Society and Culture

Anatoly Melnychenko, Rector of Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute

Innovative engineering is key to economy of the future and a dynamic force to drive development and rapid growth in Ukraine

Nearly 200 cases against Ukrainian military heard in courts across occupied territories – rights activists

Currently, human rights activists have confirmed data on 196 court cases being heard the occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions against Ukrainian military personnel, in which 267 defendants were registered.

After full-scale invasion, demand for engineers increases enormously – KPI rector

In Ukraine, with the beginning of a full-scale invasion, employers have shown a tremendous hike in the demand for qualified engineers.

Ukrainian soldiers asking for weapons to protect country, not for U.S. money - Trump's spiritual advisor

Ukrainian soldiers fighting on the front lines are not asking the U.S. for money, but pleading for tanks, fighter jets, and air defense capabilities to shoot down Russian drones that are still shelling civilian buildings and killing people.

First Lady: 52% of Ukrainian students require psychological intervention

Some 52% of Ukrainian students need psychological help of varying degrees of intensity.

Zelensky pays tribute to fallen in Bucha

On the third anniversary of the liberation of Bucha from the Russian invaders, President Volodymyr Zelensky honored the memory of the victims.

Trump's spiritual advisor visits Bucha, Irpin and Borodianka

Pastor Mark Burns, the spiritual advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump, visited Bucha, Irpin, and Borodianka in the Kyiv region, where he witnessed the devastating consequences of Russian aggression.

Zelensky honored SES rescuers in three regions

In his video address, President Volodymyr Zelensky recognized the rescuers of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine who worked in Kharkiv, Dnipro and Sumy regions.

Georgian journalists accuse World Press Photo of legitimizing Russian propaganda

Georgian photojournalists and documentary photographers have accused the World Press Photo competition of emboldening Russian propaganda after the victory of Mikhail Tereshchenko, a photojournalist from the Russian propaganda agency TASS, for a series of photos covering Tbilisi protests.

Operations resumed in Kharkiv hospital buildings damaged by drone strike

The buildings of a Kharkiv military hospital is being repaired and surgeries have already been resumed.

Pope Francis calls for prayers for peace in Ukraine

During his Sunday Angelus prayer reflection, Pope Francis renewed his call for prayers for peace in Ukraine and other conflict-ridden parts of the world.

British volunteers deliver 23 off-road vehicles to Ukrainian defenders

Volunteers from the United Kingdom, visiting the Lviv region, have donated 23 off-road vehicles to Ukrainian forces as part of the Pick-ups for Peace initiative.

Lviv exhibit showcases art by gravely wounded soldiers

In Lviv, the Mercury Center is hosting an exhibition of paintings and pottery created by soldiers recovering at the UNBROKEN rehabilitation center.

UN aid coordinator visits Zaporizhzhia

Matthias Schmale, the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine, paid a visit to a Zaporizhzhia emergency hospital and a training center run by the Motobudivnyk vocational school.

Ukraine brings back five more children from TOT, Russia

Ukraine has successfully returned five more children from temporarily occupied territories and Russia.

Ukraine lacks nearly 100K cybersecurity specialists – special comms agency

Personnel shortage in the field of data protection and cyber defense in Ukraine may reach 100,000.

Austria identifies 11,000 Ukrainians who died during country’s liberation in WW2

Austria has examined nearly 90,000 graves of Soviet soldiers who died during and after World War II, among whom more than 11,000 were identified as Ukrainians.

Archaeologists explore rock monastery in Vinnytsia region

Archaeologists are conducting research on an 11th–17th-century rock monastery in the village of Oksanivka, Vinnytsia region, a cultural heritage site of local significance.

US announces short-term funding for program tracking Ukrainian children abducted by Russia

The U.S. State Department said on Thursday that short-term funding was being given to an initiative documenting abducted Ukrainian children, after Republican President Donald Trump's administration decided to pause the program on January 25.

Norway to allocate EUR 264M for humanitarian support to Ukraine

In 2025, the Norwegian government will allocate NOK 3 billion (EUR 264.7 million) to provide humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and support refugees in neighboring countries.

EU, Sweden, Germany to allocate EUR 44M to support civil society in Ukraine

The European Union and its member states Sweden and Germany, as part of a "Team Europe" approach, have announced EUR 44 million in support for civil society organizations (CSOs) in Ukraine.

Rescue center for lions evacuated from Ukraine launched in UK

A Lion Rescue Center has been opened in Britain’s Kent to house animals evacuated from Ukraine due to hostilities.

Russian museums have betrayed the mission of culture, must be hold responsible for supporting war in Ukraine

President congratulates SSU officers on holiday, presents awards

On the occasion of the 33rd anniversary of the establishment of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated the staff of the special service and awarded its employees with state awards.

POWs now returning from Russian captivity in much worse condition - military

The condition of Ukrainian servicemen returning from Russian captivity is now significantly graver.

Most Poles unwilling to undergo voluntary military training

Most Polish citizens (54%) currently show no interest in passing voluntary military training the government intends to set up for the population.

Zelensky congratulates SBU on professional holiday

President Volodymyr Zelensky on March 25, SBU Day, stated that since the Russian invasion, the Security Service has become one of the main elements of Ukraine’s Defense and Security Forces.

32,000 troops complete Army+ service attitude survey in three days

In three days, 32,000 servicemen have completed a survey on their attitude to military service in the Army+ app.

Zelensky signs EU integration law establishing two specialized administrative courts

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed an EU integration law establishing the Specialized District Administrative Court and the Specialized Appellate Administrative Court.