Andrey Kosynko

$3.35 billion: how Ukraine received a new tranche from the World Bank and the reforms behind it

Politics 07/11/2026, 02:18

🇺🇦 Ukraine received $3.35 billion from the World Bank — funds will go to social expenses and reforms. 📈 The tranche required 13 new laws and guarantees from the UK and Japan. 💼 By 2026 — another $1 billion upon fulfillment of conditions. #Ukraine #WorldBank #Reforms

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Tusk on the Ukraine Crisis: 'Russians Would Be Happy' — How Ankara Tried to Prevent a Break

Politics 07/11/2026, 02:11

Polish PM Tusk warned that a crisis in relations with Ukraine benefits the Kremlin. Leaders met in Ankara, but historical disputes remain unresolved. Warsaw calls for truth and a fight against bots. 🇵🇱🇺🇦🤝

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New 2000 hryvnia banknote: why experts do not expect an inflation surge

Economy 07/11/2026, 01:39

🇺🇦 The National Bank has unveiled a new 2000 hryvnia banknote featuring the portrait of Vasyl Stus. Experts do not expect an inflation surge but acknowledge the risks. When will it enter circulation? 🤔 #economy #ukraine #nationalbank

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Zelenskyy states that Ukrainian weapons have reached all Russian refineries: from Siberia to the Moscow region

Politics 07/11/2026, 01:35

🚀 Zelenskyy states that Ukrainian drones have struck all Russian refineries — from Siberia to the Moscow region. 🛢️ Gasoline production in Russia covers only 65% of demand. #Ukraine #Russia #OilRefining

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Bulgaria cancels threat to block EU's 21st sanctions package against Russia

Politics 07/11/2026, 01:29

Bulgaria cancels threat to block EU's 21st sanctions package against Russia. Prime Minister Rumen Radev, who previously threatened a veto, agreed to the adoption of the package but retained objections regarding Patriarch Kirill, Vagit Alekperov, and metro spare parts supplies. 🇧🇬🚫🇷🇺

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Emergency power outages in Izyum: how residents are coping with blackouts

Incidents 07/11/2026, 01:19

Emergency power outages have begun in the Izyum hromada. Several villages and part of the city are left without electricity. Specialists are already working to restore power supply. ⚡️🔧

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British tanks funded by the EU: Ukraine gains access to a new arms market

Politics 07/11/2026, 01:12

Ukraine will be able to purchase British weapons using European loan funds. 🇺🇦🇬🇧 Brussels and London have agreed on the final terms of the deal, which will be announced on July 13 in Paris. This decision will accelerate the delivery of weapons to the front and strengthen the integration of defense industries.

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Dollar and Euro Drop: NBU Lowers Currency Rates Amid Fuel Risks

Economy 07/11/2026, 00:58

NBU lowered the official exchange rate of the dollar and euro on July 13: the dollar fell by 2 kopecks, the euro by 1. 📉 Experts cite the fuel factor as the main risk for the hryvnia, although there is currently no systemic fuel shortage. 💸

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Junior Sergeant of 'Skeli' under suspicion for beating a chaplain and a lieutenant colonel: DBR investigation details

Politics 07/11/2026, 00:41

A junior sergeant of the 'Skeli' battalion is suspected of beating a chaplain and a lieutenant colonel. The SBI is investigating two episodes of violence: in one case, the clergyman suffered a broken jaw, and in the other, the officer broke a rib. The investigation is taking place against the backdrop of a major scandal regarding torture and deaths in the battalion. ⚖️🇺🇦

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Kyiv Funicular Closed for Summer Repairs: Passengers to Seek Alternatives

Incidents 07/11/2026, 00:30

Kyiv Funicular Closed for Summer Repairs! 🚧 The connection between the Upper Town and Podil will be unavailable until nearly the end of summer due to scheduled works and car testing. Passengers will have to seek alternative routes.

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Salary scandal: why Shakhtar rejected the transfer of Maksym Taloverov

Sports 07/11/2026, 00:20

High-profile negotiation failure: Shakhtar rejected the transfer of Maksym Taloverov due to an inflated salary. The player requested 1.5 million euros, which is more than captain Matviyenko earns. President Akhmetov personally cancelled the deal, calling the demands unacceptable. ⚽💸🚫

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New 2000 Hryvnia Banknote: NBU Introduces Note Featuring Shukhevych's Portrait

Economy 07/10/2026, 23:52

Starting September 4, new 2,000 hryvnia banknotes featuring the portrait of Roman Shukhevych will enter circulation in Ukraine. The NBU explains this is necessary to adapt the monetary system to rising prices and simplify transactions for citizens. 🇺🇦💸

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Paris safe, London ablaze: how the France vs Morocco final shifted the epicenter of riots

Sports 07/10/2026, 23:45

France's victory over Morocco (2-0) at the 2026 World Cup led to an unexpected scenario: Paris avoided riots thanks to 20,000 police officers, while London plunged into chaos. In the Edgware Road district, Moroccan fans staged looting and attacked the police, injuring one officer. 🇫🇷🇬🇧🚨

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New Front in the War: Russia Changes Tactics for Interfering in Moldova's Elections Using TikTok

Politics 07/10/2026, 23:32

Moldovan intelligence services have warned of a new wave of Russian interference in the 2026 elections. The Kremlin is changing tactics: instead of Telegram, TikTok is now being used for disinformation, with the main goal being the undermining of trust in democracy. 🇲🇩🇷🇺📉

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Oil surges 6%: How escalation in the Persian Gulf and threats to the Strait of Hormuz hit the market

Economy 07/10/2026, 22:43

Brent and WTI oil prices rose by 6% and 5% respectively against the backdrop of the escalating conflict in the Persian Gulf. 🛢️📉 Experts link the surge to the halt of transit through the Strait of Hormuz and attacks by Iranian military on US infrastructure. 🇮🇷🇺🇸

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Rating Drop and Fuel Shortage: How Strikes on Refineries Affect Russians' Trust in Putin

Politics 07/10/2026, 22:37

Putin's trust rating is falling for the second week in a row: VTsIOM and FOM record a decline in figures. The main topic of the week for Russians was not the front, but the gasoline shortage and price hikes due to strikes on refineries. The Kremlin rejected the idea of a ceasefire and is preparing for a new escalation. 📉⛽🇷🇺

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Netherlands Exhausted Reserves: Berendsen Urges Allies to 'Pressure' Countries to Aid Ukraine

Politics 07/10/2026, 22:18

Netherlands Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen stated that the country has transferred all possible air defense systems to Ukraine. He urged allies to "pressure" other states to increase missile supplies, as stocks in the Ukrainian Armed Forces are critically depleted 🇳🇱🇺🇦🚀

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Dollar and Euro Rise Again: Where to Buy Currency Most Profitably in Ukrainian Banks

Economy 07/10/2026, 22:15

Dollar and Euro rise again: Hryvnia loses ground. 📉🇺🇸💶 We have gathered the latest rates for July 10: where it is most profitable to buy or sell currency in banks and exchange offices. 🏦📊

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