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Ukraine to Build a VAT Increase to 21% into the 2027 Budget: What Is Known About the New Tax to Support Business

Economy 09/16/2026, 12:50

The 2027 budget draft builds in a possible VAT increase from 20% to 21% to insure business against military risks. The measure will require a separate law by the Rada; an alternative could be support from partners.

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State Budget 2027: Defense to Receive Nearly 44% of GDP, While Teachers and Doctors Are Promised Record Salaries

Economy 09/16/2026, 12:40

The Finance Ministry has published the draft 2027 state budget: expenditure will rise to 7.27 trillion hryvnias, defense will receive 43.8% of GDP, and salary increases are promised for teachers and doctors. However, the Finance Minister warned of the risk of delayed social payments without financing from the EU and the IMF.

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Zelensky Says Russia Attacked His Presidential Aircraft With Drones Over Moldova Twice in a Week

Politics 09/16/2026, 12:24

In a CBS News interview, Zelensky said Russia attacked his presidential aircraft with drones over Moldova twice in the past weeks. Chișinău confirmed the airspace violation and the departure delay on September 8.

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Part of Warsaw's Chopin Airport evacuated over unattended luggage: pyrotechnics team inspecting the item

Incidents 09/16/2026, 12:18

On the evening of September 15, departure terminals A and B at Warsaw's Chopin Airport were evacuated due to unattended luggage. A pyrotechnics team is inspecting the item; the number of people evacuated was not disclosed.

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Ukraine Submits 2027 Budget Draft to the Rada: Nearly 44% of GDP Allocated to Defense

Economy 09/16/2026, 12:11

Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers submitted the 2027 state budget draft to the Rada on September 15: 4 trillion 885 billion hryvnia (nearly 44% of GDP) has been allocated to defense. At least 1 trillion hryvnia in international assistance is expected.

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Ukraine to propose raising VAT to 21% to fund a state compensation fund for business losses from shelling

Economy 09/16/2026, 12:02

Ukraine's Ministry of Economy proposes raising VAT by 1 p.p. to 21% to create a state fund compensating business losses from shelling. The special fund will begin operating in 2027.

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Meghan Markle Celebrated Prince Harry's 42nd Birthday: Rare Family Photos and a Love Confession

Culture 09/16/2026, 11:54

On the day of Prince Harry's 42nd birthday, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, published a video on Instagram featuring rare family photographs and a tender love confession. The couple is marking the anniversary in the United Kingdom after returning from the United States.

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Map of "Shahed" movements may become available to all Ukrainians: President's adviser proposes opening data to the public

Politics 09/16/2026, 11:46

Ukrainian President's adviser Sergey Beskrestnov proposed giving the entire population access to a map of "Shahed" movements, while keeping military data in restricted access. Gas stations and Ukrzaliznytsia have already been granted such access.

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Poland crushed Ukraine at EuroVolley 2026: the 'blue-and-yellow' lost the top spot but secured a playoff berth

Sports 09/16/2026, 11:37

The Ukrainian volleyball team suffered its first loss at EuroVolley 2026, losing to Poland. Despite this, the 'blue-and-yellow' secured a playoff berth, while Poland seized the lead in the group.

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Zelensky Appoints Brigadier General Kovalenko as Commander of the Armed Forces' Communications and Cybersecurity Troops

Politics 09/16/2026, 11:29

Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree appointing Brigadier General Oleksiy Kovalenko as Commander of the Armed Forces' Communications and Cybersecurity Troops. Prior to this, he had been serving as acting commander since 2023.

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Zelensky Fires General Prosecutor Kravchenko: Timeline of the 'Carthage' Scandal

Politics 09/16/2026, 11:21

Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree dismissing General Prosecutor Ruslan Kravchenko. On 15 September, the Verkhovna Rada supported the decision against the backdrop of the scandal surrounding the 'Carthage' case.

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Unknown drone crashes a kilometer from a Bundeswehr air base near Hanover: large-scale police operation launched in Germany

Incidents 09/16/2026, 11:10

In Lower Saxony, near Hanover, debris from an unknown drone was found a kilometer from the Bundeswehr air base in Wunstorf. The LKA launched a large-scale operation; the origin of the UAV is being established.

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Ukraine Races to Build Interceptors Against Jet-Powered Shaheds: July Failures, Loss of Initiative, and First Successful Test on September 15

Politics 09/16/2026, 10:59

Ukraine is testing new interceptor drones against jet-powered Shaheds, but the July trials ended in failures and crashes. The Air Force offers an optimistic outlook, and on September 15 the first successful interception was recorded.

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Chinese Horoscope for September 16: Rooster, Ox, Dragon, and Snake Emerge from a Tough Streak

Culture 09/16/2026, 10:49

Astrologers named four signs of the Chinese horoscope — the Rooster, the Ox, the Dragon, and the Snake — for which September 16, 2026, will become a turning point, marking the end of a tough streak and the beginning of positive changes in finances and personal life.

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“Money only for three areas”: Ukraine sharply narrows budget financing from September 15

Economy 09/16/2026, 10:39

People's Deputy Olena Vasylievska-Smahliuk stated that from September 15 only three key sectors are being funded in Ukraine. Experts warn of the risk of losing part of the $29.5 billion in external financing.

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PianoBoy Returns: Who Will Produce Ukraine's National Selection for 'Eurovision 2027' and What Will Change in the Format

Culture 09/16/2026, 10:30

Ukraine has announced the musical producer of the National Selection for 'Eurovision 2027' — it is once again Dmytro Shurov (PianoBoy). Applications are open until 2 November 2026, and the contest will be hosted by Burgas, Bulgaria.

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Ukraine introduces dynamic electricity pricing: what will change for consumers with smart meters

Economy 09/16/2026, 10:21

On September 15, NRECU approved amendments to the retail electricity market rules: consumers with smart meters will gain the right to dynamic pricing, and switching suppliers will become free. The reform is aimed at integrating Ukraine with European energy markets.

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Zelensky revokes decree awarding the title of Hero of Ukraine to Major Spasskyi, a figure in the Maidan cases

Politics 09/16/2026, 10:13

By Decree No. 894/2026 of 7 September, President Zelensky revoked the August decision to award Major Yuriy Spasskyi the title of Hero of Ukraine. No official reasons are given, however, Spasskyi is a subject of criminal cases over the events of the 2013–2014 Revolution of Dignity.

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