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Mobile water tankers and scheduled water supplies: what Ukrainians might face if the Russians target water supply networks this summer
In the summer of 2026, Russia is planning attacks on the water supply, and if these attacks are successful, millions of people will only receive water on a scheduled basis. ThePublic explains which regions are at risk and whether security measures for water supply facilities will be stepped up.
Goods from AliExpress and Temu may become more expensive: the Cabinet of Ministers wants to introduce a 20% VAT on international parcels
The Cabinet of Ministers is proposing to introduce a 20% VAT on most international parcels, including purchases from AliExpress and Temu, with an exemption remaining only for non-commercial gifts worth up to €45. The decision is one of the IMF’s conditions for continuing to provide funding to Ukraine, but due to its unpopularity, it may be postponed until at least 2027.
A Kharkiv businessman has repaid 5 million hryvnias in unpaid taxes to the state budget
Detectives from the State Bureau of Investigation in the Poltava region have secured the recovery of over 5 million hryvnias for the state budget in a tax evasion case. According to the investigation, a businessman from the Kharkiv region, who is involved in the wholesale trade of clothing and footwear, failed to record some of his transactions in his accounts whilst fulfilling government contracts.
An assassination attempt was made on General Omurbekov, known as the ‘Butcher of Bucha’, in the Khabarovsk Krai
An assassination attempt was made on Russian Major General Azatbek Omurbekov at a military garrison in the village of Knyaze-Volkonskoye-1 (Khabarovsk Krai, Russian Federation). In 2022, he commanded the 64th Separate Motorised Rifle Brigade and issued orders to Russian executioners during the occupation of Bucha.
Угорська поліція розслідує виведення активів оточенням Віктора Орбана
Правоохоронці в Угорщині відкрили розслідування через підозри у виведенні активів за кордон компаніями, пов’язаними з оточенням Віктора Орбана. Повідомлення про переміщення капіталу з’явилися на тлі політичних змін після виборів.
Київське море різко обміліло: до затопленого ДОТа вже ходять пішки
У Київському водосховищі, яке часто називають Київським морем, різко впав рівень води. Через обміління до ДОТа №581 у Лютежі, який зазвичай перебуває у воді, тепер можна підійти пішки.
Russia is expanding its 'shadow fleet' despite Western sanctions — media reports
Despite sanctions imposed by the US and the EU, Russia continues to expand its so-called ‘shadow fleet’ for the export of energy resources, in particular liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Mudryk has been banned for four years: what is known about the doping case
The Football Association has banned Chelsea’s Ukrainian midfielder Mykhailo Mudryk for four years following a breach of anti-doping regulations. The player’s representatives have lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport, whilst Mudryk himself denies having taken performance-enhancing drugs.
The WBO has banned the Russian boxer Bivol from defending his title due to the war against Ukraine
The World Boxing Organisation has banned Russian boxer Dmitry Bivol from defending his WBO light-heavyweight title following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. However, the organisation will not strip the athlete of his championship belt.
Konstantin Oktyabrsky has divorced his wife after 10 years of marriage
Ukrainian actor Kostyantyn Oktiabrsky has revealed that he has separated from his wife Samira after 10 years together. According to the actor, it was his wife who initiated the split, citing a crisis in their relationship, financial difficulties, health issues and job insecurity as the reasons.
Taiwan has detected two Chinese military vessels near the Penghu Islands
Taiwan has reported the appearance of two Chinese warships in the waters near the Penghu Islands in the Taiwan Strait. In response, the military has deployed naval and air forces to monitor the situation.
Kyivmiskbud has reshuffled its supervisory board following the company’s crisis
PJSC “Kyivmiskbud” has formed a new supervisory board. Following the general meeting of shareholders, five representatives of the Kyiv local community have joined the board, and the company has announced that it will focus on completing construction projects.