Border guards dismiss rumors of Hungarian armored vehicles near Ukraine
The situation on the Ukrainian-Hungarian border remains stable, with no unusual incidents observed.
Society and Culture
‘Ukraine: Enemy in the Woods’ wins BAFTA 2025 for Best Single Documentary
On Sunday, May 11, the 2025 the BAFTA Television Awards ceremony took place in London, United Kingdom.
Number of Ukrainians seeking help for mental health issues doubles
Ukraine is witnessing a significant rise in the number of people seeking medical help for mental health disorders such as depression, sleep disturbances, apathy, and PTSD.
12 May 2025
Over 110,000 Ukrainians awarded state honors during full-scale war – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that during the full-scale war, more than 110,000 Ukrainians from various branches of the Defense and Security Forces have been awarded state honors.
Two Ukrainians involved in Russian arson sabotage at Warsaw shopping center – media
Polish prosecutors have charged two Ukrainian citizens in connection with actions carried out on behalf of Russian intelligence services in the arson attack on the Marywilska 44 shopping center in Warsaw on May 12, 2024.
SAPO, NABU decline to comment on investigative actions against National Guard officials
The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) announced that it will not comment — alongside the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU)— on the progress or outcomes of investigative actions within ongoing criminal proceedings involving officials from the National Guard of Ukraine.
Ukrainian Noosfera icebreaker completes fourth Antarctic season
The Ukrainian research vessel Noosfera has successfully completed its fourth Antarctic season and returned to the port of Cape Town, South Africa.
Forum “Be brave like Ukraine” held in Warsaw
On Saturday, the forum “Be brave like Ukraine” was held in Warsaw, where the issues of advocacy of Ukrainian interests abroad and coordination of international efforts in support of Ukraine were discussed.
Estonian rescuers donate vehicles, equipment to Ukrainian SES units
The Estonian Association of Rescuers has donated vehicles, equipment, and supplies to support the psychological units of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES) in the Sumy and Kharkiv regions, as well as emergency responders in the Poltava region.
11 May 2025
Photo exhibition in Vinnytsia honors mothers of fallen defenders
A photo exhibition dedicated to the mothers of fallen Ukrainian defenders has opened in Vinnytsia.
Netherlands to help Ukraine enhance cyber protection
The State Service for Special Communications and Information Protection of Ukraine and the Ministry of Justice and Security of the Netherlands have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance critical infrastructure protection.
Zelensky thanks all Ukrainian mothers
On Mother's Day, President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his gratitude to all Ukrainian mothers for giving the most precious gift—life.
Charity bike ride in support of AFU was held in Frankivsk
A charity bicycle ride in support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was held in Ivano-Frankivsk to mark the City Day.
Three more children returned from occupied part of Kherson region
Three boys, aged 12 to 16, have been safely returned from the temporarily occupied territory of the Kherson region.
Around 20 performers leave Ukraine’s National Philharmonic since war starts
Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, approximately 20 performers have left the National Philharmonic of Ukraine.
Government endorses agreement with Türkiye on education cooperation
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved an agreement with the Turkish government on cooperation in the field of education, officially signed on February 18, 2025, in Ankara.
Norway allocates almost EUR 50M to UN agency to help Ukrainian refugees
Norway is providing NOK 580 million (more than EUR 49 million) to the efforts of the UN Refugee Agency (UNCHR) to assist refugees, internally displaced people and other people in Ukraine and Moldova who are affected by the war.
10 May 2025
Polish police investigating death of Ukrainian man in Kraków hotel – media
The bodies of two men were found in a hotel in Kraków, according to police, one of them was a citizen of Ukraine, while the identity of the second is still being established.
Zelensky, Macron, Starmer honor fallen Ukrainian warriors at Wall of Remembrance
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, President of France Emmanuel Macron, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer laid flowers at the Wall of Remembrance for the Fallen Defenders of Ukraine on Mykhailivska Square in Kyiv.
Symon Petliura Journalism Award names Ukrinform head among 2025 laureates
The Council of Founders of the Symon Petliura Journalism and Statehood Award has announced the laureates for 2025.
UGCC head hopes new Pope will be messenger of peace for Ukraine
The head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church (UGCC), Sviatoslav Shevchuk, congratulated Pope Leo XIV on his election and expressed hope that he will become a messenger of peace for Ukraine.
09 May 2025
French schools to offer Ukrainian as second foreign language
Beginning next year, France's Ministry of National Education and Youth will launch a pilot program introducing Ukrainian as a second foreign language in the country's colleges and lyceums.
Shmyhal, European leaders visit Superhumans rehabilitation center
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, together with international partners, visited the nationwide Superhumans Center, which provides rehabilitation for both military personnel and civilians affected by the war.
UK to allocate nearly GBP 25M for humanitarian projects in Ukraine
The UK government is allocating nearly GBP 25 million to support local Ukrainian organizations in protecting the most vulnerable citizens affected by Russian aggression.
On Europe Day, Zelensky reminds Ukrainians of shared values: Freedom, equality, respect for life
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated Ukrainians on Europe Day, highlighting the core values shared by all Europeans.
PM Shmyhal, EU officials honor fallen Ukrainian defenders in Lviv
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, together with senior EU officials and diplomats, paid tribute to the defenders who died in the Russo-Ukrainian war during a ceremony at the Mars Field in Lviv.
Next phase of joint search and exhumation efforts to take place in Poland – Ambassador Bodnar
Following the completion of exhumation work in Puzhnyky, Ternopil region, including DNA analysis and the reburial of the remains in a cemetery, the next phase of joint Ukrainian-Polish efforts is expected to take place at a location in Poland.
08 May 2025
Flame of Glory lit in Kyiv to mark Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism
In Kyiv, the Flame of Glory was lit to mark the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in World War II, and the exhibition ‘Our Victory’ was opened.
Ukraine looks to Vatican for continued support as President Zelensky congratulates new Pope Leo XIV
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated Pope Leo XIV on his election to the Holy See and the beginning of his pontificate.