Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has awarded Elon Musk the Order of Freedom, Ukraine’s highest state decoration, in recognition of Starlink’s critical communications support during the ongoing war. Zelenskyy also urged the tech billionaire to further expand satellite internet access across active combat zones.
Latvian Public Media (LSM) has launched a campaign titled 'In Thoughts and Deeds Together with Ukraine' from August 17 to September 13, aimed at supporting the rehabilitation of Ukrainian soldiers.
Latvian Public Media (LSM) continues its charity drive to support the rehabilitation of Ukrainian soldiers, having raised over 30,000 euros so far. The initiative aims to provide crucial assistance to those affected by the conflict.
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for wartime elections, creating a political stir and putting pressure on President Zelenskyy. This move has been met with strong opposition from some officials who argue that holding elections during martial law is impossible and would lead to chaos.
A NATO commander stated that training Ukrainian soldiers is demonstrating to his forces the renewed importance of skills that had been neglected since the Cold War.
A new Western training program for Ukrainian soldiers is reportedly omitting lessons on drone piloting and electronic warfare, acknowledging Ukraine's advanced expertise in these areas.
A camp organized by the Youth Guard Center for children of Ukrainian soldiers concluded in the Limbaži region of Latvia, providing 80 children with a chance to see the sea and experience freedom.
A member of the Bundestag criticized Friedrich Merz regarding support for Ukraine, arguing that Germany should have increased pressure on Russia much earlier by training Ukrainian soldiers on Taurus missiles and imposing new sanctions.
Another group of Ukrainian soldiers has arrived at Riga Eastern Hospital for treatment, bringing the total number of Ukrainian military personnel assisted by the hospital to over 1000 in four years. The hospital continues its vital support for those injured in the conflict.
Ukrainian human rights commissioner Dmytro Lubinets states that Russia is attempting to create a false image for the international community of supposedly comfortable conditions for Ukrainian prisoners of war.
Ukrainian soldiers are utilizing small, wheeled 'suicide robots' capable of traveling up to 50 kilometers, often equipped with anti-tank mines, for missions on the front lines.
Since the beginning of 2026, the Security Service of Ukraine has thwarted more than 50 attempts by Russian secret services to kill Ukrainian service members using online dating and staged romantic encounters.
Business Insider reports on the significant evolution of Ukraine's weapons in just one year, noting that Ukrainian soldiers are increasingly relying on shotguns for last-resort drone defense.
Brice Roquefeuille, the new French Ambassador to Ukraine, has arrived in Kyiv, presented his credentials, and paid tribute to Ukrainian soldiers who died in combat.
Ukrainian soldiers from the Azov 1st Corps reportedly experienced shock during a large NATO exercise in Sweden, where they quickly 'destroyed' Western tanks with drones but found their Western counterparts unprepared for real combat.
A documentary titled 'To Die for Life' by director Juliia Hontaruk follows the fates of Ukrainians defending their homeland over 12 years, offering insight into the minds of men surrounded by death.
Elite Ukrainian soldiers are reportedly changing their combat tactics, walking more and spreading out further, in an effort to avoid drone attacks in conflict zones.
A military-civilian organization based in Kharkiv, Ukraine, is dedicated to searching for missing Ukrainian soldiers and facilitating prisoner exchanges with Russia, highlighting the difficult conditions faced by returning POWs.
Many Ukrainian soldiers have expressed outrage to the BBC over the removal of the country's defense minister. The sentiment among troops indicates significant dissatisfaction with the decision.
For the 40th time in four years, wounded Ukrainian soldiers have arrived at Riga East Clinical University Hospital in Latvia for rehabilitation, with both soldiers and accompanying medics expressing the difficulty of recovery.
Bild reports on Ukrainian soldiers preparing drones in eastern Ukrainian fields under the cover of night, which are then used to strike targets deep within Russian territory hours later.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the arrest of another suspect in an investigation where Ukrainian soldiers are accused of kidnapping and murdering two brothers. The total number of detainees has now reached ten, including a brigade commander.
