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Ukraine bans official use of Telegram app over fears of Russian spying

Ukraine has banned use of the Telegram messaging app on official devices used by government officials, military personnel and critical workers because it believes its

Ukraine bans official use of Telegram app over fears of Russian spying
Europe|News|Political

Polish minister, visiting Kyiv, calls for end to benefits for Ukrainian men in Europe

European governments should halt welfare benefits to Ukrainian men of military age who are living in their countries, Poland's foreign minister said, a measure he

Polish minister, visiting Kyiv, calls for end to benefits for Ukrainian men in Europe
Business

Ukraine businesses hire more women and teens as labour shortages bite

After spending years in what she described as "boring, sedentary" roles in the offices of several Ukrainian companies, Liliia Shulha landed her dream job as a truck

Ukraine businesses hire more women and teens as labour shortages bite
Europe|News|World

Landmines cost Ukraine $11 billion in GDP each year, says report

Ukraine loses more than $11 billion annually in gross domestic product due to landmines laid since Russia's invasion, which create no-go areas and so reduce exports

Landmines cost Ukraine $11 billion in GDP each year, says report
Economy|Europe|News

Ukraine's talks with IMF are 'difficult', prime minister says

Talks with the International Monetary Fund regarding Ukraine's financing needs are proving difficult, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Tuesday, despite Ukraine's

Ukraine's talks with IMF are 'difficult', prime minister says
Europe|World

Key ministers in Ukraine's cabinet reshuffle

Here are some of the key appointees in a Ukrainian cabinet reshuffle completed on Thursday and why their portfolios matter: FOREIGN MINISTER: ANDRII SYBIHA, 49

Key ministers in Ukraine's cabinet reshuffle
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Zelenskiy orders war's biggest reshuffle to give Ukraine 'new energy'

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that Ukraine needed "new energy", as he ordered a major government reshuffle at a crucial juncture in the war against

Zelenskiy orders war's biggest reshuffle to give Ukraine 'new energy'
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Russian missiles kill 50 in strike on Ukrainian military institute

At least 50 people were killed and 271 wounded when Russia hit a military institute in Ukraine's central town of Poltava with two ballistic missiles on Tuesday, the

Russian missiles kill 50 in strike on Ukrainian military institute
Europe|News|World

Russian drone strike hits Danube port of Izmail, wounds three, Ukraine says

A Russian drone attack damaged port infrastructure and commercial and residential buildings early on Wednesday, wounding three people in the southern Ukrainian city

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Russian troops mount pressure on Ukrainian logistics hub of Pokrovsk

Ukraine's top commander said on Monday that Russian forces were staging relentless assaults to try to advance towards the town of Pokrovsk, a logistics hub in the

Russian troops mount pressure on Ukrainian logistics hub of Pokrovsk
News|Political

Dutch ministers pledge 'rock solid' support for Ukraine on first visit to Kyiv

The newly appointed Dutch defence and foreign affairs ministers have said the Netherlands' support for Ukraine is "rock solid".

Dutch ministers pledge 'rock solid' support for Ukraine on first visit to Kyiv
Economy

Factbox-Will Western aid plug Ukraine's gaping budget deficit in 2024?

Kyiv has relied heavily on economic assistance from the West during Russia's war on Ukraine, but faces uncertainty over where funds will come from in 2024.

Factbox-Will Western aid plug Ukraine's gaping budget deficit in 2024?
World

Ukraine's defences under strain as war enters its third year

Ukraine marks the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion on Saturday looking more vulnerable than at any time since the early days of Europe's most deadly

Ukraine's defences under strain as war enters its third year
World

Factbox-Will Western aid plug Ukraine's gaping budget deficit in 2024?

Ukraine relies heavily on economic assistance from the West and has received more than $68.5 billion in budgetary support during the war started by Russia in February

Factbox-Will Western aid plug Ukraine's gaping budget deficit in 2024?
World

EU ministers convene in Ukraine to show support after US, Slovakia wobbles

EU foreign ministers held their first ever meeting outside the bloc in Ukraine on Monday, a show of support for the country after a pro-Russian candidate won an

EU ministers convene in Ukraine to show support after US, Slovakia wobbles
News|Political|World

No air conditioning for Ukraine officials as power system hit by Russia

Ukraine's government ordered all ministries and regional authorities on Friday to stop using air conditioning and switch off external lighting as Russian bombardments

No air conditioning for Ukraine officials as power system hit by Russia
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Russia pounds Ukraine's energy sector, Kyiv urges more air defence assistance

Russia launched a barrage of missiles and drones on Saturday that damaged energy facilities and critical infrastructure across Ukraine, injuring at least four people,

Russia pounds Ukraine's energy sector, Kyiv urges more air defence assistance
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War upends Ukraine's economy in a shift that may be permanent

Within days of Russian forces invading Ukraine in early 2022, architect Oleh Drozdov made up his mind: he would move his home and business from the besieged eastern

War upends Ukraine's economy in a shift that may be permanent
News|Political|World

Factbox-How Ukraine is keeping the lights on under Russian fire

Russia launched a barrage of missiles and drones at Ukraine on Wednesday, hitting nearly a dozen energy infrastructure facilities across the country, in the latest in

Factbox-How Ukraine is keeping the lights on under Russian fire

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