Uzhhorod hosts “Carols in the Old Village” festival
In Zakarpattia (Transcarpathia), the Carols in the Old Village festival brought together 25 caroling groups from 16 communities across the region.
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04 January 2026
Patriarch Bartholomew and Metropolitan Epiphanius to concelebrate Epiphany Liturgy
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and the Primate of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, Metropolitan Epiphanius, will concelebrate a Divine Liturgy on the Feast of Epiphany, January 6, at the Patriarchal Church of St. George at the Phanar.
Latvia to transfer more than 20 confiscated vehicles to Ukraine
Latvia's Ministry of the Internal Affairs has prepared a draft government decision to transfer 21 cars to Ukraine that were confiscated from intoxicated drivers and in the course of other criminal cases.
03 January 2026
DIU medics conduct high-risk rescue of wounded soldier in open waters
Medics of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) carried out a unique rescue operation to save a wounded soldier in open waters, under threat of enemy fire and without full medical equipment.
Volyn archaeologists study “Merchant’s Treasure” discovered in Volodymyr
Archaeologists in Volyn are studying the so-called “Merchant's Treasure” found in Volodymyr in 2025, which contains, in particular, an unprecedented collection of ancient Russian glass bracelets - 573 intact jewelry items and a significant number of fragments.
Kremlin militarizing children, no longer disguising military training as “education”, Ukrainian intel reports
Russia is preparing for the further militarization of children and youth and is no longer even attempting to disguise military training as social or educational initiatives.
02 January 2026
Ukraine and Poland set timeline for renewed joint search efforts
Joint Ukrainian-Polish search operations will begin once weather conditions improve.
Underground resistance launches leaflet campaign in occupied Luhansk – ATESH
On the eve of the New Year, the Ukrainian and Crimean Tatar military movement placed its agitation materials in temporarily occupied Luhansk.
About 1,400 people attempt to illegally cross border with Belarus in 2025 – SBGS spox
Approximately 1,400 people who attempted to illegally cross the border with Belarus were detained in 2025.
Zakarpattia Customs transfer confiscated property worth UAH 19M to UDF in 2025
During 2025, Zakarpattia Customs transferred confiscated property worth a total of UAH 19 million to meet the needs of Ukraine's Defense Forces.
01 January 2026
Ukraine increases financial support for families with children starting January 1
On January 1, a law will come into force in Ukraine that strengthens support for families with children and creates conditions for combining parenthood with professional activities.
Zelensky awards 53 Ukrainians with state honors
President Volodymyr Zelensky has awarded state honors to 53 Ukrainians from different regions of the country.
Russia announces increased security measures on Crimean Bridge ahфead of the holidays
On the eve of the New Year holidays, Russia announced increased security measures on the Crimean Bridge.
ATESH agents destroy radio tower near airbase in Novosibirsk
Agents of the ATESH guerrilla movement destroyed a radio tower used for military purposes in Novosibirsk, Russia.
31 December 2025
First 30 buses from Île-de-France region arrive in Kyiv region
The first 30 of 260 passenger buses transferred to the Kyiv region by the Île-de-France region have arrived in the Kyiv region.
Zelensky wishes Ukrainians a happy New Year: We believe in peace and fight for it
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated Ukrainians on the upcoming New Year.
Lviv border guards organize New Year flash mob
Border guards in the Lviv region organized a New Year flash mob at the border, creating a human Christmas tree together with travelers.
Ukrainian beaten in Poland's Radom: Ambassador expects probe, punishment of perpetrators
Ukraine's Ambassador to Poland, Vasyl Bodnar, has drawn attention to another incident of violence motivated by national hatred that occurred in the city of Radom near Warsaw and targeted a Ukrainian citizen.
Head of CEC: From January 1, voters will be able to change their voting address
Starting January 1, Ukrainian citizens who need to do so will be able to change their voting address.
Diesel fuel disappears from gas stations in Crimea, following popular brands of gasoline
In temporarily occupied Crimea, diesel fuel has disappeared from gas stations, along with popular brands of gasoline.
More than 2,300 community rescue officers complete training in Ukraine
The Community Rescue Officer training project now covers 100% of Ukraine's territorial communities (excluding temporarily occupied territories), with more than 2,300 law enforcement officers having completed the training.
Chubarov: Every Crimean Tatar abroad is Crimean ambassador
Every Crimean Tatar who was forced to leave the peninsula and go abroad because of the occupation is an ambassador of Crimea.
30 December 2025
Türkiye hands Russia lists of missing and severely wounded Ukrainian POWs, Ombudsman says
Türkiye’s Chief Ombudsman Mehmet Akardja has confirmed that lists of missing Ukrainian prisoners of war, as well as those who are seriously ill or severely wounded, were handed over to Russia. The lists had been provided to him a month earlier.
Holiday cheer should not be artificially forced, psychologist says
A festive mood should not be created artificially or tied strictly to calendar dates; it becomes genuine and lasting when people themselves feel the desire to create a celebration for themselves, their families, or loved ones.
Psychologist explains how Russia uses New Year celebrations for manipulation
Russia deliberately assigns sinister meanings to dates, such as New Year's Eve, to create an additional element of damage by imposing and then destroying a specific celebratory ritual.
Psychologist explains benefits of anxiety during wartime
Anxiety during wartime is a painful but necessary reaction of the body that increases our vigilance and, therefore, our chances of survival.
Georgia sends nine generators to Ukraine
Georgia’s Ministry of Economy has announced the shipment of nine generators of various types and capacities to Ukraine.
29 December 2025
Ukraine to reallocate 112 state-owned properties to house IDPs
The Ukrainian government is transferring properties owned by the state and used by government agencies and state-owned companies, as well as real estate seized by the Asset Recovery and Management Agency (ARMA), for the accommodation of internally displaced persons (IDPs). The prepared list includes 112 properties.
Zelensky on return of children: If we stay silent, Russia will do everything to make issue forgotten
If Ukraine stops talking about the return of all Ukrainian children, Russia will do everything to ensure that this issue is forgotten.
Veterans receive housing certificates in Kirovohrad region
In the Kirovohrad region, 25 veterans were presented with housing certificates.