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The SBU has identified those responsible for the torture of residents of Yagidne. A Russian general has been charged
The Security Service of Ukraine has formally charged, in absentia, Russian General Denis Baril with organising the torture of residents of Yagidne in the Chernihiv region in 2022.
A new model for rapid defence procurement is being launched in Ukraine
Previously, there was no procedure in place that would allow the Ministry of Defence to procure innovative technologies for testing within the armed forces.
Following his election victory in Hungary, Magyar spoke about future relations with Putin
Péter Magyar, leader of the Tisza party, which won the parliamentary elections in Hungary, believes that the new Hungarian government will have to enter into negotiations with Moscow.
Crops have been grown illegally in the Chernobyl exclusion zone for over five years, posing a risk to people — OGP
The Specialised Environmental Prosecutor’s Office is seeking, through the courts, the return to the state of land in the Vyshhorod district that was affected by the Chernobyl disaster. According to the investigation, crops have been grown there for five years.
It turns out that gamers aren’t the best at piloting drones: the US Marine Corps has made an unexpected discovery
Despite the widespread belief that former gamers make the best drone pilots, the US Marine Corps has reached an unexpected conclusion. In fact, the best drone pilots are former motorcyclists.
A painting by Pablo Picasso will be raffled off in a charity lottery for a donation of €100
A lottery is being held in France where you can win a portrait by Pablo Picasso by purchasing a ticket for €100. The proceeds will go towards research into Alzheimer’s disease.
Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is recovering from his injuries and is taking part in the running of the country
Mohtaba Khamenei, who took over as Iran’s leader following his father’s death, is still recovering from serious injuries. Despite this, sources say he is involved in government decision-making.
Canada may waive visa requirements for Ukrainians for 90 days: details
Canada’s ruling Liberal Party has backed a resolution to abolish visitor visas for Ukrainian citizens travelling for short stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period. However, this does not yet constitute new entry rules, but rather the political stance of the party that forms the government.
Hungarian media reported that Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó was absent following the election
The Hungarian media have noted the absence of Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó from the public eye following the parliamentary elections. He did not appear alongside Viktor Orbán when the results were announced.
At least 1,639 people were executed in Iran in 2025 — the highest figure in over 35 years
Over the course of the year, the number of executions rose by 68% compared with 2024, when 975 cases were recorded.
Britain is drawing up an updated plan to prepare the country for war
The UK government is working on a new version of a plan designed to prepare the country for a possible outbreak of war. The document will cover both the military sphere and civilian infrastructure.
Taras Tsymbaliuk was involved in a road accident in Kyiv — media reports
Ukrainian actor Taras Tsymbaliuk was involved in a road accident in Kyiv. He was sitting in the passenger seat.