From August 22 to 25, temporary traffic restrictions will be introduced in central Kyiv due to security operations for foreign delegations. The State Protection Service asks the public to take this into account when traveling.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has changed the leadership of the supervisory board of Sense Bank and instructed the Ministry of Finance and the NBU to accelerate the bank's preparation for privatization. Proceeds from the sale will be directed to the needs of the Armed Forces.

In a phone call with Guterres, Zelenskyy reported on mass Russian strikes and agreed that the UN will join the search for ways to end the war. Threats to food security due to attacks on ports were also discussed.

Tightening of border controls in 2026 creates risks for business when planning foreign business trips for employees with IT deferment or reserve status. We analyze the reasons for cancellation and the documents required for travel.

Volodymyr Omelchenko from the Razumkov Centre estimated Ukraine's gas production losses due to the export ban at about 6 billion cubic meters over 4.5 years and called for a controlled sale of the surplus via the exchange.

Enterprises of DTEK Group paid 29.6 billion UAH in taxes in the first half of 2026, which is 22% more than a year ago. Since the start of the war, the company's cumulative contribution has reached 209.9 billion UAH.

AVIC Chengdu engineers, developers of the J-20 and J-36 stealth fighters, warned in a scientific paper that AI may embed critical defects in military aviation due to inaccurate data.

"Ukrzaliznytsya" has approved an updated Privacy Policy, defining the procedure for collecting and protecting passengers' personal data when using electronic services and purchasing tickets.

Adversa AI researchers found a vulnerability in Grok that allows bypassing filters via encrypted instructions to steal chat history. By August 19, xAI had not patched the hole.

The heavyweight fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua is in jeopardy due to disputes over location and money. Fury accused Hearn's camp of greed and threatened to find another opponent for November.

The Ukrainian women's national volleyball team started at the 2026 European Championship in Brno with a three-set defeat to Bulgaria, extending their losing streak against their opponents to seven consecutive matches.

World number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the 2026 US Open due to a right knee injury. The Italian did not have time to recover after Wimbledon, and Alexander Zverev will become the number one seed in New York.

President Zelensky reported 14 dead and more than 100 injured, including 11 children, following a two-wave drone attack by Russia on a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih. He called the strike targeted and promised a response.

In the evening of August 21, Russian forces struck the settlement of Tokarevka in the Mykolaiv region: four civilians were killed, including three children aged 11–12. August 22 was declared a day of mourning in the region.

Russian drones struck a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih in two waves on August 21. According to RMA data, 15 people were killed, more than 120 were injured, including five children in critical condition.

Technical defects on screenings of the summer blockbuster triggered mass viewer demands for ticket refunds. We analyze the legal grounds for compensation and the financial losses of cinema chains.

A green tint on the image was recorded during some screenings of 'Spider-Man: New Day' due to a DCI-P3 color transformation matrix glitch in the DCP package. We analyze the physics of the defect and the differences between Laser, IMAX, and Xenon formats.

Premiere screenings of 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' are accompanied by complaints about a green tint and artifacts. According to technical services, the cause is an error in the first batch of DCP packages.

At the end of summer, roses often weaken due to compacted soil. Gardeners advise sprinkling dry coffee grounds under the bushes to attract worms, saturate the soil with nitrogen, and protect plants from snails.

Ukrainian universities in 2026/2027 are returning students to classrooms but maintaining hybrid models: lectures move online, while practice and lab sessions remain in-person.

NASA scientists have shown that terrestrial microorganisms are capable of surviving conditions in lunar craters, creating a risk of biological contamination and distortion of scientific data about the Moon and Mars.

In Ukraine, drugs under the 'Affordable Drugs' program have begun to be delivered to patients by drones: the pilot project has covered two regions, and the volume of supplies has exceeded 60,000 packs.

Styler experts have listed four warning signs in the early stages of a relationship—from 'love bombing' and boundary violations to devaluing exes and systematically failing to keep plans—that point to a toxic partner.

Certified nutritionist Darina Leonova told Wave RBC.ua how to build a balanced diet when short on time: small steps, simple prep, and rules for ordering dishes in restaurants.

Astrologers have named the zodiac signs whose representatives react particularly acutely to their partner's attention to other people. According to Styler, the leader in the jealousy rating is Scorpio.

On August 21, 2026, the Moon conjuncts Mercury, enhancing communication: four Zodiac signs will receive long-awaited news, insights, and resolution of old disputes. We analyze the context and contradictions in the sources.

People's Artist of Ukraine Nina Naboka, in an interview with Wave RBC-Ukraine, explained why she has a normal attitude towards artist exemptions but sharply criticizes carefree leisure in the rear and calls for directing funds to help the military.