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The murder of Pavlo Sheremet: why, 10 years on, there has been no verdict
20 липня виповнилося десять років від дня вбивства журналіста Павла Шеремета в центрі Києва. Суд над трьома обвинуваченими досі не завершений, а організаторів і замовників злочину офіційно не встановили.
The Kyiv City State Administration has announced renovation work near the ‘Luk'yanivska’ metro station following the Russian attack: what will change
A temporary above-ground pedestrian crossing is to be installed in Kyiv near the ‘Lukyanivska’ metro station. This decision was taken after the underground passage near the station was damaged following an attack by the Russian Federation.
Weather in Ukraine on 20 July 2026: downpours, hail and squalls
On Monday, 20 July, rain and thunderstorms are expected across almost all of Ukraine, with heavy rainfall forecast in some parts of the northern and central regions. In the east and south-east, dry and hot weather will persist, with temperatures reaching up to +33°.
Heavy rain has flooded Ternopil and Khmelnytskyi: what is known about the aftermath
Увечері 19 липня потужна злива спричинила підтоплення в Тернополі та Хмельницькому. Вода залила дороги, подвір’я, гаражі, підвали й окремі приміщення, через що в деяких районах ускладнився рух транспорту.
Church holiday on 20 July 2026: history, traditions and taboos
On 20 July 2026, Orthodox Christians following the New Julian calendar commemorate the prophet Elijah — one of the most revered Old Testament saints. Here we look at the history of the feast day, church guidelines, folk taboos and superstitions associated with this day.
An unusual toilet seat competition was held in Russia
In Stavropol, Russia, a sanitaryware manufacturer ran a promotional campaign that caused quite a stir on social media. Visitors to one of the shopping centres were invited to drink a soft drink from the new toilet bowls, and then take part in another unusual challenge
Zelenskyy held a meeting with the military command
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, held a working meeting with the leadership of the Armed Forces, during which he received briefings on the situation at the front, the provision of supplies to the Ukrainian army and the implementation of agreements with international partners in the field of defence
A new VOS-999 code has appeared in ‘Reserve+’: what does it mean?
In recent days, some users of the ‘Reserve+’ app have noticed a new code — VOS-999 — in their military registration documents. Lawyers explain that this is not linked to fines, being wanted by the authorities or the revocation of a deferment from mobilisation, but merely reflects the status of the military registration speciality.
Oleg Apostol, Commander of the Airborne Forces, has called on military personnel not to get involved in political disputes
Against the backdrop of several days of public debate surrounding the military leadership, which was accompanied by demonstrations in support of Mykhailo Fedorov and criticism directed at Oleksandr Syrskyi, the commander of the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Airborne Assault Troops, Major General Oleg Apostol, published an address to military personnel. In it, he called on the army to remain outside politics, to maintain discipline and to retain trust in the military command structure.
In Greece, a driver rammed his car into the entrance to a military base
In the town of Argos-Orestiko in northern Greece, a 52-year-old man was arrested after he drove his car into the main entrance to a military base. According to preliminary reports, the driver was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident.
The President of Hungary has signed a law providing for his resignation
The President of Hungary, Tamás Szujók, has signed a constitutional amendment providing for the early termination of his term of office. The document marked the final stage of a political process that had lasted several months following an initiative by Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s government
The editor-in-chief of *Fakty* has reported that his daughter was attacked in the centre of Kyiv
Oleksandr Shvets, editor-in-chief of the publication *Fakty*, has stated that his eldest daughter was assaulted at a public transport stop in the centre of Kyiv. According to him, the incident took place a few days ago on Lesya Ukrainka Boulevard
