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The Rada wants to confiscate electric scooters for traffic offences
A bill has been tabled in the Verkhovna Rada proposing fines, the confiscation of electric scooters and community service for breaches of the rules governing the use of small electric vehicles.
Ukraine is creating its first pet-friendly guide for businesses
Ukraine is preparing its first comprehensive pet-friendly guide for businesses, designed to help establishments create a welcoming environment for visitors with pets.
The SSU in Zakarpattia has detained a GRU agent who was gathering information on defence enterprises
The Security Service of Ukraine has detained a Russian military intelligence agent in Zakarpattia. According to the investigation, he was gathering information on defence industry enterprises in the west of the country and their employees.
Kyiv is establishing a backup heating and power supply system
Kyiv is establishing a backup system for heat and power supply, but this requires significant resources and financial support from the state.
Orest Mandziy on customs reform: It must be an evolutionary overhaul of the system
The new head of the State Customs Service, Orest Mandziy, believes that personnel policy should be implemented in a measured manner to avoid causing upheaval. Specialists with experience in law enforcement and anti-corruption will be gradually integrated into the State Customs Service.
The WBC has sanctioned a title fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Agit Kabayev
The World Boxing Council has sanctioned a bout between world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk and WBC interim champion Agit Kabayev. The Ukrainian must win this fight to retain his WBC title.
Google has topped the ranking of the world's most valuable brands, ahead of Apple
The combined value of the world’s 100 most valuable brands has reached a record $13.1 trillion, thanks to the rapid development of artificial intelligence.
The Council of the EU has agreed on new rules for the deportation of irregular migrants, including the establishment of ‘hubs’ in third countries
The Council of the European Union has reached a provisional agreement on the introduction of new rules designed to facilitate the swifter return of a greater number of irregular migrants in European countries.
A second front or a stalemate: Gallyamov on Putin’s possible choice
Political analyst Abbas Gallyamov believes that Vladimir Putin finds himself in a difficult strategic situation, where possible outcomes could range from an end to the war to a further escalation.
The EU has stated that Russia has attempted to influence the parliamentary elections in Armenia
Brussels has stated that Russia is attempting to exert economic and informational pressure on Armenia in the run-up to the parliamentary elections. The European Union has pledged its continued support for the country’s democratic stability.
Trump lashed out at Netanyahu over the escalating situation in Lebanon
During a telephone conversation, US President Donald Trump sharply criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s actions in light of the escalation of hostilities in Lebanon. According to sources, the conversation took place against a backdrop of Washington’s concerns that negotiations with Iran might break down.
Tsyhotsky returned his Order of Zelenskyy following the UPA scandal
Bartosz Cichocki, the former Polish ambassador to Ukraine, has returned the Ukrainian Order of Merit, which he received from Volodymyr Zelenskyy in 2022.