Zelensky meets with Ukrainian community in Washington
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with the Ukrainian community in Washington.
Society and Culture
Government approves rental subsidies for IDPs in Kharkiv and Sumy
The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to introduce changes that will allow internally displaced persons (IDPs) to receive rental subsidies in Kharkiv and Sumy.
Education budget increases by 40% in two years – minister
Over the past two years, the total state budget for education has increased by 40%.
Lithuanian Parliament opens exhibition “Lost Home - Hope Among Ruins”
The Gallery of Lithuanian Freedom Defenders, located in the Seimas of Lithuania, is hosting an exhibition by Ukrainian photographer Vadym Sarakhan titled “Lost Home - Hope Among the Ruins” until March 28, dedicated to the third anniversary of Russia's large-scale military invasion.
28 February 2025
Civilians who survived captivity are eligible to deferral from mobilization
The government has adopted a decree that allows civilians who were previously held in Russian captivity to receive a deferral from mobilization.
Shmyhal announces social policy changes from March 1
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has announced upcoming changes in the country's social sector, set to take effect on March 1.
27 February 2025
Ukraine stepping up efforts against cultural heritage theft – Culture Ministry
The Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine (MCSC) held a working meeting with representatives from the Office of the President, the Economic Security Council, the Ukrainian National Committee of the International Council of Museums (ICOM), and the Ukrainian Center for Museum Development.
Parliament passes law recognizing Ukrainian children's education abroad
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has passed a law recognizing the educational achievements of Ukrainian citizens obtained abroad.
Ukraine to participate in NATO hackathon for first time
For the first time, NATO has allowed developers and scientists from Ukraine to participate in the NATO Innovation Challenge, a hackathon aimed at addressing common threats to NATO member states.
26 February 2025
Budanov on death of Ukrinform journalist and her husband: retribution to come
Terrorist Russia continues to kill Ukrainian civilians with its drones and missiles. However, retribution for all Russian war criminals will inevitably come.
Ukrinform journalist Tetiana Kulyk killed in Russian drone attack on Kyiv region
As a result of a Russian nighttime drone attack in the Kyiv region, Ukrinform journalist Tetiana Kulyk, author and host of the Nation of Invincibles project, who served as editor-in-chief of the Main Multimedia Editorial Office, was killed.
Libanova: Two-thirds of Ukrainian refugees are women
Among Ukrainians who left the country because of the war, 66% are women.
25 February 2025
Starlink says it is ‘fully committed’ to providing service to Ukraine
Billionaire Elon Musk's Starlink project on Monday denied reports of restrictions on Ukraine's access to its satellite Internet system.
Expert explains why arch at Chornobyl NPP is still smoldering
The creeping smoldering after the Russian drone attack on the Chernobyl nuclear power plant is due to the waterproof film used in the space between the arch linings.
Over 2,000 war-evacuated orphans to be returned to Ukraine
The State Service for Children is working to return to Ukraine 2,135 orphans who have been evacuated abroad since the beginning of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine.
Most Republicans in U.S. Congress support Ukraine – UCCA president
Despite various political statements in the U.S., most Republicans in Congress, like most American citizens, support Ukraine's fight against Russian aggression.
Ukraine has recovered 1,223 deported children from Russia
Ukraine has returned 1,223 children out of almost 20,000 children who were deported or illegally displaced by Russia.
24 February 2025
Former POW: Fingers and toes were broken immediately in Staryi Oskol
Kharkiv resident and volunteer Ihor Shyshko, who lost 50 kilograms of weight during 801 days of detention in Russian prisons, told about interrogations with torture, psychological and physical violence that lasted until his last day in captivity.
Istanbul hosts rally to mark third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
On February 23, 2025, on the eve of the third anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion, a rally in support of Ukraine was held in the heart of Istanbul, on Şişhane Square.
Flag of Azov Brigade was hoisted over Ukrainian Akademik Vernadsky station
In Antarctica, the flag of the Azov Brigade was raised over the Ukrainian Akademik Vernadsky station to honor its military and fulfill the dream of Mariupol defender Valeria “Nava” Subbotina.
23 February 2025
March in support of Ukraine took place in Luxembourg
On the third anniversary of the full-scale invasion, a march and rally of the Ukrainian community organized by the LUkraine association took place in Luxembourg.
Thousands gather in Washington to urge continued support for Ukraine
Several thousand people gathered near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Saturday for a large-scale rally marking the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Demonstrators called for continued support for Ukraine.
Coordination HQ reveals how Russians delay exchange of journalist Viktoria Roshchina
After prolonged negotiations last fall, the Russians indicated their willingness to release journalist Viktoria Roshchina, but they repeatedly postponed her return until reports emerged that she had died in captivity.
Coordination Center: Red Cross has 130 representatives in Russia, 800 in Ukraine
The International Committee of the Red Cross has only 130 representatives in Russia, while there are 800 in Ukraine.
Negotiators from Russia interested in repatriating conscripts and Chechens – Coordination Headquarters
Negotiators from Russia are primarily interested in the repatriation of conscripts and Chechens from Ukrainian captivity, and at times, Ukraine has to persuade them to take back their citizens.
22 February 2025
Musk denies reports of possible Starlink shutting off
Reports about a possible shutting off Starlink service for Ukraine are false, according to Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX and head of the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Efforts ongoing to extinguish smoldering spot at Chernobyl NPP
At the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, efforts are ongoing to extinguish a smoldering spot that emerged as a result of a Russian drone attack on February 14.
Russia not officially requests Medvedchuk’s exchange, nor interested in Bohuslayev at all – Coordination HQ
In 2022, Russia officially did not request the exchange of one of the leaders of the Opposition Platform — For Life (OPZZH) Viktor Medvedchuk. The request for his exchange was made by the so-called Ministry of State Security of the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR).
Meetings of negotiators on POWs exchange take place in occupied territories, Belarus, and Russia – Coordination HQ
Negotiations regarding the release of military personnel and civilians from captivity take place in temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, in Belarus, and in Russia. At times, meetings between the parties are held in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, which guarantee the safety of the participants.