Ukraine

The problem is that the West still does not understand what the cost of war means to Putin. For Putin, it is not measured in money. Nor is it measured in soldiers’ lives. Putin is convinced that he has enough of both. He doesn’t care about soldiers’ lives at all. For Putin, the cost of war is measured EXCLUSIVELY in […]

Russia – Ukraine war latest updates from the General Staff of Ukraine as of May 19, 2025. 1,181 day of the russian large-scale invasion and 4,094 day of the russia’s war against Ukraine begins. Operational information as of 8:00 a.m. May 19, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion. The 1181st day of the large-scale armed aggression of the Russian Federation against […]

International Museum Day is a worldwide celebration that preserves cultural heritage and highlights the vital role of museums in cultural exchange, education, and societal development. On this day, many museums operate free of charge and invite visitors to come and enjoy their exhibits. Ukrainian News will share where to go in the capital in May. A bit of history The […]

The most massive ascent: Six Ukrainians conquered Everest in a single day. Six Ukrainian men and women reached the summit of Everest on May 14 — marking the most massive ascent in the history of Ukrainian mountaineering. This was reported to Ukrinform by Kharkiv native Valentyn Sypavin, who summited the peak for the eighth time, according to “Dim.” “The next […]

Russia – Ukraine war latest updates from the General Staff of Ukraine as of May 18, 2025. 1,180 day of the russian large-scale invasion and 4,093 day of the russia’s war against Ukraine begins. Operational information as of 8:00 a.m. May 18, 2025 regarding the Russian invasion. The 1180th day of the large-scale armed aggression of the Russian Federation against […]

The Russian occupiers carried out another massive night attack on the Kyiv region, resulting in the deaths and injuries of civilians. The shelling caused significant destruction and large-scale fires in several areas. Rescuers of the State Emergency Service worked all night and continue to eliminate the consequences of enemy terror. A woman was killed and three more people, including a […]

On occupied Donbas, the Russians have significantly developed their air defense system, noted Roman Svitan. colonel assesses Ukrainian forces’ breakthrough A strike by a Ukrainian Su-27 fighter jet on a Russian command post in Lysychansk indicates that the pilots successfully broke through the dense enemy air defenses on the occupied territory. This opinion was expressed on Channel 24 by Roman […]

Ukraine – Russia negotiations have concluded in Istanbul. The main outsomes are as follows: ceasefire, 1000-for-1000 exchange, and Russia’s threats to capture Kharkiv and Sumy regions. Delegations are expected to make press statements shortly. A statement by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov is scheduled for approximately 6:00 PM. Umerov: Ukraine is discussing a ceasefire, a “1000-for-1000” exchange, and preparations for a […]

According to ua.news, in Russia, Ukrainian servicemen Dmytro Yaremov and Anton Borymsky were sentenced to 16 years in prison, accused of “carrying out a terrorist act” in the Kursk region. This was announced by the press service of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation. According to the Russian investigators, Yaremov — platoon commander of the 21st Separate Mechanized Brigade […]

Ukraine lost around $770 million on advance payments for weapons it never received to fight with the russian enemy, Financial Times reports. Some of the contracts turned out to be fictitious. The investigations involve dozens of schemes, and several officials have been dismissed or charged. Among the cases: This isn’t just about lost money. It’s about lost control. And the […]

This is about Jan Koum, an ordinary guy from the Kyiv region who managed to live out his “American dream” and create an app used by hundreds of millions of people around the world. Since he is originally from Ukraine, Diaspora.ua shares his story. Jan Koum was born on February 24, 1976, in Kyiv to a Jewish family but grew […]

The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant has been relying on a single power transmission line for more than a week to supply the electricity needed to perform essential nuclear safety functions. The plant’s only backup 330 kV power line was disconnected on May 7, leaving it fully dependent on the sole operational 750 kV line. The IAEA reported that the damage […]