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Pharmaceuticals at war: "Doctors Without Borders" told whether there is a chance for access to medicines near the front

Access to medicines in frontline territories remains critical due to hostilities. Doctors record the destruction of pharmacies and problems with logistics, especially for the elderly.

War • March 24, 11:09 AM • 130370 views

Lubinets discussed with the head of the ICRC the fate of Ukrainians in Russian captivity and occupation

Dmytro Lubinets met with the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Geneva. The parties discussed the situation of Ukrainian prisoners of war and deported citizens, as well as developed new initiatives.

War • March 10, 05:02 PM • 23309 views

WHO assures that metapneumovirus from China is not a threat

The hMPV metapneumovirus spreading in China is not new and does not pose a serious threat. According to the WHO, the virus has a very low mortality rate and causes symptoms similar to the common cold.

Society • January 8, 04:37 AM • 27430 views

Peskov says there are no “impulses” to organize a meeting between Putin and Trump

The Kremlin spokesman said there were no “impulses” to organize a meeting between Putin and Trump. The last meeting between the leaders of Russia and the United States took place in June 2021 between Putin and Biden in Geneva.

News of the World • December 23, 10:02 AM • 14120 views

Zelenskyy appoints Sibiga's deputy as head of UNESCO commission and Tsymbalyuk as permanent representative in Geneva

Mariana Betsa is appointed head of the National Commission of Ukraine for UNESCO, replacing Iryna Borovets. Yevhen Tsymbaliuk is appointed Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations Office in Geneva.

Politics • December 21, 10:58 AM • 19992 views

russia open to any peace talks on Ukraine if Trump starts them - mass media

Russia's ambassador to the United Nations says he is ready to dialog with Trump on Ukraine. The talks should take into account “realities on the ground” and russia's current successes.

War • November 14, 07:42 PM • 37622 views

Exchange of experience with New York, London, and other cities. Brovary joined the Milan Food Policy Pact

The city of Brovary has become a member of the Milan Food Policy Pact along with 230 other cities around the world. The agreement provides for the exchange of experience in developing food systems and improving access to healthy food.

Society • November 14, 09:28 AM • 18729 views

A new record of CO₂ concentration in the atmosphere on the eve of Cop29

The concentration of CO₂ in the atmosphere has reached 420 ppm, which is 2. 3 ppm more than last year. The levels of the three main greenhouse gases continue to rise, the WMO warns ahead of the climate conference in Baku.

News of the World • October 28, 01:38 PM • 13825 views

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Results of psychological examinations of torture victims are important evidence of Russia's crimes against humanity - Oleksandr Ruvin

Oleksandr Ruvin, Director of KFI, emphasized the importance of psychological examinations for documenting crimes against humanity committed by the Russian Federation. The results of these studies are key evidence in international courts.

War • September 18, 08:24 AM • 107105 views

Ex-diplomat detained in Switzerland for spying for China

A former Canadian diplomat was detained in Switzerland on suspicion of spying for China.

News of the World • August 9, 01:05 AM • 38242 views

Number of children killed in conflict triples in one year - UN

According to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, in 2023, the number of civilian casualties in conflicts jumped by 72%, and the number of children killed tripled.

War • June 18, 02:21 PM • 28859 views

Moscow court arrests French expert on Russia Laurent Vinatier

French expert on Russia Laurent Vinatier was arrested in Moscow until August 5 on charges of collecting data on the Russian army without registering as a "foreign agent".

Politics • June 8, 05:21 AM • 40181 views

FT: Putin at a meeting with Xi spoke about the "forces of Siberia-2", the summit on Ukraine and banks

Putin discussed with Xi Jinping the suspended operation to build the power of Siberia-2 gas pipeline due to China's demands to reduce prices and supply volumes, potential financing by Chinese banks of the Russian defense industry in the face of US sanctions, and China's refusal to participate in the summit on Ukraine in Geneva.

Economy • June 3, 12:58 AM • 107605 views

Ukraine is looking for mediators in the process of returning civilians held by Russia - Lubinets

Ukraine is looking for mediators to facilitate the return of civilians illegally detained by Russia and hopes for new initiatives from its partners in this regard, said Dmytro Lubinets, the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights.

War • May 16, 02:27 PM • 101985 views

UN accuses Russia of striking hospital in Syria

The United Nations accuses Russia of deliberately bombing a hospital in opposition-controlled northern Syria in 2019, killing relatives of a Syrian who filed a complaint with the UN Human Rights Committee.

