UWC delegation discusses support for Ukrainian culture
A delegation from the Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) met with the leadership of Ukraine's Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications during an official visit to the country.
Society and Culture
27 August 2025
Government decree permits border crossing for Ukrainian men under 22
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has published a resolution amending the Rules for Crossing the State Border of Ukraine, which permits men under the age of 22 to travel abroad.
Russia recruits women from low-income countries via BRICS to produce drones – intelligence
Russia is expanding its recruitment for drone production in African, Asian, and Latin American countries, using the special economic zone Alabuga in Tatarstan as the center of the program.
Government allows female local council deputies to travel abroad during martial law
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has allowed female deputies of local councils, who work voluntarily, to cross the border freely during martial law.
Ukraine, Russia swap letters from POWs
The Ukrainian and Russian sides have exchanged letters from prisoners of war on both sides and discussed arrangements for delivering humanitarian parcels.
Transit center for IDPs opens in Dnipropetrovsk region
A transit center has been opened in Voloske, Dnipro district, to support people fleeing frontline areas of the Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk regions.
26 August 2025
DR Congo joins International Coalition for Return of Ukrainian Children
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is joining the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children as part of President Zelensky’s initiative Bring Kids Back UA.
Men under 22 will be allowed to cross border freely – government decision
At its Tuesday meeting, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine updated the rules for crossing the state border.
Norway provides significant support in returning Ukrainian children – Yermak
Norway, as a key member of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, is providing substantial assistance to Ukraine in this effort.
Poland’s President refuses to sign amendment extending aid for Ukrainians
Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki announced on Monday that he had not signed an amendment to the law on aid for Ukrainian citizens.
25 August 2025
Identification of WWII victims found by Ukrainian-Polish expedition underway in Lviv
In Lviv, a joint Ukrainian-Polish expedition is completing search and exhumation works during which a mass grave containing the remains of about 40 victims of the Second World War was discovered.
Blocking Russian music on streaming platforms to protect Ukraine's cultural space – Language Ombudswoman
Blocking Russian music on streaming platforms is a necessary step to protect Ukraine's cultural space.
Belarus restricts fuel supplies to Russia – intelligence
Belarus is limiting fuel supplies to Russia despite the fuel crisis facing the aggressor country.
National Prayer Breakfast held in Kyiv
On August 25, Kyiv hosted the second National Prayer Breakfast, attended by over 1,000 guests, including around 350 international participants.
Trump’s spiritual advisor meets families of Azovstal defenders
Pastor Mark Burns, spiritual advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump, met with the wives and mothers of imprisoned defenders of Mariupol’s Azovstal to discuss the situation of Ukrainian prisoners of war.
“A disgrace and an insult”: Ukraine’s MFA responds to Woody Allen’s participation in Moscow Film Week
Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned the decision of actor and director Woody Allen, a four-time Academy Award winner, to take part in the Moscow International Film Week.
30-meter flag unfurled and car rally held in Ottawa to mark Ukraine’s Independence Day
Several events were held in Ottawa, the capital of Canada, to mark Ukraine’s Independence Day.
Zelensky awards state honors to 143 foreign nationals
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has awarded state honors to 143 foreign citizens for their significant contributions to strengthening international cooperation, supporting Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, engaging in charitable activities, and promoting Ukraine globally.
24 August 2025
Prisoner exchange on Independence Day: SBU releases exclusive footage
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has released exclusive video footage of the prisoner exchange that took place on August 24, Ukraine's Independence Day.
Ukraine and Russia conduct another prisoner exchange
Ukraine and Russia carried out another prisoner exchange, including the return of journalist Dmytro Khyliuk, who had been abducted in Kyiv region in March 2022.
President Zelensky, First Lady, PM Carney honor fallen soldiers in Kyiv
President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska, together with Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney, paid tribute to Ukraine’s fallen heroes at the Wall of Remembrance in Kyiv.
Prayer for Ukraine held at St Sophia Cathedral
On the occasion of Independence Day, a joint prayer for Ukraine took place at Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv.
Giant Ukrainian flag raised at Odesa Lighthouse
To mark Ukraine’s Independence Day, a giant national flag was raised at the Odesa Lighthouse.
Independence Day celebrations held in Kyiv’s Sophia Square
Ceremonial events took place in central Kyiv to mark Ukraine’s Independence Day.
European institutions' buildings illuminated in blue and yellow colors on eve of Ukraine's Independence Day
On the evening of August 23, on the eve of the Independence Day of Ukraine, the building of the European Council in Brussels was illuminated in blue and yellow colors.
In Crimea, activists fly Ukrainian flag to celebrate Independence Day
In the temporarily occupied Crimea, on the morning of August 24, activists of the Yellow Ribbon resistance movement flew the Ukrainian flag on Mount Kishka in Simeiz on the occasion of the Independence Day of Ukraine.
Ukraine celebrates Independence Day
On Sunday, August 24, Ukraine marks the 34th anniversary of the declaration of independence.
Parliament of Canada illuminated in yellow and blue
The Peace Tower of the Parliament of Canada in Ottawa was illuminated with Ukrainian national colors as a sign of solidarity with Ukraine.
Qatar mediates return of 83 Ukrainian children taken to Russia
Thanks to the assistance of the State of Qatar, a total of 83 Ukrainian children have been returned home.