Ten Apple smartphones worth 900,000 hryvnias seized at Polish border
Law enforcement officers discovered a contraband batch of electronics in a minibus crossing the state border via the Krakovets – Korchova checkpoint.
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Russia admits capture of Debaltseve
Despite all assurances from the Russian government that they have no involvement in the war in eastern Ukraine and that their troops are not there, banners recently appeared in the Russian city of Kaluga that suggest the opposite.
Korban reveals who will become the lightning rod in the Firtash-Klitschko-Poroshenko affair
The uproar continues over Dmitry Firtash's scandalous statement regarding secret agreements between Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, Kyiv Mayor Klitschko, and the oligarch himself, made during a court hearing. Former Deputy Governor of Dnipropetrovsk…
Right Sector to join Ukrainian army after all
Negotiations between Right Sector leader Dmytro Yarosh and the Ministry of Defence and the Armed Forces of Ukraine command appear to have been successful. As reported minutes ago, the Right Sector will indeed join the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine…
Yarov and Deputy Defence Minister examine disarmament situation
For the second day, the Ukrainian community has been holding its breath, waiting to see how the so-called attempt to disarm Right Sector fighters by their AFU counterparts will end. Rumours are spreading online that certain PS battalion commanders are…
Biryukov leaks political secrets
Well-known volunteer Yuri Biryukov, who recently joined the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence, is leaking political secrets, according to People's Deputy Boris Filatov. "The situation is becoming clearer. ... Mr Biryukov, not realising he is leaking inside…
Flyers accusing Filatov of Nazism pasted in Dnipro
Not long ago, tents of People's Deputy Boris Filatov reappeared on the streets of Dnipro. This time, they are collecting votes for the city's new name, following the Verkhovna Rada's adoption of a law on communist symbols and names.
Korban broke the President's Office game. Filatov
It was learned a few hours ago that former Deputy Governor of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Hennadiy Korban decided to run for the Verkhovna Rada in constituency 205 in Chernihiv Oblast. According to People's Deputy Borys Filatov, with his decision, Korban "broke the…
Korban reports blackmail by the incumbent authorities
Oligarch Hennadiy Korban, former deputy to Dnipropetrovsk Governor Ihor Kolomoyskyi, has decided to enter politics. The businessman will not fight for a parliamentary seat in his home region, but will contest a seat in the Verkhovna Rada in constituency No…
Recruitment for patrol police begins in Odesa and Lviv
Following Kyiv, recruitment for the new patrol police began in Odesa and Lviv on 20 April. Over 1,000 applications were submitted in two days, although no more than 800 candidates will be selected in each city. 76% of applications were submitted online. 29%…
Anton Gerashchenko comments on search at Kozachenko's office
A search is being conducted this morning at the offices of Tetyana Kozachenko, head of the Justice Ministry's decommunisation department, and her deputy. The trigger was a forged letter received by Anna Ignatenko, former deputy head of the State Fiscal…
Korban admits to breaking the law
Former deputy governor of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Hennadiy Korban decided to make a heartfelt confession today. The oligarch publicly stated on his internet page that he had repeatedly broken the law while in public service.
Reason for search at head of lustration department revealed
Searches are underway at the homes and workplaces of Lustration Department Head Tetyana Kozachenko and her deputy at the Ministry of Justice; the reason has only just been revealed.
Investigators examine legality of Yehor Sobolev's acquisition of citizenship
We already reported today that persecution of the heads of the lustration department has begun. A search is underway in Tetyana Kozachenko's apartment since morning. It turned out that investigators have also taken up the case of People's Deputy from the…
Search conducted at home of head of lustration department
A search is being conducted at the home of Tatiana Kozachenko, head of the lustration department of the Ministry of Justice. She personally announced this on her Facebook page. The search is being carried out by the Main Investigative Department.
Dnipro Governor Appoints Vilkul Ally as Advisor
The Dnipropetrovsk region recently received a new governor, replacing Igor Kolomoisky, who resigned voluntarily. The new governor is now actively building his team. One such appointment sparked outrage from People's Deputy and former deputy governor Boris…
Dnipro Court of Appeal begins releasing corrupt officials
Following the departure of Kolomoisky's team from Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, local corrupt officials from the Yanukovych era have not only started to raise their heads but are actively being released on freedom, even without bail. This was reported by former…
Filatov pleads for help
Well-known Ukrainian People's Deputy Boris Filatov published what can only be described as a cry from the heart on his Facebook page today. "I am no longer making a standard request for help and a repost. I am simply pleading.
Stanytsia-Luhanska district council recognises Russia as aggressor state
Today, the borderland Stanytsia-Luhanska district council took an unexpected step. The district, which is shelled almost daily by Grad rocket systems and other weapons, has recognised the Russian Federation as an aggressor state
Constitutional Court postpones review of lustration law
The Constitutional Court of Ukraine reviewed the lustration law today. Activists and journalists gathered outside the court building from early morning. Contrary to some expectations, the court did not risk ruling the law unconstitutional. At least, not today.
Kalashnikov loved money and Putin
We have already reported that yesterday in Kyiv, the controversial former Regional Party member Oleksandr Kalashnikov was killed by gunfire. Many immediately linked this murder to other mysterious deaths of Kalashnikov's former colleagues and attempted to…