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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Sergey Gnezdilov in a podcast studio discussing the failure of mobilization and Zelensky's responsibility

"Silence Kills People": Sergei Gnezdilov on the Failure of Mobilization, Zelensky's Responsibility, and the Drone Illusion

Politics 08/12/2026, 17:23
🔥 Soldier Sergei Gnezdilov, in a tough interview with RBK-Ukraine, stated that the silence of the authorities kills people. He accused Zelensky of shifting responsibility for mobilization and called the casualty statistics a "manipulation". According to him, the "busification" of civilians turns the army into a "monster", and the thesis about drones is an illusion. #Ukraine #Army #Mobilization #Gnezdilov #War #Interview
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Building of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine in Kyiv, where a new order of military registration for citizens abroad was approved

Digital Border Control: Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers Approves New Military Registration Rules for Citizens Abroad

Politics 08/12/2026, 16:20
🇺🇦 The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved Resolution No. 981: new military registration rules for citizens abroad. 🔹 The "72-hour rule" is cancelled: the e-MRD is valid at the moment of the visit to the consulate. 🔹 Automatic registration: diplomats can enter data into "Obereg" without passing an MMC. 🔹 Database synchronization: data verification occurs via the "Reserve+" app. 📉 Experts discuss risks: the absence of a medical commission during registration may create legal loopholes. #Ukraine #MilitaryRegistration #Resolution981 #Obereg #ReservePlus
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A rocket launches into the sky with a bright fiery trail against clouds, illustrating the theme of transparency in missile testing called for by 41 states at the UN

41 States Call for Transparency in Missile Tests: New UN Safety Standard

Politics 08/12/2026, 14:42
🚀 **41 Countries Call for Transparency in Missile Tests** The US, Ukraine, and 39 other states have signed a UN statement demanding 24-hour advance notice for ICBM launches. 🔹 **Reason:** Increase in tests in the Pacific region without notification (incidents involving China and North Korea). 🔹 **Goal:** Reduce the risk of accidental escalation and miscalculations. 🔹 **Context:** The statement was published against the backdrop of a failed Chinese rocket launch and provocations by Pyongyang. #UN #Missiles #Security #Geopolitics
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Latvian Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš discussing issues with air defense and ammunition procurement

"Equipment was purchased, but ammunition was forgotten": Latvian PM admits critical error in air defense procurement

Politics 08/12/2026, 14:32
🚨 Scandalous admission in Riga: Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kučirskis stated that the country purchased anti-drone systems but "forgot" to buy ammunition for them. 🔹 Kučirskis called this a serious error by the authorities. 🔹 The media links the failure to the era of former Defense Minister Andris Sprūds. 🔹 The Prime Minister refused to name specific systems, citing secrecy. 🔹 Latvia positions itself as a leader in the drone sector, but reality refutes this status. #Latvia #AirDefense #Drones #Kučirskis #Defense
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Concept of the 2014 Microsoft Raven smartphone: front and back view with Windows logo

Microsoft Raven: The Tech Giant's Missed Opportunity. What the Cancelled 2014 Surface Phone Looked Like

Technology 08/12/2026, 14:27
📱 Microsoft Raven: The Tech Giant's Missed Opportunity. Photos of a secret 2014 Surface Phone prototype have appeared online. The device with a metal body and Windows logo could have become Microsoft's first own smartphone. ❌ The project was cancelled after the acquisition of Nokia. 🔄 The idea was revisited only in 2020 with the Surface Duo. #Microsoft #SurfacePhone #TechHistory #Raven
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European Commission building in Brussels with EU member flags and EU emblem — site of expansion decisions slowed by France and Germany in 2026

Trojan Horses in Brussels: Why France and Germany Are Slowing EU Expansion in 2026

Politics 08/12/2026, 13:45
🇪🇺 A dispute over EU enlargement is heating up in Brussels. France and Germany fear “Trojan horses” among new candidates and demand stricter accession criteria. 🛑 Key EU powers worry new members could use veto rights to block important decisions. Temporary restrictions on new countries’ powers are under discussion. ⚖️ Contradictions: Poland and the Baltics push for faster expansion for security reasons; Paris and Berlin favor slow reform and rigorous testing. 📉 In 2026, issues of veto power and rule of law have become major stumbling blocks for bloc enlargement.
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Burning tanker at sea, symbolizing Ukrainian attacks on vessels using Russian ports to transport Kazakh oil

FT: US Urges Kyiv to Halt Attacks on Caspian Pipeline Consortium Infrastructure

Politics 08/12/2026, 13:35
🚨 Exclusive: US Urges Ukraine to Halt Attacks on CPC! 🇺🇸🇺🇦 According to FT, after a call from Vice President Vance, Zelenskyy ordered no attacks on the terminal in Novorossiysk. 🛢️ Why? Chevron and ExxonMobil are involved in the project. 🔒 Conditions: Strikes are banned only on oil tankers carrying Kazakhstani oil. 🤔 Behind the scenes: A deal on air defense technologies is possible. #Ukraine #USA #Energy #Vance #Zelenskyy #CPC
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Vladimir Putin at Pacific Fleet exercises warns of mirror measures in case of ship seizures

Mirror Response in the Pacific: Putin Warns of Symmetrical Measures During Pacific Fleet Exercises if Ships are Seized

Politics 08/12/2026, 13:16
🚨 <b>Mirror Response in the Pacific!</b> Vladimir Putin at Pacific Fleet exercises in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (12.08.2026) warned the West: if Russian ships are arrested, we will respond in kind. Large-scale fleet maneuvers served as the backdrop for a tough statement on protecting the merchant fleet. 🌊🚢 #Putin #MerchantShips #Sanctions #PacificFleet
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