Approximately 500 soldiers from countries supporting Ukraine, including Ukrainian troops, are set to march in the opening of the military parade on Bastille Day in France.
Ukrainian police officials report that explosive devices, such as grenades, have been repeatedly found hidden in the bodies of Ukrainian soldiers repatriated by Russia under existing agreements.
Ukrainian soldiers in a war zone have made an unusual discovery: bird nests constructed using dry grass and fiber optic cables intended for drones, highlighting nature's adaptability.
A record-breaking heatwave across Europe and Ukraine is severely impacting soldiers sealed inside a hulking, steel Soviet-era tank, exacerbating already challenging conditions.
Ukrainian authorities have launched an investigation into mysterious deaths and bullying within a Ukrainian assault regiment, with the State Bureau of Investigation and the ombudsman's office examining cases of soldiers dying during training, including one reportedly dragged by an ATV.
Russian forces have reportedly entered a crucial city in Donbas, with Ukrainian soldiers acknowledging that the fall of the city is likely imminent. This marks a significant development in the ongoing conflict.
Ukrainian soldiers are resisting a new military reform plan from the Defense Ministry, expressing frustration over contract terms and pay disparities after many years on the front lines without clear timelines for returning home.
Ukraine conducted a significant drone attack on Moscow, prompting Russia to threaten massive retaliatory strikes. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated that Moscow would burn if Russian attacks on Ukraine continued.
Ukrainian soldiers are reportedly swapping their combat boots for 'tactical Crocs' when they are away from the front lines. This footwear choice is made for comfort during their downtime.
President Zelensky has announced a substantial pay increase for Ukrainian soldiers, with infantry on the front lines set to earn 140,000 UAH (approximately 300,000 UAH for infantry) per month. This raise, effective from June, also includes higher incomes for commanders.
Ukrainian forces utilized ground robotic systems in a 15-hour operation to evacuate two wounded soldiers who had been stranded for several days after a Russian attack, with the unmanned systems traveling 56 km to reach them.
As drones become a crucial weapon in the Russia-Ukraine war, a group of Ukrainian soldiers participated in a competition to test and hone their drone operating skills.
Ukrainian soldiers reportedly 'destroyed' dozens of allied equipment units during exercises, demonstrating modern warfare tactics. This suggests NATO allies are learning from Ukraine's combat experience.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that Russia is preparing a new 'massive strike' against Ukraine. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened strikes against locations from which drones are launched against Russia.
Ukrainian soldiers and arms manufacturers are combining business with pleasure at a drone-racing competition, sharing frontline experiences and signaling Ukraine's long-term militarization.
Russia has returned the bodies of 528 fallen Ukrainian soldiers to Ukraine, as confirmed by Kyiv. This exchange is part of ongoing efforts to repatriate the remains of military personnel.
Ukrainian soldiers are sometimes destroying their own drones on the battlefield due to the chaotic nature of the war, making it difficult to distinguish between friendly and enemy unmanned aerial vehicles.
Andrii Yermak, former chief of staff to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, has been named as a suspect in a corruption inquiry. The probe involves allegations of money laundering and real estate fraud, marking a significant scandal.
Online gambling addiction is increasingly prevalent among Ukrainian frontline soldiers, who turn to online casinos as a coping mechanism to escape the realities of war, leading to a response from the government.
Reports from Ukraine indicate that soldiers on the front line are suffering from severe hunger and thirst due to critical supply failures, with photos of emaciated troops leading to a change in brigade commanders.
A Norwegian company's 30 million kroner contract to produce body warmers for Ukrainian soldiers was abruptly halted five days later by the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency, leading to a dispute.
A study by Ukraine's military Ombudsman reveals that soldiers deployed on front-line positions for over 40 days develop severe apathy, leading them to become indifferent to their own survival.
