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In July, 198 out of 218 incidents (91%) related to Territorial Recruitment Centers (TRCs) were found to be fakes or manipulations. This was reported by the Ukrainian Ground Forces on Facebook, Ukrinform reports. According to the command, in 91% of cases, information spread as alleged violations of the law by military personnel was distorted to disrupt mobilization and undermine the country’s defense capabilities. Only 20 incidents (9%) were confirmed as legitimate. Following verification, two individuals were suspended from their duties, while two others faced disciplinary action, and 16 official investigations are still ongoing. “We understand that only open reporting, transparency,…

Ukrainian midfielder Georgiy Sudakov, 22, has completed his transfer from Shakhtar Donetsk to Portugal's Benfica. According to the Ukrainian club's press service, the two clubs finalized the remaining transfer details, and Sudakov has signed a personal contract with the Lisbon side, Ukrinform reports. Sudakov joined the Shakhtar Academy in 2017 and made his first-team debut in 2020 during a UEFA Champions League match against Real Madrid. He quickly established himself as a regular starter. In total, Sudakov made 148 appearances for Shakhtar, scoring 35 goals and providing 26 assists. Sudakov will now join his Ukraine teammate, goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin, who…

All necessary resources have been mobilized to investigate the murder of former Ukrainian parliamentary speaker Andriy Parubiy, with the police, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), and the prosecutor's office working virtually around the clock to establish all the circumstances of the crime. According to Ukrinform, President Volodymyr Zelensky stated this in his nightly video address. "Throughout the day, there were reports from Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko and Chief of the Security Service of Ukraine Vasyl Maliuk regarding the investigation into the murder of Andriy Parubiy. They briefed me on the progress and are thoroughly examining every detail," Zelensky said.…

At the conclusion of Sunday prayer, Pope Leo XIV prayed for those affected by the recent massive Russian airstrikes on Ukraine, urging an immediate ceasefire and serious steps toward dialogue. This was reported by the Vatican News, according to Ukrinform. “The voice of weapons must fall silent, and the voice of fraternity and justice must prevail,” said the Pope. He urged everyone to avoid succumbing to indifference but instead to draw near in prayer and concrete actions of charity, reiterating his call for a ceasefire. “It is time for those in power to abandon the logic of weapons and to…

Former Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Andrii Parubii, who was killed in an armed attack on August 30, will be buried at the Lychakiv Cemetery in Lviv on September 2. Lviv Mayor Andrii Sadovyi reported this on Telegram, Ukrinform reports. According to the city authorities, on Monday, September 1, at 19:00, a memorial service (parastas) will be held at the St. George’s Archcathedral. On Tuesday, September 2, at 12:00, the funeral service will begin at St. George’s Cathedral. A citywide farewell ceremony will take place at Rynok Square, near the City Hall, at around 13:30. Andrii Parubii will…

Kherson region has received three powerful generators from American partners, worth nearly one million dollars. Head of the Kherson Regional Military Administration Oleksandr Prokudin reported this, according to Ukrinform. Two of the generators will be used to provide heating for residents of Kherson, while the third will ensure uninterrupted operation of a hospital. “Their total cost is about one million dollars,” Prokudin noted. According to him, the arrival of these generators means that “thousands of our people will have heat and access to medical care even under the most difficult conditions of Russian energy terror.” Read also: More than 70%…

Beginning September 1, Latvia is introducing stricter entry requirements for foreign nationals, including citizens of Ukraine, Russia, and other countries outside the EU, NATO, OECD, Switzerland, and Brazil. That is according to LRT, Ukrinform reports. Starting from this date, citizens of third countries, including Ukrainians, will be required to complete an online entry form at eta.gov.lv at least 48 hours before entering Latvia. This requirement also applies to transit travelers. In the form, travelers must provide details such as purpose of the trip, duration of stay, travel route, accommodation details, and information about service in state institutions or participation in…

For the successful future reintegration of Ukrainian citizens from de-occupied territories, a systematic, step-by-step approach must be developed, according to Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR). He stated this at the international forum "Information War: From Resistance to Resilience," Ukrinform reports. "Without a systematic approach, nothing will work. Simply telling people, 'you were all wrong, and everything you were told before was nonsense' will not be effective, because psychologically, people are reluctant to admit they were mistaken — even when they know deep down that they were. Similarly, for example, 'forcing everyone to wear…

In temporarily occupied Crimea, Russian authorities have reported the detention of a 52-year-old resident of Zaprudne village on the Southern Coast, allegedly for involvement with the religious organization Jehovah’s Witnesses. This was reported by the “Crimea.Realities” project, according to Ukrinform. The “Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation in Crimea” claims that during a search, authorities discovered literature banned by the Russian government. Meanwhile, the FSB alleges that the man was leading the organization’s activities in Alushta and Yalta, conducting gatherings there. Read also: Reconnaissance troops strike Russian radar station in Crimea The detainee’s name has not been disclosed. Official representatives…

The investigation into the murder of former Verkhovna Rada Chairman Andriy Parubiy is currently under the direct supervision of the head of Ukraine's National Police, Ivan Vyhivskyi, and the chief of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), Vasyl Maliuk. The head of the Lviv regional police, Oleksandr Shliakhovskyi, said this at a briefing on Saturday, Ukrinform reports. "This crime has caused a significant public outcry. It is under the supervision of the Head of the National Police, the Minister of Internal Affairs, the Head of the Security Service of Ukraine, and the Prosecutor General. We will make every effort to…