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On November 8, Kyiv will host the opening of the "Splіna Scena" exhibition, exploring Ukrainian and Jewish cultural ties through 20th-century theatre.

Pope Leo XIV has begun his first visit to France in 18 years, focusing heavily on artificial intelligence threats, youth dialogue, and European peace.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called the Russian drone strike on the SBU building in Kyiv a serious escalation and a complete rejection of diplomacy by Moscow. Saint Sophia's Cathedral — a UNESCO site — was put at risk.

Nelia Kukovalska, the general director of the Saint Sophia of Kyiv Reserve, reported that the shockwave from a Russian strike blew out windows in the 18th–19th-century consistory. There are no casualties, the cathedral is visually undamaged, but a detailed inspection will be carried out.

The Styler project proposed a test for travelers: five photos from one country that tourists don't recognize right away. The answer is Spain, whose coastline stretches for almost 8,000 kilometers and which has 50 UNESCO sites.

The eMuseum platform launched a virtual 3D tour of St. Sophia of Kyiv with audio guides and multimedia. The project allows the UNESCO monument to be viewed online amid temporary access restrictions and damage from nighttime attacks.

🇨🇭 Switzerland has allocated 600,000 francs ($730k) for the restoration of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. Funds will be channeled through UNESCO to exclude corruption risks. Aid is aimed at conserving the Dormition Cathedral following the attack in June 2026. 🏛️ #Ukraine #Switzerland #KyivPecherskLavra #Restoration #UNESCO

🇨🇭 Switzerland allocated 600k francs to restore Kyiv Pechersk Lavra after Russian strike 💥 Funds to be transferred via UNESCO. Announced on the 975th anniversary of the shrine. 🇺🇦 Ukraine thanks partners for protecting cultural heritage #KyivPecherskLavra #Switzerland #UNESCO #Restoration #CulturalHeritage

🇺🇦 Zelenskyy has instructed the government to draft a law on 'national shrines' by August 24. The document will strengthen monument protection and create a basis for reparations from the Russian Federation. Experts link the initiative to transferring the management of lavras to state control and responding to UNESCO criticism. #Ukraine #Zelenskyy #Culture #UNESCO

🇺🇦 Zelenskyy signs decree on the status of 'national shrine' for Ukrainian sites. 📜 The Cabinet of Ministers is tasked with developing a law by August 24 that will tighten liability for the destruction of heritage. ⛪ The initiative was announced on the 975th anniversary of the Lavra following the strike on the Dormition Cathedral in June 2026. 🌍 The MFA will seek reparations from the RF and protection in UNESCO.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy carried out a massive purge in the diplomatic corps: decrees were signed on the dismissal of ambassadors in Austria, Tunisia, Libya, Central Asian countries, and Southeast Asia. Ukraine's representative at UNESCO has also changed — the new appointee is Victoria Lyalina-Boiko. 🇺🇦📉🏛️

A massive purge has begun in Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Zelenskyy has fired ambassadors in six countries and the representative to UNESCO. Vadym Omelchenko retains his post as ambassador to France but is leaving UNESCO. Earlier, Ambassador to the USA Olga Stefanishyna also resigned. 🇺🇦📉