Reports from the front lines indicate that Ukrainian soldiers are experiencing severe food shortages, with some allegedly going without sustenance for extended periods. This has led to significant weight loss and concerns for their well-being.
Following viral images of hungry Ukrainian soldiers, the Ukrainian army has acknowledged serious logistical failures on the Kupiansk front and has dismissed senior commanders after an internal assessment.
Moscow is reportedly using artificial intelligence to create and disseminate fake videos of Ukrainian soldiers on social media. The aim of these videos is to sow distrust and undermine confidence in t
Russia's Ministry of Defense claimed that Ukraine lost approximately 1,170 soldiers on the front line during the past day. These figures are part of ongoing reports from the conflict.
Ukrainian soldiers have helped to repel attacks by Iranian drones on Gulf states during the war with Iran, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Friday.
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Andrii Yermak, a former aide to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has established the non-governmental organization Justice for Ukraine. The NGO aims to protect the rights of soldiers, prisoners of war, and their families.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has denied reports that his government might suspend salary payments to soldiers and public employees due to a blocked European Union loan.
Three former prisoners from the Kholodnyi Yar Brigade have maintained their positions on the Kostiantynivka front in Donetsk Oblast for an extended period of 224 days.
Amerikiečių aktorius Seanas Pennas paskelbė vaizdo įrašą Ukrainos kariams, kuriame prisipažino jaučiantis gėdą dėl savo šalies politikos ir išreiškė paramą Ukrainos pajėgų kariams, skelbia UNIAN.
A Deutsche Welle reporter observed Ukrainian soldiers near Kharkiv using drones for reconnaissance and field robots for supplies, noting that robots may soon fight battles for humans.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has summoned Hungary's chargé d'affaires ad interim in Ukraine on 5 March over the transfer by Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin of two captured Ukrainian soldiers to the Hungarian side.
Ukrainian soldiers from the 28th Mechanized Brigade have documented Russia's use of banned white phosphorus bombs in an attack on residential areas of Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region.
Russian authorities claim to have handed over the remains of a thousand Ukrainian soldiers to Ukraine, receiving the bodies of 35 Russian soldiers in return.
On 26 February, as part of repatriation efforts, Ukraine received 1,000 bodies (remains) of the fallen soldiers, which, as early reports provided by the Russian side say, may belong to Ukrainian…
Russian forces are attempting to advance on the southern front towards Zaporizhzhia, facing fierce resistance from Ukrainian soldiers defending the village of Stepnohirsk, where the average life expectancy for a Russian soldier is reportedly very short.
Former UK Labour leader Andy Burnham was photographed playing a guitar cover of The Smiths while visiting Ukrainian troops, prompting comments from the band's guitarist Johnny Marr.
Ukraine celebrated its Independence Day under continued Russian bombardment, while Russia's President Putin signed a decree allowing state takeover of infrastructure whose owners fail to protect it from drone attacks. Meanwhile, the UK pledged to help Ukraine manufacture missiles and signed an AI agreement for battlefield data sharing.
Several hundred Ukrainian soldiers are reported to have deserted during military training in Germany, at a time when Ukraine is facing personnel shortages at the front lines.
Approximately 80 Ukrainian soldiers have deserted while undergoing military training in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt since 2022, according to German security sources.
Dozens of Ukrainian soldiers have reportedly deserted during military training in Germany, with some expressing unwillingness to fight. Hundreds have not returned after their training, raising concerns about the program.
A NATO general stated that the training of Ukrainian soldiers has revealed to Western instructors the critical importance of electronic warfare in modern combat, a capability that received less attention after the Cold War but is now recognized as fundamental.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Poland on Polish Army Day, recalling the historical assistance of Ukrainian soldiers in defending Warsaw against Bolshevism 106 years ago.
During a training exercise in Germany, Ukrainian soldiers reportedly 'crushed' a 3,500-strong US armored brigade, with elite Ukrainian operators disabling American equipment so rapidly that organizers had to repeatedly return it to play.
