Andrey Kosynko
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Home Key at Risk: Bankers Demand Lifting of Moratorium on Apartment Seizure for Debts
Ukrainian bankers are demanding the lifting of the moratorium on apartment seizure for debts and allowing collection through notaries without court involvement. Experts warn: this could put borrowers' rights at risk and create a creditor monopoly. 🏠🔑⚖️
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Swedish Gripen Jets in Service with the Ukrainian Armed Forces: What is Known About Deliveries and Combat Arsenal
Ukraine will receive 16 JAS 39 Gripen fighters from Sweden this winter. We examine the armament these aircraft carry and how they will change the balance of power in the sky. 🇺🇦✈️🇸🇪
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Navy personnel receive higher education without leaving service: how the 'Vstup 2026' program works
🎓 Navy military personnel can now study without leaving service! The 'Vstup 2026' project allows for distance education—from school to master's degree. Even family members of soldiers can get a place. 🇺🇦💻
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The Price of Ambition: How a Conflict Over 'The Three-Body Problem' Led to the Execution of a Top Executive in China
In China, Xu Yao, a former top executive at Yoozoo Games, was executed for poisoning his boss, Lin Qi. The conflict arose over the rights to the Netflix series 'The Three-Body Problem.' The magnate's death shocked the industry, and the killer was executed four years after the crime. ⚖️🎮
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Iceland Overtakes Switzerland as the World's Most Expensive Country: How Tourism Broke the Economy
Iceland has reclaimed the title of the world's most expensive country, overtaking Switzerland. 🇮🇸📈 The main cause is the tourism boom, which has driven up inflation and housing prices. Experts warn: the country may become too expensive even for its own guests. 🏔️💸
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Prison for intimate photos: why the Verkhovna Rada ignored reality and refused to decriminalize pornography
The Verkhovna Rada voted against the decriminalization of pornography, leaving prison terms in place for intimate photos. Deputies called this hypocrisy, as the state demands taxes from OnlyFans but prosecutes content creators. 📉🚔
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Oil Shock: How Iran's Strike on a US Base Sent Fuel Prices Soaring
⚡️ Oil soared 2.5% after Iran's strike on a US base. Markets feared the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, but Trump denied rumors of peace. 🛢️📉
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The Belarusian Trail in 'Oreshnik': How Outdated Chips from Minsk Became a Threat to Kyiv
EU ambassadors in Kyiv were shown debris from the 'Oreshnik' missile: no Western chips were found inside, but rather Belarusian boards manufactured in 2014. Ukraine demands blocking electronics supply channels through Belarus to strike at the Russian military-industrial complex. 🇺🇦🇧🇾🚀
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The Taiwan Deadlock: Why the US-China Conflict Could Escalate into a Nuclear War
IISS experts warn: the US-China conflict over Taiwan is highly likely to escalate into a nuclear war. Beijing is rapidly expanding its arsenal, while "nuclear deterrence" rules in the region have yet to be established. ⚠️🚀
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Hot Carpathians and Cold Numbers: Why a 'Gold Rush' with a Catch is Hitting Western Ukraine's Hotels
Western Ukraine is turning into a construction site: 80% of new hotel investments are going to the Carpathians and Lviv. But experts are sounding the alarm—the market is oversaturated with standard projects, and many investors risk going into the red. 🔻🏨
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The Paradox of Ukrainian Hospitality: Revenue Grew 7-Fold, Yet Hotels Are Losing Money
Ukrainian hotel revenue has grown 7-fold, but the business is operating at a loss due to inflation and security costs. 🔥 Experts warn: in the coming years, only systemic players and niche projects will survive, while the 'middle class' of hotels will disappear. 🏨📉
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Kallas Controversy: EU Removes Mention of US Embassy 'Fleeing' Kyiv from Statement
The EU removed information from Kaja Kallas's statement claiming that the US embassy had left Kyiv. 🇪🇺🇺🇸 The Ukrainian MFA and the Americans themselves denied rumors of diplomats "fleeing," calling them lies. We analyze why Brussels had to correct a diplomatic error amidst threats from Russia. 🇷🇺
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10.8 Billion Hryvnias for the Front: How Ukraine Is Reshaping Its Economy for War Needs and Launching Exports
The Cabinet of Ministers allocated an additional 10.8 billion hryvnias for defense: funds were taken from PIT and taxes on casinos. Ukraine is actively scaling the production of drones and missiles, launching exports under the new Drone Deals format. 🇺🇦🛡️
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The Price of Credit: EU Demands Tax on Parcels and Reforms for Sole Proprietors in Ukraine
Ukraine must meet strict EU conditions to receive credit: a tax on all international parcels and a VAT reform for entrepreneurs. Parliament has already rejected similar initiatives, but now the issue is at a critical point — without reforms, aid tranches will not be unlocked. 💸📦
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Diplomatic Scandal: Kaja Kallas Incorrectly Claims US Embassy Left Kyiv
Kaja Kallas incorrectly claimed that the US embassy left Kyiv due to Russian threats. Kyiv and Washington promptly refuted these rumors, and the EU rushed to correct the text of the statement. 🇺🇸🇪🇺🇺🇦
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No Negotiator with Putin: EU Chooses Pressure Strategy Over Diplomacy
The EU refused to appoint a negotiator with Putin: Brussels believes there is no strategy yet, and the Kremlin is not inclined towards peace. Instead of diplomacy — new sanctions and a tough stance. 🇪🇺🚫🤝
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90 Billion Euros: How Zelensky Attempts to Secure a 'Forbidden' EU Loan Amidst Tax Reform Hurdles
Zelensky has submitted a bill to the Rada regarding a 90 billion euro loan from the EU. The funds are intended for the army and the budget, but there is a catch: the disbursement of the first tranches is tied to unpopular taxes on parcels, which parliament has not yet approved. 🇺🇦💸📉
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