Katerina Melnychenko

Katerina Melnychenko

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The case involving the disappearance of counterfeit cigarettes worth over half a million dollars was concluded with agreements with businessmen.
Crime
The case involving the disappearance of counterfeit cigarettes worth over half a million dollars was concluded with agreements with businessmen.

The High Administrative Court of Ukraine approved agreements with entrepreneurs in the case of the disappearance of 3.6 million packs of cigarettes, while former Odessa police officers avoided punishment due to the expiry of the statute of limitations.

Corruption in the State Border Guard Service: NABU and SAP exposed a bribery scheme for smuggling to the EU
Crime
Corruption in the State Border Guard Service: NABU and SAP exposed a bribery scheme for smuggling to the EU

Anti-corruption authorities announced the exposure of senior officials of the State Border Service who, in 2023, received hundreds of thousands of euros for allowing contraband cigarettes to cross the border unhindered.

Europol dismantles largest synthetic drug production network in EU history
Crime
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Europol dismantles largest synthetic drug production network in EU history

European police have carried out their largest ever operation against synthetic drugs, dismantling dozens of laboratories and seizing thousands of tonnes of precursors in several EU countries.

A foreigner was detained in Khmelnytskyi for extorting $300,000 from a crypto entrepreneur
Crime
A foreigner was detained in Khmelnytskyi for extorting $300,000 from a crypto entrepreneur

A man with a permanent residence permit in Ukraine threatened the victim's family and demanded payment of an alleged debt in foreign currency. The court remanded the suspect in custody with bail set at almost half a million hryvnia.

Vitkoff stated that he will meet with Putin on Thursday to discuss peace.
Politics
Vitkoff stated that he will meet with Putin on Thursday to discuss peace.

After talks in Davos, Trump`s special envoy announced a planned meeting in Moscow and announced separate contacts with the Ukrainian side.

The US removed Maduro from Venezuela: China found itself in an awkward position, while Russia may have known in advance
Politics
The US removed Maduro from Venezuela: China found itself in an awkward position, while Russia may have known in advance

The American operation in Venezuela has exposed differences between Moscow and Beijing and cast doubt on the reliability of the Russian-Chinese partnership against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine.

Trump agrees to talks in Davos on Greenland
Politics
Trump agrees to talks in Davos on Greenland

After talks with the NATO Secretary General, the US President announced his readiness to bring interested parties together and called Greenland key to global security.

Energy cuts in Russia and severe frosts forced schools to change their teaching format
Economy
Energy cuts in Russia and severe frosts forced schools to change their teaching format

Due to attacks on the power grid and a sharp cold snap, regions of Ukraine are temporarily suspending in-person learning or switching to remote learning.

The Kremlin is betting on war, compiling a list of candidates loyal to Putin ahead of the State Duma elections
Politics
The Kremlin is betting on war, compiling a list of candidates loyal to Putin ahead of the State Duma elections

Analysts believe that the selection of candidates from United Russia signals further militarisation of Russian politics ahead of the 2026 parliamentary elections.

A message written in the snow saved her from starvation: in Kostyantynivka, a military drone delivered food to an elderly woman.
War
A message written in the snow saved her from starvation: in Kostyantynivka, a military drone delivered food to an elderly woman.

In a frontline town, a simple gesture became a signal for help — and was heard by Ukrainian defenders from the air.

After strikes on Kyiv's energy infrastructure, power has been restored to 162,000 homes
Society
After strikes on Kyiv's energy infrastructure, power has been restored to 162,000 homes

Energy workers continue emergency repair work in the capital, where emergency power cuts are in place following overnight shelling.

The Central Election Commission has declared online and postal voting unacceptable for post-war elections
Politics
The Central Election Commission has declared online and postal voting unacceptable for post-war elections

Electronic and postal voting formats pose serious security risks and do not guarantee voting secrecy, especially after the war, according to the Central Election Commission.

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