Poland’s President refuses to sign amendment extending aid for Ukrainians
Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki announced on Monday that he had not signed an amendment to the law on aid for Ukrainian citizens.
Society and Culture
25 August 2025
Identification of WWII victims found by Ukrainian-Polish expedition underway in Lviv
In Lviv, a joint Ukrainian-Polish expedition is completing search and exhumation works during which a mass grave containing the remains of about 40 victims of the Second World War was discovered.
Blocking Russian music on streaming platforms to protect Ukraine's cultural space – Language Ombudswoman
Blocking Russian music on streaming platforms is a necessary step to protect Ukraine's cultural space.
Belarus restricts fuel supplies to Russia – intelligence
Belarus is limiting fuel supplies to Russia despite the fuel crisis facing the aggressor country.
National Prayer Breakfast held in Kyiv
On August 25, Kyiv hosted the second National Prayer Breakfast, attended by over 1,000 guests, including around 350 international participants.
Trump’s spiritual advisor meets families of Azovstal defenders
Pastor Mark Burns, spiritual advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump, met with the wives and mothers of imprisoned defenders of Mariupol’s Azovstal to discuss the situation of Ukrainian prisoners of war.
“A disgrace and an insult”: Ukraine’s MFA responds to Woody Allen’s participation in Moscow Film Week
Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned the decision of actor and director Woody Allen, a four-time Academy Award winner, to take part in the Moscow International Film Week.
30-meter flag unfurled and car rally held in Ottawa to mark Ukraine’s Independence Day
Several events were held in Ottawa, the capital of Canada, to mark Ukraine’s Independence Day.
Zelensky awards state honors to 143 foreign nationals
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has awarded state honors to 143 foreign citizens for their significant contributions to strengthening international cooperation, supporting Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, engaging in charitable activities, and promoting Ukraine globally.
24 August 2025
Prisoner exchange on Independence Day: SBU releases exclusive footage
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has released exclusive video footage of the prisoner exchange that took place on August 24, Ukraine's Independence Day.
Ukraine and Russia conduct another prisoner exchange
Ukraine and Russia carried out another prisoner exchange, including the return of journalist Dmytro Khyliuk, who had been abducted in Kyiv region in March 2022.
President Zelensky, First Lady, PM Carney honor fallen soldiers in Kyiv
President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska, together with Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney, paid tribute to Ukraine’s fallen heroes at the Wall of Remembrance in Kyiv.
Prayer for Ukraine held at St Sophia Cathedral
On the occasion of Independence Day, a joint prayer for Ukraine took place at Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv.
Giant Ukrainian flag raised at Odesa Lighthouse
To mark Ukraine’s Independence Day, a giant national flag was raised at the Odesa Lighthouse.
Independence Day celebrations held in Kyiv’s Sophia Square
Ceremonial events took place in central Kyiv to mark Ukraine’s Independence Day.
European institutions' buildings illuminated in blue and yellow colors on eve of Ukraine's Independence Day
On the evening of August 23, on the eve of the Independence Day of Ukraine, the building of the European Council in Brussels was illuminated in blue and yellow colors.
In Crimea, activists fly Ukrainian flag to celebrate Independence Day
In the temporarily occupied Crimea, on the morning of August 24, activists of the Yellow Ribbon resistance movement flew the Ukrainian flag on Mount Kishka in Simeiz on the occasion of the Independence Day of Ukraine.
Ukraine celebrates Independence Day
On Sunday, August 24, Ukraine marks the 34th anniversary of the declaration of independence.
Parliament of Canada illuminated in yellow and blue
The Peace Tower of the Parliament of Canada in Ottawa was illuminated with Ukrainian national colors as a sign of solidarity with Ukraine.
Qatar mediates return of 83 Ukrainian children taken to Russia
Thanks to the assistance of the State of Qatar, a total of 83 Ukrainian children have been returned home.
Russian propagandist Kyrylo Vyshynskyi dies in Russia
Russian propagandist, former head of RIA Novosti Ukraine news agency, and executive director of Russia Today, Kyrylo Vyshynskyi, who had been charged with treason in Ukraine, died in Moscow.
23 August 2025
Canadian philanthropist James Temerty steps up support for DIU
Canadian philanthropist and founder of the Temerty Foundation, James Temerty, held talks with Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU), to discuss new projects aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s defense intelligence.
Survey: 42% of Austrians support participation in peacekeeping mission in Ukraine
In Austria, about 42% of respondents said they support the participation of Austrian soldiers in a potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, while 44% opposed this.
30-meter Ukrainian flag unfurled in front of European Parliament
Ukraine’s Mission to the European Union marked Ukraine’s National Flag Day in Brussels with the traditional unfurling of a 30-meter Ukrainian flag in front of the European Parliament.
Latvian Foreign Ministry building illuminated in colors of Ukrainian flag
The building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia was decorated with the flags of Ukraine and illuminated in blue and yellow on the occasion of the National Flag Day and the Independence Day of Ukraine.
Ukrainian flag solemnly raised near city hall in Kyiv
The Ukrainian Flag was solemnly raised near the Kyiv City Hall.
Ukrainian flag raised in front of European Commission headquarters in Brussels
The Ukrainian flag was raised in front of the European Commission headquarters in honor of Ukraine’s National Flag Day.
History of Independence in Photos: From "Revolution on Granite" to "Revolution on Cardboard"
Ukraine's struggle is a dramatic poem without an ending — every generation writes a new stanza
Ukraine marks National Flag Day
On Saturday, August 23, Ukraine celebrates National Flag Day.