Society & Culture

The Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine’s Defense Ministry (HUR) and the Ministry of Youth and Sports posted on the War&Sanctions website the names of another 11 Russian athletes and cybersports professionals who publicly support Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. That’s according to the HUR press service, Ukrinform reports. The designated athletes participate in sports events held in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, publicly support the invasion force and personally visit Russian military bases in occupied Ukraine, and, at the same time, continue to take part in international competitions and events. Read also: Eleven more children brought back to…

Russia's malign operation targeting Ukraine in international media space has entered an acute phase. This was reported by Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SZRU), Ukrinform reports. "Its aim is to eliminate Ukrainian statehood not on the battlefield, but in people’s heads: by delegitimizing the Ukrainian Government, devaluing democratic institutions and imposing an external political scenario with signs of controlled capitulation," the foreign intelligence service reported. According to the agency, the operation involves the capabilities of Russia's intelligence services under the general coordination of Vladimir Putin’s administration. These are the Federal Security Service, military intelligence, and the Foreign Intelligence Service. Read also:…

During his visit to Dnipro, President Volodymyr Zelensky held discussions on veterans' policy with ambassadors of the Titans.UA project, an initiative focused on supporting Ukraine's defenders in their recovery and reintegration into civilian life. The Head of State shared details of the meeting on Telegram, Ukrinform reports. “During the meeting, we discussed veteran policy, particularly its implementation in the region — including veteran employment, cooperation with businesses, and sports-based rehabilitation. All great initiatives already working effectively in the regions should be scaled nationwide. It’s very important for all of us to support our veterans who have endured a heroic path.…

Two more Ukrainian children have been returned from Russian-occupied territory as part of President Volodymyr Zelensky's Bring Kids Back UA initiative. Andriy Yermak, head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, reported this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform. "One of them is a boy who was orphaned after his mother was killed by Russian troops. A relative reached out for help to save the child, and the boy was evacuated. He is now safe, and efforts are underway to find him a family that will provide proper care and support," Yermak said. Read also: Russia's war crimes in Ukraine…