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Kyiv faced a renewed barrage of drone attacks, resulting in direct hits on vital infrastructure, including gas stations, transport facilities, and a business center. The attacks led to at least one fatality, with emergency services responding to multiple impacts across the capital. Separately, Russian forces targeted civilian vessels in the Black Sea near Odesa, with one attack causing a fire and the death of a captain. Domestically, a significant bribery probe has been launched at the Ministry of Reconstruction, with searches underway and a top official expected to be suspended. Further controversy arose as the increase in military payments was postponed again, drawing strong criticism from commentator Maksym Zhorin, deputy commander of the 3rd Assault Brigade. An investigation also shed light on the operations of fraudulent call centers in the country. The fate of the captured mayor of Kherson remains a point of concern, with his son alleging government sabotage. On the diplomatic front, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed strong disapproval over the lifting of sanctions on certain Russian oligarchs, calling it a 'suicidal' move, a sentiment echoed by Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiga. President Zelenskyy also engaged in high-level discussions with United States President Donald Trump, reportedly asking him to encourage China's Xi Jinping to influence Vladimir Putin to end the war and discussing an 'energy truce'.

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Kyiv has experienced a fresh wave of drone attacks, with reports of direct hits on a gas station, transport infrastructure, warehouses, and a four-story business center. Air defenses were engaged, but multiple impacts occurred, leading to at least one confirmed death and prompting an urgent statement from Ukrzaliznytsia regarding railway safety.

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Kyiv has been under Russian attack since the morning, with multiple impacts reported in the capital, resulting in casualties.

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A man who was injured in a drone attack on Kyiv has died in the hospital.

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Following Russian attacks on the railway in Kyiv, the head of Ukrzaliznytsia has urged citizens to be cautious and provided guidance on how to act during these times.

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A drone has crashed into a four-story business center located in Kyiv.

Russian forces have attacked civilian ships in the Black Sea, resulting in a fire on one vessel and at least one fatality. A foreign-flagged vessel near Odesa was also targeted, leading to the death of its captain.

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A Russian attack on a civilian vessel in the Black Sea resulted in a fire and at least one fatality, with severe consequences reported.

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Russian forces attacked a foreign-flagged vessel near Odesa, resulting in the death of the captain.

Searches are underway at the Ministry of Reconstruction due to suspected bribery involving a top official, who is expected to be suspended. The increase in payments for military personnel has been postponed again, with the Verkhovna Rada citing reasons for the delay, drawing strong criticism from Maksym Zhorin, deputy commander of the 3rd Assault Brigade. An investigation also exposed the operations and earnings of fraudulent call centers within the country.

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An investigation into how fraudulent call centers are structured and operate in Ukraine, detailing their methods of earning money through scams.

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An investigation into the situation of the captured mayor of Kherson, with his son claiming government sabotage.

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The increase in payments for military personnel has been postponed again, with the reason for the delay revealed by the Verkhovna Rada (Parliament).

NV: Searches at Ministry of Reconstruction Over Suspected Bribery

Searches are underway at the Ministry of Reconstruction related to suspicions of bribery involving a top official, who is expected to be suspended.

TSN.ua: 'It's a blatant mockery': Zhorin criticizes military salaries and unfulfilled…

Commentator Zhorin expresses strong criticism regarding the salaries of military personnel and a broken promise to increase them.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has strongly criticized the decision to lift sanctions on certain Russian oligarchs, labeling it 'suicidal.' Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiga echoed this sentiment, stating that 'Moscow celebrates because it got what it wanted.' President Zelenskyy also engaged in diplomatic discussions with United States President Donald Trump, requesting his influence on Vladimir Putin to end the war and discussing an 'energy truce.' The European Union's efforts to…

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President Zelenskyy has expressed his strong disapproval of the decision to lift sanctions on certain Russian oligarchs, calling it a 'suicidal' move.

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Ukraine's Deputy Foreign Minister, Andriy Sybiga, commented on the lifting of sanctions against two Russian oligarchs, stating that 'Moscow celebrates because it got what it wanted.'

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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reportedly requested Donald Trump to urge China's Xi Jinping to use his influence on Vladimir Putin to end the war.

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President Zelenskyy stated that discussions were held with Donald Trump regarding an energy truce, and the United States will convey a proposal to Russia.

Українська правда: Sanctions and hostage trade. How the EU barely maintained pressure on Putin…

This article delves into the complexities of sanctions against Russia, discussing how the European Union managed to preserve pressure on Putin and identifying key supporters of Ukraine.

A report highlights the distress of relatives of a Hasid from Israel who was mobilized in Ukraine and is now out of contact.

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A report about a Hasid from Israel who was mobilized in Ukraine and is now out of contact, causing distress to his relatives.

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