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Ukraine participating in IBBY International Congress

Ukraine is participating in the 39th International Congress of the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY), which began in Trieste, Italy.

Ukrainians may own up to 5 million units of unregistered firearms - Interior Ministry

Ukrainians may have 2 to 5 million units of unregistered weapons, says Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Bohdan Drapyatyi.

Latvian media to buy first 50 drones for Ukraine following fundraiser

Public mass media of Latvia have ordered the first batch of 50 drones to be handed over to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, using the funds already raised during the campaign launched ahead of Ukraine’s Independence Day.

Two-thirds of Ukrainians do not trust China as mediator in negotiations with Russia

As many as 62% of Ukrainians do not trust China as a possible mediator in peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, while 22% others would be ready to trust Beijing with such a role.

Bomb shelters set up in 23 schools in Mykolaiv

In Mykolaiv, bomb shelters have been set up in 23 of the 40 schools where it is planned to resume offline education.

Another 14 children returned to government-controlled territory

Another 14 children who were in the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions have been returned to the government-controlled territory of Ukraine.

Lithuania's Migration Department confirms extension of residence permits for refugees until 2026

The Lithuanian Migration Department confirmed that the new temporary residence permits issued to Ukrainian refugees on the basis of temporary protection will be valid until March 4, 2026.

Three European microsurgeons perform 15 operations in Ukraine in one month

Microsurgeons from Latvia and Italy spent a month working as volunteers in hospitals in Lviv, Vinnytsia, Odesa, and Zhytomyr, consulting and performing difficult surgeries on wounded soldiers.

Latvia hands over 20 more cars confiscated for drunken driving to Ukraine

On Tuesday, the Latvian government decided to donate 20 more vehicles confiscated from drunk drivers to Ukraine.

Zelensky meets with representatives of Ecumenical Patriarchate

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky had a meeting with representatives of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

Return of Ukrainian children: international expert group presents White Paper

Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak took part in the presentation of the White Paper “Protecting Children from Forced Displacement and Deportation” - the first document developed by the international expert group Bring Kids Back UA.

Speaker of Canada’s Parliament: "We fundamentally all are Ukrainian"

Speaker of the House of Commons of Canada’s Parliament, Greg Fergus, said that, considering the significant contribution of Ukrainian migrants to the development of Canada, all Canadians "can consider themselves a little Ukrainian."

Zelenska attends mine safety class for Ukrainian youths

Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska visited a mine safety training session run by The Halo Trust Ukraine specifically for children in a Zakarpattia activity camp.

Five more families returned to Ukrainian-controlled territory

Five more families have been returned to the Ukrainian-controlled territory from the temporarily occupied part of the Kherson region.

Despite ban, nearly 30,000 pilgrims come to Pochaiv Lavra

About 30,000 pilgrims arrived at the Pochaiv Lavra on the eve of the feast of the Assumption of the Mother of God, despite the ban on mass events imposed by the local authorities in Ternopil and Khmelnytskyi regions.

Russian strike on Kramatorsk: Wounded Polish journalist remains in Ukraine

Polish journalist and volunteer Monika Andruszewska, who was injured in a Russian missile attack on Kramatorsk on the night of August 25, is not going to return to Poland for treatment, she will stay in Ukraine.

Mother of deceased pilot with call sign Juice allowed to board F-16

The mother of the deceased pilot Andriy Pilshchikov was allowed to sit in the cockpit of the F-16 fighter jet her son dreamed of flying.

PGO opens case over possible organization of illegal border crossing by Dmytruk

Law enforcement officers have opened a criminal investigation into the alleged organization of an illegal border crossing by a Ukrainian MP.

Canada to earmark $7.3mn on reintegration programs for abducted Ukrainian children returning back home from abroad

Independence Day saw Ukrainian flag hoisted over Defense Ministry’s building in The Hague, the Netherlands

Honoring Ukraine’s Independence Day, the Dutch Ministry of Defense hoisted Ukraine’s national flag over its building in The Hague, alongside the Dutch flag.

President signs laws to support military

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has signed laws to support military personnel.

SBU shows exclusive footage of POW swap

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) showed exclusive photos and video footage of the latest exchange of prisoners of war.

Another 115 soldiers returned to Ukraine from Russian captivity

Ukraine has returned another 115 soldiers from Russian captivity.

Zelensky and his wife take part in prayer for Ukraine at St. Sophia Cathedral

On Independence Day, President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska took part in the solemn prayer service “Prayer for Ukraine”.

Zelensky signs law banning activities of Russian church

President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a law banning the activities of religious organizations associated with Russia in Ukraine.

Presidential couple lays flowers at Wall of Remembrance in Kyiv

President Volodymyr Zelensky and his wife Olena laid flowers at the Wall of Remembrance in Kyiv to honor the memory of those who gave their lives defending Ukraine.

Ukraine celebrates its 33rd anniversary

MoH: 5,200 Ukrainians have been evacuated for treatment abroad

Already 5,234 Ukrainians have been evacuated for treatment abroad.

Italy ready to cooperate with Ukraine to return children abducted by Russia - ambassador

Italy is ready to cooperate with the Ukrainian authorities and concerned international organizations to return Ukrainian minors illegally transferred to Russia.

Canada's minister of international development visits wounded Ukrainian veterans

Canada's Minister of International Development Ahmed Hussen during his stay in Ukraine visited Ukrainian veterans undergoing rehabilitation after injuries.