Society & Culture

Ukraine’s cultural heritage in wartime
16
Mar
Society & Culture

Ukraine’s cultural heritage in wartime

  At 11:00 on March 17, Deputy Minister of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine Kateryna Chuyeva will give online briefing entitled: "Ukraine’s cultural heritage in wartime". Organizer: Ukrinform. Speaker:  Deputy Minister of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine Kateryna Chuyeva Guests: Ukrainian and foreign media outlets. Discussion points: - Scale of damage and destruction as of today: what is known? - Documentation of crimes against cultural heritage: who, what for, how? - Cultural heritage in media space: security of people and sites - Protection of cultural heritage sites amid the war: experience of Ukrainian cities, institutions, professional communities - Support…
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Russia doesn’t reveal locations where Ukrainian POWs are held
16
Mar
Society & Culture

Russia doesn’t reveal locations where Ukrainian POWs are held

A new legal framework is being developed to allow creating an adequate system that would reflect the reality of dealing with Russian prisoners of war whose number is soaring due to Ukraine’s successful combat operations. This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories Iryna Vereshchuk, who also leads the Coordination Headquarters for POW Treatment, Ukrinform reports citing the press service of the Reintegration Ministry. “We are not as prepared as we’d like to be, but we’ll address the issue swiftly. As of today, Russia remains silent and provides no information on the location…
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Boy who made his way from Zaporizhia to Slovak border by himself, reunites with family
15
Mar
Society & Culture

Boy who made his way from Zaporizhia to Slovak border by himself, reunites with family

A boy, 11, who earlier made an astonishing trip from his town Zaporizhia to the Slovakia border, all by himself, has finally reunited with his family. His story got a happy ending in Slovakia, to where he was transported by volunteers, the country’s interior ministry told on Facebook, according to Ukrinform. "The impossible has become a reality. Hassan, who traveled across Ukraine all alone and whose story he conquered the world, has reunited with his mother. After a very long and difficult journey, he successfully reached his grandmother in Slovakia," the statement said. The ministry has clarified that the boy’s…
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Epifaniy blesses Ukrainians to fight off occupiers
15
Mar
Society & Culture

Epifaniy blesses Ukrainians to fight off occupiers

Metropolitan Epifaniy of Kyiv and All Ukraine has blessed the Ukrainian people to fight the invaders. The Primate of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine has made the relevant statement during an all-national telethon, Ukrinform reports. "We, as a nation, don’t wish death upon our neighbors. However, since they came to our land, we are defending our land. To defend is not a sin ... The OCU blesses everyone for this military feat," said Metropolitan Epifaniy. Read also: Metropolitan Epifaniy thanks soldiers defending native Ukraine from aggressor As reported, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been going on since February 24.…
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Information Warfare: russian fakes for March 13th 2022 (at 18:00)
14
Mar
Society & Culture, UNCATEGORIZED

Information Warfare: russian fakes for March 13th 2022 (at 18:00)

Millions of Ukrainians are encountering Russian propaganda every day. It spreads through TV, radio, mass media, social networks and by word of mouth. To defeat the enemy we must fight it on all fronts. To this end, we have prepared a daily compilation of Russian fakes. FAKE: “Azov” fighters are holding the Greek consul general hostage in Mariupol Source: Disproof:  Mariupol, a city of 400 thousand, is besieged by the Russian Forces, who deny all evacuation attempts from the city. After countless bombardments, the city lacks power, heat and water. Greek consul general, Manolis Androulakis, is indeed in Mariupol. According…
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Over 2M Ukrainians evacuated from warzone by rail – operator
12
Mar
Society & Culture

Over 2M Ukrainians evacuated from warzone by rail – operator

JSC Ukrzaliznytsia over the 15 days of war has ensured safe evacuation of more than 2 million people fleeing hostilities. This was reported by the company's press service on Telegram, according to Ukrinform. Of this number, 226,000 took a train abroad, the statement added. It is noted that most passengers were evacuated from Kyiv and Kharkiv, the cities most threatened by the invading forces. The most popular international railway route is the one to Poland. Read also: Number of Ukrainian refugees reaches 2.5M - UN As Ukrinform reported earlier, on March 4, Ukrzaliznytsia closed ticket sales on all westbound domestic…
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12,000 more Ukrainians return from abroad, mostly men heading to join defense forces
09
Mar
Society & Culture

12,000 more Ukrainians return from abroad, mostly men heading to join defense forces

Over the past 24 hours, 14,500 persons crossed into Ukraine, including 12,000 Ukrainian nationals. This was reported by Ukrinform with reference to the Telegram channel of the State Border Guard Service. "Over the past 24 hours, 14,500 persons arrived in Ukraine. Almost 12,000 of them are Ukrainian nationals, most of whom are men intending to join our defense forces. We are proud of our fellow countrymen who are going to defend their Homeland," the statement said. Earlier, the State Border Guard Service reported that Ukrainian men continue to arrive from abroad to defend their country. In total, over the 12…
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Information Warfare: Russian Fakes for March 8th 2022 (at 19:00)
08
Mar
Society & Culture, UNCATEGORIZED

Information Warfare: Russian Fakes for March 8th 2022 (at 19:00)

Millions of Ukrainians are encountering russian propaganda every day. It spreads through TV, radio, mass media, social networks and by word of mouth. To defeat the enemy we must fight it on all fronts. That is why we have prepared a daily compilation of Russian fakes. Institute public information FAKE: German Neo-nazis are fighting for UkraineSource: Disproof:This fake is an element of a duplicitous narrative peddled by Kremlin, by which it tries to justify the invasion into Ukraine, showing Ukraine as being overrun by non-existent nazis. Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted the Law of Ukraine "On Condemnation of Communist and…
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Information Warfare: russian fakes for March 7th 2022 (at 19:00)
07
Mar
Society & Culture, UNCATEGORIZED

Information Warfare: russian fakes for March 7th 2022 (at 19:00)

artefact FAKE: Armed Forces of Ukraine block civilians from fleeing towards russian forces that are supposed to “save them”Source: Комсомольска Правда (https://www.kp.ru/daily/27373/4555222) Disproof:The cities mentioned in this fake (Hostomel, Bucha, Irpin’ and Vorzel’) are under constant shelling from the Russian Armed Forces. Critical infrastructure was destroyed by the artillery strikes and russian soldiers roam the streets, firing at any civilian they see. Just today the news spread about the murder mayor of Hostomel, Yuri Prylypko, and two of his friends, Ruslan Karpenko and Ivan Zorya. They were gunned down by russian soldiers while distributing food and medicine to the citizens…
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The Ukrainian community of Australia demands: NO FLYZONE OVER UKRAINE
05
Mar
Society & Culture

The Ukrainian community of Australia demands: NO FLYZONE OVER UKRAINE

In Melbourne, Australia, the Legenda Dance Company held a dramatic act " Well " on Federation Square in central Melbourne. The action was supported by the Ukrainian community, participants marched through the streets of the city from the City Council to the main railway station and the square. The action drew attention to the loss of human life and destruction of Ukraine and demanded that governments declare NO FLYZONE OVER UKRAINE
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