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Ukrainian tennis player Yulia Starodubtseva holding a racket and raising her hand, celebrating victory at the Roland Garros tournament

Ukrainian Triumph in Paris: Starodubtseva Rewrites Roland Garros History and Overtakes Svitolina

Sports 05/28/2026, 19:16

Ukrainian tennis players created a real festival in Paris! 🇺🇦 Yulia Starodubtseva sensationally defeated world No. 2 Rybakina, rewriting Svitolina's record. For the first time in Roland Garros history, four Ukrainians reached the Round of 16! 🎾🔥

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Victoria Bilan-Rashchuk in a red embroidered dress, looking away with a slight smile — a frame from an RBC-Ukraine interview about her personal life after divorce

Victoria Bilan-Rashchuk: 'I Can't Imagine Another Man Touching Me' — On Divorce, Infidelity, and the Future

Culture 05/28/2026, 19:08

🎭 Victoria Bilan-Rashchuk speaks so honestly for the first time about divorce, infidelity, and the future: 'I can't imagine another man touching me.' But she believes in love — even without marriage. 💔❤️ #BilanRashchuk #Divorce #PersonalLife

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A large group of people with suitcases and bags walking along a road, illustrating the theme of migration and population displacement

Migration Myth: How Russian Bots and AI Attempt to Divide Ukraine

Politics 05/28/2026, 18:45

Russian intelligence services have launched a new wave of fakes about a migration crisis in Ukraine, using AI and bots to poison search algorithms. Reality refutes the myths: the number of work permits issued to foreigners has dropped significantly. 🇺🇦🤖🚫

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Cross-section of a sodium-ion battery with a polymer electrolyte and graphitic carbon nitride

Scientists from Singapore have created a sodium-ion battery with record stability and safety

Technology 05/28/2026, 18:34

🔋 Scientists from Singapore have created a breakthrough sodium-ion battery that lasts 10 times longer and is safer. The secret lies in an additive made from ordinary urea, which prevents fires and extends battery life. 🚀

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A humanoid robot at a laptop analyzing data on a holographic screen, symbolizing the development of artificial intelligence

Nobel AI and the Risk of Extinction: Why Jack Clark Calls for Slowing Progress

Technology 05/28/2026, 18:34

Jack Clark from Anthropic warned: AI could achieve a Nobel-level breakthrough within a year, but this carries the risk of human extinction. 🤖⚠️ Experts are calling to slow the technological race to avoid cognitive atrophy and loss of control over the world. 🧠🌍

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Game moment of a UPL match with the new Puma Stellar Nitro Ultimate football

New UPL ball from Puma: why it flies like a bullet and costs almost 7,000 hryvnias

Sports 05/28/2026, 18:20

The UPL is switching to a new official ball from Puma — the Stellar Nitro Ultimate model. 🇺🇦⚽ What are its technological features, why does it fly more stably, and how much does the new product cost in Ukraine? We break down the details of the innovation that is already being used in the EPL and La Liga. 🌧️👟

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Actress Victoria Bilan-Rashchuk in a red vyshyvanka talks about her dismissal from the Lesya Ukrainka Theatre

Stage Instead of Barricades: Victoria Bilan-Rashchuk on How Patriotism Cost Her a Job at the Lesya Ukrainka Theatre

Culture 05/28/2026, 18:15

Victoria Bilan-Rashchuk spoke about her dismissal from the Lesya Ukrainka Theatre due to her patriotic stance during Maidan. Stage instead of barricades, explosions outside the window, and the words "we don't need people like that" are what the actress remembers from those days. 🇺🇦🎭

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Donald Trump in contemplation, discussing the terms of the agreement with Iran

Trump on Hold: 60-Day Peace with Iran Hangs in the Balance

Politics 05/28/2026, 18:15

The U.S. and Iran have agreed on a 60-day ceasefire and lifting of sanctions, but Trump has not yet signed the document 🇺🇸🤝🇮🇷. The deal hangs in the balance as the President considers the terms at Camp David. Will this be a breakthrough or a dead end? 🤔