Ukraine and Russia have conducted an exchange of the bodies of soldiers killed in the ongoing conflict. Russia returned the remains of 261 Ukrainian service members to Kyiv.
A group of Ukrainian soldiers has appealed to military command for assistance, stating they have not been rotated in over four months and have gone days without food or water on the front lines.
Ukrainian soldiers are acquiring uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs) from a digital marketplace in unprecedented numbers. They have purchased over 6,000 ground robots to aid in their military efforts.
Norwegian soldiers are reportedly training Ukrainian counterparts, imparting a 'Viking mentality' designed for harsh conditions. This training aims to equip Ukrainian forces with resilience and specific combat skills.
A video circulating online, purporting to show Ukrainian soldiers threatening Iran, has been debunked as having a real video but a manipulated audio track, aiming to deceive social media users.
A Ukrainian drone strike on a crowded beach in southern Russia killed at least seven people, including three children, and injured dozens more. Russian authorities accused Ukraine of deliberately targeting civilians, while Ukraine also reported its sea drones struck Russian radar systems in occupied Crimea.
Female Ukrainian soldiers on the front lines of the war are testing new body armour designed by a Canadian company specifically to fit women, addressing the issue of ill-fitting ballistic plates made for men.
Two soldiers from Ukraine's 425th Separate Assault Regiment Skelia have been notified of suspicions regarding the cruel treatment of fellow soldiers by the State Bureau of Investigations.
Ukrainian soldiers and civilians who lost limbs in the war are receiving personalized prosthetics in Hungary through a Saudi-funded humanitarian program.
The 'Delta' digital system, which allows Ukrainian soldiers to monitor real-time battlefield situations on their phone screens, has been described as 'simply incredible' and a significant advantage by US officials.
Ukrainian soldiers from the 121st Separate Territorial Defense Brigade successfully intercepted Russian S8000 Banderol and Kh-59 cruise missiles using vintage 40mm Bofors L70 anti-aircraft guns, highlighting the effectiveness of older weaponry.
Soldiers on the front lines in Ukraine are reportedly battling challenging heatwave conditions, adding another layer of difficulty to their operations.
Ukrainian soldiers launched an attack against Russian forces using ground combat robots equipped with heavy-caliber Browning machine guns, with video of the operation released by the 33rd Separate Assault Regiment.
Insults and hateful comments from the disinformation scene targeting pro-Ukrainian activist Helena Hudáčeková have mobilized Slovaks to raise 34,000 euros for Ukrainian soldiers, whom Hudáčeková supports as an ambassador for the 108th Ukrainian brigade.
A fourth-generation portable kidney replacement device, designed to save the lives of Ukrainian soldiers on the battlefield, is set to undergo clinical trials. The development may receive support from NATO.
Ukrainian soldiers responsible for long-range drone strikes on Russia maintain highly secretive lives, using encrypted communications and cash-only transactions to avoid detection.
A new group of 21 wounded Ukrainian soldiers has arrived in Croatia for medical treatment, bringing the total number of those cared for to 112 under a Croatian government-funded program.
Ukrainian authorities have repeatedly discovered explosive devices within the repatriated bodies of fallen soldiers. Police are investigating these findings, which indicate a disturbing tactic.
Ukrainian soldiers report that Kyiv's recent army reforms, including fixed-term contracts, are coming too late and fall short of addressing the needs of exhausted troops after years of open-ended service.
A fake video purporting to show Ukrainian soldiers destroying Polish graves is circulating online, with warnings that it is a fabrication intended to create division.
A man living in a care home in Panevėžys, Lithuania, has dedicated three years to continuously weaving camouflage nets for Ukrainian soldiers, sending approximately 150 large nets to the front.
Unions are calling on the government to use its EU presidency to ensure support for Ukrainian soldiers re-entering the workforce, emphasizing the role of unions in rebuilding conflict-affected countries.
