Ukroboronprom joins ranks of world's top 50 defense companies for first time
Ukroboronprom was ranked 65th last year, moving up by 16 positions in 2024.
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Bulgaria joins NATO mission to train Ukrainian military
Sofia said that this decision gives a "clear signal" of its commitment to supporting Ukraine, upholding Euro-Atlantic values, and strengthening allied solidarity in joint efforts to maintain international peace and security.
Oleksandr Khyzhniak wins Olympic gold, adds his name to a long list of Ukrainian boxing champions
Ukraine's Oleksandr Khyzhniak defeated Nurbek Oralbay of Kazakhstan 3:2 in the Olympic boxing middleweight final, claiming his first-ever gold. In a close bout, Khyzhniak outboxed his opponent in two out of the three rounds, according to three out of five judges. On his way to his second career Olympic
Ukraine, Zambia sign memorandum on political consultations
Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba signed a memorandum on political consultations with his Zambian counterpart, Mulambo Haimbe, Ukraine's Foreign Ministry said on Aug. 6.
Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 3, injure 14 over past day
A total of 13 Ukrainian oblasts came under Russian attacks – Kyiv, Vinnytsia, Sumy, Cherkasy, Mykolaiv, Chernihiv, Luhansk, Khmelnytskyi, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and Donetsk. Casualties were reported in the latter five regions.
Nigeria detains tailors who made Russian flags for anti-government protests
The protests in Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, came amid growing Western concern over Russia's security ties to the region, including states such as Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, where military leaders have seized power in coups de grace.
Another Russian ex-defense official arrested on corruption charges
Vladimir Demchik, former head of the Property Department of the Russian Defense Ministry, is suspected of taking a four-million ruble ($46,900) bribe.
Wrestler-politician Zhan Beleniuk starts last Olympic run aiming for back-to-back gold
Winning his first Olympic gold medal in Tokyo after taking a months-long break from parliament, Ukrainian lawmaker Zhan Beleniuk is set to repeat his successful run and quit wrestling for good. The 33-year-old Greco-Roman wrestler from Kyiv has been contemplating retirement for years, acknowledging that combining parliament work and professional
Arrival of F-16s has not changed US' policy on Ukrainian strikes inside Russia
The United States will decide on the use of American-made weapons provided to Ukraine, including F-16 fighters, for strikes in Russia depending on the situation on the battlefield and the needs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, according to the State Department.
Russian missile attack on Kharkiv kills 1, injures 12, including infant
Russia struck Kharkiv's Shevchenkivskyi city district with an Iskander missile at around 10 a.m., damaging a clinic, cars, and other civilian infrastructure, Governor Oleh Syniehubov said.
Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 3, injure 19 over past day
A total of 11 Ukrainian oblasts came under Russian attacks over the past day – Mykolaiv, Chernihiv, Luhansk, Khmelnytskyi, Dnipropetrovsk, Kyiv, Kharkiv, Sumy, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and Donetsk. Casualties were reported in seven regions.
Iran asks Russia for air defenses to prepare for potential war with Israel, NYT reports
Russia's top security official, former Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, visited Tehran on August 5 as the country allegedly prepares to retaliate against Israel for the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh on Iranian soil on July 31.
With world record and shot at medals in men's, women's events, high jump becomes Ukraine's main Olympic sport
In early July, Ukrainian high jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh was winning another event as she was preparing for the Paris Olympics. After beating competition in the sector, Mahuchikh went for the world record, in place for over 35 years, with few coming close to challenge it. Mahuchikh took it from the
Russian anti-war activist dies in pre-trial detention
Musician and anti-war activist Pavel Kushnir died in a pre-trial detention center in Birobidzhan, the capital of the Jewish Autonomous Region of Russia, the Telegram channel "Vot Tak" reported on Aug. 2, citing Kushnir's friends.
Ukraine's boxer Khyzhniak reaches semifinals in Paris, securing Olympic medal
The 29-year-old Ukrainian won by unanimous decision, with a score of 30-26.
