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Ratcliffe failed to convince Putin to make concessions regarding Ukraine. After the visit, Russia intensified its strikes on civilian infrastructure.
Due to the acute shortage of "air-to-air" missiles, Ukrainian F-16s sometimes rely solely on guns. Weapons supplies are being rationed.
The EU approved €6. 1 billion in defense funding for Ukraine, including air defense. Member states also promised additional resources, but provided no details.
Tom Hardy has released the 15-track album Czarface Meets Frankie Pulitzer. Busta Rhymes, Method Man, and EL-P contributed to the recording.
Crown Prince Haakon automatically ascended the throne following the death of his father, Harald. His successor is 22-year-old Ingrid Alexandra.
British actor Tim Curry has died at the age of 80. Law enforcement found no signs of foul play. He suffered a stroke in 2012.
Andrii Kovalenko stated that restricting Russian content would affect Ukrainian society in the coming years. Children's content is of particular importance.
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.
Exhibitions, plays, a film club and concerts will take place in Kyiv on August 22–23. The events include tributes to Liatoshynsky and Kvitka Cisyk.
The Ministry of Culture recommended 546 projects for victory in the "Tysyachovesna-2026" program. Among them are films about Olga Kharlan, Serhii Kuzminskyi, and a Christmas comedy.
The Ministry of Culture has completed the final stage of the selection for "Tyсяchovesny"; 546 projects will receive funding. A total of 1,215 projects were presented at the pitching event, and up to UAH 4 billion has been allocated for the implementation of the initiative.
A number of cultural events will take place in Kyiv on August 15–16: a workshop for children, a play, chamber music concerts, and a Rammstein tribute. You can also attend a full-dome film about space and an Italian music concert.
BTS member V revealed that he has had hearing problems in his right ear for about 2. 5 years, which began during his military service. He is currently undergoing treatment and taking medication.
Jury selection has begun in Las Vegas in the case of Duane Davis, who is accused of orchestrating the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in 1996. The 63-year-old Davis has pleaded not guilty.
Grammy Award winner William Orbit died at home on July 23. He produced Madonna's albums Ray Of Light and Music, and also worked with Blur and All Saints.
Spotify forecasts 788 million active users in the third quarter, below analysts' estimates of 793. 5 million. Operating profit will amount to 670 million euros, also missing forecasts, causing shares to fall by 6.4%.
In Kyiv on August 1-2, seven interesting events will take place: a painting exhibition, stand-up, concerts, and a family show. Visitors will be able to enjoy Ukrainian art, Italian music, and disco hits.
French DJ Kavinsky was found dead at his Paris home on Tuesday evening. The prosecutor's office has launched an investigation to determine the cause of death.
Pop star Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit against hackers who broke into her colleagues' computers and leaked unreleased music. In 2023, 45 of the singer's songs were stolen and made public.
The cause of the artist's death was stomach cancer. Harbarchuk fought the disease for a long time, but he could not be saved.
Literary evenings, concerts, stand-up shows and family entertainment are planned for the weekend in Kyiv. UNN has compiled a list of events, including performances by Izdryk and a jazz concert by Sting.
On July 13, International Rock Day and French Fry Day are celebrated. In Ukraine, Orthodox Christians according to the new calendar honor the Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel.
In the case of illegal departure of men abroad under the guise of music tours, six people received suspicion, including the former acting Minister of Culture. The cost of a place in a fake band reached $13,000.
The former official is suspected of facilitating the illegal transportation of 8 men of conscription age across the border under the guise of musicians. He re-sent a letter to the border guards after the refusal.
Ukraine's aviation industry paid a record UAH 702 million in taxes in 2025, despite the closed sky. Due to criminal cases by the Bureau of Economic Security (BEB) regarding aircraft leasing and a decline in profitability, businesses risk leaving Ukrainian jurisdiction.
Chernivtsi invites you to the UNESCO Residence, a museum-pharmacy, and the pedestrian Kobylianska Street. The selection also features an open-air museum, an organ hall, and a botanical garden.
32-year-old artist Oliver Tree was one of six victims of a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro. The singer was in Brazil as part of a world tour.
Thanks to the efforts of the Embassy of Ukraine in Budapest, the performance of violinist Vadim Repin was canceled. The Russian was replaced at the concert by a Hungarian performer.
The Canadian opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup has begun at BMO Field in Toronto. Bryan Adams, Michael Bublé, and Alanis Morissette are set to perform at the event.
The USA will play Paraguay at the 2026 World Cup in Los Angeles on June 13. Katy Perry will perform at the opening ceremony, and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will attend.