Criminals demand $768m to keep Revolut client data undisclosed
Personal and financial data of users, including the owner of Gamdom and Skins.com, may have been leaked following a cyberattack on the British fintech bank.
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Federation Council hints at 'Crimean' scenario for Donbas
A few days ago, LNR leader Plotnitsky stated that the so-called 'Lugansk People's Republic' is ready to remain part of Ukraine, but only within the framework of autonomy. Moreover, the leaders of the DPR and LNR demanded amendments to the country's…
Aivaras Abromavichus comments on Borovik's departure
Information emerged today about the resignation of Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Trade Sasha Borovik. According to Borovik, he had a conflict with Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk.
Sasha Borovik leaves the Cabinet of Ministers
German lawyer who acquired Ukrainian citizenship several months ago, Sasha Borovik, publicly announced today his resignation as First Deputy Minister of Economy of Ukraine. According to Borovik, he was simply left with no other choice
Irma Krat documents injuries and threatens police
Not long ago, the press was abuzz with news that the controversial journalist Irma Krat had been detained by the police. Today, the woman herself announced that she had documented her injuries and intends to file a complaint with the prosecutor's office…
Crimean entrepreneurs offer 'gourmet tours' to Ukraine
Crimean entrepreneurs have found a new way to make money from residents of the temporarily occupied peninsula. Recently, they have been offered so-called "gourmet tours" to mainland Ukraine. For just 2,500 rubles (approximately 1,100 hryvnia), anyone willing…
MPs blocked stripping of Kulych's mandate to prevent Korban from entering the Rada
A vote to strip three MPs of their mandates was held in Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada today. Only Barna's mandate was successfully stripped, while the coalition failed to pass the other two. According to constituency MP Boris Filatov, the reason for the failure is…
Zorian Shkiryak resigns
Acting Minister of Emergency Services Zorian Shkiryak has resigned. He announced this personally during today's briefing. According to Shkiryak, his mission in this role is complete, and he is very proud to have spent this short time alongside brave and…
Alexey Bychkov outperforms Russians at European Powerlifting Championship
Ukrainian athlete Alexey Bychkov from the liberated Kramatorsk became the European Powerlifting Champion on 9 May at the event held in Chemnitz, Germany, from 6 to 9 May, thereby denying first place to athletes from the Russian Federation.
Klitschko officially refutes Firtash's accusations
The uproar over oligarch Dmitry Firtash's statement in Vienna regarding his agreements with Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko and Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has not subsided for several weeks.
Defence Ministry denies eviction of PS
This morning, information appeared about the eviction of the DUK "Right Sector" training centre from the base in Desna. However, within a few hours, the report was denied by the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine. The following statement appeared on the…
DUK PS training centre evicted from barracks
Troubles for the Right Sector appear to be continuing. This time, the first DUK PS training centre in Desna is being evicted from barracks. Fighters must vacate the premises by the evening of 9 May.
Police stormed the constituency office of MP Igor Mosiychuk
We reported earlier today that police detained well-known journalist Irma Krat. It emerged that Krat was detained during a raid by unidentified raiders and police on the constituency office of Ukrainian MP from the Radical Party, Igor Mosiychuk.
French Senate ratifies Ukraine-EU Association Agreement
Despite Russian Federation speculation and pressure to delay, another European country today ratified the Ukraine-EU Association Agreement. The French Senate voted in favour of the association by a majority. A vote in the lower house of the French parliament…
Mother of slain Branovitsky receives letter stating son is missing
A month ago, the body of cyber-soldier Igor Branovitsky, who defended Donetsk Airport and helped save the wounded before being beaten by militants and personally killed by Motorola, was buried. However, yesterday the hero's mother received a letter from the…
Call to wear St George ribbons on Victory Day made in Berdyansk
Calls were made during a public council meeting in Berdyansk to wear St George ribbons on 9 May for Victory Day celebrations. Activists believe the statement was made with the approval of city mayor Alexei Bakaev.
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…