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Manhunt: Brussels to reveal the truth about the shelling of Kherson
On Tuesday, 21 April 2026, a special screening of the documentary film *Kherson: Human Safari* will take place in Brussels
War in the Middle East: Germany braces for potential waves of migration
The current hostilities involving the US, Israel and Iran have not yet led to a mass influx of refugees into European Union countries. However, the German authorities are already drawing up contingency plans in case migration pressure increases
A new way to buy train tickets: Ukrainian Railways is introducing dynamic pricing for first-class carriages
Rail transport in Ukraine is switching to a new pricing model for the premium segment. The relevant order has undergone public consultation and is coming into force
Back to basics: three reasons to choose a push-button phone over a smartphone
Demand for button-operated devices, particularly modern Android-based models, is growing among those who value simplicity and privacy
European water standards: the EU4GRE pilot project has been launched in Ukraine
Ukraine is beginning to implement modern European approaches to wastewater management as part of the EU4Green Recovery East (EU4GRE) international programme
Spiritual diplomacy: Andriy Sibiga held a meeting with Patriarch Bartholomew
During his working visit, the head of Ukraine’s foreign ministry held a meeting with His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew
The era of interceptor drones: Ukraine is radically overhauling its air defence system
Ukraine has embarked on a major overhaul of its air defence system. Expensive missiles are being replaced by interceptor drones, private initiatives and artificial intelligence, enabling the country to effectively repel large-scale attacks by the Russian Federation
A historic record: Shakhtar are enjoying their most prolific season in European competition
Donetsk’s Shakhtar are setting new benchmarks for Ukrainian football in the current 2025/26 season. The team’s progression to the semi-finals of the UEFA Conference League has enabled the ‘Miners’ to break club records
“Corruption thrives where there is manual control” — a stark statement by Kirill Budanov
Eliminating subjective interference in state processes and transitioning to transparent rules is a strategic prerequisite for Ukraine’s survival and its accession to the EU. This was emphasised by Kirill Budanov, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, during the conference ‘Operation “European Integration”: Reforms in the Field of Justice’
Maksym Kuterha, a prosecutor in Khmelnytskyi, has declared ownership of a luxury cottage in the suburbs of Kyiv and a Porsche
Maksym Kuterha, deputy head of the Khmelnytskyi Regional Prosecutor’s Office, has declared ownership of a luxury cottage in the suburbs of Kyiv and a Porsche. All the property is registered in his wife’s name. Meanwhile, the official himself rents a flat in Khmelnytskyi.
Safety and mental health: Olena Zelenska visited Ministry of Internal Affairs facilities
The First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, visited the 112 Service’s communications centre alongside the Minister of the Interior, Ihor Klymenko. During the visit, they were shown how the emergency response system, the Situation Centre and psychological rehabilitation services for military personnel and civilians operate
Ukraine and Egypt are strengthening ties: what the ministers agreed on
Ukraine and Egypt have agreed to work more closely together in the economic and security spheres. During the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, talks were held between the foreign ministers of both countries, aimed at strengthening their partnership