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Social protection for Heroes of Ukraine: what benefits are provided for by law?
Citizens who have been awarded the title of ‘Hero of Ukraine’, as well as their family members, are entitled to a range of benefits and privileges. Under the law, these entitlements relate to improved housing conditions and the payment of utility bills
Ukraine and the IAEA have signed a memorandum on the development of nuclear power plants
On the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, Ukraine and the IAEA are strengthening their partnership. Ukraine’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Denys Shmyhal, and the Agency’s Director General, Rafael Grossi, have signed a Memorandum outlining the future of Ukraine’s nuclear power generation
+700 MW by winter: the EBRD’s energy sector support plan
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) plans to support the creation of around 700 MW of new generation capacity in Ukraine by the start of the 2026 heating season. This was announced by the bank’s president, Odile Renaud-Basso
€110 million from Estonia: what the funds will be used for
Ukraine and Estonia are stepping up their technological cooperation. Estonia has confirmed funding for aid amounting to 0.25% of GDP — in 2026, this will be around €110 million
Training of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Poland: from repairing VAB armoured personnel carriers to storming buildings
Intensive training for Ukrainian military personnel is currently underway in Poland as part of the EU Mission (EUMAM Ukraine). The programme focuses on practical skills that are essential on the modern battlefield
Ukraine condemns the assassination attempt in Washington: a statement by Andriy Sybiga
Ukraine has officially condemned the shooting that took place during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga stressed that there is no place for such violence in a democratic society
Kostyuk's record: 6th consecutive victory in WTA tournaments
Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk has set a personal best by securing her sixth consecutive victory on the WTA Tour. This came following a successful start in the second round of the prestigious WTA 1000 tournament in Madrid
Gitanas Nausėda called on the world to take action on the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster
Forty years after Chernobyl, Russia is once again putting the world at risk. Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda has stated that Russia has turned nuclear energy into a weapon and has called for tough sanctions
Road repairs in Ukraine: completion dates announced
A record 5.7 million square metres of damage to national roads has been repaired in Ukraine. The government has set deadlines for the completion of ongoing repairs
Poroshenko: ‘We have found a way to help the Armed Forces of Ukraine with their frozen accounts’
Despite his accounts having been frozen for over a year, Petro Poroshenko continues to supply the front line. Today, soldiers from the 12th Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces received another consignment of equipment — ranging from electronic warfare systems to the 500th lorry in the series
Maia Sandu in Kyiv today: a solidarity visit to mark the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster
Today, 26 April, on the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, the President of Moldova, Maia Sandu, arrived in Kyiv. Her itinerary includes an official meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the capital and a joint visit to the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant
Chernobyl through the eyes of artists: where to find out more about the tragedy in Kyiv
To mark the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, the capital is honouring the memory of the victims through a series of art projects. One of these is the exhibition ‘Rooted’, which is currently on display in the lobby of the Zoloti Vorota metro station