Mykolai Sierga, a 37-year-old commander of Ukraine's cultural forces and a former poet and performer, is helping Ukrainian soldiers cope with the war by assisting them with sleep.
Ukraine's police chief has accused Russia of recruiting Ukrainian teenage girls to carry out 'honey-trap' attacks against military personnel, following the arrest of a 17-year-old.
Ukrainian soldiers are reportedly facing a new threat from Russia, which is allegedly using young women and experienced seductresses in 'honey traps' to compromise them, some of whom may not even be real.
Ukrainian soldiers successfully used a drone to evacuate a cat and her five kittens from frontline positions in a special operation codenamed 'Meow-Meow'.
German company Helsing is supplying combat drones to Ukraine, with the Bundeswehr also set to receive them soon. Ukrainian soldiers share their experiences using these drones on the front, as reported by DW journalists who followed a combat mission.
Russia is now deploying as many as 15 drones against a single Ukrainian soldier, a shift from previously reserving drones for larger targets, driven by the growing number and cheap cost of the unmanned aerial vehicles.
Ukrainian soldiers defending the frontline village of Mala Tokmachka in the Zaporizhzhia region have maintained continuous control for over 1500 days, establishing a national record, according to Ukrainska Pravda.
Ukraine suffered a massive Russian drone attack, reportedly involving 800 drones, which killed six and injured dozens. In response, Hungary's new Prime Minister, Peter Magyar, condemned the assault and summoned the Russian ambassador, signaling a potential shift in Budapest's stance towards Russia.
Reports indicate that Ukrainian soldiers are inadvertently shooting down friendly drones, a consequence that drone manufacturers attribute to the chaotic nature of the ongoing conflict.
The European Union has officially adopted sanctions against several violent Israeli settlers and extremist organizations in the West Bank. This move, targeting individuals and groups accused of human rights abuses against Palestinians, has drawn strong condemnation from the Israeli government.
Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has reported a decrease in severe injuries and amputations among Ukrainian soldiers during April.
Images showing malnourished Ukrainian soldiers have been circulated, reportedly leading to the dismissal of a high-ranking commander after a soldier's wife shared the photos on social media.
Finnish media reports on images circulating in Ukrainian media showing emaciated Ukrainian soldiers, with a military scientist stating it was only a matter of time before such photos emerged.
Ukrainian soldiers reportedly did not receive food, leading to them losing consciousness, and the leaders responsible for the issue have since been fired.
Following the widespread circulation of photos showing starving Ukrainian soldiers, the Ukrainian armed forces acknowledged serious logistics disruptions on the Kupyansk front and subsequently…
Military chaplains are offering crucial moral support to Ukrainian soldiers on the front lines, who are facing daily death and destruction after four years of full-scale war. Many soldiers have increasingly sought the presence of priests, with one noting, "Everyone started to believe in God after the first bombing."
Ukrainian soldiers are reportedly battling addiction, frequently using substances to cope with untreated PTSD and anxiety stemming from their experiences fighting in the war.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that 175 Ukrainian soldiers and civilians have been released from Russian detention. The freed individuals are now returning home, marking a significant prisoner exchange.
A theatre in Kyiv provides a space for wounded Ukrainian soldiers, wives, and widows to workshop ideas and stage plays, turning their war experiences into a form of catharsis for themselves and their audiences.
Ukrainian forces reportedly utilized an unmanned aerial system (drone) to transport a cat and a dog away from the war's front line. The rescue effort was confirmed by the Ukrainian organization UAnimals.
Reports indicate that Ukrainian soldiers, including Taras, Maksym, and Lew, have abandoned the fight on the Eastern Front, citing exhaustion from killing and suffering, and have gone underground as deserters.
Volunteers from Wicklow have delivered a refrigerated truck to Ukraine, fulfilling a 'gruesome' aid plea to allow soldiers' bodies to be returned to their families with dignity.