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Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Sviridenko at a meeting with EU and Ukrainian flags, discussing financial aid

Europe Opens the Taps: Ukraine Receives Nearly €3 Billion for Reform Successes

Politics 05/28/2026, 18:00

The EU Council allocated a new tranche of €2.8 billion to Ukraine for reform successes. 💶 Yulia Sviridenko confirmed that the country has completed 86 steps of the plan. Additionally, the EU is preparing a €6 billion package for purchasing drones in response to Russian attacks. 🚀🇺🇦

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Ukrainian customs officer in uniform checking a driver's documents at the border

New Customs Code of Ukraine: Full Integration with the EU and Strengthened Fight Against Smuggling

Economy 05/28/2026, 18:02

Ukraine is updating its Customs Code according to EU standards: businesses will gain access to the single market, while customs will gain the right to investigate smuggling. 🚛🇪🇺 The reform promises to simplify logistics but tighten control. How will this affect imports and exports?

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Victoria Bilan-Rashchuk in a red embroidered blouse at an interview about personal transformation

From 'Scorched Earth' to a New Life: Victoria Bilan-Rashchuk on Betrayal, Narcissists, and Strength

Culture 05/28/2026, 18:00

Victoria Bilan-Rashchuk openly talked about betrayal during pregnancy and living with a narcissist. How did a collapse of self-esteem become a push for a new life, and why is the play "Wives" her personal manifesto of strength? 🎭💔

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Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Bart Eide speaking at a podium against a blue banner with the coat of arms of Norway

Lawyer or Judge? Norway Puts the Finishing Touches on the Question of European Mediation with Russia

Politics 05/28/2026, 17:37

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Bart Eide stated that Europe should not attempt to become a mediator between Ukraine and Russia. 🇪🇺🤝🇷🇺 According to him, the West should be the voice of the continent and an advocate for Kyiv, not a judge who cannot defend the interests of one of the parties. 🇳🇴🇺🇦

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Woman struggling with strong wind holding an inverted umbrella against the backdrop of a rainy street in Ukraine

Gusts and Downpours: Meteorologists Warn of Sudden Weather Deterioration in Ukraine on May 29

Science 05/28/2026, 17:22

⛈️ On May 29, Ukraine will be covered by a cold front: meteorologists warn of gusty winds up to 20 m/s and downpours. 🌬️ Heat is cancelled — during the day it will not be higher than +18°C. Be careful!

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Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighter in flight over the sea coast, demonstrating its maneuverability and combat readiness

Ukraine's Long Reach: How Swedish Gripens with Meteor Missiles Will Change the Rules of the Sky Over the Front

Politics 05/28/2026, 17:07

🇺🇦 Ukraine has received a "long reach" in the sky: Swedish Gripens with Meteor missiles are already on the way. Range of 200 km, ramjet engine, and the ability to shoot down any targets — this changes the rules of the game. 🚀✈️ #Gripen #Meteor #Ukraine

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Image showing dollar bills, euros, and a red downward arrow against a background of stock charts — symbolizing a drop in currency exchange rates

Dollar and Euro Retreat from Records: How the NBU Keeps the Hryvnia Exchange Rate Under Control

Economy 05/28/2026, 16:50

💵 Dollar and euro retreat from records — NBU keeps the hryvnia exchange rate under control. 💹 Expert: interventions will help avoid sharp fluctuations. #currency #NBU #economy

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Hand holding keys with a house-shaped keychain in front of a closed door with a lock, symbolizing the problem of mortgage debts

Home Key at Risk: Bankers Demand Lifting of Moratorium on Apartment Seizure for Debts

Economy 05/28/2026, 16:41

Ukrainian bankers are demanding the lifting of the moratorium on apartment seizure for debts and allowing collection through notaries without court involvement. Experts warn: this could put borrowers' rights at risk and create a creditor monopoly. 🏠🔑⚖️

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