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Ukrainian director Maryna Er Gorbach wins SEEfest Legacy Award in Los Angeles

Ukrainian filmmaker Maryna Er Gorbach received a Legacy Award at the South East European Film Festival, which opened in Los Angeles, for her work including the film Klondike about the MH17 downing.

1 May, 11:49 AM

IOC bans transgender athletes from women's events

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has updated eligibility rules for women's competitions, effectively barring transgender women from competing in Olympic events, the IOC announced on March 26.

26 March, 08:38 PM

Curfew declared in Los Angeles as nearly 400 arrested, protests spread across U.S. — photos

Police launched mass arrests in Los Angeles after a curfew took effect in parts of the downtown area. Protests against President Donald Trump’s mass deportation plans have been growing for several days, expanding into broader anti-Trump demonstrations.

11 June 2025, 03:54 PM

Protests erupt in Los Angeles over ICE raids; Trump deploys 2,000 National Guard troops – photos

Clashes broke out in Los Angeles between hundreds of demonstrators and federal immigration agents following a wave of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids. By the end of the second day of protests, President Donald Trump signed a memorandum authorizing the deployment of National Guard units to the city.

8 June 2025, 12:15 PM

American firm to help Naftogaz select new leader

Naftogaz of Ukraine has hired Korn Ferry LLC to find a new board chairman for about $69,000, according to ProZorro on March 11.

11 March 2025, 06:15 PM

Ukrainian community in California helps wildfire survivors with food and aid

Ukrainians in the U.S. are assisting Americans impacted by the massive forest fires in Los Angeles by preparing Ukrainian dishes, introducing their national cuisine.

14 January 2025, 05:19 PM

Ukraine steps in to help battle California wildfires

Ukraine has offered assistance to the U.S. in battling the devastating wildfires in California, which have caused widespread destruction and forced mass evacuations, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his evening address on Jan. 12.

13 January 2025, 08:03 AM

Usyk urges boxing community to help Ukraine and California fire victims

Ukrainian heavyweight boxer Oleksandr Usyk called on the boxing community to support Ukraine and victims of California wildfires after winning The Ring’s Best Boxer of the Year award.

12 January 2025, 03:35 PM

Zelenskyy, Biden discuss LA fires and sanctions against Russian oil

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone conversation with U.S. President Joe Biden, Zelenskyy said in a Telegram post on Jan. 10.

11 January 2025, 12:23 AM

Zelenskyy backs US as Los Angeles battles historic wildfires

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his support for the United States following devastating wildfires near Los Angeles, California, in a message shared on the social media platform X on Jan. 9.

9 January 2025, 03:52 PM

Ukraine celebrates 82 medals at Paris Paralympics, flag handed to LA for 2028 - video

The Ukrainian national team, represented by flag bearers Oleksandr Komarov and Olena Fedota-Isaeva, took part in the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games at the Stade de France on Sept. 8.

9 September 2024, 11:42 AM

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