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Volodymyr Omelchenko

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EU criticizes Georgia for passing laws on “LGBT propaganda”

The European Union has expressed regret over Georgia's adoption of a legislative package on “family values”. The EU calls on the country to reconsider these laws and return to the path of European integration.

Society • September 4, 05:58 PM • 53957 views
“The President said he needed me.” Vereshchuk confirms she's moving to the Prosecutor General's Office

Minister of Reintegration Iryna Vereshchuk has announced her move to the Office of the President of Ukraine. According to her, President Zelensky said that he needed her in the Office of the President as Deputy Head.

Society • September 4, 05:41 PM • 36063 views
FT: Russia secretly bought dual-use goods from India

FT: Russia has developed plans to spend Rs 82 billion on critical electronics from India to circumvent sanctions. Moscow was considering investments in joint ventures to produce military electronics.

News of the World • September 4, 05:32 PM • 19693 views
Russians spread fake about punishment of relatives of fugitives in Ukraine - Center for Countering Disinformation

A fake document about punishment for relatives of mobilization evaders in Ukraine was posted on Telegram. The Center for Countering Disinformation denied this information, calling it a fake to create panic.

Society • September 4, 05:15 PM • 101803 views
Switzerland extends S protection status for Ukrainians until 2026

The Swiss Federal Council has decided not to cancel the special protection status S for Ukrainians until March 2026. This decision provides clarity for refugees, cantons, communities and employers for the next 18 months.

Society • September 4, 04:40 PM • 29602 views
Stetsenko wins silver at the 2024 Paralympics in swimming

Ukrainian swimmer Anna Stetsenko has won a silver medal in the 100-meter freestyle in the S12 class at the Paralympic Games in Paris. This is her third medal at these Games, having previously won silver and bronze.

Sports • September 4, 04:25 PM • 100093 views
Ukrainians Denisenko and Veraksa win gold and silver in swimming at the 2024 Paralympics

Yaroslav Denysenko and Maksym Veraksa won gold and silver medals in the 100m freestyle in the S12 class. Denysenko finished first with a time of 53.11 seconds, while Veraksa was second with a time of 53.64.

Sports • September 4, 04:15 PM • 61050 views
Fired at TCC checkpoint: police detain man who wounded a soldier in Lutsk

Police have detained a 40-year-old man suspected of shooting at the TCC post in Lutsk last week. A serviceman was wounded in the incident, and a pre-trial investigation under Article 348 of the Criminal Code is underway.

Society • September 4, 03:59 PM • 13831 views
Bloomberg: coffee prices rise due to reduced stocks and bad weather in Brazil

Futures for Arabica and Robusta coffee rose due to reduced inventories and dry weather in Brazil. Traders are watching the weather in Brazil, which may affect the yield next year.

News of the World • September 4, 03:35 PM • 14647 views
Russian troops drop bomb on Yampil: 4 civilians wounded

The Russian military attacked civilian infrastructure in Yampil, Sumy region, injuring 4 civilians. Prosecutors are investigating the incident as a violation of the laws of war.

War in Ukraine • September 4, 03:19 PM • 23912 views
Scholz promises that Germany will transfer more than a dozen IRIS-T air defense systems to Ukraine

The German Chancellor announced the order of 6 IRIS-T systems for the Bundeswehr and 17 for Ukraine. By 2026, Ukraine will receive 24 IRIS-T systems of various configurations from Germany.

War in Ukraine • September 4, 02:01 PM • 28970 views
“The Defense Procurement Agency will purchase ammunition for the first time for funds raised through UNITED24

“The Defense Procurement Agency has signed a UAH 47 million contract for the purchase of ammunition with UNITED24 funds. This is the first such contract after the government authorized the use of these funds for defense procurement.

War in Ukraine • September 4, 01:42 PM • 21444 views
Funicular traffic temporarily stopped in Kyiv

“Kyivpastrans announced a temporary suspension of the funicular in Kyiv on September 4 due to a power outage. The company apologized for any inconvenience to passengers.

Kyiv • September 4, 01:30 PM • 23006 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces start using Dragon drone to burn territory with termite

The Ukrainian military is using FPV drones to scatter a thermite mixture over enemy positions. The burning temperature of thermite reaches 2500 degrees, which can destroy enemy equipment and ammunition.

War in Ukraine • September 4, 01:12 PM • 22714 views
Lukashenko pardons 30 more convicts for “protest crimes”

The President of Belarus has signed a decree pardoning 30 people convicted of “protest crimes”. Among those pardoned are 7 women and 23 men, most of whom are fathers of minor children.

