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The Armed Forces of Ukraine use rare vehicles based on Dutch YPR-765 APCs for driver training
The Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have introduced specialized YPR-765 armored vehicles into training for the preparation of mechanic-drivers. This allows for independent training of crews without involving foreign partners.The Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have introduced specialized versions of YPR-765 armored vehicles into the training process, designed for autonomous training of mechanics-drivers of Western equipment. The use...
Two journalists sentenced to long prison terms in Belarus on charges of treason
Volodymyr Yanukevich, founder of "Intex-Press" and "BAR24" publications, and his colleague Andriy Pakalenka were sentenced to 14 and 12 years in prison, respectively. Human rights activists consider this to be repression against freedom of speech in Belarus.The Brest Regional Court sentenced Vladimir Yanukevich, founder of "Intex-Press" and "BAR24" publications, and his colleague Andrey Pakalenko, to 14 and 12 years in prison, respectively. Human rights...
SpaceX prepares for largest IPO in history with valuation exceeding $1.75 trillion
SpaceX plans to file a confidential IPO application in March 2026 with an expected valuation of $1.75 trillion. The $50 billion raised will go towards funding Starship, orbital data centers, and a lunar base.Elon Musk's company SpaceX plans to file a confidential application for an initial public offering as early as March 2026, which could mark the beginning of the largest listing on the...
The Taliban movement announced its readiness for dialogue after massive Pakistani airstrikes on Kabul and Kandahar
The Taliban movement has stated its readiness for dialogue with Islamabad after the bombing of military facilities in Kabul and Kandahar. Pakistan launched airstrikes in response to attacks by Afghan forces, accusing the Taliban of harboring militants.The Afghan Taliban leadership has announced its readiness to begin negotiations with Islamabad after a series of devastating bombings that hit military targets in the country's largest cities....
Zelenskyy: "I would invite Putin to Kyiv, but why? I am ready to meet on neutral territory, but not in Russia and not in...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced his readiness to meet with the Russian dictator on neutral territory. He rejected Russia and Belarus as meeting places, as they are parties to the conflict.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he is not playing games with negotiations with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, but seeks a real end to the war, adding that he is ready to meet with...
Oleksandr Usyk to defend WBC belt in fight against kickboxer Verhoeven
Oleksandr Usyk will fight Rico Verhoeven on May 23 in Giza, Egypt. The WBC heavyweight title will be at stake.WBC, WBA, and IBF heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk will have his next fight against Dutch kickboxer Rico Verhoeven in May. The fight will take place in Egypt, Ring Magazine reports, according to UNN.Details"Legends will meet where legends were made. On May 23, under the shadow...
Pentagon initiates creation of AI tools for automated cyberattacks on China's critical infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Defense is in talks with tech giants to create AI systems to identify vulnerabilities in China's power grids. This would allow the American military to paralyze the adversary's systems in the event of a conflict.The US Department of Defense has begun negotiations with leading technology giants to develop advanced artificial intelligence systems capable of detecting vulnerabilities in China's power grids...
Fico accepted Zelenskyy's offer to hold joint talks on all aspects of Ukrainian-Slovak cooperation
Slovak President Robert Fico agreed to Volodymyr Zelenskyy's proposal to hold talks on all aspects of Ukrainian-Slovak cooperation. This happened after discussing problems with oil transit through Ukraine.Slovak President Robert Fico stated that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed holding joint talks with the Slovak side on all aspects of Ukrainian-Slovak cooperation, to which the Slovak leader agreed. Fico wrote about this on Facebook, UNN...
The Presidential Office revealed details about the content of the document on security guarantees for Ukraine
Kyiv insists on clear legal formulations in the security guarantee document to avoid misinterpretations. The document must be ratified by the US Congress, and both the Ukrainian and English versions must refer specifically to guarantees.As part of the discussion on security guarantees, official Kyiv insists on clear legal formulations to avoid discrepancies between language versions and to enshrine a clear mechanism for the political...
Spring: Is Ukraine threatened by large-scale flooding and what will happen to Kyiv?
This spring, Ukraine is expected to see a rise in water levels due to heavy snowfall, which could lead to flooding in some regions. Experts predict a water level increase of 0.2-0.7 meters, as well as possible flooding of residential buildings on the Southern Bug and in Kropyvnytskyi. For Kyiv, the threat of flooding also exists, especially for low-lying areas on the left bank.This...