Ukraine's saber team on the hunt for Paris Olympic medal after bouncing back from years of failure
With tears in her eyes, saber fencer Olga Kharlan kissed her blue and yellow mask and, pointing to it, loudly spoke into the camera in Ukrainian: "We love you, Ukraine! This is for you, dear!" The 33-year-old saber fencer has just won a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics, her
Ukraine hit Morozovsk airfield, oil depots in Russia overnight, General Staff confirms
Ukrainian forces attacked the Morozovsk airfield in Russia's Rostov Oblast, successfully hitting its ammunition depot storing glide bombs, among other weapons, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces confirmed on Aug. 3.
Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 5, injure 11 over past day
A total of 14 Ukrainian oblasts came under Russian attacks over the past day.
Ukrainians see customs, parliament, Cabinet of Ministers as most corrupt, survey shows
Respondents were asked to name up to three areas or institutions where, in their opinion, corruption is most prevalent.
Talks on historic prisoner swap between West, Russia took over 2 years, Reuters reports
The Kremlin was ready to start talks as early as February 2022 after the arrest of American basketball player Brittney Griner, who was jailed for nine years for possession of a vape with hashish oil, Reuters wrote, citing U.S. officials.
Kremlin skeptical about participation in Ukraine's second peace summit
Russia is allegedly ready for peace talks to end the war in Ukraine but does not trust the Ukrainian authorities, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
EU considering suspension of funding to Georgia as 'foreign agents' law comes into effect
The European Commision's spokesperson, Peter Stano, reiterated the EU's concerns over the law, calling it "a step backward" on the country's path to European integration.
EU sees no threat to Hungary, Slovakia due to Ukraine's Lukoil sanctions so far
The sanctions imposed by Ukraine against Lukoil do not affect the current transit of oil through the Druzhba pipeline, as Lukoil is not the official owner of this oil, according to the European Commission.
Head of Russia's military supplier company detained as corruption cases mount
Since April, several high-ranking military officials have been arrested on charges ranging from bribery to abuse of power after Russian Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov was ordered to be dismissed from his position.
Zelensky calls admission of neutral athletes from Russia, Belarus to Olympics 'semi-sanctions'
"If we impose sanctions, let's impose them. If these are semi-sanctions, it is better not to play with populism," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Fugitive Ukrainian ex-MP becomes potential pick for Russian Senate, media reports
Derkach is one of three candidates that Astrakhan Oblast Governor Igor Babushkin plans to propose to the Federation Council if he wins the regional elections, which are scheduled for Sept. 6-8.
Shooter Kulish takes silver, wins Ukraine's second medal at Paris Olympics
Serhiy Kulish scored 461.3 points, which is 2.3 points less than earned by the winner of the competition, Yukun Liu from China.
Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 4, injure 27 over past day, hit railroad station
Russia targeted a total of 10 Ukrainian oblasts over the past day – Mykolaiv, Chernihiv, Luhansk, Kyiv, Kharkiv, Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and Donetsk. Casualties were reported in the latter seven regions.
Ukraine, World Bank sign agreement for US grant of $3.9 billion
"This is the first tranche of direct budget support from the United States in 2024. The planned amount of financial assistance from the United States for the current year is $7.8 billion," the statement read.
Romania discovers more drone debris after Russia's earlier attacks on Ukraine
Russia attacked Ukraine overnight on July 25 with 38 Shahed-type drones, targeting the port infrastructure in Odesa Oblast. Three drones were lost after crossing the border with Romania.
Lukashenko pardons German citizen sentenced to death by firing squad for 'terrorism'
German citizen Rico Krieger has been sentenced to death by a court in Belarus after being accused of committing six crimes, including "terrorism," and "mercenary activity."
2 bombers damaged in last week's attack on airfield in Russia's Murmansk Oblast, HUR says
Two Tu-22M3 bombers were damaged in the July 25 strike targeting the Olenya airfield in Russia's Murmansk Oblast, located about 1,800 kilometers north of the Ukrainian border.
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