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A new status has been introduced in ‘Reserve+’ that prevents bookings
The ‘Reserve+’ app has received a new update – the ‘operational reserve’ status, the presence of which effectively prevents users from receiving mobilisation orders to work at critical enterprises.
Winter preparations in Ukraine could fall through: an expert has outlined the reasons
Ukraine will not be able to prepare adequately for the coming winter and minimise the risk of power cuts unless it resolves the critical issue of its multi-billion-dollar debts.
The Ukrainian company Fire Point aims to develop a cheaper alternative to the Patriot system by 2027
The Ukrainian company Fire Point, which manufactures the Flamingo winged missile and long-range drones, has announced that it is in talks with European partners regarding the development of a new air defence system. The company states that it aims to reduce the cost of intercepting a ballistic missile to less than $1 million and to shoot down such a target for the first time by the end of 2027.
The Baltic states are preparing a protest against Russia’s participation in the Venice Biennale
The Baltic states plan to speak out publicly against Russia’s participation in the 2026 Venice Biennale. Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia are not talking about a boycott, but are preparing joint actions during the exhibition itself to demonstrate their stance on the return of the Russian pavilion.
Sweden will supply Ukraine with Tridon Mk2 air defence systems to combat drones
Ukraine is set to receive state-of-the-art Tridon Mk2 air defence systems from Sweden, designed to counter attack drones, cruise missiles, helicopters and aircraft. The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has stated that Sweden will allocate €400 million for the procurement of these systems.
A train service from Kyiv to Varna will be launched in early June
Ukraine plans to launch an international rail route to Bulgaria as early as the beginning of June. According to preliminary estimates, the journey from Kyiv to Varna will take around 30 hours.
Participants in a pseudo-investment scheme that caused millions in losses are to stand trial in Odessa
Law enforcement officers have concluded their investigation into a group of individuals who organised a fraudulent pseudo-investment scheme. According to the investigation, the victims’ losses amount to almost 6 million hryvnias.
The SBU has notified the former head of Prison No. 4 in the “LPR” that he is under suspicion of torturing prisoners
The Security Service of Ukraine has formally charged the former head of an occupation prison in the Luhansk region in absentia. According to the investigation, he not only ordered the torture of Ukrainian prisoners of war, but also personally beat them with his hands, feet, a baton and a hammer, and used a stun gun.
MP Bondarenko has declared 80 bitcoins: how much is that worth now?
Oleg Bondarenko, a Member of Parliament from the “Servant of the People” party, declared 80 Bitcoin in his annual declaration. At current prices, this amounts to over $5.5 million, or nearly 243 million hryvnias, although the declaration itself states 79,930 hryvnias.
100 Ukrainian books will be translated worldwide under the Translate Ukraine 2026 programme
Ukraine will support the publication of 100 translations of Ukrainian books in 33 countries as part of the Translate Ukraine 2026 programme. This year, 179 applications were submitted to the competition by publishers from around the world, and 100 translation projects were selected as winners.
An FSB agent who was coordinating air strikes has been arrested in Kramatorsk
The Security Service of Ukraine has detained a man in the Donetsk region who is suspected of collaborating with the FSB. According to the investigation, he was passing on information to facilitate attacks on Kramatorsk.
Russia has replaced Starlink with European satellites built by Airbus and Thales
The Russian army is using new satellite terminals that operate via satellites built by the European companies Airbus and Thales Alenia Space.