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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The National newspaper front page dated August 11, 2026, featuring a headline about Scotland voting for independence under PM Burnham and a photo of Richard Burnham.

52% vs 48%: Scotland on the Brink of a New Split, but London Has Already Closed the Doors

Politics 08/12/2026, 00:33
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland on the Brink of a Split: A new poll shows that 52% of residents are ready to vote for independence! 📉 🇬🇧 However, London has responded with a refusal. Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated that there will be no second referendum. 📊 The figures of 2026 contradict the results of 2014, but legal barriers remain insurmountable. #Scotland #Referendum #UnitedKingdom #Politics
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News headline: British and Russian military chiefs under pressure to reboot channels with Moscow after four-year silence

Resumption of military contacts: UK Ministry of Defence assesses de-escalation mechanisms amid incidents in the English Channel

Politics 08/12/2026, 00:29
🇬🇧 The UK Ministry of Defence is considering restoring direct communication channels with the Russian Ministry of Defence to reduce escalation risks. 🚢 Against the backdrop of incidents in the English Channel and airspace, British military analysts emphasize the importance of technical dialogue. 📜 In accordance with international conventions, data exchange between military structures is standard practice. #UnitedKingdom #RussianMoD #EnglishChannel #Deescalation
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Oksana Ferchuk, Minister of Digital Transformation, discusses the strategy for digital defense and smart state for 2026

Digital Defense and Smart State: Oksana Ferchuk Unveils the Ministry of Digital Transformation's Strategy for the Second Half of 2026

Technology 08/12/2026, 00:20
🇺🇦 The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine has defined new priorities for 2026. Oksana Ferchuk spoke about the digital path for military personnel, the creation of a national LLM based on Google Gemma 3, and a proactive "Diia" app. 🔹 Brave1 Ecosystem: from conscription to veteran. 🔹 AI: test model by the end of the year. 🔹 Connectivity: development of 5G and Direct to Cell. #Ukraine #MinistryOfDigitalTransformation #Technology #Brave1 #AI
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TCC employee filling out documents in Mykolaiv, with a group of soldiers in the background

Fine for a turned-off camera: a court in Mykolaiv penalizes a TCC employee for violating video recording rules

Politics 08/11/2026, 22:31
⚖️ In Mykolaiv, a court fined a TCC employee 17,000 hryvnias for the lack of continuous video recording during citizen notification. 📹 Ombudsman Dmytro Lubyntsev called this an important signal: violating the Ministry of Defense Order No. 532 is classified as negligence. According to him, turned-off cameras create grounds for arbitrariness. 🔍 The decision was made against the backdrop of Operation "Honest Draft," during which the SBI is conducting searches in hundreds of TCCs across Ukraine.
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Group of members of the first all-Ukrainian association of descendants of victims of Polish repressions on building steps in Ternopil with banner 'Memory and Justice'

First All-Ukrainian Association of Descendants of Victims of Polish Repressions Established in Ternopil

Politics 08/11/2026, 21:20
🇺🇦 The first All-Ukrainian Association of descendants of victims of Polish repressions, "Memory and Justice," has been established in Ternopil. The organization is led by Taras Hrebeniak. 📜 The initiative aims to restore historical justice regarding the events of "Pacification" and Operation "Vistula". 🤝 Leaders emphasize: the organization is not against anyone, but for the truth and an honest view of history.
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Putin's Plan for Autumn 2026: Zelenskyy Reveals Scenario for 'Rapid' Mobilization After Parliamentary Elections

Putin's Plan for Autumn 2026: Zelenskyy Reveals Scenario for 'Rapid' Mobilization After Parliamentary Elections

Politics 08/11/2026, 21:09
🇺🇦 Zelenskyy reveals Putin's plan: after the 'simulation' of elections in Russia, a 'rapid' mobilization will begin — hundreds of thousands of soldiers by the end of 2026. Russian losses — 30k/month, 60% killed. 🇰🇵 North Korea may become a source of reinforcements. ⚠️ Challenge for Europe: the war may spill over Ukraine's borders. #UkraineWar #PutinMobilization #Zelensky
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Ukrainian activist with Ukrainian flag and scarf at a rally in Poland against Polish flag background

