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Journalist Volodymyr Boyko claims that Petro Poroshenko's entourage fictitiously joined the 206th battalion. This allowed them to avoid criminal prosecution, real mobilization, and was used for PR.

Ukrainian blogger Anna Alkhim announced her move to Dubai due to the security situation in Ukraine. She does not plan to return anytime soon but considers Kyiv the best city.

An opinion column by financial expert Olena Sosedka.

According to a Deutsche Bank report, rent for a three-bedroom apartment in European city centers continues to rise, with only five cities having an average cost below 2,000 euros. London is the most expensive city with a rent of 5,088 euros, while Athens is the cheapest at 1,080 euros.

The mother of Ukrainian model Maria Kovalchuk, Hanna, prematurely ended her conversation with TV host Oleksiy Sukhanov. The reason was questions regarding her interview with Russian journalist Ksenia Sobchak, which was released earlier than the agreed exclusive with the Ukrainian TV channel.

Fugitive Moldovan oligarch Vladimir Plahotniuc, detained in Greece, has been placed under pre-trial arrest for 40 days. He was apprehended at Athens airport as he was about to fly to Dubai.

Dubai's real estate market recorded a record $117 billion in transactions in the first half of 2025, the highest figure in the emirate's history. This surge is driven by strategic planning, growing investor confidence, and a flexible ecosystem that attracts international and local capital.

Ukrainian model Maria Kovalchuk claims she was beaten in Dubai by the sons of a Donetsk businessman and Russian socialites after consuming alcohol and drugs. She sustained injuries indicative of a severe beating or a fall from a height, and is currently undergoing rehabilitation in Norway.

The Ukrainian cryptocurrency exchange service ObmenAT24 took a leading position among the best crypto exchanges in Ukraine according to the financial portal "Minfin".

A young Syrian man is accused of supporting a terrorist group and assisting in planning a thwarted attack on Taylor Swift's concert in Vienna. He helped the suspect with translating bomb-making instructions and joining ISIS.

North American and European airlines canceled flights to the Persian Gulf after US strikes on Iran, which led to the closure of airspace and increased security concerns. This forces carriers to redirect or cancel flights, increasing costs and affecting the region's aviation hub.

The wedding of the Israeli Prime Minister's son was canceled due to the ongoing conflict with Iran. This caused controversy and anger among protesters who condemned the Netanyahu family.

X users noticed a correlation between pizza orders near the Pentagon and international crises. Shortly before the explosions in Tehran, a surge in orders was recorded.

Thousands of Russians are unable to leave Dubai and Sri Lanka due to flight cancellations. Flights are being canceled due to the hostilities in Iran and Israel, and many people are stuck in airports.

A large-scale fire broke out in a 67-story residential building in Dubai Marina. All 3,820 residents have been evacuated, no one was injured, and the fire is being extinguished.

More and more Ukrainians prefer housing outside the city. Now every third person is considering buying a private house.

Chelsea have signed Liam Delap from Ipswich for over £30 million. The former Ipswich forward will wear the number 9 shirt, contract until 2031.

Telegram plans to raise $1. 5 billion in bonds, despite Pavel Durov's legal problems in France. Investors, including BlackRock and Mubadala, are ready to support the company.

An international special operation has exposed a Russian network of hackers who infected more than 300,000 devices in various countries. Among the suspects are Russians and a Ukrainian, the investigation is ongoing.

Telegram's profit in 2024 reached $540 million, and revenues increased to $1. 4 billion. This happened despite lawsuits against Pavel Durov in France due to the position of the administrative team and content.

Johannes Pitch (JJ) expressed his desire to hold Eurovision in Vienna next year without Israel's participation, calling for reforms in the voting system and transparency of the competition.

Due to cuts in US aid, $98 million worth of food rations, enough for 3. 5 million people, are spoiling in warehouses. The Trump administration has cut programs, and supplies may be disposed of.

The Dubai government has allowed payment for government services with cryptocurrencies through Crypto. com. This is part of a strategy to transition to 90% cashless payments by 2026.

The European Union is considering sanctions against Litasco Middle East DMCC, a division of Lukoil, for helping the "shadow fleet" that transports Russian oil.

The Trump Organization's billion-dollar luxury real estate project will accept cryptocurrency payments.

In the first quarter of 2025, 111 luxury homes worth $1. 9 billion were sold in Dubai. Analysts fear that global instability may affect the market.

The viral popularity of Dubai pistachio chocolate has caused a global shortage of nuts and rising prices. Demand has depleted supplies, which were already low due to previous poor harvests.

Ukrainian OnlyFans model Maria Kovalchuk, who was found in Dubai with injuries after a fall, has come out of a coma after surgery. Her condition is stable, but she requires long-term treatment.

20-year-old Maria Kovalchuk was found in serious condition and hospitalized. Police are investigating the circumstances of the injury, considering the version of falling from a height.

The Ministry of Digital Affairs spoke about common scams in Telegram and provided recommendations on how to protect your account from phishing attacks and protect personal data.