All News from Ukraine and Kyiv Region
Complete news archive of Kyiv region, Ukraine and the world. Current events, politics, economy, culture
Politics
Norway denied protection to nearly 800 Ukrainians — the criteria for "safe" regions includes areas under fire
Ohryzko: Maďar is not betraying Orbán, but continuing his work
Ilysk oil refinery is burning for the sixth time: why Russia cannot protect its oil rear
War
Five-story building in Solomyansky district: why fires from downed drones take longer to extinguish than the attack itself
Sleepless Night: How Kyiv Rescuers Manage Five Fires Simultaneously
Oleshki: A city where Russia turned hunger into a weapon
Nighttime Drone Attack on Kharkiv: Four Wounded and Burning Cars
Community
A lyceum designed for 350 students, now teaching 1,600: Sergiy Zashchytynsky on school during war, teamwork, and the future
From Bilohorodka to Zagreb and Opatija: 35 young artists bring Ukrainian circus show to Croatia
Rains over Kyiv: why the 'yellow level' this time is not a formality
Jolie Visited Kharkiv: Why This Visit Is More Important Than Photos With a Celebrity
U2 returned to where it all began: a concert at school announced on a bulletin board
A band that fills stadiums with hundreds of thousands of spectators performed a concert for a few hundred schoolchildren in an auditorium where, 50 years ago, it all started with a handwritten notice seeking musicians.
Margot Robbie Changed Her Surname in Documents — But Not on Screen
The actress officially became Margot Ackerley after nearly ten years of marriage, but will remain Robbie on movie posters. This is a common Hollywood practice — separating personal name and brand.
Georgia - Ukraine: where to watch the League of Nations match and why the "away" game is actually advantageous
On September 28, Ukraine's national team will play against Georgia in Tbilisi, with seven victories and no defeats in head-to-head meetings behind them. An unexpected detail: the Georgian field itself has historically not prevented Ukrainians from winning.
Tennis players from a country without indoor courts under missile fire reach the Billie Jean King Cup final
Kalynina and Svitolina defeated Italy 2:0 and brought Ukraine's national team to the first final in the tournament's history. Their opponent is Czechia, a country with developed tennis infrastructure that Ukraine cannot boast of.
Economy
Buckwheat at "Silpo" for 55, but at Megamarket for 99: why the price difference on one product reaches almost 100%
The EU Extended Sanctions Against Russia But Made an Exception for Two Billionaires — Usmanov and Fridman
Oil Falls to 11-Day Low. Why This Doesn't Promise Cheaper Gas in Ukraine
Why the Black Sea Blockade Is Compared to the Strait of Hormuz — and Who Will Pay for It in Bread
World
Yemen: 115,000 Refugees in Two Weeks — and the Sea Route Used by the Most Desperate
Swedish Elections: How the Far-Right Became the Language of Economics, Not Just Migration
Britain Coming Apart at Seams: Three Regions Prepare Joint Exit Plan
Nepal: Why One House Became a Mass Grave for 24 People
Technologies
15% women across an entire defense plant: why "milftech" is not a joke, but a diagnosis of the industry
Premiere for Android: Why Free Editing Is Bait, Not a Gift
Beats 360: Headphones You Can "Disassemble" Into Parts — And Why This Is the Main News
XPENG Iron Robot Rolled Off the Assembly Line on Its Own: Why the Automaker Chose This Symbolic Gesture
"Son, we are waiting for you": relatives of missing soldiers
"Happy Holidays with God": How a Children's Camp Runs in the Community
2 km for a Hero: Ukrainians joined a memorial run
Aurora warehouses are burning: enemy struck Buchansky district
Rocket attack on Kyiv region: destroyed houses, casualties and stories of survivors
U2 returns with album Carnaval de Luz: Dolly Parton's final recording and new "lightness" after a politically charged year
The Irish band releases its first full-length album of new material in ten years on November 13 — and deliberately moves away from the heavy political themes of previous releases toward a "carnival" atmosphere.
Victory in Budapest: why Sikans' goal matters more than a single point
Ukraine defeated Hungary away 1:0 and claimed the opening three points in the new Nations League season, while the coaching staff is already thinking about squad issues ahead of the Georgia match.
"We're not going anywhere from here anymore": Lyceum Principal Yulia Olegivna about a school in a shelter, children and reforms
The principal of a lyceum in the Bilohorodska community shared how the school operates during the war, why attendance has increased, and what professions graduates are now choosing.
Pensions Financed on Credit: $841 Million from World Bank to Cover Already-Incurred Budget Expenses
Ukraine received $841 million from the World Bank under Canadian guarantees to cover already-incurred pension expenses. The funds do not increase benefit payments but merely patch a hole in the budget, which sustains social obligations through new debt.
