Katerina Melnychenko

Katerina Melnychenko

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The UK is reducing its presence at an air base in Qatar and evacuating diplomats from Iran.
Politics
The UK is reducing its presence at an air base in Qatar and evacuating diplomats from Iran.

London has taken precautionary security measures amid escalating tensions surrounding Iran and possible military scenarios involving the United States.

Large-scale embezzlement of funds for the purchase of drones for the army exposed in Donetsk region
Crime
Large-scale embezzlement of funds for the purchase of drones for the army exposed in Donetsk region

The commander of the military unit and his accomplices embezzled over 47 million hryvnias by registering fictitious purchases of FPV drones and sights.

British intelligence has calculated the losses of the Russian army in Ukraine for 2025
War
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British intelligence has calculated the losses of the Russian army in Ukraine for 2025

London estimates that more than 400,000 Russian soldiers were killed or wounded last year and predicts that high losses will continue into early 2026.

Trump hints at a decision on Iran, White House prepares options for a forceful scenario
Politics
Trump hints at a decision on Iran, White House prepares options for a forceful scenario

The US administration is weighing military, economic, and cyber tools to influence Tehran amid mass protests and thousands of deaths, while Trump's camp is growing concerned about the risk of a new war.

US recommends that some military personnel leave Al Udeid airbase in Qatar
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US recommends that some military personnel leave Al Udeid airbase in Qatar

The decision was made against the backdrop of escalating tensions around Iran and warnings of possible attacks on US facilities in the region.

Trump weighs tough Iran scenarios, but each carries serious risks
Politics
Trump weighs tough Iran scenarios, but each carries serious risks

The White House is signalling its readiness to intervene after the bloody crackdown on protests in Iran, but military, political and cyber options could have unintended consequences for the region.

Media report that Yulia Tymoshenko was caught offering bribes to MPs
Politics
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Media report that Yulia Tymoshenko was caught offering bribes to MPs

The NABU and the SAPO announced that the head of a parliamentary faction had been caught offering undue advantage for voting in the Rada. According to Ukrainian media, this is the leader of the Batkivshchyna party, Yulia Tymoshenko.

Iran admits for the first time to killing up to 2000 people during protests
Politics
Iran admits for the first time to killing up to 2000 people during protests

For the first time, the Iranian authorities have officially acknowledged that around 2,000 people have been killed in the country's protests. These unrests, which have been going on for two weeks now, pose a serious challenge to the current regime, especially against the backdrop of growing international pressure.

How the war affects Russia's economy: an analysis of Putin's possible concessions
Politics
How the war affects Russia's economy: an analysis of Putin's possible concessions

The economic pressure on Russia due to the wars in Ukraine is forcing the Kremlin to look for new ways to support the defence industry, which could lead to concessions from President Putin.

Massive shelling in Kharkiv, casualties and destruction
War
Massive shelling in Kharkiv, casualties and destruction

An overview of the consequences of hostile attacks on Kharkiv and the region, including the number of casualties and injuries, as well as the destruction of civilian infrastructure.

Snowfall in Istanbul: Transport and educational activities paralysed
Society
Snowfall in Istanbul: Transport and educational activities paralysed

In Istanbul, 78 flights were cancelled due to heavy snowfall and schools were suspended for one day as a result of the decision of the meteorological committee.

SSU and National Police thwart attempt to sell one of the largest batches of trophy weapons during the war
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SSU and National Police thwart attempt to sell one of the largest batches of trophy weapons during the war

The SSU and the National Police dismantled an interregional group that was preparing a large-scale sale of trophy weapons. Dozens of assault rifles, grenades, grenade launchers and over 13,000 rounds of ammunition were seized.

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