Latvian surgeons have successfully performed complex operations on a severely wounded Ukrainian soldier, helping him return to a full life. Latvian medics continue to assist many injured Ukrainian soldiers both in Ukraine and Latvia.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated that Ukrainian soldiers would be given the address of anyone blocking the 90 billion euro EU loan, implying they would 'discuss' the matter in their own way.
Ahead of the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion, American students sent hundreds of letters to Ukrainian soldiers, particularly those in the 122nd Territorial Defense Brigade, expressing support.
Messages are circulating on Facebook groups and Telegram channels about a supposedly unmasked Ukrainian 'crisis actor,' claiming a boy named Ruslan participates in funerals and pretends to be the son of fallen Ukrainian soldiers.
Ukrainian soldiers from the 24th King Danylo Separate Mechanized Brigade, Oleg and Ivan, expressed surprise at the strong support for Ukraine in Lithuania and Estonia, suggesting it sometimes surpasses internal Ukrainian support.
The drone fight is rapidly evolving, and schools need to stay on top of its developments.
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Ukraine's drones are game-changing, but it's often fighting with what's available.
A more sophisticated Western force might not need to lean as heavily on this technology.
A NATO veteran who fought in Ukraine said soldiers were often frustrated to not have other options.
Ukrainian soldiers are often relying heavily on drones, even using them when other weaponry woul...
A Czech charity is funding advanced prosthetic limbs for tens of thousands of Ukrainian soldiers and civilians who have lost extremities due to the ongoing war, covering costs that can reach hundreds of thousands of crowns.
To mark Ukraine's Independence Day, Latvian Public Media, in collaboration with the charity organization Ziedot.lv, has launched a support campaign that has so far raised over €42,000 to provide medical care for Ukrainian soldiers.
Dozens of Ukrainian soldiers have deserted German training grounds, with approximately 80 in Saxony-Anhalt alone, in an attempt to avoid returning to the war in Ukraine.
Approximately 80 Ukrainian soldiers have reportedly deserted during military training exercises in Germany. Some soldiers cited their reasons for desertion, stating that fleeing was the only right decision.
A NATO commander stated that training Ukrainian soldiers has underscored the renewed importance of electronic warfare skills, which were neglected after the Cold War, as Ukraine battles Russia to maintain drone and communication functionality.
Latvian Public Media (LSM) has partnered with Ziedot.lv to launch a support campaign, 'In Thoughts and Deeds Together with Ukraine!', to provide aid to Ukrainian soldiers, coinciding with Ukraine's Independence Day.
A report traces the journey of a Western surveillance drone from its factory origins to its deployment on the front lines in southeastern Ukraine, where Ukrainian soldiers prepare it for launch.
Norwegian military instructors, who have been training Ukrainian soldiers in stress management, are reporting significant psychological strain as their Ukrainian colleagues are killed in action at the front lines.
Ukraine has conducted widespread attacks on Russian targets in the Black Sea region, including naval bases and grain terminals in Novorossiysk and Sevastopol, while also claiming to have liberated 745 square kilometers of territory this year.
Norway is leading 'Operation Legio,' an initiative aimed at instilling a 'Viking mentality' and warrior culture into the training of Ukrainian troops through its elite military unit.
The 'Delfi Diena' program will begin with a 'Lie Detector' segment, where journalist Monika Jakimčuk will review how the Ceuta migrant crisis reached Lithuania, Putin's involvement, and men posing as Ukrainian soldiers threatening Iran, also covering the upcoming 'HR Week Lithuania' on how to work without burning out.
Ukrainian soldiers on the front lines have reportedly been targeted with poisoned food, including donuts filled with glass shards and pastries with metal staples, leading them to distrust food offered by strangers.
Seniors from Raguvos in Panevėžys district, Lithuania, contribute to Ukraine's fight for freedom by gathering weekly to weave camouflage nets that are sent to Ukrainian soldiers for protection.
