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National Security and Defense Council to Establish Body for Identifying Fallen Military Personnel

National Security and Defense Council to Establish Body for Identifying Fallen Military Personnel

Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) is set to create a dedicated working body to accelerate the identification of fallen military personnel. This initiative, announced by NSDC Secretary Ihor Klymenko, aims to streamline the process by uniting all relevant state structures. The new body will address delays, identify missing decisions, and assign responsibility for their implementation. Klymenko emphasized the need to strengthen the forensic medical examination system by increasing the number of specialists and establishing specialized regional bureaus focused solely on identifying military bodies. This move comes as the head of the Presidential Office, Kyrylo Budanov, reported that over 26,000 bodies and remains have been returned to Ukraine through repatriation efforts, with many still unidentified due to bureaucratic hurdles and regulatory violations within the forensic medical examination system. The process is further complicated by the condition of the bodies and instances where Russ...

Germany's Merz visits Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks on Ukrainian cities

Germany's Merz visits Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks on Ukrainian cities

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has arrived in Kyiv to show support as Russia intensifies attacks on Ukrainian cities

Russian attack kills 6 in Ukraine's Kharkiv, shatters residences

Russian attack kills 6 in Ukraine's Kharkiv, shatters residences

By Vitalii Hnidyi KHARKIV, Ukraine, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Russian bombs struck a residential area of Ukraine's northeastern city of Kharkiv on Monday, killing six people, injuring nearly 60 and shattering apartment buildings, officials said.

Save the Children Recruits Project Assistant for Child Protection in Central Myanmar

Save the Children Recruits Project Assistant for Child Protection in Central Myanmar

Save the Children is actively recruiting a Project Assistant (Case Supervisor) to bolster its child protection initiatives in Central Myanmar. This role is critical for implementing Child Protection in Emergencies (CPiE) activities and overseeing child protection caseworkers. The Project Assistant will be responsible for enhancing caseworkers' technical skills through regular coaching, monitoring case management practices, and promoting staff well-being. The position also involves ensuring that vulnerable children and families receive timely and appropriate assistance, adhering to established standard operating procedures and inter-agency guidelines. The successful candidate will work closely with the Project Coordinator and the broader child protection team, supporting coordination between case management, mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), and community-level child protection mechanisms. The role requires strong organizational skills, empathy, effective communication with children and famili...

UNEP and Italy Launch Pilot Project in Odesa to Bolster Energy Resilience Against Russian Attacks

UNEP and Italy Launch Pilot Project in Odesa to Bolster Energy Resilience Against Russian Attacks

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), with funding from Italy, has initiated a pilot decarbonization project in Odesa, Ukraine. This initiative aims to enhance the city's energy resilience against ongoing Russian attacks on its infrastructure by exploring the potential of solar power and decentralized electricity generation. The project seeks to provide immediate solutions for energy needs while also laying the groundwork for a greener, long-term energy strategy for Ukraine, particularly in the context of its potential EU accession. Pier Carlo Sandei, Head of UNEP in Kyiv, highlighted that Odesa was chosen due to its significant solar potential, a proactive local administration, and Italy's specific patronage for the region. The project includes a 'solar city simulator' to identify optimal locations for solar panel installation on rooftops, with initial assessments suggesting that covering just 5% of Odesa's roofs with solar panels could meet 25% of the city's energy demands. This decentralized ...

Ukraine scrambles for money to fight war as Russian strikes batter economy

Ukraine scrambles for money to fight war as Russian strikes batter economy

By Olena Harmash KYIV, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, is struggling to survive. Russian airstrikes have brought the city's huge steel plant and mines to a standstill, dragging the local economy to its knees.

Ukraine Proposed as Major Storage Hub for U.S. Natural Gas in Europe

Ukraine Proposed as Major Storage Hub for U.S. Natural Gas in Europe

Ukraine Proposed as Major Storage Hub for U.S. Natural Gas in Europe

Russia strikes Kyiv's northern bridge in a new tactic to disrupt life in the Ukrainian capital

Russia strikes Kyiv's northern bridge in a new tactic to disrupt life in the Ukrainian capital

A Russian strike has damaged Kyiv’s Northern Bridge early Saturday, suspending traffic and causing tailbacks for a third day

Russian attacks kill 6 in Ukraine and damage Kyiv’s Northern Bridge

Russian attacks kill 6 in Ukraine and damage Kyiv’s Northern Bridge

Russian attacks in Ukraine have killed at least six people and damaged Kyiv’s Northern Bridge, causing traffic disruptions for a third day

Ukraine's Barley Market Faces Pressure Amid Odesa Export Blockade and Weak Domestic Demand

Ukraine's Barley Market Faces Pressure Amid Odesa Export Blockade and Weak Domestic Demand

Ukraine's Barley Market Faces Pressure Amid Odesa Export Blockade and Weak Domestic Demand