Ukrainian culture showcased at International Week in Ecuador
The Ecuadorian-Ukrainian Association took part in an international week organized by the International University of Ecuador (UIDE) in Loja.
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30 July 2025
29 July 2025
Ukrainian developers train AI to detect landmines
Thirteen teams of IT specialists and engineers created artificial intelligence models capable of automatically detecting explosive objects in images from drones during a special competition in Kyiv.
New law on multiple citizenship can help resolve Hungarian passport Issue – ambassador
The recently adopted law on multiple citizenship by the Verkhovna Rada paves the way for a civilized resolution of dual citizenship challenges affecting Ukrainians of Hungarian descent.
Poltava region honors memory of executed, tortured, and killed in captivity
In Poltava region, a minute of silence was observed to honor the memory of defenders, members of volunteer formations, and civilians who were executed, tortured, or died in captivity.
Nearly 69,000 marriages registered in Ukraine in first half of 2025
Ukraine’s civil registration offices recorded nearly 69,000 marriages during the first six months of 2025.
28 July 2025
Protests against law on NABU and SAPO continue in Kyiv
For the seventh day in a row, protesters have gathered in the centre of the capital, on the square near the Ivan Franko Theater, to demonstrate against the law restricting the powers of anti-corruption agencies NABU and SAPO, which was signed by the President.
Zelensky meets with students from School of Superheroes
President Volodymyr Zelensky visited a hospital in the Kyiv region to meet with students from the School of Superheroes.
Ukraine returned 5,857 people from captivity since full-scale invasion - Zelensky
Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine has successfully returned 5,857 people from captivity, with an additional 555 freed outside the framework of exchanges.
Russian propaganda to intensify use of rally narratives in Ukraine in coming weeks – CCD
The Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council predicts that in the next two weeks, Russian propaganda will intensify its use of the topic of rallies in Ukraine in its information campaigns.
University buildings damaged in Kropyvnytskyi following Russian strike
Several buildings of Volodymyr Vynnychenko Central Ukrainian State University were damaged during a nighttime Russian drone attack on Kropyvnytskyi.
Russian strike damages philharmonic hall in Kropyvnytskyi
In Kropyvnytskyi, firefighting operations continue following a nighttime Russian attack that damaged the regional philharmonic hall.
Ministry of Internal Affairs launches portal for veterans and their families
The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) is launching the portal “MIA: Your Support” for veterans, wounded military personnel, those released from captivity, and their families.
Lviv region bids farewell to MP Yaroslav Ruschyshyn
On July 27, the Lviv region bid farewell to Ukrainian MP Yaroslav Ruschyshyn, who died in a car accident.
Ukrainian polar scientists collect rare orca tissue samples in Antarctica
Biologists from the Vernadsky Research Base have collected tissue samples from an orca using biopsy techniques — only the second such case in the history of Ukrainian Antarctic research.
27 July 2025
Protests against law on NABU and SAP continue in Kyiv
For the sixth consecutive day, protesters have been gathering in the center of the capital, on the square near the Frank Theater, to demonstrate against the law passed by parliament and signed by the president limiting the powers of the anti-corruption agencies NABU and SAP.
Bone marrow transplant department at Okhmatdyt to reopen in August, says PM Svyrydenko
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko has announced that the bone marrow transplant department at the Okhmatdyt National Children's Specialized Hospital will reopen in August.
Zelensky congratulates medical workers on their professional holiday
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated medical workers on their professional holiday and expressed his gratitude to all medical workers for saving Ukrainians in the face of full-scale war with Russia.
Zhadan: War has changed Ukrainian language, filling it with pain
Ukrainian writer, poet, and soldier Serhii Zhadan is convinced that the Russian war has changed the Ukrainian language—its lightness has disappeared, replaced by pain.
“Tempest” from Ukraine draws full houses at International Shakespeare Festival
A performance by the Mariia Zankovetska National Academic Ukrainian Drama Theater opened the 29th International Shakespeare Festival in Gdańsk (Poland) and played to two sold-out audiences.
Eleven Ukrainian authors included in longlist for Polish Ossolineum Literary Award
The long list for the 2025 Ossolineum Polish Poetry Translation Prize includes books by five Ukrainian authors—Iya Kiva, Maksym Kryvtsov, Dmytro Lazutkin, Iryna Vikirchak, and Vasyl Stus—as well as an anthology of poetry by Ukrainian female poets.
26 July 2025
Ukraine returns another group of children from TOT
Another group of children has been brought back to Ukraine from Russian-occupied territories as part of the President of Ukraine’s initiative Bring Kids Back UA.
Rare old print signed by Metropolitan Sheptytsky returned to Ukraine
Employees of the Foreign Intelligence Service returned a rare old book to Ukraine – the 1844 prayer book “Trebnyk” with marginalia by Metropolitan Andriy Sheptytsky.
25 July 2025
In temporarily occupied Donetsk region, water shortages could lead to electricity problems
In occupied Donetsk region, problems with water supply are expected to cause issues with the operation of thermal power plants and electricity production.
Zelensky observes National Guard training exercises
At the National Guard’s training facilities, President Volodymyr Zelensky was shown how Ukrainian National Guard (NGU) soldiers undergo combat preparation.
Ukraine develops device for extracting shrapnel from human body
A device designed to extract bullet and shell fragments from the human body has been developed at the National Academy of Internal Affairs of Ukraine.
24 July 2025
Multiple cultural heritage sites damaged in Odesa due to Russian strikes
As many as seven cultural heritage sites were damaged in Odesa as a result of Russian strikes, including four landmarks of national significance.
23 July 2025
Funds raised in the Netherlands during four-day march to support Ukrainian veterans
The traditional 4Daagse four-day march took place in Nijmegen, the Netherlands.
22 July 2025
Verkhovna Rada passes law curbing NABU powers to restore constitutional norms, says SSU head Maliuk
The head of the Security Service of Ukraine, Vasyl Maliuk, stated that the vote by members of parliament in favor of a law that reduces the powers of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) is a return to the Constitution.
SSU head Maliuk tells G7 ambassadors agency will keep rooting out Russian agents in state bodies
During a meeting with representatives of the G7 member states, the head of the Security Service of Ukraine, Lieutenant General Vasyl Maliuk, stated that the SSU will continue to root out Russian agents in any state body of Ukraine.
Kyiv activists demand veto of law weakening NABU, SAP independence
Protesters gathered in the capital on the square near the Ivan Franko Theater to oppose the law passed by parliament to reduce the powers of anti-corruption bodies - NABU and SAP - and demand that the president veto it.