Ukraine returns another group of children from TOT
Another group of children has been brought back to Ukraine from Russian-occupied territories as part of the President of Ukraine’s initiative Bring Kids Back UA.
Society and Culture
26 July 2025
Rare old print signed by Metropolitan Sheptytsky returned to Ukraine
Employees of the Foreign Intelligence Service returned a rare old book to Ukraine – the 1844 prayer book “Trebnyk” with marginalia by Metropolitan Andriy Sheptytsky.
25 July 2025
In temporarily occupied Donetsk region, water shortages could lead to electricity problems
In occupied Donetsk region, problems with water supply are expected to cause issues with the operation of thermal power plants and electricity production.
Zelensky observes National Guard training exercises
At the National Guard’s training facilities, President Volodymyr Zelensky was shown how Ukrainian National Guard (NGU) soldiers undergo combat preparation.
Ukraine develops device for extracting shrapnel from human body
A device designed to extract bullet and shell fragments from the human body has been developed at the National Academy of Internal Affairs of Ukraine.
24 July 2025
Multiple cultural heritage sites damaged in Odesa due to Russian strikes
As many as seven cultural heritage sites were damaged in Odesa as a result of Russian strikes, including four landmarks of national significance.
23 July 2025
Funds raised in the Netherlands during four-day march to support Ukrainian veterans
The traditional 4Daagse four-day march took place in Nijmegen, the Netherlands.
22 July 2025
Verkhovna Rada passes law curbing NABU powers to restore constitutional norms, says SSU head Maliuk
The head of the Security Service of Ukraine, Vasyl Maliuk, stated that the vote by members of parliament in favor of a law that reduces the powers of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) is a return to the Constitution.
SSU head Maliuk tells G7 ambassadors agency will keep rooting out Russian agents in state bodies
During a meeting with representatives of the G7 member states, the head of the Security Service of Ukraine, Lieutenant General Vasyl Maliuk, stated that the SSU will continue to root out Russian agents in any state body of Ukraine.
Kyiv activists demand veto of law weakening NABU, SAP independence
Protesters gathered in the capital on the square near the Ivan Franko Theater to oppose the law passed by parliament to reduce the powers of anti-corruption bodies - NABU and SAP - and demand that the president veto it.
Zelensky announces next stages of prisoner exchange
President Volodymyr Zelensky expects several stages of prisoner exchanges to be carried out in accordance with the agreements reached at the second meeting in Istanbul.
Georgia working with Ukraine on return of Ukrainians "stuck" at Georgia–Russia border
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia has stated that Tbilisi has offered Kyiv several mechanisms for the safe return of Ukrainian citizens who are currently “stuck” in the neutral zone at the Georgia–Russia border.
Ex-Ukrainian Interior Ministry official drowns in Spain
A former official of the Ukrainian Interior Ministry has died in Spain as a result of drowning, according to the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry's press service.
Kyiv region to receive dozens of powerful solar generators from France
The Kyiv region will receive 68 powerful mobile solar generators from Industrial Packing Solutions, part of the French Groupe TAP.
21 July 2025
MP explains who aged 60+ and under what conditions can be drafted into army
The Verkhovna Rada has allowed Ukrainian citizens over the age of 60 to sign contracts to serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, but this will only apply to a narrow circle of specialists. The decision to enlist a person in the army will be made at the highest level.
Prosecutor General's Office detains NABU detective
Ukraine's Prosecutor General's Office, together with the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), has detained Ruslan Magamedrasulov, a senior detective at the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU), on charges of aiding the Russian Federation.
SBU, PGO conducting special operation to neutralize Russian influence on NABU – source
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) are conducting a special operation aimed at neutralizing Russian influence on the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU), a source within the SBU told Ukrinform.
20 July 2025
Over UAH 105M raised for Ukraine's air defense at Atlas Festival in Kyiv
More than UAH 105 million was raised to support Ukraine's air defense during the Atlas Festival, which took place in Kyiv over three days and welcomed over 70,000 visitors, both locals and guests of the city.
Czech activists raise CZK 60M for howitzers for Ukraine
The Czech initiative "A Gift for Putin" has raised CZK 60 million (over EUR 2.4 million) in public donations to purchase six howitzers for the Ukrainian army.
The first case of cholera in six years reported in Poland
The first case of cholera in Poland in six years has been reported in the city of Stargard.
Veteran and writer Olena Herasymiuk: Foreigners have no prejudices against Ukrainian war literature
There are no prejudices against Ukrainian writers' works about the war in the world literary sphere.
Ukraine recovers 11 more children from Russian-occupied territories
Eleven more children have been successfully returned to Ukraine from the Russian Federation and temporarily occupied territories.
19 July 2025
Language Ombudsman: school leaders must be accountable for upholding Ukrainian in education
To ensure that all students in educational institutions speak Ukrainian, it is necessary to create an environment where the state language sounds natural, prestigious, loving, and meaningful.
Newly appointed language ombudsman outlines five priority tasks
Olena Ivanovska, the newly appointed Commissioner for the Protection of the State Language, has identified five key areas she considers urgent.
18 July 2025
Council of Europe says reduced US aid harms return of deported Ukrainian children
Cuts in US foreign aid and sanctions imposed by President Donald Trump's administration against the International Criminal Court are hampering efforts to track down thousands of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia during the full-scale war.
Ukrainian intelligence unveils film on secret Black Sea operations
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) has released a documentary film The Battle for the Black Sea by director Oleksandr Nebylovych, showcasing unique maritime operations.
Education Ministry order on remote learning may be repealed
The new government is set to repeal Order No. 1112 of the Ministry of Education and Science (MES), which regulates the procedure and conditions for obtaining general secondary education in schools under martial law.
17 July 2025
In Lviv, doctors grew part of liver in body of 10-month-old boy
In Lviv, doctors performed a complex ALPPS operation, growing part of the liver in the body of a 10-month-old boy.
Ukraine returns 1,000 more bodies of deceased as part of repatriation efforts
As a result of ongoing repatriation efforts, the bodies of 1,000 deceased individuals have been returned to Ukraine.