Society & Culture

In Lviv, a joint Ukrainian-Polish expedition is completing search and exhumation works during which a mass grave containing the remains of about 40 victims of the Second World War was discovered. This was reported by the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications, according to Ukrinform. The expedition includes Ukrainian and Polish forensic experts, anthropologists, and historians. According to Deputy Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications Andrii Nadzhos, this is a tragedy of two peoples — Ukrainian and Polish — who fell victim to totalitarian regimes. “It is important that the search works are taking place in the format of a…

Blocking Russian music on streaming platforms is a necessary step to protect Ukraine's cultural space. This was stated by the Commissioner for the Protection of the State Language, Olena Ivanovska, in an interview with Interfax-Ukraine, reports Ukrinform. “Blocking Russian music on popular platforms is a necessary step to protect Ukraine's cultural space. At the same time, this process must be clearly regulated, transparent, and comply with legislative norms so that we not only defend our national interests but also act within the legal framework, gaining understanding and support both from the citizens of Ukraine and from the international community,” Ivanovska noted.…

Belarus is limiting fuel supplies to Russia despite the fuel crisis facing the aggressor country. This was reported by the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine, according to Ukrinform. The agency noted that the gasoline shortage in the Russian Federation is forcing regional authorities to introduce coupons. Wholesale prices for this type of fuel have risen by 8% since early August. The market has not been stabilized despite the export ban on gasoline imposed by the Russian government. “Belarus, which could partially compensate for the deficit, is acting cautiously,” the intelligence noted. In the second half of August, according to the…

On August 25, Kyiv hosted the second National Prayer Breakfast, attended by over 1,000 guests, including around 350 international participants. The event was held under the patronage of President Volodymyr Zelensky, the Office of the President reported to Ukrinform. Among the distinguished foreign guests were U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg; General Secretary of the Baptist World Alliance Rev. Elijah Brown; Chief Operating Officer of the international mission Samaritan’s Purse Edward Graham; and Executive Director of the U.S. Council for National Policy Bob McEwen. Leaders of major Christian communities worldwide also sent messages of support to the attendees.…

Pastor Mark Burns, spiritual advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump, met with the wives and mothers of imprisoned defenders of Mariupol’s Azovstal to discuss the situation of Ukrainian prisoners of war. That is reported by a Ukrinform correspondent. Natalia Kravtsova, mother of an Azov fighter, said Burns showed genuine attention and assured that he is ready to raise the issue both in the White House and in the U.S. Senate. “Mark Burns impressed us with his charisma and sincere interest. We told him what is happening with our relatives in captivity, based on accounts from those already released. He listened…

Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned the decision of actor and director Woody Allen, a four-time Academy Award winner, to take part in the Moscow International Film Week. The MFA stated this in a post on social media platform X, according to Ukrinform. “Woody Allen’s participation in the Moscow International Film Week is a disgrace and an insult to the sacrifice of Ukrainian actors and filmmakers who have been killed or injured by Russian war criminals in their ongoing war against Ukraine,” the ministry said. The MFA emphasized that by joining a festival that brings together supporters and…

Several events were held in Ottawa, the capital of Canada, to mark Ukraine’s Independence Day. This was reported by an Ukrinform correspondent. The celebrations began with a prayer for peace at Ottawa’s Ukrainian church. Afterwards, members of the Ukrainian community gathered for a traditional picnic, first unfurling a 30-meter Ukrainian flag near the monument to Taras Shevchenko. In addition, a car rally was held in the Canadian capital under Ukrainian flags, with several dozen vehicles driving through the city streets. As part of the “Born in Vyshyvankas” initiative, the Embassy of Ukraine in Canada gifted embroidered shirts to Ukrainian children…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has awarded state honors to 143 foreign citizens for their significant contributions to strengthening international cooperation, supporting Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, engaging in charitable activities, and promoting Ukraine globally. The decree to that effect, No. 617/2025 dated August 23, was published on the president's official website, Ukrinform reports. Foreign recipients were honored with various distinctions, including the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, the Order of Merit, the Order of Princess Olga, the Medal for Labor and Victory, and the Cross of Ivan Mazepa, a presidential award. Among those awarded the Order of Prince Yaroslav…

Ukrainian canoeist Liudmyla Luzan capped a triumphant performance at the ISF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Milan, Italy. Luzan won her fourth gold medal at the 2025 World Championships in the women’s C1 200m event with a time of 46.09 seconds, Ukrinform reports. At Milan 2025, the Ukrainian canoeist also became world champion in the C1 500m event and, together with Irina Fedoriv, won the C2 500m and 200m events. Read also: Ukrainian Liudmyla Luzan wins two golds in one day at ICF World Championships With this success, Liudmyla Luzan now has a total of 11 World Championship medals, eight…

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has released exclusive video footage of the prisoner exchange that took place on August 24, Ukraine's Independence Day. According to the SBU, the exchange was the result of coordinated efforts by the Joint Center for the Coordination of the Search for and Release of Prisoners of War, the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War, and other authorized bodies working under the instructions of President Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukrinform reports. As a result, Ukrainian servicemen from the Ukrainian Armed Forces, National Guard, and State Border Guard Service, as well as several civilians, were…