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About Ukrainska Pravda
Ukrainska Pravda was founded in April 2000 by Heorhii Gongadze and Olena Prytula. After Gongadze's murder, Prytula led the outlet and remained its owner until May 2021, when she transferred 100% of its corporate rights and assets to Dragon Capital, an investment group led by Tomรกลก Fiala. Dragon Capital also owns NV media holding, and Fiala has publicly stated a commitment to non-interference in Ukrainska Pravda's editorial policy.
Ukrainska Pravda was established to counter state censorship and has a history of investigative journalism, with its founder Heorhii Gongadze and journalist Pavlo Sheremet both murdered for their work. Media Bias/Fact Check (MBFC) rates the outlet as having a left-center bias in story selection and editorial positions. In March 2022, the Institute of Mass Information (IMI) recommended Ukrainska Pravda as a reliable and trustworthy media outlet, noting high compliance with professional journalism standards, balanced viewpoints, and accuracy. However, Ukrainska Pravda reported systematic pressure from the Office of the President of Ukraine in October 2024, including communication blocks and pressure on advertisers. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has also noted increased pressure from the state or other political actors in Ukraine, though the country's press freedom ranking has seen some improvement.
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Independence is defended by citizens every day
- Ukraine is celebrating 35 years of independence, drawing parallels with the United States' upcoming 250th anniversary. - The article emphasizes that citizens, not subjects, possess the power to shapโฆ
FSB Blackmailing Me: Ukrainian Volunteer Claims Russian Services Tried to Recruit Him Through Son
- Ukrainian volunteer Mykhailo Puryshev traveled to Moscow, claiming he was blackmailed by Russia's FSB using his son. - The FSB allegedly threatened to conscript Puryshev's son into the Russian army โฆ
Four killed, 30 injured in Ukraine's Donetsk, Kherson, Sumy, and Kharkiv oblasts from Russian attacks
- Four people were killed and 30 injured across four Ukrainian oblasts in the past day due to Russian aggression. - Fatalities occurred in Donetsk and Sumy oblasts, with injuries reported in Donetsk, โฆ
Ukraine has creative ideas for peace process, seeks U.S. leadership
- Ukraine's Foreign Minister proposes creative ideas to reinvigorate the peace process amid Russia's war. - He stressed the need for maximum reinvigoration and active U.S. involvement, calling Americaโฆ
Germany allocates โฌ50mn in humanitarian aid to Ukraine and โฌ10mn to NATO fund
- Germany is providing an additional 50 million euros in humanitarian aid to Ukraine. - Funds will support UN organizations and NGOs assisting people in Kyiv and frontline areas. - Germany is also conโฆ
German foreign minister arrives in Kyiv amid Russian missile attack
- German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul arrived in Kyiv for a solidarity visit amidst a nighttime Russian missile attack. - Wadephul condemned Russia's strikes, accusing Moscow of targeting civilianโฆ
Five Killed, 26 Injured in Russian Attacks Across Three Ukrainian Oblasts
- Russian attacks over the past day killed five people and injured 26 across Ukraine's Donetsk, Sumy, and Kherson oblasts. - Incidents included drone strikes hitting homes and a lorry, causing casualtโฆ
Russian forces hit Kryvyi Rih shopping center twice, killing 15 and injuring 130, including 23 children
- Russian forces conducted a double-tap drone strike on a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, on August 21. - The attack resulted in at least 15 deaths and 130 injuries, including 23 children. - Rโฆ
Ukraine's post-war democracy faces familiar shadows of corruption and populism
- Russia's ongoing war has profoundly impacted Ukraine, dismantling the old social contract and reshaping statehood fundamentals. - The war highlighted the crucial role of civil society and exposed thโฆ
How a Chinese UAV became a Ukrainian long-range weapon
- Ukraine has adapted Chinese-made civilian drones for military use, creating a long-range weapon system. - These drones, initially civilian models like the Mugin-5 PRO, were purchased from China and โฆ
Ukraine Disables 7 of 10 Top Logistics Centers for Russian Retailer Wildberries
- Ukraine's Ministry of Defence reported disabling seven of the ten largest logistics centers operated by Russian online retailer Wildberries. - This action is part of Ukraine's efforts to disrupt Rusโฆ
NATO Says Drone Shot Down in Romania Appears Russian
- A drone shot down over Romania on August 15-16 appears to be Russian, according to NATO. - The drone entered Romanian airspace from Moldova and was intercepted by a Spanish fighter jet. - Romania haโฆ
Chinese-made drone forms basis of Ukraine's new long-range weapon
