No signs of coronavirus epidemic in Ukraine – Liashko
More than 40 coronavirus mutations are circulating this season, but none of them can trigger a new pandemic, Health Minister Viktor Liashko told Ukrinform.
Society and Culture
18 August 2025
Hidden unemployment rising in Russia's civilian sector – intelligence
Hidden unemployment in Russia's civilian sector is rapidly increasing amid an economic crisis.
17 August 2025
Melania Trump sends letter to Putin regarding abducted Ukrainian children
First Lady Melania Trump wrote a "peace letter" to Russian leader Vladimir Putin telling him "in today’s world, some children are forced to carry a quiet laughter, untouched by the darkness around them—a silent defiance against the forces that can potentially claim their future. Mr. Putin, you can singlehandedly restore their melodic laughter”.
Lubinets anticipates significant change in prisoner exchange process
The Office of the Ombudsman is closely monitoring the exchange of updated lists with the Russian side in preparation for the next phase of returning Ukrainians from captivity. Officials are hopeful that significant progress will be made in the prisoner exchange process.
Russia keeps 277 Crimean political prisoners behind bars
As of today, 277 Crimean political prisoners remain in Russian custody, including 157 representatives of the indigenous Crimean Tatar people.
16 August 2025
Usyk visits wounded National Guard soldiers at medical center
Ukrainian boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk visited wounded National Guard soldiers receiving treatment at one of the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ medical centers.
Five more settlements in Donetsk region begin evacuating families with children
Mandatory evacuation efforts have begun in Druzhkivka and nearby villages in the Donetsk region, as families are being relocated to safer areas.
Bring Kids Back UA thanks Melania Trump for supporting Ukrainian children
The Bring Kids Back UA initiative has expressed gratitude to U.S. First Lady Melania Trump for her concern over the destiny of Ukrainian children.
Trump handed Putin letter from his wife about abducted Ukrainian children – Reuters
During talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Alaska, U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a letter from First Lady Melania Trump concerning abducted Ukrainian children.
Defense Ministry and Come Back Alive Foundation sign cooperation memorandum
The Ministry of Defense and the Come Back Alive Charitable Foundation have signed a memorandum of cooperation. The document opens up new opportunities for joint projects aimed at strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities and mobilization readiness, supporting the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and developing cooperation with government agencies, business entities, public and international organizations
Latvians donate drones, night vision devices, and Hummer to DIU
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense received FPV drones, Mavics, night vision devices, and a Hummer vehicle from Latvia.
15 August 2025
Three more Ukrainian teenagers returned from occupation
As part of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s Bring Kids Back UA initiative, three more Ukrainian teenagers have been rescued from territories temporarily occupied by Russia.
Forced evacuation ordered for families with children in another village in Kharkiv region
The Kharkiv Regional Defense Council has ordered the forced evacuation of families with children from the village of Odnorobivka, located in the Zolochiv community of Bohodukhiv district, due to escalating security concerns.
Poland detains Ukrainians suspected of vandalism — MFA
Polish authorities have detained Ukrainian citizens suspected of vandalism for a period of three months.
Salaries for medical teams in combat zones to rise sixfold, says HM Liashko
Medical workers deployed to combat zones will be paid according to new rates. This means that teams will receive six times more pay.
Turkey well aware of threat posed by Russian imperialism – historian
The people of Turkey are well aware of the threats that Russia, in its imperial form of existence, may pose to the country.
Donetsk University professor held in Russia for eight years returns to Ukraine
After nearly eight years of imprisonment in Russia on charges of “espionage,” Alexander Shelest, a computer science professor at Donetsk National Technical University, has returned to Ukraine.
Over 20,000 civilians remain in active combat zone in Donetsk region
More than 20,000 civilians—including 82 children—remain in areas of active hostilities in the Donetsk region.
14 August 2025
Mandatory evacuation begins in five more settlements in Donetsk region
Mandatory evacuation of families with children has begun in the city of Druzhkivka, as well as in the villages of Andriivka, Varvarivka, Novoandriivka, and Rohanske, all part of the Andriivka community in Donetsk region.
Three Ukrainian doctors released after 7-8 years in captivity
Among the military personnel and civilians released from captivity today are three doctors who had spent seven to eight years in captivity.
Ukrainian soldier Roman Shcherbatiuk wins gold at World Games in kickboxing
Ukrainian soldier Roman Shcherbatiuk wins a gold medal at the World Games in kickboxing.
Ukrainians declare over 11,200 firearms – MIA
Citizens across Ukraine have voluntarily declared 11,209 firearms and more than 5 million rounds of ammunition to law enforcement.
13 August 2025
Shmyhal meets with soldiers released from captivity
Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal held a meeting with Ukrainian soldiers recently released from Russian captivity.
MoSP Uliutin says resilience centers should be scaled up and integrated into national social services system
Resilience centers are examples of modern human-centered social policy, and they should be made part of the social services system in Ukraine.
MoSP Uliutin on social policy: Without realistic financial model, any promise is just words
Social policy should be based on a sustainable financial model and respond to the real needs of citizens.
Since start of year, 117 children evacuated from occupied Kherson region
Since the beginning of the year, 117 children have been evacuated from the temporarily occupied territory of the Kherson region.
12 August 2025
Greatest demand for cultural projects seen in eastern and southern Ukraine, says OP
The pilot project of the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine to introduce the “Culture in Recovery” school for communities will be very relevant in regions that have been severely affected by the hostilities.
Championship for FPV drones and ground-based robotic systems held in Kyiv
A championship for FPV drones and ground-based robotic systems took place in Kyiv, with representatives of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in attendance.
Russia doing everything to drive a wedge between Kyiv and Warsaw – Tusk
Moscow is doing everything possible to create discord between Kyiv and Warsaw and to stir up anti-Ukrainian sentiment in Poland.