Ukraine marks Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in World War II
Today, May 8, Ukraine marks the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in World War II.
Society and Culture
Ukraine warns UN of massive migration crisis triggered by Russian war
The Ukrainian delegation took part in the International Migration Review Forum to draw attention to the challenges caused by Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Azerbaijanis collecting signatures in support of Crimean political prisoners
In Azerbaijan, journalists, public figures, and members of the intelligentsia have launched a signature campaign in support of Crimean political prisoners illegally detained by Russia. Once the signatures are collected, the appeal is expected to be submitted to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.
Office of Military Ombudsman launches contact center in test mode
Following a rigorous selection and training process for operators, the Office of the Military Ombudsman has launched a contact center in test mode.
Russian court sentences Ukrainian citizen to 22 years in prison
A court in Rostov-on-Don sentenced captured Ukrainian citizen Roman Kliukin to 22 years in prison. Russia's Southern District Military Court convicted him on charges of espionage and participation in the activities of a terrorist organization.
07 May 2026
Kharkiv allocates over UAH 1.8B to support AFU – Mayor Terekhov
The city of Kharkiv has allocated more than UAH 1.8 billion from its budget to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine during the years of full-scale war, with UAH 300 million planned this year.
Lawyer: Major human rights debates ahead on new Civil Code draft
The draft of Ukraine’s new Civil Code contains a number of modern provisions that take into account societal changes, but some clauses may trigger heated debate during the second reading.
Speaker Stefanchuk denies restrictions on LGBT rights in draft Civil Code
The draft of Ukraine’s new Civil Code does not contain provisions restricting the rights of the LGBT community and instead preserves the current legal framework.
Russian Union of Journalists expelled from International Federation of Journalists
The Russian Union of Journalists has been expelled from the International Federation of Journalists.
Summer-like temperatures of up to +30°C forecast in Ukraine today, rain and thunderstorms expected in western regions
On Thursday, May 7, dry weather will prevail across Ukraine, although short-term rain and isolated thunderstorms are possible in the western regions during the day.
Lubinets urges recognition of militarization of Ukrainian children in occupied territories as crime against humanity
Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets has called on the international community to recognize the militarization of Ukrainian children in territories temporarily occupied by Russia as a crime against humanity.
06 May 2026
Ukraine brings back six more children from temporarily occupied part of Kherson region
Ukraine has brought back six more children from the temporarily occupied part of the Kherson region.
Summer-like temperatures of up to +30°C forecast for Thursday, with rain and thunderstorms in western regions of Ukraine
On Thursday, May 7, dry weather will prevail across Ukraine, with only the western regions likely to see short-term rain during the day, with thunderstorms in some areas.
European Congress of Ukrainians calls on EU to strengthen support for Ukraine's European future
The European Congress of Ukrainians, together with Ukrainian communities abroad, appealed to European leaders and representatives of EU institutions with a call to support Ukraine's European future.
Underground tunnel from Austro-Hungarian era discovered in Lviv region
In the center of Stryi, Lviv region, utility workers unexpectedly discovered the entrance to a tunnel dating back to the Austro-Hungarian Empire while carrying out road repairs.
05 May 2026
Ukraine needs single coordination center for recruiting foreigners into military service – Budanov
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov has said that Ukraine needs to establish a single coordination center for recruiting foreign nationals into military service.
War on velvet cushions: Artifacts from destroyed Ukrainian cities will be carried through Venice streets
An Italian artist has launched the project Reliquiae in response to the participation of Russians in the 2026 Venice Biennale.
Approximately 2,000 people evacuated from frontline areas in south
Since the beginning of 2026, approximately 2,000 people have been evacuated from frontline areas in southern Ukraine, including nearly 500 children and 32 people with reduced mobility.
04 May 2026
Belarusians request exchange of Inna Kardash, suspected of espionage – Coordination Headquarters
Belarusians are requesting that Inna Kardash, a journalist who worked for Ukrainian media outlets and whom the Security Service of Ukraine has notified of suspicion of espionage, be included in the exchange.
As part of I Want to Go Home project, 70 collaborators leave for Russia — Coordination Headquarters
As part of the I Want to Go Home project, 70 collaborators have left for Russia to date in exchange for captured Ukrainian military personnel and civilians.
Russians request exchange of two North Korean POWs twice – Coordination Headquarters
The Russians have twice requested the exchange of two North Korean prisoners of war who were captured by the Ukrainian troops in the Kursk region. The Russians are not interested in other foreign prisoners of war who fought on the side of the Russian Federation.
Unity Hub in Berlin welcomes its first 500 Ukrainians
The Ukrainian Unity Hub, which opened on April 15 in Berlin, has already welcomed 500 visitors.
Coordination Headquarters hopes to resolve “Chechen issue” regarding POWs soon
The Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War hopes to repatriate all Ukrainian prisoners currently held in Chechnya in the near future.
Over thousand Ukrainians held captive by Russia since 2022 – Coordination Headquarters
Over a thousand Ukrainian military personnel and civilians have been held captive by Russia since 2022.
Budanov expresses gratitude to journalists and media organizations
On World Press Freedom Day, Kyrylo Budanov thanks media outlets that work honestly and adhere to professional standards.
Censorship in Russia’s cultural sphere intensifies – media
Pressure on Russia’s publishing industry and cultural sector is increasing, with authorities confiscating books and even subjecting classic works by Russian authors to censorship.
03 May 2026
Ukraine to see variable cloudiness with no precipitation on Monday
On May 4, variable cloudiness is forecast across the country, with no rain except in the southeastern regions, where showers are expected during the day.
Meteorologist shares weather forecast for Ukraine next week
Ukraine will experience dry and warm weather starting Monday, with temperatures in some places reaching up to +27°C. In the second half of the week, rain and thunderstorms are likely in the western regions.
Embassy of Ukraine in U.S. opens doors to visitors as part of Passport DC
The Embassy of Ukraine in the United States took part in the annual cultural and diplomatic event – an open house of foreign embassies in Washington – held as part of the citywide cultural festival Passport DC.