Since year starts, Ukraine returns 31 children abducted by Russians – Zarivna
Since the beginning of the year, Ukraine has managed to return 31 children who were previously abducted by Russians.
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10 February 2025
Lithuania to allocate nearly EUR 32M for education of Ukrainians in 2025
The Lithuanian government has decided to allocate nearly €32 million this year to support the education of Ukrainians who arrived in the country due to the war.
Ukraine set to start exhumation of Volyn tragedy victims this spring – Ambassador
Ukraine’s Ambassador to Poland, Vasyl Bodnar, has announced plans to begin the exhumation of Polish victims of the Volyn tragedy this spring.
09 February 2025
Heat supply to 169 apartment buildings restored in Donetsk region after shelling
Heat supply has been restored to 169 apartment buildings in Donetsk region, which were previously cut off as a result of Russian shelling and damage to energy infrastructure.
Soldier with severe head injuries found near Zhytomyr
A 27-year-old soldier of one of the military units was found near Zhytomyr and diagnosed with severe head injuries.
Screenings of Ukrainian documentary People of Steel taking place in UK
A series of screenings of the Ukrainian documentary People of Steel is taking place across the United Kingdom with the support of the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War.
Another humanitarian cargo from Pope Francis arrives in Kharkiv
A new shipment of aid from Pope Francis, prepared by the Vatican's Dicastery of the Ministry of Mercy in cooperation with the Ukrainian Greek Catholic community in Rome, has arrived in Kharkiv.
Ukraine expected to see temperatures from -11°C to -8°C
On Sunday, February 9, there will be no precipitation in Ukraine, with temperatures ranging from 11° Celsius to 8° Celsius during the day.
08 February 2025
Eurovision 2025: Ziferblat wins National Selection
The band Ziferblat will represent Ukraine at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025.
UK to allocate £25M for Ukraine’s social recovery
The United Kingdom will allocate £25 million to launch the SPIRIT programme to support an inclusive and sustainable social recovery in Ukraine.
Special police unit evacuates two women and a girl from border area of Sumy region
Police officers from the "White Angel" special unit evacuated a 12-year-old girl, her mother and grandmother from the Krasnopillia community of the Sumy region, which suffers from constant shelling by Russian forces.
Mariupol schoolchildren forced to write ‘letters of gratitude’ to Russian soldiers
In temporarily occupied Mariupol, schoolchildren are being forced to write “letters of gratitude” to Russian soldiers.
Real prison terms possible: CCD warns against sharing videos of attack sites
Head of the Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD) under Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) Andrii Kovalenko reminded citizens that sharing videos from Russian attack sites is a criminal offense.
EU Commissioner after visiting Ukraine: supporting culture key security factor
EU Commissioner for Youth, Culture, Sport, and Gender Equality Glenn Micallef stated that the European Union must allocate more funds to culture, as it is vital for security.
PM: Ukraine aims to be among top three AI leaders by 2030
Ukraine plans to introduce artificial intelligence into all key areas of governance and become one of the three countries leading in the integration of AI-based solutions by 2030.
07 February 2025
Disinformation wave on rise in Germany ahead of elections
Two weeks before the federal election in Germany, the spread of fake news and misinformation, often masterminded by Russia, has intensified, including through the so-called “alternative” media.
Czech President extends protection period for Ukrainian refugees
On Thursday, Czech President Petr Pavel signed amendments to the law on expanding the protection of refugees from Ukraine from Russian military aggression.
Fifth Ukrainian Bookshelf opens in Finland
Ambassador of Ukraine Olha Dibrova opened the fifth Ukrainian bookshelf in Finland - this time Ukrainian books appeared in the Lahti Library.
Russia could stand behind sabotage efforts in Germany to undermine Greens - media
A wave of sabotage incidents, likely backed by Moscow, swept across Germany on the eve of the elections as perpetrators vandalized hundreds of cars in an attempt to compromise the Greens.
06 February 2025
NSDC sanctions 55 Russian citizens for destroying Ukrainian culture – Tochytskyi
Ukraine's Culture and Strategic Communications Minister, Mykola Tochytskyi, has announced the introduction of personal sanctions against 55 Russian citizens and three museums registered under Russian law that operate in temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories.
Eight more Ukrainian children brought back from Crimea
Eight more illegally deported Ukrainian children have been successfully returned from temporarily occupied Crimea.
Zelensky: There should be clear program to support IDPs within two weeks
President Volodymyr Zelensky has instructed Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko and Deputy Prime Minister for Reconstruction and Minister of Community and Territorial Development Oleksii Kuleba to develop a clear program to support IDPs.
Zelensky asks EBRD to support veterans after USAID program suspension
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky offered the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to help with veterans' support programs after the suspension of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
Issue of compulsory military draft for women “off table” - MP
The issue of obligatory mobilization of Ukrainian women liable for military service is not on the agenda. Female Ukrainians may join the Army only consensually.
Zelensky awards Hero of Ukraine title to three soldiers, two posthumously
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine with the "Golden Star" Order to Yaroslav Kozub, Maksym Ocheretnyi (posthumously), and Yevhenii Lemeshenko (posthumously).
Ternopil allocates 960,000 for repair of house damaged by Russian drone
In Ternopil, a house damaged by an enemy drone will be repaired, for which UAH 960,000 have been allocated from the city budget.
05 February 2025
Zelensky: We must make healthcare more affordable
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stated that concrete steps need to be taken to make healthcare more affordable for the people of Ukraine.
Poland opens 280 criminal cases against Ukrainians for "aiding illegal migration" in 2024
In 2024, approximately 600 people were criminally prosecuted in Poland for assisting illegal migrants, nearly half of them are Ukrainian citizens.
Evidence linking five Russians to abduction of Ukrainian children submitted to ICC
The OSINT for Ukraine Foundation has submitted evidence to the International Criminal Court (ICC) implicating five Russian officials in the forced transfer of Ukrainian children to Russia.
International war damage register to accept claims across all categories this year – Ministry of Justice
The Ukrainian Ministry of Justice expects that in 2025, the International Register of Damage caused by Russia’s aggression against Ukraine will begin accepting claims in all approved categories.