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Production on *The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum* will begin in May 2026 under director/lead Andy Serkis, reuniting iconic Middle‑earth talent and ramping up fan excitement — EMPR.media.

Ukrainian artist and activist Davyd Chychkan, famed for socially engaged art and murals, was killed on the Zaporizhzhia front after being gravely wounded while repelling a Russian infantry assault on August 8–9, 2025. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Explore the enduring myth that Russia once planned to trade Alaska for Eastern Europe, and uncover the real 1867 Alaska Purchase and its strategic significance in history and modern geopolitics. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

The Kazimir Malevich art prize returns in 2025 after a five‑year hiatus with a new laureates council and fresh momentum for Ukrainian contemporary art. Apply by Sept. 22.:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Ukrainian director Andrii Pryimachenko wins a landmark copyright battle against HBO after the Chernobyl miniseries used his video without permission—historic win for creators. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Ukrainian dance performance “The Forest,” inspired by Lesya Ukrainka, won an Ovation Award at South Africa’s largest arts festival—an unprecedented international recognition.

American journalist Zarina Zabrisky unveils “Kherson: Human Safari,” a powerful documentary on the Russian war in Kherson—chronicling occupation, liberation, and drone terror against civilians. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

June 28 marks Ukraine’s Constitution Day—the anniversary of the 1996 adoption of its Fundamental Law with roots in Cossack constitutionalism and core democratic principles. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Archaeologists in Poltava region discover stunning 2,500‑year‑old gold panther plaques and burial treasures at the Opishlyanka mound — rare insight into ancient Scythian culture.

The recreated mosaic ‘Boryviter’ by Ukrainian artist Alla Horska was unveiled on Independence Square in Kyiv. The original 1967 artwork was damaged in Mariupol during Russia’s full-scale invasion. The reconstructed version faithfully replicates the original and is the result of the work of 15 artists and researchers led by Olena Zaretska, Alla Horska’s granddaughter. The project was initiated by Rozetka in cooperation […]

Ukraine continues its tradition of presenting powerful art installations at the world-renowned Burning Man festival. This year, from August 24 to September 1, the country will showcase an installation titled Black Cloud. It is currently on display at Kyiv’s Sophia Square on June 8 and 9. “This year, we’re bringing a piece that visualizes the ‘elephant in the room’—a massive […]

Cyber specialists from Ukraine’s Intelligence Directorate (HUR) attacked Russian Railways’ online system. The Russian Railways (RZD) systems are currently down. According to sources at the HUR of the Ministry of Defense, an unusual cyberattack disrupted the functionality of the zd.ru system. This was reported by 24 Kanal, citing RBC-Ukraine. HUR hackers attacked RZD Hackers from the HUR of the Ministry […]