Nearly 360,000 archival documents stolen from Kherson during occupation
Following the liberation of Kherson, it was discovered that nearly 360,000 documents from the National Archival Fund had been stolen by Russian forces during the occupation.
Society and Culture
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30 April 2025
Zelensky presents state awards to border guards
President Volodymyr Zelensky presented state awards to the servicemen of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine on the occasion of the Border Guard Day.
Mercenaries to become "hot topic" for Belgrade, Moscow - Serbian expert
The problem of mercenaries being recruited for the war against Ukraine will sooner or later become a hot topic for Serbia and Russia, as it leads to public radicalization and the spread of extremism.
Ukrainians over 60 could be allowed to join Army
A bill has been tabled in Ukraine’s parliament that would allow contracted service by those who have reached the established age limit.
Plenty of Russian articles in Serbian media space, despite very small outreach - analyst
Russian propaganda media have a small outreach in Serbia, but they fill the information space in an organized way with their materials, such as short videos without captions or authorship.
Complex operation that took five years: How Ukraine repatriated its citizens from Syria
Ukraine has successfully closed a long-standing and challenging case of repatriating its citizens from a refugee camp in Syria.
200 Ukrainian artists and 103 media workers killed since start of full-scale war
Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, 200 Ukrainian artists and 103 media workers have been killed.
EU border guards report no plans to block checkpoints – Demchenko
Border guards from neighboring European countries have not reported any intentions to block checkpoints, with only increased passenger traffic expected to cause border queues during the summer.
Demchenko: 462 border guards returned from Russian captivity
A total of 462 Ukrainian border guards have been freed from Russian captivity since the start of the full-scale war.
Russia spends record amounts on international propaganda throughout 2024
The Russian government-run Russia Today (RT) network last year utilized a highest-ever budget on spreading Kremlin narratives around the world.
Kremlin appoints new Russian Orthodox Church supervisors in Ukraine – intelligence
The Kremlin has designated new representatives of the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC), tasked with promoting the ideas of the "Russian world" in Ukraine and undermining the unity of Ukrainian society.
Court starts hearing in property division case of Poroshenko couple
On April 29, the Kryzhopil District Court in Vinnytsia region started hearing the case concerning the division of property between Maryna and Petro Poroshenko.
29 April 2025
Another Ukrainian woman, two children evacuated from Syria camp
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Main Intelligence Directorate evacuated another Ukrainian citizen and two children, who were held in a camp in Syria for the past six years.
Important for Ukraine to see new Pope's rhetoric on war be clearer - expert
It is important for Ukraine that the new pontiff speaks more clearly about the Russo-Ukrainian war than his predecessor.
Russians return body of journalist Roshchyna without some internal organs - investigation
The body of Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna, who died in Russian captivity, was returned to Ukraine without several internal organs and was listed in official documents as an "unidentified man."
Ukraine, Moldova agree on mutual recognition of educational documents, academic degrees
The Ukrainian government has approved an agreement between the governments of Ukraine and Moldova on the mutual recognition of educational documents and academic degrees.
Ukraine wants to bring everyone home: HUR comments on prisoner exchange situation
If Ukraine could bring back all its citizens deported by Russia today and right now, it would certainly do so. However, unfortunately, Ukrainian compatriots remain in the hands of a cruel enemy – Russia.
28 April 2025
UNICEF expert advises military personnel, volunteers to get vaccinated against hepatitis B
Everyone who joins the military or volunteers near the frontline should be vaccinated against hepatitis B.
Russia seeks to legitimize occupied areas through 2026 "elections" - Ukraine officials
Russia is plotting another attempt to legitimize territories it captured from Ukraine, within Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions, through the State Duma elections in 2026.
British researchers visit Ukraine’s Antarctic base
The Ukrainian Antarctic base, Academician Vernadsky, welcomed UK researchers and crew of RSS Sir David Attenborough, a British icebreaking vessel.
Putin's personal bodyguard Morozov involved in Yanukovych’s 2014 escape – prosecutor
Putin’s personal bodyguard, Sergey Morozov, and former commander of the Southern Military District, Alexander Galkin, were involved in the illegal border crossing by fugitive Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych in 2014.
Parliament to review draft law establishing state body for monitoring water quality – Lubinets
The Verkhovna Rada is set to consider a draft law aimed at creating a dedicated state body to oversee the quality of drinking water for Ukraine's population.
Yanukovych sentenced to 15 years in prison for illegal border crossing
The Podilskyi District Court of Kyiv has sentenced former President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych to 15 years of imprisonment for illegal crossing of the state border and incitement to desertion.
Kyiv to host charity race to support HUR units
The Spartan Race will be held in Kyiv on May 17-18 in support of the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine’s Defense Ministry (HUR).
27 April 2025
Zhytomyr hosts large-scale boating competition featuring veterans
Zhytomyr is hosting a large-scale rowing competition involving veterans of the Russian-Ukrainian war.
MFA on Mejlis ban by occupiers: Crimean Tatars' spirit of resistance remains unbroken
Nine years after the Russian occupiers banned the Mejlis, the Crimean Tatar people’s spirit of freedom and struggle remains unbroken as they continue to fight for their rightful place to live peacefully on their own land.
Zelensky discusses return of deported children, release of prisoners with Cardinal Zuppi
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Cardinal Matteo Zuppi at the Embassy of Ukraine in Italy, with the key topic of discussion being the return of Ukrainian children deported by Russia and the release of prisoners.
26 April 2025
Resistance must extend beyond battlefield into cultural space as well - Ukrainian Institute director general
Volodymyr Sheiko, Director General of the Ukrainian Institute, emphasized that resistance to the enemy must take place not only on the battlefield but also in the realm of culture.
Ukrainian Institute director general: Opening of representative office in the Netherlands is an important event
Volodymyr Sheiko, Director General of the Ukrainian Institute, hailed the opening of a representative office in the Netherlands as a significant achievement. He noted that the Netherlands is now the third country to host a representative office of the Ukrainian Institute.