- Ukraine has developed a long-range drone, the MICH-2000, based on a Chinese civilian model. - The drone, operated by Ukraine's Security Service, can fly up to 2,000 km and carry 60 kg of explosives.โฆ
Russia launches large-scale attack on Kramatorsk community: one killed, 15 injured
- Russian forces launched a large-scale attack on the Kramatorsk community on the evening of August 13. - The attack resulted in one death and 15 injuries, primarily from a hit on a residential buildiโฆ
Russia uses S-400 air defense missiles as terror weapons against Ukraine
- Russia is using S-400 air defense missiles as ground-attack weapons against Ukraine, causing significant damage. - These missiles, designed for air-to-air combat, are being repurposed for surface-toโฆ
Striking satellite control centers: how Ukraine is weakening Russia's space programme | Ukrainska Pravda (UA) | 01KZDNJT87RDHG76P3A61SYGGN
- Ukraine is targeting Russian satellite control centers to disrupt its space program. - These strikes aim to degrade Russia's intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities. - Weakening โฆ
Russia Claims Downing Over 1,100 Ukrainian Drones in One Day
- Russia's Ministry of Defence claims its air defense systems intercepted 1,158 Ukrainian drones in the past day. - The ministry also reported destroying six guided aerial bombs and one HIMARS rocket.โฆ
Ukraine Confirms Strikes on Russian Oil Refinery, Airfield, and Fuel Depot
- Ukraine's defense forces successfully struck a Russian oil refinery in Saratov and the Engels airfield. - Additional strikes targeted a fuel depot in Kaluga Oblast and other military facilities. - Tโฆ
How Russia allegedly turned Crimea into a hub for abducted Ukrainians
- Russia has allegedly transformed Crimea into a hub for abducted Ukrainians. - The report details how individuals, including children, are allegedly being taken from occupied territories to Crimea. -โฆ
Ex-Defense Minister Fedorov Explains Dismissal Amidst Reform Resistance
- Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov believes his dismissal was due to resistance against his reforms within the Ministry of Defense. - Fedorov claims influential groups with vested interests inโฆ
Russia imports Indian petrol as refinery attacks bite
- Russia is importing at least 67,000 tonnes of petrol from India to compensate for a shortfall caused by Ukrainian strikes on its refineries. - Ukrainian attacks have reduced Russia's oil refining voโฆ
Germany's Russian Nuclear Power Stance Echoes Nord Stream 2 Mistake, EU Framework Lacks Security Tools
- Germany's current EU legal framework is inadequate for addressing modern security challenges, exemplified by the Nord Stream 2 issue. - The situation with Russian nuclear power highlights potential โฆ
Forensic Experts in Ukraine Face Threats Amid High-Level Corruption Cases
- Forensic experts in Ukraine working on high-level corruption cases are facing threats and pressure to withdraw from proceedings. - An incident involving a forensic expert in the "Dynasty" case highlโฆ
Ukraine Protests Erupt Over Defense Minister's Dismissal, Demand Commander-in-Chief Ouster
- Protests erupted in Ukraine over the dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, with demonstrators demanding his return and the removal of Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi. - Fedorov's presโฆ
Russian Hospitals Overwhelmed in 2025, Indicating Deadliest Year of Ukraine War: Investigation
- Russian hospitals reportedly faced overwhelming numbers of wounded soldiers in 2025, indicating it was the deadliest year of the war. - An investigation analyzed data from medical facilities across โฆ
Ukraine's Neptune missiles: striking oil facilities, ports, and arms factories
- Ukraine's Neptune cruise missile has proven effective, notably sinking Russia's flagship Moskva. - Ukraine adapted the anti-ship missile for land-attack purposes, with the Luch Design Office rapidlyโฆ
Trump urges Congress to add Iran provisions to Russia sanctions bill
- U.S. President Donald Trump urged Congress to add Iran-related provisions to a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill. - Trump cited the late Senator Lindsey Graham's supposed wishes as a reason for the aโฆ
Zelenskyy: Russia rejected dozens of Ukrainian proposals to end war in 2026
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine has repeatedly proposed diplomatic solutions to end the war in 2026, but Russia has refused. - Zelenskyy asserted that Russia's refusal anโฆ
Ukraine opens arms exports, but manufacturers face new hurdles
- Ukraine's defense industry faces a paradox, able to showcase advanced combat-tested products like drones at international exhibitions but unable to fully export them. - Despite President Zelenskyy'sโฆ
Russia Attacks Odesa, Damaging Transport Infrastructure
- Russian forces launched an attack on Odesa on July 13, targeting the city's transport infrastructure. - The attack resulted in damage to key transportation facilities.
