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Burnam is to travel to the US to ask Trump for Patriot missiles for Ukraine
Björn’s talks with Trump in New York will focus on Patriot missiles for Ukraine and strengthening its air defences.
Russia attacked the «Vynohradivka–Vulcănești» border crossing on the border with Moldova
On the night of 25 August, Russian attack drones struck the «Vynohradivka–Vulcănești» international road border crossing in the Odesa region, on the border with Moldova. The infrastructure...
Ukraine has stepped up the protection of its energy infrastructure against missile strikes
In Ukraine, the construction of around 200 second-level engineering protection structures at priority energy facilities has been completed. These are intended to mitigate the impact of Russian attacks, particularly missile strikes, although...
BMW has unveiled the 2027 X3: a new look, artificial intelligence and 258 «horses»
BMW has officially unveiled the facelifted 2027 model-year X3 at the Chengdu Motor Show. This is a longer version of the crossover, designed specifically for the Chinese market. The model features...
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Main news
Ukraine has stepped up the protection of its energy infrastructure against missile strikes
In Ukraine, the construction of around 200 second-level engineering protection structures at priority energy facilities has been completed. These are intended to mitigate the impact of Russian attacks, particularly missile strikes, although...
Political news from Ukraine and the world
Politics
Melnyk responded to Russia’s complaints regarding strikes deep inside… at the UN Security Council.
Andriy Melnyk stated at the UN Security Council that Ukraine’s strikes against targets in the Russian Federation constitute self-defence in response to Russian aggression.
Economic news from Ukraine and the world
Economy
Shein was valued at $27 billion ahead of its IPO in Hong Kong
Shein plans to raise up to $1.77 billion in its Hong Kong IPO, with a valuation of up to $27 billion. The final price will be announced on 31 August, with trading set to begin on 1 September.
Public News of Ukraine
Society
A proposal has been put forward in the Rada to grant a one-year deferral from conscription following the birth of a child
The Rada has registered a draft bill proposing a deferment for parents of children under one year of age who are liable for military service. The document is still being considered by the relevant committee.
Political and economic analytics of Ukraine
Analytics
Power cuts, cold weather and shortages? AI has predicted what lies ahead for Kyiv and the surrounding region this winter
Kyiv and the Kyiv region are preparing for the 2026/27 heating season at a time when Russia is simultaneously stepping up its attacks on the energy sector, gas infrastructure and logistics....
Up to 20,000 per child: how much do school fees cost?
Getting a child ready for the new school year in 2026 will cost Ukrainian parents at least 10,000 hryvnias. If they buy a good-quality rucksack, several sets of clothes and...
25 ways to make money online: what really works in 2026
Just ten years ago, making money online seemed like a mystery or even a dubious prospect to many people. Online work was mainly associated with programmers, designers or people who...
From hours to a matter of minutes: how long do rockets and «Shaheds» take to fly?»
An air raid alert can last for hours due to attack drones, but when faced with a ballistic threat, there is sometimes almost no time to react. The speed of Russian weapons varies...
When will the war in Ukraine end: the most likely scenario
Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine has been ongoing for over four years, yet neither side has gained a decisive advantage. Russian forces have failed to achieve a strategic...
Showbiz news from Ukraine and the world
Show business
Microseries are becoming one of the few growth areas in Hollywood
AI micro-dramas are produced in three to four weeks at a cost of up to $60 thousand, whilst the market for this format in the US is growing rapidly.
Turkish production company AI Yapım has released the series *Castle Walls* on Prime Video
AI Yapım has released *Castle Walls* — a series about Hasan ibn Sabbah and the fortress of Alamut. AI was used in the production of the visuals.
Robbie Williams has revealed that he has been diagnosed with autism
Robbie Williams has been diagnosed with autism. The artist explained that creating characters and designing help him take his mind off his anxious thoughts.
Marvel has released the second trailer for *The Avengers: The Rise of Doctor Doom*«
Marvel Studios has released the second trailer for the film *Avengers: Doomsday*. The new trailer features Doctor Doom, played by Robert Downey Jr., as the main character....
«The TCC killed my friend»: a statement by Kateryna Kuznetsova
The actress spoke about the death of 43-year-old Roman Sopin following his mobilisation. Her account differs from that of the TCC and the law enforcement agencies’ previous findings.
Ukrainian actress Kateryna Kuznetsova stated that...
News of the war in Ukraine today
The war in Ukraine
A Red Cross warehouse in Kherson has burnt down, causing losses of 28 million hryvnias
Drone strikes on 23 August destroyed a Red Cross warehouse in Kherson. Medicines, blankets and supplies for the cold weather, worth 28 million hryvnias, were lost.
Russia attacked the «Vynohradivka–Vulcănești» border crossing on the border with Moldova
On the night of 25 August, Russian attack drones struck the «Vynohradivka–Vulcănești» international road border crossing in the Odesa region, on the border with Moldova. The infrastructure...
Ukraine lacks missiles, and not just for the Patriot system
Ukraine is facing a shortage of missiles, and not just for the Patriot air defence systems. There is also a shortage of ammunition for other ground-based air defence systems and combat aircraft. This was reported...
The General Staff has confirmed that command posts, depots and radar stations in the Russian Federation and Crimea have been struck
The defence forces struck Russian military targets in the Kherson, Donetsk and Luhansk regions, in Zaporizhzhia, in Crimea and in the Krasnodar Krai.
A Russian drone crashed into a high-rise block in Chernihiv: there are casualties
On 24 August, Russian forces launched yet another attack on Chernihiv. A drone struck a multi-storey residential block, causing a fire to break out. According to the city’s military administration,...
What is changing for Ukrainians today
The Supreme Court has clarified when six months’ salary must be paid upon dismissal
Officials are paid at least six times the average wage if their employer dismisses them following the termination of their term of office.
Deferrals for students from 1 September: who might lose their entitlement and what to check
With the start of the new academic year, the issue of applying for and extending deferrals from conscription will once again become a topical one for students subject to military service. Not everyone is entitled to one...
Ukrainians are being reminded to pay their property tax by 1 September
Most property owners must pay their property tax by 1 September. Once they have received the payment notice, they have 60 days to pay.
A pension at 60 isn’t for everyone: how much work history is required?
Ukrainians can retire at the age of 60, 63 or 65. The age at which pension payments begin depends on the length of the insurance period, whilst the amount of the pension depends on...
EES at the EU border: why the first check may take longer
The EES system is in place for short-stay visits by foreign nationals: it records border crossings, photographs and biometric data, and monitors the 90-day limit within a 180-day period.