Katerina Melnychenko

Katerina Melnychenko

Deputy Editor-in-Chief

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Британія передає Україні автоматизовані турелі та ракети для боротьби з дронами РФ
War
Британія передає Україні автоматизовані турелі та ракети для боротьби з дронами РФ

Лондон виділив 600 млн фунтів на посилення української ППО і вже передав понад тисячу ракет для захисту енергетики та міст узимку

Russian intelligence puts pressure on Belgium over frozen Russian assets for Ukraine
Politics
Russian intelligence puts pressure on Belgium over frozen Russian assets for Ukraine

European intelligence agencies report a campaign of intimidation of Belgian politicians and financiers to block the use of €185bn of Russian assets to support Ukraine

Syrsky: To conduct a strategic offensive, the enemy has built up a grouping of about 710,000 troops
War
Syrsky: To conduct a strategic offensive, the enemy has built up a grouping of about 710,000 troops

The Russian army has built up to 710,000 troops for a strategic offensive, while the Ukrainian Armed Forces are holding the line and regaining territory, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky said.

EU prepares €90bn reparations loan for Ukraine, defence first
Politics
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EU prepares €90bn reparations loan for Ukraine, defence first

The European Commission and France plan to provide Ukraine with €90bn in 2026-2027 from frozen Russian assets, with two-thirds of the amount to be spent on military support

MI6 chief accuses Putin of delaying peace talks on Ukraine
Politics
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MI6 chief accuses Putin of delaying peace talks on Ukraine

The new head of British intelligence says Russia is artificially delaying the diplomatic process, prioritising war over peace

Ramstein 32
Politics
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Ramstein 32

Berlin, London and Kyiv announce new decisions on air defence and defence support for Ukraine at Ramstein meeting

National Police dismantles network of fraudulent call centres that defrauded EU citizens of UAH 50 million
Crime
National Police dismantles network of fraudulent call centres that defrauded EU citizens of UAH 50 million

Law enforcers exposed a transnational telephone fraud scheme with centres in several cities of Ukraine. Dozens of EU citizens became victims

Ukraine reports a strike on Russia's Yaroslavl refinery, production halted
Economy
Ukraine reports a strike on Russia's Yaroslavl refinery, production halted

Ukrainian drones hit one of Russia's largest oil refineries near Moscow, damaging key facilities

Zelenskyy outlines red line in talks with the US in Berlin
Politics
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Zelenskyy outlines red line in talks with the US in Berlin

President of Ukraine is ready to compromise for peace, but giving up the controlled territories of Donetsk region is unacceptable for Kyiv

Zelenskyy announces work to raise up to $45bn in aid for Ukraine in 2026
Politics
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Zelenskyy announces work to raise up to $45bn in aid for Ukraine in 2026

The President said that Ukraine is negotiating with partners on financing at the level of USD 40-45 billion next year and about USD 90 billion for 2026-2027.

Germany to send troops to Poland's border to strengthen NATO's eastern flank
Politics
Germany to send troops to Poland's border to strengthen NATO's eastern flank

Berlin announces the deployment of Bundeswehr units to Poland's eastern border with Belarus and Kaliningrad. The German government emphasises that the mission is exclusively defensive.

Russian Central Bank sues Euroclear over frozen assets
Politics
Russian Central Bank sues Euroclear over frozen assets

The Bank of Russia has accused Euroclear of causing losses by blocking more than €200 billion in assets and filed a lawsuit in Moscow arbitration, while the EU is preparing to discuss the use of these funds to help Ukraine.