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Head of the CCD Andriy Kovalenko comments on Russia's threats of new strikes on Kyiv

Terror Instead of Negotiations: Why Russia Promises New Strikes on Kyiv Ahead of Putin's Visit to China

Politics 05/26/2026, 23:33

Russia has officially announced the continuation of strikes on Kyiv. Andriy Kovalenko from the CCD called this terrorism, intended to hide the Kremlin's inability to protect Moscow before Putin's visit to China. 🇺🇦🚀

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Ukrainian hryvnias with portraits of historical figures, symbolizing pension payments and the economy

Pensions to Increase: How Rising Average Wages Affect Your Benefits

Economy 05/26/2026, 23:33

Pensions in Ukraine will increase: the PFU has updated key calculation indicators. In three months, the base figure rose by 1,342 hryvnias, directly affecting payments to new pensioners. We break down the formula and new service requirements. 💰📉

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Politics 05/26/2026, 23:33

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Hollywood Under One Roof: Why the Paramount and Warner Bros Merger Depends on Ukrainian Officials' Decision

Culture 05/26/2026, 23:33

🎬 Hollywood awaits a historic merger: Paramount and Warner Bros unite into a single media empire. But the $110 billion deal is possible only with the consent of Ukrainian officials. Why does the AMCU have veto power over the merger of global giants? 🇺🇦🤝🇺🇸

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The flag of Kazakhstan waving against the backdrop of an old building, illustrating the country's refusal to enforce the court decision on Naftogaz's lawsuit

Gazprom Saved: Kazakhstan Refuses to Enforce Ukraine's $1.4 Billion Claim

Politics 05/26/2026, 23:33

Kazakhstan has officially refused to enforce the court decision to collect $1.4 billion from Gazprom in favor of Naftogaz. The Minister of Justice explained that the process took place without the participation of the Russian side, making the verdict invalid for enforcement in the Republic of Kazakhstan. 🇰🇿🚫💸

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A set of Ukrainian banknotes of various denominations, symbolizing tax reform and the economy

Polish recipe for Ukrainian business: how the lives of sole proprietors will change after the war

Economy 05/26/2026, 23:33

After the war in Ukraine, the taxation of sole proprietors may be reformed according to the Polish model. The income limit will be increased to 2 million euros, and rates will be selected individually for each sector. 🇺🇦💰

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Max Barskih and Natalia Kholodenko: scandal over hints of a romance with Alan Badoev

Scandal in the Ukrainian show business: Max Barskih harshly responds to Natalia Kholodenko's hints about a romance with Badoev

Culture 05/26/2026, 23:33

Max Barskih harshly responded to Natalia Kholodenko after her hints about a romance with Alan Badoev. The singer called the blogger a "hype-jerker" and a "pseudo-psychologist". The scandal erupted after a podcast where PR romances in the show business were discussed. 🎤🔥

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Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsaakna speaking in front of the national flag, explaining the EU's strategy on sanctions

A Game of Time: Why Tsaakna is Convinced Putin Wants to Drag Europe into Negotiations

Politics 05/26/2026, 23:33

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsaakna has revealed the Kremlin's cards: attempts to involve Europe in negotiations are merely a game of time to avoid new harsh sanctions. 🇪🇪🚫🤝 According to Estonian intelligence, time is no longer on Putin's side, and the West must maintain pressure rather than succumb to provocations. ⏳📉

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Macro shot of the side edge of a modern smartphone focusing on the LiDAR sensor and control buttons

Seeing Through Walls: How Ordinary Smartphones Learned to See the Invisible

Technology 05/26/2026, 23:33

MIT scientists have taught ordinary smartphones to see through walls! 📱👁️ A new algorithm allows cheap LiDAR sensors to track movement and build 3D models of hidden objects by analyzing scattered light. This is a breakthrough for robots and navigation for the visually impaired. 🤖🚧

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A group of people with umbrellas walking down the street in rainy weather, illustrating a storm warning in Ukraine

Yellow danger level: how gusty winds and a magnetic storm will change the weather in Ukraine tomorrow

Science 05/26/2026, 23:33

A yellow danger level has been declared in Ukraine: tomorrow the country will be hit by gusty winds up to 20 m/s 🌬️. Rain will be added to the bad weather in the east, and on May 27 meteorologists forecast a magnetic storm. Weather-sensitive people should be on guard! 🌧️📉

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Svetlana Tihanovskaya making a statement on a lit stage, condemning strikes on Kyiv.