News of the World • September 4, 12:39 PM • 13392 views
Water pipeline repair completed in Donetsk region: water supply will be restored within 24 hours

Vadim Filashkin, Head of RMA, announced the completion of the repair of the Second Donetsk Water Supply System. Water supply to Sloviansk, Kramatorsk, Druzhkivka and Kostyantynivka will be restored in full within 24 hours.

Society • September 4, 12:18 PM • 24230 views
Poland ready to help rebuild Lviv after Russian missile attack - Tusk

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has offered to help rebuild Lviv after a Russian missile strike. Historic buildings in the city center were damaged, and the number of wounded increased to 64.

Society • September 4, 12:07 PM • 26792 views
Microsoft disconnects Russian companies from cloud services - media

Microsoft has started disconnecting Russian companies from cloud services, including Microsoft 365 and Teams. The new sanctions affected all legal entities registered in Russia, except for multinational companies.

News of the World • September 4, 11:39 AM • 13737 views
Kyiv region hands over “Mara 2-P” reconnaissance complex to Ukrainian Special Forces - Kravchenko

Kyiv-based RMA has handed over a Mara 2-P unmanned reconnaissance system to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The Ukrainian-made drone can operate for up to 90 minutes, even in adverse weather conditions.

War in Ukraine • September 4, 11:16 AM • 23788 views
Ukraine and Ireland sign bilateral security agreement

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister of Ireland Simon Harris have signed an agreement on support for Ukraine and cooperation. The document was concluded between the two countries, the President's Office reports.

Politics • September 4, 11:10 AM • 28389 views
After the Russian missile attack: Speaker of the Czech Chamber of Deputies visits Lviv

Marketa Pekarova Adamova arrives in Ukraine and inspects the destruction in Lviv after the nighttime Russian attack. Ukraine asks the Czech Republic to facilitate the transfer of air defense systems and help build shelters.

Politics • September 4, 10:55 AM • 19505 views
Energoatom denies information about the accident at the South Ukrainian NPP

NNEGC Energoatom denies information about an accident at the South Ukrainian NPP. The power unit's capacity reduction is due to the detected fault and difficult transient conditions due to hostile shelling of the infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • September 4, 10:44 AM • 22585 views
Russians attack Kherson region: at least two people wounded

On September 4, Russian forces attacked Kherson region, injuring two civilians. In Kindiytsia, a 33-year-old man was injured by a drone explosion, and in Shyroka Balka, a 72-year-old man was wounded by an enemy drone.

Society • September 4, 10:10 AM • 25654 views
After the Russian attack on Poltava: Washington announces new batch of military aid to Ukraine

The White House condemns the Russian missile attack on Poltava and promises to increase military aid to Ukraine. The US plans to strengthen Kyiv's air defense and may provide JASSM cruise missiles.

War in Ukraine • September 3, 06:03 PM • 108962 views
Yulia Shulyar wins gold at the 2024 Paralympics in the 400 meters

27-year-old Ukrainian runner Yulia Shulyar won a gold medal in the 400 meters in the T12 class at the 2024 Paralympic Games. She clocked 55.16 seconds, updating her personal best and beating her Turkish rival by 0.07 seconds.

Sports • September 3, 05:45 PM • 154619 views
Zelensky: Ukraine will hold the territory of Kursk until it forces Putin to negotiate

The Ukrainian president said that Kyiv plans to hold the seized Russian territories as a lever for negotiations. Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine does not seek to keep these lands for itself.

War in Ukraine • September 3, 05:32 PM • 38809 views
Prosecutor General's Office investigates possible shooting of Ukrainian prisoners of war in Toretsk sector

Information about the alleged shooting of Ukrainian servicemen by representatives of the Russian Armed Forces appeared on Telegram. The Office of the Prosecutor General launched a pre-trial investigation into the violation of the laws and customs of war.

War in Ukraine • September 3, 05:12 PM • 22684 views
Ukrainian swimmers Shengur and Trusov win gold and silver at the 2024 Paralympics

Yuriy Shengur and Andriy Trusov won gold and silver medals in the 100m backstroke in the S7 class at the 2024 Paralympic Games. Shengur finished in 1:09.51 and Trusov in 1:10.42.

Sports • September 3, 04:58 PM • 152661 views
EU reacts to Mongolia's decision to ignore ICC warrant for Putin's arrest

The EU regrets that Mongolia has welcomed Putin, ignoring the ICC's arrest warrant. The EU supports the ICC investigation into the Russian-Ukrainian war and calls on countries to cooperate.

News of the World • September 3, 04:49 PM • 18572 views
In the Red Sea, attempts are being made to prevent oil leakage from a tanker hit by Houthis

An operation is underway in the Red Sea to prevent an oil spill from a Greek tanker damaged by Houthis. The risk of a leak remains, which could lead to a large-scale environmental disaster.

News of the World • September 3, 04:34 PM • 18509 views