European Commission confirms withdrawal of โฌ2m grant to Venice Biennale over return of Russian pavilion
- The European Commission has officially withdrawn a โฌ2 million grant to the Venice Biennale for the 2025-2028 period. - The funding was revoked after the Biennale Foundation confirmed the reopening oโฆ
Zelenskyy announces diplomatic changes to boost weapons supply deals
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced upcoming changes in diplomatic roles. - The changes aim to improve the implementation of agreements with international partners regarding weapons suโฆ
Zelenskyy weighs elections amid war, discusses potential candidates with inner circle
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with top officials to discuss holding elections amid the ongoing Russian invasion. - The confidential meeting, held at a state residence outside Kyiv, incโฆ
Zero reports is not cause for celebration, it's cause for alarm
- Zero reported violations of sexual exploitation and abuse by a major agency is cause for alarm, not celebration, according to the author. - The author aims to build a system in Ukraine that prioritiโฆ
Drones disable air defense before Ukrainian aircraft strike Russian command posts
- Ukrainian troops conducted a joint operation using drones to disable a Russian air defense system before an aircraft strike. - Drones targeted a Russian Buk-M3 surface-to-air missile system concealeโฆ
Education Under Russian Occupation: A Key Battleground in Ukraine
- Russian occupation authorities targeted schools and universities in Ukraine, aiming to control education and promote Russification. - Ukrainian children were subjected to Russian national symbols, pโฆ
Hypersonic or quasi-ballistic? Inside Russia's Zircon missiles terrorising Kyiv
- Ukraine faces a severe shortage of air defense systems capable of intercepting ballistic and hypersonic missiles, including Russia's Zircon. - Russia is exploiting this vulnerability by launching doโฆ
Ukraine tells Russia to pursue peace talks, not 'spirit of Anchorage'
- Ukraine's foreign minister urged Russia to abandon any hope of American support and engage in genuine peace talks. - The statement comes in response to recent Russian claims about the U.S. retreatinโฆ
Ukraine downs 118 of 135 Russian drones in ongoing attack, some strikes recorded
- Ukraine's air defense forces successfully intercepted 118 out of 135 Russian drones during a large-scale attack. - Despite the high interception rate, some strikes were recorded as the attack continโฆ
Women's voices must be heard in Ukraine's public and political life
- Women's voices are essential in Ukraine's public and political life, especially during the full-scale invasion. - The war has impacted women differently, increasing their responsibilities in familieโฆ
Russian strikes on Nikopol district injure five, including two-year-old boy
- Russian strikes on Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on June 21 injured five civilians, including a two-year-old boy. - The attacks, which involved drones and artillery, targeted multiple administrative units iโฆ
Russian guided aerial bomb strikes on Zaporizhzhia have injured 26 people, Zelenskyy reports
- Russian guided aerial bomb attacks on Zaporizhzhia on June 20 resulted in five deaths and 26 injuries, according to President Zelenskyy. - Zelenskyy reported that several other Ukrainian regions, inโฆ
Ukraine FM thanks Poles opposing tensions, cites Russia as common enemy
- Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha thanked Poles who oppose escalating tensions between the two nations. - Sybiha reminded them of their shared enemy, Russia, and expressed hope for future gooโฆ
Why Ukrainian military personnel are criticising Defence Ministry for proposed army reform
- Ukraine's Ministry of Defence announced a significant military reform package including new contracts, fixed service terms, and increased pay. - The reforms aim to provide service members with new cโฆ
Ukraine official to return Polish award over Zelenskyy honor revocation
