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Founder and Editor-in-Chief of XAB.info. Received his education at the Odessa Polytechnic. Has been involved in web development and programming for over twenty years. Thanks to his technical background, he perfectly understands how algorithms, artificial intelligence, and the modern internet work.

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How to spot an unreliable person in a few minutes: behavioral markers they keep silent about

Opinions 08/21/2026, 02:28

Styler (RBC-Ukraine) lists behavioral markers of unreliable people: retelling other people's secrets, shifting blame, confusion in details, and a discrepancy between words and deeds. These signs help to recognize an unreliable interlocutor in time.

Defense Procurement Agency Tripled Armament Budget to 1.7 Trillion UAH: Zhumadilov Reveals Record Drone Deliveries Before Resignation

Politics 08/21/2026, 02:23

The head of AOZ DOT Arsen Zhumadilov stated that the armament resource grew from 633.3 billion to 1.717 trillion UAH, and international financing increased 16 times. In the first half of 2026, the army received more than 2.4 million FPV drones.

"There Was No Conflict": Zhumadilov Refutes Rumors of a Showdown with the Team of Former Defense Minister Fedorov

Politics 08/21/2026, 02:03

The head of the Defense Procurement Agency, Arsen Zhumadilov, refuted rumors of a conflict with the team of former Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov, stating that no confrontation over tenders existed.

Kyiv prepares a winter "shield" for the elderly and those with limited mobility: the city hall verifies needs and pre-books places in care homes

Politics 08/21/2026, 01:44

The Kyiv city hall is verifying the needs of elderly and immobile residents before the heating season: already more than 1,200 pensioners and 400 children with disabilities are ready for temporary relocation in case of power or heat outages.

Operation "Themis": NABU and SAP exposed a raider scheme involving MPs and officials of the President's Office

Politics 08/21/2026, 01:16

NABU and SAP, as part of Operation "Themis", exposed a raider scheme involving MPs and officials of the President's Office. They seized assets worth hundreds of millions of hryvnias, and Mudra was fired.

Pyshnyy Demands Government Remove Gladyschenko from Sense Bank — Hetmanets Calls for NBU Head's Dismissal

Politics 08/21/2026, 01:10

NBU Head Pyshnyy demanded the government terminate the powers of Sense Bank Supervisory Board Chairman Gladyschenko. In response, deputy Hetmanets accused the regulator of a belated reaction and called for his resignation.

«Magical Appearance» of TTPs and Risk of Supply Failures: The Ukrainian Arms Council Exposes a Systemic Glitch in Defense Procurement

Politics 08/21/2026, 00:56

The Executive Director of the Arms Council, Igor Fedirko, stated that in six months, the centers of competence prepared only 4 TTPs, while 80-85% of documents appeared on the eve of tenders. Some winners of 17 lots are refusing contracts, and delivery is shifted to 2027.

OpenAI Introduces Private Safety Processing: Fraud Protection Without Access to Message Content

Technology 08/21/2026, 00:23

OpenAI has introduced Private Safety Processing — a system that detects fraudulent scenarios based on a series of related requests without revealing the content of messages for ZDR corporate clients. Launch scheduled for September.

Arsen Zhumadilov Resigns as Head of the Defense Procurement Agency: Last Day of Work — August 31

Politics 08/21/2026, 00:10

The General Director of the Defense Procurement Agency, Arsen Zhumadilov, has submitted his resignation; his last day of work is August 31. Oleg Klyots will become the Acting Director. The departure is linked to a deadlock in procurement procedures.

MoD Competence Centers are Staffed Only to One-Tenth: Personnel Shortage Threatens to Disrupt Weapons Supplies

Politics 08/20/2026, 23:57

MoD competence centers, responsible for developing TTC for tenders, are staffed only to one-tenth of the authorized headcount. According to the head of the Council of Weapon Manufacturers, this threatens to disrupt weapons supplies to the front in the coming months.

Brave1 as the foundation for a Ukrainian DARPA: why the country's legal system is not ready for the right to fail

Technology 08/20/2026, 23:23

Igor Fedirko, Executive Director of the Council of Weapon Makers, stated that Brave1 could become the first step in creating a Ukrainian analogue of DARPA, although the main obstacle remains the legislation, which does not provide for a right to fail.

Stalled Billions: Why the Weapon Procurement Tender System is Failing and How the Gap in Technical Specifications Was Closed in Days

Politics 08/20/2026, 22:54

Billions of hryvnias from the EU reparations credit are idle: the tender system is stalling due to unlaunched centers of competence, and manufacturers are withdrawing from lots due to fines. However, some technical specifications appeared in a matter of days.

Baloga: In 2008, Ukraine was one step away from a patriarchate, but Yushchenko scuttled the deal with Bartholomew

Politics 08/20/2026, 22:02

Former head of the Presidential Secretariat Viktor Baloga told RBK-Ukraine that in 2008 Ukraine was one step away from a patriarchate, but the chance was scuttled by Yushchenko, who demanded that Filaret be appointed head.

"UGVs Become Drone Targets": Military Woman Explains Why Robots Won't Replace Armored Vehicles in Evacuating the Wounded

Opinions 08/20/2026, 21:51

Military woman Tatyana Chernovol stated that ground-based robotic complexes are too slow for evacuating the wounded and become targets of drones, so fast lightly armored vehicles are needed.

"This Is Not a War on the Frontline": EU Ambassador to Ukraine Urges the World to Speak Out Loudly About Russia's Killing of Civilians

Politics 08/20/2026, 21:41

EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarina Materanova urged the world to speak out loudly about Russia's killing of civilians after a nighttime attack on Kyiv in which, according to her data, at least 13 people were killed. The diplomat emphasized that this is not combat operations but strikes on residential buildings and hospitals.

Apple Watch Series 12: Insiders Expect the Return of the Premium Ceramic Case

Technology 08/20/2026, 21:27

According to insiders Kosutami and Mark Gurman, Apple may bring the ceramic case back to the Apple Watch Series 12. The material has not appeared in the lineup since Series 6 and has always been the most expensive option.

Russian Defense Ministry Brags About Missile Launches and 'Compelling Arguments,' Staying Silent on 13 Civilians Killed in Kyiv and the Region

Politics 08/20/2026, 20:44

The Russian Ministry of Defense published photos of missile launches and bragged about a massive strike on Ukraine, staying silent on 13 civilians killed. Kyiv called on allies to respond.

TAF Industries and Danish Upteko Agree on Joint FPV Drone Production in Denmark

Technology 08/20/2026, 20:09

TAF Industries and Danish Upteko signed a memorandum on joint FPV drone production in Denmark. Starting in early 2027, the parties plan to produce thousands of units per month, with 100% of the output going to the Armed Forces of Ukraine at the initial stage.

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