Regional chief reveals current population of Kherson region
Currently, about 145,000 people live in the right bank-part of Kherson region.
Society and Culture
Since start of full-scale war, 148 artists, 96 media workers killed in Ukraine
Since the beginning of Russia's large-scale invasion of Ukraine, 148 Ukrainian artists and 96 media workers have been killed.
Cabinet introduces electronic referrals for MMC
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a decision allowing electronic referrals for military medical commissions (MMC) to be generated through the Unified State Register of Conscripts and accessed via the Reserv+ app.
Ukraine returns five more children from Russian occupation
Ukraine has managed to bring back five children who had been under Russian occupation.
Psychologists release guidebook "Rules of Internal Movement" to maintain emotional health - Zelenska
Within the framework of the All-Ukrainian mental health program "How are You?" psychologists have prepared a special guidebook "Rules of Internal Movement" to maintain emotional health.
U.S. pauses U4U program for war-displaced Ukrainians
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the suspension of the program for Ukrainians fleeing war to the United States, United for Ukraine (U4U).
EU humanitarian aid to Ukraine since war-start reaches EUR 3.6B - Commissioner Lahbib
Since the outset of Russia’s large-scale invasion, the European Union has allocated humanitarian aid to Ukraine for a total amount exceeding EUR 3.6 billion, and continues to provide such assistance using the capabilities of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.
Kyiv sets two temperature records on Sunday
Two temperature records were set in the city of Kyiv on Sunday, January 26.
27 January 2025
Zelensky attends events marking 80th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation
In Poland, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, together with world leaders and former prisoners of Auschwitz-Birkenau Nazi concentration camp, took part in events dedicated to the 80th anniversary of its liberation.
Ukrinform’s national rating ‘Infoboom-Classical Music 2024’ announces winners
On Monday, January 27, the National News Agency Ukrinform hosted a ceremony to award the winners of Ukrinform’s national rating “Infoboom-Classical Music 2024”.
Exhumation and search operations: Ukrainian-Polish working group meets in Lviv
The Ukrainian-Polish working group on historical issues met in Lviv on January 25 to discuss “solving procedural problems” in the implementation of requests for search and exhumation work.
Ministry of Justice explains why registry of legal acts not operational
The Unified State Register of Legal Acts (USRLA) has not yet resumed operations due to ongoing additional checks.
International Holocaust Remembrance Day: honoring victims of Holocaust
On Monday, January 27, Ukraine and the international community commemorate the victims of the Holocaust.
Film producer Stanislav Prytula killed in action
On January 22, while defending Ukraine, Stanislav Prytula, head of the Public Council at the Ukrainian State Film Agency and a prominent film producer, was killed on the front lines.
26 January 2025
Ukrainians can receive psychological support free of charge - Health Ministry
Every citizen of Ukraine can receive psychological support for free under the basic package of the Medical Guarantees Program “Primary Medical Care”.
Coalition of Devices delivers over 100,000 gadgets to education facilities in past year - Zelenska
The Coalition of Devices has managed to donate over 100,000 gadgets for Ukrainian students and teachers throughout the past 12 months.
Odesa welcomes Ukrainian sailors released from 14-month Houthi captivity
Three Ukrainian sailors, members of the Galaxy Leader ship crew, returned home from 14-month captivity by Yemeni Houthis.
25 January 2025
Ukraine, Moldova sign agreement on mutual recognition of diplomas, academic degrees
Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine Oksen Lisovyi and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Moldova Mihai Popsoi have signed an agreement to mutually recognize diplomas and academic degrees, simplifying educational and professional mobility between the two countries.
Some 7,000 civilians remain in Pokrovsk, all children evacuated
As of today, all children have been evacuated from the front-line town of Pokrovsk, where nearly 7,000 civilians remain.
Zelenska, Sandu visit "Superheroes School" at Cancer Institute
Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska and Moldovan President Maia Sandu visited the Superheroes School educational space based on the National Cancer Institute, which is a medical partner of the Oncology Institute in Chisinau.
U.S. suspends immigration programs for migrants, including Ukrainians - NYT
Officials from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security have ordered the suspension of a number of programs that allowed immigrants to temporarily settle in the country, including a key initiative that provides entry for Ukrainians.
24 January 2025
Level of education in Ukrainian universities no worse than in Europe - minister
Minister of Education and Science Oksen Lisovyi called on young Ukrainians to enroll in Ukrainian universities because these facilities are able to provide quality education that is no worse than European.
Zelensky: Passing multiple citizenship law to facilitate return of Ukrainians
President Volodymyr Zelensky says that the adoption of the law on multiple citizenship will facilitate the return of Ukrainians who left the country amid and before the war.
All exchange students return to Ukraine – Minister of Education
100% of students participating in academic mobility programs abroad return to Ukraine, which reflects the responsible approach universities take in selecting participants for exchange programs.
Inspections of UOC-MP religious communities may begin in five months – expert
Inspections of religious communities of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate (UOC-MP) could commence in five months. Until now, the development of necessary legal and regulatory acts has been ongoing.
Religious scholar on Pochaiv Lavra: sufficient grounds already exist to terminate UOC-MP lease
Clergy and monks of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate (UOC-MP) are obstructing the work of state inventory commissions in religious institutions, as local authorities hesitate to intervene.
NACP head explains how arrest of AFU chief psychiatrist may impact inspections of MMC officials
The arrest of the Deputy Head of the Central Military Medical Commission, who is also the chief psychiatrist of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, serves as a marker for financial control measures by the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP).
In five years, number of first-graders in schools will decrease by one third - forecast of MoES
According to the Ministry of Education and Science, the number of first-graders in 2029 will be at least 30% less than this year. And communities across the country need to prepare school networks for such a scenario now.
Police seized over 800 weapons, 57 kilograms of explosives during special operation
During the special operation, the National Police seized more than 800 weapons and over 57 kg of explosives. Suspicions were served on 67 suspects, 45 of whom were detained by police.