Ukraine looks to Vatican for continued support as President Zelensky congratulates new Pope Leo XIV
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated Pope Leo XIV on his election to the Holy See and the beginning of his pontificate.
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08 May 2025
President Zelensky lays flowers at Tomb of Unknown Soldier in Kyiv
On May 8, the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in World War II (1939–1945), President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska honored the memory of the fallen by laying flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Kyiv.
On May 8, Ukrinform opens exhibit of archival photographs of post-war Kyiv
To mark the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism, Ukrinform is hosting an exhibition of archival photographs “Kyiv during World War II: Destruction and Reconstruction”.
Zelensky: As Ukraine keeps fighting for its life, Moscow hosts “parade of bile and lies”
President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the nation on the occasion of the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism. Streaming from Kyiv’s main street, Khreshchatyk, the president stressed the difference between celebrating this day in Kyiv and Moscow.
47% of Ukrainians have positive expectations from US fossil fuel agreement
47% of Ukrainians have positive expectations from the signing of the minerals agreement between Ukraine and the United States.
Chief Rabbi of Ukraine discusses U.S. assistance with Witkoff, other officials
Chief Rabbi of Ukraine Moshe Reuven Azman is on a visit to Washington, D.C., where he is holding meetings with influential U.S. officials to advocate for continued support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.
07 May 2025
About 2,000 civilians remain in Pokrovsk
About two thousand civilians remain in the city of Pokrovsk in Donetsk region, and several utilities and shops are operating there.
Over 4,757 Ukrainians already released from Russian captivity
A total of 4,757 Ukrainians have been returned from Russian captivity since the start of the full-scale war.
Concert of Ukrainian music took place in Japan
The Tokyo Fuji Art Museum successfully hosted a concert of Ukrainian music for more than 300 listeners, including folk songs in choral performance, works by Mykola Lysenko, Mykola Kropyvnytskyi, Mykola Skoryk, R. Hlier and other composers.
06 May 2025
Cardinals of Roman Catholic Church call for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine
On the eve of the Conclave, which will start on May 7, the cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church called for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and other countries.
Americans, Europeans fear World War III could break out in 5 to 10 years – media
Many Americans and Western Europeans believe that a third global conflict could break out within five to 10 years, with the most likely reason being tensions in relations with Russia.
Lviv university sacks staffer for insulting war veteran
The Lviv Polytechnic National University has fired its employee, who, together with his wife, recently publicly insulted a disabled war veteran at a bank office.
Another Ukraine-Russia POW swap completes
A major prisoner-of-war exchange took place on Tuesday as 205 Ukrainian fighters captured by Russia returned to Ukraine.
KobzART-2025 Ukrainian festival kicks off in Nice
A 10-day Ukrainian festival, KobzART-2025, organized by the AFUCA (Franco-Ukrainian Association of the Côte d'Azur), has begun in Nice. Since 2017, it has been introducing the French public to the rich culture of Ukraine.
Number of damaged medical facilities rises by 40% in past year – health minister
Over the past year, the number of damaged medical facilities across Ukraine has increased by nearly 40%, according to Health Minister Viktor Liashko.
Photo exhibition “First Line” opens in Kyiv on Infantry Day
To mark Infantry Day, a photo exhibition called First Line opened at Pivdennyi railway station in Kyiv.
05 May 2025
KCMA spokesperson comments on situation involving journalist who reported on his father's declaration
The spokesperson for the Kyiv City Military Administration, Yevhen Ievlev, commented on the situation with the journalist who wrote the article about his father's declaration, calling his reaction emotional.
Zelensky meets with students of Charles University in Prague
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with students of Charles University in Prague.
Army, intelligence, volunteers champion public trust in Ukraine
Ukrainians have the greatest trust in the Armed Forces, volunteers, and territorial defense, while defense intelligence holds leadership among institutions.
Ukraine, Czech Republic sign memoranda to strengthen medical partnership
On the sidelines of the Healthcare Initiative for Ukraine conference, Ukraine and the Czech Republic have signed memoranda of medical partnership.
Kyiv, Prague sign declaration establishing Ukrainian unity hub in Czech Republic
Ukraine and the Czech Republic have signed a Joint Declaration to establish a Ukrainian Unity Center in the Czech Republic. The agreement was formalized between Ukraine’s Ministry of National Unity and the Czech Republic’s Ministry of the Interior.
UNITED24 raises over UAH 56B in three years – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky says the UNITED24 platform has raised over UAH 56 billion in support of Ukraine’s cause over the past three years.
Ukraine, Czech Republic sign memorandum on mental health cooperation
The Coordination Center for Mental Health under Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers and the National Institute of Mental Health of the Czech Republic have signed a memorandum on the cooperation in the field of mental health.
04 May 2025
Ukraine, Czechia to cooperate in field of mental health
The Coordination Center for Mental Health under the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and the National Institute of Mental Health of the Czech Republic have signed a memorandum.
Russian ship must leave French territorial waters for good - French activist
Pro-Ukrainian public activists in France seek to force the Russian sailboat Shtandart, which is under EU sanctions, to permanently leave French waters, despite the connivance of some local officials and event organizers who are still happy to see a copy of the frigate from the time of Peter I.
Charity 'Run for Azov' held in Warsaw
In Warsaw, over a hundred participants took part in a charity run on Sunday in Mokotów Field Park to mark the 11th anniversary of the Azov Brigade.
StratCom reveals updated training program for former "partially fit" category
Starting May 1, the basic general military training for individuals previously classified as "partially fit for military service" will feature a shortened training period and reduced physical load.
Russians plan to take 300 Ukrainian children from occupied Zaporizhzhia region to Chuvashia
Russian authorities are planning to take 300 Ukrainian children from the temporarily occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia region to Chuvashia.
03 May 2025
Marchuk's exhibition opens in Vienna, showcasing around 400 of artist's most famous works
The largest personal exhibition of the outstanding Ukrainian artist Ivan Marchuk entitled “Tell Me the Truth” has opened in the Austrian capital.
Car rally held in Kyiv in support of POWs, missing persons
A car rally titled "Ours are still not home" took place in Kyiv to support of missing and captured Ukrainian service members.