“Businesses have regained some working capital. And when they consider whether to leave the city or stay, they choose to stay,” In 2025 alone, 9,000 sole proprietors have registered in Kharkiv.

Recently, Ross Harris, one of New Zealand’s leading contemporary composers, announced the world premiere of his Symphony No. 8, dedicated to the Russian–Ukrainian war. He spent almost three years creating this large-scale work. The event…

‘Then it's about the responsibility of the state to society and society to the state.’

“It’s good that Russian fighter jets and drones are already violating the airspace of NATO countries — we are already ringing the alarm bells and thinking about how to act.”

You can watch the concert online.

Ukraine is represented by artist Alevtina Kakhidze.

While prisoners of war receive state support that, though imperfect, remains systematic, civilians returning from Russian captivity are left without any programmes. 

Right now it’s a seesaw — will we find the strength to establish a perimeter around the supply line, clear the neighbourhoods and hold the pocket, or will the enemy widen the breach, ramp up the pressure and force us to withdraw.

There are 15 million recipients of social benefits in the country. The Ministry of Social Policy plans to make significant cuts, otherwise there will be no funds left for anyone.

New Russian munitions can fly up to 200 km deep into our territory, posing a particular threat to cities. What is needed to counter them?

In recent years, the interest of audiences in frontline territories in cultural events has grown incredibly. At the same time, frankly poor "pro-government" poster art has flourished. 

The pavilion, which was presented in Japan and received several awards, is now opening in Ukraine.

How the problem of placing elderly people who were taken out of dangerous territories is being solved, and whether it will work.

Concerts of Ukrainian classics continued the tradition of the Koshyts Choir, which began its tour back in the 1920s.

The ‘daughter’ of the Russian Orthodox Church in Ukraine had enough time to terminate relations with the ‘mother’ at the request of the law, but did not do so. What to do with it? How long will the Russian Church operate in Ukraine?

A diverse Ukrainian cultural programme will run for six days. 

How the state does/does not help those affected by the war.

Over 30 cultural events will take place in eight French cities.

The new head of the ministry, Denys Ulyutin, predicts discussions in the government and the Verkhovna Rada about whether to reform the approach to providing assistance.