Andrey Kosynko

Ukraine disables 8 of Wildberries' 10 largest warehouses: Kotovsk hit again

Economy 08/26/2026, 13:41

Since the start of July, Ukrainian strikes have disabled eight of Wildberries' ten largest warehouses in Russia. On the night of August 26, the logistics center in Kotovsk, Tambov Oblast, was again hit by drones.

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Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center declares 'brown' danger level: rivers in the Dniester, Sian, and Western Bug basins drop to historic lows

Incidents 08/26/2026, 13:07

UkrHMIC declared Level III of danger — 'brown' — due to water levels in the Dniester, Sian, and Western Bug basins falling to historic lows at the end of August.

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Dollar and euro fall: what rates Ukrainian banks and exchange offices set on August 26

Economy 08/26/2026, 12:54

By the morning of August 26, the dollar and euro became cheaper at Ukrainian exchange offices and banks. The average dollar selling rate is 44.80 UAH, and the euro — 52.18 UAH. The most favorable rates are offered by Oschadbank and Monobank.

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Kellogg Reveals Putin's Territorial Goals: From Odesa to Zaporizhzhia and the Hitler Analogy

Politics 08/26/2026, 12:19

Former Trump special envoy Keith Kellogg told RBC-Ukraine that Putin does not intend to end the war and is targeting Odesa and Zaporizhzhia Oblasts, comparing his strategy to Hitler's expansion.

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Ukrainian forces advance in Sumy and Kharkiv oblasts: ISW records counterattacks and strikes on Russian rear areas

Politics 08/26/2026, 12:06

According to ISW, over two days the Ukrainian forces advanced in Sumy and Kharkiv oblasts, counterattacked on the Redkodub–Nove sector, and struck Russian rear targets. Kyiv refuted the capture of Nove Konstantynivka.

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Belarus Builds Military Training Ground with a 60-Car Railway Siding Near the Ukrainian Border: Project Details

Politics 08/26/2026, 16:37

In the Gomel Region, near Yakimovka station, Belarus is building a military training ground with a 60-car siding and a ramp for unloading heavy equipment. The facility strengthens the southern direction near the border with Ukraine.

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Fuel Prices at Ukrainian Gas Stations on August 26: Gap Between Operators Reaches 6 Hryvnia per Liter

Economy 08/26/2026, 10:59

As of August 26, 2026, Ukrainian gas stations have kept prices at the previous day's level, but the gap between operators reaches 6 hryvnia per liter. The largest spread is in the diesel fuel segment.

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Congress, Patriot, and Sanctions: The Tasks Facing Ukraine's New Ambassador to the United States

Politics 08/26/2026, 10:46

Ukraine's new ambassador to the US will have to build a working relationship with Congress, ensure ammunition supplies for Patriot systems, and promote sanctions against Russia. Experts point to the embassy's resource shortages.

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"Ready to Compete with Italian Brands": The Founder of YARMICH on How a Men's Tailoring Business Started with Three Suits on a Sofa

Economy 08/26/2026, 10:40

YARMICH founder Yaroslav Kuzmych told Wave RBC.UA in an interview how a men's tailoring business began with three suits photographed on a sofa in a student apartment and listed on OLX. Today the brand counts nine boutiques, dresses Ukrainian stars, and is ready to compete with Italian labels.

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“Keep the number of children at pre-war levels”: President of the Ukrainian Fencing Federation names the sport's main challenge amid the war

Sports 08/26/2026, 09:04

Mikhail Ilyashev, President of the National Fencing Federation of Ukraine, stated that the main challenge for the sport amid the war is keeping the number of children practicing fencing at pre-war levels. At the same time, he reported a 15 percent growth in children's league participants last season and financial difficulties that prevented sending all disciplines to the World Championship in Hong Kong.

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UN and Red Cross aid is not considered income: when payments do not affect your pension

Economy 08/26/2026, 08:58

Attorney Elena Voronkova explained that charitable aid from the UN and international funds is not included in annual income and does not affect social benefits, provided two conditions are met.

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Japan Stands Up for the ICC: Takaichi Accuses the US of Trying to "Eliminate" the Court

Politics 08/26/2026, 08:44

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi stated on August 25 that Tokyo will defend the ICC from US sanctions pressure following restrictions against the court's President Akane. Bloomberg calls this a rare public conflict between allies.

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Drones Attack Kstovo: One of Russia's Largest Refineries — LUKOIL-Nizhnekamsknefteorgsintez — Enveloped in Flames

Incidents 08/26/2026, 08:26

On the night of August 26, drones attacked Kstovo in Nizhny Novgorod region: preliminary data indicates that the LUKOIL-Nizhnekamsknefteorgsintez refinery, with a capacity of about 17 million tons, was engulfed in flames. Local authorities have not yet commented on the situation.

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China Rejects US Sanctions Demands Over Iranian Oil Purchases and Threatens Countermeasures

Politics 08/26/2026, 16:22

Lin Jian, the official spokesperson of the PRC Ministry of Foreign Affairs, rejected US demands to halt purchases of Iranian oil and declared readiness to apply the law on countering foreign sanctions.

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China and India Agree to Continue Dialogue on the Himalayan Border: Next Round Set for 2027 in India

Politics 08/26/2026, 06:59

Following talks in Beijing on August 25, 2026, China and India agreed to continue the dialogue on the disputed Himalayan border and set the next round for 2027 in India.

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Iranian State TV Aired a Clip on a 'Conspiracy' Against Trump's Son: U.S. Secret Service Confirms It Is Reviewing the Threat

Politics 08/26/2026, 06:46

Iranian state TV aired a clip on an alleged conspiracy against 20-year-old Barron Trump, with a $10 million bounty. The U.S. Secret Service confirmed it is aware of the recording and is reviewing the threat.

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Macron's Weapons Egoism: France Demands Ukraine Close the Loophole for American Patriot Missiles

Politics 08/26/2026, 06:20

France is demanding strict deadlines on the exemptions that allow Ukraine to buy non-European weapons with EU money. Nine countries led by Germany are protesting, citing a lack of European production capacity.

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Paris Against 'Unlimited' Purchases: France Wants Exemptions for Non-EU Ukrainian Weapons to Be Temporary

Politics 08/26/2026, 05:34

Paris is pushing for the exemptions on Ukrainian weapons purchases outside the EU to remain temporary, while nine Northern and Eastern European countries demand maximum freedom of procurement for Kyiv.

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