Pope calls on believers to pray for peace in Ukraine on Friday
Pope Leo XIV called for a day of prayer and fasting on August 22, praying for peace, particularly in Ukraine.
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20 August 2025
Petliura's death mask and typewriter are transported to Ukraine from Canada
The death mask and typewriter of Symon Petliura, one of the leaders of the 1917–1921 liberation struggle, are being transported to Kyiv from Canada. The artifacts have already crossed the border and are awaiting customs clearance.
Direct train connection between Kyiv, Bucharest preparing to be launched – Romanian envoy
A direct train connection between Kyiv and Romania’s capital will soon be launched.
Ukraine receives EUR 10M worth of equipment from IT Coalition
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry received a new shipment of equipment worth EUR 10 million from the IT Coalition during July and August, funded by Luxembourg, Ireland, Belgium, and Estonia.
Another group of Ukrainian children returned from temporarily occupied Kherson region
Another group of children has been evacuated from the temporarily occupied territory (TOT) of the Kherson region to an area under Ukrainian control.
19 August 2025
This summer, more than 52,000 people were evacuated from Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions - PM Svyrydenko
By the end of August, at least 30,000 places will be prepared in 15 regions and in Kyiv for people who have been evacuated from frontline areas
Two teenage girls returned from occupied territories
Two teenage girls have been brought back from temporarily occupied territories, where they had been forced to attend Russian schools.
Enemy attack leaves over 30,000 subscribers without electricity in Nizhyn district
In the Nizhyn district of Chernihiv region, more than 30,000 subscribers were left without electricity as a result of a Russian attack with strike drones.
Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Fund to be established this fall – acting minister
Ukraine plans to launch a Cultural Heritage Fund this fall. The fund will operate abroad but direct resources provided by international partners toward restoring Ukraine's cultural heritage.
18 August 2025
No signs of coronavirus epidemic in Ukraine – Liashko
More than 40 coronavirus mutations are circulating this season, but none of them can trigger a new pandemic, Health Minister Viktor Liashko told Ukrinform.
Hidden unemployment rising in Russia's civilian sector – intelligence
Hidden unemployment in Russia's civilian sector is rapidly increasing amid an economic crisis.
17 August 2025
Melania Trump sends letter to Putin regarding abducted Ukrainian children
First Lady Melania Trump wrote a "peace letter" to Russian leader Vladimir Putin telling him "in today’s world, some children are forced to carry a quiet laughter, untouched by the darkness around them—a silent defiance against the forces that can potentially claim their future. Mr. Putin, you can singlehandedly restore their melodic laughter”.
Lubinets anticipates significant change in prisoner exchange process
The Office of the Ombudsman is closely monitoring the exchange of updated lists with the Russian side in preparation for the next phase of returning Ukrainians from captivity. Officials are hopeful that significant progress will be made in the prisoner exchange process.
Russia keeps 277 Crimean political prisoners behind bars
As of today, 277 Crimean political prisoners remain in Russian custody, including 157 representatives of the indigenous Crimean Tatar people.
16 August 2025
Usyk visits wounded National Guard soldiers at medical center
Ukrainian boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk visited wounded National Guard soldiers receiving treatment at one of the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ medical centers.
Five more settlements in Donetsk region begin evacuating families with children
Mandatory evacuation efforts have begun in Druzhkivka and nearby villages in the Donetsk region, as families are being relocated to safer areas.
Bring Kids Back UA thanks Melania Trump for supporting Ukrainian children
The Bring Kids Back UA initiative has expressed gratitude to U.S. First Lady Melania Trump for her concern over the destiny of Ukrainian children.
Trump handed Putin letter from his wife about abducted Ukrainian children – Reuters
During talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Alaska, U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a letter from First Lady Melania Trump concerning abducted Ukrainian children.
Defense Ministry and Come Back Alive Foundation sign cooperation memorandum
The Ministry of Defense and the Come Back Alive Charitable Foundation have signed a memorandum of cooperation. The document opens up new opportunities for joint projects aimed at strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities and mobilization readiness, supporting the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and developing cooperation with government agencies, business entities, public and international organizations
Latvians donate drones, night vision devices, and Hummer to DIU
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense received FPV drones, Mavics, night vision devices, and a Hummer vehicle from Latvia.
15 August 2025
Three more Ukrainian teenagers returned from occupation
As part of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s Bring Kids Back UA initiative, three more Ukrainian teenagers have been rescued from territories temporarily occupied by Russia.
Forced evacuation ordered for families with children in another village in Kharkiv region
The Kharkiv Regional Defense Council has ordered the forced evacuation of families with children from the village of Odnorobivka, located in the Zolochiv community of Bohodukhiv district, due to escalating security concerns.
Poland detains Ukrainians suspected of vandalism — MFA
Polish authorities have detained Ukrainian citizens suspected of vandalism for a period of three months.
Salaries for medical teams in combat zones to rise sixfold, says HM Liashko
Medical workers deployed to combat zones will be paid according to new rates. This means that teams will receive six times more pay.
Turkey well aware of threat posed by Russian imperialism – historian
The people of Turkey are well aware of the threats that Russia, in its imperial form of existence, may pose to the country.
Donetsk University professor held in Russia for eight years returns to Ukraine
After nearly eight years of imprisonment in Russia on charges of “espionage,” Alexander Shelest, a computer science professor at Donetsk National Technical University, has returned to Ukraine.
Over 20,000 civilians remain in active combat zone in Donetsk region
More than 20,000 civilians—including 82 children—remain in areas of active hostilities in the Donetsk region.
14 August 2025
Mandatory evacuation begins in five more settlements in Donetsk region
Mandatory evacuation of families with children has begun in the city of Druzhkivka, as well as in the villages of Andriivka, Varvarivka, Novoandriivka, and Rohanske, all part of the Andriivka community in Donetsk region.
Three Ukrainian doctors released after 7-8 years in captivity
Among the military personnel and civilians released from captivity today are three doctors who had spent seven to eight years in captivity.
Ukrainian soldier Roman Shcherbatiuk wins gold at World Games in kickboxing
Ukrainian soldier Roman Shcherbatiuk wins a gold medal at the World Games in kickboxing.