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The US is preparing to abolish B1/B2 visas for asylum seekers
The US is preparing to review up to 200,000 B1/B2 visas held by people who applied for asylum after entering the country. Ukrainians may fall under these criteria.
Russia struck Kramatorsk with nine aerial bombs: 19 people were injured
During the attack on Kramatorsk on 25 August, Russia used nine FAB-250 bombs with UMPC. Nineteen people were injured and 34 high-rise buildings were damaged.
Netflix has started filming the eighth series of *Black Mirror*«
Netflix has confirmed that it will be producing the eighth series of *Black Mirror*. Filming is set to begin in the summer of 2026, whilst the release date and cast remain unknown.
Zaluzhny is urging his partners to recognise the need for a global solution
The former Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine described Russia’s war against Ukraine as a global conflict and explained why decisions by Kyiv and Moscow alone are not enough to bring it to an end.
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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
Nebenzia rejected a ceasefire without Moscow’s conditions
Russia does not support an unconditional ceasefire: Nebenzia described a truce without Moscow’s demands as a «freeze on the conflict».
Economic news from Ukraine and the world
Economy
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.
Public News of Ukraine
Society
Land for social housing in Kharkiv was acquired using loans from the SMK Group
The court order describes three mortgages on land owned by the «Aviles» Housing and Building Cooperative in Kharkiv, secured against loans granted to meat companies associated with the SMK Group.
Political and economic analytics of Ukraine
Analytics
Russian strikes on shopping centres and logistics facilities: dozens of sites have been attacked in the past month
«Epicentre», ROZETKA, «Nova Poshta», «Aurora» and other companies have come under Russian attack. If you are in a shopping centre when the air-raid siren sounds, take shelter.
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...
Showbiz news from Ukraine and the world
Show business
Netflix has started filming the eighth series of *Black Mirror*«
Netflix has confirmed that it will be producing the eighth series of *Black Mirror*. Filming is set to begin in the summer of 2026, whilst the release date and cast remain unknown.
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....
News of the war in Ukraine today
The war in Ukraine
Ukraine has received French Crotale air defence systems: what can they shoot down?
The French Crotale NG anti-aircraft missile systems are bolstering the close-range tier of Ukraine’s air defence. These are mobile, short-range systems designed primarily to protect key facilities from...
Russia has struck «Ukrposhta» in Meni twice: the branch has been destroyed
On 25 August, Russian troops launched two attacks on a «Ukrposhta» branch and a base for mobile branches’ vehicles in the town of Mena, in the Chernihiv region. No employees were injured. The company...
Russia struck Kramatorsk with nine aerial bombs: 19 people were injured
During the attack on Kramatorsk on 25 August, Russia used nine FAB-250 bombs with UMPC. Nineteen people were injured and 34 high-rise buildings were damaged.
Attacks on the Dnipropetrovsk region: one person killed, nine injured
Following the attacks on the Dnipropetrovsk region, a 71-year-old man was killed in Pavlohrad, and nine people were injured. Seven people were injured in Nikopol.
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.
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.