Russian archaeologist Butyagin plans to resume illegal excavations in Crimea
Russian archaeologist Alexander Butyagin has announced his intention to return to leading the Myrmekion archaeological expedition near temporarily occupied Kerch.
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30 April 2026
CoM approves new appointments at MoC
The Cabinet of Ministers has appointed Ivan Verbytsky as First Deputy Minister of Culture and Yevhen Lavrov as Deputy Minister.
Teen girl brought back to Ukraine from occupied Kherson region
A 15-year-old girl has been brought back to Ukrainian-controlled territory from the temporarily occupied part of the Kherson region, where Russian forces had arrested her mother and threatened to strip the family of parental rights.
Border guards detain 26 SBGS servicemen, 69 civilians for corruption this year
In 2026, border guards detained 26 servicemen of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine and 69 civilians over corruption-related offenses, with 53 individuals brought to criminal liability.
Association of Ukrainian Writers established in Rostock, Germany
In Rostock, at the German-Ukrainian Center (Deutsch-Ukrainisches Zentrum in Rostock e.V.), the Association of Ukrainian Writers in Germany was officially launched; it currently brings together 37 authors to promote Ukrainian literature in a European context.
29 April 2026
Jean Reno publishes thriller novel Escape about Russia's abduction of Ukrainian children
The legendary French actor authored a crime-thriller-style novel titled Escape, focusing on the kidnapping of Ukrainian children by Russia.
Area of oil pollution in Black Sea reaches nearly 800 square kilometers after Russian attack — ecologist
The oil slick that covered the Odesa coastline after Russian attacks on the port of Chornomorsk on April 26 has reached about 793 square kilometers.
Ukraine’s border guards curb draft evasion routes, bust 80 smuggling rings
Over the first three months of 2026, border guards uncovered 80 criminal groups engaged in the illegal smuggling of people across the border and detained about 3,000 offenders.
Dniester River becoming popular route for illegal border crossings, says spox Demchenko
Border guards have noted an increase in the number of people attempting to cross the border illegally via the Dniester River.
28 April 2026
President on winter preparations: Ukraine must build reserves to ensure people have what they need
Ukrainian authorities are preparing the energy system for the upcoming heating season. Every community in Ukraine must have a reserve—everything needed to ensure that people have electricity and heating no matter what happens.
About 20,000 foreign volunteers serve or have served in AFU
The growing number of foreign volunteers in the Ukrainian Defense Forces calls for a shift toward their systematic integration and the clarification of their legal status.
Environmental damage from shelling of Korosten in early April reaches nearly UAH 1 billion
Environmental experts estimate that damage caused by the Russian shelling of Korosten on April 3 amounts to UAH 988 million.
Zelenska presents unique guide for school leavers
In response to requests from teenagers, the team behind the “12–21” mental support spaces has developed a unique guide titled “Support for Everyone Taking the NMT.”
Sloviansk community has more than 200 water intake wells
There are over 200 water intake wells in the Sloviansk territorial community in Donetsk region, and their number is growing.
Bahrain strips more than 60 people of their citizenship over activities linked to Iran
Bahrain has stripped 69 people of their citizenship after they were convicted of communicating with foreign organizations and glorifying Iranian attacks during the recent conflict.
Film about life in Ukrainian shelters wins at The Webby Awards
The VR documentary “Shelter” has won at the The Webby Awards 2026 in the category Apps, Software & Immersive – Science & Education.
Injured deer Borys likely to undergo surgery
People are being urged not to disturb Borys the deer, who was injured in a road accident on March 23, as the animal needs peace and quiet.
27 April 2026
Zelensky awards 890 service members, 442 posthumously
President Volodymyr Zelensky has awarded state honors to 890 defenders of Ukraine, 442 of them posthumously.
About 47,000 civilians remain in Sloviansk community, up to 1,000 evacuate weekly
Around 47,000 civilians currently remain in the Sloviansk community of the Donetsk region, with up to 1,000 people leaving for safer areas each week.
Military ombudsman: Up to 1.6 million could potentially join Ukraine’s Armed Forces
Ukraine is currently experiencing a mobilization crisis; however, up to 1.6 million people could potentially join the armed forces, which could allow for rotation of military units.
Intel: Russians face mass layoffs this summer
As early as this summer, a significant number of state-owned and private companies in Russia may begin large-scale layoffs.
President: Some Chornobyl defenders still held in Russian captivity
Some defenders of the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, including National Guard soldiers, remain in Russian captivity.
About 150 trees planted on Khortytsia in honor of fallen defenders
In Zaporizhzhia, on Khortytsia Island, 151 trees were planted in the "Park of Honor" in memory of defenders from the region. In total, more than 540 trees have already been planted there.
26 April 2026
Zelensky on Chornobyl anniversary: Russia again putting world at risk of man-made disaster
On the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on the world to prevent nuclear terrorism by Russia.
British farmers deliver 38 more off-road vehicles to Ukrainian troops
British farmers have delivered another batch of 38 off-road vehicles to Ukraine’s military as part of the Pickups for Peace initiative.
Second attack in Dnipro injures three children
Three children were injured in Dnipro during a second attack on a residential neighborhood.
Zelensky: Ukraine will continue educational programs for Azerbaijani students
Ukraine will continue its educational programs for students from Azerbaijan.
25 April 2026
Drone attack leaves teenager without arm; family with two children evacuated again from Lyman
The “White Angel” police unit has once again evacuated a family with two children from Lyman in the Donetsk region, including a seriously injured 17-year-old boy.
Dnipro: 208 residents file police reports over property damage from enemy attacks
In Dnipro, 208 people reported to the police that their property had been damaged as a result of enemy attacks today, April 25.
Ukrainian-Polish Historians’ Congress seen as step toward historical reconciliation
The Ukrainian-Polish Congress of Historians, scheduled for May 6-8 in Baranów Sandomierski in southeastern Poland, could become a unique new platform for dialogue between the two sides and help move closer to a formula of reconciliation on complex historical issues, Ukrinform reports.