Ukraine, Estonia sign cultural cooperation program
Ukraine's Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications Mykola Tochytskyi and Estonia's Minister of Culture Heidy Purga have signed a cultural cooperation program for 2025-2029.
Society and Culture
17 May 2025
Bono’s appearance with Ukrainian military in Cannes was Sean Penn’s idea
The initiative to bring U2 frontman Bono and the Ukrainian military to the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival was taken by the famous American actor and director Sean Penn.
SSU begins preparations for “1000 for 1000” prisoner exchange
The Joint Center for the Coordination of the Search and Release of Prisoners of War at the Security Service of Ukraine has begun preparations for the exchange of people in the “thousand-for-thousand” format.
Zelensky awards scientists with state honors on professional holiday
On the occasion of Science Day, President Volodymyr Zelensky awarded state awards to researchers.
Compensation for Russian aggression must cover all losses since 2014 – deputy head of PO
The work of the future Commission for the Review of Applications for Ukraine should be based on justice for all victims of Russian aggression since its real beginning in 2014.
Ukrainian climbers complete largest group ascent of Mount Everest
On May 14, six Ukrainians climbed Mount Everest, the largest mass ascent of the world's highest mountain in the history of Ukrainian mountaineering.
Ukraine submitting data on forced mobilization of Ukrainians in occupied territories to ICC – PM Shmyhal
Ukraine is documenting all Russian crimes related to the forced mobilization of Ukrainians in temporarily occupied territories (TOT). As of now, several hundred thousand war crimes have been recorded, including cases of forced mobilization.
16 May 2025
Potentially dangerous 366-meter asteroid approaches Earth
On Saturday, May 24, asteroid 387746 (2003 MH4), which is considered potentially dangerous, will fly near the Earth.
Nearly 98,000 IDPs reside in Sumy region
As of mid-May, approximately 98,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) reside in the Sumy region.
Lists of captured Ukrainian defenders handed to Pope Leo XIV
The newly elected Pope Leo XIV has been handed lists of Ukrainian defenders who are in Russian captivity.
15 May 2025
Stolen WWII painting “Female Portrait” returned to National Art Museum of Ukraine
According to an Ukrinform correspondent, the painting was presented to the public in Kyiv.
French Senate backs bill to support integration of Ukrainian IDPs
The French Senate has adopted in the first reading a bill aimed at improving the conditions of stay in the country for persons with temporary protection, especially Ukrainians.
UGCC head invites Pope Leo XIV to visit Ukraine
During a meeting at the Vatican with newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Patriarch Sviatoslav, Head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church (UGCC), extended an invitation for the pontiff to visit Ukraine.
Zelensky congratulates Ukrainians on Vyshyvanka Day and Family Day
President Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated Ukrainians on Vyshyvanka Day and Family Day.
Ukraine celebrating Vyshyvanka Day today
On the third Thursday of May, Ukraine traditionally celebrates Vyshyvanka Day — a day dedicated to the traditional embroidered shirt that symbolizes national identity and cultural heritage.
14 May 2025
Macron not just ally, but friend of Zelensky – director Bernard-Henri Lévy
The Ukrainian and French leaders are united above all by brotherhood, but Emmanuel Macron is more than just an ally of Volodymyr Zelensky. He is his friend.
Ukrainian Parliament urges President to posthumously award journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna title of Hero of Ukraine
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has submitted an official request to President Volodymyr Zelensky to posthumously award the title Hero of Ukraine to Viktoria Roshchyna, a Ukrainian journalist tortured to death in Russian captivity.
Rostov court convicts two Ukrainians for attempted attack on Russian convoy in Zaporizhzhia
The Southern District Military Court in Rostov-on-Don (Russia) sentenced residents of Zaporizhzhia region Oleh Zavgorodnyi and Fedir Trifonov to 24 and 17 years in prison in the case of preparing to blow up a convoy of Russian invaders.
Woman with three children evacuated in Sumy region, youngest only six days old
In the Sumy region, police officers from the White Angels unit evacuated two families, including a woman with three children—the youngest just six days old.
13 May 2025
Ukraine's Ziferblat performs on Eurovision 2025 stage
Ukraine's representatives, the band Ziferblat, took to the stage of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with their song "Bird of Pray," performing fifth in the lineup.
Three films about war in Ukraine to be screened at Cannes Film Festival
The 78th Cannes Film Festival will feature a special screening of three films dedicated to the war in Ukraine.
Border guards dismiss rumors of Hungarian armored vehicles near Ukraine
The situation on the Ukrainian-Hungarian border remains stable, with no unusual incidents observed.
‘Ukraine: Enemy in the Woods’ wins BAFTA 2025 for Best Single Documentary
On Sunday, May 11, the 2025 the BAFTA Television Awards ceremony took place in London, United Kingdom.
Number of Ukrainians seeking help for mental health issues doubles
Ukraine is witnessing a significant rise in the number of people seeking medical help for mental health disorders such as depression, sleep disturbances, apathy, and PTSD.
12 May 2025
Over 110,000 Ukrainians awarded state honors during full-scale war – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that during the full-scale war, more than 110,000 Ukrainians from various branches of the Defense and Security Forces have been awarded state honors.
Two Ukrainians involved in Russian arson sabotage at Warsaw shopping center – media
Polish prosecutors have charged two Ukrainian citizens in connection with actions carried out on behalf of Russian intelligence services in the arson attack on the Marywilska 44 shopping center in Warsaw on May 12, 2024.
SAPO, NABU decline to comment on investigative actions against National Guard officials
The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) announced that it will not comment — alongside the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU)— on the progress or outcomes of investigative actions within ongoing criminal proceedings involving officials from the National Guard of Ukraine.
Ukrainian Noosfera icebreaker completes fourth Antarctic season
The Ukrainian research vessel Noosfera has successfully completed its fourth Antarctic season and returned to the port of Cape Town, South Africa.
Forum “Be brave like Ukraine” held in Warsaw
On Saturday, the forum “Be brave like Ukraine” was held in Warsaw, where the issues of advocacy of Ukrainian interests abroad and coordination of international efforts in support of Ukraine were discussed.