Another child returned from temporarily occupied Kherson region
Another child, an eight-year-old boy, was returned to the territory controlled by Ukraine from the temporarily occupied Kherson region.
Society and Culture
06 June 2024
Ukrainian human rights activists submit submissions to ICC on five Russian propagandists
The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), the Center for Civil Liberties (CCL) and the Kharkiv Human Rights Group presented a submission to the International Criminal Court (ICC) on hate crimes committed by Russians against Ukrainians.
Help to IDPs: 2,200 accommodation facilities deployed across Ukraine
In Ukraine, there are 2,200 state facilities where internally displaced persons can be temporarily housed.
Russia illegally holding 218 persons, including at least 16 journalists
Russia has illegally imprisoned 218 persons, at least 16 of whom are reporters, civic journalists and bloggers.
Coalition to return Ukrainian children already includes 37 countries - Zelenska
The coalition for the return of Ukrainian children already includes 37 countries, and Argentina has recently joined it.
Ukraine ratifies CoE Convention on Cinematographic Co-production
On June 5, the Verkhovna Rada adopted Law of Ukraine on the Ratification of the Convention of the Council of Europe on Cinematographic Co-production, which will contribute to the development of the Ukrainian film industry.
05 June 2024
Peru invited to join international coalition for return of Ukrainian children
Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Iryna Borovets invited Peru to join the international coalition for the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia.
Moscow police detain tourist sporting sweatshirt with Ukrainian symbols
On May 4, an Iranian tourist was detained downtown Moscow for wearing a Balenciaga sweatshirt with the print of the Ukrainian flag, tridents, and a call to help displaced Ukrainians.
During North America tour, Ukrainian band raises UAH 2M for speedboats to be donated to defense intel
Ukraine’s chillwave band Latexfauna during a recent Canada and U.S. collected UAH 2 million for speedboats to be transferred to Ukrainian defense intelligence units.
Krakow police on hunt for Ukrainian flag abuse
The police in Krakow are now searching for a group of individuals involved in the removal of the Ukrainian flag from the Kosciuszko Burial Mound. Law enforcement are collecting evidence in the case, intending to hand it over to prosecutors.
ROC assists in Russification of abducted Ukrainian children to destroy their identity - ISW
The Russian Orthodox Church (ROC), supported by the Kremlin, is actively involved in the Russification of Ukrainian children who were illegally deported to Russia to destroy their national identity.
Latvia puts "State Defense" class on compulsory school curriculum
From September 1, 2024, a State Defense course will be taught in Latvian schools.
Chernihiv region receives humanitarian aid from Germany worth almost EUR 500,000
The communities in Chernihiv region received humanitarian aid worth almost EUR 500,000 from German partners.
04 June 2024
Ukraine investigating killing of 61 Ukrainian POWs by Russian forces
The prosecutor's office is investigating 27 criminal proceedings over the murders of 61 Ukrainian prisoners of war, and in these proceedings four Russian soldiers received suspicion notices.
Ukraine’s ombudsman appeals to Russian counterpart over abuse of Ukrainian POWs by invaders
The Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights, Dmytro Lubinets, officially appealed to the Russian Ombudsperson, Tatyana Moskalkova, to initiate criminal proceedings against Russian soldiers who abused Ukrainian prisoners of war in the Kharkiv region’s warzone.
Trudeau meets with Ukraine’s Nobel prize laureate Matviichuk
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke in Ottawa with Ukrainian human rights defender, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Oleksandra Matviychuk.
Five Ukrainian orphans deported by Russia back in 2022 return to Mykolaiv
Five orphans who had gone through the horrors of deportation by the Russian invasion forces since 2022 were returned to Ukraine’s Mykolaiv region.
03 June 2024
Save Ukraine helps return six more children from occupied territories
The charitable organization Save Ukraine helped six more children, including three half-orphans, to leave the territories temporarily occupied by Russia.
Sytnyk steps down as deputy head of National Agency on Corruption Prevention
Artem Sytnyk has resigned as deputy head of the National Agency on Corruption Prevention.
Danish ambassador meets Kyiv region’s top official to discuss joint projects
Head of the Kyiv Regional Military Administration, Ruslan Kravchenko, during a meeting with the Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine, Ole Egberg Mikkelsen, discussed the implementation of priority projects for Kyiv region.
02 June 2024
Clooney Foundation for Justice seeks prosecution for Russian propagandists
The lawyers of the foundation of the American actor George Clooney and his wife Amal "For Justice" want to prosecute Russian propagandists who call for war against Ukraine and genocide of Ukrainians.
Lithuania extends ban on Russian, Belarusian TV channels
In Lithuania, the parliamentary committee on culture this week, following a debate, approved a motion to extend the ban on Russian and Belarusian TV channels in the country’s media space.
Russians shooting hoax videos to undermine Ukraine’s military draft campaign
Russian propagandists are now shooting in the temporarily occupied areas of Ukraine videos involving actors posing as Ukrainian conscription officers and other servicemen brawling with civilians to discredit the military draft campaign and sow public unrest in Ukraine.
Czechia launches pilot project for voluntary return of Ukrainians to home country
Displaced Ukrainians who received the status of temporary protection in the Czech Republic and who intend to return to their home country now have the opportunity to use assistance from the government.
More than 400 security officers working in schools across Ukraine
As part of the Educational Security Service project, 402 security officers have been working in Ukrainian schools since the beginning of the year.
In Prague, Russian-speaking foreigners attack volunteers raising money for Ukraine
In the centre of Czech Prague, volunteers collecting donations for Ukraine near the Prague Maidan stand were attacked by two Russian-speaking foreigners.
"Let's save Ukrainian children": Paris calls for more air defence systems for Ukraine
On the International Children's Day, at the call of the World Congress of Ukrainians, associations of Ukrainians in France, together with French officials and local deputies, held a march in Paris.
Nine teams of innovators showcase products to help Ukrainian sappers
Nine teams of Ukrainian developers presented during the Safe Field hackathon their projects aimed at facilitating mine clearance efforts.
01 June 2024
On Children's Day, Zelenska visits Ukrainian orphanage
First Lady Olena Zelenska spent the day in one of the orphanages and took part in interactive sessions with the children.