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Julia Shramko

He is a production editor on the news feed at UNN news agency. She is responsible for monitoring information sources, publishing news, communicating with news journalists on operational tasks, making suggestions for comments and developing topics. She studied at Lesya Ukrainka Volyn National University. She majored in applied linguistics. She worked at the Volyn News Agency and VolynPost news agency.
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Romania explains why it did not shoot down the Russian drone

The Russian Geran-2 drone was in Romanian airspace for four minutes. It was not shot down due to the risk it posed to the city of Galați in particular.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 10:10 AM • 11612 views
The timeframe for obtaining passports at consulates for Ukrainians abroad will be shortened – Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will reduce the processing time for issuing passports abroad and implement queuing systems. Minister Sybiha announced the resolution of issues with passport forms and the implementation of rapid delivery.

Society • May 29, 09:40 AM • 10082 views
Rutte issued a statement after a Russian drone strike in Romania: NATO is ready to defend every inch of allied territory

A Russian drone hit a residential building in Galați, Romania. President Dan and NATO Secretary General Rutte agreed to strengthen air defense.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 09:22 AM • 8251 views
Russian drone strike on a house in Romania will accelerate new EU sanctions - Foreign Minister

Due to a Russian drone hitting a house in Galați, the EU will accelerate the development of new sanctions. Romania is also considering the possibility of activating Article 4 of the NATO Treaty.

Politics • May 29, 09:10 AM • 4018 views
Tourists wore a hole in the mosaic on the bull's "lucky spot" in Milan – it is now being restoredPhoto

In Milan, the bull mosaic damaged by tourists during a good-luck ritual is being restored. Craftsmen are restoring the worn-down tiles in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.

Culture • May 29, 08:39 AM • 91172 views
US condemns "reckless incursion" into Romania following Russian drone strike

US Ambassador Matthew Whitaker condemned the Russian drone strike on a house in Romania. The attack in Galați resulted in injuries; the US pledges to defend NATO territories.

Politics • May 29, 08:37 AM • 4109 views
Ukraine's MFA issued a statement regarding the Russian drone strike in Romania

A Russian drone exploded in a residential area of Romania, threatening European security. Sybiha called for strengthening Ukraine's air defense to protect neighboring states.

Politics • May 29, 08:20 AM • 4996 views
Call center in Kharkiv defrauded EU citizens of over €100,000 through investment schemes; operation exposed – Prosecutor GeneralPhotoVideo

Fraudsters swindled foreigners out of more than 100,000 euros through investment schemes. The organizers were detained during a joint operation between Ukraine and Latvia.

Crimes and emergencies • May 29, 08:01 AM • 3342 views
Million-hryvnia bails set for judges in Supreme Court corruption case

The High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) has set bail for four Supreme Court judges in the $2. 7 million bribe case. The amounts range from 900,000 to 3 million hryvnias.

Society • May 29, 07:21 AM • 28001 views
More trains are being launched to popular locations for the summer season

Seven trains have been switched to a daily schedule, and an additional Kyiv — Chernivtsi service has been scheduled. The Sumy — Rakhiv route has been restored for summer travel.

Society • May 29, 07:01 AM • 4858 views
Ukraine's social protection reform to be bolstered by $880 million from the World Bank

The World Bank has approved the SPIRIT project for $880 million to reform social protection. The program will cover over one million vulnerable categories of Ukrainian citizens.

Society • May 29, 06:51 AM • 3334 views
Xiaomi loses $5,600 on every electric vehicle despite record salesPhoto

In the first quarter of 2024, Xiaomi lost $5,600 on every car. Despite the losses, the company sold over 80,000 units of transport.

Auto • May 29, 06:38 AM • 2576 views
Russian troops added to UN blacklist for sexual violence during the war in Ukraine

The UN has for the first time included the troops of the Russian Federation and Israel in the list for sexual violence. Investigators confirmed hundreds of cases of abuse against Ukrainian prisoners.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 06:26 AM • 6741 views
"Crossing yet another line" – EU reacts to Russian drone strike on high-rise building in Romania

Ursula von der Leyen condemned the Russian drone strike on a high-rise building in Romania. The EU is preparing the 21st package of sanctions against the aggressor.

