Kharkiv artist and poet Serhii Naumenko killed in war
Serhii Naumenko, a resident of Kharkiv who was an artist and poet in civilian life, died on the front lines.
Society and Culture
14 November 2025
Government approves mechanism for UAH 1,000 payments under Winter Support program – Svyrydenko
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the mechanism for providing UAH 1,000 under the Winter Support program.
Ukrainian refugees in Germany to receive lower benefits
Ukrainian asylum seekers who arrived in Germany after April 1, 2025, will receive the same level of support as other refugees, rather than the basic unemployment benefit available to German citizens.
13 November 2025
Ukraine brings teen, his mother back from occupied territory
As part of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's Bring Kids Back UA initiative, a teenager and his mother have been rescued from Russian-occupied territory.
15,400 civilians remain in active combat zone in Donetsk region
In the Donetsk region, 15,400 civilians remain in the active combat zone, none of whom are children.
12 November 2025
Court detains ex-adviser to energy minister, bail set at UAH 126M
Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court has ordered the detention of Ihor Myroniuk, a former adviser to the minister of energy, with the option of release on bail set at UAH 126 million. Myroniuk is accused of participating in a criminal organization that received kickbacks of 10-15% from Energoatom's contractors.
Court arrests Energoatom Executive Director Basov, sets bail at UAH 40M
Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court has imposed pre-trial detention with the option of posting UAH 40 million bail on Dmytro Basov, Executive Director for Security at Energoatom, who is accused of participating in a criminal organization that received 10-15% kickbacks from the company's contractors.
Lithuania to host rehabilitation for over 300 Ukrainian children freed from occupation
Lithuania will provide physical and psychosocial rehabilitation for Ukrainian children who have been freed from Russian occupation, the Lithuanian Health Ministry said.
NACP currently has no information on lawsuits against whistleblowers
At present, the Law “On Preventing Corruption” protects whistleblowers from lawsuits. However, implementation of the EU’s anti-SLAPP directive would help strengthen this protection, particularly for civil society actors and media workers.
11 November 2025
Ukraine returns more children, teenagers from TOT
Another large group of Ukrainian children and teenagers has been brought back from Russian-occupied territories within President Zelensky's Bring Kids Back UA initiative.
Ukraine’s critical infrastructure operating at its limits, ICRC reports
With winter approaching, attacks on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure are adding pressure to systems already strained by Russian strikes.
Zelensky honors 272 more Ukrainian service members, 160 of them posthumously
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has awarded state honors to another 272 defenders of Ukraine, including 160 posthumously.
Mobile web shut off in one Russian region until end of war
In Russia’s Ulyanovsk region, access to the mobile web has been banned until the end of the war against Ukraine.
Poland celebrates Independence Day
In Warsaw and other regions of Poland, numerous ceremonial events are taking place on November 11 to mark Independence Day.
Border crossing operations suspended due to power outage at Diakivtsi checkpoint
Border crossing operations for vehicles and pedestrians in both directions is currently suspended at the international border checkpoint Diakivtsi on the border with Romania.
EU countries record sharp rise in number of Ukrainians under temporary protection in September – Eurostat
As of the end of September, the number of people granted temporary protection in EU countries after fleeing Ukraine due to Russia's full-scale invasion reached its highest monthly level since August 2023.
10 November 2025
More than 1,500 flights canceled in U.S. amid shutdown – WP
Despite hopes for an end to the U.S. government shutdown, as of Monday, more than 1,500 flights have been canceled nationwide, with many others delayed due to the inability to properly compensate air-traffic controllers.
Water, heating restored in Poltava community after Russian shelling
In the Poltava community, heating and water supply were restored after a Russian shelling attack on November 8.
New Zealand composer dedicates symphony to Ukraine
The international premiere of composer Ross Harris's Eighth Symphony, dedicated to Ukraine, took place in Christchurch, New Zealand.
09 November 2025
Laureates of Order of Saint Panteleimon honored in New York for contributions to Ukraine's medical field
A ceremony honoring recipients of the Order of Saint Panteleimon for outstanding contributions to the humanitarian and medical fields in Ukraine was held at the Ukrainian Institute of America in New York.
Russian 'opposition figure' detained in Poland admits to cooperating with FSB
A Russian "opposition activist" arrested in Poland, who is set to stand trial next month, has confessed that he worked as a secret agent for Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) and provided information about opposition figures.
Angelina Jolie shares impressions of visiting Kherson and Mykolaiv
American actress and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie talked about her recent trips to Kherson and Mykolaiv.
Government summarizes results of Barrier-Free Strategy implementation over nine months
An off-site meeting of the Barrier-Free Council was held in Borodianka, Kyiv region, where participants summarized the implementation of projects within the framework of the National Strategy for Creating a Barrier-Free Environment in Ukraine for the first nine months of 2025.
Ukrainian suspect in Nord Stream sabotage in critical condition – Ombudsman
Serhii Kuznietsov, arrested in Italy on suspicion of involvement in the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines, continues his hunger strike and is in critical condition.
Zelenska familiarizes herself with implementation of barrier-free projects in Borodianka and Bucha
During an off-site meeting of the Barrier-Free Council, Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska familiarized herself with the implementation of barrier-free projects in Borodianka and Bucha in the Kyiv region.
In Kharkiv, power outages cause problems with water and heat supply
In Kharkiv, power outages have caused problems with water and heat supply, the metro is not working, and ground electric transport has been replaced by buses.
08 November 2025
Memorial to Air Assault Forces unveiled in Kyiv
A memorial sign honoring the soldiers of the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been unveiled in Kyiv.
Hollywood star Angelina Jolie makes brief stop in Vinnytsia
Hollywood star Angelina Jolie made a brief stop in Vinnytsia during her trip to Kherson.
Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence and Kyiv-Mohyla Academy agree on strategic partnership within Russian studies program
The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) and the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy have signed a memorandum on strategic partnership and cooperation.