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Holy Week 2026: the significance of each day and traditions
The rules and prohibitions for the final week of Great Lent, leading up to the Feast of the Resurrection of Christ.
The Military Ombudsman has identified the main causes of the conflict
Military Ombudsman Olga Reshetilova stated that conflicts with commanders are not the main reason for desertion. According to her, desertion most often occurs among newly mobilised soldiers, and the primary cause is consistently the fear of death and the desire to save one’s life.
A bottle labelled ‘Polonium’ was found in Germany during an Easter egg hunt
In Germany, during the traditional game where people search for hidden Easter eggs, two men found a small bottle in a garden labelled ‘Polonium 210’, a dangerous radioactive substance. Tests are currently underway to determine whether the bottle actually contains radioactive material.
Iran has rejected the US conditions for a ceasefire and direct talks
Talks involving the US, Iran and regional mediators have failed to yield results. Tehran has rejected the proposed terms and ruled out direct talks in the near future.
The Kyiv Court of Appeal has upheld the life sentences in the case of the murder of the Cherevan family
The Kyiv Court of Appeal has upheld the life sentences handed down to three men accused of the brutal murder of a Kyiv couple and their four-year-old son in the Chernihiv region. According to the investigation, the family were lured to a fake car sale, shot dead, their bodies buried in a wooded area, and the car towed away and set alight.
The Military Ombudsman has outlined the conditions for a pay rise in the Armed Forces of Ukraine
To improve the financial support provided to Ukrainian military personnel, three key conditions need to be met, one of which depends on international partners.
Russia has resumed oil shipments from the port of Ust-Luga following drone attacks
The Russian port of Ust-Luga on the Baltic Sea has resumed oil shipments following several days of disruption. Operations had been suspended following a series of drone attacks on energy infrastructure.
The US, Iran and mediators are discussing a 45-day ceasefire amid the risk of escalation
The US, Iran and regional mediators are holding talks on a possible 45-day ceasefire, which could be a step towards ending the war. At the same time, the chances of reaching an agreement in the near future are considered slim.
A $28 million blow: border guards destroyed Russian equipment near Huliaipole
Ukrainian border guards destroyed Russian military equipment worth $28 million in the Huliaipole area. Among the targets hit was a rare "Zoo" radar system.
Belarus supplies Russia with chassis for the "Pantsir" air defence system — investigation
Since 2024, Belarus has been supplying specialised MZKT chassis for the new version of the Russian "Pantsir-S1" anti-aircraft gun and missile systems.
The Russians attacked an energy facility in the Chernihiv region: 340,000 customers were left without power
Power companies will begin emergency repair work as soon as the security situation allows.
Explosives found near the ‘Turkish Stream’: Serbia does not confirm Ukrainian involvement
The Director of Serbia’s Military Security Agency, Đuro Jovanović, noted that there is “a great deal of misinformation” surrounding the planting of explosives on the gas pipeline.