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Kyiv Regional Children's Hospital receives advanced equipment from German government

The Kyiv Regional Children's Hospital has received modern, high-tech medical equipment.

Bribery, business pressure case: Court sets bail for SBU official, detains intermediary

Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court has set bail at UAH 998,400 for a deputy head of the Security Service of Ukraine's (SBU) Kyiv regional directorate suspected of bribery and exerting pressure on businesses.

Sean Penn visits Ukrainian frontline unit in Donetsk region

American actor Sean Penn visited a unit of Ukraine's 157th Mechanized Brigade operating in the Donetsk region.

Ukraine support initiative launched in Luxembourg with European embassies, European Commission

In Luxembourg, the civic organization LUkraine Association, together with several European embassies and the European Commission, has launched an advocacy coalition in support of Ukraine titled "Defending Our Future Now."

Ukraine’s MFA comments on Polish court decision to extradite Russian archaeologist Butyagin

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has positively assessed the decision of the Warsaw District Court to extradite Russian archaeologist Aleksander Butyagin to Ukraine, where he is suspected of conducting illegal excavations in temporarily occupied Crimea.

In Gdynia, Poland, vandals steal Free Ukraine Square sign, consul says

In Gdynia, in northern Poland, unknown vandals stole a sign bearing the Polish inscription “Free Ukraine Square” (Plac Wolnej Ukrainy). The Ukrainian Consulate in Gdańsk has asked local police to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.

Expert: After shutting down Telegram, Russian intelligence recruitment agencies to shift to other platforms

The response to recruitment by Russian intelligence agencies via social media cannot be purely technical or repressive—shutting down Telegram or another platform will simply cause recruitment to shift to other platforms.

Warsaw court approves extradition of Russian archaeologist Butyagin to Ukraine

The District Court in Warsaw has ruled that the extradition of Russian archaeologist Alexander Butyagin to Ukraine is legally permissible. Butyagin is suspected of conducting illegal excavations in occupied Crimea.

Embassy of Ukraine in Belgium urges cancellation of Russian propaganda film screening

The Embassy of Ukraine in Belgium has appealed to Brussels authorities to prevent the screening of the propaganda documentary “Ukraine-Russie, derrière l'écran de fumée” (“Ukraine-Russia, behind the smokescreen”).

Mykolaiv Regional Administration planning 22% staff cuts amid budget shortfall – Kim

The Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration is preparing to reduce its staff by 22% due to a budget deficit.

“U Are the Universe” wins most awards: Parajanov Prize announces winners

The National Union of Cinematographers of Ukraine Parajanov Prize, named after Sergei Parajanov, announced on March 17 the best professional feature-length debuts created in 2025.

Around 30,000 Ukrainians use 'invincibility trains' this winter

This winter, 30,000 Ukrainians made use of the 'invincibility trains' that operated in cities experiencing interruptions in heating and electricity supply.

Ukrzaliznytsia presents Sean Penn with “Oscar” made from steel of railcar damaged in Russian attack

Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways) presented American actor and director Sean Penn with an “Oscar” crafted from the steel of a railcar damaged in a Russian attack.

New community center for Ukrainian diaspora opens in Prague

The Czech Ministry of the Interior and the Ukrainian Embassy presented the revamped Ukrainian Consultation and Community Center (UCCC) in Prague, which will serve as a key hub for supporting Ukrainians and coordinating diaspora initiatives.

Court orders SSS colonels Derkach and Huk to remain in pretrial detention in Budanov assassination and treason case

The Holosiivskyi District Court of Kyiv has extended the detention of State Security Service (SSS)  colonels Oleksandr Derkach and Andrii Huk until May 15.

Chief Justice urges focus on developing judiciary instead of launching new reform

Discussions about a new judicial reform are misguided; instead, efforts should focus on developing the judicial system in specific areas.

Chief Justice: Issue of establishing military courts remains debated

The question of establishing military courts in Ukraine remains relevant under wartime conditions and continues to spark debate among both judges and the military.

Ukraine’s Supreme Court handles multiple cases involving Kremlin-linked Medvedchuk

Several cases involving former People’s Deputy Viktor Medvedchuk, who has ties to the Kremlin, are pending in the Supreme Court, but no rulings have been issued so far.

AFU team takes second place at international cyber exercises in Singapore

A joint team formed from servicemembers of the cybersecurity units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the UK’s 21st Signal Regiment took second place among 36 teams at international cyber exercises in Singapore.

Zelensky signs law on combating discrimination and sexual harassment in military

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a law aimed at improving mechanisms for ensuring military discipline and preventing and combating discrimination and sexual harassment.

Ukraine brings home two more children from Russian-occupied part of Kherson region

Two more children have been returned from the temporarily occupied part of the Kherson region to territory controlled by Ukraine.

Zelensky meets actor Sean Penn, thanks him for support since start of full-scale war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with American actor and director Sean Penn.

Ukrinform celebrates 108 years of journalism

The Ukrainian National News Agency, Ukrinform, marks its 108th anniversary since its founding.

One Mountain — Three Anniversaries

Russian forces attack Zaporizhzhia, leaving over 7,500 customers without power

Russian forces attacked Zaporizhzhia. As a result of the strike, more than 7,500 customers lost power.

Kherson adds two new shelters in city center

Two additional basic shelters have been completed in the Central District of Kherson.

Russia bans use of foreign words in commercial activity – intelligence

In Russia, new rules for businesses came into force in March banning the use of foreign words in commercial activity.

Fall of Russian satellite causes disruptions in broadcasting of Russian TV propaganda – CCD

The Russian telecommunications satellite "Express-AT1" has permanently failed, leading to large-scale disruptions in the broadcasting of propaganda TV channels from Kaliningrad to the Far East, as well as in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.

NABU says SBU unjustifiably detained its officer at checkpoint near Sumy

The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) has said its officer was unjustifiably detained by officers of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) at a checkpoint near the entrance to Sumy.