09:17, 26 Dec
Beyoncé intrigued fans with a teaser following her performance at the Halftime Show.
Beyoncé shared a video of herself sitting on a white horse, dressed in cowboy attire and draped in the American flag. Fans speculate that this could be an announcement for a tour following "Cowboy Carter" or "Act III" of the "Renaissance" trilogy.
09:17, 26 Dec
A Czech company secretly supplied critical equipment to a Ukrainian nuclear power plant.
Plzeňská Škoda JS has delivered eight new drives for the Rivne Nuclear Power Plant despite Russian attacks. The company also provided a special protective cable measuring 173 meters and 76 storage units.
09:17, 26 Dec
Russia has started using Bitcoin in foreign trade to circumvent sanctions.
Russian companies have officially begun using cryptocurrencies for international payments following legislative changes. The Minister of Finance of Russia has confirmed these transactions and announced plans to expand this practice in the coming year.
09:17, 26 Dec
"These funds were stolen from us": Peskov threatened legal action over the transfer of Russian asset funds to Ukraine.
The press secretary for Putin referred to the $1 billion in frozen Russian assets transferred to Ukraine as "stolen." Russia plans to initiate legal action regarding this transfer.
07:32, 26 Dec
Drones have struck the Belgorod region, leaving several localities without electricity.
On the night of December 26, the Belgorod region was attacked by drones, resulting in power outages in several localities.
07:08, 26 Dec
A body was found on Polya Avenue in Dnipro (PHOTO)
A human body was discovered at a bus stop.
09:17, 25 Dec
A large-scale alert has been declared in Ukraine as Russia has launched missiles.
On the morning of December 25, Russia launched a missile attack on Ukraine from the Black Sea. Strategic bombers Tu-95MS took off from Olenya airfield, and drone attacks are also ongoing.
09:17, 25 Dec
Donald Trump intends to reinstate the death penalty in the United States.
Donald Trump announced his intention to pursue the death penalty for violent criminals following his election as president. This statement came after Biden commuted the sentences of 37 federal inmates.
09:17, 25 Dec
Russia won't budge from its terms "one bit": ISW analysts evaluate Putin's plans.
Matviyenko stated that Russia's demands for negotiations with Ukraine, expressed in Istanbul, remain unchanged. Russia insists on Ukraine's neutrality and limiting its armed forces to 85,000 personnel.
09:17, 25 Dec
Record-breaking 2024: Disney raked in $5 billion at the box office.
In 2024, Disney became the only company to surpass $2 billion in the U.S. box office. The studio released the three highest-grossing films of the year: "Inside Out 2," "Deadpool and Wolverine," and "Moana 2."
09:17, 25 Dec
I decided to switch gears: The NYT reveals why Lukashenko pardoned 200 prisoners.
The Belarusian dictator has pardoned over 200 participants of the 2020 protests. Analysts believe this is an attempt to ease Western sanctions, particularly concerning "Belavia" and potash fertilizers.
09:03, 25 Dec
The government has extended the booking period due to a cyberattack on registries: who is affected.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has extended the validity of reservations that were in effect as of December 19 for an additional month.
07:12, 25 Dec
Russians targeted DTEK's thermal power plants, causing significant damage to the equipment.
During the attack on January 25, Russian occupiers targeted DTEK's thermal power plants, resulting in significant damage to the power station's equipment.
07:08, 25 Dec
In Dnipro, an aggressive man threatened a driver with a gun (VIDEO).
In Dnipro, a conflict broke out between men right on the roadway.
07:08, 25 Dec
In Kryvyi Rih, explosives were discovered in the attic of a building damaged by the shockwave from a missile strike.
A grenade was discovered in the attic of a house on Gurova Street.
09:17, 24 Dec
There are no missile carriers from Russia in the Black and Azov Seas.
There are no Russian cruise missile carriers equipped with "Kalibr" missiles in the Black and Azov Seas. In the Mediterranean Sea, Russia has 8 ships, 3 of which are armed with up to 25 "Kalibr" missiles.
09:17, 24 Dec
The U.S. aims to boost missile production, including support for Ukraine.
The Pentagon has awarded a contract to Williams International to increase the production of gas turbine engines for missiles. The project involves the manufacturing of Harpoon, JASSM, LRASM, and Tomahawk missiles for the needs of the United States and Ukraine.
