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45+ min ago   (606+ words) In brief: Rights lawyers call it the “de facto deprivation of citizenship,” while Moscow pressures them to return and “confess.” Russia’s lower house of parliament approved sweeping restrictions targeting citizens living abroad who have been convicted in absentia, a measure…...

1+ hour, 44+ min ago   (235+ words) Долучайтеся до клубу УП! Acting defence minister Yevhenii Khmara, during a meeting with Mykhailo Drapatyi, the newly appointed commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has discussed the needs of the battlefield, the development of long-range capabilities and further strikes…...

51+ min ago   (249+ words) Долучайтеся до клубу УП! Veteran Dmytro Koziatynskyi, who previously called on people to protest against then commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, has urged Ukrainians to join a protest in Kyiv on 24 July demanding that Mykhailo Fedorov be reinstated as defence minister. Source:…...

7+ hour, 25+ min ago   (797+ words) KYIV, Ukraine — President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday (July 21) fired Gen Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine's armed forces and named his replacement, following days of mass protests in Kyiv, the country's capital, and other cities across the nation demanding his…...

5+ hour, 30+ min ago   (147+ words) Долучайтеся до клубу УП! Following successful trials in Lviv, Kharkiv and Brody, Ukraine's mobile operators are launching a pilot 5G trial in Kyiv. Going forward, the Ministry of Digital Transformation and the operators are planning to expand southwards, starting with Odesa....

52+ min ago   (748+ words) Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi has held an array of high-level posts including head of Ukraine’s ground forces. Published Jul 22, 2026, 08:29 PM Updated Jul 22, 2026, 10:04 PM KYIV – Ukraine’s new top general faces many challenges at a pivotal moment in the war with Russia,…...

53+ min ago   (516+ words) Lukianivka neighbourhood in Kyiv recovers from massive Russian attack Ukraine has vowed to step up attacks against Russia, after one damaged an energy facility in the region of Chernihiv, leaving over 100,000 people without power across Chernihiv and Koriukivka district. WW3 closer…...

1+ hour, 1+ min ago   (227+ words) Ukraine's Ministry of Digital Transformation reported, according to Rubryka, that Kyiv has joined the state pilot project to introduce 5G technology. "This is another important step toward modern digital infrastructure, which will become the basis for economic development, innovation, and new…...

2+ hour, 37+ min ago   (294+ words) In Kyiv, the testing zone for fifth-generation mobile communications technology, or 5G, will cover the city center, from Independence Square to Bessarabska Square. The Ministry of Digital Transformation said this in a press release, Ukrinform reports. "Mobile operators have already successfully…...

2+ hour, 43+ min ago   (108+ words) Yahoo President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed decrees appointing a new commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and a new chief of the General Staff. Source: Office of the President of Ukraine Details: According to the decrees published on 22 July,…...