Third phase of POW exchange to take place Sunday – Zelensky
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that the third phase of the 1000 for 1000 prisoner of war exchange will take place on Sunday, May 25.
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Russian drone strike kills woman in Kharkiv region
A Russian drone struck a private home in the village of Kozacha Lopan, Kharkiv region, killing a 63-year-old woman on her birthday.
Ukrainian soldier from Zhytomyr region, previously missing, returns from captivity
Among the 307 Ukrainian defenders freed from Russian captivity is Volodymyr Sydorchuk, a resident of the village of Korochenky in Zhytomyr region, who had been considered missing in action.
Stefanchuk confirms ongoing cooperation with partners on '1,000-for-1,000' exchange
Over the past two days, 697 Ukrainians have been freed from Russian captivity as part of the "1,000-for-1,000" exchange, with cooperation with partners ongoing.
War update: 85 combat clashes on frontline since morning, battles continue in six sectors
Since the start of the day, Ukrainian defenders have engaged in 85 combat clashes with Russian forces, with battles still ongoing in six frontline sectors.
Budanov shares video of Ukrainian defenders returning from Russian captivity
Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov, Chief of Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence, has shared a video capturing the return of Ukrainian defenders freed from Russian captivity on May 24.
Budanov shares video of Ukrainian defenders returning from Russian captivity
Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov, Chief of Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence, has shared a video capturing the return of Ukrainian defenders freed from Russian captivity on May 24.
Russia committed 836 crimes against journalists and media during its full-scale invasion
Over the past three years and three months of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia has committed 836 crimes against journalists and media outlets.
21 servicemen from Ministry of Internal Affairs among those released from Russian captivity - Klymenko
Among the 307 Ukrainian citizens released from Russian captivity on May 24 were 21 servicemen from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine.
Warriors held in Russian captivity since 2022 return home – Yermak
On May 24, Ukrainian soldiers who had been held in Russian captivity since 2022 returned home.
Coordination Headquarters: 307 Ukrainian defenders freed from captivity — all rank-and-file and sergeants
All 307 Ukrainian defenders released from Russian captivity on May 24 are servicemen from the private and sergeant corps.
Ukraine welcomes back 307 more heroes from Russian captivity
On May 24, 307 Ukrainian servicemen have returned from Russian captivity.
Ukraine celebrating Day of Slavic Literacy and Culture
The Day of Slavic Literacy and Culture is not only a tribute to the past but also a reminder that language unites a nation.
Ukrainian soldier freed from Russian captivity days after his daughter returned from TOT – Ombudsman
On May 23, a Ukrainian Armed Forces serviceman was freed from Russian captivity. His 15-year-old daughter had recently been brought back from temporarily occupied territories (TOT).
Russian military-linked chemical plant struck in Tula region – CCD
The Azot chemical plant in Russia's Tula region has been struck.
PM Shmyhal calls for total isolation of Russia
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal emphasized that the international community must act decisively by increasing aid to Ukraine, stepping up sanctions pressure, and isolating Russia at all levels.
Kellogg says POWs exchange ‘most positive outcome’ of Istanbul talks
U.S. Presidential Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg has responded to the recent prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia that took place on Friday.
Sybiha comments attack on Kyiv: “This is Russia's response to international peace efforts”
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has responded to the Russian military's attack on Kyiv and other regions of Ukraine, emphasizing the need to increase sanctions pressure on Russia.
Kyiv, seven regions hit overnight by Russian attack – Zelensky
Kyiv and seven other regions of Ukraine were affected by a large-scale Russian attack involving 250 strike drones and 14 ballistic missiles, all targeting civilian infrastructure.
Kyiv, seven regions hit overnight by Russian attack – Zelensky
Kyiv and seven other regions of Ukraine were affected by a large-scale Russian attack involving 250 strike drones and 14 ballistic missiles, all targeting civilian infrastructure.
Russia reports repeated attack on Energia plant in Lipetsk region
Overnight on Saturday, drones attacked Russia’s Lipetsk region. Local residents report a repeated strike on the Energia plant in the town of Yelets.
Russian military kills two civilians, injures 13 in Kherson region
On May 23, Russian forces killed two civilians and wounded 13 others in the Kherson region.
Ukrainian forces intercept six Russian Iskander missiles, neutralize 245 drones
The Air Defense Forces of Ukraine successfully intercepted six Russian Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles targeting Kyiv and neutralized 245 out of 250 enemy drones.
War update: 202 combat clashes in past day, Ukrainian forces repel 61 assaults in Pokrovsk sector
On May 23, the Defense Forces of Ukraine engaged in 202 combat clashes along the frontline, successfully repelling 61 enemy assaults in the Pokrovsk sector.
Two against Trump: how China is exploiting Russia in its great game against the USA
Beijing has assigned Russia the role of thorn in the flesh and troublemaker for Washington
Fire extinguished in Kyiv region following Russian drone attack
In Berezan, Kyiv region, emergency responders have extinguished a fire triggered by a nighttime Russian drone strike.
Yermak holds talks with national security advisers
Andriy Yermak, Head of the Presidential Office of Ukraine, held a phone call with national security advisers from key European nations.
Russian army loses another 1,130 troops in Ukraine in past day
The Russian army’s combat losses in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to May 24, 2025 amount to nearly 979,830 invaders, including another 1,130 troops killed or wounded in action in the past day.
Rescue efforts underway following large-scale Russian attack on Kyiv
In response to a large-scale Russian UAV and ballistic missile attack, rescue teams are working to mitigate the aftermath in several districts across Kyiv.
Slovakia to allocate EUR 84M for Ukrenergo infrastructure restoration
Slovakia has committed approximately EUR 84 million in loans and grants to support the restoration and development of Ukrenergo's infrastructure.