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Ukrainians are navigating a complex landscape filled with challenges impacting their societal and political life. Corruption in the energy sector has sparked anger, with many calling for accountability, particularly targeting figures like Kvartal 95 co-owner Tymur Mindich. Meanwhile, international relations bring their own issues, such as the removal of the Ukrainian flag by the Czech parliament speaker, signaling a change in support dynamics. Millions of Ukrainians continue to seek temporary protection across the EU, but plans for its gradual withdrawal are underway, highlighting the ongoing uncertainties faced by citizens abroad. Domestically, the belief in victory against Russia remains strong, with polls showing 74% confidence among citizens. Each development reflects the multifaceted journey of Ukrainians striving for stability and justice.

Why are Ukrainians expressing outrage on social media?

Ukrainians are expressing outrage over a large-scale corruption scheme in the energy sector. Many have voiced their anger in comments on posts by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, condemning the involvement of high-profile figures and demanding accountability. This scandal highlights the ongoing challenges of corruption during wartime and its impact on governmental trust.

What changes are occurring with Ukrainian flags in the Czech Republic?

The new speaker of the Czech parliament, Tomio Okamura, has ordered the removal of the Ukrainian flag from a government building. This flag had been a sign of solidarity since 2022. The removal symbolizes a potential shift in support by Czech authorities, reflecting changing diplomatic or political stances towards the Ukrainian conflict and displaced citizens.

How many Ukrainians have obtained temporary protection in the EU?

As of recent reports, approximately 4.7 million Ukrainians have secured temporary protection in the European Union. This status allows them to reside within EU countries due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, highlighting the widespread displacement and the EU's role in offering refuge to those affected by war.

What significant events involved Ukrainians in international incidents?

International incidents include the tragic death of a Ukrainian family in Israel due to an Iranian missile strike and the arrest of a Ukrainian suspected of Nord Stream sabotage. Such incidents underscore the perilous circumstances faced by Ukrainians abroad, amidst geopolitical tensions involving multiple countries.

What are the current sentiments of Ukrainians regarding their future and the war with Russia?

A significant portion of Ukrainians maintains optimism about victory over Russia, with nearly 74% believing in an eventual military victory. However, recent polls indicate growing pessimism about the future, influenced by prolonged conflict and socio-economic challenges. These mixed sentiments reflect the complex emotional landscape navigated by Ukrainians today.

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Zelenskyy There is no slavery in Ukraine. Those who are not subject to mobilisation due to their age have right to leave, - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that citizens who are not subject to mobilization based on age criteria retain the right to freely leave the country. 15 380 169 Previously in trend: Return of Ukrainians men’s departure abroad

Tanker Bella1: US Detains One Ukrainian Sailor US detains one Ukrainian sailor on the Bella1/Marinera Tanker The US detained one Ukrainian sailor from the arrested tanker Bella1. The other 16 Ukrainians disembarked in the UK. 2 338 23 Previously in trend: Russia’s shadow fleet US seizes tankers

dancing in the dark "To hell with it, let’s dance!": Kyiv resident takes social media by storm with fiery dancing in an apartment without light. VIDEO Ukrainian resilience has many faces, and sometimes it manifests itself in the ability to entertain oneself and one's neighbours even in the darkest times. According to Censor.NET, a video has gone viral online showing a resident of one of Kyiv's high-rise buildings putting on a real light show in his own home during a power outage. 7 794 19 Previously in trend: Power outages

More than half of Ukrainians oppose giving up territory More than half of Ukrainians oppose giving up territory in exchange for security guarantees - KIIS The majority (52%) of Ukrainians categorically reject the proposal to transfer control of the entire Donbas region to the Russian Federation in exchange for security guarantees, while 9% would readily agree to this condition and another 31% would be willing to accept it as a difficult compromise. 5 182 105 Previously in trend: Peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine

17 Ukrainian seafarers still at sea after US arrests Russian-flagged tanker Ukrainians from US-detained "shadow fleet" tanker Marinera still at sea, Ukrainian Embassy in US says Seventeen Ukrainian seafarers from the oil tanker Bella 1 (Marinera), arrested by the United States on January 7 while it was sailing from Venezuela under the Russian flag, are still at sea. 81 020 55 Previously in trend: Russia’s shadow fleet US seizes tankers

Oil tanker Bella 1 There are 17 Ukrainian citizens on board detained tanker Marinera, - Stefanishyna There are 17 crew members with Ukrainian citizenship on board the Russian oil tanker Marinera (Bella-1) detained by the United States. 19 465 149 Previously in trend: Russia’s shadow fleet US seizes tankers

