Jamala to become Ukraine’s spox for ESC 2024
Ukrainian singer Jamala will be the spokeswoman for Ukraine at Eurovision 2024.
Society and Culture
24 April 2024
Germany reacts to Ukraine's decision not to provide consular services to men abroad
Ukrainian men have the same protection status as women in Germany, and this will not change after the Ukrainian government makes certain decisions in the field of consular policy.
Power engineers restore electricity supply to de-energized consumers in Kyiv and region
Power engineers have restored electricity supply to consumers in the Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv and Buchanskyi district of Kyiv region.
In occupied areas, Russians force students to make trench candles
In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, Russian invaders have been forcing local students to make trench candles for troops.
23 April 2024
37,961 people are considered missing under special circumstances, more than 2,000 of them are children
37,961 people are considered missing under special circumstances, including more than 2,000 children.
Ukrainian consulates abroad stop providing services to men of call-up age – FM Kuleba
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has confirmed reports of the suspension of consular services to Ukrainian men of combat call-up age who stay abroad.
Ombudsman warns against circulating personal data of Ukrainian POWs, their families
Dmytro Lubinets, the Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights, urges citizens to refrain from publicly sharing personal data of prisoners of war, civilians illegally held by Russia, and their relatives.
Norway eying extennsion of temporary protection for Ukrainians for up to five years
Norway's Ministry of Justice and Emergencies has tabled in parliament a motion to amend the Immigration Act to extend the period of temporary collective protection for displaced Ukrainians from three to five years.
Norway allocates almost $6.4M to strengthen civil society in Ukraine
Norway is allocating almost $6.4 million to strengthen civil society in Ukraine, with the project to be implemented until 2027 inclusive.
22 April 2024
Ukraine, Germany strengthening municipal and interregional partnership
The number of associations between Ukraine and Germany at the level of municipalities and regions has increased to 200 since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022.
Zelensky presents state awards to Ukrainian defenders
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has presented Ukrainian defenders with the highest state awards and distinctions.
Prague rally voices support for "Estonian plan" to help Ukraine
In the center of the Czech capital, Prague, in the Old Town Square, a performance and rally were held in support of the EU military aid plan for Ukraine, put forward by Estonia.
Kirovohrad region’s rescuers receive more than 20 generators from Western partners
Rescuers in the Kirovohrad region have received a new batch of humanitarian aid from Western countries, including more than 20 generators of various capacities, motor pumps, and pumps.
21 April 2024
Chisinau airport evacuated due to bomb threat
In Moldova, passengers and staff were evacuated from the Chisinau airport building on April 21 due to an explosion threat.
Pope Francis calls on world not to forget about Ukraine that suffers from war
On Sunday, April 21, Pope Francis called on the world not to forget about Ukraine, which is suffering from war.
MFA finalizing strategy of creating global Ukrainian space - ambassador
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, together with other agencies, is finalizing the strategy of creating a global Ukrainian space, where every Ukrainian would feel apart of the global Ukrainian family and will help their home country on the path to Victory and recovery, and will also be willing to eventually return home at some point.
Half of British aid to Ukraine remains unused over bureaucracy delays - media
More than half of the GBP 900 million military aid fund for Ukraine administered by the British Ministry of Defense has not been used due to bureaucratic delays in contracting.
20 April 2024
Speaker Johnson meets with Odesa resident whose family killed in Russian strike
Speaker of U.S. House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, met with Serhiy Haidarzhi, whose wife and child were killed in a Russian attack on Odesa on March 2.
Intel chief, church primate talk chaplaincy, spiritual support for troops
On April 19, Primate of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, Metropolitan Epifaniy, met in his residence, the Metropolitan House, with the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine’s Defense Ministry, Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov. During the meeting, the parties discussed the spiritual support for Ukrainian soldiers and the development of chaplaincy in the Army.
Charity concert in Berlin raises EUR 1M for Ukrainian children
In Berlin, a large gala concert in support of Ukraine was held in Berlin’s central concert hall, Konzerthaus.
19 April 2024
Primary psychological aid centers open in shopping centers in Kharkiv
In Kharkiv, primary psychological care centers have been opened in three shopping centers, and four more are being prepared.
Another abducted child returned to Ukraine from Russia
The Ministry of Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories, together with the Ukrainian Child Rights Network, has returned 17-year-old Myroslava, who was forced to go to Russia to study, from Russia.
Ukrainian students to present in six countries 'song without words' about peace
A group of Ukrainian students will hold an audio performance in six countries across Europe to draw the attention of Europeans to the fragility of peace.
18 April 2024
Zelensky meets with representatives of Jewish organizations
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with representatives of Jewish organizations and students of a Jewish school and thanked the entire Jewish community for supporting Ukraine in its struggle for freedom.
European Commission allocates additional EUR 10M to support researchers from Ukraine
The European Commission has announced the allocation of an additional 10 billion euros to support researchers from Ukraine under the Horizon Europe program.
EUR 1.5M in three days: Slovaks rally behind arms fundraiser for Ukraine
To support the Czech initiative to aid Ukraine, which the Slovak government refused to join, Slovak organizations launched a fundraising campaign called "Ammunition for Ukraine," which raised nearly EUR 1.5 million in just three days.
Photo chronicle ‘Unconquered Ukraine in the War of Civilizations’ presented in Kyiv
The unique photo chronicle "Unconquered Ukraine in the War of Civilizations," featuring the work of 50 photojournalists, has been published.
17 April 2024
Over 37,000 persons confirmed as missing in Ukraine - ombudsman
The Unified register of persons who went missing under special circumstances currently contains files on more than 37,000 citizens.
16 April 2024
Stories of Odesa firefighters injured in rocket attack
Despite their own injuries, they saved others