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Russia recruiting mercenaries in Africa for war against Ukraine through “Russian Houses” – CCD
3+ hour, 9+ min ago (145+ words) Sunday, 25 January 2026, 01:17 According to Ukrinform, this was reported on Facebook by the Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD) under Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council. Nigerian media note that "Russian Houses" have become part of a shadow infrastructure that fuels the war…...
Sumy Vodokanal switches to emergency power, water supplied on schedule
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (122+ words) Sunday, 18 January 2026, 18:18 This was reported by the Sumy City Council on Telegram, according to Ukrinform. "As of 4:45 p.m., water utility facilities have been switched to emergency backup power," the report said. The city council noted that water will be supplied to…...
In December, Russia recruits mercenaries from 25 countries for war against Ukraine â intelligence
4+ week, 1+ day ago (199+ words) Friday, 26 December 2025, 14:27 This was stated by Oleh Ivashchenko, Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine, Ukrinform reports, citing the intelligence service's press office. According to the report, the primary sources of recruitment are countries of the post-Soviet space and…...
South Africa seeks to repatriate 17 citizens recruited by Russia to fight against Ukraine
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (380+ words) Wednesday, 24 December 2025, 00:49 As reported by Ukrinform, Reuters said this in a news report. According to South African citizen Dubandlela, his 20-year-old son was promised a job in Russia as a VIP bodyguard. Instead, the young man ended up in trenches…...
Ukraine urges African countries to counter Russian schemes to recruit young people for war
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (267+ words) Wednesday, 17 December 2025, 14:10 The ministry's spokesperson, Heorhii Tykhyi, said this in a post on the social media platform X, Ukrinform reports. Tykhyi noted that Russia's illicit recruiting efforts in Africa make headlines across the continent, from Kenya to Botswana, and backfire…...
Water supply in Kherson to be temporarily scheduled
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (128+ words) Sunday, 14 December 2025, 02:14 This was reported on Telegram by Yaroslav Shanko, the Head of the Kherson City Military Administration, according to Ukrinform. In Kherson, all services will be intensified, and the Points of Invincibility will be operating on a round-the-clock basis....
Drinking water being delivered to Odesa from seven regions – regional governor
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (237+ words) Saturday, 13 December 2025, 17:37 Oleh Kiper, head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration, said this at a briefing following a Russian strike, Ukrinform reports. "I would like to separately thank my colleagues from other regions of Ukraine. From early morning, heads of…...
Sweden to cut development aid to five countries, redirecting money to Ukraine
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (254+ words) Friday, 05 December 2025, 19:27 Reuters reports this in an article, citing Sweden's Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, Benjamin Dousa, according to Ukrinform. "Ukraine is Sweden's most important foreign policy and aid policy priority a-5nd therefore the government is going to…...
Only one hotel complex, not entire Drahobrat resort in Zakarpattia up for sale, expert explains
2+ mon, 25+ min ago (154+ words) Tuesday, 25 November 2025, 03:30 Tourism expert and associate professor at Uzhhorod National University Oleksandr Koval stated this in a comment to Ukrinform. "In reality, only one hotel complex has been put up for sale " the news caused some excitement because the complex…...
Funds under the Winter Support program to be disbursed 10 days after application – Zelensky
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (264+ words) Saturday, 15 November 2025, 15:03 According to Ukrinform, President Volodymyr Zelensky reported this on Telegram. He reminded that the one-time payment may be used to cover utility bills, medicines, Ukrainian food products, Ukrainian books, as well as donations to volunteers and foundations supporting…...