Latvia set to allocate nearly EUR 40M in 2026 to support Ukrainian refugees
The Latvian government plans to allocate €39.7 million in 2026 for measures supporting Ukrainian refugees.
Society and Culture
18 November 2025
International student film and television festival “Prologue” opens at capital’s House of Cinema
The 21st International Student Film and Television Festival “Prologue” is taking place in Kyiv from November 16 to 22.
Zelensky meets French fishermen donating anti-drone nets to Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelensky met with representatives of the Kernic Solidarites association and the National Committee of Fishermen of Brittany and France, which provide anti-drone nets to Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and other cities in Ukraine.
Ukraine records lowest birth rate in history due to war - Zelenska
First Lady Olena Zelenska said that Ukraine has the lowest birth rate in its history due to the Russian invasion – about 0.8–0.9 children per woman.
Poland officially confirms that explosives were planted on railway
The act of sabotage on the Polish railway, which occurred on Sunday on the track leading to Ukraine, was carried out by placing an explosive device. Experts at the scene collected evidence that should help quickly identify the perpetrators.
Captured Azov fighter sentenced to 19 years in Russian maximum-security colony
The Southern District Military Court in Rostov-on-Don (Russia) has sentenced 31-year-old Ukrainian prisoner of war Anatolii Roslavtsev to 19 years in prison.
Some 4.6M Ukrainians hold temporary protection in EU
Of the roughly 7 million Ukrainians currently abroad due to the full-scale war, 4.6 million have temporary protection status in EU countries.
Ministry of Social Policy explains what Ukrainian refugees should do after temporary protection expires
After the EU Temporary Protection Directive expires, Ukrainians who continue to need support can transition to national mechanisms.
Ukraine teams up with NVIDIA to create sovereign AI
The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine and NVIDIA have started work on creating a national AI infrastructure based on NVIDIA’s AI technology.
Ukrainian Ground Forces announce expanded opportunities for foreign volunteer fighters
Foreign volunteer fighters who join the Ukrainian Ground Forces will have broader opportunities in their military service, including the right to choose their combat brigade, area of deployment, and type of duties.
Zelensky awarded state honors to radio, television, and communications workers
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky awarded 21 television, radio, and communications workers on the occasion of their professional holiday.
UN reports unprecedented housing crisis in Ukraine due to war
More than 236,000 buildings in Ukraine have been destroyed or damaged during the war, and over 2.5 million housing units in total have become unavailable because of the armed conflict — roughly 10% of the country’s entire housing stock.
Police show footage of search for lioness in Khmelnytskyi
On Saturday, two lionesses escaped from a zoo in Khmelnytskyi. The staff managed to return one of them, while the other was quickly found by the police.
Ukrainian film SHE recognized as Best Short Film at London festival
The Ukrainian short film SHE has won the Best Short Film 2025 award at the Women in the World International Film Festival in London.
Ukrainian POW sentenced to six years in Russian penal colony
The Southern District Military Court in Rostov-on-Don has issued a “verdict” against 53-year-old serviceman of a Ukrainian tank brigade Vitalii Zaluzhnyi sentencing him to six years in a general-regime penal colony.
Fedorov: Anti-corruption projects are important in our work: e-Excise, e-Notary, e-Court
The Ministry of Digital Transformation continues to work on anti-corruption projects that are important for the state, such as: e-Excise, e-Notary, e-Court, digitization of the gambling business. The first results of these projects are expected as early as 2026.
Ukraine and Russia agree to exchange 1,200 prisoners – Umerov
As a result of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, the parties agreed to activate the Istanbul agreements and release 1,200 Ukrainian prisoners.
Funds under the Winter Support program to be disbursed 10 days after application – Zelensky
After submitting an application for the one-time assistance under the Winter Support program, funds are to be disbursed within 10 days.
President Trump claims progress in combating drug flows from Venezuela
President Donald Trump has stated that he has achieved progress regarding Venezuela in the fight against narcotics amid speculation that the United States is preparing to strike targets in that country.
Kharkiv artist and poet Serhii Naumenko killed in war
Serhii Naumenko, a resident of Kharkiv who was an artist and poet in civilian life, died on the front lines.
Government approves mechanism for UAH 1,000 payments under Winter Support program – Svyrydenko
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the mechanism for providing UAH 1,000 under the Winter Support program.
Ukrainian refugees in Germany to receive lower benefits
Ukrainian asylum seekers who arrived in Germany after April 1, 2025, will receive the same level of support as other refugees, rather than the basic unemployment benefit available to German citizens.
Ukraine brings teen, his mother back from occupied territory
As part of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's Bring Kids Back UA initiative, a teenager and his mother have been rescued from Russian-occupied territory.
15,400 civilians remain in active combat zone in Donetsk region
In the Donetsk region, 15,400 civilians remain in the active combat zone, none of whom are children.
Court detains ex-adviser to energy minister, bail set at UAH 126M
Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court has ordered the detention of Ihor Myroniuk, a former adviser to the minister of energy, with the option of release on bail set at UAH 126 million. Myroniuk is accused of participating in a criminal organization that received kickbacks of 10-15% from Energoatom's contractors.
Court arrests Energoatom Executive Director Basov, sets bail at UAH 40M
Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court has imposed pre-trial detention with the option of posting UAH 40 million bail on Dmytro Basov, Executive Director for Security at Energoatom, who is accused of participating in a criminal organization that received 10-15% kickbacks from the company's contractors.
Lithuania to host rehabilitation for over 300 Ukrainian children freed from occupation
Lithuania will provide physical and psychosocial rehabilitation for Ukrainian children who have been freed from Russian occupation, the Lithuanian Health Ministry said.
NACP currently has no information on lawsuits against whistleblowers
At present, the Law “On Preventing Corruption” protects whistleblowers from lawsuits. However, implementation of the EU’s anti-SLAPP directive would help strengthen this protection, particularly for civil society actors and media workers.
Ukraine returns more children, teenagers from TOT
Another large group of Ukrainian children and teenagers has been brought back from Russian-occupied territories within President Zelensky's Bring Kids Back UA initiative.