Ireland liquidates companies, allocating billions for Russian banks
In Ireland, several companies that had previously raised billions of dollars for Russian banks and state-owned corporations were forcibly liquidated.
Society and Culture
Marcus Kolga, Canadian expert on disinformation
The primary objective of Russian propaganda in Canada is to erode support for Ukraine
Over 90% of July incidents at Ukraine’s territorial recruitment centers found to be fake or manipulated
In July, 198 out of 218 incidents (91%) related to Territorial Recruitment Centers (TRCs) were found to be fakes or manipulations.
31 August 2025
Investigation into Parubiy's murder ongoing around the clock – Zelensky
All necessary resources have been mobilized to investigate the murder of former Ukrainian parliamentary speaker Andriy Parubiy, with the police, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), and the prosecutor's office working virtually around the clock to establish all the circumstances of the crime.
Pope Leo XIV again calls for peace in Ukraine amid deadly strikes
At the conclusion of Sunday prayer, Pope Leo XIV prayed for those affected by the recent massive Russian airstrikes on Ukraine, urging an immediate ceasefire and serious steps toward dialogue.
Ex-Speaker of Ukrainian Parliament Andrii Parubii to be buried in Lviv on Sept 2
Former Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Andrii Parubii, who was killed in an armed attack on August 30, will be buried at the Lychakiv Cemetery in Lviv on September 2.
Kherson region receives powerful generators from U.S. partners
Kherson region has received three powerful generators from American partners, worth nearly one million dollars.
Latvia tightens entry rules for foreigners, including Ukrainians, from Sept 1
Beginning September 1, Latvia is introducing stricter entry requirements for foreign nationals, including citizens of Ukraine, Russia, and other countries outside the EU, NATO, OECD, Switzerland, and Brazil.
Step-by-step approach needed for integrating citizens from de-occupied territories – Budanov
For the successful future reintegration of Ukrainian citizens from de-occupied territories, a systematic, step-by-step approach must be developed, according to Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR).
Russian authorities detain Jehovah’s Witness member in occupied Crimea
In temporarily occupied Crimea, Russian authorities have reported the detention of a 52-year-old resident of Zaprudne village on the Southern Coast, allegedly for involvement with the religious organization Jehovah’s Witnesses.
30 August 2025
Vyhivskyi, Maliuk oversee investigation into Parubiy's murder
The investigation into the murder of former Verkhovna Rada Chairman Andriy Parubiy is currently under the direct supervision of the head of Ukraine's National Police, Ivan Vyhivskyi, and the chief of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), Vasyl Maliuk.
Poland deports 15 Ukrainian citizens
Polish authorities have deported 15 Ukrainian citizens who were reportedly considered a threat to public safety and order.
Nearly 218,000 people in Donetsk region require evacuation
As of now, nearly 218,000 people in the Donetsk region require evacuation, including 16,500 children.
Over 300 artists, media professionals killed in Ukraine since war began
Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, 329 cultural and media representatives have been killed in Ukraine, including 221 Ukrainian artists and 108 Ukrainian and foreign media professionals.
29 August 2025
Permission for men aged 18–22 to travel abroad to help preserve youth for Ukraine – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the decision to allow men aged 18–22 to travel abroad will not negatively affect the country’s defence capability but will instead help preserve youth for Ukraine.
Culture vs War project dub documentaries in world's most spoken languages
The project Culture vs War has dubbed six Ukrainian documentaries into the world’s most spoken languages to convey the truth about Russia’s war against Ukraine in English, Spanish, and Arabic.
Today is Day of Mourning in Kyiv for killed in Russian shelling
Today is a the Day of Mourning in Kyiv to commemorate those killed in the massive attack on August 28.
Ukrainian soldier from Ternopil region loses 55 kg in Russian captivity
Ukrainian soldier from Ternopil region Andrii Koval, who was released from Russian captivity on August 24, lost 55 kilograms during 20 months of imprisonment.
28 August 2025
Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Moscow Patriarchate recognized as affiliated with Russian Orthodox Church
The State Service for Ethnopolitics and Freedom of Conscience (SSEFC) has recognized the Kyiv Metropolis of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate) as affiliated with the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC).
Queues at Slovak border are not related to permission for 18-22 year olds to leave country
Queues at the Slovak border are not related to the Cabinet of Ministers' decision on the departure of 18-22 year old men abroad.
Russians uncover Khazar settlement from 8th–10th centuries during road construction near Novoazovsk
Russian invaders uncovered a Khazar settlement dating back to the 8th–10th centuries during road construction works near the occupied Novoazovsk.
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.
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.