Society and Culture

Russia expands disinformation campaign on migration in Ukraine – CCD

A network of influence agents linked to Russia's military intelligence agency, the GRU, is conducting a large-scale disinformation campaign targeting migration issues in Ukraine.

Ukraine, Estonia strengthen cooperation on critical infrastructure protection

The Government Office of Estonia and the Administration of the State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection of Ukraine (SSSCIP) signed a memorandum of cooperation aimed at exchanging knowledge and practical experience in the protection of critical infrastructure.

Kyiv hosts opening of Book Arsenal Festival

The 14th International Book Arsenal Festival has opened in Kyiv and will run through June 1.

Ukraine forecast to see strong winds, rain, and thunderstorms on Friday

On Friday, May 29, cloudy weather with sunny intervals will persist across Ukraine. Strong winds are expected in some areas, along with rain and thunderstorms in places.

Suspected hideout discovered during renovation of Shukhevych Museum

During the renovation of the Shukhevych Museum in Bilohorshcha, a suspected hideout was discovered; historians are examining the items found there.

The leader of the OUN, Andriy Melnyk, has been reburied in Ukraine. What comes next?

Khmelnytskyi delivers UAH 5 M worth of equipment to SOF units

To mark the 10th anniversary of the Special Operations Forces (SOF), the Khmelnytskyi community donated a batch of equipment worth nearly 5 million hryvnias to the SOF units.

Danish human rights activists: 17,000 Ukrainian prisoners from TOT deported to Russia

The Danish Institute Against Torture (DIGNITY) has documented the unlawful deportation of 17,000 Ukrainian prisoners from the temporarily occupied territories (TOT) of Ukraine to the Russian Federation and insists that these facts be included in legal proceedings and that those responsible be held accountable.

European Federation of Journalists calls for stronger sanctions against Russia

The international community can be slow to respond to the issue of Russia’s unlawful detention of Ukrainian journalists, so European society must continuously pressure decision-makers and strengthen sanctions against the aggressor.

Tsikhanouskaya speaks with Belarusian prisoners of war who fought on side of Russia

The Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War held a meeting with Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and her team.

Admissions 2026: Oldest registered NMT participant is over 70 years old

The number of people wishing to take the national multi-subject test has increased significantly in Ukraine: this year, 355,000 people registered for the National Multidisciplinary Test (NMT) (including a 70-year-old applicant), compared to 317,000 last year.

Pope Leo XIV reacts to intensified mass attacks on Ukraine

Pope Leo XIV expressed concern over the intensification of Russia’s mass attacks on Ukraine and voiced support for civilians affected by the strikes.

Ukrainian film U Are the Universe to screen at festival in Canada

The science fiction film U Are the Universe by Ukrainian director Pavlo Ostrikov will be screened at the PUFF (Saskatoon Underground Film Festival) in Canada.

Yusov: Russia has not established single proper prisoner-of-war camp during full-scale war

Throughout the years of full-scale war, Russia has not established a single camp for prisoners of war, which constitutes a serious violation of the Geneva Conventions.

Russia holds about 7,000 Ukrainian POWs, 95% subjected to torture - Kondratiuk

Russia is systematically using torture and deliberately denying medical care to Ukrainian prisoners of war, in violation of the Geneva Conventions and constituting a war crime, according to Deputy Chairperson of the Verkhovna Rada Olena Kondratiuk.

Russian attacks kill between 70 and 100 civilians in Ukraine every week – Interior Minister

Between 70 and 100 civilians are killed in Ukraine every week as a result of Russian strikes.

MoC Berezhna: Russia has inflicted most extensive damage to Kyiv cultural sites since start of full-scale war

Russia has inflicted the most extensive damage on cultural sites in the capital since the start of the full-scale war. At least 14 cultural institutions and monuments in Kyiv are known to have been damaged, but the figures are still being verified.

Ukraine returns four more children from Russian-occupied part of Kherson region

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

Charity concert in U.S. raises USD 4,000 for Ukrainian children

A large charity concert of Ukrainian music held in Arlington, Virginia, raised about $4,000 to support humanitarian programs for Ukrainian children affected by Russia’s war against Ukraine.

Russian forces in Zaporizhzhia region torture child and unlawfully convict three others

In the Zaporizhzhia region, the fate of 22 children remains unclear; one of them was tortured to death, and three were unlawfully convicted.

European Federation of Journalists condemns Russian attack and damage to media offices

The International Federation of Journalists and the European Federation of Journalists (IFJ and EFJ) have condemned the massive Russian attack on Kyiv on the night of May 24, which damaged media facilities and affected journalists and their families.

Ukraine urges UNESCO member states to use all international tools to force Russia to stop terror

Ukraine's National Commission for UNESCO has called on the organization's director-general, relevant bodies, and member states to urgently employ all available international mechanisms to force Russia to stop its terror campaign following Russian strikes on Ukraine's historical and cultural heritage sites.

Warsaw hosts 'Be Brave Like Ukraine' forum

The "Be Brave Like Ukraine" forum took place in Warsaw on Saturday, May 23, bringing together the Ukrainian community in Poland as well as Poles who actively support Ukraine and Ukrainians.

Russia's May 24 attack damages 150 sites across Ukraine – Svyrydenko

A total of 150 sites across Ukraine were damaged as a result of Russia's overnight attack on May 24, including 63 residential buildings, two educational institutions, a hospital, and eight administrative buildings.

National Art Museum of Ukraine forced to close after Russian attack damage

The National Art Museum of Ukraine has been forced to close for an indefinite period after sustaining damage in Russia’s attack.

Russian attack leaves seven cultural institutions in Kyiv damaged – Ministry of Culture

Seven leading cultural institutions in Kyiv were damaged as a result of Russia’s massive overnight attack on May 24.

Ukraine forecasts up to 29°C on Monday, with brief rain showers in some areas

On Monday, May 25, brief rain showers are expected in some parts of Ukraine, with daytime temperatures reaching up to 29°C.

Over 1.3M workers currently exempted from mobilization in Ukraine – Minister of Economy

The number of workers exempted from mobilization in Ukraine currently exceeds 1.3 million people.

Zelensky: From September 1, all schoolchildren must be provided with free hot meals

Starting September 1, all schoolchildren must be provided with free hot meals.