War • May 3, 01:20 AM • 35576 views

The All-Ukrainian premiere of the documentary about animals "Looking for Nika" took place

The documentary In Search of Nika, about Russia's crimes against animals during its invasion of Ukraine, premiered on April 19 and will be available on YouTube in Ukraine.

Society • April 20, 05:37 AM • 26125 views

"Havana Syndrome": Russian intelligence services use secret weapons against American diplomats - The Insider

Russian military intelligence agents traveled to cities where American diplomats soon developed the "Havana syndrome. " This is stated in a joint investigation by The Insider, 60 Minutes, and Der Spiegel.

News of the World • April 1, 09:05 AM • 25673 views

Israel uses starvation as a weapon in Gaza war - UN human rights envoy Volker Türk

UN Human Rights Representative Volker Türk accuses Israel of using hunger as a weapon of war in Gaza, citing statistical evidence of artificial famine in his report.

News of the World • March 28, 10:58 AM • 24915 views

UN Commission collects new evidence of Russian army's crimes in Ukraine: report released

A UN commission has found new evidence of widespread human rights violations and war crimes by Russian forces in Ukraine, including indiscriminate attacks on civilians, torture, rape and the illegal removal of children.

War • March 15, 09:59 AM • 25864 views

UN Secretary-General recognizes that the Security Council needs to be reformed

The UN Secretary-General said that recent wars have undermined the credibility of the UN Security Council and that it needs serious reform due to its inability to act on important peace issues.

Politics • February 26, 12:46 PM • 24036 views

Actor Kenneth Mitchell, star of Captain Marvel and Star Trek, dies

Canadian actor Kenneth Mitchell, known for his roles in Star Trek: Discovery" and "Captain Marvel", died at the age of 49 after five years of struggle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Culture • February 26, 08:43 AM • 26796 views

An environmental treaty for Ukraine: International working group agrees and presents document

The International Working Group on the Environmental Consequences of War has presented an Environmental Treaty for Ukraine, which aims to compensate for all environmental damage caused by Russia's war and help restore Ukraine as an ecological state.

War • February 9, 06:07 PM • 61694 views

The UN Committee called on russia to name the exact number of children forcibly removed from Ukraine and provide their whereabouts

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child has called on russia to stop the forced removal of Ukrainian children and return them to their families. The russian authorities should provide information on the exact number of children taken from Ukraine and their whereabouts so that they can be identified and returned.

War • February 8, 04:28 PM • 25339 views

Last Prince of Italy dies in Geneva at the age of 86

The last prince of Italy, Vittorio Emanuele of Savoy, died in Geneva at the age of 86.

News of the World • February 4, 03:53 AM • 31256 views

In January, more than 21 thousand hectares were surveyed as part of land demining activities

In January 2024, more than 21,000 hectares of agricultural land in Ukraine were surveyed for mines as demining efforts continued in accordance with an updated action plan.

Society • January 31, 11:15 AM • 25638 views

Serhiy Koretskyi elected Chairman of the Board of Naftogaz of Ukraine - MP

Allergy season: what to pay attention to in May and how to relieve symptoms

A water pipe burst at the metro construction site in Vynohradar – Avtostrada

"She is fine with everything": expert explained why Olena Duma is blocking the adoption of the draft law on the reform of ARMA

White House responded after Putin's "ceasefire" proposal: Trump wants a permanent ceasefire

NBU's chief lawyer above the law? Investigation of Zima's case is stalling

The ball is in the NACP's court: the head of the supervisory board of the State Land Bank has a real conflict of interest

Vatican has confirmed that the conclave to elect a new Pope will begin on May 7

Stress-free renovation: where to start and how not to go crazy in the process - expert advice

A week of trials and inspiration: astrological forecast for April 28 – May 5

Trump says he "runs the country and the world"

Air raid sirens sound in Moscow: what is known

Diplomats have already contacted the governments: Ukraine has offered Spain, Portugal and France assistance in overcoming the energy crisis

Explosions heard in Kyiv: air defense is working, debris falling recorded

A recreation center burned down in Kyiv due to a Russian attack

Does fighting corruption cost Ukraine more than corruption itself? Figures and cases from the NABU report

NBU's chief lawyer above the law? Investigation of Zima's case is stallingExclusive

The ball is in the NACP's court: the head of the supervisory board of the State Land Bank has a real conflict of interestExclusive

Stress-free renovation: where to start and how not to go crazy in the process - expert adviceExclusive

A week of trials and inspiration: astrological forecast for April 28 – May 5Exclusive

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