Then vs now: Kyiv changing
For Kyiv Day, which is annually celebrated on the last Sunday of May, Ukrinform has prepared a selection of photos showing how the capital’s face has changed over the past decades.
Society and Culture
26 May 2024
Kyiv marks City Day
Kyiv Day is celebrated in Ukraine on the last Sunday of May.
Sikorski comments on possible limitation of welfare benefits for conscript-age Ukrainian men in Poland
The head of the Polish Foreign Ministry, Radosław Sikorski, believes that any scheme of restrictions for draft-age Ukrainian men staying abroad should be applied across the EU rather than by individual member states.
UNICEF donates medical kits to 13 communities in Zhytomyr region
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has handed over medical kits for a total sum of more than $200,000 to 13 communities in the Korosten district of Zhytomyr region.
25 May 2024
Argentina could join Coalition for return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia
Argentina plans to join the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children.
In Ukraine, 2,021 children gone missing since war-start
A total of 2,021 children are considered missing in Ukraine amid the ongoing war.
24 May 2024
Serhii Cherevatyi appointed new director general of Ukrinform
Serhii Cherevatyi has been appointed the new director general of the Ukrainian National News Agency Ukrinform.
NABU and SAPO issue joint statement in case of possible information leak
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) said that together with the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO), they had reached a common vision for organising further objective and impartial investigation into the disclosure of pre-trial investigation data.
Russia holds over 400 Ukrainian women in captivity - Coordination Centre
There are currently 403 Ukrainian women in Russian captivity. Many of them are illegally detained civilians.
23 May 2024
Lubinets: We are looking for intermediaries who can influence Russia's position on exchange of Mariupol defenders
Communication on the exchange of prisoners is taking place, Ukraine is looking for intermediaries who can influence Russia's position on the defenders of Mariupol.
Russians flee Turkey due to problems with residence permits - Reuters
Russian citizens who came to Turkey after the start of Russia's large-scale invasion of Ukraine are leaving the country due to the inability to obtain residence permits and financial problems, in particular with banking services due to sanctions.
UWC delivers 900 FPV drones to Ukrainian defenders
The Ukrainian World Congress (UWC), as part of its “Unite with Ukraine” initiative, has successfully procured and delivered 900 First Person View (FPV) “kamikaze” drones to seven brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
22 May 2024
Parliament endorses law on basic general military training at educational institutions
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine’s parliament, has adopted a law on improving the system of basic general military training.
Russians deliberately delay repatriation of bodies of fallen defenders - Coordination Centre
The Russian side is deliberately delaying the repatriation of the bodies of the dead Ukrainian soldiers.
21 May 2024
UN: Humanitarian aid to Ukraine decreasing as needs keep growing
The representative of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Ukraine, Karolina Lindholm Billing, says humanitarian aid to the war-torn nation is on decline, while needs have been increasing for more than two years.
Kherson region’s community receives 20 generators from Netherlands
Residents of the Beryslav community in the Kherson region received 20 generators as charitable aid from the Netherlands.
Almost two-thirds of Poles want fortifications on border with Russia, Belarus
A total of 64% of Polish citizens support the idea to erect a network of fortifications on the border with Russia and Belarus.
20 May 2024
Russia keeps imposing propaganda, disinfo on residents of occupied areas - watchdog
In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, the invaders continue to circulate propaganda newspapers among employees of budget-fed institutions.
Interreligious prayer event dedicated to Day of Remembrance of Victims of Political Repression held in Kyiv
An interreligious prayer event dedicated to the Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Political Repression of the Communist Regime was held in Kyiv on Sunday.
19 May 2024
Latvian FM runs half marathon to raise money for drones for Ukraine
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Latvia, Baiba Braže, took part in the Riga Marathon to raise funds for drones for Ukraine.
Charity motorcycle rally in support of men's health was held in Odesa
In Odesa, bikers in classic costumes joined the global Gentleman's Ride campaign. The purpose of the motorcycle rally is to raise funds and draw attention to prostate cancer research and men's mental health.
Fico's condition stabilized after assassination attempt, but remains serious
Slovak Health Minister Zuzana Dolinkova said on Saturday that the condition of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has stabilized after the assassination attempt, but remains serious.
18 May 2024
Rallies in support of Mariupol defenders held in Lviv and Zaporizhzhia
On 18 May, rallies in support of the defenders of Mariupol, who have been in Russian captivity for two years, were held in Zaporizhzhia and Lviv.
Evil of genocide changed ideological cover, but did not change its essence and targets - Zelensky
Ten years ago, the evil of genocide renewed its form and changed its ideological perception, but did not change its essence and targets.
Ukraine commemorates victims of genocide against Crimean Tatars
On Saturday, May 18, Ukraine marks the Day of Struggle for the Rights of the Crimean Tatar People and commemorates the victims of genocide against the Crimean Tatars on the 80th anniversary of the tragedy of their mass deportation.
Representatives of Ukraine and Poland discuss cooperation in treatment and rehabilitation of Ukrainian defenders
A meeting was held with the participation of ministries and services of Ukraine and Poland, as well as business representatives from the Polish side, on cooperation between the two countries in the fields of medicine, pharmacy, rehabilitation, and prosthetics.
Medical institutions of Dnipropetrovsk region receive mobile equipment from international partners
Medical institutions in the Dnipropetrovsk region received 40 mobile workstations for intensive care units, 100 laptops, and 10 printers from Finnish and American partners to facilitate and modernize their work.
17 May 2024
Ukrainian MFA, embassies of 24 countries reaffirm their commitment to upholding equality
Today, on the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT+), the Council on Human Rights, Gender Equality and Diversity at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine (MFA) and diplomats of other countries reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to upholding equality and respect for the human rights and dignity of all members of society, including LGBTQI+ persons and their allies.
Czechia launching project to help displaced Ukrainians willing to return home
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Czech Republic is launching a pilot project to facilitate voluntary return to Ukraine for the Ukrainians displaced by the Russian war.