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Ukraine urges Russia to honor Istanbul prisoner exchange agreement
Ukraine regards Russia's claims as manipulation and disinformation from Russia, which has accompanied every stage of the exchanges agreed upon in Istanbul
Russia expands African influence through education and sports programs, forming Kremlin-loyal elite on the continent
Yusov said that leading African universities plan to launch Russian language courses and professional development programmes for teachers. Russian standards will align educational programmes in the future
Ukraine will propose a roadmap for achieving a sustainable peace settlement during the negotiations with Russia in Istanbul
Reuters reports that Ukraine’s demands include a complete cessation of hostilities, security guarantees, territorial issues, compensation for damage caused by Russia and sanctions in the event of any breach of the agreement
Russians kill a 32-year-old woman in Chuhuiv, five others injured across Kharkiv Oblast
Russians killed a 32-year-old woman and injured two people. They also damaged a business facility, houses and cars
Crimean activists hold resistance actions on Day of Remembrance for Victims of Crimean Tatar Genocide
Activists from the "Yellow Ribbon" movement held a resistance action in temporarily occupied Crimea on the Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the Genocide of the Crimean Tatar People
Newly elected Pope provided with a list of Ukrainian prisoners of war
A Ukrainian delegation has presented newly anointed Pope Leo XIV with a list of Ukrainian prisoners of war held in captivity in Russia.
France, Germany, Poland, UK and Ukraine release statement on need for ceasefire
Previously, Zelensky elaborated for Russitins on the meaning of the word "unconditional," referring to a 30-day ceasefire
Ukraine urges countries not to whitewash Russian war crimes by participating in Moscow’s May 9 military parade
The MFA considers the participation of foreign military personnel in this event unacceptable and will regard it as an "outrage against the memory of the victory over Nazism, the memory of millions of Ukrainian front-line soldiers who liberated our country and the whole of Europe from Nazism" eight decades ago
“Don’t Be Silent! Captivity Kills”: Kyiv rally demands release of Ukrainian POWs
The organaizers of the peaceful assembly called on Ukrainians to attend the rallies every Sunday with flags, posters, and photographs of prisoners or simply to be present and collectively say, "We do not forget"
Russians kill three civilians in Kherson and Donetsk Oblasts during May 3
The Russians struck a crowded area near Svobodа Square and the Central Department Store
North Korean missile used in Kyiv attack contained at least 116 foreign components, mostly American
Zelenskyy thanked Ukraine's partners for helping protect civilian lives, supplying air defense systems and missiles, and maintaining pressure on Russia and its accomplices over the war
Trump: “Crimea will stay with Russia”; Zelenskyy: “Only Ukrainians decide our territories”
Donald Trump's statements contain factual errors. At the time of Russia's military aggression in February 2014, Ukraine had no aspirations to join NATO. Since 2010, under President Viktor Yanukovych, Ukraine had adopted a non-aligned status, formally renouncing its pursuit of NATO membership
What does just peace mean for Ukraine and why does Crimea remain a fundamental issue?
What does a just peace mean for Ukraine, and why does Crimea remain a fundamental issue? In his video commentary for the Crimea Platform, the deputy head of the Mejlis of Crimean Tatar People, Nariman Dzhelyal, outlined the key principles, analyzed international positions, and emphasized the importance of maintaining a clear legal framework in resolving the conflict
Trump сriticizes Zelenskyy’s Crimea stance as Ukrainian President points out at Pompeo Declaration
Zelenskyy attached to his post on X a screenshot of the Crimea Declaration – the 2018 statement by Mike Pompeo, the Secretary of State during Trump's first administration, which reaffirmed the non-recognition of Russia's annexation of Crimea
Russian artillery and airstrike kill man, injure five in Kherson residential area
The strike hit a residential area
US sanctions could undermine ICC’s investigations of war crimes committed in Ukraine – ULAG
On March 20, 2025, the President of the ICC, Judge Akane, emphasised this in her addresses to EU representatives. She noted that this has already affected the ability to conduct operations and work with various contractors
Russians kill at least 35 people in Sumy city center with two ballistic missile strikes on Palm Sunday (updated)
Reports on social media suggest that the strike hit the city centre
Since full-scale invasion, Russians have killed 39 children in Kherson region
Cases of intentional killing of children, deprivation of their liberty, and instances of war-related sexual violence have also been recorded
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“I hear your anger, your dreams, and your hope”: a letter to a peer under occupation from a 10th grader from the Kherson region
No one should ever be allowed to violate the rights of Indigenous peoples
What does just peace mean for Ukraine and why does Crimea remain a fundamental issue?
“The number is not answering, but I can hear you”: A letter to a peer in occupation from a 10th grade student
