Documentary “Hell Jumper” about Ukraine war wins International Emmy
The British documentary Hell Jumper on BBC Two about the Russia-Ukraine war won the International Emmy Award for Best Documentary.
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26 November 2025
Memorial service for victims of Russian attack held in Ternopil
In Ternopil, the Head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church (UGCC), His Beatitude Sviatoslav Shevchuk, together with the Apostolic Nuncio to Ukraine, Archbishop Visvaldas Kulbokas, as well as bishops of the UGCC and the Roman Catholic Church, met with residents of buildings destroyed by the Russian attack and held memorial services for the deceased.
Team of scientists sets out for ‘Akademik Vernadsky’ station
A team of participants in a seasonal expedition has departed for Ukraine’s Antarctic station ‘Akademik Vernadsky’ to conduct new research and carry out urgent technical work.
25 November 2025
Ukrainians not to be forced to leave Germany in haste after end of hostilities – migration official
Once hostilities in Ukraine come to an end, the question of returning Ukrainian asylum seekers home will arise. Still, they will not be required to leave the Federal Republic of Germany within tight deadlines or without consideration of individual circumstances.
In Berlin and across FRG, number of new protection seekers increases, predominantly young men
In the federal state of Berlin, 56,000 Ukrainians who sought protection after the start of Russia’s full-scale war are currently registered. In recent months, the number of new asylum seekers has increased substantially, primarily due to a rise in the number of young men.
Ukrinform photographer’s image named among Time’s 100 best photos of 2025
A photograph by Ukrinform photojournalist Dmytro Smolienko, taken in Zaporizhzhia region, has been included in Time magazine’s list of the 100 best photos of 2025.
Over 20,000 subscribers in Odesa without power after Russian attack
In Odesa, 20,300 consumers in the Prymorskyi and Peresypskyi districts remain without electricity.
Modern technologies and AI facilitate human trafficking, Social Policy Minister says
Ukraine’s Minister of Social Policy, Family and Unity, Denys Uliutin, told the High-Level Plenary of the Global Assembly on the appraisal of the United Nations Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons that risks in this sphere are rising due to Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Ukraine and EU aim to make refugees’ return safe and comfortable, Minister of Social Policy says
European countries must help Ukrainian communities to develop infrastructure so that Ukrainians abroad will voluntarily return home.
Ukraine warns UN: Russian war fuels surge in human trafficking
Minister of Social Policy, Family and Unity Denys Uliutin told the United Nations that Ukraine is preparing a national program to combat human trafficking, as Russia’s full-scale invasion has created conditions for the expansion and transformation of this phenomenon.
Only one hotel complex, not entire Drahobrat resort in Zakarpattia up for sale, expert explains
The Drahobrat resort in Zakarpattia is not actually being sold — only one hotel complex with the same name has been put up for sale.
24 November 2025
Schools in Odesa to switch to hybrid format tomorrow due to damage to energy facilities
Due to damage to energy facilities caused by Russian drone attacks, social buses will run in Odesa tomorrow, and schools will switch to a blended learning format.
Russia accelerates digital self-isolation – intelligence
Widespread communication disruptions affecting various parts of Russia indicate a rapid decline of openness in the national internet. Regional outages are impacting not only mobile networks but also fixed-line internet.
US disbands Elon Musk's department
The US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), established by the Donald Trump administration under the leadership of Elon Musk, has effectively ceased operations.
Unknown drones force temporary airport shutdown in Netherlands
In the Netherlands, several drones were detected over the Eindhoven Airport area on the evening of November 22, prompting the suspension of air traffic.
23 November 2025
UN climate conference ends without key decisions – media
The UN climate conference COP30 in Belem, Brazil, ended with a compromise that did not meet most participants' demands, except for a promise by wealthy countries to triple financial aid for adaptation to global warming.
22 November 2025
EU countries commemorate victims of Holodomor in Ukraine and draw parallels with present
Several European politicians have published statements in memory of the millions of Ukrainians who died as a result of the Holodomor, orchestrated by the Soviet authorities in Ukraine.
Ukraine commemorates Holodomor victims
On Saturday, November 22, Ukraine commemorates the victims of the Holodomor, a massive orchestrated famine.
Pope meets group of Ukrainian children
Pope Leo XIV received a group of Ukrainian children who were returned home as part of the Bring Kids Back UA presidential program.
21 November 2025
Medic and volunteer Marina Vorontsova from Hostri Kartuzy unit killed on front line
Combat medic Marina Vorontsova (call sign “Laherta”) was killed in the Pokrovsk direction.
Ukraine extradites Russian serviceman who tortured Lithuanian volunteer in Zaporizhzhia
The Security Service of Ukraine, the Office of the Prosecutor General, and the National Police have transferred to Lithuania a Russian serviceman who tortured a Lithuanian volunteer in the temporarily occupied part of the Zaporizhzhia region.
Zelensky sends Pope letter seeking help to free Ukrainian captives
During a meeting with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State, and Deputy Head of the Office of the President, Iryna Vereshchuk, delivered a letter from President Volodymyr Zelensky to Pope Leo XIV, requesting the facilitation of the release of Ukrainians captured and deported by Russia.
Ukraine urges UN to support resolution on return of abducted children
Ukraine has presented UN member states with a draft General Assembly resolution titled "Return of Ukrainian Children" and called on them to support the document, which will be considered in early December.
20 November 2025
Zelensky awarded pupils and students with “Future of Ukraine” distinction
President Volodymyr Zelensky awarded pupils and students with the “Future of Ukraine” distinction.
EU imposes sanctions on Russians involved in torturing Viktoria Roshchyna and other Ukrainians
On November 20, the EU Council imposed restrictive measures on ten individuals responsible for serious human rights violations or abuses and for repression against civil society and the democratic opposition in Russia.
Russia’s war against Ukraine pursues genocidal intent, experts claim
The unprovoked war waged by Putin’s Russia against Ukraine reflects genocidal intent and actions aimed at destroying the Ukrainian nation.
Russia blocks Ukrainian and international media to trap occupied regions in information blackout — DIU
Russian authorities in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine are attempting to create an information “bubble” in which access to Ukrainian and international resources is blocked, and any information not controlled by the Kremlin is censored.
19 November 2025
501 children remain in forced evacuation zone in Donetsk region
In the settlements of Donetsk region, where families with children are being forcibly evacuated, there are 420 families with 501 children.
Demchenko: Among Ukrainians deported from U.S. are 45 men and five women
Among the 50 Ukrainian citizens deported from the United States, 45 were men and five were women.
18 November 2025
Fifty Ukrainians deported from US returned to Ukraine via Shehyni checkpoint – SBGS
Fifty Ukrainian citizens who were deported from the United States have returned to Ukraine.