Ukraine hands over 30 Russian civilians to Russia
As part of the “I Want to Live” project, Ukraine unilaterally transferred 30 civilians, citizens of the Russian Federation, to Russia.
Society and Culture
28 November 2025
Apartments, houses, and land plots owned by Wagner PMC found in Ukraine
In the Odesa and Kharkiv regions, property belonging to members of the Private Military Company Wagner has been identified as part of an ongoing criminal proceeding.
27 November 2025
Ukraine will have 5-6 million veterans and their family members after war – Svyrydenko
Ukraine will have around 5-6 million veterans and members of their families after the war ends, Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said on Telegram.
British intelligence analyzes Russia's Russification policy on occupied Ukrainian territories
The Russification of sovereign Ukrainian regions as historical territories of the Russian state underscores the openly imperialist nature of Russia's ongoing attempts to subjugate Ukraine.
Stepping up pressure on Russia is effective tool for new exchanges – families of POWs
Increasing international pressure on Russia remains an effective mechanism for securing new exchanges, including a potential “all-for-all” exchange.
Scorobir Scythian Necropolis in Poltava region may contain up to one thousand burial mounds
The Scorobir Necropolis in the Poltava region, recently added to the State Register, is one of the most extensive Scythian-period burial grounds in Western Europe and may originally have contained up to one thousand mounds.
26 November 2025
Artist Myroslava Kopcha killed in action
While carrying out a combat mission, 25-year-old graphic artist, designer, and volunteer with the Barracuda aerial reconnaissance unit, Myroslava Kopcha (callsign ‘Akira’), was killed.
EU, Germany deliver 143 generators to Ukraine for over 100 hospitals
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine received 143 generators, the purchase of which was co-financed by the European Union and Germany.
Ukrinform introduces project on relocation of lyceum from Kramatorsk to Zakarpattia region
Ukrinform has produced the project Kramatorsk.Relocation about how, after four years of war, children from the frontline Kramatorsk returned to their desks; this time in a safe community in the Zakarpattia region.
Documentary “Hell Jumper” about Ukraine war wins International Emmy
The British documentary Hell Jumper on BBC Two about the Russia-Ukraine war won the International Emmy Award for Best Documentary.
Memorial service for victims of Russian attack held in Ternopil
In Ternopil, the Head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church (UGCC), His Beatitude Sviatoslav Shevchuk, together with the Apostolic Nuncio to Ukraine, Archbishop Visvaldas Kulbokas, as well as bishops of the UGCC and the Roman Catholic Church, met with residents of buildings destroyed by the Russian attack and held memorial services for the deceased.
Team of scientists sets out for ‘Akademik Vernadsky’ station
A team of participants in a seasonal expedition has departed for Ukraine’s Antarctic station ‘Akademik Vernadsky’ to conduct new research and carry out urgent technical work.
25 November 2025
Ukrainians not to be forced to leave Germany in haste after end of hostilities – migration official
Once hostilities in Ukraine come to an end, the question of returning Ukrainian asylum seekers home will arise. Still, they will not be required to leave the Federal Republic of Germany within tight deadlines or without consideration of individual circumstances.
In Berlin and across FRG, number of new protection seekers increases, predominantly young men
In the federal state of Berlin, 56,000 Ukrainians who sought protection after the start of Russia’s full-scale war are currently registered. In recent months, the number of new asylum seekers has increased substantially, primarily due to a rise in the number of young men.
Ukrinform photographer’s image named among Time’s 100 best photos of 2025
A photograph by Ukrinform photojournalist Dmytro Smolienko, taken in Zaporizhzhia region, has been included in Time magazine’s list of the 100 best photos of 2025.
Over 20,000 subscribers in Odesa without power after Russian attack
In Odesa, 20,300 consumers in the Prymorskyi and Peresypskyi districts remain without electricity.
Modern technologies and AI facilitate human trafficking, Social Policy Minister says
Ukraine’s Minister of Social Policy, Family and Unity, Denys Uliutin, told the High-Level Plenary of the Global Assembly on the appraisal of the United Nations Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons that risks in this sphere are rising due to Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Ukraine and EU aim to make refugees’ return safe and comfortable, Minister of Social Policy says
European countries must help Ukrainian communities to develop infrastructure so that Ukrainians abroad will voluntarily return home.
Ukraine warns UN: Russian war fuels surge in human trafficking
Minister of Social Policy, Family and Unity Denys Uliutin told the United Nations that Ukraine is preparing a national program to combat human trafficking, as Russia’s full-scale invasion has created conditions for the expansion and transformation of this phenomenon.
Only one hotel complex, not entire Drahobrat resort in Zakarpattia up for sale, expert explains
The Drahobrat resort in Zakarpattia is not actually being sold — only one hotel complex with the same name has been put up for sale.
24 November 2025
Schools in Odesa to switch to hybrid format tomorrow due to damage to energy facilities
Due to damage to energy facilities caused by Russian drone attacks, social buses will run in Odesa tomorrow, and schools will switch to a blended learning format.
Russia accelerates digital self-isolation – intelligence
Widespread communication disruptions affecting various parts of Russia indicate a rapid decline of openness in the national internet. Regional outages are impacting not only mobile networks but also fixed-line internet.
US disbands Elon Musk's department
The US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), established by the Donald Trump administration under the leadership of Elon Musk, has effectively ceased operations.
Unknown drones force temporary airport shutdown in Netherlands
In the Netherlands, several drones were detected over the Eindhoven Airport area on the evening of November 22, prompting the suspension of air traffic.
23 November 2025
UN climate conference ends without key decisions – media
The UN climate conference COP30 in Belem, Brazil, ended with a compromise that did not meet most participants' demands, except for a promise by wealthy countries to triple financial aid for adaptation to global warming.
22 November 2025
EU countries commemorate victims of Holodomor in Ukraine and draw parallels with present
Several European politicians have published statements in memory of the millions of Ukrainians who died as a result of the Holodomor, orchestrated by the Soviet authorities in Ukraine.
Ukraine commemorates Holodomor victims
On Saturday, November 22, Ukraine commemorates the victims of the Holodomor, a massive orchestrated famine.
Pope meets group of Ukrainian children
Pope Leo XIV received a group of Ukrainian children who were returned home as part of the Bring Kids Back UA presidential program.
21 November 2025
Medic and volunteer Marina Vorontsova from Hostri Kartuzy unit killed on front line
Combat medic Marina Vorontsova (call sign “Laherta”) was killed in the Pokrovsk direction.