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Inside Ukraine’s biggest wartime corruption cases
Semen Kryvonos, the chief of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine, breaks down Ukraine’s most high-profile corruption investigations.
EU ambassadors back bloc joining court to prosecute Russian aggression
The final vote is expected to happen at a meeting of EU economy ministers on May 5.
From defense deals to luxury homes — Zelensky's associates conversations leaked
Timur Mindich, the alleged ringleader of a major corruption case, reportedly lobbied for the interests of Ukraine's missile and drone maker — Fire Point — in a conversation with then-Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, Ukrainska Pravda reported. Ukrainska Pravda obtained a transcript of the talks allegedly held between Mindich and a number of current and former officials, publishing the records on April 28. The first part of what Ukrainska Pravda said would be a series, including three conversatio
With fresh pressure near Sloviansk, Russia's stop-start offensive nears Ukraine's fortress belt
Editor’s Note: In accordance with the security protocols of the Ukrainian military, soldiers featured in this story are identified by first name and call sign only. DONETSK OBLAST - "The Russians have the task of starting the occupation of Sloviansk in the summer." The words of Dmytro "Lifecell" come without drama, panic, or mockery. But on the cusp of what could be one of the most decisive summer campaigns in one of the most important sectors of the front line in Ukraine's far eastern Donbas
Japanese drone maker doubles down on Ukraine as Tokyo eases arms rules
Japanese drone firm Terra Drone has announced a second major investment in a Ukrainian defense tech company, as Japan increases support for its defense sector. During a presentation in Japan on April 28, CEO Toru Tokushige announced a partnership with Ukrainian firm WinnyLab to scale the Terra A2, a long-range fixed-wing interceptor drone. The investment comes a week after Japan lifted a ban on weapons exports put in place following the Second World War. Following the historic move, Japanese p
As Patriots run low, Ukraine may have invented a new way to down Russia’s 'unstoppable' Kinzhal missiles
A Ukrainian electronic warfare project says it has stopped 58 of 59 Russian Kinzhal missiles from reaching their targets.
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Tuapse has faced intensified strikes in recent days, including strikes on an oil refinery on April 20 and April 16, leaving multi-day fires burning in the Russian town.
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