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Andrei Kostin, the Ukrainian ambassador to the Netherlands, stated that Kyiv is asking Amsterdam to release €2 billion early from reserved military aid for air defense missiles and drone interceptors.

The strikes of August 11 and 16 halted Zaporizhstal and ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih — 72% of steel production in Ukraine. By the end of 2026, output could fall by 2 million tonnes.

📢 The Verkhovna Rada announced plans to double scholarships starting September 1, 2026! 💰 New figures: • Min. scholarship: 4,000 UAH • Presidential: 20,000 UAH ⚠️ But there is a nuance: the final decision lies with the Cabinet of Ministers and the Ministry of Finance. No official resolutions yet. #Ukraine #Scholarships #Students #Budget2026

🇨🇳 China surpasses US in science spending: in 2024, the PRC invested $615 billion, showing a 13.1% growth. 🇺🇸 The US spent $604 billion, focusing on AI. 📊 Japan is in third place with $140 billion. 📉 US sanctions pushed China towards import substitution in electronics. #Science #China #USA #Technology

Kyiv returned 1.25 billion UAH allocated for backup heating to the budget due to bureaucratic delays. Experts warn: the city lost time preparing for winter, and the capital has become a laggard in implementing resilience plans. ❄️🏭