US disbands Elon Musk's department
The US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), established by the Donald Trump administration under the leadership of Elon Musk, has effectively ceased operations.
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24 November 2025
Unknown drones force temporary airport shutdown in Netherlands
In the Netherlands, several drones were detected over the Eindhoven Airport area on the evening of November 22, prompting the suspension of air traffic.
23 November 2025
UN climate conference ends without key decisions – media
The UN climate conference COP30 in Belem, Brazil, ended with a compromise that did not meet most participants' demands, except for a promise by wealthy countries to triple financial aid for adaptation to global warming.
22 November 2025
EU countries commemorate victims of Holodomor in Ukraine and draw parallels with present
Several European politicians have published statements in memory of the millions of Ukrainians who died as a result of the Holodomor, orchestrated by the Soviet authorities in Ukraine.
Ukraine commemorates Holodomor victims
On Saturday, November 22, Ukraine commemorates the victims of the Holodomor, a massive orchestrated famine.
Pope meets group of Ukrainian children
Pope Leo XIV received a group of Ukrainian children who were returned home as part of the Bring Kids Back UA presidential program.
21 November 2025
Medic and volunteer Marina Vorontsova from Hostri Kartuzy unit killed on front line
Combat medic Marina Vorontsova (call sign “Laherta”) was killed in the Pokrovsk direction.
Ukraine extradites Russian serviceman who tortured Lithuanian volunteer in Zaporizhzhia
The Security Service of Ukraine, the Office of the Prosecutor General, and the National Police have transferred to Lithuania a Russian serviceman who tortured a Lithuanian volunteer in the temporarily occupied part of the Zaporizhzhia region.
Zelensky sends Pope letter seeking help to free Ukrainian captives
During a meeting with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State, and Deputy Head of the Office of the President, Iryna Vereshchuk, delivered a letter from President Volodymyr Zelensky to Pope Leo XIV, requesting the facilitation of the release of Ukrainians captured and deported by Russia.
Ukraine urges UN to support resolution on return of abducted children
Ukraine has presented UN member states with a draft General Assembly resolution titled "Return of Ukrainian Children" and called on them to support the document, which will be considered in early December.
20 November 2025
Zelensky awarded pupils and students with “Future of Ukraine” distinction
President Volodymyr Zelensky awarded pupils and students with the “Future of Ukraine” distinction.
EU imposes sanctions on Russians involved in torturing Viktoria Roshchyna and other Ukrainians
On November 20, the EU Council imposed restrictive measures on ten individuals responsible for serious human rights violations or abuses and for repression against civil society and the democratic opposition in Russia.
Russia’s war against Ukraine pursues genocidal intent, experts claim
The unprovoked war waged by Putin’s Russia against Ukraine reflects genocidal intent and actions aimed at destroying the Ukrainian nation.
Russia blocks Ukrainian and international media to trap occupied regions in information blackout — DIU
Russian authorities in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine are attempting to create an information “bubble” in which access to Ukrainian and international resources is blocked, and any information not controlled by the Kremlin is censored.
19 November 2025
501 children remain in forced evacuation zone in Donetsk region
In the settlements of Donetsk region, where families with children are being forcibly evacuated, there are 420 families with 501 children.
Demchenko: Among Ukrainians deported from U.S. are 45 men and five women
Among the 50 Ukrainian citizens deported from the United States, 45 were men and five were women.
18 November 2025
Fifty Ukrainians deported from US returned to Ukraine via Shehyni checkpoint – SBGS
Fifty Ukrainian citizens who were deported from the United States have returned to Ukraine.
Zelensky awards director of Santa Clara Monastery Foundation with Order of Princess Olga
During his visit to Madrid, President Volodymyr Zelensky awarded the director of the Santa Clara Monastery Foundation, Sister Maria Lucia Caram Padilla, the Order of Princess Olga, 3rd class.
Fedorov called security situation in Zaporizhzhia most difficult in 3.5 years
The enemy is trying to advance in the Huliaipole direction and in the Primorske and Kamianske areas. The Regional Military Administration says that the situation is the most difficult since the full-scale invasion began, but military units are expected to be reinforced within a week.
Latvia set to allocate nearly EUR 40M in 2026 to support Ukrainian refugees
The Latvian government plans to allocate €39.7 million in 2026 for measures supporting Ukrainian refugees.
International student film and television festival “Prologue” opens at capital’s House of Cinema
The 21st International Student Film and Television Festival “Prologue” is taking place in Kyiv from November 16 to 22.
17 November 2025
Zelensky meets French fishermen donating anti-drone nets to Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelensky met with representatives of the Kernic Solidarites association and the National Committee of Fishermen of Brittany and France, which provide anti-drone nets to Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and other cities in Ukraine.
Ukraine records lowest birth rate in history due to war - Zelenska
First Lady Olena Zelenska said that Ukraine has the lowest birth rate in its history due to the Russian invasion – about 0.8–0.9 children per woman.
Poland officially confirms that explosives were planted on railway
The act of sabotage on the Polish railway, which occurred on Sunday on the track leading to Ukraine, was carried out by placing an explosive device. Experts at the scene collected evidence that should help quickly identify the perpetrators.
Captured Azov fighter sentenced to 19 years in Russian maximum-security colony
The Southern District Military Court in Rostov-on-Don (Russia) has sentenced 31-year-old Ukrainian prisoner of war Anatolii Roslavtsev to 19 years in prison.
Some 4.6M Ukrainians hold temporary protection in EU
Of the roughly 7 million Ukrainians currently abroad due to the full-scale war, 4.6 million have temporary protection status in EU countries.
Ministry of Social Policy explains what Ukrainian refugees should do after temporary protection expires
After the EU Temporary Protection Directive expires, Ukrainians who continue to need support can transition to national mechanisms.
Ukraine teams up with NVIDIA to create sovereign AI
The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine and NVIDIA have started work on creating a national AI infrastructure based on NVIDIA’s AI technology.
Ukrainian Ground Forces announce expanded opportunities for foreign volunteer fighters
Foreign volunteer fighters who join the Ukrainian Ground Forces will have broader opportunities in their military service, including the right to choose their combat brigade, area of deployment, and type of duties.
Zelensky awarded state honors to radio, television, and communications workers
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky awarded 21 television, radio, and communications workers on the occasion of their professional holiday.