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Budanov Confirms Ukraine War Discussed at Ratcliffe's Moscow Meeting

Politics 08/27/2026, 18:50

Budanov confirmed that the war in Ukraine was discussed at Ratcliffe's Moscow meeting, but 'in context' and not as the main issue. Kyiv called for restraint until official comments.

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Drone strike on shopping center in Kharkiv: 40-year-old man killed, four injured

Incidents 08/27/2026, 18:43

On 27 August, a Russian combat drone struck a shopping center in the Osnovianskyi district of Kharkiv. One 40-year-old man was killed, four were injured, and emergency services are working at the scene.

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Shakhtar Extends Ukraine Defender Valerii Bondar's Contract Until 2031

Sports 08/27/2026, 18:36

Dnipro's Shakhtar has officially extended the contract of club academy graduate and Ukraine defender Valerii Bondar. The new agreement with the player runs until July 2031.

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Cabinet of Ministers dismisses Novikov as head of 'PlayCity': Tomashuk to temporarily lead gambling regulator

Politics 08/27/2026, 18:29

On August 26, the Cabinet of Ministers accepted Hennadii Novikov's resignation from the post of head of the state agency 'PlayCity', which regulates gambling. Oleksandr Tomashuk has been appointed acting head.

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[VIDEO inside] "400,000 Waiters Spitting in Food": How One Screenshot from a Fake Facebook Group Sparked a National Restaurant Boycott in the US

Politics 08/27/2026, 18:20

In the US, at the end of August 2026, a fake about 400,000 white waiters allegedly spitting in the food of African Americans went viral. Fact-checkers debunked the disinformation, but the wave of boycotts and the shift to Black-Owned establishments has already changed the consumer habits of millions.

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Yayoi Kusama Has Died: The Cult Japanese Artist of 'Infinity Dots' Passes Away at 97

Culture 08/27/2026, 18:04

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, known for her surreal works with dots and 'infinity rooms,' has died in Tokyo at the age of 97. Her official page announced the death on August 14.

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Russia Prepares New Wave of Mobilization for 600,000 People: What Is Known About the Kremlin's Plans

Politics 08/27/2026, 18:12

The GUR reports that a mobilization plan for up to 600,000 people in 2026–2027 has been prepared in the Russian General Staff. The stated reasons are losses of around 240,000 from January to July and the failure of contract recruitment plans.

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[VIDEO inside] Budanov: Restart of negotiations with US participation possible in September

Politics 08/27/2026, 17:58

Head of the Presidential Office Kyrylo Budanov announced a possible restart of negotiations in September. He confirmed that the format will be trilateral — with the mandatory participation of the USA, Russia, and Ukraine.

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Budanov called the call to mobilize women in Ukraine "rather strange"

Politics 08/27/2026, 17:52

Kyrylo Budanov called the call to mobilize women in Ukraine "rather strange," noting that not all men of draft age have been mobilized. Officials confirmed: there is no forced conscription of women and none is planned.

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"Meat Proxy": The New Derogatory Term in IT for Employees Who've Stopped Thinking Without AI

Technology 08/27/2026, 17:46

In the IT industry, a new derogatory term Meat Proxy is popular — it's used for employees who blindly forward unverified answers from ChatGPT and Claude to colleagues. We break down where the word came from and why it has become a problem for teams.

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Apple changes the rules of the game: the first foldable iPhone, iPhone 18 Pro and the era of John Ternus — what will be revealed on September 9

Technology 08/27/2026, 17:40

Apple has confirmed its September 9, 2026 presentation with the slogan “Surprise and shine”: the first foldable iPhone, the iPhone 18 Pro flagships, and the start of the era of the new CEO John Ternus are expected.

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Glacial tsunami in the Himalayas: 53 Ukrainians missing after devastating mudslide in Nepal — what is known about the search

Incidents 08/27/2026, 17:30

A glacial tsunami in the Rasuwa area (Nepal) has claimed the lives of more than 170 people. 53 Ukrainians are missing, and the search is complicated by a complete blackout in the mountains.

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Over 1,100 people, including 55 Ukrainian citizens, missing in Nepal after floods and landslides

Incidents 08/27/2026, 17:23

More than 1,100 people, including 55 Ukrainian citizens, are missing in Nepal after floods and landslides. The deaths of 177 people have been confirmed, and searches are ongoing in the Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, and Gorkha districts.

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“The UN Is Everywhere Except Where It’s Needed”: Race Favorite Grossi Accuses the Organization of Systemic Paralysis

Politics 08/27/2026, 17:17

UN Secretary-General candidate Rafael Grossi, in Washington, accused the organization of systemic paralysis, pointing to failures in resolving the wars in Ukraine, the Middle East, and other regions.

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Microsoft Found in Link to Windows Code: Smartphone Will Be Able to Shut Down and Restart a PC

Technology 08/27/2026, 17:11

Hidden commands for remotely shutting down, restarting, and putting a PC into sleep mode, as well as "update and restart" and "update and shut down" scenarios, have been found in the code of Link to Windows for Android.

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Zodiac Signs That Lie the Most: Gemini Top the Astrological Ranking

Culture 08/27/2026, 16:59

The entertainment project Styler (RBC-Ukraine) published an astrological ranking of zodiac signs by their tendency to lie. Gemini took the lead, while Taurus and Capricorn round out the list. The material is of an entertainment nature.

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Budanov Announces Possible September Meeting of Ukrainian and Russian Delegations

Politics 08/27/2026, 17:05

Head of the Ukrainian President's Office Kyrylo Budanov stated that a new meeting of the Ukrainian and Russian delegations, as well as with the participation of the American side, could take place in September.

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Ponomarenko — the most expensive young forward outside Europe's top-5 leagues: UPL sweeps the entire top-3 of the CIES ranking

Sports 08/27/2026, 16:50

According to CIES data, Matvey Ponomarenko, the striker for Kyiv's Dynamo, has become the most valuable central forward under 21 outside Europe's top-5 leagues. Two players from Donetsk's Shakhtar also made the top-3 of the ranking.

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