09:17, 24 Dec
"Ukrenergo has secured €86 million from the EIB for drone defense measures."
"Ukrenergo has received €86 million from the European Investment Bank for the installation of anti-drone protection at key substations. This funding is the first phase of the support plan aimed at helping Ukraine's energy sector recover from infrastructure damage."
09:17, 24 Dec
The Italian government has endorsed the continuation of arms supplies to Ukraine.
The Italian government has approved a decree-law extending the authorization for the transfer of military equipment and machinery to Ukraine.
09:17, 24 Dec
Ukrainian karate athlete Anzhelika Terliuga has welcomed her first child.
Silver medalist of the 2020 Olympics, Anzhelika Terliuga, has welcomed a daughter. On December 21, the athlete gave birth to a girl named Nicole.
09:03, 24 Dec
The regulator has shut down a scheme for withdrawing currency from Ukraine using U.S. bonds.
The National Securities and Stock Market Commission (NSSMC) has decided to prohibit the transfer of securities issued by foreign entities out of Ukraine starting January 1, and this ban will remain in effect until the end of martial law. This information was reported by the NSSMC's press service. The Commission stated that this decision aligns with the memorandum agreed upon with the IMF and has been coordinated with the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU).
Transactions involving foreign securities are banned, except in the following cases:
- Conducting corporate actions by the issuer;
- Aligning the number of securities in the Central Depository’s accounts with data from international depository institutions.
“For eight months, the Commission held numerous meetings as part of the negotiation process with the IMF and the NBU to find a satisfactory solution for the capital markets. We put in a lot of effort, and today’s decision represents a compromise, as there was a proposal on the table for a complete ban on the admission and trading of foreign securities in Ukraine,” stated NSSMC member Irakli Baramiya.
Earlier, the Economic Pravda reported on this scheme, which involved investors purchasing U.S. government bonds in Ukraine for hryvnias and then instructing their brokers to transfer these bonds to a securities account in a foreign depository. When it came time for the bonds to mature, the investor would receive payment in U.S. dollars to their bank account abroad.
Read more: Ukrainians are circumventing NBU currency restrictions through the U.S. government. Regulator's response.
07:08, 24 Dec
In Kryvyi Rih, a man brutally assaulted an acquaintance in the street (PHOTO).
The striker brutally assaulted an acquaintance outside the pharmacy.
07:06, 24 Dec
In Kamensk, the railway station was cordoned off due to a suspicious military backpack.
A discovery in the parking lot near Kamensky Station prompted people to call the police.
07:06, 24 Dec
In Nikopol, a gathering of two retirees ended in a violent clash (VIDEO)
Two elderly men got into a conflict in one of the apartments.
13:28, 23 Dec
A high rating for the head of ARMA Duma: is it a sign of talent or just good publicity?
Elena Duma received the highest evaluation for her performance at ARMA in 2024. This occurred amidst criticism from anti-corruption organizations, scandals involving fake disabilities, and a lack of public oversight.
13:28, 23 Dec
Christmas superstitions and omens
The most common Ukrainian Christmas omens, prohibitions, and traditions passed down through generations, ranging from the ban on taking out the trash to the rules for the festive dinner and welcoming guests.
13:27, 23 Dec
Jennifer Lopez revealed surprising truths about her divorce from Ben Affleck.
Jennifer Lopez opened up about her divorce from Ben Affleck in a Vogue interview. The singer reflected on the separation as a significant life lesson that has contributed to her personal growth and resilience.
13:27, 23 Dec
North Korea is likely preparing to supply Russia with kamikaze drones and additional troops, according to South Korean intelligence reports.
South Korean intelligence reports that North Korea is preparing to send additional troops and kamikaze drones to Russia. The military aid provided will be utilized in the conflict against Ukraine.
13:27, 23 Dec
Another execution of captured Ukrainian soldiers by the Russian army has prompted the start of an investigation.
On the Vremovskoye front, Russian military forces executed four captured Ukrainian defenders. The prosecutor's office has initiated an investigation into this war crime.
09:03, 23 Dec
MP Fediienko on the large-scale cyberattack on state registries: "It could have been bribery or phishing."
The large-scale cyberattack on the state registries of Ukraine's Ministry of Justice could have been caused by either phishing— a type of cyberattack that employs fake emails and messages to deceive individuals into revealing confidential information—or by bribing employees who had access to these registries.
