Elon Musk interferes in European elections, support for AfD causes outrage in Germany
Elon Musk. Photo: Patrick Pleul Elon Musk, the famous billionaire and owner of the X platform (formerly Twitter), continues to make waves in European political life. His open expression of sympathy for the right-wing radical party Alternative for Germany (AfD) has sparked a flurry of criticism and concern about interference in Germany’s democratic processes. Journalist […]
Ukraine plans large-scale weapons production in 2025: focus on cruise missiles and drones
Ukraine is preparing for a significant increase in military production in 2025 by allocating a record defence budget. Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said that spending on arms and military equipment will amount to at least UAH 739 billion. The total defence and security budget will reach UAH 2.23 trillion. Key plans in the defence sector […]
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has launched a large-scale anti-corruption programme for 2025-2026
Photo: Getty images The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has announced the launch of strategic measures under its anti-corruption programme for 2025-2026. The new initiatives are aimed at systemic changes in the defence sector with a focus on a culture of integrity and responsibility among military officials and civil servants. Key areas of reform The […]
Hearing in the case of the murder of public activist Iryna Farion begins in Lviv
Vyacheslav Zinchenko in the courtroom, 13 November 2024: Iryna Mochulska/Souspilne Lviv The Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Lviv held a preparatory hearing in the case of the murder of public figure Iryna Farion. According to Interfax-Ukraine, the hearing, scheduled for 10:30 a.m., started late due to an anonymous bomb threat to the court building. The defendant […]