Boris Bodnar

Boris Bodnar

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Deputy Commander of the Air Force Yelizarov has submitted his resignation
Politics
Deputy Commander of the Air Force Yelizarov has submitted his resignation

Pavlo Yelizarov, Deputy Commander of the Ukrainian Air Force, has submitted his resignation. He did not explain the reasons for his decision in detail, but stated that he had joined the armed forces “to win, not to go through the motions”.

Syrskyi stated that 72 per cent of rotations had been completed: around 20 soldiers have been holding their positions for more than 200 days
Politics
Syrskyi stated that 72 per cent of rotations had been completed: around 20 soldiers have been holding their positions for more than 200 days

The order regarding the mandatory rotation of troops on the front line has been 72 per cent implemented. At the same time, around two dozen soldiers have been stationed at their posts without relief for more than 200 days.

Sternenko and Flash are no longer serving as advisers to the Minister of Defence
Politics
Sternenko and Flash are no longer serving as advisers to the Minister of Defence

Serhiy Sternenko and radio technology specialist Serhiy Beskrestnov, known as Flash, have announced that they have stepped down as advisers to Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Both stated that some of the projects they had been working on remained unfinished.

Argentina beat England to reach the World Cup final for the second time in a row
Sports
Argentina beat England to reach the World Cup final for the second time in a row

The Argentina national team secured a hard-fought victory over England in the semi-final of the 2026 World Cup. The Argentines scored the winning goal in second-half stoppage time.

A solicitor explained why the payment deferrals under the ‘Reserve+’ scheme are being cancelled and how to reinstate them
Society
A solicitor explained why the payment deferrals under the ‘Reserve+’ scheme are being cancelled and how to reinstate them

A deferral from mobilisation may be removed from the electronic military registration document if the state registers no longer confirm the legal grounds for granting it. Anastasia Kapustynska, a lawyer at the Eternix law firm, explained in which other circumstances it may be revoked and how to renew it correctly.

Former convicts in the Armed Forces of Ukraine will be allowed to transfer after one year of service
Society
Former convicts in the Armed Forces of Ukraine will be allowed to transfer after one year of service

The Verkhovna Rada has passed Bill No. 15225, which extends the rights of military personnel who have been conditionally released early from serving their sentences to serve under contract. After one year in a specialised unit, they will be able to transfer to other units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and will also be entitled to full annual leave and additional grounds for discharge.

Thousands of IDP families will not receive payments because of one condition: what is this about?
Society
Thousands of IDP families will not receive payments because of one condition: what is this about?

Families who were granted IDP status back in 2014 but did not relocate again following the full-scale invasion may find their applications for child benefit rejected.

The UK government will urge the public to stock up on food and water due to cyberattacks by the Russian Federation
Society
The UK government will urge the public to stock up on food and water due to cyberattacks by the Russian Federation

Due to the threat of Russian cyber-attacks, the UK is planning to launch an information campaign to explain to the British public how to prepare for emergencies. The advice will cover stockpiling food, drinking water and medicines.

Fedorov called for Syrskyi’s dismissal over overspending of 300 billion hryvnias, but Zelenskyy did not back him — media reports
Politics
Fedorov called for Syrskyi’s dismissal over overspending of 300 billion hryvnias, but Zelenskyy did not back him — media reports

Ukraine’s Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has faced fierce opposition from the military leadership over his reforms, despite successes in the development of drone technology and the digitalisation of the army.

The General Staff reported 253 combat engagements over the past 24 hours and identified the hottest sectors of the front
War
The General Staff reported 253 combat engagements over the past 24 hours and identified the hottest sectors of the front

Over the past 24 hours, 253 combat engagements were recorded on the front line. Russian troops were most active in the Pokrovsk, Sloviansk, Huliaipole and Kostiantynivka sectors.

Kyiv is returning 1.25 billion from the state budget for the construction of a backup heating system – Klitschko
Economy
Kyiv is returning 1.25 billion from the state budget for the construction of a backup heating system – Klitschko

The capital is returning 1.25 billion hryvnias to the city budget, which it had previously transferred to the state budget in the hope of receiving state support for the implementation of the stability plan.

The judicial system has lost 972 million hryvnias due to planning issues
Economy
The judicial system has lost 972 million hryvnias due to planning issues

In 2023–2024, local and appeal courts operated under conditions of underfunding, yet nearly one billion hryvnias remained unspent. Due to poor planning, delays and inadequate oversight, the funds were returned to the state budget, whilst some courts were left without repairs, new equipment or suitable premises.

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