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.
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30 August 2025
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.
28 August 2025
Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Moscow Patriarchate recognized as affiliated with Russian Orthodox Church
The State Service for Ethnopolitics and Freedom of Conscience (SSEFC) has recognized the Kyiv Metropolis of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate) as affiliated with the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC).
Queues at Slovak border are not related to permission for 18-22 year olds to leave country
Queues at the Slovak border are not related to the Cabinet of Ministers' decision on the departure of 18-22 year old men abroad.
Russians uncover Khazar settlement from 8th–10th centuries during road construction near Novoazovsk
Russian invaders uncovered a Khazar settlement dating back to the 8th–10th centuries during road construction works near the occupied Novoazovsk.
UWC delegation discusses support for Ukrainian culture
A delegation from the Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) met with the leadership of Ukraine's Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications during an official visit to the country.
27 August 2025
Government decree permits border crossing for Ukrainian men under 22
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has published a resolution amending the Rules for Crossing the State Border of Ukraine, which permits men under the age of 22 to travel abroad.
Russia recruits women from low-income countries via BRICS to produce drones – intelligence
Russia is expanding its recruitment for drone production in African, Asian, and Latin American countries, using the special economic zone Alabuga in Tatarstan as the center of the program.
Government allows female local council deputies to travel abroad during martial law
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has allowed female deputies of local councils, who work voluntarily, to cross the border freely during martial law.
Ukraine, Russia swap letters from POWs
The Ukrainian and Russian sides have exchanged letters from prisoners of war on both sides and discussed arrangements for delivering humanitarian parcels.
Transit center for IDPs opens in Dnipropetrovsk region
A transit center has been opened in Voloske, Dnipro district, to support people fleeing frontline areas of the Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk regions.
26 August 2025
DR Congo joins International Coalition for Return of Ukrainian Children
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is joining the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children as part of President Zelensky’s initiative Bring Kids Back UA.
Men under 22 will be allowed to cross border freely – government decision
At its Tuesday meeting, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine updated the rules for crossing the state border.
Norway provides significant support in returning Ukrainian children – Yermak
Norway, as a key member of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, is providing substantial assistance to Ukraine in this effort.
Poland’s President refuses to sign amendment extending aid for Ukrainians
Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki announced on Monday that he had not signed an amendment to the law on aid for Ukrainian citizens.
25 August 2025
Identification of WWII victims found by Ukrainian-Polish expedition underway in Lviv
In Lviv, a joint Ukrainian-Polish expedition is completing search and exhumation works during which a mass grave containing the remains of about 40 victims of the Second World War was discovered.
Blocking Russian music on streaming platforms to protect Ukraine's cultural space – Language Ombudswoman
Blocking Russian music on streaming platforms is a necessary step to protect Ukraine's cultural space.
Belarus restricts fuel supplies to Russia – intelligence
Belarus is limiting fuel supplies to Russia despite the fuel crisis facing the aggressor country.
National Prayer Breakfast held in Kyiv
On August 25, Kyiv hosted the second National Prayer Breakfast, attended by over 1,000 guests, including around 350 international participants.
Trump’s spiritual advisor meets families of Azovstal defenders
Pastor Mark Burns, spiritual advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump, met with the wives and mothers of imprisoned defenders of Mariupol’s Azovstal to discuss the situation of Ukrainian prisoners of war.
“A disgrace and an insult”: Ukraine’s MFA responds to Woody Allen’s participation in Moscow Film Week
Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned the decision of actor and director Woody Allen, a four-time Academy Award winner, to take part in the Moscow International Film Week.
30-meter flag unfurled and car rally held in Ottawa to mark Ukraine’s Independence Day
Several events were held in Ottawa, the capital of Canada, to mark Ukraine’s Independence Day.
Zelensky awards state honors to 143 foreign nationals
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has awarded state honors to 143 foreign citizens for their significant contributions to strengthening international cooperation, supporting Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, engaging in charitable activities, and promoting Ukraine globally.
24 August 2025
Prisoner exchange on Independence Day: SBU releases exclusive footage
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has released exclusive video footage of the prisoner exchange that took place on August 24, Ukraine's Independence Day.
Ukraine and Russia conduct another prisoner exchange
Ukraine and Russia carried out another prisoner exchange, including the return of journalist Dmytro Khyliuk, who had been abducted in Kyiv region in March 2022.
President Zelensky, First Lady, PM Carney honor fallen soldiers in Kyiv
President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska, together with Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney, paid tribute to Ukraine’s fallen heroes at the Wall of Remembrance in Kyiv.