180 foreigners left Poland on return orders, Dec. 15–21 Poland forcibly returned 24 Ukrainians in a week Nearly 180 foreigners left Poland during the week of December 15–21 on the basis of return decisions. 4 723 10 Previously in trend: Deportation of Ukrainians

Zelenskyy "Resign," "betrayal during wartime," "disgrace to world": Ukrainians outraged by energy-sector embezzlement in comments under Zelenskyy’s social media pages Ukrainians on social media are voicing outrage over a large-scale corruption scheme in the energy sector, in which Kvartal 95 co-owner Tymur Mindich is a key figure. Many expressed their anger in comments under posts by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. 11 419 96 Previously in trend: Energy sector corruption

New Czech parliament speaker Okamura orders Ukrainian flag removed from government building New Czech parliament speaker Okamura orders Ukrainian flag removed from government building The new speaker of the lower house of the Czech parliament, Tomio Okamura, ordered the removal of the Ukrainian flag from the government building, where it had been flying since 2022 as a sign of solidarity. 12 596 97 Previously in trend: Ukrainian refugees in the Czech Republic

How many Ukrainian refugees are currently in the EU? 4.7 million Ukrainians now have temporary protection in EU, - EU Special Representative Johansson Currently, 4.7 million Ukrainian citizens are receiving temporary protection in the European Union. 1 312 13 Previously in trend: New refugees in Europe Ukrainian refugees

Among the hostages released by Hamas was Maxim Kharikin, a Ukrainian from Donetsk. Ukrainian Maksym Kharkin was released from captivity by Hamas militants as part of peace agreement with Israel. PHOTO On 13 October, as part of the hostage exchange under the peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, a 35-year-old Ukrainian citizen, a native of Donetsk, Maksym Kharkin, was released. 6 388 18 Previously in trend: Israel–Hamas ceasefire

Ukrainians Nearly 74% of Ukrainians believe in victory over Russia, 59% in military victory – poll Most Ukrainians believe in Ukraine’s victory in the war against Russia. 3 594 83 Previously in trend: Poll on war in Ukraine

Poles’ attitudes toward Ukrainians – survey Positive views of Ukrainians’ presence in Poland fall to 53% According to a United Surveys poll conducted for the Wirtualna Polska portal, 52.7% of Polish residents view the presence of Ukrainians in the country and their integration into society positively. Negative opinions were expressed by 37% of respondents, while 10.3% found it difficult to answer. 4 744 18 Previously in trend: Ukrainians in Poland

Five Ukrainians deported from Poland over the weekend Five Ukrainians deported from Poland over weekend Polish authorities have decided to deport six Ukrainian citizens who committed crimes. Five of them have already left the country. 4 645 27 Previously in trend: Deportation of Ukrainians

Temporary protection of Ukrainians in the EU: when will it end? EU issues recommendations on gradual end of temporary protection for Ukrainians The Council of the European Union has approved recommendations for the gradual withdrawal of Ukrainian refugees in the EU from the status of temporary protection after March 4, 2027. 7 586 53 Previously in trend: Programmes for Ukrainian refugees Ukrainian refugees

refugees Number of asylum applications by Ukrainians in EU rise 29% During the first half of this year, Ukrainian citizens increasingly applied for asylum in European Union countries and Switzerland. 3 679 46 Previously in trend: Ukrainian refugees France improves conditions for Ukrainian refugees

Ukrainian girl killed in Germany 16-year-old refugee from Ukraine died in Germany; girl probably pushed under train A 16-year-old Ukrainian girl died tragically in Germany, probably after being pushed under a train. In 2022, she left occupied Mariupol with her family and found refuge in Thuringia. 10 931 42 Previously in trend: refugees in Germany

Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk Nawrocki’s veto on law on assistance to Ukrainians in Poland could have devastating consequences, - Tusk Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk believes that the bill vetoed by President Karol Nawrocki regulates much more than social assistance to Ukrainian refugees and that such a decision could have "devastating consequences" for Polish companies. 2 861 9 Previously in trend: Poland and Ukraine relationship

Ukrainian detained in Italy over Nord Stream sabotage – details Ukrainian detained on suspicion of Nord Stream sabotage was previously SSU officer – WSJ On August 21, Italian authorities arrested a Ukrainian citizen on suspicion of coordinating the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines in 2022. He turned out to be a retired Armed Forces of Ukraine captain and a former officer of the Security Service of Ukraine. 10 493 54 Previously in trend: Blasts on Nord Stream pipelines

