Kyiv receives 72 generators from Leipzig and Hamburg
Kyiv has received a total of 72 generators of varying capacity from its German sister cities Leipzig and Hamburg since the beginning of the year.
Society and Culture
30 March 2026
University professor in Odesa dismissed for teaching in Russian
A professor at the Odesa National University of Technology has been dismissed for conducting classes and preparing exam materials in Russian.
Russia sentences three captured Azov fighters to 5.5–19 years in prison
The Southern District Military Court in Rostov-on-Don has sentenced three Ukrainians who were taken prisoner during the siege of the Azovstal plant in Mariupol. One of them received a 5.5-year prison sentence, while the other two were sentenced to 18 and 19 years in prison.
Russia restricts access to Western social media in occupied territories – National Resistance Center
In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, Russian forces are systematically restricting residents' access to Western social media platforms.
29 March 2026
Ukraine's military intelligence releases documentary on agent operating behind enemy lines
Ukraine's military intelligence agency, HUR, has released a documentary film about the activities of a Ukrainian agent operating behind enemy lines.
Kremlin prepares major overhaul of its instruments of external influence, FISU reports
The Kremlin is preparing a major overhaul of its instruments of external influence.
MFA announces Ukrainian-Polish historians’ conference
Ukraine and Poland will host a conference of historians on May 6–8, which will serve as a professional forum for discussing complex chapters of their shared history, fostering constructive dialogue, and strengthening bilateral partnership.
28 March 2026
Rivne region officials explain how they are helping Borys deer
In the Rivne region, officials described how they are caring for Borys the deer; he is currently roaming freely in the areas he is accustomed to—he is being monitored and receiving injections, and there is now a need to build an enclosure for the animal.
Memorial motorcade takes place in Zaporizhzhia
A memorial motorcade took place in Zaporizhzhia. It was dedicated to the fallen defenders.
Russia damages 453 tourism infrastructure facilities in Ukraine
Since the start of the full-scale invasion, 453 tourism infrastructure facilities have been damaged by the Russian aggressor, including 140 hotels, 78 vacation resorts, sanatoriums, and camps.
Attempt made to smuggle 39 archaeological artifacts (8th–20th centuries) out of Ukraine by mail
Kyiv customs officials discovered 39 authentic archaeological artifacts dating from the 8th to the 20th centuries in international mail shipments bound for the United States, France, and Italy.
CCD: Russia shifting blame for environmental destruction in occupied territories onto Ukraine
Russian propaganda is shifting the blame for the environmental destruction in the occupied territories onto Ukraine.
Lubinets explains why he continues humanitarian dialogue with Moskalkova
Ukraine’s Human Rights Commissioner, Dmytro Lubinets, stated that thanks to ongoing humanitarian dialogue with Russia’s Human Rights Commissioner, Tatyana Moskalkova, it remains possible, among other things, to deliver letters and parcels to prisoners of war.
27 March 2026
Sybiha: South Korea's technology and experience open new opportunities for Ukraine's recovery
The expertise of the Republic of Korea in technology, infrastructure, and post-war development creates significant potential for joint projects in the recovery and reconstruction of Ukraine.
Network recruiting locals for sabotage operations in EU on behalf of Russia detected in Eastern Europe
A network recruiting locals to carry out sabotage and destabilization operations in European countries on behalf of the Russian Federation has been uncovered in Eastern Europe.
Five more children returned from temporarily occupied Kherson region
Five more children have been returned to territory controlled by Ukraine from the temporarily occupied part of the Kherson region, including four who are without parental care.
26 March 2026
Rivne region hosts first interregional forum on veterans’ policy
The first interregional forum on veteran policy has kicked off in Rivne region, bringing together representatives from 12 regions.
Lubinets: Russia holds 26 Ukrainian media workers in captivity, Red Cross confirms detention of only one
Russia is unlawfully holding 26 Ukrainian journalists and media workers, while the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has officially confirmed the detention of only one.
25 March 2026
Ukraine returns 2,058 deported children with support from 38 countries – Ombudsman's Office
Ukraine has successfully returned 2,058 deported children, with active support from 38 countries as well as the Council of Europe and the European Union.
UNESCO reacts to strike on Lviv city center but does not mention Russia
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has expressed concern over a drone strike on the central part of Lviv, a UNESCO World Heritage site, but did not mention Russia in its statement.
Ukrainian Institute of National Remembrance calls for Russia's expulsion from UNESCO
The Ukrainian Institute of National Remembrance (UINR) has called for signing an open appeal to the international community demanding Russia's expulsion from UNESCO over its systematic attacks on cultural heritage sites in Ukraine.
European Commission representative: Return of deported Ukrainian children requires systematic approach
The return of abducted Ukrainian children is being hindered by a fragmented approach on the part of international partners and the EU itself; therefore, real progress requires a clear system for coordinating all parties involved.
Ukraine’s UNESCO envoy: Russia’s membership unacceptable over cultural heritage crimes
Vadym Omelchenko, Ukraine’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to France and Ukraine’s representative to UNESCO, has appealed to the organization’s Director-General to assess Russia’s attacks on cultural heritage sites.
24 March 2026
Italy allocates EUR 45M to support war-affected Ukrainians
An event marking the launch of an Italy-funded program to support vulnerable populations in Ukraine's war-affected regions was held in Kyiv.
Ukraine calls for cultural sanctions after Russian strike damages UNESCO heritage site in Lviv
A targeted Russian attack on the central part of Lviv, which resulted in damage to a UNESCO World Heritage site, is an act of barbarism and a cultural crime.
Sybiha urges UNESCO to respond to Russian strike on central Lviv
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha called on UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany to respond most decisively to Russia's strike on the central part of Lviv, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Ukraine makes significant efforts to conduct search operations even during war – Alfyorov
The Ukrainian state, despite being at war, is devoting substantial financial, organizational, and security resources to carry out search and exhumation operations in line with agreements with the Polish side.
Alfyorov: Polish order on Ukrainian online auction is provocation with Russian ties
Russian disinformation targeting the Ukrainian-Polish partnership has intensified significantly in recent times; one manifestation of this has been the appearance of the Polish Virtuti Militari Order on a Ukrainian website for collectors.
Vita Kovalenko, City Councillor of the Dutch city of Dordrecht
Unafraid to Fight, Ready to Act: A Ukrainian Voice