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Zelenskyy announced the first stage of a "1000 for 1000" exchange – 205 Ukrainians are home, most had been in Russian captivity since 2022Photo

Ukraine has returned 205 defenders from Russian captivity as part of a major exchange. Most of the released soldiers had been in captivity since 2022.

Society • May 15, 07:48 AM • 41121 views
Helsinki Airport suspended operations due to drone incursion; Finland scrambled fighter jetsVideo

Due to a drone incursion in Finland, the airspace was closed and Helsinki Airport was shut down. The Air Force scrambled fighter jets, while an alert was issued in Latvia.

News of the World • May 15, 05:58 AM • 5196 views
Slovakia condemned Russian strikes on Ukraine on May 13 and 14

Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár condemned the Russian attacks on Zakarpattia near the border with Slovakia. Due to the massive shelling, the country was forced to close its checkpoints.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 04:04 PM • 6690 views
New High Treason Case: Court Remands MP Dubinsky in Custody Without Bail

The court has ordered Oleksandr Dubinsky to be held in custody for 60 days without the possibility of bail. The Member of Parliament is suspected of high treason and the discredit of mobilization efforts.

Politics • May 14, 02:09 PM • 4376 views
In Ukraine, 119 lawyers have been served with notices of suspicion of crimes over the past year and a half – Prosecutor GeneralPhoto

Over the past year and a half, 119 lawyers have received notices of suspicion, and 79 cases are already in court. As the Prosecutor General noted, this is not a fight against the legal profession, but a cleansing of the profession from those who use it as a cover.

Crimes and emergencies • May 14, 12:56 PM • 2956 views
Attempted smuggling of a batch of electric cars into UkrainePhoto

ESBU detectives have uncovered a scheme for importing electric cars from Georgia at undervalued prices. Law enforcement officers seized the vehicles and the carrier's transport vehicle.

Economy • May 14, 09:31 AM • 4987 views
EU prepares to extend temporary protection for Ukrainians for another year

The EU plans to extend temporary protection for Ukrainians until March 2026. The European Commission will present the relevant proposal in the near future due to the ongoing war.

Society • May 14, 09:24 AM • 33572 views
Ukraine and Finland expose scheme to transfer tugboat for Russia's "shadow fleet"Photo

Ukraine and Finland have exposed a scheme to transfer a tugboat for the Russian Federation's shadow fleet. A Ukrainian suspect helped the aggressor bypass sanctions for oil exports.

Crimes and emergencies • May 14, 09:17 AM • 4971 views
Strikes on Zakarpattia on May 13 – Budapest condemned the attacks and summoned the Russian Ambassador to Hungary

The new Prime Minister of Hungary, Péter Magyar, condemned the Russian strikes on Zakarpattia. The Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Russian Ambassador over the attack on the region's critical infrastructure.

Politics • May 13, 06:02 PM • 5122 views
Human rights activists urge Poland to stop supporting US deportation flights to Ukraine

Human rights activists are calling on Poland to stop the transit of US deportation flights to Ukraine. More than 50 citizens have already been forcibly returned through Rzeszów Airport.

Politics • May 13, 02:09 PM • 7678 views
Moldova reports drone crossing border during Russian attack on UkraineVideo

During the Russian attack, a drone crossed the Moldovan border from the Vinnytsia region and flew over several cities. As a result, the country temporarily closed its airspace in the northern zone.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 01:50 PM • 5835 views
Sweden releases crew of detained Russian vessel

The vessel Caffa was detained on suspicion of forging documents and the flag. After a thorough inspection, police allowed the crew and the captain to leave the country.

News of the World • May 11, 05:21 PM • 3872 views
When crossing the border, eCherha will automatically verify the presence of a "Green Card"

Starting May 12, eCherha will automatically verify the Green Card for vehicles. The absence of insurance will result in the cancellation of the queue reservation.

Society • May 11, 02:21 PM • 13135 views
Citizens of various countries, including Ukraine, evacuated to the Netherlands from a liner with hantavirus

Twenty-six people of various nationalities, including Ukrainians, were evacuated from the MV Hondius vessel due to a hantavirus outbreak. The passengers were sent into strict quarantine.

Health • May 11, 05:36 AM • 5512 views
Kyiv woman attempted to smuggle 1930s postcards featuring Hitler to GermanyPhoto

Customs officers seized five 1930s postcards depicting Hitler from a Kyiv resident. She attempted to transport them by train to Prague without the necessary permits.

