Alexander Buran

Alexander Buran

Founder and Editor-in-Chief
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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.

In the publication, he is responsible for strategy, editorial policy, and the final decision on controversial materials. He personally writes about technology, the internet, artificial intelligence, and politics — where it is important to separate real changes from loud headlines.

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Deputy Head of Ukraine’s Restoration Agency with microphone and remote — at center of scandal over parking space rental and contracts with Energoatom supplier

Parking space rental and explosive contract growth: How the Deputy Head of the Agency for Restoration was linked to an 'Energoatom' supplier

Politics 08/18/2026, 18:42
🚨 Scandal at the Agency for Restoration: Deputy Head Yurii Sverba, responsible for transparency, rents a parking space from the owner of a company whose contracts with 'Energoatom' have grown 7 times. The 'Kommersant' investigation links the rental to a sharp increase in public procurement. #Ukraine #Corruption #Sverba #AgencyForRestoration
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Smartphone displaying the 'Rezerv+' app with data from the Oberyh registry — illustrating digital mobilization and online deferment for teachers

Digital Mobilization: Ministry of Defense Launches Beta Testing of Online Deferment for Teachers in 'Rezerv+'

Politics 08/18/2026, 18:38
🇺🇦 The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has launched beta testing of a new service in the 'Rezerv+' application. Now teachers can arrange a deferment from mobilization online. 📱 **Key details:** • Deferment is available to teachers working at a workload of at least 0.75. • The system automatically checks data in state registries — certificates are not needed. • Earlier, in May 2026, scientific workers received this opportunity. ⚠️ **Important:** Earlier, failures were recorded in the application due to which citizens lost their deferments. The Ministry of Defense urges teachers to join the testing to improve the service. #RezervPlus #Mobilization #Ukraine #Teachers #News2026
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Ocean waves against the horizon, symbolizing the Strait of Hormuz in the context of Iran's ultimatum to the US

Iran Blocks Strait of Hormuz: Galibaf Issues Ultimatum to US Amid Trump's Plans

Politics 08/18/2026, 18:18
🚨 <b>CRISIS IN THE PERSIAN GULF</b> 🌊 Iran has officially announced the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz until the US fulfills the conditions of the Islamabad Memorandum. Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf accused Washington of violating the ceasefire. 🇺🇸 President Trump responded by announcing plans to declare the strait US territory. 🇷🇺 Russia continues to supply weapons to Iran via the Caspian Sea. The global economy is under threat. #Iran #Hormuz #Trump #Geopolitics
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Ancient Egyptian tomb TT 209 with sarcophagi and mummies, illuminated by beams of light

Seven Centuries of Rest: A Mummified Dog and Remains of 16 People Found in Ancient Egyptian Tomb TT 209

Science 08/18/2026, 18:03
🏺 Archaeologists in the Theban Necropolis (Luxor) discovered a unique tomb TT 209, where 16 people were buried over 700 years. 🐕 The main sensation is a mummified dog found above the remains of a couple. 📜 The study in Frontiers in Environmental Archaeology showed how ancient Egyptians adapted space, placing bodies one over another, while preserving the memory of ancestors. #Egypt #Archaeology #Mummies
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Why Successful Women Doubt Themselves: The Trap of the 'Backlash Effect' and Gender Codes of 2026

Opinions 08/18/2026, 17:53
🚀 Why do successful women doubt themselves? We analyze the trap of the "backlash effect" and gender codes of 2026. 📊 Harvard research and 2025 data show: women rate their skills 16% lower than men, even with equal results. ⚖️ The paradox of success: to grow, one must behave "unlike a woman," which causes social rejection. 🇺🇦 In Ukraine, gender stereotypes in careers are still recorded, exacerbating the situation. 🧠 This is not just "imposter syndrome," but the result of years of social programming. How to break this circle? Read in the article.
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Abstract visualization of a neural network symbolizing collective decision-making by AI agents without external commands.

