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Petrol, diesel and gas: where it is most profitable to refuel in Ukraine on May 27

Economy 05/27/2026, 10:30

Fuel prices in Ukraine on May 27: stability among leaders and an unexpected drop at SOCAR. 🚗⛽ Find out where it is most profitable to refuel right now and how to save on petrol and gas. 📉💰

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Blow to the Kremlin's Wallet: How Britain Cut Russia's War Budget in Half Through Crypto Sanctions

Politics 05/27/2026, 10:30

Britain dealt a crushing blow to the Kremlin's wallet: new sanctions blocked a network through which $90 billion passed—half of the Russian military budget. 🇬🇧🚫💰 London exposed specific crypto platforms in Georgia and El Salvador that helped Russia bypass restrictions. Ukraine played a key role in preparing this package.

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Lesson from Ukraine: Kubilius Calls on Europe to Ditch 'High-Fashion' Weapons for Mass Production

Politics 05/27/2026, 10:15

EU Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius urges Europe to abandon 'expensive fashion' in weaponry and adopt Ukraine’s model: mass, affordable production. 🇪🇺🇺🇦 He argues that 'good enough' weapons save the front — not million-euro tech marvels. 🚀

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Dollar on the Attack Again: How Exchange Rates Changed in Banks and Exchange Offices on May 27

Economy 05/27/2026, 10:15

The dollar is on the rise again! 📈 Exchange offices and banks have adjusted currency rates for May 27. Find out where it is most profitable to buy or sell dollars and euros now, and which banks offer the best conditions for their clients. 💸🏦

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Kim Jong Un at a meeting discussing the testing of AI-powered missiles

AI on Guard in Pyongyang: Kim Jong Un Personally Inspects 'Smart' Missiles

Politics 05/27/2026, 10:00

Kim Jong Un personally inspected new AI-powered missiles 🤖🚀. Pyongyang confirmed successful tests of cruise missiles with a range of 100 km and declared a course for the simultaneous development of nuclear and conventional weapons. 🌍⚠️

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Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles in a field next to a remote control

Drone Diplomacy: How Ukraine Bypasses Bans and Captures the US Market

Technology 05/27/2026, 09:30

Ukrainian drones are already in the US: how business bypasses bureaucracy and creates joint production. Exclusive on Drone Deals and new strategic alliances. 🇺🇦🇺🇸🚁

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Strike from the North: How Belarus Could Become a Launchpad for Attacks on Ukraine's Logistics

Politics 05/27/2026, 09:15

ISW warned of a new threat: Russia may use Belarusian territory to strike the Kyiv-Chop highway and Ukraine's logistics. This will allow "Shahed" and "Molniya" drones to hit targets with high precision, which is critically dangerous for aid supplies from the EU. 🚛🚫🇺🇦

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163 Drones Against Ukraine: How Air Defense Repels a Massive Attack on Chernihiv and Dnipropetrovsk Regions

Politics 05/27/2026, 09:00

Russians launched 163 drones at Ukraine, but air defense shot down 150 of them. Chernihiv and Dnipropetrovsk region suffered the most: explosions, fires, and injured civilians. The attack continues, danger remains high. 🚨🇺🇦

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Assembly of Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles in a production workshop

Drone Diplomacy: How Ukraine is Turning Combat Experience into a Global Production Line with Europe

Technology 05/27/2026, 08:45

Ukraine is launching large-scale drone production in Europe: 9 countries have already joined the Drone Deals program 🇺🇦🤝🇪🇺. Instead of aid — partnership: Kyiv provides technology and experience, allies provide factories and money. Russia is trying to sabotage the deals, but the assembly line is already running! 🚀🛸

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Astronauts and robotic rovers on the surface of the Moon with a view of Earth in the background of a base under construction

Moon-2028: How NASA and the Private Sector are Building the First Lunar City While We Watch Earth

Science 05/27/2026, 08:30

NASA has officially launched the construction of the first base on the Moon's South Pole with the goal of landing astronauts in 2028. Giants like Blue Origin and SpaceX are participating in the project, and Ukraine may join the program through engines from the "Pivdenne" Design Bureau. 🚀🌕

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A black quadcopter with an open frame flies over clouds and a forest, demonstrating the concept of drones with infinite flight time

Endless Flight: How Microwaves and Lasers Are Changing the Rules for Military Drones

Technology 05/27/2026, 08:15

Chinese engineers have tested a system allowing drones to fly for hours via external microwave charging 🇨🇳🛸. The US responds with a laser "energy web" project and is already transmitting energy over 8 km. The race for endless flight has begun! 🚀⚡

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Secrets of Perfect Driving: How to Turn Theory into Intuitive Skills and Avoid Beginner Mistakes

Technology 05/27/2026, 08:15

How to learn to drive quickly and avoid fatal mistakes? 🚗💨 Expert Sergey Lukyanchuk reveals the secrets: why "home" training is dangerous and how many repetitions are needed for intuitive driving. Read the main tips for beginners! 👇

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Operator in camouflage controls a drone using FPV goggles and a remote control

Ukrainian breakthrough at the Pentagon: BlueBird Tech joins a billion-dollar procurement program

Technology 05/27/2026, 08:15

Ukrainian company BlueBird Tech joins the Pentagon's $1 billion procurement program! 🇺🇦🇺🇸 By 2027, the US plans to buy over 200,000 drones. This confirms Ukraine's technological leadership in the global market. 🚁🔥

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Passenger boats at the pier on the Dnipro in Kyiv against the backdrop of urban development

Ferry instead of metro: how the Dnipro can save Kyiv residents from traffic jams

Economy 05/27/2026, 08:15

The idea of launching river public transport on the Dnipro is gaining popularity in Kyiv. The initiative aims to solve the problem of traffic jams and the lack of new metro stations. 🚢🌊

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Chinese industry and economy: profit growth against the backdrop of AI development and oil prices

Chinese Industrial Boom: How AI and Oil Saved the Economy from Stagnation

Economy 05/27/2026, 08:00

Chinese industry showed record profit growth of 24.7% thanks to the AI boom and rising oil prices 📈. Electronics and chemistry are in the plus, but furniture and textiles continue to lose money. The country's economy is entering a new phase of technological transformation 🇨🇳🤖.

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Female students focused on textbooks in a university lecture hall — symbolizing accessible education for children of veterans in Ukraine

Access to educational benefits simplified for children of veterans in Ukraine

Politics 06/02/2026, 20:47

In Ukraine, obtaining educational benefits for children of veterans has been simplified: now, instead of a participant in hostilities ID card, an extract from the registry with an electronic identifier is sufficient. This decision will eliminate unnecessary bureaucracy when applying to universities and colleges. 🎓🇺🇦

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Scythia project missile on launch platform over water: revival of Russian underwater weaponry

Missiles on the seabed: Russia revives the 'Skyph' project for underwater strikes

Politics 06/02/2026, 20:43

NATO intelligence has recorded the work of the secret ship 'Zvezdochka' on the 'Skyph' project. Russia may place ballistic missiles on the seabed to save on submarines. Experts call this technology dangerous due to the difficulty of detection. 🚀🌊🇷🇺

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Person in a blue raincoat with an umbrella and a Ukrainian flag walking in the rain against the backdrop of a road

Stormy Gusts and Downpours: Meteorologist Warns of Sudden Cooling in Ukraine

Politics 05/27/2026, 07:15

A yellow level of danger has been declared in Ukraine due to stormy winds and downpours 🌧️💨. A meteorologist warned: a sudden cooling will begin as early as May 28. Find out what temperature is expected in your region! 📉

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