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Belarus Builds Military Training Ground with a 60-Car Railway Siding Near the Ukrainian Border: Project Details

Politics 08/26/2026, 16:37

In the Gomel Region, near Yakimovka station, Belarus is building a military training ground with a 60-car siding and a ramp for unloading heavy equipment. The facility strengthens the southern direction near the border with Ukraine.

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Fuel Prices at Ukrainian Gas Stations on August 26: Gap Between Operators Reaches 6 Hryvnia per Liter

Economy 08/26/2026, 10:59

As of August 26, 2026, Ukrainian gas stations have kept prices at the previous day's level, but the gap between operators reaches 6 hryvnia per liter. The largest spread is in the diesel fuel segment.

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A flight attendant's trick before you leave: why you should film every room in your home on video

Culture 08/26/2026, 10:53

TUI flight attendant Fay Whittaker shared a simple pre-departure ritual: film every room in your home on video. This eases anxiety while you are away and helps in case of insurance claims.

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Congress, Patriot, and Sanctions: The Tasks Facing Ukraine's New Ambassador to the United States

Politics 08/26/2026, 10:46

Ukraine's new ambassador to the US will have to build a working relationship with Congress, ensure ammunition supplies for Patriot systems, and promote sanctions against Russia. Experts point to the embassy's resource shortages.

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"Ready to Compete with Italian Brands": The Founder of YARMICH on How a Men's Tailoring Business Started with Three Suits on a Sofa

Economy 08/26/2026, 10:40

YARMICH founder Yaroslav Kuzmych told Wave RBC.UA in an interview how a men's tailoring business began with three suits photographed on a sofa in a student apartment and listed on OLX. Today the brand counts nine boutiques, dresses Ukrainian stars, and is ready to compete with Italian labels.

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Ukrainian FP-1 drones simultaneously struck an oil refinery in Kstovo and the largest Wildberries warehouse in Kotovsk

Incidents 08/26/2026, 10:34

Ukrainian FP-1 drones simultaneously struck an oil refinery in Kstovo and the largest Wildberries warehouse in Kotovsk during the night. The attack hit Russia's fuel and logistics infrastructure.

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Media Savvy and Diaspora Work: What US Experts Expect from Ukraine's New Ambassador

Politics 08/26/2026, 10:20

US experts believe that Ukraine's new ambassador in Washington needs, in addition to "high diplomacy," media savvy and the ability to unite the diaspora. The decree appointing Stefanishyna's successor has not yet been signed.

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Russian Strike on Chernihiv: Private House Burned Down, Woman and 4-Year-Old Girl Killed

Incidents 08/26/2026, 10:26

On the morning of August 26, Russia struck Chernihiv: a private house caught fire and burned down, a 49-year-old woman and a 4-year-old girl were killed, and a 14-year-old was hospitalized. Mourning has been declared in the city.

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Night attack with 162 drones from five directions: air defense shot down 134 aircraft, hits recorded at 18 locations

Politics 08/26/2026, 10:13

On the night of August 26, Russia attacked Ukraine with 162 attack drones from five directions. Air defense shot down 134 aircraft, however hits were recorded at 18 locations and there were casualties.

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$Diamond rain in the lab: light refraction in a crystal structure modeling Neptune's interior$

Diamond Rain in the Lab: Physicists Unveil the Secrets of Neptune's Depths and the Path to Tripling Fusion Reactor Energy

Science 08/26/2026, 10:06

Using laser shock waves, American physicists recreated in the laboratory the conditions inside Neptune and Uranus, proving the absence of an intermediate phase when diamond melts. The result could triple the energy yield in NIF fusion reactors.

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Potato Pancakes with Cheese: A Budget Recipe with a Crispy Crust and Sour Cream Sauce

Culture 08/26/2026, 09:52

Styler shares a budget recipe for potato pancakes with cheese: a crispy crust, a cheesy filling, and a sour cream-garlic sauce. The dish is made without yeast or long kneading and is suitable for both breakfast and dinner.

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Vyshyvankas for schoolchildren ahead of September 1, 2026: from 530 hryvnia to 12,000 — what affects the price and how to choose

Culture 08/26/2026, 09:59

Ahead of September 1, 2026, prices for children's vyshyvankas in Ukraine range from 530 hryvnia for machine embroidery to 12,000 for handwork. RBC-Ukraine breaks down what the cost depends on and how to choose a comfortable model for a schoolchild.

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Vacancy No. 1: Who Is Actually Leading Ukraine's Dialogue with the US After Stepanishyna's Departure

Politics 08/26/2026, 09:46

The post of Ukraine's ambassador to the US has been vacant since Olha Stepanishyna's departure. Who is actually leading the dialogue with Washington and what is the real role of the diplomat — we break it down track by track.

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Search for Ukraine's new ambassador to the US: from Palysa to Kuleba — who is vying for the post in Washington

Politics 08/26/2026, 09:40

The post of Ukraine's ambassador to the US has been vacant since August 3: RBC-Ukraine and Politico name Palysa, Kuleba and other candidates, but no official decision has been made.

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Four waves of anomalous heat claimed at least 35,000 lives in Europe: who is paying the highest price

Health 08/26/2026, 09:28

Four record heat waves this summer led to at least 35,000 deaths in Europe. The highest excess mortality was recorded in Germany, France and Spain, where the figure has already exceeded 25,000.

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Andre Tan Named Five Techniques That Visually Balance a Figure With Wide Hips

Culture 08/26/2026, 09:34

Andre Tan named five styling techniques on Instagram that help visually balance a figure with wide hips: from the cut of trousers and the A-line silhouette to jacket length and accents on the upper body.

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Bad weather is moving in over Ukraine: where rain and thunderstorms are expected on August 26

Science 08/26/2026, 09:20

A weather front from the Balkans will bring rain and thunderstorms to the central regions, Zakarpattia, Bukovyna, and the south of the country. The rest of the territory will remain under the influence of an anticyclone with no precipitation.

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Secret visit by the CIA director to Moscow: Peskov calls it 'services contacts' as media report a warning on mobilization

Politics 08/26/2026, 09:11

CIA Director John Ratcliffe arrived in Moscow on 25 August without announcement aboard a C-17A aircraft. Peskov called the visit 'services contacts,' but media report a warning on mobilization and a request for a pause in strikes on 24–26 August.

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