Society & Culture

Since the start of the firearms declaration initiative, a total of 6,276 firearms have been registered across Ukraine. National Police spokeswoman Yulia Hirdvilis said this in a commentary to Ukrinform. “As of April 7, 5,728 individuals have submitted declarations to the police, accounting for 6,276 firearms and 2,195,299 pieces of ammunition,” Hirdvilis said. Read also: Police seized over 800 weapons, 57 kilograms of explosives during special operation As earlier reported by Ukrinform, citizens had registered nearly 4,700 firearms in Ukraine by March 1, 2025, according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

United Help Ukraine, one of the largest Ukrainian charitable initiatives in the United States, has raised and provided approximately $75 million in aid to Ukraine since the start of Russia's war in 2014. Maryna Baydyuk, President of United Help Ukraine, shared this information in an interview with Ukrinform. “For over a decade, we have delivered assistance valued at around $75 million. This includes medical care, training for doctors, battlefield tactical medicine for Ukrainian defenders, psychological support for families, children, and military personnel, as well as extensive humanitarian aid,” Baydyuk explained. She also highlighted that, beyond their direct efforts, United Help…

The Red Cross Societies of Austria, the United Kingdom, and Canada have donated 15 new ambulances to the Ukrainian Red Cross. This is said in a statement shared on Facebook, Ukrinform reports. These ambulances will soon be assigned to the rapid response units of the Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS). They are set to reach communities where volunteers operate under challenging conditions, providing life-saving assistance and support to victims affected by hostilities. Each vehicle comes fully equipped with the necessary tools to deliver medical assistance and safely transport patients. The organization emphasized that this contribution will enable faster response times…

As part of President Volodymyr Zelensky's Bring Kids Back UA initiative, Ukraine has returned a four-year-old girl from Russian-occupied territory. Andriy Yermak, head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, said this in a post on Telegram, according to Ukrinform. He stated that when Russia launched its full-scale invasion, the child was staying with her grandmother. "Their town fell under occupation in the very first days of the war. Due to constant shelling, disruptions in electricity and water supply, and the persistent threat of deportation, the girl's childhood turned into a struggle for survival," Yermak said. Read also: Mandatory…

As of March 2025, 591 Ukrainian athletes and coaches have been killed by Russia, 22 are in captivity, and 11 are missing. This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine on the social network X, Ukrinform reports. “As of March 2025, 591 Ukrainian athletes and coaches have been killed by Russia, 22 are in captivity, and 11 are missing. 725 sports facilities have been damaged or destroyed by Russian attacks, including 17 Olympic, Paralympic and Deaflympic training bases,” the statement said. The Foreign Ministry emphasized that for decades Russia has used sports for propaganda, 10 out of…

The Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) has intensified its activities across the African continent. The Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD) at Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council said this in a post on Facebook, Ukrinform reports. "Russia is sharply increasing the ROC's influence in Africa. In just three years of the ROC's exarchate operating on the continent, parishes have been established in 30 countries -- half of them in 2022 alone. This indicates that the ROC's growing activity in Africa is directly linked to Russia's effort to gain more allies following the start of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine," the CCD…

Leading violinist of the Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and lecturer at the Royal Conservatory Peter Campbell-Kelly expressed support for the people of Ukraine. This was reported by the Institute of Cultural Studies of the National Academy of Arts of Ukraine, which received a letter from the musician, Ukrinform reports. “The Institute of Cultural Studies of the National Academy of Arts of Ukraine (NAA) received a letter from Peter Campbell-Kelly, a leading violinist of the Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and a lecturer at the Royal Birmingham Conservatory, expressing support for the people of Ukraine in connection with Russia's intense aggression and the terrible…

Representatives from U.S. civil society organizations, activists, and ordinary citizens who support Ukraine gathered on Sunday for a mass rally near the Lincoln Memorial downtown Washington DC. The event was held under the slogan "We stand for American values, we support Ukraine," an Ukrinform correspondent reports. "Americans understand that our values ​​are the same – they are universal. These are the values ​​of freedom, democracy, and human rights. So here we would like to underline the fact that Ukraine is currently fighting for them in a challenging confrontation," the event's co-organizer, President of United Help Ukraine Maryna Baydyuk, noted in…

Pastor Mark Burns, spiritual advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump, has visited the site of a deadly Russian missile strike in Kryvyi Rih and urged the international community to stand with Ukraine and condemn the brutality of the attack. He said this in a post on social media platform X, Ukrinform reports. "Yesterday [on April 4], a Russian missile struck Kryvyi Rih, killing 16, including 6 children. A tragic loss of innocent lives. The world must condemn this brutality and stand with Ukraine against such terror. Faith is a choice, not a feeling!" he wrote. Burns visited the location alongside…

Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, Lithuania has provided rehabilitation for 124 Ukrainian police officers, including treatment, prosthetics, and recovery services. This was announced by the National Police of Ukraine, Ukrinform reports. During a working meeting, representatives of Ukraine’s National Police, the Lithuanian Embassy, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania discussed ongoing cooperation and expressed gratitude for Lithuania's support during the war. A key focus of collaboration between the two countries remains the rehabilitation of wounded soldiers, police officers, and the families of fallen defenders. Currently, injured police officers from the special purpose unit KORD (rifle) in…