Arrested Account During War: How Much Money You're Allowed to Withdraw Monthly
A debtor has the right to choose one account and use the amount up to 17,294 hryvnia per month, even if the funds are arrested due to debts.
"Bottles Instead of Archives: How Household Waste Exposes Lies in Soviet GULAG Statistics"
# Czech archaeologists found glass fragments from 1959-1960 in Kazakhstan's Steplaz — three to four years after the official closure date of the camp. It turns out that the most honest witnesses of the era are not KGB documents, but garbage that no one bothered to hide from historians.
Ukrainian Breaks Seven-Year Pause: Kurtseva's Silver at Junior Grand Prix
Yegor Kurtsev won his first silver medal at the junior Grand Prix stage in Ankara — and returned to Ukraine a medal in men's singles figure skating that the country had not won in seven years.
Ukraine Advances to Davis Cup Playoffs, Kravchenko Crushes Cyprus's Top Player
Ukraine's national team defeated Cyprus 3:1 in the Davis Cup World Group II. The decisive point was won by Georgy Kravchenko.
Ballet Flats, Kama Sutra and a Typewriter: How Brigitte Bardot's Possessions Turn into Money for Animals
An auction in Paris is selling personal belongings of Brigitte Bardot starting at 100 euros — and this demonstrates how the legacy of a 20th-century star works toward a specific purpose even after her death.
Versace Without Versace: What Donnatella Really Signed With REVOLVE
REVOLVE and Donatella Versace announced a joint venture with no name, product, or launch date — and Prada, which now owns Versace, refused to comment on it.
Ukrainian climbers won "gold" and set two European records
Hrihoriy Ilchyshyn and Yaroslav Tkach won the speed relay in Chongqing, twice breaking the continental record and ending an eight-year gap without World Series gold for Ukraine.
Malderra called up six forwards, but no Karpaty players: what's wrong with Ukraine's squad
Ahead of the new coach's debut in the Nations League, the player list raises more questions than answers: five players from Dynamo, which failed to start the season successfully, and zero representatives from the third-ranked team in the championship.
In Dnipro, shopping mall "Novyi kontynent" caught fire after Russian strike
A Russian drone struck a shopping center on Peremogy Embankment in Dnipro, with at least three people injured.
"$190 million per day: Why the war is becoming increasingly expensive for Ukraine, and there's nothing left to pay with"
Over two years, the cost of one day of war has increased by a third, while budget revenues are falling instead — Russia is hitting precisely those sectors that feed the treasury.
Frozen Billions of Russia: Why the Fate of 200 Billion Euros Determines Whether Ukrainian Army Will Have Enough Ammunition
While Brussels seeks a formula for accountability over Russian assets, Ukraine's defense budget deficit has already reached $27 billion — and the clock is ticking by the month.
"Decentralization instead of shield: how Ukraine is preparing to survive its third war winter"
The government acknowledges that it is physically impossible to protect the entire power system, so the focus is on ensuring autonomy for each individual house, hospital, and boiler room separately.
War Risk Insurance: Why 419 Claims Received No Payouts
The government has acknowledged that the current system of insuring businesses against military risks does not work and is preparing a new model with a coverage threshold of 40-50%. However, the figures show: the problem lies not only in money, but also in the procedures that companies simply fail to complete.
Gulliver shopping mall in Pavlograd temporarily closes following Russian strike
A shopping center building in Pavlohrad was damaged as a result of a Russian attack, and the enterprise suspended operations during the elimination of consequences.
September 11: One Day, Two Truths About Memory
While the United States observes a moment of silence for victims of terrorist attacks, Catalonia on this day recalls its own defeat in 1714 — and transforms it into a celebration of identity. Different tragedies, one logic: pain becomes a reference point for the nation.
Lagarde and the Art of Non-Response: Why Questions About Resignation Have Become a Ritual
The ECB President once again dismissed rumors about early resignation, but the very story involving memoirs and negotiations regarding the WEF demonstrates how politicized the question of her successor has become.
PrivatBank Started Selling Cashback for Prepayment: Is It Worth Paying to Save?
A bank is offering to buy a subscription for 129 UAH to receive discounts and cashback later — but the benefit depends on whether your spending falls within the categories determined by the bank.
Kyiv Hit by Second Consecutive Day of Gas Station Attacks
Russia systematically strikes at gas stations in the capital — two gas stations on both banks of the Dnipro were hit on the morning of September 11.
10-year warranty on apartments: what will change for real estate buyers
The Ministry of Regional Development proposes making construction developers responsible for housing quality for a decade following occupancy. The question remains whether companies, which have yet to complete previous projects, can bear this burden.
