This is what childhood looks like in Ukraine. Russia continues its attempts to break Ukrainians – even the youngest – whose childhood today is filled with air-raid sirens, explosions, the buzz of drones, and the whistle of missiles. Children deserve a peaceful and quiet childhood, and it’s our shared task to ensure a safe future […]
“There are thousands of people who are without light and warm water right now”, Marta Kostyuk.
💬 “There are thousands of people who are without light and warm water right now. It’s minus 20 degrees outside, so it’s very, very painful to live this reality every day”, Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk said after the final match at the Brisbane tournament, drawing attention to the harsh conditions many Ukrainians are enduring […]
Russia attacked a city hospital in Kherson
Russia continues to target civilian infrastructure in Ukraine. At midday, Russia attacked a city hospital in Kherson. A shell hit one of the wards, damaging the building where patients and staff were inside. Three medical workers, aged 52, 49, and 21, were injured. They sustained concussions and blast injuries and are now receiving medical care. […]
Russia damaged the Embassy of the State of Qatar to Ukraine
During Russia’s attack on Ukraine on January 9, including on our capital where civilians were killed and dozens were injured, a Russian drone also damaged the building of the Embassy of Qatar 🇶🇦 Qatar has played a key role in mediating with Russia to secure the release of Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilians held […]
Even in the darkness, we see that Russia is a terrorist state
Russia continues to strike Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and residential buildings. Today in Kyiv, Russia killed five civilians, including an emergency medical worker, and damaged at least 20 residential buildings. Recovery efforts are also ongoing in the Lviv region and other regions of Ukraine. Russia’s campaign of energy terror leaves Ukrainian cities without electricity, yet it’s […]
🇺🇦🇨🇿 Спільна пресконференція Андрія Сибіги та Петра Мацінки
У п’ятницю, 9 січня, міністр закордонних справ України Андрій Сибіга привітав у Києві свого колегу, новопризначеного віцепрем’єр-міністра, міністра закордонних справ Чеської Республіки Петра Мацінку. Очільники МЗС провели детальні переговори з широкого спектру питань двосторонніх відносин, зокрема співпрацю в оборонній сфері та подальшу реалізацію Чеської снарядної ініціативи. Андрій Сибіга підкреслив, що цей візит є справжнім проявом […]
Speech by Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Opening Ceremony of the Cyprus Presidency of the EU Council
At the Opening Ceremony of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU, the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Cyprus that Ukraine is among the priorities of its presidency. “As Cyprus begins its presidency, peace negotiations have reached a new level of intensity. We work very, very actively – Ukraine, our European partners, […]
“Shchedryk” (Carol of the Bells) in different languages
The world knows this unforgettable melody and sings it in numerous languages. “Shchedryk” (Carol of the Bells), inspired by a Ukrainian folk carol, became a global symbol of Christmas. It was composed by Ukrainian Mykola Leontovych, born on this day in 1877. Leontovych was a teacher, composer, and choir conductor who dedicated his life to […]
Child’s Account of Russian Attack Brings Interpreter to Tears
11-year-old Roman Oleksiv, who survived the Russian missile attack on Vinnytsia, spoke at the European Parliament during a documentary screening about Ukrainian children. He shared the story of losing his mother in the attack. The boy survived severe burns through 36 surgeries and long rehabilitation. His story moved the translator to tears as she interpreted […]
Mariana Betsa’s speech at the UN General Assembly debate
Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Mariana Betsa delivered a speech at the UN General Assembly debate, presenting the draft resolution “Return of Ukrainian Children,” initiated by Ukraine together with 46 co-sponsors. The resolution was adopted with the support of 91 UN member states. “There will be no just peace in Ukraine without the unconditional return […]