Alexander Buran

Alexander Buran

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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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Oil tanker docked at a port, symbolizing the logistics of Kazakh oil in the Black Sea

Large-scale unloading: Ukraine and the US agree on the safety of Kazakh oil in the Black Sea

Politics 08/08/2026, 13:17
🛑 **Ukraine and the US have reached an agreement on the safety of oil tankers in the Black Sea.** 🛢️ Kyiv has pledged not to attack vessels carrying Kazakh oil and CPC facilities if they are not transporting Russian cargo. 📉 This decision aims to stabilize oil prices against the backdrop of the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz and ahead of the US elections. 🤝 Contact points have been created for information exchange between carriers and Ukraine. 🚫 Previously, attacks on vessels near Novorossiysk forced Kazakhstan to suspend supplies.
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Patriot missile system at Bundeswehr base in Mecheren, where military drone flyovers were detected

Night raid on the 'Patriot Yard': Series of military drone flyovers detected over a key Bundeswehr depot in Meckenheim

Politics 08/08/2026, 12:42
🚨 Night raid on the 'Patriot Yard': Series of military drone flyovers detected over a key Bundeswehr depot in Meckenheim. 📍 The facility in Meckenheim (North Rhine-Westphalia) is an underground warehouse 130 meters deep where Patriot air defense systems are repaired. 🛸 On the night of August 8, 2026, security recorded 6 flyovers. One drone circled over the police. ⚠️ Probable model: Fly-380 VTOL (wingspan 3.8 m, payload capacity >10 kg). 🕵️‍♂️ Investigation led by MAD and the Criminal Police. The accidental flight theory has been rejected. 🇩🇪 Incident occurs against the backdrop of a drone with explosives found in Leipzig on August 5. #Germany #Bundeswehr #Drones #AirDefense #Patriot
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with a serious expression against the backdrop of Ukraine's coat of arms, commenting on the tragedy in Pukhivka following drone strikes on Kyiv

Tragedy in Pukhovka: Zelenskyy Reports Death of a Family of Three in Drone Strike on Kyiv

Politics 08/08/2026, 11:43
🚨 Tragedy in Pukhovka: on the night of August 8, 2026, Russian drones attacked the Kyiv region. As a result of a strike on a residential house, a grandfather, grandmother, and their grandson were killed. Four more people were injured, including a 15-year-old teenager. Zelenskyy called to strengthen air defense and impose sanctions against the production of Russian missiles. 🇺🇦💔
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Young couple in a civil partnership discussing financial documents and property while sitting on the floor in a living room with a laptop and papers

Cohabitation in Ukraine: When property can be divided without a marriage certificate, and when it cannot

Politics 08/08/2026, 09:50
🏠 Cohabitation in Ukraine: how to divide property without a marriage certificate? 📜 According to Art. 74 of the Family Code of Ukraine, cohabitants have the right to joint property, but only upon proof of a "common household". 💼 ⚖️ Courts require not just cohabitation, but mutual rights and obligations. 🚫 Romantic relationships ≠ family in the eyes of the law. 💰 Property in the name of one partner is personal until proven otherwise. 🏡 Installment real estate is divided only based on actual contributions. 📝 Lawyers' advice: conclude a written agreement on the property regime in advance! #Ukraine #Cohabitation #Property #LegalAdvice #FamilyLaw
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Serafim Gordienko in the studio discussing the evolution of the conflict from the romance of 2022 to the 'war of machines'

From the romance of 2022 to the 'war of machines': how the nature of the conflict changed in the eyes of Seraphim Gordienko

Politics 08/08/2026, 09:12
🇺🇦 AFU serviceman Seraphim Gordienko told how the nature of the war changed: from youthful maximalism in 2022 to the cold 'war of machines' after 2023. 🔹 At 19, he went to the front thanks to 'heroic upbringing' and received a personal order from Valerii Zaluzhnyi to bypass the age limit. 🔹 The romance of war ended after the Zaporizhzhia counteroffensive: now it is a systematic conflict where drones and infantry are inseparable. 🔹 Gordienko: 'We were afraid of not making it to the war, but now we understand: this is a long job of military machines.' #Ukraine #AFU #SeraphimGordienko #War #MetaRomanticism
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Teacher in a traditional Ukrainian vyshyvanka showing work to students in a classroom, illustrating the implementation of new educational standards and preparation for school profiling in Ukraine.

Education Reform in Ukraine: Preparation for Subject Specialization from 2027 and New Inclusion Standards

Politics 08/08/2026, 08:31
🇺🇦 The Cabinet of Ministers has approved changes to state education standards. Key innovations include: preparation for subject-specialized learning from 2027, introduction of a Ukrainian studies component for children abroad and in occupied territories, and a change in terminology in inclusion — from diagnosis to functional difficulties. Also, the number of hours for history and civic education in grades 7–9 has been increased. 📚📝
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Pentagon logo against the backdrop of the American flag: dismissal of the general responsible for Ukraine support and NATO flank

Pentagon removes general responsible for Ukraine support and NATO flank: causes and consequences

Politics 08/08/2026, 07:31
🇺🇸 The Pentagon has prematurely removed General Charles Costanza, who was responsible for Ukraine support and the NATO flank. The removal occurred 2 months before the end of his term. Temporary command was assumed by Brigadier General John Mountford. The successor will be Thomas Felty. The reasons for the removal are unclear: some sources say it is politically neutral, while others link it to the reduction of the US presence in Europe. 🇵🇱 In Poland, the deployment of an armored brigade has already been canceled, but Trump has promised 5,000 troops. 🇺🇦 The impact on aid to Ukraine and NATO trust is in question. #Pentagon #Ukraine #NATO #USA
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Ursula von der Leyen in front of EU flag: backing Graham bill and tightening sanctions against Russia

Von der Leyen backs Graham bill: EU and US join forces for total economic strangulation of Russia

Politics 08/08/2026, 06:20
🇪🇺 Ursula von der Leyen welcomed the U.S. Senate's adoption of the Graham bill on new sanctions against Russia. 🇺🇸 🔹 The Senate voted 86 to 11. 🔹 The U.S. will have the right to impose tariffs of up to 100% on goods from countries buying Russian oil. 🔹 The EU and U.S. synchronized efforts: EU's 21st sanctions package + Graham bill. 🎯 Goal: Block all sources of Kremlin income, including the "shadow fleet" and energy exports. #Sanctions #Russia #EU #USA #War #Economy
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Soldier in German Flecktarn camouflage uniform with German flag on sleeve operating a machine gun on armored vehicle

German gear on the front line: how Bundeswehr equipment is changing the lives of Ukrainian soldiers

Politics 08/08/2026, 04:14
🇺🇦🇩🇪 Ukrainian soldiers have begun to massively use new German uniforms produced by Hexonia. This is part of the KBS SK system being implemented in the Bundeswehr. Soldiers praise the quality and convenience, but note that body armor arrives less frequently. 🔹 NATO allocated €70 billion to Ukraine in 2026. 🔹 Germany is updating protection under the MOBAST system. #Ukraine #Bundeswehr #Equipment #MilitaryAid
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