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Real at home, Inter away: Shakhtar learns all its Champions League league-phase opponents

Sports 08/28/2026, 04:56

At the 27 August Champions League league-phase draw, Shakhtar learned its eight opponents: among them Real, Inter, PSV, Fenerbahce and RB Leipzig. UEFA will publish the exact match dates on Saturday.

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Massive Attack: Russia Launched Around 140 Drones at Ukraine Since Morning, Most Aimed at Kyiv

Politics 08/28/2026, 05:03

The Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported that Russia launched around 140 strike drones at Ukraine since morning, more than 100 of them jet-powered. Most targets were Kyiv; around 120 drones were shot down.

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Defense Ministry Clarifies What Happens to Military Salaries After AWOL: Funds Will Not Be Confiscated

Politics 08/28/2026, 04:42

Ukraine's Defense Ministry has clarified: when a soldier leaves the unit without permission, payments are suspended, but money earned in the previous month is not confiscated and is paid out after the soldier returns to the roster.

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"It Was a Blow": Alexey Sukhanov Speaks Openly About 11 Years on 'Govorit Ukraina' and the Pain of the Project's Closure

Culture 08/28/2026, 04:48

In a candid interview, Alexey Sukhanov called the closure of 'Govorit Ukraina' a personal blow, compared the project to a child and a family, but stressed that 11 years of social broadcasting brought real changes to the lives of its heroes.

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Strike on logistics: distribution center of the "Aurora" chain destroyed in Kyiv Oblast

Incidents 08/28/2026, 04:35

In Kyiv Oblast, the distribution center of the "Aurora" chain was damaged as a result of an early-morning attack by Russian forces. No employees were harmed; the facility came under a repeated strike while rescuers were on site.

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NBU Prepares Banks for New Banknote: 2,000-Hryvnia Note Featuring Stus Enters Circulation on September 4, 2026

Economy 08/28/2026, 04:29

The NBU has published a draft of amendments to the rules for banks' cash operations ahead of the introduction into circulation on September 4, 2026, of a new 2,000-hryvnia banknote featuring the portrait of Vasyl Stus. The amendments concern uniform requirements for the packaging of cash and will not require additional expenditures.

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The Name Vasyl: From Greek "King" to Ukrainian Poets — Origin, Character, and Name Days

Culture 08/28/2026, 04:22

The name Vasyl traces back to the Ancient Greek basileus — "king." Styler examined the origin of the name, the traditional character traits of its bearers, name days according to the church calendar, and notable Ukrainians — from Stefanyk to Stus.

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Ancient Viruses from Melting Glaciers Could Become a New Driver of Species Extinction — PLOS Study

Science 08/28/2026, 04:13

A PLOS study showed that the release of ancient viruses from melting glaciers could reduce populations of modern organisms by 30%. Scientists warn of a new driver of species extinction that has not been factored into climate models.

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Slovakia Thwarts Planned Arson Attack on Ukrainian Drone Maker Skyeton's Plant: Three Foreigners Detained

Politics 08/28/2026, 04:04

Slovak prosecutors revealed details of the thwarted August 25 attempt to set fire to the plant of Ukrainian drone manufacturer Skyeton in Prešov. Three foreigners were detained, including a Latvian being extradited from Hamburg. Skyeton links the attack to Russia's regular attempts to destabilize its production.

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US Blocked China's Multi-Year Hacker Operation Against the Senate and NASA

Technology 08/28/2026, 03:58

The US Department of Justice seized the domains of hacking platforms QScan and QTRouter, which, according to investigators, have been attacking Senate and NASA networks since 2018. Beijing denies the allegations.

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Ukrzaliznytsia opened all paid waiting rooms for free: what is happening with trains due to air threats

Incidents 08/28/2026, 03:51

Ukrzaliznytsia has opened all paid waiting rooms at stations across the country for free until Friday morning due to mass train delays caused by air alerts and drone attacks.

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Ukraine eliminated from EuroVolley 2026: loss to Serbia ended the blue-and-yellow's playoff hopes

Sports 08/28/2026, 03:38

The Ukrainian women's national volleyball team lost to Serbia in the group stage of EuroVolley 2026 and ended its run at the tournament. The team has just one win in five matches — over Austria.

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“You Can’t Enter Without Knocking”: Aleksey Sukhanov Explains Why He Chose Ukraine Over Europe

Opinions 08/28/2026, 03:45

TV presenter Aleksey Sukhanov explained in an interview with RBC-Ukraine why, after 2022, he chose to live in Ukraine rather than emigrate to Europe: 14 years of working in the country, a destroyed Russian passport, and the principle that “you can’t enter without knocking.”

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"Russia Is Struck Out Forever": Alexey Sukhanov on the Closure of "Hello Ukraine," His New Role in "Vyghovsky," and His Disillusionment with People

Culture 08/28/2026, 03:07

In an interview with Wave RBC.UA, Alexey Sukhanov admitted that Russia is "struck out forever" for him, and that the closure of "Hello Ukraine" became a personal blow. He also talked about his role in the series "Vyghovsky" and his disillusionment with people.

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Russia Finds a New Source of 'Cannon Fodder': Ukrainian Intelligence Reveals Recruitment of Indonesian Citizens

Politics 08/28/2026, 03:12

Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service obtained documents on at least eight Indonesian citizens whom Russian recruiters have drawn into the Russian army. This is a new stage in the systematic recruitment of foreigners for the war.

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“I Can’t Imagine How One Can Live and Despise a Language”: Alexey Sukhanov on His Path to Ukrainian and the Barrier He Overcame

Culture 08/28/2026, 03:19

In an interview with Wave RBC-Ukraine, TV presenter Alexey Sukhanov explained why learning Ukrainian became a personal principle for him, and proposed a “pedagogy instead of pressure” approach to linguistic integration in society.

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August 27 attack: warehouse of the «Kolo» (Varus) retail chain damaged in Kyiv Oblast, no casualties

Incidents 08/28/2026, 03:27

On the night of 27 August, a warehouse of the «Kolo» (Varus) chain was damaged in Kyiv Oblast as a result of a Russian attack. No employees were injured; the company is assessing the damage and warning of possible delivery delays.

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More Than Beauty: Three Unconventional Traits Men Look for in a Partner

Opinions 08/28/2026, 03:33

Styler highlights three qualities men most often need in a relationship: emotional support without judgment, lightness, and female initiative. Psychologist John Gottman links this to a deficit of emotional acceptance.

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