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The Verkhovna Rada is discussing ways to address the growing number of cases where Ukrainian boys under 18 leave the country to study abroad and do not return due to restrictions imposed during martial law. Legislative initiatives to resolve this issue, particularly regarding free movement for students, are expected in the near future. This was reported by MP Fedir Venislavskyi, a member of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defense, and Intelligence, during a briefing, according to a Ukrinform correspondent. “This issue is being discussed among MPs, including within our committee. There is a consensus among factions that the…

Following the enactment of the updated mobilization law in Ukraine, there was a spike in the number of mobilized citizens; however, the mobilization rate has since decreased. This was stated by MP Fedir Venislavskyi, a member of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defense, and Intelligence, during a briefing, a Ukrinform correspondent reports. “Mobilization figures are classified information, so I can’t disclose specific numbers, but approximately, I can say that after the new edition of the law ‘On Mobilization Preparation and Mobilization’ was adopted, there was a certain surge in mobilization, then it declined somewhat, and for several months…

Members of the Ukrainian parliament have registered a draft law proposing to allow lawmakers to simultaneously hold positions in the government. The initiative does not contradict Ukrainian legislation and aims to improve communication between the parliament and the government. This was stated in a comment to Ukrinform by Vitalii Bezgin, a Member of Parliament and co-author of the draft law. As is known, Article 3, Part 1 of the current Law of Ukraine “On the Status of a Member of Parliament of Ukraine” generally prohibits MPs from engaging in paid work. However, it provides exceptions for teaching, scientific, creative activities,…

For the first time, a delegation from Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense and representatives from six Ukrainian defense industry enterprises participated in the DSEI Japan 2025, an international arms and defense equipment exhibition in Tokyo. The Ukrainian delegation, led by Deputy Defense Minister Valeriy Churkin, visited Tokyo at the invitation of Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani, Ukrinform reports, referring to the ministry’s press service. DSEI Japan is recognized as one of the world’s leading platforms for showcasing defense capabilities, technological innovations, and fostering strategic dialogue among partner nations. This year’s exhibition featured over 250 companies from 35 countries, along with defense…

As part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative led by the President of Ukraine, 11 more Ukrainian children have been returned from territories temporarily occupied by Russia. Daria Zarivna, Chief Operating Officer of Bring Kids Back UA, shared the news on Telegram, as reported by Ukrinform. “Among them is a girl whose mother and brother—both soldiers and defenders of Azovstal—spent more than three years in Russian captivity. Throughout that time, the mother feared she might never see her children again. During a prisoner exchange, she unexpectedly reunited with her son on a bus, and today, she was finally able…

Renowned Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk, during an online lesson organized by the National Police in cooperation with the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), called on teenagers to report any attempts by Russians to recruit them. He urged them to inform their parents, teachers, and the police, and not to let Russia turn them into weapons against their own country, Ukrinform reports, citing the Communications Department of the National Police of Ukraine. "Today, Russian intelligence services want to use your hands to harm Ukraine. Don't fall for their tricks. Don't let them turn you into a weapon against your homeland. Being…

Due to escalating security situation, authorities in the Zaporizhzhia region have ordered the mandatory evacuation of families with children from the village of Mahdalynivka in the Komyshuvakha territorial community. According to Ukrinform, the Komyshuvakha community reported the decision via Telegram. The evacuation was initiated following a request from the Komyshuvakha village council and formalized by an order from the head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional State Administration and the Regional Military Administration. "Given the worsening security situation in Novoiakovlivka starosta district No. 5, and to safeguard children from the dangers of hostilities and armed conflicts, an official evacuation order has been…

More than 1 million euros allocated by the EU and intended to support Ukrainian refugees in Lithuania were mistakenly distributed among citizens of other countries, including Russia and Belarus, which led to a government audit and a change of leadership in the agency that controlled it. This is reported by LRT, Ukrinform reports. The Lithuanian Ministry of Social Security and Labor launched an internal investigation after it was discovered that EU support intended for Ukrainians was also distributed to citizens of 43 other countries. The money was also received by people from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan who had residence permits…

Rescuers of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine are evacuating people from the Bilopilia and Khotyn communities in Sumy region, which are shelled by Russian troops on a daily basis. According to Ukrinform, the State Emergency Service reported this on Facebook and posted a video. “In Sumy region, evacuation measures from border settlements that come under Russian fire every day do not stop. Today, thanks to the coordinated work of rescuers, local authorities and volunteers, we managed to evacuate people from Bilopilia and Khotyn communities,” the SES said. Read also: Qatar helps return 68 Ukrainian children home - Lubinets Given…

In Kirovohrad region, two people were hospitalized as a result of a Russian attack, and 1,400 subscribers have no electricity supply. According to Ukrinform, the head of the Kirovohrad Regional State Administration, Andriy Raykovych, reported this in Telegram. According to him, more than 1,400 subscribers are currently without electricity. Read also: In Kherson, Russians drop explosives on utility vehicles, six injured According to Raykovych, two of the three victims were hospitalized. As Ukrinform reported, on the night of May 28, Russians attacked an industrial enterprise in Svitlovodsk, Kirovohrad region, and three people were injured. 76 private houses and one 9-story…