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The Centre for Public Relations has denied the false claim that mobile networks are switched off during alerts
No laws or regulations have been enacted in Ukraine regarding the suspension of mobile communications during air raid alerts.
A court has allowed a woman to give birth to a child fathered by a deceased soldier
The Lychakiv District Court in Lviv has granted a woman permission to use cryopreserved embryos created from her own reproductive cells and those of a deceased soldier.
Ferrari is launching its first electric car, priced at $550,000
The Italian company Ferrari is launching its first fully electric car, the Luce, priced at $550,000.
A Russian frigate has been escorting tankers off the coast of the UK for almost two months
The Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich has been patrolling the waters off the coast of England for almost two months and escorting tankers from Russia’s so-called shadow fleet across the English Channel. The UK has stated that the Royal Navy is monitoring the movements of Russian ships, but has not carried out any interceptions.
The Netherlands has donated over 60 pick-up trucks and unmanned aerial vehicles to Ukraine
The Netherlands has delivered a new consignment of military aid to Ukraine, comprising over 60 Toyota Hilux vehicles and state-of-the-art unmanned aerial systems. The equipment is being prepared for dispatch to the Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces.
Will mobile networks be 'shut down' during alerts? The Civil Protection Department has explained what is happening
Ukraine has denied reports that a law has been passed requiring mobile networks to be shut down during air raid alerts.
Jack Daniel’s is taking legal action over a parody dog toy shaped like a whisky bottle
Jack Daniel’s, the American whisky producer, is continuing its legal dispute with VIP Products over the ‘Bad Spaniels’ rubber dog toy.
Poland has warned Russia of consequences should it attack diplomatic missions in Kyiv
Poland has emphasised that attacks on diplomatic missions would constitute yet another act of aggression by the Russian Federation. The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that any Russian strikes on diplomatic premises in Kyiv would be regarded as deliberate and intentional acts.
China has called for restraint following Russia’s threats of massive strikes on Kyiv
Following fresh threats from Moscow regarding large-scale strikes on Kyiv, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on both sides to refrain from escalating hostilities. When asked about the possible evacuation of Chinese diplomats from Kyiv, officials in Beijing did not provide a direct answer.
A mayor in the Odesa region has been arrested in connection with a case involving a bribe of $35,000 for permission to fell trees
Law enforcement officials have charged the head of one of the town councils in the Izmail district with extorting $35,000 in exchange for permission to clear vegetation for the construction of a wind farm. The official was arrested after receiving the money.
Russia is threatening 'systematic' strikes on Kyiv: what is really behind this?
Russia has threatened a series of strikes on Kyiv and urged foreigners to leave the city. The ISW has explained why this is not a response to Ukraine’s actions, but rather a result of the Kremlin’s own failures.
The mayor of P’yatykhatky was attacked with a knife in the Dnipropetrovsk region
In the town of P’yatykhatky in the Dnipropetrovsk region, an unknown assailant attacked the mayor, Gilal Isaev, with a knife. The mayor has been taken to hospital and the police are searching for the attacker.