Tag: #Ukraine

Zelensky Says Russia Attacked His Presidential Aircraft With Drones Over Moldova Twice in a Week

Politics 09/16/2026, 12:24

In a CBS News interview, Zelensky said Russia attacked his presidential aircraft with drones over Moldova twice in the past weeks. Chișinău confirmed the airspace violation and the departure delay on September 8.

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Ukraine to propose raising VAT to 21% to fund a state compensation fund for business losses from shelling

Economy 09/16/2026, 12:02

Ukraine's Ministry of Economy proposes raising VAT by 1 p.p. to 21% to create a state fund compensating business losses from shelling. The special fund will begin operating in 2027.

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Poland crushed Ukraine at EuroVolley 2026: the 'blue-and-yellow' lost the top spot but secured a playoff berth

Sports 09/16/2026, 11:37

The Ukrainian volleyball team suffered its first loss at EuroVolley 2026, losing to Poland. Despite this, the 'blue-and-yellow' secured a playoff berth, while Poland seized the lead in the group.

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Zelensky Appoints Brigadier General Kovalenko as Commander of the Armed Forces' Communications and Cybersecurity Troops

Politics 09/16/2026, 11:29

Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree appointing Brigadier General Oleksiy Kovalenko as Commander of the Armed Forces' Communications and Cybersecurity Troops. Prior to this, he had been serving as acting commander since 2023.

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Zelensky Fires General Prosecutor Kravchenko: Timeline of the 'Carthage' Scandal

Politics 09/16/2026, 11:21

Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree dismissing General Prosecutor Ruslan Kravchenko. On 15 September, the Verkhovna Rada supported the decision against the backdrop of the scandal surrounding the 'Carthage' case.

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Ukraine Races to Build Interceptors Against Jet-Powered Shaheds: July Failures, Loss of Initiative, and First Successful Test on September 15

Politics 09/16/2026, 10:59

Ukraine is testing new interceptor drones against jet-powered Shaheds, but the July trials ended in failures and crashes. The Air Force offers an optimistic outlook, and on September 15 the first successful interception was recorded.

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“Money only for three areas”: Ukraine sharply narrows budget financing from September 15

Economy 09/16/2026, 10:39

People's Deputy Olena Vasylievska-Smahliuk stated that from September 15 only three key sectors are being funded in Ukraine. Experts warn of the risk of losing part of the $29.5 billion in external financing.

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PianoBoy Returns: Who Will Produce Ukraine's National Selection for 'Eurovision 2027' and What Will Change in the Format

Culture 09/16/2026, 10:30

Ukraine has announced the musical producer of the National Selection for 'Eurovision 2027' — it is once again Dmytro Shurov (PianoBoy). Applications are open until 2 November 2026, and the contest will be hosted by Burgas, Bulgaria.

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Ukraine introduces dynamic electricity pricing: what will change for consumers with smart meters

Economy 09/16/2026, 10:21

On September 15, NRECU approved amendments to the retail electricity market rules: consumers with smart meters will gain the right to dynamic pricing, and switching suppliers will become free. The reform is aimed at integrating Ukraine with European energy markets.

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Zelensky revokes decree awarding the title of Hero of Ukraine to Major Spasskyi, a figure in the Maidan cases

Politics 09/16/2026, 10:13

By Decree No. 894/2026 of 7 September, President Zelensky revoked the August decision to award Major Yuriy Spasskyi the title of Hero of Ukraine. No official reasons are given, however, Spasskyi is a subject of criminal cases over the events of the 2013–2014 Revolution of Dignity.

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UN considers moving humanitarian warehouses into underground bunkers after 10 facilities destroyed in a year

Politics 09/16/2026, 09:56

UN coordinator for Ukraine Matthias Schmale reported that the organization is considering moving humanitarian stockpiles into underground bunkers after Russian strikes destroyed 10 warehouse facilities this year, including a WHO medical warehouse.

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KIIS: 77% of Ukrainians ready to continue resistance against Russia even amid prolonged blackouts and lack of heat

Politics 09/16/2026, 09:45

According to KIIS, 77% of Ukrainians are convinced that the country should continue armed resistance against Russia even amid prolonged blackouts and lack of heat. Maximum support was recorded in Kyiv — 83%.

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"Calls aren't getting fewer": a Kyiv paramedic talks about 24-hour shifts, a 17,000-hryvnia salary, and the real reasons for ambulance calls

Health 09/16/2026, 08:56

Kyiv paramedic Yeh talked about 24-hour shifts, a salary of around 17,000 hryvnias, and the fact that a significant share of ambulance calls is linked not to traffic accidents but to chronic conditions and high blood pressure.

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NABU and SAP Expose Embezzlement of 137.5 Million UAH in the Transport of Warsaw-Donated Metro Cars to Kyiv

Incidents 09/16/2026, 08:37

NABU and SAP exposed a scheme to embezzle 137.5 million UAH during the transport of 60 metro cars from Warsaw to Kyiv. Suspicion was notified to six suspects, including current metro employees.

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Emmy Statue Found in Chernihiv: ONUKA Explains Why the Award Is Kept in Her Grandfather's Workshop

Culture 09/16/2026, 08:02

The Emmy statue, awarded for the Ukrainian episode of Culture Quest in 2024, was brought to Ukraine by the musicians of Dakhnuyi Brahy. ONUKA sent the award to Chernihiv — to her grandfather's workshop, where the documentary project was filmed.

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Minimum Wage 2027: Budget Provides for a Pay Rise to 9,546 Hryvnias, but Indexation for Public-Sector Workers Will Be Reset to Zero

Economy 09/16/2026, 07:42

The 2027 state budget draft provides for the minimum wage to rise to 9,546 hryvnias from January 2027, and the subsistence minimum to 3,559 hryvnias. At the same time, the accumulated indexation for public-sector workers is planned to be reset to zero.

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Ukrainian gymnast Kurashvili wins silver at the Aerobics World Championships in Pamplona

Sports 09/16/2026, 01:24

Ukrainian gymnast Anastasia Kurashvili won silver at the Aerobics World Championships in Pamplona, losing only to Russia's Dmitrieva. This is the third world championship medal of her career.

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Poland Deploys Pontoon-Bridge Regiment to Strengthen Security at the Ukrainian Border

Politics 09/16/2026, 01:10

Poland is strengthening security at border crossing points on the Ukrainian border by deploying the 18th Pontoon-Bridge Regiment. The decision was made against the backdrop of Russian strikes on western Ukraine and an emergency government meeting.

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