Society • May 10, 01:48 PM • 13607 views
Reconnaissance drone discovered in Poland 20 km from the border with the Russian Federation

A military drone with cameras and Cyrillic inscriptions was found in Poland. The device could have flown from the Kaliningrad region for surveillance purposes.

News of the World • May 10, 07:12 AM • 5545 views
Border guards shared a touching greeting for mothers and showed photos with their loved onesPhoto

Border guards thanked mothers for their support and prayers in a festive greeting. Women teach the defenders to be strong and not to give up after defeats.

Society • May 10, 05:28 AM • 6888 views
Latvia scrambled NATO aircraft due to an airspace threat at the border

The Latvian Armed Forces detected an aerial threat in the border regions. A NATO mission was activated for patrolling, and air defense was reinforced on the eastern border.

News of the World • May 9, 06:25 AM • 4884 views
Kallas proposes doubling EU defense funding for Moldova to €120 million per year

Kallas proposes doubling aid to Moldova to €120 million per year through the Peace Facility. This would become the EU's largest defense package for a country after Ukraine.

Politics • May 8, 05:10 PM • 5237 views
In the Pokrovsk direction, the Russian army has concentrated about 106,000 personnel - Syrskyi

In the Pokrovsk direction, the Russian Federation has concentrated 106,000 people with daily losses of a thousand soldiers. Syrskyi is introducing new rules for rotation and contracts.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 04:17 PM • 4625 views
Poland introduces mandatory electronic booking at the Dorohusk border crossing point - SBGS of Ukraine

From May 11 to 15, the e-Avizacja system for booking departure times will be tested at the Dorohusk checkpoint. Drivers are asked to take these changes into account when planning their trips.

Society • May 8, 03:05 PM • 9750 views
Large-scale forest fires continue in several regions, including the Chernobyl zone - SES showed footagePhotoVideo

Rescuers are extinguishing fires in forest areas in a number of regions. Extinguishing efforts are complicated by landmines in the territories and weather conditions.

Society • May 8, 01:50 PM • 11896 views
Ukraine considers sending experts to protect Latvian airspace - Sybiha

Kyiv plans to send experts to strengthen the security of Latvian airspace. This will help prevent incidents caused by Russian electronic warfare (EW) systems.

Politics • May 8, 01:23 PM • 3350 views
SBU confirmed strikes on an oil pumping station and, for the third time, an oil refinery in Perm

SBU drones hit an oil refinery and an oil station in Perm, 1,500 km from the border. A key oil processing unit and one of the reservoirs were damaged.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 11:59 AM • 3791 views
Trump's representatives are expected in Kyiv "at the turn of spring and summer" - Zelenskyy received Umerov's report on meetings in the US

Zelenskyy announced a visit by US representatives to Kyiv "at the turn of spring and summer. " The parties discussed the exchange of prisoners and new security agreements.

Politics • May 8, 10:31 AM • 40335 views
Alcohol imported into Ukraine under the guise of diplomatic cargo – scheme worth over 4 million UAH uncoveredPhotoVideo

Six individuals imported elite alcohol under the guise of diplomatic cargo worth 4 million UAH. Five suspects were ordered to pay bail of one million UAH each.

Society • May 8, 10:14 AM • 3692 views
Large-scale fire in Chernihiv region after Russian shelling turned back toward Russia - "Forests of Ukraine"Video

Due to Russian shelling in the Chernihiv region, 4,300 hectares of forest have burned down. The fire changed direction and began moving toward Russian territory.

Society • May 8, 09:54 AM • 11366 views
Medinsky and Torkunov sentenced to 10 years in prison in Ukraine - Prosecutor General's Office

A court in Kyiv sentenced Medinsky and Torkunov to 10 years over a Russian history textbook for the 11th grade. The book justifies Russian aggression and calls for changing Ukraine's borders - it is also actively used in the occupied territories.

Society • May 8, 09:22 AM • 4084 views
Yaroslavl, over 700 km from the border, an oil facility - Zelenskyy confirmed the continuation of "Ukrainian long-range sanctions"Video

Zelenskyy confirmed the continued operation of "Ukrainian long-range sanctions" in response to Russian strikes. This refers to an oil facility in Yaroslavl, more than 700 kilometers from the border.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 06:06 AM • 5060 views
RF litters border areas with fake hryvnias featuring "Great Victory" slogans – CCDPhoto

The enemy is dropping counterfeit hryvnias with QR codes from drones to discredit Ukraine's leadership. Do not touch the leaflets and report any findings to law enforcement.

Society • May 8, 03:32 AM • 5479 views