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Kyiv, Chisinau sign military-technical cooperation deal as Moldovan PM visits Kyiv
"The agreement opens the way for an exchange of experience," Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi said.
How Ukraine's annual radio dictation brings a nation together, one word at a time
As it turns out, dictation exercises are not just for schoolchildren. On Oct. 27, hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians — from diaspora communities abroad to service members on the front lines — will take part in an annual tradition: listening, writing, and testing their mastery of the Ukrainian language. Organized by Ukrainian Radio since 2000, the annual Radio Dictation celebrates the Day of Ukrainian Writing and Language, bringing participants together to transcribe a text broadcast live acros
Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian forces carry out 2 aerial evacuations of wounded soldiers, video shows
Key developments on Oct. 26: * Ukrainian forces carry out 2 aerial evacuations of wounded soldiers, video shows * Death toll from Russian attack on park in Kharkiv Oblast on Oct. 19 rises to 6 after child dies in hospital * Ukraine strikes Russian plant producing missile, bomb batteries in Yelets, General Staff says * Exclusive: Russia significantly expands glide-bomb production, research shows * Russian ministry recommends underground data centers following Ukrainian drone strikes Ukrain
Ukrainian forces evacuate 2 severely wounded soldiers from battlefield using drone, video shows
The two soldiers, 25-year-old Yevhen, call sign "Izium," and 24-year-old Artem, call sign "Kolobok," had suffered severe limb injuries and were stranded in a contested area about 5 kilometers (3 miles) from the Russian border.
Ukraine adopts EU-linked law giving veterans priority in government hiring
The law fulfills Ukraine's commitments under the Ukraine Facility, an EU financial assistance program launched in 2024, and unlocks 137 million euros ($153 million) in budget funding, Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi said.
Polish city halts ties with Lviv amid dispute over UPA commemorations
The move adds to tensions between the two countries after Lviv's council adopted decrees on Oct. 20 symbolically declaring 2027 as the Year of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) and its military leader Romam Shukhevych.
About Lithuania
Lithuania is a Baltic state covering 65,300 square kilometers (25,212 square miles) with a population of approximately 2.8 million. Lithuania’s capital is Vilnius. The country is one of the top providers of military aid to Ukraine in terms of percentage of GDP, with total aid exceeding 1.7 billion euros. Lithuania hosts Ukrainian refugees, supports sanctions against Russia, and advocates for Ukraine's NATO and EU membership.
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Metro AG responded, saying it did not approve the donations. On Sept. 28, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree placing the Russian subsidiary of Metro AG under the Kremlin's control.
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