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He saw a swan and rushed to it: rescuers pulled a dog out of icy water in Kyiv

On the Sobache Gyrylo Bay in Kyiv's Obolon district, a dog saw a swan, ran out onto the thin ice and fell into the water. Rescuers successfully rescued the animal and handed it over to its grateful owner.

Kyiv • February 18, 01:45 PM • 34029 views
It will take months to repair: Russia assesses the consequences of Ukrainian UAV strikes on an oil pumping station

Ukrainian UAVs caused serious damage to the Kropotkinskaya oil pumping station in Russia. Restoration will take up to 2 months, and oil pumping from Kazakhstan will be reduced by 30%.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 01:32 PM • 27368 views
Schools of Prykarpattia region switch to distance learning: the reason is given

Educational institutions in Ivano-Frankivsk region will switch to distance learning from February 19 to March 4 due to the increase in the incidence of SARS and influenza. Medical institutions in the region are introducing a “mask regime” and restricting patient visits.

Society • February 18, 01:30 PM • 22550 views
The situation is quite ambiguous: how new pharmaceutical market rules can affect the availability of medicines

Starting March 1, Ukraine will introduce new rules for regulating drug prices, including limiting the markup to 8%. Experts warn of possible closure of pharmacies and reduction of the range of medicines.

Economy • February 18, 01:11 PM • 28595 views
Russia is imposing its own narratives on the peace plan, “but it's a lie” - CPJ

The head of the Center for Public Advocacy said that Russia is trying to spread its own narratives about the peace talks. According to him, there can be no real plan without the participation of Ukraine and Europe.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 01:10 PM • 25396 views
FUIB's investments in sustainable development in 2024 reached UAH 341 million

FUIB allocated UAH 341 million for social projects in 2024. UAH 146 million was spent to support the Armed Forces, the rest - to help the wounded, education and inclusive projects.

Business News • February 18, 12:19 PM • 39239 views
Resumption of passport issuance to Ukrainian men abroad: how many citizens received documents

The Ministry of Internal Affairs has resumed issuing foreign passports and passports of a citizen of Ukraine for men aged 18-60 abroad. On the first day, nearly 1,700 foreign passports and more than 400 domestic passports were issued.

Society • February 18, 12:03 PM • 45778 views
The world is in a “new era of threats” - British Defense Minister

British Defense Secretary John Healey has announced the need for radical changes in the defense system due to a new era of threats.

News of the World • February 18, 11:49 AM • 24924 views
The issue of joining the EU is Ukraine's sovereign right - Kremlin

Peskov said that joining the EU is Ukraine's sovereign right, and Russia will not prevent it. At the same time, the Kremlin's position on Ukraine's accession to NATO remains negative.

Politics • February 18, 11:27 AM • 26049 views
Ombudsman: Elderly people were tied to beds with ropes and locked in rooms in a private boarding house

In the boarding house “Ray of Life”, people were found to be tied to their beds and locked in their rooms. Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets reported gross human rights violations and sent an appeal to the police.

Society • February 18, 11:13 AM • 46938 views
When will warming come to Ukraine: a forecast from a weather expert

Starting February 25, Ukraine is expected to experience a significant warming to +1-5 degrees, and then to +4-9 degrees. Until then, frosts with temperatures down to -19 degrees in the east will remain.

Society • February 18, 10:35 AM • 138012 views
NABU arranges provocations of bribes for top officials, exerting pressure on suspects - media

According to media reports, the NABU uses extra-procedural influence on defendants in criminal cases. The purpose of the pressure is to organize provocations of bribes for high-ranking officials.

Politics • February 18, 10:29 AM • 27809 views
The Kremlin says Putin is ready for talks with Zelensky, but there is a nuance

Putin is ready to negotiate with Zelensky, but with due regard to the “legal aspects of the legitimacy” of the Ukrainian president. Earlier, the Kremlin claimed that Ukraine does not have sovereignty and that future agreements are invalid.

Politics • February 18, 10:14 AM • 23136 views
Abolition of gold and silver medals in schools: what graduates will receive

Ukraine has canceled gold and silver medals for school graduates. Instead, excellent students will receive a certificate of secondary education with honors.

Society • February 18, 10:02 AM • 34136 views
Honda is open to resuming negotiations with Nissan, but there is a caveat

Honda is open to resuming merger talks with Nissan, but demands the resignation of its current CEO Makoto Uchida. The company wants to see a new leader who can better cooperate with competitors.

News of the World • February 18, 09:33 AM • 23376 views
Brovarska hromada has an increasing incidence of flu and ARVI among schoolchildren and teachers - mayor

In the Brovary community, 20. 5% of students and 6% of teachers are ill with flu and ARVI. 31 classes have been switched to distance learning, and four lyceums are fully online by the end of February.

