30-meter flag unfurled and car rally held in Ottawa to mark Ukraine’s Independence Day
Several events were held in Ottawa, the capital of Canada, to mark Ukraine’s Independence Day.
Search
25 August 2025
Russian forces launch 500 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region in 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces launched 500 strikes targeting 13 settlements across the Zaporizhzhia region.
Canada to help attract private investors for Ukraine’s reconstruction
Canada will support efforts to engage private investors in implementing post-war reconstruction projects in Ukraine.
Drone attack: over 10 strikes in Sumy, residential buildings on fire
A Russian drone attack on Sumy resulted in more than 10 strikes, setting residential buildings ablaze.
Commissioner Kubilius: Successful Ukraine is Putin's biggest threat
Russian leader Vladimir Putin's regime views a secure and prosperous Ukraine as the greatest threat to its survival and fears that Western partners could provide Kyiv with strong security guarantees against a renewed Russian attack.
Zelensky awards state honors to 143 foreign nationals
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has awarded state honors to 143 foreign citizens for their significant contributions to strengthening international cooperation, supporting Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, engaging in charitable activities, and promoting Ukraine globally.
Ukrainian canoeist Luzan wins four finals at 2025 ICF World Championships in Milan
Ukrainian canoeist Liudmyla Luzan capped a triumphant performance at the ISF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Milan, Italy.
UK to extend training program for Ukrainian troops until end of 2026
The United Kingdom will continue the Interflex training program for Ukrainian military personnel until the end of 2026.
Russian troops shell five settlements in Kharkiv region, damaging infrastructure
Yesterday, Russian troops shelled five settlements in the Kharkiv region; there were no casualties.
Partisans sabotage Russian military logistics in Zaporizhzhia region
Partisans struck at the logistics of Russian forces in Zaporizhzhia region, destroying a relay cabinet on a section of railway near Melitopol. This disrupted the supply of enemy military cargo.
24 August 2025
Svyrydenko, Kellogg discuss critical minerals exploited by Russia in occupied territories
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliya Svyrydenko and U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg discussed critical minerals and industrial assets that Russia is attempting to exploit in temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories.
Shmyhal says AI, innovation helping Ukrainian defenders
During the Defense Cooperation Forum: Future Warfare, Ukraine's Minister of Defense Denys Shmyhal spoke about how digitalization, innovations, and artificial intelligence are helping Ukrainian forces.
Ukrainian, Canadian PMs discuss opportunities to expand investment
The Ukrainian and Canadian prime ministers discussed opportunities to expand trade and investment, particularly in the energy sector and defense industry.
US will not deploy troops to Ukraine as part of security guarantees – Vance
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance has said that there will be no American troops on Ukrainian territory under security guarantees.
Zelensky shows Carney Ukraine's latest military developments
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky showed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Ukraine's latest military developments.
Anand says support for Ukraine is Canada's strategic priority
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand has said that assisting Ukraine in repelling Russian aggression remains a strategic priority for Canada.
Umerov, Yermak discuss security guarantees for Ukraine with Kellogg
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) Rustem Umerov and Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak met in Kyiv with Keith Kellogg, the U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine, to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine.
Russia's war against Ukraine will not end overnight - Vance
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance has said that the war between Russia and Ukraine cannot be resolved "overnight," stressing that Washington will continue to push for a diplomatic settlement.
Ukrainian forces liberate Novomykhailivka in Donetsk region
Ukraine's Defense Forces have regained control of Novomykhailivka in the Donetsk region.
Stefanchuk, Kellogg discuss path to just peace for Ukraine
Verkhovna Rada Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk met with Keith Kellogg, the U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine, to discuss achieving a just and lasting peace for Ukraine.
Eight civilians freed from Russian captivity — Coordination Headquarters
Eight Ukrainian civilians have returned home from Russian captivity as part of the latest prisoner exchange, alongside Ukrainian military personnel.
Prisoner exchange on Independence Day: SBU releases exclusive footage
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has released exclusive video footage of the prisoner exchange that took place on August 24, Ukraine's Independence Day.
Ukrainian forces liberate Novomykhailivka in Donetsk region
Ukraine's Defense Forces have regained control of Novomykhailivka in the Donetsk region.
Stefanchuk, Kellogg discuss path to just peace for Ukraine
Verkhovna Rada Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk met with Keith Kellogg, the U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine, to discuss achieving a just and lasting peace for Ukraine.
Russian artillery strike on Kupiansk kills elderly woman, injures two
Russian forces shelled the city of Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region, killing an 82-year-old woman and injuring two others.
Canada, Ukraine to jointly produce advanced drones - Carney
Canada will provide $200 million to co-finance the joint production of advanced drones with Ukraine, involving Canadian suppliers. The country has also become the first non-European participant in NATO's Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative for Ukraine.
Russian propaganda forges crime reports to smear Ukrainian soldiers
Russian channels fake local news headlines from Kharkiv and Sumy regions to accuse Ukrainian serviceman of violent crimes
Eight civilians freed from Russian captivity — Coordination Headquarters
Eight Ukrainian civilians have returned home from Russian captivity as part of the latest prisoner exchange, alongside Ukrainian military personnel.
Ukraine, Canada sign agreement to boost weapons production
Ukraine and Canada have agreed to launch joint defense production. The agreement was signed today, on Ukraine’s Independence Day.
War update: 85 clashes reported on frontline, most intense fighting near Pokrovsk
Since the day-start, as many as 85 combat clashes have taken place between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops, with 31 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. Fighting is still ongoing along five frontline directions.