Tag: #Ukraine

Verkhovna Rada Adopts Law on Criminal Liability for Fraudulent Call Centers: 313 Votes in Favor of the Formal Offense Composition

Politics 09/16/2026, 22:54

The Verkhovna Rada adopted draft law No. 10190 (313 votes), introducing a formal offense composition for fraud through call centers and the unlawful collection of personal data. The law was signed by Zelenskyy on September 16, 2026.

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Rada fails to pass bill raising speed-limit fines: one vote short

Politics 09/16/2026, 22:44

Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada did not support the bill on increasing fines for speeding: the document fell one vote short. The alternative version was also rejected.

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Angelina Jolie shares new photos from Ukraine: underground schools in Kharkiv, children's training, and families who waited four years for their loved ones to return from captivity

Culture 09/16/2026, 20:25

Angelina Jolie posted photos from her third visit to Ukraine: she spoke about underground schools and sports halls in Kharkiv, a studio for children with special needs, and a program supporting the families of prisoners of war in the Carpathians.

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A Village Under the Runway: How Veteran Head of Sokolnytsia Disputes Lviv Over a Master Plan for 50,000 Residents

Politics 09/16/2026, 20:07

Taras Sulymko, head of the Sokolnytsia hromada near Lviv, is defending the master plan, adopted in December 2024, to grow the village to 50,000 residents by 2044. The Lviv City Council is challenging the document in court, while the airport, after a memorandum, left its claim unexamined.

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Dnipro Oblast Asks Kyiv Not to Introduce “Red” and “Yellow” Alert Levels: Regional Military Administration Explains the Reason

Politics 09/16/2026, 19:48

The head of the Dnipro OVA, Oleksandr Hanza, stated that the region is asking the government not to introduce the “red” and “yellow” air-raid alert levels due to constant frontline shelling. There is no official decision from the Cabinet of Ministers yet.

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Solomiya in the Top 10: An Ancient Name with Biblical Roots Is Chosen Again by Ukrainian Parents

Culture 09/16/2026, 19:11

The name Solomiya entered the top ten most popular female names in Ukraine according to Ministry of Justice data for the first half of 2026. We examine its ancient Hebrew origin, the meaning "peace," and the character of its bearers.

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Weapons makers demand zeroing out the fee for arms exports, while the Rada denied the army these funds: a double dead end over Resolution No. 875

Politics 09/16/2026, 17:56

The Ukrainian Council of Weapons Makers is demanding the zeroing out of the 20–30% fee on the value of arms export contracts, while the Verkhovna Rada on September 15 rejected a bill to direct these funds to weapons procurement and payments to servicemembers. More than 200 international cooperation applications remain unanswered.

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Night wave of 80 drones: Ukraine's air defense suppressed 63 aircraft by morning, attack ongoing

Politics 09/16/2026, 17:46

Overnight, Russia sent 80 drones of various types, including Shahed and "Herbers," to different regions of Ukraine. By 08:00, air defense forces destroyed or suppressed 63 aircraft; the air attack is ongoing.

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Shelling of warehouses in Kyiv triggers panic buying in stores: what is happening with food prices

Economy 09/16/2026, 17:20

According to RBC-Ukraine and a UCAB expert, the shelling of logistics warehouses in Kyiv causes local disruptions and a temporary rise in prices for certain foods, but does not indicate a nationwide shortage.

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Internally Displaced Persons Can Recover Part of Income Tax on Housing Rent: Conditions and Documents

Economy 09/16/2026, 16:58

Internally displaced persons in Ukraine can recover part of the PIT paid for housing rent expenses by filing an annual return by 31 December. To confirm the right, a written rental agreement and a certificate of the absence of targeted assistance are required.

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Fidan: Turkey has stepped up diplomatic efforts to reach agreements in the Black Sea

Politics 09/16/2026, 15:54

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced that Ankara has stepped up its diplomatic efforts to reach agreements on the situation in the Black Sea. The details of the new format have not been disclosed.

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Fuel Prices at Gas Stations on September 16: OKKO and WOG Raised Gasoline, Diesel Held Steady

Economy 09/16/2026, 15:34

On September 16, OKKO and WOG raised prices on certain gasoline grades by 1 hryvnia, while SOCAR and Ukrnafta kept their rates. Diesel and gas remained unchanged, and the gap for a full tank of gasoline between networks reached 500 hryvnia.

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Yuliia Starodubtseva: “After beating Rybakina, I wondered if I could do it again” — how the Ukrainian made her breakthrough in 2026

Sports 09/16/2026, 15:25

In an interview with Sport RBC.UA, Yuliia Starodubtseva talked about her breakthrough 2026: the WTA 500 final in Charleston, the sensation at Roland Garros against Rybakina and the fourth round of the US Open. The Ukrainian explained that the main priority of the season was her psychological state.

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"There Is No Win-Win in This War": Zelensky Explains What Putin Really Wants in CBC News Interview

Politics 09/16/2026, 14:57

In a CBC News interview, Volodymyr Zelensky stated that there is no win-win formula in the war, and that the only victory is to stop the fighting. He also explained that, in his view, the Kremlin's goal is not part of Ukraine, but all of Ukraine.

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UN Prepares to Move Humanitarian Supplies for Ukraine into Underground Storage After Destruction of Ten Warehouses

Politics 09/16/2026, 14:24

The UN is considering moving humanitarian supplies for Ukraine into underground storage after the destruction of ten of the organization's warehouses as a result of Russian strikes. The losses were not provided for in the 2026 budget.

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Kyiv working out incentives for businesses hit by Russian attacks: land lease, property tax, and gas station protection

Economy 09/16/2026, 14:05

The Kyiv City Council and major business are working out options to support entrepreneurs whose facilities were hit by Russian attacks: this concerns incentives on land lease and property tax. No specific decisions have been made yet.

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Zelensky on the 'energy ceasefire': Kyiv is ready but demands a guarantee mechanism from Russia

Politics 09/16/2026, 13:39

In a CBS News interview, Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed Kyiv's readiness for the "energy ceasefire" announced by Trump, but demanded a concrete guarantee mechanism from Russia to ensure compliance with the terms.

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Ukraine to Build a VAT Increase to 21% into the 2027 Budget: What Is Known About the New Tax to Support Business

Economy 09/16/2026, 12:50

The 2027 budget draft builds in a possible VAT increase from 20% to 21% to insure business against military risks. The measure will require a separate law by the Rada; an alternative could be support from partners.

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