Figure of the day: 20 million hryvnias for drone defense: how Ukrainian business funds its own air defense
Ukrainian enterprises are increasingly self-funding the protection of critical infrastructure from Russian attacks. As of mid-July 2026, 51 companies had received authorization to form private air defense units, although only four are currently…
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Main propagandist of “all of Russia” faces dismissal from work
Russian propagandist Dmitry Kiselyov may lose his positions on the Rossiya 1 TV channel and at the Rossiya Segodnya agency. The Presidential Administration of the Russian Federation is preparing personnel changes due to falling audience interest in…
Bill No. 14405 poses risks to local self-government
The Association of Ukrainian Cities opposed the provisions of bill No. 14405 that simplify the procedure for removing community heads from exercising their powers. The organization sent a corresponding appeal to the relevant parliamentary committee.
Mykhailo Fedorov advocates for finding safe mechanisms to hold elections during wartime
An effective and secure mechanism for holding elections under martial law should be developed in Ukraine. This was stated by Minister of Defence Mykhailo Fedorov, emphasizing the need to guarantee the right to vote for all citizens.
A shadow market for agricultural land demining has emerged in Ukraine
Due to long queues for official surveys and farmers’ urgent need to sow fields, a large-scale illegal demining market has emerged in Ukraine. According to unofficial farmer estimates, between 50% and 70% of land clearance work in 2023–2024 was…
Supreme Court orders Kyivstar to refund money for tariff changed without notice
The Supreme Court ruled in the case of a Kyivstar subscriber whose service cost was raised from UAH 75 to UAH 105 over four weeks without proper notification. The court ordered the operator to refund the debited funds, restore the previous tariff…
