Flag unfurled in Kharkiv near Russian-damaged Derzhprom building to mark Unity Day
At noon on January 22, several dozen Kharkiv residents unfurled a blue-and-yellow flag near the Derzhprom building, which was damaged twice by Russian strikes.
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22 January 2025
First killings on Maidan: investigation of Interior Ministry employees armed with Fort-500 rifles continues
In the case of the first murders during the Revolution of Dignity - Serhiy Nigoyan, Mykhailo Zhyznevsky and Roman Senyk - the investigation is working with the employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs who served on the days of the murders.
Tochytskyi, Hungarian minister discuss strengthening cultural ties between two countries
Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine Mykola Tochytskyi had a phone call with his Hungarian counterpart Balázs Hankó to discuss the importance of developing cultural ties between the two countries.
In Qatar, Lubinets discusses return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia
Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets and Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi have discussed the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia.
21 January 2025
More than 7,000 Russian environmental crimes recorded in Ukraine since full-scale invasion
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Russia has committed more than 7,000 environmental crimes in Ukraine, resulting in losses exceeding EUR 72.9 billion.
UN assures it will not leave Ukraine because of pause in war
The United Nations will not stop providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine in the event of a pause in the war.
Ukraine can be a humanitarian superpower after the war - UN Under-Secretary-General
The experience and potential of non-governmental organizations built up as a result of Russian aggression will make Ukraine a leading exporter of humanitarian aid.
Unity of Allied Forces-2025 Forum starts in Transcarpathia
The sixth international forum Unity of Allied Forces-2025 has commenced in Rakhiv district of Transcarpathia. The event brings together military personnel from Ukraine and NATO member states, as well as representatives of international delegations.
20 January 2025
Civilian shootings in Bucha: 7 more Russian soldiers to be brought to justice
Seven more Russian soldiers involved in the shootings of civilians in Bucha, Kyiv region, will be brought to criminal responsibility.
EU allocates EUR 116M for education of Ukrainian children in Polish schools
The European Commission has announced a EUR 116 million financial assistance package to support the education of Ukrainian children in Polish schools and to prepare them for further integration into the European labour market.
One Russian, one Belarusian nationals recognized as refugees in Ukraine in 2024
In 2024, the State Migration Service recognized one Russian citizen and one Belarusian citizen as refugees in Ukraine.
Denmark’s Defense Ministry debunks Russian fake about F-16 instructor’s death in Ukraine
The claim of a Danish F-16 instructor allegedly killed by a Russian missile strike in Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk region, has been debunked as a fabrication by Kremlin propaganda.
State registers fully restored following cyberattack, Ukrainian data remain intact – minister
The infrastructure of Ukraine's state registers has been fully restored following the largest cyberattack by Russia to date.
Constitutional Court to lose quorum Jan 27 once three judges resign at once - source
The Constitutional Court of Ukraine will lose its quorum on January 27 and will no longer be eligible to hold sessions of the Grand Chamber and the Second Senate after the simultaneous resignation of its three judges.
Zelensky praises feat of Ukraine’s “Cyborgs”, Donetsk Airport defenders
President Volodymyr Zelensky recalled the heroic 242-day effort of Ukrainian troops to defend the Donetsk Airport against the overwhelming Russian forces.
Kyiv sees no climatic winter for past three years
Climatic winter has not been recorded in Kyiv for the last three years (2022—2024).
19 January 2025
First Lady: Synchronized development of mental aid to both civilians, military Ukraine’s strategic task
To restore Ukraine's human capital, it is important to develop psychological support not only in the civilian medical sector, but also in military healthcare in parallel lines.
President, First Lady visit wounded defenders of Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky and his wife Olena visited soldiers who are being treated for injuries in the hottest spots of the frontline.
Most Poles do not see Ukraine in EU, NATO without resolving Volyn tragedy
The majority of Poles (59.5%) do not see Ukraine in the EU and NATO until the problems related to the Volyn tragedy are resolved in relations with Poland.
Umerov signs order appointing Kachur as Head of National Ground Forces Academy
Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov, following the directive of President Volodymyr Zelensky, has signed an order appointing Colonel Roman Kachur as Head of Hetman Petro Sahaidachnyi National Ground Forces Academy.
Zelensky directs appointment of new head for National Ground Forces Academy
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has instructed Defense Minister Rustem Umerov to appoint Colonel Roman Kachur as the head of Hetman Sahaidachnyi National Ground Forces Academy.
UOC-MP Cathedral damaged by blast wave in Zaporizhzhia
In Zaporizhzhia, St. Andrew's Cathedral of the UOC was damaged as a result of a morning attack by Russian troops.
18 January 2025
"Knights of Light" exhibit launches in Paris, showcasing works by artists from Ukraine’s Army
The Ukrainian Cultural Center in Paris opened the Knights of Light exhibition, which features 11 works by four contemporary Ukrainian artists who are currently serving with Ukraine’s Defense Forces, including Bohdan Sokur, Danylo Skliarov, Roman Khrushch, and Vitaliy Haidar.
Almost 8,000 people acquire Ukrainian citizenship in 2024
A total of 7,943 individuals became holders of Ukrainian passports last year.
Production of 122 film projects continues in Ukraine with support of Ukrainian State Film Agency
With the assistance of the Ukrainian State Film Agency, 122 film projects are currently being created.
17 January 2025
More than 31,500 Ukrainian citizens officially reside in Turkey
As of early 2025, 31,583 Ukrainian citizens officially reside in Turkey. Most Ukrainians live in the country's largest cities - Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, and Antalya. The country has seven honorary consuls and more than 20 officially registered Ukrainian unions.
Expert: Approach to booking 50% of prosecutors is essentially wrong
There are significant differences in the status of a “specialized” prosecutor and a prosecutor in uniform.
Russian authorities exerting pressure on residents of occupied territories - HRW
The Russian authorities keep exerting pressure on residents of occupied territories of Ukraine, forcing them to obtain Russian passports through harassment, intimidation, arbitrary detention, and restrictions on access to social services, including health care.
Six more children evacuated from frontline villages in Kherson region
Police officers have successfully evacuated two families with six children from the frontline villages of Zelenivka and Komyshany in the Kherson region.
16 January 2025
More than 4.2M Ukrainians under temporary protection in EU – Eurostat
On November 30, 2024, slightly more than 4.2 million people who fled Ukraine as a consequence of the Russian invasion had temporary protection status in the European Union.