Demchenko names grounds for denial of entry to EU countries under new control system
Refusal to scan fingerprints or take a facial image may serve as grounds for denial of entry to a European Union country under the new Entry/Exit System (EES).
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05 November 2025
Ireland seeking to limit length of stay for newly arrived Ukrainian refugees in state housing
Ireland plans to reduce the length of stay for newly arrived Ukrainian refugees in state-provided accommodation from 90 days to 30.
04 November 2025
Russia spreading fake TikTok videos to promote narrative of ‘peace at any cost’ in Ukraine – CCD
Russians are spreading videos On TikTok created with artificial intelligence aimed at demoralizing Ukrainian society and promoting the narrative of “peace at any cost.”
Ukrainian Ombudsman urges Italy to protect rights of Ukrainian detained in Nord Stream case
Ukrainian Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets has appealed to Italy’s Ombudsman Marino Fardelli, requesting that the basic rights of Ukrainian citizen Serhii Kuznietsov, arrested on suspicion of involvement in the Nord Stream sabotage case, be guaranteed.
Ukrainian icebreaker Noosfera arrives at Poland’s Arctowski Antarctic station
The Ukrainian research icebreaker Noosfera has arrived at the Polish Antarctic station Arctowski on King George Island.
NABU reports unauthorized search of its employee and use of physical force against him
Prosecutors from the Office of the Prosecutor General, accompanied by special forces, conducted a search at the residence of an employee of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine.
37 people detained during anti-government protests in Serbia
In Belgrade and the city of Novi Sad, hundreds of anti-government demonstrators clashed with supporters of Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić on Sunday evening, resulting in the detention of 37 people.
Winners of Kyiv Book of the Year literary and arts award honored in capital
A solemn ceremony was held in the capital to award the winners of the All-Ukrainian Literary and Artistic Prize “Kyiv Book of the Year” - 2025.
03 November 2025
Zelensky spoke with veterans undergoing rehabilitation at Trinity Hub center
President Volodymyr Zelensky and his wife Olena visited Trinity Hub, a center where Ukrainian soldiers who have lost their sight undergo rehabilitation and adaptation.
Romania and Rheinmetall sign agreement to build gunpowder factory
Romania and the German defense company Rheinmetall signed an agreement on Monday to construct a gunpowder production plant in Romania.
Ukrainian photographer Kostiantyn Huzenko killed in action
Photographer, media producer, ‘Ukraїner’ project participant, and press officer of the 35th Separate Marine Brigade Kostiantyn Huzenko has been killed in action.
Denmark contributing EUR 1.3M to support Ukraine's cultural heritage
The Danish government is allocating EUR 1.3 million to the newly established Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Fund.
EU Commissioner Micallef explains how EU supports Ukrainian culture and artists
Russia is deliberately attacking Ukraine's cultural heritage, and its protection is also about defending European democracy as a whole, since Russia's war is a war of ideas.
Berezhna: Diaspora is important partner in advocating for support of Ukrainian culture
Ukraine counts on representatives of the diaspora to serve as strong ambassadors of their homeland in mobilizing international support for the restoration of Ukrainian heritage.
Turkey has proven its effectiveness as mediator and could help with return of abducted children – expert
Turkey has already demonstrated its effectiveness as a mediator in the Russia-Ukraine war, and based on this experience, it could help establish both a mechanism for a regional security system and a mechanism for the safe return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia.
Ukraine receives first contributions to Cultural Heritage Fund - DPM Berezhna
At an informal meeting of EU culture ministers, Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister for Humanitarian Policy and Minister of Culture Tetiana Berezhna thanked partners for their initial contributions to the recently launched Cultural Heritage Fund.
Denmark calls on Putin to stop bombing Ukrainian culture
Denmark, together with the Netherlands, is calling on other EU member states to contribute to the restoration of Ukraine's cultural heritage amid ongoing Russian attacks.
Zelensky signs law on temporary deferral from mobilization for defense industry workers with military registration issues
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a law on the temporary deferral from mobilization for employees of defense industry enterprises who have problems with their military registration.
Ukraine to take part in Guatemala art biennale for first time
Ukrainian artist Alevtina Kakhidze's project "I'm Still Drawing This War" will represent Ukraine for the first time at the Art Biennale in Guatemala.
02 November 2025
Monument to Dmytro Kotsiubailo “Da Vinci” relocated to Carpathians
The monument to the legendary commander Dmytro Kotsiubailo, known by his call sign “Da Vinci,” has been relocated to the Carpathians due to the threat of occupation.
Ukraine House in Denmark to take part in Bogforum book fair
For the first time, Ukraine House in Denmark will participate in Bogforum 2025, the country's largest book fair and one of the key events in its literary calendar.
Spain acknowledges conquistadors’ wrongs against Mexico’s Indigenous peoples
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares has stated that his country recognizes the “suffering and injustice” inflicted upon Mexico’s Indigenous peoples by the conquistadors.
01 November 2025
'Winter Support': Zelensky outlines plan for free 3,000 kilometers of train travel from Ukrzaliznytsia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has instructed the government to develop a set of assistance programs called "Winter Support," which will be launched in December.
Remains of Polish soldiers exhumed in Lviv to be reburied on Nov 14
The remains of Polish soldiers who died in 1939 and were exhumed in Lviv in August will be reburied in Mostyska, Lviv region, on November 14.
French сourt сonvicts four Bulgarians for desecrating Holocaust Memorial in Russian-ordered operation
The Paris Criminal Court has delivered sentences to four Bulgarian nationals in connection with the 2024 desecration of the Holocaust Memorial in Paris, an act classified as part of a Russian interference operation.
Russians may lose right to consent to processing of personal data — CCD
Russian citizens may lose the right to consent to the processing of personal data.
31 October 2025
Ukraine signs 29 interstate agreements at Expo 2025 – PM Svyrydenko
As part of Ukraine’s participation in the World Expo 2025, 29 interstate agreements were signed.
Ukraine to provide partners with names of over 300 children abducted by Russia, Zelensky says
President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that a list containing the names of more than 300 Ukrainian children abducted by Russia will be placed on the desks of all leaders supporting Ukraine.
Over 140 official delegations visit Ukraine’s pavilion at Expo 2025 – Zelensky
More than three million people and over 140 official delegations have visited Ukraine’s Not For Sale pavilion at the World Expo 2025.
Court places ex-Odesa Mayor Trukhanov under 24-hour house arrest
Kyiv's Pecherskyi District Court has placed former Odesa Mayor Hennadii Trukhanov under round-the-clock house arrest with an electronic monitoring bracelet.