Patriarch Filaret dies at 97
Patriarch Filaret of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church has died at the age of 97.
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20 March 2026
Rescue dog Hanna, who helped find over 170 people after Russian strikes, dies
Hanna, a Doberman rescue dog who helped locate more than 170 people during extremely difficult missions, has passed away.
Andriushchenko: Russia plans to resettle over one million people in Donetsk region
Russia plans to bring over a million new residents to the Donetsk region by 2045—this is outlined in the master plans for the occupied cities.
Expert: Social media clips sparking anger or despair classic PSYOPS triggers
A classic PSYOPS trigger is when a social media clip provokes strong anger, panic, or hopelessness.
19 March 2026
New bus routes to be introduced in Sumy region to maintain logistics amid Russian strikes – Kuleba
New combined bus routes are being developed in the Sumy region to ensure uninterrupted logistics amid ongoing Russian strikes on railway infrastructure.
Ukraine allocates over UAH 2B for school shelters in high-risk communities – Svyrydenko
The Ukrainian government has allocated more than UAH 2 billion in subventions to equip shelters in educational institutions across 30 communities.
Apostolic nuncio highlights Holy See's role in returning deported Ukrainian children
The Holy See plays primarily a moral and diplomatic role in the process of returning Ukrainian children deported to Russia, according to Apostolic Nuncio to Ukraine Visvaldas Kulbokas.
Sean Penn visits Ukraine's Spartan brigade, meets frontline troops
American actor Sean Penn visited servicemen of the 3rd Spartan Operational Brigade of Ukraine's National Guard.
Kyiv Regional Children's Hospital receives advanced equipment from German government
The Kyiv Regional Children's Hospital has received modern, high-tech medical equipment.
18 March 2026
Bribery, business pressure case: Court sets bail for SBU official, detains intermediary
Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court has set bail at UAH 998,400 for a deputy head of the Security Service of Ukraine's (SBU) Kyiv regional directorate suspected of bribery and exerting pressure on businesses.
Sean Penn visits Ukrainian frontline unit in Donetsk region
American actor Sean Penn visited a unit of Ukraine's 157th Mechanized Brigade operating in the Donetsk region.
Ukraine support initiative launched in Luxembourg with European embassies, European Commission
In Luxembourg, the civic organization LUkraine Association, together with several European embassies and the European Commission, has launched an advocacy coalition in support of Ukraine titled "Defending Our Future Now."
Ukraine’s MFA comments on Polish court decision to extradite Russian archaeologist Butyagin
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has positively assessed the decision of the Warsaw District Court to extradite Russian archaeologist Aleksander Butyagin to Ukraine, where he is suspected of conducting illegal excavations in temporarily occupied Crimea.
In Gdynia, Poland, vandals steal Free Ukraine Square sign, consul says
In Gdynia, in northern Poland, unknown vandals stole a sign bearing the Polish inscription “Free Ukraine Square” (Plac Wolnej Ukrainy). The Ukrainian Consulate in Gdańsk has asked local police to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.
Expert: After shutting down Telegram, Russian intelligence recruitment agencies to shift to other platforms
The response to recruitment by Russian intelligence agencies via social media cannot be purely technical or repressive—shutting down Telegram or another platform will simply cause recruitment to shift to other platforms.
Warsaw court approves extradition of Russian archaeologist Butyagin to Ukraine
The District Court in Warsaw has ruled that the extradition of Russian archaeologist Alexander Butyagin to Ukraine is legally permissible. Butyagin is suspected of conducting illegal excavations in occupied Crimea.
Embassy of Ukraine in Belgium urges cancellation of Russian propaganda film screening
The Embassy of Ukraine in Belgium has appealed to Brussels authorities to prevent the screening of the propaganda documentary “Ukraine-Russie, derrière l'écran de fumée” (“Ukraine-Russia, behind the smokescreen”).
Mykolaiv Regional Administration planning 22% staff cuts amid budget shortfall – Kim
The Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration is preparing to reduce its staff by 22% due to a budget deficit.
“U Are the Universe” wins most awards: Parajanov Prize announces winners
The National Union of Cinematographers of Ukraine Parajanov Prize, named after Sergei Parajanov, announced on March 17 the best professional feature-length debuts created in 2025.
Around 30,000 Ukrainians use 'invincibility trains' this winter
This winter, 30,000 Ukrainians made use of the 'invincibility trains' that operated in cities experiencing interruptions in heating and electricity supply.
Ukrzaliznytsia presents Sean Penn with “Oscar” made from steel of railcar damaged in Russian attack
Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways) presented American actor and director Sean Penn with an “Oscar” crafted from the steel of a railcar damaged in a Russian attack.
New community center for Ukrainian diaspora opens in Prague
The Czech Ministry of the Interior and the Ukrainian Embassy presented the revamped Ukrainian Consultation and Community Center (UCCC) in Prague, which will serve as a key hub for supporting Ukrainians and coordinating diaspora initiatives.
17 March 2026
Court orders SSS colonels Derkach and Huk to remain in pretrial detention in Budanov assassination and treason case
The Holosiivskyi District Court of Kyiv has extended the detention of State Security Service (SSS) colonels Oleksandr Derkach and Andrii Huk until May 15.
Chief Justice urges focus on developing judiciary instead of launching new reform
Discussions about a new judicial reform are misguided; instead, efforts should focus on developing the judicial system in specific areas.
Chief Justice: Issue of establishing military courts remains debated
The question of establishing military courts in Ukraine remains relevant under wartime conditions and continues to spark debate among both judges and the military.
Ukraine’s Supreme Court handles multiple cases involving Kremlin-linked Medvedchuk
Several cases involving former People’s Deputy Viktor Medvedchuk, who has ties to the Kremlin, are pending in the Supreme Court, but no rulings have been issued so far.
AFU team takes second place at international cyber exercises in Singapore
A joint team formed from servicemembers of the cybersecurity units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the UK’s 21st Signal Regiment took second place among 36 teams at international cyber exercises in Singapore.
Zelensky signs law on combating discrimination and sexual harassment in military
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a law aimed at improving mechanisms for ensuring military discipline and preventing and combating discrimination and sexual harassment.
Ukraine brings home two more children from Russian-occupied part of Kherson region
Two more children have been returned from the temporarily occupied part of the Kherson region to territory controlled by Ukraine.
16 March 2026
Zelensky meets actor Sean Penn, thanks him for support since start of full-scale war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with American actor and director Sean Penn.