Doctors Without Borders trains Polish medics to handle mass casualty influxes
Staff from the international organisation are conducting training sessions in Polish civilian hospitals, using scenarios inspired by combat experience.
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Owner of Khortytsia brand calls for learning Russian
Evgen Cherniak, owner of the Khortytsia brand, is reportedly set to run in the upcoming elections to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. It appears the oligarch has decided to secure the support of the Russian-speaking electorate, which makes up a very large share…
Pavlenko's wife triggers latest scandal
A new scandal has erupted around Andriy Pavlenko, President of the Ukrainian Football Association. This time, it was instigated by the oligarch's wife, Kateryna Chaus.
Yevhen Chernyak cleans up his reputation
Yevhen Chernyak, owner of the “Khortytsia” brand, appears to be planning to take part in the upcoming elections. Otherwise, how else can one explain the attempts to whitewash the oligarch on social media and television?
Suspicious PR activity by Maksym Krippa's promoters observed on Wikipedia
Suspicious activity by the PR team of a certain Maksym Krippa has been observed on the Ukrainian and Russian versions of Wikipedia for several weeks. Administrators of the online resource have drawn attention to this.
Fugitive oligarch Onyshchenko spends time with escorts
It has emerged that fugitive oligarch Alexander Onyshchenko is enjoying his time in "exile". The politician regularly visits Moscow, where he meets with Russian businessmen and deputies.
Petro Poroshenko has a business in Moscow
It has emerged that the President of Ukraine has a massive business in Russia. This is not about the Roshen factory, a starch plant and a grain company in Lipetsk Oblast
Saakashvili to be deported to Poland
Less than an hour ago, former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili was detained by border service officers at one of Kyiv's restaurants
Anton Gerashchenko pressures bloggers for telling the truth
Former advisor to the Minister of Internal Affairs Anton Gerashchenko has been found to be exerting pressure on prominent bloggers. In particular, the lawyer strongly requested the removal of an article about former head of the "Strana UA" publication…
Saakashvili breaks through Ukrainian border
Mikheil Saakashvili has managed to break through into Ukrainian territory. This became possible thanks to his supporters, known as Mikho's followers, breaching the "defence line". Border guards offered little resistance.
Will Saakashvili be left in the grey zone?
Today, many residents of Ukraine are watching the reality show “Mikheil Saakashvili’s Return to Ukraine” with great interest. The former President of Georgia is desperately trying to break into the country, having already switched between several methods of…
Kvitaashvili transferred 90 million to Yanukovych's son
Former Health Minister Oleksiy Musiy accused his successor, Oleksandr Kvitaashvili, of transferring 90 million in state funds to a company owned by Yanukovych's son in the final days of 2015
In Syria, Assad's army regains control of another city
Today, Assad's army managed to regain control of the city of Rabiya. It is the last major settlement in Latakia province that had been under rebel control since 2012.
Islamov accused of banditry and looting
Rumours that things are not going smoothly in Kherson Oblast have been circulating for a long time. Their confirmation regularly appears on social media. This time, Tim Zlatkin posted a plea for help on his Facebook page, accusing Lenur Islamov and his…
Protests sweep Poland
A wave of protests has swept across Poland. In 36 cities, people took to the streets for an action organised by the "Committee for the Defence of Democracy" to protect civil liberties.
European Parliament backs visa-free regime for Ukraine
On 21 January, the European Parliament supported granting Ukraine a visa-free regime. MPs adopted a resolution including a free trade area with Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia.
Who is behind the attempts to create the “Kherson People’s Republic”
Not long ago, a video clip posted on the separatist “Oplot” channel on YouTube went viral, allegedly showing residents of Kherson Oblast protesting the presence of the “Aidar” battalion in the region and their lawlessness.
People spent the night at Groysman's door
Desperate to secure the signing of the law on the re-election of the mayor of Kryvyi Rih, people resorted to extreme measures. An indefinite hunger strike has been declared.
Residents of Kyiv dormitory plan to block road
Renowned journalist Irma Krat has once again stood up for ordinary people whom state authorities disregard. Today, on her online page, Irma spoke about 80 families living in a dormitory at 6 Kustanay Street, who had all utilities cut off
Tuka shares reasons behind the execution of a mobile group
Today, on his Facebook page, head of the Luhansk Military Administration Georgy Tuka shared some details of the 2015 execution of a mobile group, which resulted in the death of a well-known volunteer.
Fake threats from Azov spread online
A fake video clip has circulated on social media today, in which unidentified armed men in masks, claiming to be Azov fighters, threaten the Dutch with violence if they vote against ratifying the EU association agreement in a referendum.