UNICEF expert advises military personnel, volunteers to get vaccinated against hepatitis B
Everyone who joins the military or volunteers near the frontline should be vaccinated against hepatitis B.
Society and Culture
28 April 2025
Russia seeks to legitimize occupied areas through 2026 "elections" - Ukraine officials
Russia is plotting another attempt to legitimize territories it captured from Ukraine, within Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions, through the State Duma elections in 2026.
British researchers visit Ukraine’s Antarctic base
The Ukrainian Antarctic base, Academician Vernadsky, welcomed UK researchers and crew of RSS Sir David Attenborough, a British icebreaking vessel.
Putin's personal bodyguard Morozov involved in Yanukovych’s 2014 escape – prosecutor
Putin’s personal bodyguard, Sergey Morozov, and former commander of the Southern Military District, Alexander Galkin, were involved in the illegal border crossing by fugitive Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych in 2014.
Parliament to review draft law establishing state body for monitoring water quality – Lubinets
The Verkhovna Rada is set to consider a draft law aimed at creating a dedicated state body to oversee the quality of drinking water for Ukraine's population.
Yanukovych sentenced to 15 years in prison for illegal border crossing
The Podilskyi District Court of Kyiv has sentenced former President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych to 15 years of imprisonment for illegal crossing of the state border and incitement to desertion.
Kyiv to host charity race to support HUR units
The Spartan Race will be held in Kyiv on May 17-18 in support of the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine’s Defense Ministry (HUR).
27 April 2025
Zhytomyr hosts large-scale boating competition featuring veterans
Zhytomyr is hosting a large-scale rowing competition involving veterans of the Russian-Ukrainian war.
MFA on Mejlis ban by occupiers: Crimean Tatars' spirit of resistance remains unbroken
Nine years after the Russian occupiers banned the Mejlis, the Crimean Tatar people’s spirit of freedom and struggle remains unbroken as they continue to fight for their rightful place to live peacefully on their own land.
Zelensky discusses return of deported children, release of prisoners with Cardinal Zuppi
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Cardinal Matteo Zuppi at the Embassy of Ukraine in Italy, with the key topic of discussion being the return of Ukrainian children deported by Russia and the release of prisoners.
26 April 2025
Resistance must extend beyond battlefield into cultural space as well - Ukrainian Institute director general
Volodymyr Sheiko, Director General of the Ukrainian Institute, emphasized that resistance to the enemy must take place not only on the battlefield but also in the realm of culture.
Ukrainian Institute director general: Opening of representative office in the Netherlands is an important event
Volodymyr Sheiko, Director General of the Ukrainian Institute, hailed the opening of a representative office in the Netherlands as a significant achievement. He noted that the Netherlands is now the third country to host a representative office of the Ukrainian Institute.
Memory of Chornobyl liquidators honored in Kyiv region
On Saturday, April 26, the Kyiv region honored the memory of the liquidators of the Chornobyl NPP disaster through a solemn flower-laying ceremony in Chornobyl.
MFA on Chornobyl disaster anniversary: World must prevent recurrence of such tragedies
The world must remember that the crime and tragedy of Chornobyl were a direct result of the Kremlin's irresponsible policies, which disregarded human life in the name of ideology.
Zelensky arrives in Rome to bid farewell to Pope Francis
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, First Lady Olena Zelenska, and the Ukrainian delegation have arrived in Rome to attend the farewell ceremony for Pope Francis.
Vandalism at UIA grave on Mount Monastyr: Polish prosecutor shares details of investigation
Polish police will be investigating the case of vandalism at the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UIA) grave on Mount Monastyr near Przemyśl for the next two months. After that, the case materials will be handed over to the prosecutor’s office, which will decide on the further course of action.
25 April 2025
Zelensky lays flowers at site of Russian missile strike in Kyiv
President Volodymyr Zelensky visited a residential area in Kyiv that had been affected by a Russian missile strike.
Following April 24 attack on Kyiv, artworks, icons, towels saved
Following the Russian attack on Kyiv on April 24, paintings, household icons by honored Ukrainian artist Oleksandr Okhapkin, and towels from the collection of honored culture worker of Ukraine Zoya Ruzhyn were saved.
Mejlis of Crimean Tatar people rejects any proposals regarding Russian status of Crimea
The Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people issued a statement on Thursday rejecting any proposals that imply recognition of Crimea as Russian territory.
24 April 2025
Center for Global Ukrainian Studies to be established in South Africa - Olena Zelenska
A Center for Global Ukrainian Studies will be established at the University of Pretoria in South Africa.
Cause of Roshchyna's death not determined due to condition of body – Prosecutor General's Office
The cause of death of Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna, who died in Russian captivity, has not yet been determined due to the condition of her body.
Kremlin preparing deportation of 50,000 Ukrainian children from Donetsk region
The Kremlin is preparing a new wave of deportation of 50,000 Ukrainian children from the occupied Donetsk region to Russia under the pretense of offering them a "vacation."
Zelensky hands over list of 400 Ukrainian children abducted by Russia to South African leader
President Volodymyr Zelensky has handed over a list of 400 Ukrainian children abducted by Russia to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, seeking South Africa's assistance in facilitating their return.
More than 40 families in Kyiv’s Sviatoshynskyi district applied for assistance
More than 40 households have applied for financial aid at the humanitarian headquarters in Kyiv's Sviatoshynskyi district following the recent Russian attack.
Roshchyna's body returned in February, journalist's father insisted on several examinations - Yurchyshyn
Ukraine returned the body of journalist Viktoria Roshchyna, who died in Russian captivity, back in February, but it took time to identify the body.
In Donetsk region, 198 previously evacuated people returned to dangerous areas over past week
Over the past week, 198 people who were previously evacuated returned home to dangerous settlements in Donetsk region.
Easter hayivky to be held in Lisbon
Ukrainians in Lisbon have been invited to attend the Easter hayivky, a colorful event that is an important element of Ukraine's intangible cultural heritage.
23 April 2025
Council of Europe expects up to 6M claims to Damage Register from Ukrainians – MP
The Council of Europe anticipates up to 6 million claims to the Damage Register from Ukrainians affected by Russian aggression.
Government revises national strategy for barrier-free environment in Ukraine
The Cabinet of Ministers has revised the National Strategy for Creating a Barrier-Free Environment in Ukraine, extending its timeline to 2030, and approved the Action Plan for 2025–2026 to ensure its implementation.