Zelensky awards 697 defenders, 127 of them posthumously
President Volodymyr Zelensky has awarded state honors to 697 defenders of Ukraine, including 127 of them posthumously.
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28 May 2025
27 May 2025
Russian disinformation in Austria aims to demonize Ukraine and shift blame to victim – expert
Russia's strategy in its disinformation campaigns in Austria is to demonize Ukraine, shift the blame to the victim, and divert attention from Russia's aggression and responsibility.
Ukraine’s 'Contract 18–24' program may expand to include high-tech drone specialists
The Office of the President of Ukraine is considering expanding the “Contract 18–24” program to include specialities related to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs or drones).
Ziferblat band raises UAH 2M for Ukraine’s demining vehicles
The band Ziferblat, which represented Ukraine at Eurovision 2025, has raised 2 million hryvnias for demining systems during a charity fundraising campaign.
About 10,000 foreign students remain in Ukraine
Before Russia’s full-scale invasion, approximately 100,000 foreign students were enrolled in Ukrainian universities. Today, only about 10,000 remain.
Zelensky presents awards to Special Operations Forces soldiers
President Volodymyr Zelensky presented state awards to soldiers of the Special Operations Forces and handed over the Golden Star Orders to the families of fallen heroes who were posthumously honored with the title.
Ukraine plans to open over 180 underground schools in frontline regions this year - PM Shmyhal
In the frontline regions, 15 educational spaces for schoolchildren have been built, and more than 180 underground facilities are planned to be commissioned by the end of the year.
Over 240 National Guardsmen have received housing from state
In 2024, 213 servicemen of the National Guard of Ukraine received housing from the state, and another 30 guardsmen - Heroes of Ukraine and family members of the victims - received apartments as part of the President's initiative to support the military and strengthen social protection for defenders.
Two Ukrainian defenders released after being captured together
As part of the 1,000 for 1,000 prisoner exchange, two volunteers from Berdychiv, Zhytomyr region — Oleksandr Trushevskyi and Vladyslav Kondratiuk — have returned home from Russian captivity. Both served in the 139th Battalion of the 115th Territorial Defense Brigade and were captured together.
26 May 2025
Another teenager returned from TOT
As part of the initiative of the President of Ukraine Bring Kids Back UA, another Ukrainian teenager was rescued from the temporarily occupied territory.
Qatar helps return 68 Ukrainian children home - Lubinets
Thanks to the assistance of the State of Qatar, 68 Ukrainian children have been returned home.
Eighty-three cases of hepatitis A recorded in Kyiv
As many as 83 cases of hepatitis A have already been registered in Kyiv.
Rally to mark anniversary of assassination of Symon Petliura was held in Paris
On Sunday, the Ukrainian community in Paris held a commemorative event and a prayer service at Montparnasse Cemetery near the grave of Symon Petliura. May 25 marked the 99th anniversary of the death of this iconic figure in the history of the struggle for Ukrainian statehood.
25 May 2025
Azov Brigade fighters not included in major prisoner exchange
No servicemen from the 12th Azov Brigade were included in the recent 1000 for 1000 prisoner exchange.
SBU releases exclusive footage of latest prisoner exchange
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has published exclusive photos and video from the latest phase of the "1,000 for 1,000" prisoner exchange.
24 May 2025
Third phase of POW exchange to take place Sunday – Zelensky
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that the third phase of the 1000 for 1000 prisoner of war exchange will take place on Sunday, May 25.
Ukrainian soldier from Zhytomyr region, previously missing, returns from captivity
Among the 307 Ukrainian defenders freed from Russian captivity is Volodymyr Sydorchuk, a resident of the village of Korochenky in Zhytomyr region, who had been considered missing in action.
More than 630 children live in communities under evacuation in Sumy region
More than 630 children currently reside in communities across the Sumy region where mandatory evacuation has been announced.
Budanov shares video of Ukrainian defenders returning from Russian captivity
Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov, Chief of Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence, has shared a video capturing the return of Ukrainian defenders freed from Russian captivity on May 24.
Russia committed 836 crimes against journalists and media during its full-scale invasion
Over the past three years and three months of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia has committed 836 crimes against journalists and media outlets.
21 servicemen from Ministry of Internal Affairs among those released from Russian captivity - Klymenko
Among the 307 Ukrainian citizens released from Russian captivity on May 24 were 21 servicemen from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine.
Warriors held in Russian captivity since 2022 return home – Yermak
On May 24, Ukrainian soldiers who had been held in Russian captivity since 2022 returned home.
Coordination Headquarters: 307 Ukrainian defenders freed from captivity — all rank-and-file and sergeants
All 307 Ukrainian defenders released from Russian captivity on May 24 are servicemen from the private and sergeant corps.
Ukraine welcomes back 307 more heroes from Russian captivity
On May 24, 307 Ukrainian servicemen have returned from Russian captivity.
Ukraine celebrating Day of Slavic Literacy and Culture
The Day of Slavic Literacy and Culture is not only a tribute to the past but also a reminder that language unites a nation.
Ukrainian soldier freed from Russian captivity days after his daughter returned from TOT – Ombudsman
On May 23, a Ukrainian Armed Forces serviceman was freed from Russian captivity. His 15-year-old daughter had recently been brought back from temporarily occupied territories (TOT).
DNA testing of remains exhumed in Puzhnyky to take 2–3 months
DNA analysis of the remains exhumed in Puzhnyky will take approximately 2–3 months.
Ukraine prepares to conduct exhumation work in Poland this year - MCSC
Ukraine has received permission and is preparing to conduct exhumation work in Poland this year.
23 May 2025
Neizhpapa presents awards to marines fighting in hottest sectors of frontline
On the occasion of the Day of the Marines, Vice Admiral Oleksiy Neizhpapa, Commander of the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, presented awards to soldiers defending the homeland in the hottest sectors of the frontline.
Umerov: Prisoner exchange lists were formed with one goal - saving lives
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov emphasized that the prisoner exchange lists were compiled with a single overriding criterion: to save lives.