The UN Security Council has criticized Russia's aggression against Ukraine, highlighting threats to civilians, trade, and food security. This condemnation comes as Ukraine continues to strike targets in Russia, including a factory in the Moscow region.
Ukrainian soldiers and civilians have positively received the decision to change the army commander. The new commander, Drapati, has announced plans for stronger offensive operations.
On Belgium’s National Day, July 21, 23 Ukrainian servicemen participated in a military parade through the streets of Brussels, marking a symbolic presence in the country's capital.
Thousands of Ukrainians have taken to the streets in Kyiv and other cities for a second consecutive day to protest the removal of popular Defense Minister Fedorov. Protesters are demanding his reinstatement, questioning the decision to replace him amidst ongoing conflict.
Russia and Ukraine have conducted an exchange of the bodies of fallen soldiers, with Russia stating it returned 501 Ukrainian soldiers' bodies and received 31 in return. This exchange marks a humanitarian effort amidst ongoing conflict.
Croatian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Croatian Veterans, Tomo Medved, met with widows and children of fallen Ukrainian soldiers, conveying Croatia's understanding of their pain as a former victim of aggression and pledging continued support.
Ukrainian soldiers have joined the grand military parade in Paris for the first time, with the event highlighting European defense readiness under President Macron.
A Norwegian Member of Parliament is undertaking a bicycle journey from Oslo to Kyiv to collect donations for Ukrainian soldiers, emphasizing the danger posed by Putin.
Kyiv experienced a new barrage of Russian missile attacks, causing explosions and fires in the Ukrainian capital. These strikes occurred while a NATO summit was underway, and after Ukraine claimed to have attacked Russia's 'shadow fleet'.
Ukrainian police officials reported that explosives were 'repeatedly' found in the bodies of Ukrainian soldiers returned by Russia under repatriation agreements, indicating Russia's use of 'vile methods'.
Ukrainian soldiers in Zaporizhzhia are enduring unbearable temperatures inside armored vehicles without air conditioning as they attempt to halt Russian advances.
Reports of Ukrainian soldiers destroying Polish graves and 'Ukrainian thugs taking Poles to the front' are circulating online, fueling rising tensions between Warsaw and Kyiv, which the Kremlin is reportedly exploiting.
Czech volunteers from organizations 'Gift for Putin' and 'Team4Ukrajine' have delivered modified all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) to Ukrainian soldiers on the front line. These vehicles, typically used for recreation, are adapted to be highly useful for military operations.
Ukrainian soldiers and their partners participated in Kyiv's Pride parade, advocating for the right to marry and enter into civil partnerships as Ukraine seeks to modernize and align with Western Europe.
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Russia has returned the bodies of 522 fallen soldiers to Ukraine, as confirmed by a Russian lawmaker. This exchange marks another instance of both sides repatriating the remains of those killed in the conflict.
Ukrainian soldiers from the 225th assault regiment describe a cautious counter-offensive against Russian forces on the Zaporizhzhia front, where drones are engaged in fierce combat from the 'kill zone' to the city streets.
The Russian invasion is impacting the mental health of Ukrainian soldiers' families, with wives, daughters, and sisters grappling with feelings of hopelessness and uncertainty, often facing misunderstanding from others.
Russia is being accused of hiring young Ukrainian women to assassinate Ukrainian soldiers. These allegations suggest a new and disturbing tactic in the ongoing conflict.
Russia is increasingly recruiting young women, including minors, to drug and kill Ukrainian soldiers, according to Ivan Vyhovsky, head of Ukraine's National Police. Teenagers are reportedly becoming a growing tool for Russian operations.
The Netherlands is ending its participation in the Interflex program for training Ukrainian soldiers, stating that the program is shifting towards specialized training, though support for Ukraine continues in other formats.
Latvian Radio reports on Ukrainian soldiers fighting in the Donetsk region, who express their love for Ukraine and their belief in victory, despite their weariness and the unlikelihood of a swift peace.
