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Society & Policy in Ukraine
>>> Ukraine carried out another major prisoner exchange: 146 people returned home, including Armed Forces personnel, National Guard, Border Guard, and civilians held since 2022.
>>> Journalist Dmytro Khylyuk, abducted in Kyiv region in March 2022, returned after 3.5 years in captivity and described detention conditions devoid of nature or sunlight, underscoring Russia’s abuse of detainees.
>>> Former Kherson mayor Volodymyr Mykolaienko was freed from Russian captivity and called August 24 his “second birthday,” dedicating the day to Ukraine’s freedom.
>>> President Zelensky expanded sanctions against Russian collaborators and propagandists, tightening legal pressure on enablers of aggression.
>>> At Burning Man in Nevada, a powerful storm destroyed the Ukrainian “Black Cloud” installation, while the “Blue Bull” inspired by Maria Prymachenko withstood the elements—an emblem of cultural resilience abroad.
>>> Singer Jamala received a state honor on Independence Day, recognizing the role of Ukrainian artists in sustaining morale during wartime.
>>> Canoe sprint star Liudmyla Luzan captured four gold medals at the World Championships in Milan, turning Independence Day weekend into a showcase of Ukrainian excellence.