Ukrainians deported from the United States US has deported first refugees from Ukraine. PHOTO The United States has deported the first Ukrainian refugees. 28 186 182 Previously in trend: Deportation of migrants from United States

Poland is ready to accept refugees from Ukraine this winter 70% of Ukrainians abroad want to return home, - Ambassador to Poland Bodnar Approximately 70% of Ukrainians are ready to return to Ukraine if conditions are created. 5 271 57 Previously in trend: Return of Ukrainians from abroad

Protest actions against the law on NABU and SAPO: the position of Ukrainians "Servant of lawlessness," "Russkies kill - government goes in for kill: What placards Ukrainians carried in cities when they took to streets against NABU and SAPO law. PHOTOS On July 22 and 23, a series of protests took place across Ukrainian cities against the signed Law No. 12414, which eliminates the independence of anti-corruption agencies NABU and SAPO. Ukrainians took to the streets carrying various placards expressing their positions on the leadership’s decision. 7 629 43 Previously in trend: Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence Protests against the NABU and SAPO law

Vasyl Zvarych, Ukrainians paid $250 million into Czech Republic budget – Ambassador Zvarych Almost 280,000 working-age Ukrainians between 18 and 65 years old reside in the Czech Republic, with 70% of them officially employed. 4 094 20 Previously in trend: Ukrainians in the Czech Republic

Chernyshov and Johansson Ylva Johansson appointed EU special representative for Ukrainian affairs Ylva Johansson has been appointed Special Representative for Ukrainian issues within the EU. 1 063 2

Ukrainians detained in Poland on suspicion of kidnapping migrants for ransom Four Ukrainians detained in Poland: they are suspected of kidnapping migrants for ransom. PHOTOS Polish law enforcement officers detained four Ukrainian citizens. They are suspected of kidnapping and brutally beating African migrants in Poland and Latvia to extort ransom for them. 2 279 13 Previously in trend: Ukrainians in Poland

Ukrainians are being held at the Russian-Georgian border Ukrainians deported from Russia held in poor conditions at Georgia border – MFA. PHOTO Several Ukrainian citizens are currently held at the Russia-Georgia border after being deported from Russia following their imprisonment. They have been kept in inadequate conditions for several days. 4 170 6 Previously in trend: Ukrainian citizens in Russia Deportation of Ukrainians

Anastasiia During Iran’s attack on Israel, 7-year-old girl from Odesa was killed along with her family: she had come to be treated for cancer As a result of Iran's strikes on Israel on 14 June, seven-year-old Anastasiia Buryk from Odesa died with her family. In Israel, the girl was being treated for cancer and was awaiting a bone marrow transplant. 3 229 22 Previously in trend: Israeli attacks on Iran

Ukrainians advised to leave Israel and Iran Ukrainians urged to leave territories of Israel and Iran – MFA Ukrainian citizens are being urged to leave the territories of Israel and Iran amid the escalating security situation in the region. 1 350 11 Previously in trend: Israel’s strike against Iran

Family from Odesa killed in Israel on June 14: what is known Family from Odesa killed in Israel by Iranian missile strike on June 14 Five-member family from Odesa killed in Iranian missile strike on Israeli city of Bat Yam on June 14 6 231 23 Previously in trend: Israeli attacks on Iran

Iran’s attack Five Ukrainians, including three children, were killed in Iran’s missile attack on Israel - Foreign Ministry According to preliminary information, five Ukrainians, including three minor children, could have been killed in Israel as a result of a massive missile attack by Iran on 14 June. 13 974 149 Previously in trend: Israeli attacks on Iran

Belgium Embassy takes control of case of murder of Ukrainian military family in Belgium - MFA The Embassy of Ukraine in Belgium has taken control of the case of the murder of the wife and daughter of a Ukrainian military officer in the city of Hassrode. 5 714 17 Previously in trend: Murder of Ukrainians in Belgium

Deportation of Ukrainians from United States. What Trump’s administration is planning 200,000 Ukrainians could be part of "voluntary deportation" process from USA - WP Donald Trump's administration has developed a deportation plan that will cost up to $250 million. 11 338 53 Previously in trend: Deportation of migrants from United States

Fire in a shopping center in Poland Poland accuses two Ukrainians of involvement in arson attack on shopping center in Warsaw Today, on May 12, 2025, the Polish prosecutor's office has indicted two Ukrainian citizens. They are suspected of involvement in the arson attack on a shopping center in Warsaw that took place a year ago. 4 991 23 Previously in trend: Russian subversions in EU

