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Ambassador Shandor named demining and military rehabilitation as key areas of cooperation between Ukraine and Hungary

Politics 08/21/2026, 19:05

The Ambassador of Ukraine to Hungary, Fedor Shandor, named civil demining and military rehabilitation as key areas of cooperation with Budapest, also mentioning defense interaction and the NATO factor.

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Deadline and Powder Shortage: How the Procurement System Threatens the Supply of Long-Range 155mm Ammunition to the Armed Forces

Politics 08/21/2026, 18:59

The procurement system for artillery ammunition in Ukraine creates risks for the timely delivery of long-range 155mm shells. Tenders are closed towards the end of the year, and propellant charges are increasing in price several times over.

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Four New Ukrainian Sanctions Packages Target Rusal, Drone Developers, Defense Suppliers, and Russian Animated Propaganda

Politics 08/21/2026, 18:52

President's Commissioner Vladyslav Vlasjuk revealed the goals of four new Ukrainian sanctions packages: Rusal, drone developers, defense suppliers, and propaganda animation studios are under restrictions.

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Russia deploys North Korean ballistic missiles in Voronezh region: 7 Ukrainian regions under threat — ISW

Politics 08/21/2026, 18:46

ISW, citing GUR, reported the deployment of launchers for North Korean ballistic missiles KN-23/KN-24/KN-30 in the Voronezh region. From the new positions, seven Ukrainian oblasts are within range.

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"It's all over!": Ambassador Shandor speaks of a turning point in Hungary and a new dynamic in the dialogue with Kyiv

Politics 08/21/2026, 17:26

Ukrainian Ambassador to Hungary Fedor Shandor, in an interview with RBK-Ukraine, stated that Hungarian society has stopped Russian influence and reported a new positive dynamic in the dialogue between Kyiv and Budapest.

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Deficit of Medical Armored Vehicles on the Front Reaches 80%: Ukraine's Bet on Robots Does Not Cover the Need for Medical Evacuation

Politics 08/21/2026, 17:34

Ukrainian military personnel report an 80% deficit of medical armored vehicles on the front, while in 2026 the state made a bet on purchasing ground robotic complexes.

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Liev Schreiber in Kyiv: Hollywood actor witnesses aftermath of Russia's night attack on Solomianskyi district and calls on US to return Patriots

Politics 08/21/2026, 17:41

Hollywood actor Liev Schreiber, UNITED24 ambassador, visited the Solomianskyi district of Kyiv and saw the aftermath of a night Russian attack, calling on the US to resume Patriot system supplies.

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"In one month, we achieved what hadn't been resolved for 10 years": Ukrainian Ambassador to Hungary reports breakthrough on EU accession clusters

Politics 08/21/2026, 17:13

Ukrainian Ambassador to Hungary Shandor reported that in one month of work by the expert commission, the parties moved forward disputes that had not been resolved for almost ten years, opening two out of six EU accession clusters.

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Hungarian Track Calendar: Kyiv to Implement Points 1–5 of the Agreement Already in September 2026

Politics 08/21/2026, 16:49

The Ambassador of Ukraine to Hungary, Fedor Shandor, reported that amendments to points 1–5 of the agreement on the rights of the Hungarian community will be implemented in September 2026, while issues 6–10 — by May 2027.

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Tusk Calls on Germany Not to Prosecute Suspects in Nord Stream Sabotage: "It's Shameful for Those Who Built the Pipeline"

Politics 08/21/2026, 16:35

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called on Germany not to prosecute suspects in the sabotage of the "Nord Streams," stating that it is shameful for those who built the pipeline. Warsaw had previously lobbied for the rejection of the project.

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UAF breakthroughs south of Dobropillya: ISW confirms advances near Vodiane

Politics 08/21/2026, 15:57

ISW has confirmed via geolocation an AFU advance south of Dobropillya near Vodiane. Simultaneously, a Russian advance southwest of Pokrovsk is confirmed, while Ukrainian counterattacks in the Kharkiv region have halted the enemy's offensive.

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Russia launched 135 drones at Ukraine from seven directions overnight: Air Force intercepted 107 targets

Politics 08/21/2026, 16:22

On the night of August 21, Russia launched 135 strike drones at Ukraine from seven directions. Air defense forces intercepted 107 targets, with hits recorded in the Sumy, Kharkiv, and Odesa regions.

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US State Department Calls Detention of American Scientist in China Illegal: Case Becomes Priority Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting

Politics 08/21/2026, 15:13

The US State Department declared the detention of American scientist Wu Min Jin and seismologist Yulin Chen in China illegal. The case has become a priority ahead of the September meeting between Trump and Xi Jinping.

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"Better not to have business with Russians": Ukrainian Ambassador to Hungary on the new era after Orbán

Politics 08/21/2026, 15:00

Ukraine's Ambassador to Hungary, Fedir Shandor, told RBK-Ukraine about the sharp drop in political temperature in Budapest after Péter Márki-Zay came to power and progress in the cashiers' case.

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Germany launches a hotline for refugees from Russia, China, and Iran: BfV promises protection from persecution

Politics 08/21/2026, 14:40

The BfV has launched a hotline and released a brochure for refugees from Russia, China, and Iran, promising protection from persecution and surveillance. The initiative coincides with discussions in Berlin regarding new powers for German intelligence services.

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Missiles from a nuclear submarine and Bastion near the Kuril Islands: Tokyo protests against Russian exercises

Politics 08/21/2026, 14:28

The Russian Pacific Fleet reported missile launches from a nuclear submarine, cruiser, and Bastion complex near the Southern Kuril Islands. Tokyo called the buildup of military power on the disputed islands unacceptable.

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"Can't bear to endure a little": Rector of the Russian Orthodox Church urges Russians to accept fuel shortages and not protest

Politics 08/21/2026, 14:10

Archpriest Alexander Butrin urged Russians to humbly endure fuel shortages and not protest, calling protesters "unspiritual." The statement came amid the second wave of the fuel crisis and administrative cases against complainers in Volgograd and Perm.

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UK records highest deportations in a decade: over 80,000 people expelled since 2024

Politics 08/21/2026, 13:51

The UK Home Office reported a record wave of deportations since 2016: more than 80,000 people have left the country since the 2024 elections. The department head announced new laws and a doubling of funding by 2028.

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