Search begins in Rivne region for suspected WWII burial site of Ukrainians and Poles
Search operations have begun in the Rivne region at a site believed to contain the remains of Ukrainian and Polish villagers killed during World War II.
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23 March 2026
Funeral ceremony of Patriarch Filaret concludes in Kyiv
The farewell ceremony and funeral of the Honorary Patriarch of Kyiv and All Rus-Ukraine, Filaret, concluded in Kyiv.
22 March 2026
Zelensky after negotiation team report: Signs prisoner exchanges may continue
There are indications that prisoner exchanges may continue.
Lithuania cancels concerts by former Modern Talking member Dieter Bohlen following his statements about ‘dream team’ with Russia
Concerts of former Modern Talking member Dieter Bohlen have been canceled in Lithuania following his remarks about a past "dream team" between Russia and Germany.
New poetry book by Lina Kostenko to be published in April
A new book by the renowned Ukrainian poet and writer Lina Kostenko is set to be released in Ukraine in the second half of April 2026.
Ambassador discusses new stay conditions with Ukrainian community in Poland
Vasyl Bodnar, Ukraine’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Poland, held a working meeting with representatives of Ukrainian civil society organizations and associations that provide support to Ukrainians in the country.
Exhibitions about Crimea and war in Ukraine open in Warsaw
At the Ujazdowski Castle Center for Contemporary Art, a vernissage was held for the simultaneous opening of "What We Talk About When We Talk About Crimea" and "This Cat Was Painted During the War."
21 March 2026
Zelensky honors Patriarch Filaret’s contribution to Ukrainian spiritual independence and creation of autocephalous church
President Volodymyr Zelensky recognized the role of the late Honorary Patriarch of Kyiv and All Rus-Ukraine, Filaret, in Ukrainian spiritual independence and the establishment of a local church.
Kyiv Patriarchate elects new patriarch of Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Archbishop Nykodym
The head of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Kyiv Patriarchate has been elected: Archbishop Nykodym (born Volodymyr Kobzar), serving as Archbishop of Sumy and Okhtyrka.
Three Ukrainian teenagers convicted on terrorism charges in Russia
On March 19, the Southern District Military Court in Rostov-on-Don (Russian Federation) sentenced three Ukrainian teenagers from Melitopol—a city temporarily occupied by Russian forces—to prison terms ranging from seven to eight years and six months on terrorism charges.
Zelensky honors soldiers killed in battles for Moschun
President Volodymyr Zelensky paid tribute to the servicemen who died while defending and liberating the village of Moschun in the Kyiv region, where fierce battles with Russian invaders took place in 2022.
Volodymyr and Olena Zelensky attend funeral service for Patriarch Filaret
President Volodymyr Zelensky and his wife Olena attended the funeral service for Patriarch Filaret at St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Cathedral in Kyiv.
Three more children returned from TOT of Kherson region
Three more children—aged 1 to 17—have been returned to Ukrainian-controlled territory from the temporarily occupied territories (TOT) of the Kherson region; the enemy is making the return routes increasingly dangerous.
Ukraine, Moldova sign social security agreement
Ukraine’s Minister of Social Policy, Family and Unity Denys Uliutin, and Moldova’s Minister of Labour and Social Protection Natalia Plugaru, signed an agreement that will guarantee the protection of social rights for citizens of both countries.
20 March 2026
Farewell to Patriarch Filaret at St. Michael's Cathedral to continue until March 22
The farewell ceremony for Patriarch Filaret begins today, March 20, at St. Michael's Cathedral in Kyiv.
Second stage of search operations in Puzhnyky, Ternopil region, to begin in late May
The second stage of search operations to uncover the remains of residents of the former village of Puzhnyky in the Ternopil region, who tragically died during World War II, will likely begin at the end of May.
Culture Ministry confirms search operations to begin in Uhli village, Rivne region
In the village of Uhli, part of the Sarny municipal community in Rivne Oblast, search operations are beginning at the burial site of the village’s residents—Poles and Ukrainians who tragically lost their lives during World War II.
Ukrainian Legion volunteers abroad sign up for AFU in Lublin
The eighth group of volunteers of the Ukrainian Legion, made up of Ukrainian citizens living abroad, signed contracts with the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Lublin on Friday.
Russian drones deliberately target journalists – head of NUJU
In Ukraine, journalists are no longer advised to identify themselves with the label "PRESS."
Patriarch Filaret dies at 97
Patriarch Filaret of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church has died at the age of 97.
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.