Banksy’s new artwork unveiled in London for Christmas
Famous British artist Banksy has revealed a new work that appeared in London ahead of Christmas.
Society and Culture
23 December 2025
Over 1,500 people tortured in Russian detention chambers in Kherson region
In the Kherson region, more than 1,500 people were tortured in Russian torture chambers. The occupiers took people to torture chambers not only to “extract” information or force them to cooperate, but in some cases, the victims or their relatives were forced to pay a “ransom” for their freedom.
Poland receives request from Ukraine to extradite Russian archaeologist - Media
Poland has received a request from Ukraine to extradite Russian archaeologist Alexander B., whom Kyiv has declared wanted for illegal excavations in Crimea following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Mykola Tochytskyi, Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the Council of Europe
If it were not for the decision of the Council of Europe, international law would no longer exist
RMA: Almost 142,000 displaced persons in Vinnytsia region, authorities address housing needs
In Vinnytsia region, more than two thousand internally displaced persons out of 142 thousand remain in temporary accommodation facilities in the region.
Nearly 147,000 people evacuated from frontline areas in six months
From June 1, nearly 147,000 citizens have been evacuated from Ukraine’s frontline areas to safer regions, including more than 16,500 children and over 5,000 people with limited mobility.
22 December 2025
“Share the Light” installation unveiled at Kyiv’s Central Railway Station
A light art installation titled “Share the Light” has been unveiled on the façade of Kyiv’s Central Railway Station.
Misappropriation of works by artist Ivan Marchuk constitutes encroachment on national cultural heritage – UINR
The works of Ukrainian artist Ivan Marchuk are of nationwide value, and therefore their misappropriation constitutes an encroachment on Ukraine’s cultural heritage.
“Ukraine Days” in U.S. Congress and mass rallies have greatest impact, activist says
Advocacy efforts for Ukraine within U.S. government institutions have a long history and cover many directions, with the greatest impact coming from personal meetings between Ukrainian activists and members of Congress, as well as large-scale rallies.
Elysee Palace employee arrested for stealing table silver
In France, three men, including an employee of the Elysee Palace, will stand trial in connection with the theft of table silverware and dishes from the presidential residence.
21 December 2025
Nearly 400,000 square meters of road sections repaired in Dnipropetrovsk region this year - Kuleba
Since the beginning of the year, nearly 400,000 square meters of road surface have been restored in the Dnipropetrovsk region, and bridges and overpasses that provide logistics for the Defense Forces have been repaired.
Medical services fully operational in southern Odesa region, authorities say
Healthcare facilities in southern Odesa region continue to operate normally.
SOF presented with icon of patron saint, Saint Ilia Muromets of Kyiv-Pechersk
The Special Operations Forces received an icon of Saint Ilia Muromets of Kyiv-Pechersk, who will be the patron saint of the Special Operations Forces.
20 December 2025
Only Ukrainian citizens allowed to leave Moldova toward Odesa via two border crossings
Currently, only Ukrainian citizens are allowed to leave Moldova toward Odesa via the Palanca – Maiaky – Udobne and Tudora border crossing points. An additional requirement is that vehicles must weigh no more than seven tons.
Head of GR Bazilevych: During full-scale war, Russians attacked 400 Nova Poshta branches
The Russian army has destroyed hundreds of facilities belonging to Nova Poshta and killed more than 20 employees at their workplaces.
Russian army destroys or damages 704 religious sites in Ukraine during war
By the end of 2025, 704 religious sites in Ukraine had been destroyed or damaged as a result of Russian aggression, with around 200 completely destroyed.
Donors fund UAH 1M FPV drone delivery to Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence
The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) has received FPV drones worth a total of UAH 1 million from donors.
19 December 2025
Ukraine’s Ambassador to Bulgaria urges respect for presumption of innocence in case involving her son
Ukraine’s Ambassador to Bulgaria, Olesia Ilashchuk, has called for restraint from speculation and political interpretations regarding the detention of her son, urging that official legal conclusions be awaited.
Searches are underway at Lutsk City Council
On December 19, law enforcement agencies are conducting searches at the premises of the Lutsk City Council.
Repatriation efforts bring 1,003 fallen Ukrainian soldiers back home
Ukraine has received the bodies of 1,003 fallen Ukrainian soldiers.
Another 20 Belarusian political prisoners released by Lukashenko arrive in Lithuania
On Thursday, another 20 Belarusian political prisoners arrived in Lithuania after being released earlier by Aleksandr Lukashenko as part of an agreement with the United States.
Over 1,200 war-affected Ukrainians treated abroad under Medevac Ukraine program in 2025
In 2025, a total of 1,230 Ukrainians affected by the war received free treatment and rehabilitation abroad under the Medevac Ukraine program.
18 December 2025
NATO general highlights Ukrainian combat experience most valuable to Alliance
Lieutenant General Remigijus Baltrenas, Director General of the NATO International Military Staff, praised the work of Ukrainian officers within NATO and emphasized that the main exchange of experience takes place at the joint training and analytical center.
Only 33 of 304 Ukrposhta offices continue operating in Donetsk region
In the territory of Donetsk region controlled by Ukraine, 33 Ukrposhta offices are currently operating – 27 stationary and six mobile – whereas before Russia’s full-scale invasion a total of 304 offices were functioning there.
17 December 2025
Ottomans referred to Ukrainians as “Cossack nation” even before French Revolution, historian says
Ukrainian historians have discovered documents from the 17th-18th centuries in Ottoman archives in which Ukrainians are referred to as “kazak milleti” – a Cossack nation. This predates the French Revolution of 1789, which is commonly considered decisive for the emergence of the concept of the “nation.”
Tender for construction of road to Bukovel resort cancelled
The tender for the development of design documentation for the construction of a highway in the Ivano-Frankivsk region, which was to run through Bukovel, has been cancelled due to the absence of further need for the procurement.
Austrian public broadcaster to allow Palestinian flags at Eurovision
Austria’s public broadcaster ORF, which is organizing the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, does not intend to ban Palestinian flags and will not mute booing during the show.
Spyware detected on phone of journalist previously interrogated by Belarusian KGB
The Digital Security Lab (DSL) of Reporters Without Borders (RSF), together with the Eastern European organization RESIDENT.NGO has identified ResidentBat spyware on the smartphone of a journalist who the Belarusian KGB had previously interrogated.
Parliament adopts law on social guarantees for foreigners serving in Ukraine's Armed Forces
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has adopted a law regulating the legal status and medical support of servicemembers who are foreigners or stateless persons.