Hub for Ukrainians in Prague Hub of national unity for Ukrainians to be opened in Prague, - Zelenskyy A national unity hub will be opened in Prague to help Ukrainians. 1 045 22 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy’s visit to the Czech Republic

Ukrainian who attacked people with a knife in the centre of Amsterdam is suspected of terrorism Ukrainian stabbed 5 people in Amsterdam, accused of terrorism The Amsterdam Public Prosecutor's Office still believes that the attack by Ukrainian Roman D. on five people near Dam Square in late March was an act of terrorism. 14 837 90 Previously in trend: Ukrainian man attacked people with a knife

Minibus with Ukrainians involved in road accident in Austria Minibus with Ukrainians involved in road accident in Austria: four dead. PHOTOS Four women from Ukraine were killed in a minibus and truck accident in the Neunkirchen district of Lower Austria. Four other Ukrainians were seriously injured. 5 446 10 Previously in trend: road accident in Austria with Ukrainians

refugees 4.3 million refugees from Ukraine have temporary protection in EU As of December 31, 2024, 4.3 million people who fled Ukraine as a result of the war with Russia have temporary protection status in the EU. 2 162 21

Ukrainian was detained in Slovakia on January 30: Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry reacts Embassy of Ukraine has appealed to competent authorities of Slovakia regarding grounds for detention of Ukrainian citizen – MFA The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the detention of a Ukrainian citizen in Slovakia over an alleged "threat of a coup d'etat." 3 907 3

Zelenskyy comments on the law on multiple citizenship Adoption of law on multiple citizenship will facilitate return of Ukrainians from abroad - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukrainians who left the country during the war and before would not be returned by force, but the adoption of a law on multiple citizenship would help to facilitate this. 5 934 77

A member of the far-right party in Germany, AfD, calls for the expulsion of all Ukrainians from the country Member of far-right AfD in Germany Ebner-Steiner calls for "immediate" deportation of all Ukrainian refugees The head of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) faction in the Bavarian state parliament, Katrin Ebner-Steiner, said that Ukraine has "enough territory" for its fellow citizens, so Ukrainian refugees should return home "immediately." 13 482 112

Zelenskyy They will work to support Ukrainians: Zelenskyy announces creation of "centers of unity" abroad "Unity centers" will be created in Poland, Germany and other countries to support Ukrainians. 3 665 33

drunk driver hits Ukrainian teenager on pedestrian crossing in Warsaw In Warsaw, driver hit Ukrainian teenager on pedestrian crossing: boy died in hospital - media. PHOTO On Friday, 3 January, a minibus driver hit a 14-year-old teenager from Ukraine on a pedestrian crossing and fled the scene. The man had a previous criminal record and did not have a valid driver's licence at the time of the accident. 6 725 19 Previously in trend: Car Accident

Ukrainians in Austria Almost 83 thousand Ukrainian citizens have been granted temporary protection status in Austria - Ministry of National Unity Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine, Minister of National Unity of Ukraine Oleksii Chernyshov met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Austria to Ukraine Arad Benkö. 3 098 9

Expectations of Ukrainians from the year Expectations of Ukrainians about future have become more pessimistic - poll. INFOGRAPHICS Ukrainians' expectations about the future have become less optimistic compared to last year. 5 278 44

Zelenskyy discusses incentives for Ukrainians to return from abroad with government officials All necessary economic and social incentives for Ukrainians to return from abroad should be created - Zelenskyy On December 26, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with government officials and the Presidential Administration team on the return to Ukraine of citizens who left for the war. 7 665 107

Ukrainians Czechia expected new wave of Ukrainian refugees amid Russian shelling and winter, but it did not happen, - Interior Minister Rakusan Czechia had expected an increase in the number of applications for temporary protection from Ukrainians in the second half of November and December, given the intensification of Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. However, the country's Ministry of the Interior has not yet recorded a surge in refugees from Ukraine. 2 769 15

Scholz Scholz: Unemployed Ukrainians in Germany should be encouraged to find job or return home German Chancellor Olaf Scholz believes that unemployed Ukrainians in Germany should be encouraged to find a job or return home. 19 284 84

Ukrainians abroad who receive “Zelenskyy's thousand” will have to return it Ukrainians who receive "Zelenskyy’s thousand" abroad will have to return it - Shmyhal The authorities will check the assistance provided to Ukrainians under the winter program "eSupport". Those who have applied for thousands of hryvnias abroad will be refunded. 9 222 120