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More than UAH 1.6 billion raised to restore Okhmatdyt, – Ministry of Health
After a devastating strike on Kyiv’s largest children’s hospital, over $40M has been raised. But how the funds are used could shape trust, recovery, and accountability.
Aug 6, 2024
I didn’t really understand what happened: Illia Kovtun’s emotions after winning his first Olympic medal
Illia Kovtun shares raw emotion after winning his first Olympic medal in Paris, admitting he “didn’t understand what happened” after a breakthrough silver performance.
Aug 5, 2024
Ukraine under fire. The situation in the regions as of the morning
Ukraine wakes up under renewed fire as Russian strikes hit multiple regions, triggering explosions, damage reports, and urgent emergency responses across the country.
Aug 5, 2024
Russia’s crude oil export realities
Despite sanctions, Russia’s crude oil exports continue flowing through complex global routes, reshaping energy markets and exposing shifting geopolitical alliances.
Aug 5, 2024
The National Bank forecasts that an additional 700,000 Ukrainians will go abroad by the end of 2025
Ukraine’s central bank warns up to 700,000 more people could leave by 2025, deepening labor shortages and highlighting long-term demographic pressure.
Aug 3, 2024
Turkey ratifies free trade agreement with Ukraine
Turkey has officially ratified a free trade agreement with Ukraine, aiming to expand bilateral trade, reduce tariffs, and strengthen long-term economic cooperation.
Aug 2, 2024
The National Military Cemetery will be built by a company that was established a day after the tender announcement
Ukraine’s National Military Cemetery project faces scrutiny after a newly created company won the $1.8B tender shortly after its announcement, raising transparency concerns.
Aug 2, 2024
Sanctions against Lukoil do not threaten Slovakia’s energy security. Their lifting will not be up for discussion
Ukraine’s Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal says sanctions targeting Lukoil will not disrupt Slovakia’s energy security, emphasizing stability in regional oil supply chains.
Jul 31, 2024
Massive Drone Attack Hits Ukraine Overnight
Russia carried out one of the largest drone attacks of the war overnight, launching waves of UAVs toward Ukraine as air defenses intercepted targets across multiple regions.
Jul 31, 2024
Lukoil Oil Transit: Ukraine Open to EU Mediation Talks
Ukraine has confirmed readiness to participate in EU-led consultations regarding Lukoil oil transit if the European Commission activates the early warning mechanism.
Jul 30, 2024
The situation in the energy system has stabilized – Shmyhal
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal stated that Ukraine’s energy system has stabilized following recent disruptions, with grid conditions returning to controlled operational levels.
Jul 30, 2024
Jokes about Zelenskyy: Comedian Chirkov was forcibly removed from the Atlas Weekend stage
Comedian Serhii Chirkov was forcibly removed from the stage during a festival after reading Zelensky’s 2019 campaign promises, sparking debate on satire and limits.
Jul 26, 2024