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Norway to allocate EUR 264M for humanitarian support to Ukraine

In 2025, the Norwegian government will allocate NOK 3 billion (EUR 264.7 million) to provide humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and support refugees in neighboring countries.

EU, Sweden, Germany to allocate EUR 44M to support civil society in Ukraine

The European Union and its member states Sweden and Germany, as part of a "Team Europe" approach, have announced EUR 44 million in support for civil society organizations (CSOs) in Ukraine.

Rescue center for lions evacuated from Ukraine launched in UK

A Lion Rescue Center has been opened in Britain’s Kent to house animals evacuated from Ukraine due to hostilities.

Russian museums have betrayed the mission of culture, must be hold responsible for supporting war in Ukraine

President congratulates SSU officers on holiday, presents awards

On the occasion of the 33rd anniversary of the establishment of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated the staff of the special service and awarded its employees with state awards.

POWs now returning from Russian captivity in much worse condition - military

The condition of Ukrainian servicemen returning from Russian captivity is now significantly graver.

Most Poles unwilling to undergo voluntary military training

Most Polish citizens (54%) currently show no interest in passing voluntary military training the government intends to set up for the population.

Zelensky congratulates SBU on professional holiday

President Volodymyr Zelensky on March 25, SBU Day, stated that since the Russian invasion, the Security Service has become one of the main elements of Ukraine’s Defense and Security Forces.

32,000 troops complete Army+ service attitude survey in three days

In three days, 32,000 servicemen have completed a survey on their attitude to military service in the Army+ app.

Zelensky signs EU integration law establishing two specialized administrative courts

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed an EU integration law establishing the Specialized District Administrative Court and the Specialized Appellate Administrative Court.

Polar explorers complete rotation at Ukraine’s Antarctic base

The team of the 29th Ukrainian Antarctic Expedition has left the base, replaced by the 30th mission.

Captured N. Korean soldiers not "bargaining chips" for Ukraine – ambassador

Ukraine does not view the issue of captured North Korean soldiers as a matter for negotiations or exchange. Instead, it considers it an issue that must be addressed in strict accordance with international law and humanitarian principles.

In Kharkiv, people bid farewell to founder of Arabesky Theater, Svitlana Oleshko

In the morning of March 22, a memorial service was held in Kharkiv for Svitlana Oleshko, the founder and director of the independent theater-studio “Arabesque”.

Lubinets: Russian POWs report no complaints about their conditions

Russian prisoners of war, who were interviewed by the Ombudsman's Office, confirmed that they had no complaints about being in Ukrainian captivity.

Czech president visits Ohmatdyt hospital in Kyiv

Czech President Petr Pavel, accompanied by Ukraine's Minister of Health Viktor Liashko, visited the Ohmatdyt children's hospital in Kyiv on Saturday.

Coordination Headquarters using full intelligence arsenal to bring prisoners home – Budanov

The Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War is making every effort to secure the return of every military and civilian captive held by Russia. It employs the latest technologies and all available intelligence resources to locate and bring them home.

Ukraine, Finland finalize agreement to create coalition for shelter construction – Shmyhal

The creation of a "civil defense shelter coalition" with Finland will significantly enhance Ukraine's capabilities in the area of shelter construction.

Ukraine has returned 4,306 prisoners from Russian captivity – Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine had brought back 4,306 individuals from Russian captivity, reaffirming the country's commitment to securing the return of all its citizens.

EU allocating EUR 10M for independent media in Ukraine - ambassador

The European Union is announcing a EUR 10 million assistance package for independent media in Ukraine.

Ukrainian, Czech presidents visit Moshchun, Kyiv region

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, together with his Czech counterpart Petr Pavel, visited the village of Moshchun in Kyiv region, where fierce battles to repel Russian forces were fought at the outset of the invasion in 2022.

Ex-prisoner Butkevych: pretending that ICRC functioning properly hypocritical

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), which lacks proper access to Ukrainian prisoners in Russia, needs to become more independent and less vulnerable — especially to pressure from the Russian Federation.

Finland to help Ukraine reform system of shelters

Minister of Strategic Industries of Ukraine Herman Smetanin and Minister of the Interior of the Republic of Finland Mari Rantanen signed a joint letter of intent that formalizes the agreements regarding the development of Ukraine's civil defense shelter system.

UNESCO to review preservation of three World Heritage sites in Ukraine in July

At the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee, which will be held in Paris in July 2025, the issue of preserving three World Heritage sites in Kyiv, Lviv, and Odesa will be considered.

Prytula: Truce talks reduce donations to volunteer funds

Amid talk of a possible truce with Russia, charitable foundations have recently recorded a decline in donor activity.

Lawyer explains importance of submitting as many claims as possible to International Register of Damages

The most promising mechanism for obtaining compensation for the damages caused to Ukrainians as a result of Russia’s military aggression is the International Register of Damages. 

Ukrainians send 663,000 reports via chatbot to help Army

Over the three years since the inception of the e-Enemy chatbot, Ukrainians have filed 663,000 reports tipping Ukraine’s forces on the movement of Russia’s forces and equipment.

Kaja Kallas: information manipulation posing major global threat to Europe

Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI) is not merely a communication issue — it is a form of hybrid warfare that poses a global threat to European democratic societies.

Over half of Ukrainian media outlets may shut down due to U.S. support cuts - MP

This year, due to the termination of grant support for various programs by the United States government, 51% of independent Ukrainian media may cease operations, including from 51% to 70% of regional media.

Ombudsman's Office lacking statistics on number of Ukrainians returning home permanently

The Office of the Ukrainian Ombudsman reports that Ukrainian citizens continue to leave the country, but there are no accurate statistics on how many of them decide to return to Ukraine for permanent residence.