AI Agents Learn to Negotiate Without Commands: Scientists Discover the 'Power of the Majority' in Neural Networks

Science 08/18/2026, 17:38
🤖 AI Breakthrough: Thousands of agents learn to negotiate without commands! Scientists from Science Advances discovered the 'Power of the Majority' — an effect analogous to magnetism. Neural networks synchronize spontaneously, overcoming human social limits. But there is a risk: AI may mass-select an error due to conformity. #AI #Science #TechNews
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Andrii Sybiha at a press conference at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine: confirmation of his position as head of the ministry in the new government

Andriy Sybiga retains the post of Foreign Minister in Koretsky's government: results of Zelensky's personnel reform

Politics 08/18/2026, 17:05
🇺🇦 Andriy Sybiga remains the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine in Koretsky's government. Zelensky confirmed the composition of the Cabinet of Ministers. 🔄 Personnel reform: Yulia Sviridenko resigned, Serhiy Koretsky became the new Prime Minister. ⚠️ Fedorov removed from the post of Minister of Defense, Klymenko transferred to the NSDC. #Ukraine #Politics #Sybiga #Koretsky
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with Yevhen Khmara, whom he has nominated for the position of Minister of Defense

Volodymyr Zelenskyy submits proposal to appoint Yevhen Khmara as Minister of Defense of Ukraine

Politics 08/18/2026, 16:56
🇺🇦 President Zelenskyy submits proposal to appoint Yevhen Khmara as Minister of Defense of Ukraine. Khmara is a professional military officer, former head of CSO "A" of the SBU, participant in operations to de-occupy Snake Island and strikes on the rear of the Russian Federation. His candidacy was discussed since July 2026, now the issue has been transferred to the Rada. #Ukraine #MinistryOfDefense #Khmara #Zelenskyy
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Latvian maritime drone NEWT21 in action on water, equipped with radar and surveillance cameras

Latvian naval drones NEWT21 enter serial production: how FOG and RAY are changing tactics in the Black Sea

Technology 08/18/2026, 16:50
🚀 Latvian startup NEWT21 has moved maritime drones FOG and RAY to serial production. 🇪🇺 The project is co-financed by the EU. 🔹 FOG — high-speed recon drone, already used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Black Sea and at US exercises. 🔹 RAY — cargo drone for logistics and medical evacuation. 🌊 This is an important step for the protection of maritime corridors and the fight against threats in the waters.
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Donald Tusk at a press conference commenting on the attack on Ukrainian children in Bydgoszcz

Tusk called the attack on Ukrainian children in Bydgoszcz an "anti-Polish action" and promised to detain the aggressors by the end of the week

Politics 08/18/2026, 16:45
🇵🇱 Polish PM Tusk condemns attack on Ukrainian children in Bydgoszcz: "This is an anti-Polish action!" Perpetrators urged to surrender voluntarily—otherwise arrest by the end of the week. Incident: Two adults attacked 12- and 14-year-old children for speaking Ukrainian. #Poland #Ukraine #Tusk #Bydgoszcz #AttackOnChildren
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Belgian Finance Minister Patrick Prevo warns about the risks of returning 200 billion euros of frozen Russian assets

Belgium sets condition on Russian assets: Prevot warns of risk of returning €200 billion

Politics 08/18/2026, 16:30
🇧🇪 Maxime Prévot stated that Belgium is ready to help Ukraine but demands guarantees regarding frozen Russian assets. The minister warned: if a court orders the return of €200 billion to Russia in 10–15 years, the Belgian budget will not withstand it. Brussels insists on collective responsibility of EU countries. #Belgium #Ukraine #MaximePrevot #RussianAssets
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Maryana Bezuglaya during a press conference at the Embassy of Ukraine in Belarus, discussing her return to the 'Servant of the People' faction

Maryana Bezuhla Returns to the 'Servant of the People' Faction: Reasons, Goals, and Prospects

Politics 08/18/2026, 16:20
🇺🇦 Maryana Bezuhla returns to the 'Servant of the People' faction after 2 years! 🔄 📌 Reasons: ✅ Creation of a special commission on military justice (non-factional deputies cannot head it) ✅ Stable right to participate in meetings ⚠️ Did not rule out a temporary format! 🔥 Previously criticized Zaluzhnyi, Syrskyi, Sodo, and Oleshchuk. 💬 'Not to be silent there, of course' — Bezuhla. #Ukraine #Politics #ServantOfThePeople #Bezuhla #MilitaryJustice
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Combat drone in flight against a clear sky, illustrating the scale of UAV losses

Record Drone Wave: Russia Admits Loss of 1,671 UAVs in 24 Hours

Politics 08/18/2026, 15:53
🚨 RECORD FOR AFU: Russia Admits Loss of 1,671 Drones in 24 Hours! 📉 Russian media updated data: Russian air defense allegedly shot down 1,671 UAVs, 10 aerial bombs, and 2 HIMARS missiles. 🔥 The figure grew from 1,478 to 1,671 in just 24 minutes — this is the largest strike in the entire war. 🤫 Neither the Russian Ministry of Defense nor the AFU General Staff officially comments on these figures. #Ukraine #War #Drones #AFU #RF
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