Mobilization rates in Ukraine decline compared to last year – MP
Following the enactment of the updated mobilization law in Ukraine, there was a spike in the number of mobilized citizens; however, the mobilization rate has since decreased.
Society and Culture
Ukrainian lawmakers propose allowing MPs to serve as ministers
Members of the Ukrainian parliament have registered a draft law proposing to allow lawmakers to simultaneously hold positions in the government. The initiative does not contradict Ukrainian legislation and aims to improve communication between the parliament and the government.
Ukraine joins DSEI Japan exhibition in Tokyo for the first time
For the first time, a delegation from Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense and representatives from six Ukrainian defense industry enterprises participated in the DSEI Japan 2025, an international arms and defense equipment exhibition in Tokyo.
Ukraine returns 11 more children from Russian-occupied territories
As part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative led by the President of Ukraine, 11 more Ukrainian children have been returned from territories temporarily occupied by Russia.
Usyk urges teenagers to report Russian recruitment attempts
Renowned Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk, during an online lesson organized by the National Police in cooperation with the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), called on teenagers to report any attempts by Russians to recruit them.
28 May 2025
Lithuania to return over EUR 1 M in EU aid misallocated to non-Ukrainians
More than 1 million euros allocated by the EU and intended to support Ukrainian refugees in Lithuania were mistakenly distributed among citizens of other countries, including Russia and Belarus, which led to a government audit and a change of leadership in the agency that controlled it.
Evacuation of people from Bilopilia and Khotyn communities continues in Sumy region
Rescuers of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine are evacuating people from the Bilopilia and Khotyn communities in Sumy region, which are shelled by Russian troops on a daily basis.
Russian strike on Svitlovodsk injures two, leaves 1,400 without power
In Kirovohrad region, two people were hospitalized as a result of a Russian attack, and 1,400 subscribers have no electricity supply.
Ukrainian rescuers take part in Camp Green training in Poland
Rescuers from Lviv, Ternopil, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Vinnytsia regions participated in the international Camp Green training exercises held in the city of Wałbrzych, Poland.
Temporary protection for Ukrainian citizens in EU should remain until lasting peace achieved – Minister
The Ukrainian government will work with international partners to extend the duration of temporary protection for Ukrainian citizens in the European Union.
AI planning trips, creating businesses — and preparing for war, expert warns
AI models can fully create a travel itinerary, find tickets and hotels upon request just as well as a travel agent – helping save money on such services.
Ukraine’s prosecutors launch OSINT war crime unit
The War Department of Ukraine’s Office of the Prosecutor General includes a dedicated analytical unit that conducts investigations of Russian war crimes using specialized OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) technologies.
Zelensky awards 697 defenders, 127 of them posthumously
President Volodymyr Zelensky has awarded state honors to 697 defenders of Ukraine, including 127 of them posthumously.
27 May 2025
Russian disinformation in Austria aims to demonize Ukraine and shift blame to victim – expert
Russia's strategy in its disinformation campaigns in Austria is to demonize Ukraine, shift the blame to the victim, and divert attention from Russia's aggression and responsibility.
Ukraine’s 'Contract 18–24' program may expand to include high-tech drone specialists
The Office of the President of Ukraine is considering expanding the “Contract 18–24” program to include specialities related to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs or drones).
Ziferblat band raises UAH 2M for Ukraine’s demining vehicles
The band Ziferblat, which represented Ukraine at Eurovision 2025, has raised 2 million hryvnias for demining systems during a charity fundraising campaign.
About 10,000 foreign students remain in Ukraine
Before Russia’s full-scale invasion, approximately 100,000 foreign students were enrolled in Ukrainian universities. Today, only about 10,000 remain.
Dietmar Pichler, Austrian expert on countering disinformation
Kremlin's strategy aims to demonize Ukraine and engage in victim blaming
Zelensky presents awards to Special Operations Forces soldiers
President Volodymyr Zelensky presented state awards to soldiers of the Special Operations Forces and handed over the Golden Star Orders to the families of fallen heroes who were posthumously honored with the title.
Ukraine plans to open over 180 underground schools in frontline regions this year - PM Shmyhal
In the frontline regions, 15 educational spaces for schoolchildren have been built, and more than 180 underground facilities are planned to be commissioned by the end of the year.
Over 240 National Guardsmen have received housing from state
In 2024, 213 servicemen of the National Guard of Ukraine received housing from the state, and another 30 guardsmen - Heroes of Ukraine and family members of the victims - received apartments as part of the President's initiative to support the military and strengthen social protection for defenders.
Two Ukrainian defenders released after being captured together
As part of the 1,000 for 1,000 prisoner exchange, two volunteers from Berdychiv, Zhytomyr region — Oleksandr Trushevskyi and Vladyslav Kondratiuk — have returned home from Russian captivity. Both served in the 139th Battalion of the 115th Territorial Defense Brigade and were captured together.
26 May 2025
Another teenager returned from TOT
As part of the initiative of the President of Ukraine Bring Kids Back UA, another Ukrainian teenager was rescued from the temporarily occupied territory.
Qatar helps return 68 Ukrainian children home - Lubinets
Thanks to the assistance of the State of Qatar, 68 Ukrainian children have been returned home.
Eighty-three cases of hepatitis A recorded in Kyiv
As many as 83 cases of hepatitis A have already been registered in Kyiv.
Rally to mark anniversary of assassination of Symon Petliura was held in Paris
On Sunday, the Ukrainian community in Paris held a commemorative event and a prayer service at Montparnasse Cemetery near the grave of Symon Petliura. May 25 marked the 99th anniversary of the death of this iconic figure in the history of the struggle for Ukrainian statehood.
25 May 2025
Azov Brigade fighters not included in major prisoner exchange
No servicemen from the 12th Azov Brigade were included in the recent 1000 for 1000 prisoner exchange.
SBU releases exclusive footage of latest prisoner exchange
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has published exclusive photos and video from the latest phase of the "1,000 for 1,000" prisoner exchange.
24 May 2025
Third phase of POW exchange to take place Sunday – Zelensky
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that the third phase of the 1000 for 1000 prisoner of war exchange will take place on Sunday, May 25.