Law enforcement officers stopped the activities of a criminal organization that defrauded about 800 people of over UAH 40 million under the guise of investing in cryptocurrency. The organizers turned out to be two residents of Kharkiv.
On Sunday, July 19, a major problem occurred in the operation of social networks Facebook and Instagram. The reasons for the incident at Meta have not yet been disclosed. In addition to Facebook and Instagram, the Threads platform is also not working.
Odrex surgeon Vitaliy Rusakov performed operations despite a court-ordered work ban. He also treats patients without entering data into their medical records.
Instagram and Facebook users are complaining about issues with access and feed updates. Meta has not yet specified the cause of the outage or the timeline for restoration.
Scammers are sending out phishing emails containing viruses disguised as power outage schedules. Ukrenergo urges citizens not to open suspicious links or files.
Social media sellers will be required to register as individual entrepreneurs (FOP) under the threat of heavy fines. Buying alcohol online will now require mandatory identification.
Lieutenant Colonel Bohdan Kuras has taken command of the 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade, replacing Anatoliy Kulykivskyi. The unit is currently holding back the advance of Russian troops in Kostiantynivka.
Syrskyi has revoked the right of eight units to independently train recruits. The decision was made following quality inspections of training and conditions across 72 units.
Ambassador Mathernová stated that EU diplomats remain in Kyiv despite Russia's threats. She called Moscow's statements a manifestation of despair and an attempt at intimidation.
Hungary has reinstated the ban on the import of 20 categories of goods from Ukraine. The government has also changed its mind about withdrawing from the International Criminal Court.
An explosion occurred at the MOL plant in Tiszaújváros during a unit restart. One person was killed, seven suffered burns, and firefighting efforts are ongoing.
Representative of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Vadym Skibitskyi stated that international social networks are being systematically pushed out of the RF to ensure control by special services. Telegram and WhatsApp remain the most popular.
The President appointed Serhii Byzov as Chairman of the NTSEC to strengthen social dialogue between the state, employers, and trade unions. The work of this council is one of the conditions for Ukraine's accession to the European Union.
On May 18, short-term rains with thunderstorms are expected in Ukraine, with temperatures reaching up to +25 degrees Celsius. In Kyiv, temperatures are forecasted to be around +20°C with possible precipitation.
A Kentucky school district has reached a settlement with YouTube, TikTok, and Snap in a case regarding harm to teenagers' mental health. Meta is set to face trial in June.
Following Orbán's defeat in Hungary, pro-government media outlets are being closed and editors are being dismissed. Péter Magyar is preparing a media reform and the abolition of state advertising.
The court has ordered Oleksandr Dubinsky to be held in custody for 60 days without the possibility of bail. The Member of Parliament is suspected of high treason and the discredit of mobilization efforts.
The Slovak Prime Minister reported Putin's reaction to Zelenskyy's proposal to meet. For this to happen, the President of Ukraine must call him personally.
The MP is suspected of subversive activities through the dissemination of Russian narratives on social media. New searches were conducted at the premises of Dubinsky and his lawyers.
The Rada supported the draft Civil Code with a provision on good conduct in its first reading. Experts warn of judicial manipulation and the restriction of citizens' rights.
The European Commission has accused Meta of insufficient age verification for children on Facebook and Instagram. The company faces a fine of up to 6% of its global annual turnover.
The European Union has accused Meta of failing to adequately protect children under 13 on Facebook and Instagram. The company faces a fine of up to 6% of its annual turnover.
Zoltan Babjak stated there is no oppression of Hungarians in Ukraine following a meeting with the newly elected Hungarian MEP Péter Magyar. He added that President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy is personally overseeing these issues.
More than 43,000 military personnel have undergone rehabilitation in FPU health resorts since 2014. Another 40,000 soldiers and their families received psychological support.
Ukrainian Ambassador to the US Olga Stefanishyna published photos from the Washington Hilton hotel and details of the shooting. Trump and Melania were unharmed; the attacker was neutralized by security guards during the break-in attempt.
President of Moldova Maya Sandu arrived in Ukraine on April 26 for a meeting with Zelenskyy. She will honor the memory of the Chernobyl disaster victims on the 40th anniversary of the accident.
Viktoriia Bobrova ("Kvitka"), an officer of the 10th Separate Mountain Assault Brigade "Edelweiss" who worked as a producer and casting director, has been killed at the front. This was reported by her mother on Facebook.
Kyiv TCC refutes manipulative video about jump from window: man fled over fence and fell into pit. Injured man received medical assistance, condition satisfactory.
Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia closed their airspace to the Slovak Prime Minister's plane. Robert Fico plans to seek an alternative route for his visit to the Russian event.
At CinemaCon, the trailer for the new Avengers was presented, Top Gun 3 was announced, a sequel to The Social Network, and Val Kilmer's return with the help of AI.