Tihanovskaya in Kyiv: 'Lukashenko Bears Responsibility' — Reaction to Missile Strike

Politics 05/26/2026, 23:33

Svetlana Tihanovskaya visited the site of the strike in Kyiv and sharply criticized Lukashenko for allowing Belarusian territory to be used for attacks. The opposition leader stated that Belarusians support Ukraine not out of politeness, but because they feel this pain as their own. 🇺🇦🇧🇾

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Dayana Yastremska reacting emotionally during a match at Roland Garros

Roland Garros: How Yastremska Missed Victory Against Paolini and Left Paris

Sports 05/26/2026, 23:33

Dayana Yastremska was the first to leave Roland Garros, losing in the first round to Jasmine Paolini. Despite early dominance, the Ukrainian could not handle the nerves and made too many errors. 🎾💔

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Artan in Poltava: How the GUR Special Unit Builds Bridges Between the Army and Society

Politics 05/26/2026, 23:33

A new hub of the GUR special unit "Artan" has opened in Poltava 🇺🇦. This is a space where the boundaries between the army and society are erased: here veterans receive help, families receive support, and recruits receive honest information about service. The main rule of "Artan": the unit does not end at the front 🤝

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Work process in a workshop of a Ukrainian defense enterprise: specialists in respirators working on assembling parts

Protection, salaries up to $8000, and frontline experience: how Ukraine's defense industry hunts for talent

Economy 05/26/2026, 23:33

Ukraine's defense industry faces a paradox: salaries up to $8000 and protection from mobilization do not save it from a labor shortage. Companies are forced to poach veterans and engineers, igniting a price war in the labor market. 🔥💼🇺🇦

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Students with laptops in a classroom, preparing for university admission via an online system

Admissions 2026: How to Submit 10 Applications Online and Who Can Still Submit Paper Documents

Science 05/26/2026, 23:33

In 2026, the admissions campaign in Ukrainian universities will become fully digital. Find out how to submit 10 applications online via ЄДЕБО, who can still submit paper documents, and what benefits await applicants from occupied territories. 🎓💻

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Engineer assembling a drone body in a workshop, demonstrating the work of the defense industry

From Engineers to Veterans: Who is Worth Their Weight in Gold in Ukraine's Defense Industry

Technology 05/26/2026, 23:33

Ukraine's defense industry is facing a labor shortage, offering salaries up to $8,000 and protection from mobilization. 🤖💰 At the peak of demand are engineers working at the intersection of IT and hardware, as well as veterans capable of turning combat experience into technology. Who is worth their weight in gold in the defense sector? 🇺🇦🚀

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A person controls a LEGO WALL-E robot using a PlayStation gamepad

Brought to Life WALL-E: How an Enthusiast Turned a LEGO Kit into a Controllable Robot

Technology 05/26/2026, 23:33

An enthusiast turned a LEGO WALL-E into a real robot controlled by a PS4 gamepad! 🤖💡 Motorized treads, sound, light, and even a taser — details of an engineering marvel.

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Solemn reburial ceremony of OUN leaders in a church with the participation of military personnel and clergy

Yevhen Konovalets Returns Home: Ukraine Granted Permission for Repatriation of OUN Founder

Politics 05/26/2026, 23:33

Ukraine has received official permission for the repatriation of the remains of OUN founder Yevhen Konovalets from the Netherlands 🇺🇦🇳🇱. President Zelenskyy announced this step as part of a large-scale program to create a Pantheon of national heroes. 🕊️

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