Some Ukrainian soldiers are resorting to desertion to force transfers to different brigades, often due to dissatisfaction or frustration, prompting the Ministry of Defense to reform the reintegration system for those absent without permission.
Ukrainian soldiers from the 1st Separate Medical Battalion and the Skelia unit successfully evacuated a wounded fighter from the front line using an unmanned ground vehicle, accelerating it to 70 km/h.
Soldiers from Ukraine's 'Alcatraz' battalion reportedly held their position for 130 days in a destroyed house's basement in Eastern Ukraine, enduring intense drone and mine attacks during an exhausting two-day retreat.
Ukrainian soldiers on the front lines often spend months alone in dangerous conditions, with every movement posing a deadly risk. Army chief Syrskyj has ordered rotations after a maximum of two months, though experts deem this unrealistic.
A scandal has emerged concerning Ukrainian soldiers defending Kupiansk who reportedly starved and drank rainwater to survive, despite military commanders in Kyiv declaring that soldiers' lives are of the highest value.
A Dutch newspaper article emphasizes that Europe cannot afford to forget the soldiers of Ukraine, highlighting the ongoing need for support and attention to the conflict.
A recent report focuses on Ukrainian soldiers who have sustained injuries during the ongoing conflict, offering a poignant look at the human toll of the war.
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, visited the National Military Memorial Cemetery in the Kyiv region to honor the memory of Ukraine's fallen servicemen and women.
Ukrainian military commanders have been dismissed after reports and images revealed soldiers at the front lines, some near Kupyansk, were left without food and water for up to 17 days. The incident sparked outrage and led to sanctions against the responsible officers.
Spain's Minister of Defense, Margarita Robles, announced from Kyiv that Spain will send armored vehicles and ammunition to Ukraine, adding that 9,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been trained in Spain…
Rusai nuo pat plataus masto invazijos į Ukrainą pradžios siekė užimti tris Ukrainos atomines elektrines. Tam jiems sutrukdė Ukrainos kariuomenė, skelbia UNIAN.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced today that 175 Ukrainian soldiers and civilians have been released from Russian detention and are returning home.
Another 199 portraits of Ukrainian soldiers, believed to be missing in action or captured, have been displayed on the Alley of Faith and Hope in Ivano-Frankivsk.
Czech donors, including the organization Memory of Nations and actor Ivan Trojan, have delivered significant humanitarian aid, such as ambulances, off-road vehicles, and tourniquets, to Ukrainian soldiers on the eastern front.
A 24-year-old Belarusian citizen named Ruslan, fighting on the Russian side, surrendered to Ukrainian defenders in an unusual manner, choosing to wake and surrender to sleeping Ukrainian soldiers rather than attack them.
On the intense Pokrovsk front in Ukraine, where drones and artillery often fail, Ukrainian soldiers are resorting to improvisation and human factor, with one video showing a soldier delivering explosives on his back.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his hope that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán would stop blocking the final approval of the €90 billion loan within the European Union.
Despite ongoing intense diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the conflict, many Ukrainian soldiers do not believe peace will come soon and are convinced the war will drag on for a long time.
The Riga East Clinical University Hospital in Latvia has received 34 severely wounded Ukrainian soldiers for rehabilitation, marking the 35th time the hospital has provided such aid.
A few days before the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, soldiers of Ukraine's 122nd Territorial Defense Brigade — the unit that is often the first to intercept Russian missiles launched from occupied Crimea and the Kherson region toward Ukrainian cities — received nearly 400 letters of support from schoolchildren in the state of Pennsylvania.
Russia handed over 1,000 bodies of Ukrainian soldiers to Kyiv, and Ukraine in return returned 35 Russian bodies, Moscow's negotiator announced on Thursday.
In the four-year war, caused by Russian aggression, almost 1.2 million Russian and nearly 600,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed, wounded or are missing, a large number of civilians have been…