Nicole Kidman After Divorce: Why Hollywood Heals a Broken Heart With Work, Not Romance
Nicole Kidman has embarked on a lighthearted romance with businessman Michael Reinstein, but true therapy following her separation from Keith Urban for her has been filming and launching on TikTok.
Luzhnyi Heads U-19: Why This Is a Job Reshuffle, Not a Search for a Coach
The UAF did not search for a new coach from outside — the head of the professional football committee took the position of head coach of the youth national team himself. This says more about the association's personnel shortage than about the U-19 development plan.
Why Beijing Is Rescuing Its Banks Again: $45 Billion as a Symptom, Not a Cure
The largest recapitalization of Chinese banks in 20 years demonstrates not the strength of the state, but the depth of problems it is attempting to contain within the financial system.
NBU Reserves Shrink by 5%: Why the 'Cushion' is Melting Just as the Hryvnia Appears Stable
The National Bank spent almost $4.85 billion to maintain the exchange rate, but international aid did not cover this — reserves will last for four months of imports, marking the tightest buffer in recent months.
Metro Across the Dnipro: How One Day's Difference Revealed the Cost of Bureaucracy During Air Raids
Klitschko accelerated the metro launch across the Southern Bridge by a day after public pressure from the prime minister — but the situation itself shows how slowly Kyiv authorities respond to Russia's new strike tactics.
Developer: Russians effectively destroyed largest shopping mall in Zaporizhzhia
CITY MALL shopping center has not been operational since early September, with no casualties reported from the strike.
Cabinet Approves Bills on VAT for Parcels for Second Time
The adoption of bills on taxation of parcels will make it possible to receive funding from partners in the amount of approximately 4 billion euros, the Ministry of Finance announced. However, the Verkhovna Rada has already rejected this idea twice — and it now depends on the deputies whether Ukraine will see this money.
One Taxpayer = £330 Million. Britain Is Losing Such People One by One
Chris Rokos is moving his tax residency to Greece — and taking with him a sum that the British government will have to find elsewhere. This is not a story about greed, but about how tax policy competes in the global market for the wealthy.
"Quebec's Pride": Trump Threatened to Ban Sale of Bombardier Aircraft
The U.S. president stated that he would close the American market to Canada's aviation industry leader — despite the fact that half of the company's entire fleet operates there.
Dacia relocated Spring electric car production from China to Slovenia to obtain subsidies in France
Europe's cheapest electric car will no longer be produced in China: Dacia is moving Spring production to Slovenia so buyers can receive state subsidies and the vehicle can avoid EU tariffs.
"September 6: Entrepreneur's Day in Ukraine Against the Backdrop of War, and Why It's More Than Just a Calendar Date"
While Bulgaria recalls unity and Pakistan speaks of defense, Ukrainian entrepreneurs this day hold their own front - economic. And this is not a metaphor, but daily business survival statistics.
Mahuchikh Lost "Gold" Not to a Rival, But to Her Own Record
In the final of the "Diamond League" in Brussels, it was not so much Elaine Patterson who dealt defeat to Yaroslava Mahuchikh, but rather the psychology of competing against her own best result of the season.
Ukrainian Kravchenko defeats Russian in judo Euro final — and it's politics again, not just sport
Danylo Kravchenko won gold at the European Junior Judo Championship, defeating a Russian athlete in the final. Each such competition serves as a reminder that athletes from the aggressor country continue to compete in international tournaments during the war.
"This is the president's blunder": Onistrat on corruption scandals, air defense shortage and risks to food products
Military officer and former banker Andriy Onistrat explained why corruption scandals damage public trust in authorities more severely than actual military losses, and what threats Ukraine faces due to air defense shortages.
Russia struck the Dnipro metallurgical plant with ballistic missiles
A metallurgical plant in Dnipro came under Russian missile strike, the extent of damage is currently unknown.
"Hormones of Success" — a Myth: Why Testosterone and Dopamine Don't Explain Who Will Achieve Their Goals
The popular idea about the "correct brain chemistry of successful people" does not withstand scrutiny from the data: the link between testosterone and aggression is almost nonexistent, and belief in the hormone's effects is more powerful than the hormone itself.
"NABU's New Footage Shows One of Deputy Heads of Tax Service"
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau believes that a senior SBU official was "on the payroll" of a criminal group that protected a network of fraudulent call centers.
"Baltic Gap: How Lithuanian Corn Reveals Sanctions Evasion Scheme"
47,000 tons of grain from Kaliningrad passed through Klaipeda completely legally — and this is the main problem that Vilnius and Riga are now trying to urgently fix.