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.
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20 July 2025
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Education Ministry order on remote learning may be repealed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.
CinC Syrskyi discussed with his Latvian counterpart needs of AFU and situation on front line
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine General Oleksandr Syrskyi met with Commander of the National Armed Forces of the Republic of Latvia Major General Kaspars Pudans and discussed the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the situation on the front line.
Lina Kostenko completes new historical novel - media
Renowned Ukrainian poet and writer Lina Kostenko is finishing a new historical novel about the Hetmanate era and preparing it for publication.
12 July 2025
In Zaporizhia, two defenders who returned from captivity took part in rally in support of prisoners of war
Today in Zaporizhzhia, two soldiers who had been held captive for over three years took part in a weekly rally in support of prisoners of war and those missing in action.
11 July 2025
Political prisoner Kolomiyets returns to Ukraine after 10 years in Russian custody
Euromaidan activist and political prisoner Andriy Kolomiyets has returned to Ukraine after being released from a Russian penal colony and held at the border with Georgia.
Russian agent preparing attacks on Kharkiv's energy infrastructure detained
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has detained a children's entertainer in Kharkiv who, acting on orders from Russia's FSB, was preparing to blow up key electrical substations in the city.
Ukraine offers university support for students from occupied territories
As part of President Zelenskyy's Bring Kids Back UA initiative, the Ukrainian state will provide support to applicants from temporarily occupied territories (TOT) seeking to enroll in Ukrainian universities.
10 July 2025
Ukraine, Italy sign Rome Manifesto to protect cultural heritage during war
Ukraine and Italy have signed the Rome Manifesto, which outlines the challenges of protecting cultural heritage during wartime and calls on international partners to strengthen their support for Ukraine in this area.
June becomes deadliest month for civilians in Ukraine in three years of war – UN
June 2025 recorded the highest number of civilian casualties in Ukraine since the start of the full-scale war, with 232 people killed and 1,343 wounded.
Ukrainian mother and three children rescued from Russian-occupied territory
A mother and her three children have been brought back to Ukraine from Russian-occupied territory as part of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s Bring Kids Back UA initiative.
09 July 2025
Kyiv to launch digital curfew passes to prevent abuse and boost security
Authorities in Kyiv are developing an IT-based solution to ensure the transparent and controlled issuance of movement passes during curfew hours.