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The trial concerning the murder of Ukrainian national Iryna Zarutska in the US has been adjourned due to the suspect’s condition
The federal case against Decarlos Brown Jr, who is accused of fatally attacking Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on a light rail train in Charlotte, has been adjourned. The judge ruled that the suspect is currently unfit to stand trial and ordered him to be sent for treatment at a federal medical facility.
Basic social assistance in 2026: which Ukrainians will receive payments
A new model of social support is being developed in Ukraine – basic social assistance for low-income families. On 28 May 2026, the Verkhovna Rada supported draft law No. 15094 at its first reading, and a pilot scheme is already in operation under Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 371.
Lawyer Nosov did not attend the High Anti-Corruption Court for the hearing and to deliver his closing statement prior to sentencing
Lawyer Oleksiy Nosov, whom the High Anti-Corruption Court sentenced to four years and six months’ imprisonment in the case concerning an alleged offer of $200,000 to prosecutors at the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office, was not physically present in court during the closing arguments and final statements. According to “Sudovyi Reporter”, he took part in the hearing via video link.
10 June 2026: what holiday is celebrated in Ukraine and what is not allowed
Church calendars and the Ukrainian media provide details of church dates in June 2026. According to the New Julian calendar, 10 June marks the commemoration of the holy martyr Timothy, Bishop of Prussia.
Three more children have been returned from the temporarily occupied territory
Three more children – two girls and a boy – have been returned from the temporarily occupied left bank of the Kherson region.
Following the criticism, “Zhyvchik” will keep both the old and new designs on sale
Following criticism of the revamped label, “Zhyvchik” decided to release its products in two packaging options simultaneously – modern and classic. The brand stated that it is not abandoning the redesign entirely, but is retaining the familiar old design for customers.
Street stalls, jobs and the war: why small businesses protested in Kyiv
In the centre of Kyiv, over a hundred business owners took to the streets to protest against the demolition of small retail units and temporary structures. Small businesses are calling for the adoption of Bill No. 15035, which would restrict the demolition of such structures during martial law if it leads to job losses.
Air raid sirens and technical glitches: scandals have erupted over the drafting of the National Military Training Programme in Ukraine
A series of scandals has arisen surrounding the 2026 National Multi-Subject Test (NMT). These relate to the security of the exams and technical glitches during the tests. ThePublic has compiled shocking posts and complaints from social media, as well as the reactions of the ombudsman and mayors regarding the NMT system in Ukraine.
A lawyer in the ‘Ukrenergo’ case has been convicted of attempting to bribe prosecutors from the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office
The High Anti-Corruption Court has found a lawyer from one of Kyiv’s law firms guilty of offering $200,000 to prosecutors from the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) and a detective from the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) in 2024. According to EP, the lawyer in question is Oleksiy Nosov, who defended Mykhailo Kipperman in the case concerning the misappropriation of electricity from Ukrenergo.
A car was blown up in a military housing estate near Moscow; the driver was killed
A BMW X3 has exploded in the Russian town of Balashikha, near Moscow; the driver has been killed. It is believed that a Russian lieutenant general was in the car. Russian investigators believe that an explosive device was planted in the vehicle.
The ‘Izolyatsia’ prison in Donetsk. Human rights activists have gathered evidence of acts that may constitute crimes against humanity
The Ukrainian human rights organisation Truth Hounds has documented dozens of cases of torture, enforced disappearances, sexual violence and unlawful detention at the former ‘Izolyatsia’ art centre in occupied Donetsk, which militants turned into a torture chamber on 9 June 2014.
Fraudsters have created a fake version of ‘Diy’ and are tricking Ukrainians into installing an APK file
A new phishing scam has been uncovered in Ukraine, involving a fake website masquerading as “Dія.BankID”. The cybercriminals have copied the interface of the government service and are prompting users to install a malicious APK file on their smartphones.
