Another Ukrainian teenager rescued from Russian-occupied territory
A 17-year-old Ukrainian teenager has been successfully returned from Russian-occupied territory as part of President Volodymyr Zelensky's Bring Kids Back UA initiative.
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03 September 2025
Kyiv to host Japanese Autumn 2025 cultural festival
From September 5 to 7, Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute (KPI) will host the annual Japanese Autumn 2025 cultural festival.
Nearly 6,000 ha of liberated land cleared of mines in Ukraine in August
In August 2025, demining units of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine cleared 5,973.1 hectares of liberated territory contaminated by explosive remnants of war resulting from Russia’s armed aggression.
02 September 2025
Zelensky awards 226 more Ukrainian defenders, including 52 posthumously
President Volodymyr Zelensky has awarded state honors to 226 defenders of Ukraine, 52 of them posthumously.
Yusov: Russia uses history as a tool of war
Following the end of active hostilities, Ukraine must remain prepared for continued Russian information and psychological operations (IPSO), which will not cease, warned Andriy Yusov, representative of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate.
Lawsuit filed to liquidate Kyiv Metropolis of UOC-MP
The State Service for Ethnic Policy and Freedom of Conscience (DESS) has filed a lawsuit to terminate the activities of the Kyiv Metropolis of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate (UOC-MP).
Film 2000 Meters to Andriivka to compete for Oscars in two categories
The film 2000 Meters to Andriivka has qualified for the Oscars in another category besides Best International Documentary Film, thanks to its victory at the DocAviv Festival (Israel).
Funeral of ex-Parliament Speaker Andriy Parubiy held in Lviv
In Lviv, at St. George’s Archcathedral of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, the funeral service for Andriy Parubiy — Member of Parliament and former Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada — has begun.
Ukraine collaborates with international experts to develop barrier-free environment – Presidential Commissioner
Ukraine is actively collaborating with international experts to build a barrier-free environment across the country.
1,500 schools operate entirely online in Ukraine
Since the beginning of the school year, 1,500 general secondary education institutions have been conducting entirely remote learning.
Transparency Register launched in Ukraine – NACP head
On September 1, 2025, the Law of Ukraine ‘On Lobbying’ came into force, and the Transparency Register was launched.
Almost 2.3M children to attend school in-person this year – PM Svyrydenko
In Ukraine, nearly 2.3 million students will study in person this year, while 103,000 fewer students will study remotely compared to last year.
01 September 2025
MP: About 2 million Ukrainian schoolchildren are abroad
About 2 million Ukrainian schoolchildren are abroad, with nearly 400,000 of them studying Ukrainian curricula in Ukrainian schools online.
Ireland liquidates companies, allocating billions for Russian banks
In Ireland, several companies that had previously raised billions of dollars for Russian banks and state-owned corporations were forcibly liquidated.
Over 90% of July incidents at Ukraine’s territorial recruitment centers found to be fake or manipulated
In July, 198 out of 218 incidents (91%) related to Territorial Recruitment Centers (TRCs) were found to be fakes or manipulations.
31 August 2025
Investigation into Parubiy's murder ongoing around the clock – Zelensky
All necessary resources have been mobilized to investigate the murder of former Ukrainian parliamentary speaker Andriy Parubiy, with the police, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), and the prosecutor's office working virtually around the clock to establish all the circumstances of the crime.
Pope Leo XIV again calls for peace in Ukraine amid deadly strikes
At the conclusion of Sunday prayer, Pope Leo XIV prayed for those affected by the recent massive Russian airstrikes on Ukraine, urging an immediate ceasefire and serious steps toward dialogue.
Ex-Speaker of Ukrainian Parliament Andrii Parubii to be buried in Lviv on Sept 2
Former Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Andrii Parubii, who was killed in an armed attack on August 30, will be buried at the Lychakiv Cemetery in Lviv on September 2.
Kherson region receives powerful generators from U.S. partners
Kherson region has received three powerful generators from American partners, worth nearly one million dollars.
Latvia tightens entry rules for foreigners, including Ukrainians, from Sept 1
Beginning September 1, Latvia is introducing stricter entry requirements for foreign nationals, including citizens of Ukraine, Russia, and other countries outside the EU, NATO, OECD, Switzerland, and Brazil.
Step-by-step approach needed for integrating citizens from de-occupied territories – Budanov
For the successful future reintegration of Ukrainian citizens from de-occupied territories, a systematic, step-by-step approach must be developed, according to Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR).
Russian authorities detain Jehovah’s Witness member in occupied Crimea
In temporarily occupied Crimea, Russian authorities have reported the detention of a 52-year-old resident of Zaprudne village on the Southern Coast, allegedly for involvement with the religious organization Jehovah’s Witnesses.
30 August 2025
Vyhivskyi, Maliuk oversee investigation into Parubiy's murder
The investigation into the murder of former Verkhovna Rada Chairman Andriy Parubiy is currently under the direct supervision of the head of Ukraine's National Police, Ivan Vyhivskyi, and the chief of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), Vasyl Maliuk.
Poland deports 15 Ukrainian citizens
Polish authorities have deported 15 Ukrainian citizens who were reportedly considered a threat to public safety and order.
Nearly 218,000 people in Donetsk region require evacuation
As of now, nearly 218,000 people in the Donetsk region require evacuation, including 16,500 children.
Over 300 artists, media professionals killed in Ukraine since war began
Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, 329 cultural and media representatives have been killed in Ukraine, including 221 Ukrainian artists and 108 Ukrainian and foreign media professionals.
29 August 2025
Permission for men aged 18–22 to travel abroad to help preserve youth for Ukraine – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the decision to allow men aged 18–22 to travel abroad will not negatively affect the country’s defence capability but will instead help preserve youth for Ukraine.
Culture vs War project dub documentaries in world's most spoken languages
The project Culture vs War has dubbed six Ukrainian documentaries into the world’s most spoken languages to convey the truth about Russia’s war against Ukraine in English, Spanish, and Arabic.
Today is Day of Mourning in Kyiv for killed in Russian shelling
Today is a the Day of Mourning in Kyiv to commemorate those killed in the massive attack on August 28.
Ukrainian soldier from Ternopil region loses 55 kg in Russian captivity
Ukrainian soldier from Ternopil region Andrii Koval, who was released from Russian captivity on August 24, lost 55 kilograms during 20 months of imprisonment.