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Oleksandra Vasylenko

In journalism - over 14 years, continuing the family business. Member of the National Union of Journalists of Ukraine. Graduated from the Institute of Philology of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv with a degree in "Ukrainian Language and Literature, Literary Creativity". Began her professional career as an interviewer for printed publications of the Ministry of Defense. Later collaborated with a number of Ukrainian media: Gazeta.ua, Apostrophe, Obozrevatel, RegioNews, Depo.ua, GreenPost. Area of professional interests - military affairs, socio-political life, economics, business, ecology. Outside of work, she is engaged in literary creativity. Lives in the city of Kryvyi Rih.
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Meta to Pay Up to $18 Billion Over Social Media Harm to Children: What Will Change for Teenagers on Facebook and Instagram

Meta will pay up to $18 billion and strengthen restrictions for minors on Facebook and Instagram. The company did not admit fault.

Society • 07:52 PM • 824 views
New deferment rules for mobilization: lawmakers want to grant it to single parents

Bill No. 15530 could make a court decision establishing that a child lives with a person liable for military service sufficient grounds for a deferment. The document was registered on August 20 and referred to the relevant committee.

Society • 04:14 PM • 22943 views
Fake disability for $10,000 — former MP detained in Kyiv Photo

Two residents of Mykolaiv were detained in Kyiv, including former MP Vadym Pidberezniak. For $10,000, they promised to arrange disability status and a deferment for a man.

Society • August 26, 10:34 AM • 3516 views
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Kindergartens in Ukraine: Are There Enough Places in the New Academic Year?

There are 11,622 kindergartens operating in Ukraine, but places and waiting lists are determined by local communities. A total of 9,270 institutions have shelters, and the state has allocated UAH 1 billion.

Society • August 26, 07:17 AM • 23990 views
Deferment after expulsion: lawmakers want to change the rules for students without a diploma

Draft Law No. 15553 proposes not considering incomplete studies without a diploma as obtaining education for a second time. This could simplify the processing of deferments.

Politics • August 25, 06:20 PM • 74854 views
The CIA director may have come to Moscow due to the threat of Russia escalating against NATO — journalistVideo

Journalist Michael Weiss suggested that John Ratcliffe may have come to Moscow to warn Russia against escalating against Europe and NATO. He linked this to GRU and drone activity.

News of the World • August 25, 05:20 PM • 34020 views
Not only Moscow: the US asked Ukraine not to strike St. Petersburg and Russia’s northern regions in the coming days — media reportsVideo

The Trump administration asked Kyiv to refrain from strikes on Moscow, St. Petersburg and northern Russia for several days. Ukraine agreed.

War in Ukraine • August 25, 04:29 PM • 10108 views
How to Enroll a Child in Kindergarten in 2026: Waiting List, Documents, and BenefitsPhoto

Legislation in 2026 provides significantly broader opportunities for obtaining preschool education. At the same time, the specific age at which a child is admitted depends on the type of institution.

Society • August 25, 11:36 AM • 2860 views
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In the "Forrest Gump" case, bail for Mudra and Mykytas has still not been paid — HACC

The HACC has not received bail for Iryna Mudra and Maksym Mykytas. Bail was set at UAH 20 million and UAH 30 million, respectively.

Politics • August 25, 11:07 AM • 28979 views
Kyiv's Chief Rabbi Wants to Bail Out Former Deputy Head of the Office of the President Iryna Mudra

Yonatan Markovich asked the court to act as Iryna Mudra's guarantor in the "Forrest Gump" case. The prosecutor is seeking bail of UAH 150 million for her.

Politics • August 24, 02:21 PM • 6300 views
The Kremlin threatened to strike Kyiv "every day and every night" in response to attacks on Ozon

Kremlin spokesman Peskov said that Russia would continue shelling Kyiv in response to drone strikes on facilities in the Russian Federation. The statements came amid attacks on Ozon warehouses.

War in Ukraine • August 24, 01:56 PM • 12166 views
Russia attacked Sloviansk on Independence Day; children are among the woundedPhoto

Russia carried out four airstrikes on the center of Sloviansk. At least seven people were wounded, including a teenager born in 2010.

War in Ukraine • August 24, 12:34 PM • 4118 views
The United States, Europe and the world congratulated Ukraine on Independence Day: what they wished for and what they said

The United States, European countries and others reaffirmed their support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Politicians praised the resilience of Ukrainians.

Politics • August 24, 10:47 AM • 5128 views
Armenia is preparing for a historic step: Pashinyan speaks about an application to join the EU

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said that Armenia may begin submitting an application to join the EU in the near future. The country does not yet have candidate status.

