Weather forecasters told when warmth will come to Ukraine
Warming is expected in Ukraine from May 21-22.
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20 May 2025
Two DIU veterans with amputations conquered Himalayas
Two veterans of the DIU's Artan and Kraken special forces, Ivan Tarn and Oleksandr Dashko, who have amputations, conquered the Himalayas as part of the Limitless charity project.
19 May 2025
Ukraine marks Day of Remembrance of victims of political repression
Today, May 18, Ukraine marks the Day of Remembrance of Victims of Political Repression.
18 May 2025
Crimean Tatar history installation opens in Kyiv
An information installation dedicated to the pages of the history of the Crimean Tatar people was opened in Kyiv's Peace Square.
Kharkiv TCR head suspended amid probe into man’s death
In Kharkiv, the head of the Territorial center for recruitment and social support (TCR and SS) and his deputy have been suspended from duty for the duration of the investigation into the death of a man who jumped out of a window on May 12.
Commemoration ceremony held in Bykivnia to honor victims of political repression
A flower-laying ceremony was held at the National Historical and Memorial Preserve "Bykivnia Graves" in Kyiv to mark the Day of Remembrance for Victims of Political Repression.
Russians loot 23,000 artifacts from Kherson Regional Museum
As they retreated from Kherson, Russian occupiers looted approximately 23,000 artifacts and part of the technical equipment from the Kherson Regional Museum of Local Lore. They also destroyed and damaged the exhibition infrastructure.
Children evacuated from Sumy border area after deadly bus attack on May 17
Rescuers in armored vehicles, together with philanthropists, took ten children from the border of Sumy region whose mothers were on a bus that was hit by a drone on May 17 by Russian troops.
Umerov: Everyone who commits crimes against humanity must face justice
Everyone who commits crimes against humanity must be held accountable and receive a just response.
Austria wins Eurovision 2025, Ukraine takes 9th place
Austria's JJ (Johannes Pietsch) has won the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel with his song Wasted Love, marking the country's third victory in the competition.
Cannes hosts discussion on Ukrainian cinema amid war
As part of the Marché du Film film market at the Cannes International Film Festival, a panel discussion “Ukrainian Cinema in Times of War: Prospects and Challenges” took place in the American Pavilion.
Ukraine, Estonia sign cultural cooperation program
Ukraine's Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications Mykola Tochytskyi and Estonia's Minister of Culture Heidy Purga have signed a cultural cooperation program for 2025-2029.
17 May 2025
Bono’s appearance with Ukrainian military in Cannes was Sean Penn’s idea
The initiative to bring U2 frontman Bono and the Ukrainian military to the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival was taken by the famous American actor and director Sean Penn.
SSU begins preparations for “1000 for 1000” prisoner exchange
The Joint Center for the Coordination of the Search and Release of Prisoners of War at the Security Service of Ukraine has begun preparations for the exchange of people in the “thousand-for-thousand” format.
Zelensky awards scientists with state honors on professional holiday
On the occasion of Science Day, President Volodymyr Zelensky awarded state awards to researchers.
Compensation for Russian aggression must cover all losses since 2014 – deputy head of PO
The work of the future Commission for the Review of Applications for Ukraine should be based on justice for all victims of Russian aggression since its real beginning in 2014.
Ukrainian climbers complete largest group ascent of Mount Everest
On May 14, six Ukrainians climbed Mount Everest, the largest mass ascent of the world's highest mountain in the history of Ukrainian mountaineering.
Ukraine submitting data on forced mobilization of Ukrainians in occupied territories to ICC – PM Shmyhal
Ukraine is documenting all Russian crimes related to the forced mobilization of Ukrainians in temporarily occupied territories (TOT). As of now, several hundred thousand war crimes have been recorded, including cases of forced mobilization.
16 May 2025
Potentially dangerous 366-meter asteroid approaches Earth
On Saturday, May 24, asteroid 387746 (2003 MH4), which is considered potentially dangerous, will fly near the Earth.
Nearly 98,000 IDPs reside in Sumy region
As of mid-May, approximately 98,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) reside in the Sumy region.
Lists of captured Ukrainian defenders handed to Pope Leo XIV
The newly elected Pope Leo XIV has been handed lists of Ukrainian defenders who are in Russian captivity.
15 May 2025
Stolen WWII painting “Female Portrait” returned to National Art Museum of Ukraine
According to an Ukrinform correspondent, the painting was presented to the public in Kyiv.
French Senate backs bill to support integration of Ukrainian IDPs
The French Senate has adopted in the first reading a bill aimed at improving the conditions of stay in the country for persons with temporary protection, especially Ukrainians.
UGCC head invites Pope Leo XIV to visit Ukraine
During a meeting at the Vatican with newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Patriarch Sviatoslav, Head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church (UGCC), extended an invitation for the pontiff to visit Ukraine.
Zelensky congratulates Ukrainians on Vyshyvanka Day and Family Day
President Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated Ukrainians on Vyshyvanka Day and Family Day.
Ukraine celebrating Vyshyvanka Day today
On the third Thursday of May, Ukraine traditionally celebrates Vyshyvanka Day — a day dedicated to the traditional embroidered shirt that symbolizes national identity and cultural heritage.
14 May 2025
Macron not just ally, but friend of Zelensky – director Bernard-Henri Lévy
The Ukrainian and French leaders are united above all by brotherhood, but Emmanuel Macron is more than just an ally of Volodymyr Zelensky. He is his friend.
Ukrainian Parliament urges President to posthumously award journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna title of Hero of Ukraine
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has submitted an official request to President Volodymyr Zelensky to posthumously award the title Hero of Ukraine to Viktoria Roshchyna, a Ukrainian journalist tortured to death in Russian captivity.
Rostov court convicts two Ukrainians for attempted attack on Russian convoy in Zaporizhzhia
The Southern District Military Court in Rostov-on-Don (Russia) sentenced residents of Zaporizhzhia region Oleh Zavgorodnyi and Fedir Trifonov to 24 and 17 years in prison in the case of preparing to blow up a convoy of Russian invaders.
Woman with three children evacuated in Sumy region, youngest only six days old
In the Sumy region, police officers from the White Angels unit evacuated two families, including a woman with three children—the youngest just six days old.