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Disqualification at the 2026 Olympics revealed the IOC’s pro-russian stance – Heraskevych
22.02.2026
Skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych said that after his disqualification from the 2026 Olympics due to his “helmet of remembrance,” the whole world saw that the International Olympic Committee system is playing into russia’s hands, hromadske.ua reported.Vladyslav Heraskevych said that he wanted to draw the world’s attention to Ukraine with his actions. “Now I can analyze it more, and I understand that literally every corner of the world supported us. Every corner of the world saw this injustice. They saw that ...Watchdogs allege russian church involvement in recruiting young Kenyans for war against Ukraine
19.02.2026
At a memorial ceremony in central Kenya in early February, a photograph of Charles Waithaka Wangari, a 31-year-old Kenyan who died in the russian war in Ukraine in December, was prominently displayed. Roses were neatly arranged beside the photo, and candles burned in his memory, religionnews.com reported.Waithaka, an aspiring soccer player, had traveled to russia in October to work as a heavy machinery operator at a factory. However, he was conscripted into the russian army and deployed to the front ...International Paralympic Committee allowed six athletes from russia to compete under their national flag
18.02.2026
Six athletes from russia and four from Belarus will participate under their national flags at the upcoming Winter Paralympic Games, BBC reported.The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) lifted its ban on athletes from these countries in September, allowing them to compete at the Games. Both nations had been suspended from Paralympic competition following russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, with Belarus being a close ally of russia. In 2023, a partial ban was introduced, permitting athletes to compete as neutrals.However, ...Imports of electric vehicles to Ukraine plunged following the elimination of tax incentives
04.02.2026
Imports of electric vehicles to Ukraine plummeted in January 2026 following the repeal of tax incentives, according to the Automotive Market Research Institute (AMRI), which analyzed data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs.Imports of used electric vehicles fell by 94.5% compared to December 2025, to 1,374 units. Compared to the same period last year, the decline was 53.7%, AMRI states.A similar trend is observed in the new electric vehicle segment. In January 2026, 864 units were imported—85.2% less than in ...2025 becomes deadliest year for Ukrainian civilians since russian full-scale invasion – UN
12.01.2026
The year 2025 was the deadliest for civilians in Ukraine since 2022, the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine said today in its monthly update on civilian harm, ohchr.org reported.HRMMU verified that conflict-related violence in Ukraine in 2025 killed 2,514 civilians and injured 12,142. The total number of killed and injured civilians in 2025 was 31% higher than in 2024 .The vast majority of casualties verified by ...US Congressman Fine introduces Greenland annexation act
12.01.2026
Congressman Fine (FL-06) introduced the Greenland Annexation and Statehood Act, according to house.gov.“Greenland is not a distant outpost we can afford to ignore—it is a vital national security asset,” said Congressman Fine. “Whoever controls Greenland controls key Arctic shipping lanes and the security architecture protecting the United States.” The Greenland Annexation and Statehood Act authorizes the President to take whatever steps necessary to annex or acquire Greenland as a territory of the United States.russian soldier attached an anti-tank mine to his “comrade” from Africa [video]
10.01.2026
A video has been posted online showing a russian soldier attaching an anti-tank mine to his “comrade,” a mercenary from Africa, and forcing him out of cover on the battlefield unarmed.According to reports, the African, named Francis, strongly opposes this idea at gunpoint, but gradually retreats to the exit.Main Directorate of Intelligence intercepted an order from russian commanders to kill all Ukrainian POWs [audio]
09.01.2026
The Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine intercepted an order from russian commanders to kill Ukrainian prisoners of war: “We are not taking anyone prisoner. Everyone must be f***ed up and eliminated.”russian commanders are giving criminal orders to shoot Ukrainian prisoners of war. Evidence of the invaders’ crimes was recorded by the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense in a radio interception.In the conversation between servicemen of the second battalion of the ...Ukrainian companies exported over 11 mcm of biomethane in 2025
09.01.2026
Ukrainian private companies exported over 11.2 million cubic meters of gaseous biomethane of their own production in 2025, according to ExPro estimates.Ukraine did not export any biomethane until February 2025, when Vitagro, a Ukrainian company, exported 67,500 cubic meters of its own production through the gas transmission system to Slovakia.In 2025, three Ukrainian companies exported gaseous biomethane. The largest volume was shipped by MHP Holding—approximately 8.7 million cubic meters, or 77% of total exports. Vitagro Group exported about 2.5 million ...russians intensify militarization of Ukrainian children in occupied Kherson region
03.01.2026
The so-called “ministry of education” in the occupied territories of Kherson region has signed a cooperation agreement with the russian movement “Yunarmiya”—a structure designed for the military-ideological indoctrination of children and teenagers, the Center for Countering Disinformation reported.The document formally establishes joint activities in the field of “military-patriotic education” and pre-conscription training. In reality, it represents the systematic involvement of minors in russia’s militaristic culture. Occupation sources report that more than 250 young residents of the region have already been ...Non-performing loans push russia’s economy toward collapse – FISU
01.01.2026
The russian government has effectively acknowledged a high likelihood of a banking crisis and a corporate payment crisis. The combination of risks is systemic and indicates not a cyclical slowdown, but an inevitable entry into a phase of debt collapse, the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine (FISU) reported.The key factor remains the hidden growth of non-performing loans. When restructured loans are taken into account, the real volume of problematic debt exceeds 11%, reaching approximately $131 billion. This is significantly higher ...The UAE wants to buy a 30% stake in Ukrainian defense tech company Fire Point – BBC
30.12.2025
The United Arab Emirates has announced its intention to buy a stake in Ukrainian defense tech company Fire Point. The arms manufacturer has been valued at USD 2.5 billion, bbc.com.BBC News Ukraine learned this from confidential sources within the company who are familiar with the details of the deal. According to sources, the EDGE defense group, owned by the sovereign wealth fund of the United Arab Emirates, plans to acquire a minority stake in the Ukrainian company.According to sources, 30% ...
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