News of the World • August 24, 10:33 AM • 4306 views
Gripen for Ukraine: Sybiha announced preparations of the fighter jets to defend the skies

Gripen fighter jets are being prepared to defend Ukraine's airspace.

War in Ukraine • August 24, 10:29 AM • 4102 views
We will not save the Kremlin half a million soldiers; we will not let them deceive the world into thinking that Donbas simply needs to be handed over — Zelenskyy

On Independence Day, Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine would not agree to relinquish Donbas.

War in Ukraine • August 24, 08:52 AM • 4362 views
We are already winning: Zelenskyy names Ukrainians’ main strength in the war

Zelenskyy said that Ukraine is already defeating Russia through will, technology, and resilience. The president emphasized the humanity of society and the strength of every achievement.

Society • August 24, 07:45 AM • 10495 views
Ukraine shoots down over 90% of Shahed drones and is preparing a response to Russian ballistic missiles, Zelenskyy says

Zelenskyy said that Ukraine’s defense industry needs to scale up the production of drones and long-range systems. The President called for creating protection against Russian ballistic missiles.

War in Ukraine • August 24, 07:21 AM • 5155 views
"Putin got the main thing wrong": Zelenskyy named what ruined the Kremlin leader's plans for Ukraine

Zelenskyy said that Russia miscalculated its resources and equipment, but not the readiness of Ukrainians to defend their country and fight for peace.

War in Ukraine • August 24, 07:08 AM • 4747 views
After the elections, Russia may announce a new mobilization of 300,000 people – Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy said that after the September elections, Russia may recruit 300,000 military personnel in 2026. The decision on mobilization has not been confirmed.

War in Ukraine • August 23, 03:06 PM • 11475 views
Ukraine will receive around $9 billion from Norway: Støre reveals details of the aid

Norway plans to provide Ukraine with around $9 billion in support in 2027, mostly military aid. Kyiv and Oslo will sign a declaration on partnership.

War in Ukraine • August 23, 02:35 PM • 6190 views
The enemy attacked the locomotive of a passenger train in Odesa region twice with a "Shahed" drone; nearly 600 passengers came under attack.

In Odesa region, a jet-powered "Shahed" struck the locomotive of a passenger train. All 593 passengers, including 15 children, were evacuated, with no casualties.

War in Ukraine • August 23, 02:20 PM • 10574 views
Russian drone attacked a commuter train in the Kharkiv region: one person killed and others injured

At Lymanivka station, a drone struck the Lozova–Kharkiv electric train: a female passenger was killed and four people were injured. The train was attacked for the second time.

War in Ukraine • August 23, 01:57 PM • 6083 views
Ukraine and Finland have agreed on the joint production of drones and ground robots

Ukrainian and Finnish companies will develop drones, maritime unmanned systems, and ground robotic complexes. Production is planned in Finland.

War in Ukraine • August 23, 01:34 PM • 6628 views
The US-Canada trade war is escalating: Ottawa introduces reciprocal tariffs

After the negotiations failed, Ottawa will respond with "dollar-for-dollar" tariffs on American goods. The sides accuse each other of sabotaging the agreement.

Economy • August 23, 01:25 PM • 12836 views
"Waiting for winter": Zelenskyy spoke about Putin's plans regarding the war in Ukraine

The President stated that Russia is intensifying its strikes and preparing for winter. He explained that Russian attacks on Ukrainian logistics were one of the reasons for Ukraine's strikes on the corresponding facilities in the Russian Federation.

War in Ukraine • August 23, 11:03 AM • 10696 views
Is Russia preparing an offensive against the Kyiv region: Zelenskyy named the conditions and a possible direction

Russia may try to advance into the Chernihiv and Kyiv regions to create a buffer zone. At present, there is no strike force near the border.

War in Ukraine • August 23, 10:01 AM • 15648 views
Trump’s special envoy established contact with Lukashenko through jokes and vodka — NYT

John Coale uses informal communication to secure the release of political prisoners and ease sanctions against Belarus. With U.S. assistance, more than 500 people have been released.

Politics • August 23, 09:42 AM • 13348 views
In Odesa region, a "Shahed" attacked a passenger train: nearly 600 people were in the carriages

A Russian jet-powered "Shahed" struck the locomotive of the Zhytomyr–Odesa train. Passengers and railway workers were evacuated; there were no casualties.

War in Ukraine • August 23, 08:47 AM • 8543 views
The leaders of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia and Norway have arrived in KyivPhoto

On the eve of Independence Day, the leaders of six countries arrived in the capital of Ukraine. They will hold talks with Zelenskyy and are preparing important decisions.

Politics • August 23, 08:10 AM • 33755 views