More than 630 children live in communities under evacuation in Sumy region
More than 630 children currently reside in communities across the Sumy region where mandatory evacuation has been announced.
Society and Culture
Budanov shares video of Ukrainian defenders returning from Russian captivity
Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov, Chief of Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence, has shared a video capturing the return of Ukrainian defenders freed from Russian captivity on May 24.
Russia committed 836 crimes against journalists and media during its full-scale invasion
Over the past three years and three months of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia has committed 836 crimes against journalists and media outlets.
21 servicemen from Ministry of Internal Affairs among those released from Russian captivity - Klymenko
Among the 307 Ukrainian citizens released from Russian captivity on May 24 were 21 servicemen from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine.
Warriors held in Russian captivity since 2022 return home – Yermak
On May 24, Ukrainian soldiers who had been held in Russian captivity since 2022 returned home.
Coordination Headquarters: 307 Ukrainian defenders freed from captivity — all rank-and-file and sergeants
All 307 Ukrainian defenders released from Russian captivity on May 24 are servicemen from the private and sergeant corps.
Ukraine welcomes back 307 more heroes from Russian captivity
On May 24, 307 Ukrainian servicemen have returned from Russian captivity.
Ukraine celebrating Day of Slavic Literacy and Culture
The Day of Slavic Literacy and Culture is not only a tribute to the past but also a reminder that language unites a nation.
Ukrainian soldier freed from Russian captivity days after his daughter returned from TOT – Ombudsman
On May 23, a Ukrainian Armed Forces serviceman was freed from Russian captivity. His 15-year-old daughter had recently been brought back from temporarily occupied territories (TOT).
DNA testing of remains exhumed in Puzhnyky to take 2–3 months
DNA analysis of the remains exhumed in Puzhnyky will take approximately 2–3 months.
Ukraine prepares to conduct exhumation work in Poland this year - MCSC
Ukraine has received permission and is preparing to conduct exhumation work in Poland this year.
23 May 2025
Neizhpapa presents awards to marines fighting in hottest sectors of frontline
On the occasion of the Day of the Marines, Vice Admiral Oleksiy Neizhpapa, Commander of the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, presented awards to soldiers defending the homeland in the hottest sectors of the frontline.
Umerov: Prisoner exchange lists were formed with one goal - saving lives
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov emphasized that the prisoner exchange lists were compiled with a single overriding criterion: to save lives.
Zelensky honors three Ukrainian Marine Brigades
President Volodymyr Zelensky has awarded honorary distinctions to three brigades of the Ukrainian Navy’s Marine Corps. The 38th Separate Marine Brigade was granted an honorary name, while the 36th and 37th Brigades were recognized for their courage and bravery.
Ukraine marks Heroes' Day honoring defenders of nation
On Friday, May 23, Ukraine marks Heroes' Day, a commemoration dedicated to Ukrainian defenders,both men and women, who fight for the nation’s freedom and independence.
St George's Cathedral in Kaniv transferred to Orthodox Church of Ukraine
Ukraine's Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications, Mykola Tochytskyi, took part in events marking the 164th anniversary of Taras Shevchenko's reburial and visited St. George's Cathedral in Kaniv, which has now been officially transferred for use by the Orthodox Church of Ukraine (OCU).
22 May 2025
Zelensky meets with representatives of Ukraine’s national minorities and indigenous peoples
President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with representatives of national minorities and indigenous peoples of Ukraine to discuss community coordination with the state and the implementation of the law on indigenous peoples.
Social programs: PM Shmyhal names directions and reforms being developed by government
During the second Summit of Ministers of Social Policy, Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal spoke about the key areas of social transformation of Ukraine.
Ukraine hands over list for 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner exchange – Yusov
The Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War has prepared and handed over to the Russian side a list of names for exchange in the “1000 for 1000” format.
Zarivna: Number of children deported by Russia may far exceed 19,546
Daria Zarivna, the chief operating officer of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative, said that the number of Ukrainian children deported by Russia could be much higher than the officially known figure.
Justice Ministry: 8,500 convicted individuals joined Ukrainian army
The process of enlisting convicted individuals into the ranks of the Ukrainian Armed Forces is ongoing, with around 1,500 applications currently under consideration. There is high demand for recruits from this category in combat units.
Minister of national unity meets with Ukrainians in Chisinau
Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Unity, Oleksiy Chernyshov, visited the Ukrainian House in Chisinau, where he met with members of the Ukrainian community in Moldova, including displaced persons, civic leaders, educators, entrepreneurs, and volunteers.
Zelensky holds meeting on upcoming '1,000-for-1,000' prisoner exchange
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting to coordinate preparations for a potential "1,000-for-1,000" prisoner exchange with Russia and stated that Ukrainian authorities are currently verifying the details of every individual on the lists submitted by the Russian side.
371 children remain in forced evacuation zone in Donetsk region
There are still 273 families with 371 children in the settlements of Donetsk region where the forced evacuation of children is underway.
Nineteenth-century anchor found on Khortytsia
A nineteenth-century anchor was found on the coast of Khortytsia Island in Zaporizhzhia.
21 May 2025
Zelensky: each prisoner’s identity verified before exchange
In preparation for the exchange of prisoners of war between Ukraine and Russia, information on each name is carefully checked.
Dutch veterans to march from Hague to Ukraine in support of AFU
On June 1, four veterans and active military personnel from the Netherlands will set off from The Hague to the Ukrainian border to raise 100,000 euros for medical care, rehabilitation and psychological support for our veterans and their families.
Ukrainian manufacturers unveil HART 5100 mine clearing vehicle
Ukrainian engineering company XTI Engineering has unveiled the domestically developed HART 5100 remotely operating demining system, made with 80% local components and significantly more affordable than foreign alternatives.
Security and Defense Forces confirm Portnov's murder – source
Andriy Portnov, former first deputy head of the Presidential Administration, has been confirmed dead after being fatally shot in Madrid.