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[VIDEO inside] "When Will the Men Be Finished?": Budanov's Statement on Mobilizing Women Sparks Debate in Ukrainian Society

Opinions 08/27/2026, 16:23

MIA Head Kyrylo Budanov stated that there is no need to mobilize women, but the wording sparked a debate over the phased nature of conscription. The authorities confirmed: a bill on female conscription is not under consideration, and service remains voluntary.

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Don't Stay Silent in Your 1:1 Meeting: What Questions to Ask Your Manager to Get a Promotion

Opinions 08/27/2026, 15:01

A one-on-one meeting with your manager is a chance to get honest feedback and understand your potential. We break down which questions to ask to move toward a promotion.

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Women's Mobilization in Ukraine: Kellogg's Statements, the Official Denial, and the Real Focus of the Reform

Opinions 08/26/2026, 08:13

General Kellogg's statements on women's mobilization sparked resonance, but the Verkhovna Rada and the CCD under the NSDC denied any plans for forced conscription. We examine the legal status and the real focus of the reform.

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"We Are the Generation of the Deferred War": How Ukrainians Reimagined Independence Day in 2026

Opinions 08/25/2026, 20:34

In 2026, Independence Day has become for Ukrainians a day of memory and conscious responsibility. Prominent citizens shared how the war has changed the perception of August 24 and what they wish for the country.

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“Bless You”: Why the World's Most Polite Phrase Is Starting to Annoy Millions of People

Opinions 08/25/2026, 20:13

The ordinary “bless you” in response to a sneeze has been named the most irritating polite habit on social media. Psychologists explain the reasons, while etiquette experts debate whether the tradition should be abandoned.

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The 'Global Dictionary of Resilience' Presented in Kyiv: 38 Concepts from Different Countries and the Ukrainian 'Sofiinyist'

Opinions 08/25/2026, 15:42

Elena Zelenska presented the 'Global Dictionary of Resilience' in Kyiv — a publication of 38 concepts from different countries, including the Ukrainian 'sofiinyist'. The project provoked a polarized reaction in society.

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The Case of Former Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Irina Mudra: VAKS Detained the Official with a 20 Million UAH Bail, SAP Values Her Assets at 250 Million

Opinions 08/26/2026, 01:21

On August 25, 2026, VAKS detained former Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Irina Mudra with a 20 million UAH bail; SAP values her assets at 250 million UAH, while the defense rejects the charges. A breakdown of family assets and the contradictions between versions.

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Tarot horoscope for Monday, August 24: which signs the cards advise to act, and which to trust their intuition

Opinions 08/24/2026, 09:49

Styler's astrologers have prepared a tarot forecast for Monday, August 24, 2026: the cards advise Aries and Gemini to act, promise Taurus financial stability, and urge Scorpio to exercise patience.

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Scandal at the VACS: why the defense of Iryna Mudra by Masay Nayem's firm sparked a resonance in Ukrainian society

Opinions 08/23/2026, 18:21

Masay Nayem's law firm has taken on the defense of former Deputy Head of the Office of the President Iryna Mudra at the VACS in the "Forrest Gump" case. A scandal erupted on social media over the discrepancy with the lawyer's earlier statements about refusing to handle cases of corrupt officials.

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How Ukrainian Tourism Has Transformed Over the Years of War: The Sea Returns, and Rest Becomes a Way to Recover

Opinions 08/22/2026, 15:41

Alexey Voytsekhovsky, founder of the 'To the Sea and to the Mountains' portal, describes how domestic tourism in Ukraine has restructured over the years of war: demand for the sea is growing, geography is expanding, and rest is becoming a way of psychological recovery.

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Programmed for Success: Which Male Names Esoterics Link to Financial Prosperity

Opinions 08/22/2026, 14:27

Esotericists highlight male names — Alexander, Vladimir, Dmitry, Maxim — which allegedly "program" the owner for leadership and financial well-being. Entertainment publications publish such lists, although science does not confirm the influence of a name on wealth.

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Jealousy as a test: Astrologers named the zodiac signs that cannot stand competition

Opinions 08/21/2026, 21:43

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.

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Who the Universe Will Hear: 4 Zodiac Signs Whose Lives Will Change on August 21, 2026

Opinions 08/21/2026, 09:43

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.

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"We Are All at War": Nina Naboka on Artist Exemptions and Carefree Leisure in the Rear

Opinions 08/21/2026, 08:16

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.

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Ukraine is not Israel: why the return of civil aviation to the country will follow its own scenario

Opinions 08/21/2026, 07:56

Irina Mosulezna, an expert from Join UP! Ukraine, explained why the return of civil aviation to Ukraine will not repeat the Israeli scenario: the nature of threats and security infrastructure are fundamentally different.

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How to spot an unreliable person in a few minutes: behavioral markers they keep silent about

Opinions 08/21/2026, 02:28

Styler (RBC-Ukraine) lists behavioral markers of unreliable people: retelling other people's secrets, shifting blame, confusion in details, and a discrepancy between words and deeds. These signs help to recognize an unreliable interlocutor in time.

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"UGVs Become Drone Targets": Military Woman Explains Why Robots Won't Replace Armored Vehicles in Evacuating the Wounded

Opinions 08/20/2026, 21:51

Military woman Tatyana Chernovol stated that ground-based robotic complexes are too slow for evacuating the wounded and become targets of drones, so fast lightly armored vehicles are needed.

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Tarot horoscope for August 20, 2026: The Emperor, The Star, and the card of completion — what the cards say to each zodiac sign

Opinions 08/20/2026, 14:37

Styler's astrologers have prepared a tarot forecast for August 20, 2026: the main card of the day and its interpretation have been determined for each zodiac sign. We break down who the cards promise recognition to, and who — the completion of an old stage.

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