Politics • May 29, 06:17 AM • 4979 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with a ballistic "Iskander", 217 out of 232 drones neutralized

On the night of May 29, the enemy launched 232 UAVs and a ballistic missile. Air defense forces neutralized 217 drones; hits by the missile and 14 unmanned aerial vehicles were recorded.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 06:09 AM • 3839 views
NATO condemned "Russia's recklessness" following a drone strike on a high-rise building in Romania

A Russian drone hit a residential building in Romania during an attack on Ukraine. NATO condemned Russia's actions and is strengthening its defense against aerial threats.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 06:00 AM • 4092 views
Anthropic overtakes OpenAI to become the most valuable AI startup at $965 billion

Anthropic has raised $65 billion, reaching a market valuation of $965 billion. This allowed the developer of Claude to surpass OpenAI.

Economy • May 29, 05:51 AM • 3643 views
"Crimea-Donetsk" corridor on fire – HUR shows how enemy logistics are being blockedVideo

Intelligence officers have established fire control over the highway between Berdyansk and Dzhankoi. HUR drone operators are destroying Russian fuel tankers and trucks.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 05:40 AM • 4170 views
Hryvnia recovers from daily drop - exchange rates for May 29Photo

The NBU has set the exchange rate at 44. 26 UAH per dollar and 51.43 UAH per euro. The national currency strengthened following a previous decline.

Economy • May 29, 05:29 AM • 2798 views
General Staff updates maps – over a quarter of combat engagements concentrated in two sectorsPhoto

267 combat engagements occurred over the past day, with the most intense fighting in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors. The occupiers deployed over 7,800 drones and 269 guided aerial bombs.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 05:15 AM • 4201 views
Cold snap from Northern Europe to continue covering Ukraine - weather forecast for May 29Photo

On May 29, rain with thunderstorms and strong winds up to 20 m/s are expected in Ukraine. Daytime air temperatures will range from 13 to 18 degrees Celsius.

Weather and environment • May 29, 05:08 AM • 2649 views
EU states that the aviation fuel market could become tighter due to the Strait of Hormuz

The European Commission predicts tension in the aviation fuel market due to the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. Currently, prices in the EU are rising without physical supply disruptions.

Economy • May 28, 03:08 PM • 3267 views
Regional electric trains equipped with air conditioning for the first time - UkrzaliznytsiaPhoto

Ukrzaliznytsia has equipped trains on routes to Lviv, Rivne, and Khmelnytskyi with air conditioning. More than five additional trainsets will be modernized by the end of the year.

Society • May 28, 02:59 PM • 3637 views
Trump administration plans to fund American drone companies - WSJ

The Pentagon plans to fund UAV manufacturers to increase production and lower prices. The US government may acquire ownership stakes in private companies.

News of the World • May 28, 02:43 PM • 2930 views
Man attacks people with a knife at a train station in Switzerland, three injuredVideo

In Winterthur, Switzerland, a 31-year-old man wounded three people with a knife at a train station. Police have detained the attacker, and the motives for the crime are currently under investigation.

News of the World • May 28, 02:21 PM • 3209 views
EU approves payment of nearly €2.8 billion for Ukraine under the Ukraine Facility

The Council of the EU has approved the seventh payment of €2. 8 billion for Ukraine. The funds are being allocated for the implementation of reforms and the early execution of the modernization plan.

Economy • May 28, 01:18 PM • 14087 views
Russian judge to be tried in Ukraine for sentencing a captured "Azov" fighter

A Russian judge will be tried for sentencing a captured Azov member to 18 years in prison. His actions have been qualified as a violation of the laws and customs of war.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 12:12 PM • 3735 views
EU has no plans for a chief negotiator for peace talks with Russia yet – media

Kaja Kallas and EU member states consider the appointment of a negotiator premature. The bloc is preparing its 21st sanctions package and focusing on strategy rather than personalities.

Politics • May 28, 11:59 AM • 3227 views
Government approves new Customs Code based on EU standardsPhoto

The government has approved a draft Customs Code based on EU standards for accession to the union. The new rules will simplify logistics and customs procedures for businesses.

Economy • May 28, 11:49 AM • 11565 views
Ukraine has agreed to purchase up to 20 Gripen fighters and is set to receive 16 as aid from Sweden

Ukraine has agreed that it can purchase up to 20 Gripen E/F fighters for 2. 5 billion euros from an EU loan. Sweden is also expected to transfer 16 Gripen C/D aircraft as aid.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 11:27 AM • 11255 views