Zelensky announces next stages of prisoner exchange
President Volodymyr Zelensky expects several stages of prisoner exchanges to be carried out in accordance with the agreements reached at the second meeting in Istanbul.
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22 July 2025
Georgia working with Ukraine on return of Ukrainians "stuck" at Georgia–Russia border
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia has stated that Tbilisi has offered Kyiv several mechanisms for the safe return of Ukrainian citizens who are currently “stuck” in the neutral zone at the Georgia–Russia border.
Ex-Ukrainian Interior Ministry official drowns in Spain
A former official of the Ukrainian Interior Ministry has died in Spain as a result of drowning, according to the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry's press service.
Kyiv region to receive dozens of powerful solar generators from France
The Kyiv region will receive 68 powerful mobile solar generators from Industrial Packing Solutions, part of the French Groupe TAP.
21 July 2025
MP explains who aged 60+ and under what conditions can be drafted into army
The Verkhovna Rada has allowed Ukrainian citizens over the age of 60 to sign contracts to serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, but this will only apply to a narrow circle of specialists. The decision to enlist a person in the army will be made at the highest level.
Prosecutor General's Office detains NABU detective
Ukraine's Prosecutor General's Office, together with the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), has detained Ruslan Magamedrasulov, a senior detective at the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU), on charges of aiding the Russian Federation.
SBU, PGO conducting special operation to neutralize Russian influence on NABU – source
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) are conducting a special operation aimed at neutralizing Russian influence on the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU), a source within the SBU told Ukrinform.
20 July 2025
Over UAH 105M raised for Ukraine's air defense at Atlas Festival in Kyiv
More than UAH 105 million was raised to support Ukraine's air defense during the Atlas Festival, which took place in Kyiv over three days and welcomed over 70,000 visitors, both locals and guests of the city.
Czech activists raise CZK 60M for howitzers for Ukraine
The Czech initiative "A Gift for Putin" has raised CZK 60 million (over EUR 2.4 million) in public donations to purchase six howitzers for the Ukrainian army.
The first case of cholera in six years reported in Poland
The first case of cholera in Poland in six years has been reported in the city of Stargard.
Veteran and writer Olena Herasymiuk: Foreigners have no prejudices against Ukrainian war literature
There are no prejudices against Ukrainian writers' works about the war in the world literary sphere.
Ukraine recovers 11 more children from Russian-occupied territories
Eleven more children have been successfully returned to Ukraine from the Russian Federation and temporarily occupied territories.
19 July 2025
Language Ombudsman: school leaders must be accountable for upholding Ukrainian in education
To ensure that all students in educational institutions speak Ukrainian, it is necessary to create an environment where the state language sounds natural, prestigious, loving, and meaningful.
Newly appointed language ombudsman outlines five priority tasks
Olena Ivanovska, the newly appointed Commissioner for the Protection of the State Language, has identified five key areas she considers urgent.
18 July 2025
Council of Europe says reduced US aid harms return of deported Ukrainian children
Cuts in US foreign aid and sanctions imposed by President Donald Trump's administration against the International Criminal Court are hampering efforts to track down thousands of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia during the full-scale war.
Ukrainian intelligence unveils film on secret Black Sea operations
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) has released a documentary film The Battle for the Black Sea by director Oleksandr Nebylovych, showcasing unique maritime operations.
Education Ministry order on remote learning may be repealed
The new government is set to repeal Order No. 1112 of the Ministry of Education and Science (MES), which regulates the procedure and conditions for obtaining general secondary education in schools under martial law.
17 July 2025
In Lviv, doctors grew part of liver in body of 10-month-old boy
In Lviv, doctors performed a complex ALPPS operation, growing part of the liver in the body of a 10-month-old boy.
Ukraine returns 1,000 more bodies of deceased as part of repatriation efforts
As a result of ongoing repatriation efforts, the bodies of 1,000 deceased individuals have been returned to Ukraine.
Most cases of rabies in Ukraine occur in foxes, dogs and cats in H1 2025
In the first half of 2025, a total of 671 cases of rabies were reported in Ukraine, primarily among foxes, dogs and cats.
Exclusive screening of “Operation Kursk” held in Kyiv
An exclusive screening of the second part of the documentary film Operation Kursk took place in Kyiv.
16 July 2025
Ukrainians aged 60+ will be able to serve in AFU on contract basis - Rada passes law
The Verkhovna Rada has passed a law on military service under contract for persons who have reached the age limit for military service.
Ukraine launches cultural project “Sky Above Kherson”
Civil society organizations have initiated a cultural project called “Sky over Kherson,” which is based on 100 photographs of destroyed Kherson. Participants add their drawings and words to these photographs, creating a joint cultural product.
Case filed over Kherson Ukrainian children deportation, State Duma deputy involved
The Office of the Prosecutor General has referred to court the case of the deportation by the Russian Federation of Ukrainian children from the temporarily occupied city of Kherson. Among the defendants are a sanctioned member of the Russian State Duma and Russian officials.
15 July 2025
Zelensky signs law increasing Russia’s accountability for child deportations
President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a law amending the Criminal Code of Ukraine, which increases Russia's responsibility for the abduction of Ukrainian children.
Ukrinform ranked among top media for adherence to journalism standards in May – IMI
According to May monitoring results, Ukrinform was included in the list of online media outlets with a journalistic standards compliance rate of over 95%.
March held in Denmark in support of Ukrainian prisoners of war
In the city of Aarhus, Denmark, the Ukrainian community Lastivka organized a peaceful march to draw international attention to the plight of Ukrainian defenders held in Russian captivity.
Zelensky's address on Statehood Day: Ukrainians were, are, and will be here
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has addressed the nation on the Day of Ukrainian Statehood.
Ukraine marks Statehood Day
On July 15, Ukraine celebrates the Day of Ukrainian Statehood, which coincides with the Day of the Christianization of Kyivan Rus-Ukraine.
13 July 2025
Attempts to remove Ukrainian cultural books thwarted
At the Vylok checkpoint, border guards found books in a car that could be of cultural and historical value.