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Ukraine creates its own "Iron Dome": what is known about the new air defence system
Ukraine is working on creating its own air defence system based on the Iron Dome concept, but on a much larger scale than in Israel. The Air Force explains that this decision is necessary due to the large size of the country and the impossibility of completely covering the territory with expensive missile systems.
The Ministry of Education and Science stripped two female scientists of their academic degrees after accusations of plagiarism
The Attestation Board of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine revoked the academic degrees of Doctor of Technical Sciences Yulia Kovalenko and Candidate of Medical Sciences Natalia Voloshinovich. Both cases are related to allegations of academic plagiarism.
UAV operators, drivers, and electronic warfare specialists: what volunteers choose most often
In January and February 2026, the most popular speciality among volunteers in the Defence Forces was UAV operators and pilots. Drivers, electronic warfare and electronic countermeasures specialists, unit commanders and technical specialists were also among the most popular choices.
Accumulative pension in Ukraine: how the new system will work
Ukraine is preparing a pension reform that will change the current solidarity model and introduce a new multi-level system. One of its key components will be a cumulative pension, which will allow additional payments to be made from personal contributions.
Financial crisis in the courts: congress finds work of State Judicial Administration unsatisfactory
The 20th regular congress of Ukrainian judges stated that the financial and logistical support for courts already poses a threat to the functioning of the judiciary and the right to a fair trial. Delegates also recognised the work of the State Judicial Administration as unsatisfactory and adopted a series of demands to parliament, the government and judicial administration bodies.
The Rada is preparing restrictions for SZCh and evaders: what Ivchenko said
Parliament is preparing new legislative restrictions for military personnel who have left their units without permission and for men who evade mobilisation. MP Vadym Ivchenko also stated the need to strengthen recruitment, international enlistment into the army and preparation for a more severe war scenario.
Free school lunches will cover approximately 3 million pupils starting in September
From September 2026, the free school meals programme is planned to be extended to the whole country, covering around 3 million pupils. Currently, more than 2 million children already receive free hot meals.
Explosion near the US Embassy in Oslo: three brothers of Iraqi origin detained
Three brothers of Norwegian citizenship and Iraqi origin have been detained in Norway on suspicion of involvement in the explosion near the US embassy in Oslo. The police are treating the case as a possible terrorist attack and do not rule out the possibility that a state actor could be behind the attack.
Zelensky announced support programmes with additional payments for pensioners and cashback on fuel
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the preparation of new support programmes for Ukrainians. They provide for special additional payments for pensioners and recipients of social assistance, as well as compensation for part of the cost of fuel.
End of temporary protection in Spain: which Ukrainians risk losing their status
After 4 March 2027, temporary protection for Ukrainians in Spain will automatically cease, and some people will have to urgently find another basis for legal residence. The greatest risks arise for those who have not had time to integrate into the labour market, do not have a stable income, education or family ties for a new residence permit.
Контрактниця Нацгвардії отримала довічне за шпигунство на гру рф
Суд призначив довічне ув’язнення з конфіскацією майна контрактниці Нацгвардії України, яку визнали винною у роботі на російську воєнну розвідку. За даними СБУ, вона передавала ворогу дані про українську ППО та збирала координати підрозділів Сил оборони на Харківщині.
Can you travel abroad with a reservation: what men need to know
Reservation from mobilisation does not automatically grant the right to travel abroad, although in some cases, reserved employees may legally cross the border. The lawyers of the Kyiv law firm Aktum explained in detail what conditions apply, who has this right, what documents are required, and what are the most common reasons for refusal.