Society • February 18, 09:13 AM • 30886 views
Germany calls on the EU to get rid of its dependence on Musk and create its own analog of the X network

German Economy Minister Robert Habeck said that European democracy is threatened by dependence on “technology oligarchs. ” He called for the creation of our own European communication platform instead of X.

News of the World • February 18, 09:02 AM • 23544 views
What will happen to prices in Ukraine: forecasts of bankers and analysts

The NBU has published various inflation forecasts from financial analysts, bankers, and the public for 2025. Inflation is expected to peak in the second quarter of 2025, followed by a decline to 8.4% and 5% in 2026.

Society • February 18, 08:30 AM • 34407 views
Uncontrolled liquidation of banks: what Hetmantsev proposes in the draft law on the Deposit Guarantee Fund

Hetmantsev's draft law No. 13007 on the DGF violates depositors' rights and restricts access to public information. The document may deprive depositors of the possibility of judicial protection in case of bank liquidation.

Economy • February 18, 08:14 AM • 182503 views
World gold prices are rising despite the stabilization of the dollar

Spot gold rose 0. 5% to $2912.81 an ounce in Asian trading on Tuesday. The rise comes amid uncertainty over trade tariffs and US interest rates.

Economy • February 18, 07:47 AM • 28382 views
"Contract 18-24": How many volunteers have already applied The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reported that more than 20,000 people have already applied to participate in the "Contract 18-24" program, which provides for the recruitment of volunteers aged 18 to 24 for military service. According to the Deputy Minister of Defense Hanna Maliar, the program has aroused great interest among young people. She noted that the ministry is currently processing the applications and conducting the necessary checks. The "Contract 18-24" program was launched in February 2023 as part of the military reform in Ukraine. It is designed to attract young people to the Armed Forces of Ukraine on a contract basis. Volunteers will undergo training and then serve in the army for a period of 18 to 24 months

The Ministry of Defense has received more than 10,000 applications for an annual contract from volunteers through the "Reserve+" and other channels. Contract soldiers aged 18-24 will receive 1 million hryvnias and will serve on the front line.

Society • February 18, 07:24 AM • 37202 views
Premature PR instead of results: Transparency International criticizes ARMA for disclosing data on assets abroad

Transparency International has criticized ARMA for prematurely disclosing data on the found foreign assets. Experts believe that such actions may prevent the return of assets to Ukraine.

Politics • February 17, 03:42 PM • 28978 views
Instead of affordable medicines, there is a UAH 8 billion hole in the budget. Expert criticizes new rules for regulating the pharmaceutical market

State regulation of drug prices and an 8% markup limit could lead to annual budget losses of UAH 8 billion. Experts warn of the risks of drug shortages and bankruptcy of pharmacy chains.

Economy • February 17, 01:15 PM • 24776 views
The more the state intervenes in the market, the higher the prices - Popereshnyuk on strengthening control over the cost of medicines

Volodymyr Popereshnyuk criticizes the National Security and Defense Council's decision to tighten control over drug prices. According to him, state regulation of prices leads to price increases and shortages.

Economy • February 17, 12:15 PM • 24315 views
New regulatory changes may restrict access to medicines in Ukraine - American Chamber of Commerce

New regulatory changes may restrict access to medicines in Ukraine - American Chamber of Commerce.

Politics • February 17, 10:46 AM • 24160 views
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Foreign companies are worried: limiting margins to 8% will force them to close representative offices in Ukraine - EBA

Representative offices of foreign pharmaceutical companies warn of possible closure due to the restriction of margins to 8%. The EBA warns that this could lead to job losses and reduced availability of imported medicines.

Economy • February 17, 10:05 AM • 137000 views
Hetmantsev, under the guise of the IMF, is trying to violate the Constitution of Ukraine and gain full influence over the Deposit Guarantee Fund

Draft law No. 13007 may give the DGF unlimited powers and limit the rights of depositors. The document contradicts the Constitution and creates corruption risks in the management of assets of liquidated banks.

Economy • February 17, 08:40 AM • 204386 views
Favbet Tech at ICE Barcelona 2025: Technological breakthroughs in the iGaming industry

Favbet Tech at ICE Barcelona 2025: Technological breakthroughs in the iGaming industry.

Economy • February 17, 08:34 AM • 21163 views
MHP paid UAH 7.6 billion in taxes in 2024

In 2024, MHP paid UAH 7. 6 billion in taxes to the budgets of all levels. Over three years, including the period of full-scale invasion, the amount of tax payments amounted to UAH 18.2 billion.

Business News • February 17, 08:03 AM • 45226 views
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Period to complete unfinished business: horoscope for all Zodiac signs for February 17 - 23

Astrologer Ksenia Bazylenko gave a forecast for each Zodiac sign and spoke about the influence of planets for the week.

Society • February 17, 07:05 AM • 136394 views