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The Untouchability Law: How Vlasenko's New Bill Creates an 'Information Vacuum' for Ukrainian Anti-Corruption Efforts

Politics 06/09/2026, 15:17

Vlasenko's Bill No. 15289 threatens to turn NABU into a 'powerless' structure and make judges untouchable. 🚫👮‍♂️ Experts are sounding the alarm: the document blocks public revelations and creates an 'information vacuum' around corruption. 📉

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Kyiv roads under threat: asphalt collapses block traffic in the city center

Incidents 06/09/2026, 15:14

Road surface collapsed on two sections in central Kyiv — traffic is impeded 🚧🚗. Police urge drivers to find detours. Reminder: the pedestrian bridge on Beresteiskyi is also closed until mid-September 🚶‍♂️🚫

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Jensen Huang: 'I Want to Die at Work'. How Taiwanese Upbringing Created the Leader of the AI Revolution

Technology 06/09/2026, 15:11

Jensen Huang wants to die at his workplace 🤯. His children work at Nvidia, and his leadership style is 'Taiwanese upbringing' + radical demand. Pros and cons of such an approach — in our analytics 📊 #Nvidia #AI #Leadership

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Miracle on Cozumel Island: Dwarf Fox, Thought Extinct, Found Alive

Opinions 06/09/2026, 15:08

🦊 Scientists found a fox thought to be extinct! The Cozumel fox was discovered in Mexico for the first time since 2001. 🌿 But the species is threatened due to habitat destruction. Urgent protection is required! #Science #Nature #Ecology

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Abramovich's Money for Ukraine's Defense: Zelenskyy Reveals Details of Talks with British Oligarch

Politics 06/09/2026, 14:56

Zelenskyy confirmed negotiations with Abramovich regarding the transfer of funds from the sale of Chelsea for Ukraine's defense needs. The President believes it is fair to use Russian money to purchase expensive air defense missiles, as it was Russia that started the war. 🇺🇦🇬🇧💰

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Digital Economy Tax: How the New Law Will Change the Rules of the Game for Freelancers and OLX Sellers

Economy 06/09/2026, 14:54

The Verkhovna Rada approved a 5% tax for earnings through digital platforms. Uber, OLX, and Glovo will become tax agents, but the sale of items up to 2,000 euros per year will remain tax-free. 🇺🇦💻

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Zelensky in The Guardian: Russia is losing the initiative, but Kyiv lacks 'Patriots'

Politics 06/09/2026, 14:50

In an interview with The Guardian, Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia is losing the initiative on the front and remains in international isolation. Kyiv's main problem remains the shortage of Patriot air defense systems, while strikes on Russia are viewed as part of psychological warfare. 🇺🇦🇷🇺🛡️

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Dollar at 45 Hryvnias: How the NBU's "Uncertainty" Strategy is Changing the Rules of the Game in the Currency Market

Economy 06/09/2026, 14:47

The dollar in Ukrainian banks has broken the 45 hryvnia mark. Experts explain the growth by the NBU's strategy aimed at creating "uncertainty" to combat speculators. Is the dollar rate expected to rise to 46 hryvnias by the end of the year? We analyze the forecast. 📉💵🇺🇦

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Vector shift: how the composition of Ukrainian refugees in Germany has changed and why this is changing EU rules

Politics 06/09/2026, 14:44

BAMF statistics for May 2026 showed a sharp shift: almost 60% of Ukrainians arriving in Germany are men of conscription age. This led to a review of the Temporary Protection Directive in the EU and new demands from Kyiv and Vienna. 🇪🇺📉🇺🇦

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Zelenskyy: The War Will Be Decided at EU and NATO Summits. The Cost of Error — New 'Kill Zones'

Politics 06/09/2026, 14:41

Zelenskyy stated that EU and NATO summits in June-July will decide the fate of the war. He proposed an unconditional ceasefire but warned: without guarantors, Russia could use the pause to advance 20 km into 'kill zones'. 🇺🇦🕊️🔥

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June and July 2026: Zelenskyy Identifies Critical Period for Diplomacy and the Frontline

Politics 06/09/2026, 14:37

Volodymyr Zelenskyy named June and July 2026 as critical for diplomacy and the frontline. The President linked success to decisions from EU, G7, and NATO summits, while also claiming monthly Russian losses of 30,000 people and fuel shortages in the rear. 🇺🇦🌍📉

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Airbus U145: How the legendary H145 helicopter is being transformed into an autonomous drone

Technology 06/09/2026, 14:35

Airbus Helicopters will present a mock-up of the U145 unmanned helicopter at the ILA Berlin airshow. This is an autonomous version of the popular H145 without a cockpit, equipped with AI and sensors. The first flight is scheduled for 2026. 🚁🤖

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"A Dream Cannot Be Destroyed": How a Ukrainian Miss Eco International-2026 Contestant Turned the Memory of the An-225 Aircraft into a National Costume

Culture 06/09/2026, 14:31

🇺🇦 A Ukrainian contestant at Miss Eco International-2026 presented a costume honoring the destroyed An-225 "Mriya" aircraft. The look "A Dream Cannot Be Destroyed" is a symbol of memory, strength, and faith. 🛫✨ #MissEcoInternational #Ukraine #An225 #FashionAndMemory

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Weather in Ukraine on June 10: Sunny intervals, thunderstorms, and fog — UkrGMC forecast

Incidents 06/09/2026, 14:27

☀️🌧️ On June 10 in Ukraine — warm weather with thunderstorms and fog! Meteorologists warn: although frontal systems have retreated, convection will bring downpours and dangerous phenomena. Kyiv — no precipitation, but be careful! #weather #Ukraine #UkrGMC

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13 hours in the basement without food: how air raids disrupted the NMT exam in Odesa

Politics 06/09/2026, 14:23

In Odesa, applicants took the NMT in a basement for 13 hours without food or water due to air raids. The Verkhovna Rada summoned the head of UCEQA for explanations, and those affected were offered to retake the exam. 🇺🇦🚨📉

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Abandoning the Soviet Legacy: The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Approves a Strategy for Building Missile Power by 2030

Politics 06/09/2026, 14:18

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, has approved a strategy for the development of missile troops until 2030. Ukraine plans to completely abandon Soviet systems, launch the production of its own missiles with a range of up to 2000 km, and create a new reconnaissance system. 🚀🇺🇦

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Mercenaries on Board: How the Wagner PMC and SVO Veterans Guard Russia's Shadow Fleet

Politics 06/09/2026, 14:14

An international investigation has revealed that since the spring of 2025, mercenaries without maritime documents have been serving on board Russia's shadow fleet. 🚢🔫 Journalists identified 83 individuals with combat experience in Ukraine and Syria, including Wagner PMC employees, whose task is to guarantee oil delivery at any cost. 🛢️🌍

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Fatal Car Accident in Kyiv: Ministry of Internal Affairs Prepares Strict Sanctions for Chronic Traffic Violators

Politics 06/09/2026, 14:10

Following a fatal car accident in Kyiv, the Ministry of Internal Affairs is preparing strict measures for chronic traffic violators. Drivers who exceed the speed limit more than 10 times may have their licenses revoked or be forced to retake exams. The draft is already being prepared for consideration in the Verkhovna Rada. 🚨🚗

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