Margarita Kravchenko

Margarita Kravchenko

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Fake disability claims worth US$17,000; scheme to smuggle conscripts abroad exposed
Crime
Fake disability claims worth US$17,000; scheme to smuggle conscripts abroad exposed

Law enforcement officers have arrested three people suspected of organising the illegal departure of men liable for military service from Ukraine. According to the investigation, they demanded US$17,000 for their services.

The State Bureau of Investigation has announced new charges in the case concerning the procurement of protective equipment for the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Crime
The State Bureau of Investigation has announced new charges in the case concerning the procurement of protective equipment for the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Officials from the State Bureau of Investigations have announced new allegations in the case concerning the procurement of personal protective equipment for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Investigators believe that businesspeople from Lviv and a former official from the Ministry of Defence were involved in the scheme.

A group of fake fortune-tellers who swindled money from people are to stand trial in Kyiv
Crime
A group of fake fortune-tellers who swindled money from people are to stand trial in Kyiv

An investigation has been concluded in the capital into a group of individuals accused of fraud under the guise of providing magical and esoteric services. Among the victims were the families of deceased Ukrainian servicemen.

The US and Iran have agreed on the text of a preliminary agreement
War
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The US and Iran have agreed on the text of a preliminary agreement

The US and Iran have agreed on the text of a memorandum of understanding, which could be signed in the coming days. The document provides for the extension of the ceasefire, the resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the start of further negotiations on Iran’s nuclear programme.

A former MP has called for new details to be revealed regarding the fraud committed by Vasyl Veselyi, who was detained by the SBU today
Politics
A former MP has called for new details to be revealed regarding the fraud committed by Vasyl Veselyi, who was detained by the SBU today

The Kyiv City Prosecutor’s Office has stated that, during the investigative operations carried out in conjunction with the Security Service of Ukraine, no one was detained and no charges were brought. The pre-trial investigation is ongoing.

Russia's reserves have fallen, whilst its dependence on China is growing – economists
War
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Russia's reserves have fallen, whilst its dependence on China is growing – economists

After more than four years of full-scale war against Ukraine, the Russian economy is showing signs of structural exhaustion. This is the conclusion reached by the authors of a joint study by the Kiel Institute for the World Economy and the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics.

Ukrainian strikes have damaged transport infrastructure on the approaches to Crimea and hampered fuel supplies
War
Ukrainian strikes have damaged transport infrastructure on the approaches to Crimea and hampered fuel supplies

On the night of 11 June, reports emerged from the temporarily occupied Crimea and the Kherson region of attacks on transport infrastructure used to link the peninsula with the occupied territories. Against this backdrop, Sevastopol experienced problems with fuel supplies.

In Odessa, those involved in a scheme to embezzle over 20 million hryvnias from the procurement of traffic light equipment are to stand trial
Crime
In Odessa, those involved in a scheme to embezzle over 20 million hryvnias from the procurement of traffic light equipment are to stand trial

An indictment has been filed against seven individuals implicated in a case involving the misappropriation of public funds during the procurement of traffic light equipment in Odesa. The accused include officials from a municipal council-run public body, business representatives and a lawyer.

Reuters has estimated the Trump family’s earnings from crypto projects at $2.3 billion
Finance
Reuters has estimated the Trump family’s earnings from crypto projects at $2.3 billion

A Reuters investigation has revealed that cryptocurrency projects linked to Donald Trump and his family have generated around $2.3 billion in profits for them since the US president returned to the White House. At the same time, investors in these projects, according to the agency’s estimates, collectively lost the same amount.

Russian attacks in various regions of Ukraine have resulted in deaths, injuries and the destruction of homes
War
Russian attacks in various regions of Ukraine have resulted in deaths, injuries and the destruction of homes

During the night of 10 June and over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have launched attacks on a number of regions in Ukraine. The regions hardest hit were Odesa, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, Donetsk and Sumy.

Zelenskyy wants to invite King Charles III on a state visit to Ukraine
Politics
Zelenskyy wants to invite King Charles III on a state visit to Ukraine

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has announced his intention to invite King Charles III of the United Kingdom to Ukraine. He said that the feasibility of such a visit would depend on the security situation.

The EU has authorised the detention and inspection of vessels linked to Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’
Politics
The EU has authorised the detention and inspection of vessels linked to Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’

European Union countries have granted military vessels in the Mediterranean the right to detain and inspect foreign ships they consider to be part of Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’. These new powers have been granted to Operation IRINI.

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