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Five more families returned to Ukrainian-controlled territory

Five more families have been returned to the Ukrainian-controlled territory from the temporarily occupied part of the Kherson region.

Despite ban, nearly 30,000 pilgrims come to Pochaiv Lavra

About 30,000 pilgrims arrived at the Pochaiv Lavra on the eve of the feast of the Assumption of the Mother of God, despite the ban on mass events imposed by the local authorities in Ternopil and Khmelnytskyi regions.

Russian strike on Kramatorsk: Wounded Polish journalist remains in Ukraine

Polish journalist and volunteer Monika Andruszewska, who was injured in a Russian missile attack on Kramatorsk on the night of August 25, is not going to return to Poland for treatment, she will stay in Ukraine.

Mother of deceased pilot with call sign Juice allowed to board F-16

The mother of the deceased pilot Andriy Pilshchikov was allowed to sit in the cockpit of the F-16 fighter jet her son dreamed of flying.

PGO opens case over possible organization of illegal border crossing by Dmytruk

Law enforcement officers have opened a criminal investigation into the alleged organization of an illegal border crossing by a Ukrainian MP.

Canada to earmark $7.3mn on reintegration programs for abducted Ukrainian children returning back home from abroad

Independence Day saw Ukrainian flag hoisted over Defense Ministry’s building in The Hague, the Netherlands

Honoring Ukraine’s Independence Day, the Dutch Ministry of Defense hoisted Ukraine’s national flag over its building in The Hague, alongside the Dutch flag.

President signs laws to support military

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has signed laws to support military personnel.

SBU shows exclusive footage of POW swap

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) showed exclusive photos and video footage of the latest exchange of prisoners of war.

Another 115 soldiers returned to Ukraine from Russian captivity

Ukraine has returned another 115 soldiers from Russian captivity.

Zelensky and his wife take part in prayer for Ukraine at St. Sophia Cathedral

On Independence Day, President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska took part in the solemn prayer service “Prayer for Ukraine”.

Zelensky signs law banning activities of Russian church

President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a law banning the activities of religious organizations associated with Russia in Ukraine.

Presidential couple lays flowers at Wall of Remembrance in Kyiv

President Volodymyr Zelensky and his wife Olena laid flowers at the Wall of Remembrance in Kyiv to honor the memory of those who gave their lives defending Ukraine.

Ukraine celebrates its 33rd anniversary

MoH: 5,200 Ukrainians have been evacuated for treatment abroad

Already 5,234 Ukrainians have been evacuated for treatment abroad.

Italy ready to cooperate with Ukraine to return children abducted by Russia - ambassador

Italy is ready to cooperate with the Ukrainian authorities and concerned international organizations to return Ukrainian minors illegally transferred to Russia.

Canada's minister of international development visits wounded Ukrainian veterans

Canada's Minister of International Development Ahmed Hussen during his stay in Ukraine visited Ukrainian veterans undergoing rehabilitation after injuries.

Stefanchuk signs law banning Russian church in Ukraine

Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk signed a law banning the activities of Russia-linked religious organizations in Ukraine and sent the document to President Volodymyr Zelensky for signature.

Russian Church implies “intelligence agencies, not faith” – disinfo watchdog

The Russian Orthodox Church is one of the main drivers of public mobilization for the war with Ukraine.

Geneva Conventions need to be modernized to better protect POWs’ rights - MP

Yaroslav Yurchyshyn, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Freedom of Speech, stated that the Geneva Conventions had not been systemically modernized for a long time.

Flag hoisting ceremony held near Ukraine's parliament

A ceremony of raising the National Flag of Ukraine had been held near the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament.

Modi meets with Indian community in Kyiv

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met with the Indian community in Kyiv.

Ukrainian flags, signed by defenders in Kursk region, raised at Ukrinform on National Flag Day

On Ukraine’s National Flag Day, two flags signed by soldiers of the 22nd Separate Mechanized Brigade and the 225th Separate Assault Battalion, who are performing combat missions in the Kursk region, were raised on the Ukrinform building.

Zelensky presents National Legend of Ukraine awards

On the eve of National Flag Day and Ukraine's Independence Day, President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska honored outstanding individuals with the National Legend of Ukraine award.

Belgium’s Enabel agency launching Kyiv office

A representative office of the Belgian development agency Enabel will be opened in Kyiv to help Ukrainian institutions in the recovery efforts and ensuring sustainability of critical and social infrastructure facilities.

Italian ambassador, UGCC head discuss law banning Russian church in Ukraine

Ambassador of Italy Carlo Formosa and His Beatitude Sviatoslav (Shevchuk), Major Archbishop of Kyiv-Halych, Head of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church (UGCC), have discussed the humanitarian activities of the UGCC in times of war and the recently adopted law banning the Russian church in Ukraine.

Two veteran hubs launched in Kyiv region

Hubs for veterans and their families were opened in Brovary and Boryspil, district centers in Kyiv region.

Russia seeks to sustain high level of threat in Ukraine to "scare off" investment - expert

In the issue of the future development of Ukraine, the key part is the level of physical safety, on which the amount of investments depends.