Tag: #Ukraine

Double blow: Evgeny Khmara appointed Acting Minister of Defense of Ukraine

Politics 07/16/2026, 21:04

Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Acting Head of the SBU, Evgeny Khmara, as the Acting Minister of Defense of Ukraine. 🇺🇦🔫 The President emphasized that the key task for the new minister will be conducting long-range operations and reforming the defense sector. 🛡️

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Ukraine's MFA rejects Russia's accusations of involvement in the death of a collaborator at Zaporizhzhia NPP

Politics 07/16/2026, 20:57

Ukraine's MFA categorically rejects Russia's accusations of involvement in the death of collaborator Alexander Yakovlev at ZNPP. Kyiv called the drone strike version part of an information campaign and accused Russia of using the NPP for military needs and nuclear blackmail 🇺🇦⚡🚫

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NBU changes identification rules after veteran scandal: banks receive new verification methods

Economy 07/16/2026, 20:50

The NBU has changed client identification rules following a scandal involving veteran Ruslan Knysh, who was denied a card due to amputations. Banks are now required to use alternative verification methods for people with physical limitations. 🏦🇺🇦

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Moratorium on strikes on critical infrastructure: Turkey's proposal in Kyiv

Politics 07/16/2026, 20:44

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan proposed in Kyiv to introduce a moratorium on strikes on critical infrastructure. 🇹🇷🇺🇦 The meeting with Andriy Sybiha confirmed Ankara's readiness to become a venue for negotiations between leaders. 🤝

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Olga Gorbacheva on her divorce from Yuri Nikitin: 'Child support is not needed, we made our own agreement'

Culture 07/16/2026, 20:17

Olga Gorbacheva spoke for the first time about her divorce from Yuri Nikitin. The singer refused child support and resolved all issues with her ex-husband based on personal agreements. 🤝👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 #divorce #family #trust

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Personnel Deadlock in Kyiv: Why Ukraine Is Left Without a Minister of Defense

Politics 07/16/2026, 17:49

Ukraine is left without a Minister of Defense after the failed attempt to appoint Ihor Klymenko instead of Mykhailo Fedorov. The street, public support, and internal disagreements in the Rada thwarted the authorities' plans. Zelenskyy has not yet determined who will take this post. 🇺🇦⚖️🔥

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Economic Blow and Threat to Europe: Zelenskyy on the Impact of Sanctions on Russia's Will to Wage War

Politics 07/16/2026, 17:35

Zelenskyy stated that economic problems and fuel shortages in Russia are affecting the will to wage war. The President warned of the risk of escalation after the September elections and the threat of missile strikes on Europe. 🇺🇦🚀

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Ukraine introduces mandatory evacuation mechanism for children without parents: how it works

Politics 07/16/2026, 17:15

Ukraine has approved a mechanism for the mandatory evacuation of children without parents from combat zones. Police and guardianship authorities will evacuate children and then place them with relatives or in foster families. 🚨👶

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Project Nightfall: How the UK is Changing the Rules of the Game in Ballistic Missile Development

Politics 07/16/2026, 17:12

🇬🇧 The UK is launching an emergency Nightfall program to develop ballistic missiles. London has shortened the development timeline to 2 years and abandoned American components (ITAR-free) to ensure independent weapon supplies. 🚀🛡️

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Energy Reform in Ukraine: First Long-Term Auctions and Market Reaction

Economy 07/16/2026, 16:41

Ukraine held its first long-term electricity auctions. Prices ranged from 5,005 to 5,145 UAH/MWh, but experts warn: the effect will not be immediate. #Ukraine #Energy #Auctions ⚡🇺🇦

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Digital breakthrough in schools: how Ukraine is changing its approach to textbooks in 2026

Technology 07/16/2026, 16:34

Ukrainian schools are moving to a new level: 164 million hryvnias will be allocated for interactive applications for textbooks in 2026. 💻📚 The project will cover students in grades 4, 6, 7, and 9 and will help children study even in conditions of displacement. #Education #Ukraine #Digitalization

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«The windows completely shattered»: Elena Lavrenyuk shows the aftermath of the night attack on Kyiv

Culture 07/16/2026, 16:28

Star of the series "Coffee with Cardamom" Elena Lavrenyuk showed the aftermath of the night attack on Kyiv: panoramic windows shattered in her house. The actress said she didn't have time to hide, but refused state compensation to help those who need it more. 🇺🇦💔

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Dollar falls for the second day in a row, while Euro rises: official exchange rates for July 17 and expert deposit advice

Economy 07/16/2026, 16:24

NBU updated exchange rates for July 17: the dollar is falling for the second day in a row, while the Euro is strengthening. 💵💶 Experts predict stability in the deposit market and advise depositors to diversify their savings rather than chasing maximum rates. 📉📈

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New attack on Odesa: casualties among civilians and infrastructure destruction

Incidents 07/16/2026, 16:17

🚨 New attack on Odesa: 1 killed, 3 injured. Russia continues to strike civilian objects. 🇺🇦 #Odesa #Attack

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Syrskyi on Fedorov: 'Together to Victory!' — Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Calls to Focus on the War, Not Internal Debates

Politics 07/16/2026, 16:11

Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi called to focus on the war, not internal debates. He supported Fedorov and reminded of the importance of unity. 🇺🇦⚔️ #Ukraine #War #Syrskyi

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UK and Sweden allocate €300 million for 16 modern fighter jets for Ukraine

Politics 07/16/2026, 16:14

🇬🇧🇸🇪 UK and Sweden allocate €300 million for 16 fighter jets for Ukraine! 🛡️🇺🇦 Keir Starmer announced this during his meeting with Zelenskyy in Kyiv. #Ukraine #MilitaryAid

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Day of Remembrance for the Defenders of Luhansk Airport: How Ukraine Will Commemorate the 146-Day Defense

Politics 07/16/2026, 15:58

🇺🇦 Ukraine has proposed establishing a Day of Remembrance for the Defenders of Luhansk Airport — August 31. This is the date marking the end of the 146-day defense, which became a symbol of courage and the first proof of Russia's participation in the war. 🕊️ #LuhanskAirport #DayOfRemembrance #Ukraine

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Repatriation of 501 fallen: large-scale operation to return the bodies of Ukrainian defenders

Politics 07/16/2026, 15:54

🇺🇦 On July 16, the bodies of 501 fallen were returned to Ukraine — according to Russia, among them are Ukrainian military personnel. The operation was carried out with the participation of the Coordination Headquarters, SBU, MIA and other agencies. Previously, 1,522 bodies had already been repatriated. #repatriation #ukraine #prisonersofwar

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