More than 2,134 children abducted by Russia return to Ukraine — Lubinets
As part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative, Ukraine has already succeeded in returning 2,134 children abducted by Russia.
Society and Culture
Hantavirus outbreak on MV Hondius: Four Ukrainian crew members to remain aboard cruise liner
Four of the five Ukrainian crew members aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius, where a hantavirus outbreak occurred, will remain on board to help deliver the vessel to the Netherlands, while one Ukrainian citizen will be evacuated on a special flight. No signs of illness have currently been detected among the Ukrainians.
UK spends over £16.5M on Starlink, including for Ukraine
The UK Ministry of Defence pays millions of pounds annually for the purchase of Starlink terminals and satellite internet services, including to support Ukraine.
11 May 2026
Air Assault Forces training center identifies key problem among mobilized recruits during intensive training
Chronic health conditions that go undetected during military medical examinations have become one of the main problems identified among mobilized recruits during training, according to the 199th Training Center of Ukraine’s Air Assault Forces.
Temperatures up to +22°C, rain expected across Ukraine on Monday
On Monday, May 11, cloudy weather with clear spells will prevail across Ukraine, with rain expected in most regions and thunderstorms in some areas.
Ukraine records dozens of hantavirus cases each year – Public Health Center
Ukraine records dozens of hantavirus infection cases every year, with the virus transmitted from rodents to humans.
Rain and thunderstorms to dominate weather in Ukraine next week
The coming week in Ukraine will be influenced by atmospheric fronts, with rain and occasional thunderstorms prevailing.
10 May 2026
Ukraine submits “list of 1,000” to Russia for prisoner swap
Ukraine has handed over a “list of 1,000” names to the Russian side as part of preparations for a prisoner exchange.
Paris mayor tries Petrykivka painting at Ukrainian stand during Europe Day celebration
Paris Mayor Emmanuel Gregoire tried his hand at Petrykivka painting for the first time during Europe Day celebrations at the Place de la Republique square.
Russia becomes market of forced substitutes for foreign companies, FISU says
Due to sanctions and geopolitical isolation, Russia has become a market for forced substitutes, parallel imports, and rising prices.
“Putin – war criminal” banner displayed on Narva Castle in Estonia
On Saturday, May 9, a banner reading “Putin war criminal” was displayed on the wall of Narva Castle in the Estonian city of Narva, facing Russia.
Number of Ukrainian refugees in EU slightly decreases – Eurostat
As of March 31, 2026, a total of 4.33 million Ukrainian citizens who fled the war had temporary protection status in the European Union.
09 May 2026
International unity run held in Kyiv to mark Europe Day
A large-scale international memorial and unity run titled "I Run with Europe" was held in Kyiv to mark Europe Day.
German historian: Berlin long mistakenly equated soviet WWII victims with Russia alone
Until February 24, 2022, Soviet victims of World War II were almost entirely and mistakenly identified exclusively with Russia in German society and politics, while Ukraine and Belarus – the main arenas of the Nazi war and the Holocaust – were marginalized.
Ukraine celebrating Europe Day today
On Saturday, May 9, Ukraine is celebrating Europe Day together with the countries of the European Union.
Minister of Culture of Ukraine, Dutch Royals discuss protecting Ukraine’s cultural heritage
Deputy Prime Minister for Humanitarian Policy and Minister of Culture Tetiana Berezhna met with King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, as well as the country’s Minister of Education, Culture and Science, Rianne Letschert, during the 61st Venice Biennale.
In Berlin, people honor memory of Ukrainian victims of World War II
A performative march titled “Ukraine in Memory” took place in central Berlin on Friday, May 8, to honor Ukrainians who died during World War II and to call on the German authorities to create a separate memorial space dedicated to Ukrainian victims.
Son of abducted Kherson Mayor: “He is holding on and waiting for exchange”
Kherson Mayor Ihor Kolykhaiev, who has been held captive by Russian invaders since June 28, 2022, and turns 55 on May 8, is enduring despite serious health problems and continues to wait for a prisoner exchange.
Russian special services draw 260 Ukrainian children into criminal activities – Lohachov
Russian special services have involved 260 Ukrainian children in criminal activities.
Ahead of May 9, Russia dropping fake banknotes with propaganda QR codes over Ukrainian border regions
On the eve of May 9, Russian forces are dropping propaganda materials from drones in Ukraine’s border regions that discredit the country’s military and political leadership and distort the history of the Second World War.
08 May 2026
Nearly 400 polling stations destroyed in Ukraine since start of war
Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, 393 polling stations in Ukraine have been completely destroyed, while 1,001 others have been damaged but can still be restored.
Europeans not fully aware of scale of Russia's abduction of Ukrainian children – CoE envoy
The general public, even in European countries, does not fully understand the situation surrounding Russia's abduction of Ukrainian children, including its scale and underlying causes.
Ukraine sentences Medinsky, head of Russian institute in absentia to ten years in prison
Kyiv's Shevchenkivskyi District Court has sentenced Vladimir Medinsky, an aide to Russian ruler Vladimir Putin, and Anatoly Torkunov, rector of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations at the Russian Foreign Ministry, in absentia to ten years in prison with confiscation of property over an anti-Ukrainian textbook.
Ukraine marks Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in World War II
Today, May 8, Ukraine marks the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in World War II.
Ukraine warns UN of massive migration crisis triggered by Russian war
The Ukrainian delegation took part in the International Migration Review Forum to draw attention to the challenges caused by Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Azerbaijanis collecting signatures in support of Crimean political prisoners
In Azerbaijan, journalists, public figures, and members of the intelligentsia have launched a signature campaign in support of Crimean political prisoners illegally detained by Russia. Once the signatures are collected, the appeal is expected to be submitted to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.
Office of Military Ombudsman launches contact center in test mode
Following a rigorous selection and training process for operators, the Office of the Military Ombudsman has launched a contact center in test mode.
Russian court sentences Ukrainian citizen to 22 years in prison
A court in Rostov-on-Don sentenced captured Ukrainian citizen Roman Kliukin to 22 years in prison. Russia's Southern District Military Court convicted him on charges of espionage and participation in the activities of a terrorist organization.
07 May 2026
Kharkiv allocates over UAH 1.8B to support AFU – Mayor Terekhov
The city of Kharkiv has allocated more than UAH 1.8 billion from its budget to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine during the years of full-scale war, with UAH 300 million planned this year.