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Mobilization and Exemption: How Quickly Protection is Annulled Upon Termination and What Employers Should Do

Politics 07/23/2026, 20:38

🚨 Mobilization exemption is automatically annulled within 24 hours of termination! A lawyer explains how the system works and what employers should do when replacing an employee. ⏳ Updating data in "Diia" can take up to 2 days — take this into account when planning personnel changes. #mobilization #exemption #ukraine

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Koretsky's Cabinet of Ministers cancels the plan to create a Coordination Center for Reserves

Politics 07/23/2026, 10:36

The government of Serhiy Koretsky has annulled the resolution on the creation of a Coordination Center for Reserves. The initiative by the previous Cabinet of Ministers sparked criticism and was not implemented due to comments from developers. 🇺🇦📉

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Ukrainian Drones in the US: Washington Signs Historic Agreement for Military Trials

Politics 07/22/2026, 12:02

Ukraine and the US have signed a historic Statement of Intent: the US military will gain access to Ukrainian drones for testing. This is the first step toward potential joint production of combat drones on US soil. 🇺🇸🇺🇦🚁

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Poland launches competition for mini-interceptor drones: strict requirements for speed and autonomy

Technology 07/22/2026, 09:17

The Polish Ministry of Defense is seeking a killer drone weighing up to 2 kg to combat enemy UAVs. 🇵🇱 Requirements include a speed of 150 km/h and autonomy. The competition is part of the "Eastern Shield" program, where record-breaking sign-ups for exercises were achieved, but the construction of defensive lines is progressing slowly. 🛡️🚁

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SVR reveals NATO data: Germany could create nuclear weapons within a year without testing

Politics 07/21/2026, 19:24

SVR reveals NATO data: Germany could create nuclear weapons within a year without testing. The project involves 30 institutes and 6 reactors. Alliance experts are concerned about Berlin's plans to create its own "nuclear umbrella" 🇩🇪☢️

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Britain and Germany Launch Secret Program to Develop Missile for War Against Russia

Politics 07/21/2026, 13:35

🇬🇧🇩🇪 London and Berlin have launched the secret Deep Precision Strike program. The goal is to create a 2,000 km range missile for the war against Russia by 2034. The project aims to reduce Europe's dependence on the US. 🚀

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First batch of body armor for female Armed Forces of Ukraine soldiers enters service

Politics 07/21/2026, 12:41

The AFU has received body armor created specifically for female soldiers for the first time. 🇺🇦 The first batch of 2,000 units has already been purchased for 47 million hryvnias. The new vests take anatomy into account and improve protection. 🛡️

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Made in the Brigade: How Ukrainian Soldiers Created the Affordable and All-Terrain 'Pegasus' Robot for Frontline Logistics

Technology 07/21/2026, 11:52

Ukrainian soldiers from the 115th TDB Brigade created their own 'Pegasus' robot, which is cheaper than factory analogues and goes where vehicles get stuck. 🚜🇺🇦 The robot transports up to 370 kg of cargo and runs on swappable batteries, which is critical for frontline logistics. #Robots #Military #Technology

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Defense line in the north: how Ukraine is preparing a 'kill zone' against a possible invasion from Belarus

Politics 07/19/2026, 18:09

Ukraine is building a powerful defense line on the border with Belarus, creating a 'kill zone' and reinforcing Dnieper islands 🇺🇦🛡️. Border guards are preparing for a possible invasion by installing anti-tank obstacles and monitoring the movement of equipment in the north. The situation is under control, but the threat remains ⚠️🚧

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Exemption from mobilization in 2026: strict salary requirements and new rules for businesses

Politics 07/19/2026, 08:07

In 2026, new rules for exemption from mobilization came into force: private companies must pay employees a minimum of 1200 euros and confirm the status of a critically important enterprise. Experts forecast a reduction in the number of exempted persons by 5-15% by the end of the year. 🇺🇦💼📉

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MiG-29 Negotiations: Ukraine Demands Not Just Aircraft, But Also Service. Why Did the Deal with Poland Hit a Dead End?

Politics 07/18/2026, 18:03

Ukraine and Poland continue negotiations on the transfer of MiG-29s, but the deal has hit a dead end due to repair conditions. Kyiv demands that Warsaw pay for the modernization of the aircraft and provide service equipment. In return, Poland may receive Ukrainian drones. 🇺🇦✈️🇵🇱

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Zelensky on Poland: Gratitude for Support and New Steps to Strengthen Security

Politics 07/17/2026, 20:20

🇺🇦 Zelensky held a meeting on Ukraine's policy towards Poland. The President thanked Poland for its support and announced new steps to strengthen security. 🤝 #Ukraine #Poland #Zelensky

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Lessons from Ukraine: Japan shifts defense strategy and bets on cheap drones

Politics 07/17/2026, 03:41

Japan is changing its military doctrine, inspired by Ukraine's experience: Tokyo is abandoning expensive systems in favor of mass cheap drones. 🇯🇵🇺🇦 The 2026 budget allocates $1.7 billion for UAV development, while authorities are considering purchasing Ukrainian drones and exchanging technologies to defend against China.

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First Flight of Eurofighter Tranche 4: A New Standard for the German Air Force and Allies

Technology 07/16/2026, 14:44

The Eurofighter Tranche 4 fighter jet, created for the German Air Force, has successfully completed its first flight. The new aircraft is equipped with an advanced AESA radar, providing a combat advantage, and will form the basis for updating the air fleets of Germany, Italy, and Spain by 2030. 🇩🇪✈️🇪🇺

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Mikhail Fedorov on working in the defense sector: 'I have never let the president down'

Politics 07/16/2026, 12:28

At a briefing, Mikhail Fedorov stated that he has never let the president down and has not participated in corruption schemes. He spoke about digital reforms and problems with the blocking of his proposals to change the army command. 🇺🇦📉

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45 days to fix errors: Ukraine launches temporary reservation for employees with military registration issues

Technology 07/16/2026, 09:08

Ukraine has launched a 45-day temporary reservation for employees with military registration issues. Employers can protect personnel via 'Diia', even if employees are listed as wanted. The main thing is to fix the documents before the deadline expires. ⏳🇺🇦

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Grants up to 8 million UAH: Ukraine launches a large-scale program for humanoid robots and laser air defense

Technology 07/14/2026, 06:35

The Brave1 cluster has launched grants of up to 8 million UAH for the development of laser air defense and humanoid robots for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. 💰🤖 The total budget of new competitions will exceed 100 million UAH. The state is looking for solutions for protection against KAB and the creation of evacuation vehicles. 🇺🇦🚀

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Ukraine plans to produce Patriot missiles: how to circumvent the threat of Russian strikes

Politics 07/13/2026, 08:46

Ukraine launches Patriot missile production despite the threat of Russian strikes on factories. Igor Fedirko reveals the security strategy: assembly in Ukraine, parts from the US. President Trump has already approved the project to address the acute ammunition shortage 🇺🇦🚀🛡️

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