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Updated: Investigators release new tapes implicating top Zelensky staffer in corporate raiding
The tapes feature President Volodymyr Zelensky’s former Deputy Chief of Staff Iryna Mudra, lawmaker Vadym Stolar, and former lawmaker Maksym Mykytas, a law enforcement source told the Kyiv Independent.
Ukrainian suspect in alleged Russia-linked assassination attempt detained in Poland
According to evidence gathered by investigators, the man allegedly acted on behalf of the Russian secret services.
Germany to provide 50 million euros to repair Chornobyl Nuclear Plant after Russian strike
The New Safe Confinement, a protective shelter covering the remains of Chornobyl's destroyed reactor, was damaged by Russian drones in February 2025.
Romanian military destroys suspected Russian sea drone in Black Sea
Video posted to social media showed a Romanian F-16 diving towards the suspected Russian drone and strafing it with its cannon.
Defense ministry procurement chief announces early resignation after new minister takes office
Oleh Klots, former director general of the state-owned Medical Procurement of Ukraine, will serve as interim head of the agency pending the appointment of a permanent successor by Ukraine's new defense minister, according to Arsen Zhumadilov.
At least 15 dead after hours-long Russian missile, drone attack on Kyiv, children's hospital damaged
The attack is still ongoing and an air raid alert is still in place in the capital.
About Patriot Air Defense System
The Patriot is an advanced American air defense system capable of intercepting ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and aircraft at ranges exceeding 150 kilometers (93 miles). Ukraine received multiple Patriot batteries from the United States and European partners from 2023 onwards for defense against Russian missile attacks. Patriots have successfully intercepted Russian Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and other advanced Russian weapons targeting Ukrainian cities.
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In response to Russia's full-scale invasion, PepsiCo announced it would suspend production and sales in Russia in March 2022 — and yet, last year it still paid $237 million in income tax to the Russian state. PepsiCo, one of the largest food and drink producers in the world, remains Russia's fourth-largest foreign business — with 60,000 workers and 19 factories still producing Pepsi Cola for Russian shelves under new names, Lyubimaya Cola and Evervess Cola. That continued presence means more m
