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On August 25, 2026, VAKS detained former Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Irina Mudra with a 20 million UAH bail; SAP values her assets at 250 million UAH, while the defense rejects the charges. A breakdown of family assets and the contradictions between versions.

By the 35th anniversary of Independence, Ukraine faces internal turbulence: protests following a government reshuffle, a NABU investigation around the deputy head of the Office of the President, and the slow advance of Russian troops at the front.

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov, in a BBC interview, urged Zelensky to publicly explain whether he knew about corruption in his entourage. Fedorov does not confirm the president's personal involvement.

Former head of the President's Secretariat Viktor Baloga, in an interview with RBC-Ukraine, spoke about the conflict between Yushchenko and Tymoshenko, the collapse of the "broad coalition," and, in his version, the reason for the loss of the Tomos in 2008.

The statement by former Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov on the need for elections did not cause the expected political resonance. The authorities and the opposition assessed the initiative skeptically against the backdrop of military hostilities.

The Moldovan government is calling an emergency meeting following an ultimatum from farmers demanding a review of the discount granted to Ukraine for railway transit. Prime Minister Tofan promises to protect the priority of local agrarians.

The Verkhovna Rada approved Yevhen Yarmak as Minister of Defense of Ukraine. 312 deputies supported the candidacy put forward by Zelenskyy. Yarmak intends to retain Fedorov's team and leave military service.

Iryna Mudra was fired from her post as Deputy Head of the President's Office on the day of the NABU special operation 'Forrest Gump' regarding the case of laundering 150 million hryvnias. Stolar and Mykytasy are named as figures in the case.

Lithuania is considering reducing transit time for Russian citizens from 24 to 6 hours. The President's advisor supported the Seimas deputy's idea, calling it a measure against violations of stay rules.

🇺🇸 The US has imposed sanctions against ICC President Tomoko Akane and lawyer Abdoulaye Seyie. Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused them of prosecuting individuals from countries that do not recognize the court's jurisdiction. Assets have been frozen, and access to the financial system has been blocked. Previously, ICC judges sued Trump over similar measures. 🏛️⚖️ #ICC #Sanctions #Politics

⚠️ The Union of Cities of Ukraine has warned about the risks of Draft Law No. 14405. The document simplifies the dismissal of community heads, which could lead to a crisis in local self-government. Currently, 321 municipalities are operating without a legally elected head. The UCA proposes returning to the 2022 practice. #Ukraine #LocalSelfGovernment #DraftLaw14405

🔥 Yevhen Khmara officially heads the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine! After a month in an acting capacity and the resignation of Mykhailo Fedorov, the Rada has approved the new minister. Find out how the appointment went and what will happen to the team! 🇺🇦 #Ukraine #MinistryOfDefense #Khmara

🚨 **Poland: Charges filed for attack on Ukrainian children** In Bydgoszcz, a 46-year-old woman has been charged with attacking a 14-year-old Ukrainian girl and her brother. According to the investigation, the aggression was provoked by the language the children were speaking. 👉 Prime Minister Tusk condemned the incident as unacceptable. 👉 The second suspect currently holds the status of a witness. #Poland #Ukraine #Bydgoszcz #Tusk

🇺🇦 Andriy Sybiga remains the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine in Koretsky's government. Zelensky confirmed the composition of the Cabinet of Ministers. 🔄 Personnel reform: Yulia Sviridenko resigned, Serhiy Koretsky became the new Prime Minister. ⚠️ Fedorov removed from the post of Minister of Defense, Klymenko transferred to the NSDC. #Ukraine #Politics #Sybiga #Koretsky

⚖️ The Supreme Court of the Russian Federation rejected 'Yabloko's' appeal and upheld the party's disqualification from the State Duma elections. The ruling has entered into force. More than 70 supporters were detained outside the courthouse. The party calls the accusations absurd and plans to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court Presidium. 🚨

🇧🇾🤝🇮🇷 Belarus and Iran are preparing to sign a historic agreement on comprehensive strategic partnership for 2027–2031. This was reported by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Igor Sergeenko. 🔹 Goal: Strengthening ties amid strict Western sanctions. 🔹 Sectors: Trade, industry, logistics, and security. 🔹 Status: The document is in the final stage of development. Minsk and Tehran are creating an alliance against isolation, redirecting the economic vector towards the East. #Belarus #Iran #Politics #Sanctions

🇺🇦 Stalin in Ukraine: record low support — only 7% consider him a "great leader." In Russia — 56%. The gap between countries is growing. KIIS survey: decommunization is working. 📉 #Ukraine #Stalin #KIIS #History #Politics

🏰 **The Kremlin's Gilded Cage**: How overthrown dictators live in Russia in 2026 Bashar Assad in Rublyovka: plays games and studies ophthalmology, but remains silent due to Kremlin pressure. 🇷🇺🚫🗣️ Luxurious life funded by millions transferred abroad and total dependence on special services. 🕵️‍♂️💰 Ukrainian special services continue the liquidation of traitors even on Russian territory. 🇺🇦🔫 #Politics #Russia #Assad #Yanukovych #SpecialServices