Protests sweep Ukraine as Odesa court jails civic activist for 7 years, finding him guilty of kidnapping to earn $11
On 23 February, the Primorsky Court of Odesa ruled to imprison Serhiy Sternenko, a civic activist from the…
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Ukrainian volunteer award honors ordinary people doing extraordinary things
The seventh ceremony of the Euromaidan SOS 2020 Volunteer Award took place online in Kyiv on November 30.…
The power of volunteerism: providing protective gear for protesters during Euromaidan
Every day on the Khreshchatyk in Kyiv, volunteers organized the stay of several thousand people on the Maidan…
PLUS 1: traveling photo exhibition dedicated to the fallen Defenders of Ukraine
PLUS 1 is a street-based photo exhibit designed to support the families of fallen Ukrainian servicemen and memorialize…
Unveiling of the renovated Wall of Remembrance in Kyiv
The Wall was consecrated by Metropolitan Epiphaniy of Kyiv and Ukraine. Representatives of other religions, such as the…
Ukrainian NGOs demand proper investigation into devastating fire of anti-corruption fighter’s house
Ukrainian NGOs demand a proper independent investigation into a fire that demolished leading anti-corruption activist Vitaliy Shabunin's house.…
“The fight is not over yet!” Top 15 quotes from Oleg Sentsov
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Oleg Sentsov, who turns 44 today! We pay tribute to one of the most prominent…
Being Ukrainian – a conscious choice
Many people are openly skeptical about this important topic; they say that it’s not a burning issue, that…
Third recession in ten years — the impact of COVID-19 lockdown on Ukraine’s economy
Contents Industrial decline in Ukraine even more dramatic than in the worldThe good news: UAH exchange rate, central…
Ukrainian local “feudal lord” suspected of activist murder taken into custody by court order
The world practice of resignations of the officials involved in big scandals seems like a utopia in Ukrainian…
Art lovers recreate Ukrainian masterpieces in COVID-19 confinement
Of course, while we must do our utmost to protect ourselves and others from COVID-19, it is worth…
Ukrainian schoolgirl sews&distributes anti-COVID-19 masks for her whole region
Alisa has been sewing for five years. At first, she sewed doll clothes and then developed a passion…
For the first time, Ukraine will sponsor translations of Ukrainian literature to foreign languages
For the very first time, Ukraine is going to sponsor translations of Ukrainian literature to foreign languages under…
Lviv monuments #stay-home as covid quarantine continues in Ukraine
Let’s take a look at who has gone home! Taras Shevchenko, born March 9, 1814 in Moryntsi, Kyiv…
Residents of Odesa in covid-19 confinement recreate living copies of famous art masterpieces
One of the first to join was psychotherapist Anna Tarova, who posted a whole series of famous works…
“Humanness as our protective shield against COVID-19!” First of December Group launches pandemic appeal
Go, my people, enter your rooms and shut the doors behind you; hide yourselves for a little until…
UPA underground bunker found in forest near Mykolayiv, Lviv Oblast
This is a unique find as the entire underground area has remained intact and unchanged since the days…
Ukraine ships first 20-ton batch of used batteries to EU recycling plant
Over one million batteries were collected in 80 plastic barrels. Activists say that the shipment will save 1600…
Truth Justice, Reconciliation Commission: Russia/Ukraine/EU. 36 proposals for peace between Ukraine & Russia
PREFACE We, the undersigned, members of the Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission state our firm conviction that there…
Critics of Ukrainian President Zelenskyy face criminal charges
Did they really threaten to kill Zelenskyy? Read also: Police evidence in murdered journalist Sheremet’s case looking shaky…