2,167 children still need to be evacuated from Donetsk region – MIA
As of now, 2,167 children still need to be evacuated from the Donetsk region, and 263 children from the Synelnykove district in the Dnipropetrovsk region.
Society and Culture
22 August 2025
Almost 1.1 M people need evacuation from frontline areas, says Ministry of Development
Today, evacuation measures are continuing in a number of frontline regions, most notably in Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk. The total number of people requiring evacuation is almost 1,100,000, of whom 84,000 are children and 16,000 are citizens with reduced mobility.
65 citizens returned to Ukraine from buffer zone on Russian-Georgian border
The return of 65 citizens from the buffer zone on the Russian-Georgian border was organized upon President Zelensky's directive. Among them are 10 women, 8 severely ill.
Nearly 100 Crimean political prisoners in urgent need of medical care – ZMINA Human Rights Center
Ninety-eight political prisoners from Crimea, unlawfully held in Russian penitentiary facilities or in temporarily occupied territories, are in urgent need of medical assistance.
Transparency Register to be launched by Sept 1 – NACP head
The creation of the Transparency Register, providing open access to information about lobbying entities and their records, is near completion. The system will be launched as scheduled, before September 1, 2025.
Bring Kids Back UA: Ukraine returns four young people and baby from occupation
As part of President Volodymyr Zelensky's initiative Bring Kids Back UA, four young individuals and a baby have been returned from Russian-occupied territories.
21 August 2025
Former USAID top official named CEO of Nova Ukraine foundation
Former USAID Assistant Administrator for Europe & Eurasia, Ambassador Erin McKee has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Nova Ukraine, a U.S.-based nonprofit organization that provides aid to people affected by Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Ukraine to receive COVID vaccine for children aged six months and older in fall
This fall, Ukraine will receive 5,000 doses of coronavirus vaccine for children aged 6 months and older.
20 August 2025
Zelensky presents 'National Legend of Ukraine' awards
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, together with First Lady Olena Zelenska, honored prominent Ukrainians with the state award "National Legend of Ukraine."
Pope calls on believers to pray for peace in Ukraine on Friday
Pope Leo XIV called for a day of prayer and fasting on August 22, praying for peace, particularly in Ukraine.
Petliura's death mask and typewriter are transported to Ukraine from Canada
The death mask and typewriter of Symon Petliura, one of the leaders of the 1917–1921 liberation struggle, are being transported to Kyiv from Canada. The artifacts have already crossed the border and are awaiting customs clearance.
Direct train connection between Kyiv, Bucharest preparing to be launched – Romanian envoy
A direct train connection between Kyiv and Romania’s capital will soon be launched.
Ukraine receives EUR 10M worth of equipment from IT Coalition
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry received a new shipment of equipment worth EUR 10 million from the IT Coalition during July and August, funded by Luxembourg, Ireland, Belgium, and Estonia.
Another group of Ukrainian children returned from temporarily occupied Kherson region
Another group of children has been evacuated from the temporarily occupied territory (TOT) of the Kherson region to an area under Ukrainian control.
19 August 2025
This summer, more than 52,000 people were evacuated from Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions - PM Svyrydenko
By the end of August, at least 30,000 places will be prepared in 15 regions and in Kyiv for people who have been evacuated from frontline areas
Two teenage girls returned from occupied territories
Two teenage girls have been brought back from temporarily occupied territories, where they had been forced to attend Russian schools.
Enemy attack leaves over 30,000 subscribers without electricity in Nizhyn district
In the Nizhyn district of Chernihiv region, more than 30,000 subscribers were left without electricity as a result of a Russian attack with strike drones.
Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Fund to be established this fall – acting minister
Ukraine plans to launch a Cultural Heritage Fund this fall. The fund will operate abroad but direct resources provided by international partners toward restoring Ukraine's cultural heritage.
18 August 2025
No signs of coronavirus epidemic in Ukraine – Liashko
More than 40 coronavirus mutations are circulating this season, but none of them can trigger a new pandemic, Health Minister Viktor Liashko told Ukrinform.
Hidden unemployment rising in Russia's civilian sector – intelligence
Hidden unemployment in Russia's civilian sector is rapidly increasing amid an economic crisis.
17 August 2025
Melania Trump sends letter to Putin regarding abducted Ukrainian children
First Lady Melania Trump wrote a "peace letter" to Russian leader Vladimir Putin telling him "in today’s world, some children are forced to carry a quiet laughter, untouched by the darkness around them—a silent defiance against the forces that can potentially claim their future. Mr. Putin, you can singlehandedly restore their melodic laughter”.
Lubinets anticipates significant change in prisoner exchange process
The Office of the Ombudsman is closely monitoring the exchange of updated lists with the Russian side in preparation for the next phase of returning Ukrainians from captivity. Officials are hopeful that significant progress will be made in the prisoner exchange process.
Russia keeps 277 Crimean political prisoners behind bars
As of today, 277 Crimean political prisoners remain in Russian custody, including 157 representatives of the indigenous Crimean Tatar people.
16 August 2025
Usyk visits wounded National Guard soldiers at medical center
Ukrainian boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk visited wounded National Guard soldiers receiving treatment at one of the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ medical centers.
Five more settlements in Donetsk region begin evacuating families with children
Mandatory evacuation efforts have begun in Druzhkivka and nearby villages in the Donetsk region, as families are being relocated to safer areas.
Bring Kids Back UA thanks Melania Trump for supporting Ukrainian children
The Bring Kids Back UA initiative has expressed gratitude to U.S. First Lady Melania Trump for her concern over the destiny of Ukrainian children.
Trump handed Putin letter from his wife about abducted Ukrainian children – Reuters
During talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Alaska, U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a letter from First Lady Melania Trump concerning abducted Ukrainian children.
Defense Ministry and Come Back Alive Foundation sign cooperation memorandum
The Ministry of Defense and the Come Back Alive Charitable Foundation have signed a memorandum of cooperation. The document opens up new opportunities for joint projects aimed at strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities and mobilization readiness, supporting the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and developing cooperation with government agencies, business entities, public and international organizations
Latvians donate drones, night vision devices, and Hummer to DIU
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense received FPV drones, Mavics, night vision devices, and a Hummer vehicle from Latvia.