Fox News labels Kyiv "Russian" city – Ukraine’s MFA calls for apology and investigation
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has called on Fox News to investigate a situation in which Kyiv was labeled as a "Russian" city during a broadcast.
Society and Culture
Holy Fire has arrived in Ukraine
The Holy Fire has arrived in Ukraine, on Easter night it was met by border guards at the international checkpoint “Ustyluh”.
Zelensky on Easter: Ukrainians believe for 1,152 days that evil will retreat and life will win
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated Ukrainians on Easter.
CinC Syrskyi congratulated Ukrainian defenders on Easter
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi expressed special greetings to the defenders who celebrate Easter on the front line of the war for freedom and independence of Ukraine: “It is thanks to you that the Ukrainian people can celebrate this great holiday in relative safety in the rear.”
Christians of Eastern and Western rites celebrating Easter
In 2025, Christians of both Eastern and Western rites are celebrating Easter on the same day — Sunday, April 20.
Zelensky: Russian army one of biggest threats to Christian churches, believers
Over the years of full-scale war, 67 Ukrainian priests, pastors, and monks have been killed or tortured by Russian occupiers, 640 religious sites have been destroyed by the enemy.
Photo exhibition dedicated to Sviatohirsk Lavra opens in Donetsk region
The photo exhibition “Heritage is not / doomed to destruction” dedicated to the Sviatohirsk Lavra was opened in Donetsk region.
Children's park in Simferopol being destroyed under pretext of ‘reconstruction’
In Simferopol, a children's park is being destroyed under the pretext of 'reconstruction,' according to the National Resistance Center.
19 April 2025
SSU releases exclusive footage of 277 more Ukrainians freed from captivity
The Security Service of Ukraine released exclusive photos and videos of the release of 277 Ukrainians from captivity on Saturday, April 19.
Germany refrains from commenting on future payments for Ukrainian refugees under the next government
Germany has refrained from commenting on how social assistance will be provided in the future for Ukrainians who sought refuge in the country following Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Zelensky promoted Levchenko to brigadier general to head of Military Law Enforcement Service
President Volodymyr Zelensky has promoted Colonel Vitaliy Levchenko to the rank of brigadier general, the head of the Military Law Enforcement Service of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Defense Ministry reveals timeline for withdrawal of troops fighting since 2022 from front
Servicemen who have been fighting since 2022 will be withdrawn from the front.
18 April 2025
More than 6,000 rescuers will be on duty on Easter in Ukraine
More than 6,000 employees of the State Emergency Service (SES) and 2,500 units of equipment will be on duty throughout Ukraine during the Easter holidays.
On Easter, Ukraine will be warm as in summer, but it will rain in west
This weekend, Ukraine will be under the influence of spring warmth, but rain is possible in the western regions. The temperature will rise above the climatic norm in almost all regions.
President appoints new heads of regional state and military administrations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed new leaders of state and military administrations in several regions of Ukraine.
17 April 2025
Zelensky presents awards to energy workers
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has presented state awards to energy sector workers who have kept Ukrainian power plants and grids running even under enemy fire.
Journalist Yurii Makarov stabbed in Kyiv attack
Yurii Makarov, a prominent journalist and executive producer at Ukraine's national public broadcaster Suspilne, was attacked and stabbed by an unknown assailant.
Over 110 criminal groups assisting in illegal departures from Ukraine uncovered since year starts – SBGS spox
The number of attempts to illegally leave Ukraine is decreasing, but border guards continue to detect such incidents. Since the beginning of 2025, officers of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine (SBGS), together with law enforcement, have shut down more than 110 criminal groups that offered assistance in illegally crossing the border.
Silence is weapon: Ukraine's General Staff urges media, officials to follow information security rules
Ukraine’s General Staff has released a video urging journalists, military personnel, public figures, and officials to strictly adhere to information security protocols and warned of the dangers of disclosing sensitive data in the media.
16 April 2025
Ukraine's ombudsman, Qatar's minister of state discuss return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia
Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets met in Qatar with the country's Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi, to discuss the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia.
Since war-start, 200 Ukrainian artists, 102 media workers killed
Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, 200 Ukrainian artists and 102 media workers have been killed.
15 April 2025
“Court” in Crimea rejects political prisoner Zekiriayev’s complaint about inhumane detention conditions
The Bakhchisarai district “court” in the temporarily occupied Crimea rejected the administrative claim of Server Zekiriayev, sentenced to 13 years in prison, regarding the unbearable conditions of detention in the colony.
Parliament passes law bringing Ukraine closer to EU-wide roaming
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has passed a law that promotes Ukraine's gradual integration into the EU's Digital Single Market and the creation of a unified roaming area under the "Roam Like at Home" (RLAH) policy.
Zelensky, Rutte visit military hospital in Odesa
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte have visited a hospital where Ukrainian defenders are recovering from injuries.
Number of complaints about language law violations increases – ombudsman
The increase in complaints about violations of the language law reflects greater language activism and growing intolerance toward infringements on citizens' linguistic rights.
Record number of citizens speaking Ukrainian – language ombudsman
As of today, a record number of citizens are speaking the Ukrainian language.
Head of Supreme Court: Military courts cannot be established without constitutional amendments
It is impossible to establish military courts without amending the Constitution.
Zelensky submits bills to parliament to extend martial law, mobilization
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has submitted draft laws to the Verkhovna Rada to extend martial law and general mobilization in Ukraine for another 90 days, until August 6.
Over 10,000 volunteers join pool of candidates for Ukraine’s Defense Forces
A total of 10,143 volunteers who applied to recruitment centers have already either become candidates for the Defence Forces of Ukraine or enlisted as service members.