Ukraine's Defense Industry: $60 Billion in Capacity, But Funding Covers Only a Third of Potential

Economy 08/27/2026, 12:54

According to RBC-Ukraine, the production capacity of Ukraine's defense industry could reach $60 billion per year by the end of 2026, while available funding covers only a portion of this potential, leaving factories underutilized.

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“Emily in Paris” Leaves the French Capital: Netflix Reveals First Frames of the Final Season in Greece

Culture 08/27/2026, 12:41

Netflix has named the premiere date for the sixth and final season of “Emily in Paris” — December 24, 2026. Along with the announcement, the service revealed first frames in which the character finds herself in Greece.

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Stubb: Finland to hand Ukraine 'critically important' air defense systems ahead of Russia's winter strikes

Politics 08/27/2026, 12:47

Finnish President Alexander Stubb announced the transfer of critically important air defense systems to Ukraine ahead of Russia's winter attacks. Helsinki also intends to supply Kyiv with generators and diesel engines to protect energy infrastructure.

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"900 euros is too much, but business class isn't": Chepurnyi publicly criticizes Ukraine's Ministry and Gymnastics Federation

Sports 08/27/2026, 12:34

Ukrainian gymnast Nazar Chepurnyi, in an open statement, accused the Ministry of Youth and Sport and the UGF of refusing to pay 900 euros for a training camp, noting that the German Gymnastics Federation was the one that helped him.

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Russia's Night Attack on August 27: Air Defense Repelled a Massive Strike, but Reports on Downed Ballistic Missiles Conflict

Politics 08/27/2026, 12:27

On the night of August 27, Russia launched a massive strike on Ukraine with missiles and drones. Air defense shot down most of the targets, but reports on downed ballistic missiles conflict.

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Ukrainian JATEC Experts Train NATO Military Personnel on Drone Attack Defense in Latvia Exercises

Politics 08/27/2026, 12:07

Ukrainian JATEC experts consulted military personnel from 25 NATO countries on countering drone attacks during the LCI-X 3-26 Execution exercises in Latvia, adjusting scenarios to match the realities of the Ukrainian front. More than a thousand people took part in the event.

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"Half the population drew a wall for themselves": Yatsenyuk admitted the main mistake of his government

Politics 08/27/2026, 11:53

Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk, in an interview with RBC-Ukraine, acknowledged that he had underestimated the information campaigns against the "Wall" project on the border with Russia, comparing the literal perception of the name to the idea of an "Iron Dome" made of iron.

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Night Attack on Kyiv Oblast: Warehouses of Enterprises Catch Fire in Two Districts, No Casualties Reported

Incidents 08/27/2026, 12:21

At night and in the morning, Russian forces attacked Kyiv Oblast with UAVs and missiles. Warehouse complexes caught fire in two districts; according to the Regional Administration and the State Emergency Service, there are no civilian casualties.

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Night attack on Kyiv: police releases photos of debris fallout damage across four districts of the capital

Incidents 08/27/2026, 12:14

On the night of 27 August, Russia attacked Kyiv with drones: air defense repelled the strike, debris fell in four districts, and there are no deaths or injuries. Police released photos of the attack's aftermath.

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Senator Blumenthal in Kyiv: Putin 'deliberately' targets American business in Ukraine

Politics 08/27/2026, 11:42

At a press conference in Kyiv, Senator Richard Blumenthal stated that Russia is deliberately attacking American enterprises in Ukraine and called on Washington to demonstrate strength. A specific example was the repeated strikes on the Mondelez plant in Trostyanets.

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Lazy Chocolate Cottage Cheese Cake: A Two-Layer Dessert Recipe Without Kneading Dough

Culture 08/27/2026, 11:34

Styler shares a recipe for a lazy chocolate cottage cheese cake by food blogger Irina Milinchuk: a chocolate base and a cottage cheese mass without kneading dough, baked for 60–70 minutes.

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Ozon Warehouse Catches Fire in Blagoveshchensk, Bashkortostan: Early Details and Links to a Series of Strikes on Logistics

Incidents 08/27/2026, 10:53

In Blagoveshchensk, Bashkortostan, a warehouse of the Ozon marketplace caught fire on the morning of August 27. According to reports, the fire occurred after impacts, however the official cause has not been established.

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First-aid kit, pulse oximeter, and spare glasses: what Nina Naboka carries in her backpack instead of a handbag

Culture 08/27/2026, 10:41

People's Artist of Ukraine Nina Naboka showed the contents of her backpack to a Wave RBC.UA journalist: a first-aid kit, a pulse oximeter, spare glasses, a fan, and other items the actress carries with her every day.

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Austria Returns First Upgraded Leopard 2A4 Tanks and Ulan Infantry Fighting Vehicles to Service

Politics 08/27/2026, 10:48

On August 25, 2026, Austria handed over to the troops the first upgraded Leopard 2A4 tanks and Ulan infantry fighting vehicles. Since 2023, optics, electronics, and the turret drive have been being upgraded.

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CIA Director's Secret Visit to Moscow: Ratcliffe Delivers NATO Warning to Russia

Politics 08/27/2026, 10:35

The secret visit by CIA Director John Ratcliffe to Moscow, revealed on August 25, was aimed, according to sources, at warning Russia against strikes on NATO countries. Trump called the trip "semi-routine."

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ISW: Ukrainian Forces Advance in Kharkiv, Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia Regions

Politics 08/27/2026, 10:28

According to an ISW report, on August 26–27, 2026, Ukrainian forces advanced on the Kupiansk and Dobropillia directions and in western Zaporizhzhia region, as confirmed by geolocated footage. Russian claims of capturing several areas are not supported by verification.

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Spain arrests 'escape master' who had fled from prisons in Italy and Belgium

Incidents 08/27/2026, 10:21

Spanish police in Tarragona detained a man wanted across Europe under an Italian request, who had escaped from prisons in Terni, Parma and Belgium. A court ordered his detention without bail, and Madrid is considering extradition to Rome.

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US Navy Invests Nearly $90 Million in the Blackbeard Hypersonic Missile: What It Changes

Technology 08/27/2026, 10:14

On August 25, 2026, the US Navy signed a $89.99 million contract with Castelion Corp. to bring the Blackbeard hypersonic missile to early operational capability. The order includes 50 missiles, a transition to Program of Record status, and the deployment of serial production in California.

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