Ukrainian rescuers receive first firefighting robot from domestic manufacturer
Units of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES) have received their first firefighting robot developed by a Ukrainian manufacturer.
Society and Culture
SBGS reports on condition of border guards returned in latest prisoner swap
The health condition of Ukrainian border guards returned as part of the latest prisoner exchange is satisfactory. That is according to Andrii Demchenko, Spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine (SBGS).
Ukraine among world's most contaminated countries with explosive hazards
The Ukrainian government is significantly increasing the number of pyrotechnic (explosive ordnance disposal) units within the State Emergency Service (SES) in response to widespread contamination from explosive devices.
Ukrainians march through downtown Washington in U.S. Independence Day Parade
Ukraine was once again represented in the festive U.S. Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C. This year, two separate groups marched through the center of the capital — organized by the US Ukrainian Activists (USUA) and the United Help Ukraine along with the Embassy of Ukraine in the USA.
No jail for child saboteurs, but parents liable – police
Children under the age of 14 who carry out serious missions for Russians, such as sabotage or terrorism, are not subject to criminal liability under Ukrainian law. However, their actions will not go without consequences, and parents may be held responsible as well.
DIU presents prayer book for reconnaissance soldiers
The prayer book for Ukrainian intelligence officers was published by military chaplains of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense.
04 July 2025
SBU releases exclusive footage of prisoner exchange
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has released exclusive photos and videos from the prisoner exchange that took place on July 4.
National Police reports decline in crimes against children in Ukraine
The National Police of Ukraine has recorded a decline in the number of crimes committed against children in the country.
Freed Ukrainian POWs may be sent abroad for medical treatment – DIU official
Ukrainian soldiers released from Russian captivity will first receive medical care and rehabilitation, with the possibility of being sent abroad for further treatment.
Israel to provide additional humanitarian aid to Ukraine
Israel has announced that it will deliver additional humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, including water supply systems for hundreds of thousands of people in eastern regions where infrastructure has been damaged by Russian shelling.
Ukrainian migrants are valuable part of Polish society, says diplomat
Forced migrants from Ukraine make a significant contribution to the Polish economy, confirming the thesis that they have become an important and valuable part of Polish society and deserve appropriate treatment.
03 July 2025
Zelensky presents 'Future of Ukraine' award to 11-year-old volunteer from Denmark
While in Denmark, President Volodymyr Zelensky presented the "Future of Ukraine" award to 11-year-old volunteer Jens Fogh Thomsen.
Kyiv bids farewell to fallen F-16 pilot Maksym Ustymenko
In Kyiv, a farewell ceremony was held for F-16 pilot Maksym Ustymenko, a Hero of Ukraine, who was killed while defending the country during a large-scale Russian air attack on the night of June 29.
Pope Leo XIV meets with Ukrainian children at Vatican summer camp
Pope Leo XIV visited a children’s summer camp in the Vatican on Thursday, where he met with children, including a group of Ukrainian children.
Ukraine seeing larger numbers of anti-Ukrainian propaganda literature published in Russia
The State Committee for Television and Radio Broadcasting of Ukraine reports an increase in the release of anti-Ukrainian books in Russia.
Abduction of Ukrainian children by Russia may be considered genocide - OSCE PA Special Rapporteur
Russia's abduction of Ukrainian children and the subsequent deprivation of their Ukrainian identity may amount to the crime of genocide.
Government dismisses Language Ombudsman Kremin
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has dismissed Taras Kremin from his position as Commissioner for the Protection of the State Language as of July 8, 2025, following the expiration of his term.
02 July 2025
Pope Leo XIV assures Ukraine of support, prays for peace
During a meeting at the Vatican with members of the Synod of Bishops of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV assured them of his closeness to the Ukrainian people, noting the strength of their faith and hope in the midst of war.
Zelensky revokes Ukrainian citizenship of Metropolitan Onufriy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree revoking the Ukrainian citizenship of Orest Berezovsky, better known as Metropolitan Onufriy, the head of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate).
Ukraine returns bodies of two soldiers found with Russian army ID tags
In accordance with international humanitarian principles and existing repatriation agreements, Ukraine has returned the bodies of two deceased individuals bearing military identification tags of the Russian Armed Forces to the Russian side.
First 6,000 graves prepared at military memorial cemetery – PM Shmyhal
Six thousand burial sites have been prepared at the National Military Memorial Cemetery for the first burials.
Ukraine develops mobile broadcasting station for liberated territories
Specialists from the Innovation and Information Center, a company relocated from Luhansk, have developed a unique piece of equipment designed to provide Ukrainian television and radio broadcasting in wartime conditions.
Ukraine launches unified platform to search for missing persons in war
A unified information platform on persons missing under special circumstances was presented in Kyiv.
Kyiv’s June temperatures fall slightly below seasonal norm
The average air temperature in the city of Kyiv during June was 19.1°C, which is 0.4°C below the long-term climatic norm.
MFA launches automated notary services in 40 Ukrainian diplomatic missions
Starting July 1, Ukrainians got access to a new digital notary service at 40 Ukrainian embassies and consulates.
Police evacuate six elderly residents from Kostiantynivka amid Russian shelling
National Police officers have evacuated six elderly individuals—including people with limited mobility—from Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region, which remains under constant Russian shelling.
01 July 2025
Two more Ukrainian teenagers rescued from temporarily occupied territory
Two more teenagers have been rescued from temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine as part of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Bring Kids Back UA initiative.
Resolution calling for return of abducted Ukrainian children introduced in U.S. House of Representatives
Congressmen Gregory Meeks and Michael McCaul have introduced a bipartisan resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives condemning Russia’s abduction and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children and calling for their immediate return.
German foreign minister hands over aid to Ukrainian Interior Ministry units
During his official visit to Ukraine, newly appointed German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul met with Ukrainian Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko and delivered a new aid package to units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.