Ukraine brings back 11 more children from Russian occupation
Another 11 children have been returned to Ukrainian-controlled territory from the temporarily occupied areas of the Kherson region.
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13 June 2025
EU agrees to extend temporary protection for Ukrainians until March 2027
The Council of the European Union has reached an agreement to extend the temporary protection mechanism for Ukrainian citizens until March 2027.
Ombudsman comments on number of Ukrainians remaining abroad amid war
As over 6.9 million Ukrainians were forced to flee country due to Russia’s full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian government must create conditions for their eventual return.
Laminated birth certificate not grounds to prevent child’s border crossing – Ukraine’s SBGS
Information suggesting that border guards may deny a child from crossing the border due to a laminated birth certificate is not true.
12 June 2025
SBU releases exclusive footage of prisoner exchange
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has released exclusive video footage of the prisoner exchange that took place on June 12.
MP clarifies roles for contract soldiers aged 60+, says “not about storming”
Persons who have reached the age limit for military service and sign a contract with the Armed Forces of Ukraine will mainly perform tasks at the strategic and operational-strategic levels.
Shelter, evacuation, and housing for IDPs: PM Shmyhal held meeting in Dnipropetrovsk region
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal instructed the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration, together with the Ministry of Finance, to develop a mechanism that will enable the timely completion of construction and installation of shelters in the region.
Ukraine, Sweden discuss cooperation in military space sector
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry held talks with a Swedish delegation on developing cooperation in space technologies for defense purposes.
Exhumation of Ukrainian graves in Poland not to begin before autumn – Poland’s IPN
The Ukrainian side has submitted a request to Poland’s Institute of National Remembrance (IPN) to conduct exhumation of Ukrainian graves in the town of Jureczkowa, located in the Subcarpathian Voivodeship. The exhumation works are expected to begin no earlier than this autumn, pending necessary approvals.
Ukraine allows Poland to conduct exhumation works in Lviv – culture ministry
Ukraine has granted permission to the Polish side to carry out exhumation works for Polish soldiers who died in 1939 and were buried in the former village of Zboiska, now within the city limits of Lviv.
Ambassador to Hungary attends graduation at Ukrainian Educational Center in Budapest
Fedir Shandor, Ukraine's ambassador to Hungary, went to the graduation ceremony at the Ukrainian Education Center for Refugees in Budapest, which started right after Russia invaded Ukraine.
Ukraine joins European archival space with 450+ unique digitized records
More than 450 unique documents from Ukraine’s National Archival Fund have been made publicly available, with annotations in English, on the Archives Portal Europe.
11 June 2025
Zelensky, European leaders honor fallen defenders in Odesa
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the leaders participating in the Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit paid tribute to the fallen defenders of Ukraine in Odesa.
SSU shows exclusive footage from today’s exchange of fallen soldiers’ bodies
The Security Service of Ukraine has released exclusive photos and videos from the repatriation events that took place on June 11.
Coordination Headquarters warns POWs’ relatives about increased scammer activity
The Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War is warning about a surge in fraudulent activity. Scammers posing as representatives of Russian authorities allegedly responsible for prisoner exchanges have been calling the relatives of Ukrainian defenders, urging them to send electronic appeals to state and international organizations.
Ukraine’s religious leaders appeal to international community to stop Russian attacks on shrines
Heads of Ukrainian churches and religious organizations have published a joint appeal to the international community to take all measures to stop Russia’s barbaric acts, including missile and drone strikes targeting Ukrainian shrines and temples.
SSU showed exclusive footage of prisoner exchange
The Security Service of Ukraine has released exclusive video footage of the prisoner exchange that took place on June 10.
Six dimensions of accessibility: Zelenska launches 'When You Can' campaign
First Lady Olena Zelenska has announced the launch of the national social change campaign "When You Can, "aimed at raising awareness about six key dimensions of accessibility.
10 June 2025
Poll: 78% of Ukrainians reject idea of handing Russia lands not currently under Moscow’s control
A total of 78% of Ukrainians recently surveyed reject the transfer to Russia of territories controlled by the Ukrainian government.
First Mental Health Center in Ukraine opened in Vinnytsia
The first educational and methodological center for mental health in Ukraine has opened in Vinnytsia.
EU sanctions against Russia: Presidential representative says what is “disappointing” about new package
The President of Ukraine's representative on sanctions policy, Vladislav Vlasyuk, said that the EU's 18th sanctions package was disappointing because it didn't include restrictions on Russian sea terminals and only targeted a small number of Russian tankers.
Mandatory evacuation announced in seven settlements in Kharkiv region
Due to the intensification of Russian shelling of the Kupiansk district of the Kharkiv region, a decision has been made to evacuate seven settlements of the Shevchenkivska community in the Kupiansk district.
Zelensky enacts NSDC sanctions against those involved in Russification of Ukrainian children
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has enacted a decision by the National Security and Defense Council to impose sanctions on individuals and legal entities involved in the policy of Russification of Ukrainian children.
Yermak, Vatican Secretary of State discuss return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia
Andriy Yermak, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, held a phone conversation with Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin to discuss the crucial issue of returning Ukrainian children abducted by Russia.
Over half of Ukrainians stand firm against any territorial concessions
Some 52% of Ukrainians surveyed recently categorically oppose any territorial concessions to the aggressor state Russia.
Famed St. Sophia Cathedral damaged in Russian air raid targeting Kyiv
In Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, na 11th-century St. Sophia Cathedral sustained damage as a result of Russia’s air attack overnight Tuesday, June 10.
Deer antlers from three centuries ago found on Khortytsia Island
On Khortytsia Island, a resident of Zaporizhzhia found the antlers of a red deer that lived in this area more than three centuries ago.
Estonia studies Ukraine’s experience in recruiting women into military – commissioner
Estonia and other countries should pay attention to Ukraine's experience in recruiting women into the armed forces.
09 June 2025
SBU releases exclusive footage of prisoner exchange
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has released exclusive photos and a video from the prisoner exchange that took place on June 9.
Ukraine, Russia start all-for-all swap of several POW categories
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the start of the exchange of prisoners of war, which will proceed in several stages over the coming days. Among the categories of those being brought back to Ukraine are the injured and seriously wounded, as well as soldiers under 25 years of age.