Rising Aggression: Ukrainians in Poland Report Surge in Hate Crimes

Politics 08/11/2026, 20:54
🇵🇱 Ukrainians in Poland are increasingly reporting to the police due to aggression: a 30% rise. 📉 In the first half of 2026, the number of complaints about hate crimes increased by a third compared to last year. 🇪🇺 The European Commission condemned the incidents and recalled the Framework Decision on combating racism, obliging countries to criminalize hate speech. 🛡️ Brussels is demanding that Warsaw implement new rules for victim protection adopted at the EU level. 📊 Despite the rise in aggression, Poland remains the country with the largest number of Ukrainians (over 961k), although their numbers are gradually decreasing.
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Iranian flag in front of an American flag in a city, symbolizing Iran's ultimatum to the US regarding the Strait of Hormuz

Iran issues ultimatum to US: Strait of Hormuz closed until 2029 and 'until Trump leaves'

Politics 08/11/2026, 20:33
🚨 Iran issues ultimatum to US: Strait of Hormuz closed until 2029! 🛑 Tehran conveyed conditions for opening the strait via intermediaries: cessation of wars in Lebanon and Gaza + unfreezing of assets. Iran sees no point in a deal with Trump and is ready to wait until January 2029. 📉 Oil prices are rising, the world is on the brink of an energy crisis. #Iran #StraitOfHormuz #USA #Trump #Oil #Geopolitics
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Group of Ukrainian refugees with suitcases and bags standing at the exit of a train station in Germany under a sign 'Welcome to Hanover'

Rise in Ukrainians under Temporary Protection in the EU: Germany, Italy, and Czechia Lead, but Poland Records Outflow

Politics 08/11/2026, 20:17
🇪🇺 📊 **Rise in Ukrainians under Temporary Protection in the EU: New Eurostat Data** In June 2026, the number of Ukrainians under temporary protection increased in 24 EU countries. 🏆 **Top Countries:** 🇩🇪 Germany: 1.28 million people (+29.2% of the total in the EU). 🇵🇱 Poland: 961 thousand people. 🇨🇿 Czechia: 390 thousand people. 📈 **Dynamics:** The largest growth was in Italy (+8.8%) and Czechia. Meanwhile, Poland records an outflow (-0.7%). 👥 **Demographics:** Ukrainians make up 98.5% of all refugees. There are more women (43.4%) and children (29.6%). 🏠 For those returning, the "Home" platform is operational. #Ukraine #EU #Migration #Eurostat #TemporaryProtection
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Andriy Pyshny at the court hearing on the diploma forgery case

The Case of Diploma Forgery Involving Andriy Pyshnyy: Court Orders SBU to Launch Investigation

Politics 08/11/2026, 20:02
🚨 Scandal surrounding Andriy Pyshnyy: Court orders SBI to launch investigation into possible diploma forgery of the NBU head. Expert Boris Kushniruk managed to initiate the case through the court, pointing to archival materials from Sumy. According to the investigation version, Pyshnyy may have obtained education documents without actually studying. This threatens a criminal case and the resignation of the regulator's head. 🏛️📜 #NBU #Pyshnyy #SBI #Ukraine
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Robert Gilman, US Marine released by Russia without exchange, in a cage during a court session

Putin's Humanitarian Gesture: Russia Releases US Marine Robert Gilman Without Exchange

Politics 08/11/2026, 19:33
🇺🇸 Russia has released American Marine Robert Gilman, who has been in prison since 2022. Vladimir Putin pardoned him for humanitarian reasons due to deteriorating health. The release occurred without a prisoner exchange. Gilman's condition is controversial: the family reported catatonia, while officials after release stated he is able to walk and talk. #Gilman #Russia #USA #Diplomacy
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People waiting to board an evacuation bus amid a psychological support program

«It will be difficult, but everything will be fine»: Ukraine launches new psychological support program for evacuees

Politics 08/11/2026, 19:26
🇺🇦 Ukraine has launched a new support campaign for evacuees: «It will be difficult, but everything will be fine». Fear of the unknown causes 60% of residents in frontline areas to remain under fire. Authorities have developed a step-by-step guide and expanded communication channels for assistance. Mandatory evacuation has been introduced for a number of villages in the Kherson region. 🚌📞 #Ukraine #Evacuation #Safety #News
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Cybersecurity specialist at a desk with a computer, symbolizing the work of the Ukrainian startup VulnWatch team in 2026

Cybersecurity in 2026: How Ukrainian Startup VulnWatch is Reshaping the Vulnerability Protection Market

Technology 08/11/2026, 19:02
🚀 Cyber threats are growing — and the protection market is following suit! Ukrainian expert Anton Kulik created VulnWatch — a service that checks websites for vulnerabilities in minutes. In 2025, there was a record number of vulnerabilities — 48,000+, and the damage from leaks was $4.4 million. Kulik received the Cases&Faces 2026 award and is now working on AI security. #cybersecurity #VulnWatch #AI #CyberTrust
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