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In an interview with The Guardian, First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska spoke about the situation of Ukrainian families during the war. The relevant statement was made by the Office of the President of Ukraine, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. “Half of Ukrainians today live apart from their families. This is one of the most difficult ordeals of wartime,” Zelenska said. The First Lady of Ukraine also mentioned the program of psychological support launched for Ukrainian citizens at her initiative. “Ukrainians are not used to seeking help from psychologists. We tend to ignore depression or anxiety. But, now all of us…

The Republic of Indonesia is ready to join the restoration of Ukraine's healthcare infrastructure destroyed by Russian invaders. The Ministry of Health of Ukraine made a corresponding announcement following a meeting between Deputy Health Minister Oleksiy Yaremenko and the delegation of the Republic of Indonesia. "The Republic of Indonesia is ready to join the restoration of Ukraine's healthcare infrastructure, which was destroyed by missiles and shells of Russian occupiers. In particular, we are talking about investments in the amount of $5 million which can be used to rebuild Ukrainian healthcare institutions," the statement reads. It is noted that projects to…

President of France Emmanuel Macron has commended the heroism of Ukrainians in the face of Russian barbarism during a visit to Irpin, Kyiv region. "We all have seen the pictures of a devastated town, which is also a hero town, because it was here, in particular, that the Ukrainians stopped the Russian army, which was advancing on Kyiv. So you have to imagine the heroism of the army, but also of the Ukrainian population," Macron stressed, French TV channel BFMTV reports. Read also: Leaders of France, Germany, Italy, Romania arrive in Irpin The French leader, who is visiting Irpin along…

The Western Balkan countries will restore houses destroyed by Russian invaders in Irpin town, Kyiv region. "I am very glad that you agreed to our proposal to unite our efforts and build a neighborhood or some houses from each of our countries for families, for their children in Irpin," Prime Minister of Albania Edi Rama said at a joint briefing with Prime Minister of Montenegro Dritan Abazović and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv, Ukrinform reports. Read also: EU candidate status: Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia support Ukraine The Prime Minister of Albania noted that he wants to join the…

Russia doesn’t protect Russian speakers, while imposing its narratives militarily, violating international law. President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke of this during a press conference with the Danish media, an Ukrinform reports citing the president's press service. "They came up with a narrative that they are protecting Russian speakers, but most of the cities they completely destroyed, where there are no buildings or people left, were mostly inhabited by Russian speakers. And these people are now switching to Ukrainian because they are shocked at what the Russian army has done to them," Zelensky said. Read also: Russia seeks to cancel Ukraine, Zelensky…

In the temporarily occupied city of Kakhovka, Kherson Region, a Russian flag has disappeared from the flagpole. The relevant statement was made by journalist Oleh Baturin on Facebook, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. “The ‘biggest flag of Russia’ is no longer flying,” Baturin wrote, posting the photograph. In addition, Kakhovka City Territorial Community shared the photographs of the city decorated with yellow and blue ribbons and drawings. A reminder that local residents have been showing peaceful resistance in Kherson Region since the Russian invasion started. It has not stopped but transformed, as Russian occupation forces are getting increasingly brutal. Photo: Kakhovka…

Russia continues to block the supply of medicines, including vital ones, from the government-controlled territories to the temporarily occupied areas. As a result, hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians living under temporary occupation have virtually become hostages of Russian medical terrorism. That’s according to Minister of Health Viktor Liashko, Ukrinform reports. "Despite the fact that the occupying power is obliged to continue to meet the medical needs of civilians, today we, unfortunately, see how Russia ignores the norms of international law and actually commits acts of terrorism against civilians. The Russians, for their part, deliver no medicines to the temporarily occupied…

The Ministry of Home Affairs of Singapore and the Ministry of Defence of Singapore formed an assistance package for Ukraine, which includes ambulances, fire engines, mine detectors, rescue equipment, and medical supplies. “9 ambulances, 2 fire engines, an assortment of firefighting protective gear, rescue equipment, mine detectors & medical supplies. This assistance package was put together by the Ministry of Home Affairs of Singapore and the Ministry of Defence of Singapore to support Ukraine. Thank you, Singapore!” Ambassador of Ukraine to Singapore Kateryna Zelenko posted on Twitter. Read also: Singapore Red Cross provides Okhmatdyt with equipment worth over $300,000 As…

Rolls-Royce donated two high-power generators to the Ministry of Health of Ukraine. "One such generator is able to power not just one building but all the premises, if it is a large regional hospital," the Ministry of Health posted on Facebook. The generators have already been distributed and sent to healthcare facilities. One of them was delivered to the Kyiv regional hospital, the other will ensure the operation of a Mykolayiv city institution in emergency situations. The Ministry of Health thanked Rolls-Royce and the Italian partner company Perin as aid providers, as well as the German-Ukrainian Rhine-Neckar Society that established…

British Ambassador to Ukraine Melinda Simmons has said that Ukrainian innovation, craftwork and art are alive despite the Russian invasion that affects not only land but also Ukrainian culture and history. The diplomat said this on Twitter, Ukrinform reports. "Ukrainian-made sunglasses derived from coffee. A brooch made in Sumy. Maria Prymachenko. Ukrainian innovation, craftwork and art are alive and thriving. Important to showcase because this is an invasion not just of land but also of Ukraine's history and culture," Simmons said. Earlier, the British ambassador, who began studying Ukrainian immediately after she took over the post in 2019, said that…