Society & Culture

The Netherlands and its partners have invested over €200 million in the Tallinn Mechanism, the main task of which is to strengthen Ukraine's digital security. As an Ukrinform correspondent in The Hague reports, the Dutch government announced this in a press release. In total, more than EUR 200 million has been raised through the Tallinn Mechanism to help Ukraine improve its digital security, the report says. It is noted that the war continues not only on the front, but also in the online space. Read also: Ukraine, Netherlands strengthen defense industry cooperation for 2025 December 20 marks a year since…

Defending identity and subjectivity is crucial to ensuring the survival of both the people and the state, Ukraine's Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications, Mykola Tochytsky, said. He expressed this view in his article entitled "Culture and communication are the key to Ukrainian subjectivity: How to win the semantic war." "Only those who can defend their identity in the harsh conditions of the attention economy will have the right to survive. This is why the ability to name phenomena and objects, to use one's language to generate meanings, and to harness the progress of culture to declare one's existence is…

During a video call, President Volodymyr Zelensky wished world champion Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk victory in a rematch with British boxer Tyson Fury, which will take place on December 21 in the Saudi capital Riyadh. Zelensky posted a video of his conversation with the Ukrainian boxer on Facebook, Ukrinform reports. “In any case, we are keeping our fingers crossed for you. I really want a victory for Ukraine, and every victory you win cheers up and energizes Ukrainians. We are all big fans of your talent, courage, strength and success. All Ukrainians are one hundred percent on your side,” Zelensky…

Since the onset of Russia's full-scale invasion, the world has gained a clearer understanding of Ukraine, as the country emerges from the shadow of Russian disinformation and years of international obscurity. This is stated in an article published by the Atlantic Council think tank, Ukrinform reports. "The war unleashed by Russia almost three years ago in Ukraine is rightly recognized as one of the great crimes of the twenty-first century. Understandably, little attention has been paid so far to the impact the conflict is having on Ukraine’s international image. And yet amid the trauma and horror of Russia's invasion, there…

The missile attack on Friday, which resulted in many casualties and damage to infrastructure, including the Saint Nicholas Church, is another example of Russian savagery, as innocent civilians are killed and cultural heritage is destroyed. Poland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Paweł Wroński emphasized this in a comment to Ukrinform. "What happened today in Ukraine, including the destruction of the stained-glass windows of the Catholic cathedral, is yet another manifestation of Russian barbarism, and we watch in horror and sorrow as cultural monuments are destroyed. But the greatest tragedy is the loss of lives, as people continue to die in…

The reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris after a devastating fire and extensive restoration was not only a cultural milestone but also a global political event. It emerged as a symbol of commitment to preserving shared heritage and the triumph of culture over tragedy. The deep roots of Western civilization in the world's cultural legacy enable the wielding of "soft power" – a force that strengthens diplomatic ties, promotes cultural diplomacy, and shapes the influence on modern geopolitics and international cooperation. This time, the "soft power" embodied in the cathedral's stunning architecture became a magnet, drawing global political figures to this…

Due to a malfunction in some state registries, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine (MIA) service centers have temporarily suspended certain vehicle-related services. This was reported by the press service of the MIA Main Service Center on Facebook, as conveyed by Ukrinform. "Due to a failure in the operation of certain state registries, MIA service centers are forced to suspend some registration services related to vehicles, such as changes in ownership under a purchase agreement (signed at an MIA service center, by business entities, a notary, a CNAP, or via Diia); under donation, exchange, inheritance agreements; leasing contracts, exchange…

Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal convened a meeting to discuss practical steps for the establishment and operation of the Civil Protection Coalition. According to Ukrinform, Shmyhal reported this on Telegram. The meeting included Deputy Prime Minister for Reconstruction, Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Internal Affairs, Health, and Education and Science, Heads of the State Agency for Restoration and Infrastructure Development and the State Emergency Service. Shmyhal recalled the agreement on the Coalition’s creation during his October 2023 visit to Helsinki, where Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo pledged Finland's leadership in the initiative. Shmyhal expressed gratitude for Finland’s active support and…

The Verkhovna Rada has adopted as a whole the draft law No. 11161, which simplifies the procedure for awarding compensation for destroyed or damaged property located in the territories of active hostilities or temporarily occupied by the Russian Federation. This was announced in Telegram by MP from the Voice parliamentary faction Yaroslav Zhelezniak, Ukrinform reports. The decision was voted for by 292 MPs. The document should facilitate the procedure for obtaining compensation for destroyed or damaged real estate for IDPs who have moved from the territories included in the list of territories where hostilities are taking place or temporarily occupied…

In the Unified State Register of Conscripts, Persons Liable for Military Service and Reservists, exemptions for employees appear automatically only if processed through the Diia portal. In other cases, additional steps must be taken by contacting the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center (TRC). The Land Forces of Ukraine emphasized this on Facebook in response to manipulative claims about the mobilization of exempted employees, as reported by Ukrinform. Due to the spread of misinformation regarding the mobilization of exempted workers, the Land Forces addressed government authorities, local self-government bodies, enterprises, institutions, and organizations involved in reserving employees, as well as…