- Ihor Zhovkva, Deputy Head of the President's Office of Ukraine, will return a Polish state award. - The decision follows Polish President Karol Nawrocki's move to revoke an award given to Ukrainian โฆ
Russian guided bomb strike on Kharkiv leaves several injured, including child
- Russian forces attacked the Kholodnohirskyi district of Kharkiv with guided bombs on the night of June 19-20. - The strike hit a two-story residential building, injuring nine people, including a sixโฆ
Zelenskyy: US positive about missile licence issue for first time
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed optimism about obtaining U.S. licenses for domestic anti-ballistic missile production. - Zelenskyy cited positive signals from the G7, including forโฆ
Zelenskyy Calls Bryansk Bus Incident a Russian Provocation, Denies Ukraine's Involvement
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that international experts have concluded Ukraine was not involved in an alleged attack on a bus in Russia's Bryansk Oblast. - Zelenskyy described the incident aโฆ
Zelenskyy expects opening of all clusters in EU accession talks in coming weeks
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy anticipates the opening of the final five negotiation clusters for EU accession in the upcoming weeks. - This development marks a significant step in Ukraine'โฆ
Zelenskyy shares photos of meeting with Trump at G7 summit, citing need to coordinate positions
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared photos of a meeting with US President Donald Trump at the G7 summit in France. - Zelenskyy captioned the post, emphasizing the importance of coordinatiโฆ
NATO narrowly repels attack in Russian-style cyber warfare simulation
- NATO conducted a cyber warfare simulation in Poland to test its readiness against disinformation campaigns, similar to those Ukraine faces from Russia. - The exercise involved a fictional adversary โฆ
EU's 21st Sanctions Package Against Russia Expected June 8-9
- The European Commission is set to present the EU's 21st package of sanctions against Russia on June 8 or 9. - Sources indicate the package will target Russia's energy revenues, including measures agโฆ
"Eaglets of Russia": Ukrainian children being turned into future Russian soldiers
- The article investigates the fate of Ukrainian children evacuated to Russia, who are allegedly being turned into future Russian soldiers. - Oleh, an orphan evacuated from Donetsk, was placed with thโฆ
Ukraine Defense Contractor Fire Point: Unpacking the $7.1 Billion Controversy
- Ukrainska Pravda published recordings of Tymur Mindich, co-owner of Kvartal 95, discussing operational matters with the former defense minister on behalf of drone manufacturer Fire Point. - A publicโฆ
Russians strike Dnipropetrovsk Oblast: two killed, two injured in renewed attacks
- Russian forces launched artillery and drone attacks on two districts in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine. - The attacks resulted in two fatalities and two injuries, with infrastructure, businesses, anโฆ
Kremlin Ramps Up Recruitment Pressure as Troop Numbers Fall Short
- Russia is resorting to administrative coercion and pressure to meet its contract soldier recruitment targets for 2026, avoiding overt mobilization due to its political costs. - The Kremlin aims for โฆ
Colonel Yelizarov on Downing Shaheds and Developing Ukraine's Drone Force
- Colonel Pavlo Yelizarov, a former TV producer, now serves as Deputy Commander of the Air Force, focusing on air defense and counter-drone capabilities. - His unit, Lasar's Group, has been highly effโฆ
Pastry chef by day, air defence operator by night: the woman from Bucha shooting down Russian drones
- Liudmyla Lysenko, a pastry chef from Bucha, Ukraine, volunteers as an air defence operator. - She joined the Defence Forces after witnessing the devastation in Bucha following Russia's full-scale inโฆ
One person injured as Russian drone hits residential building in Kharkiv
- Russian forces attacked Kharkiv overnight with drones, hitting a 12-story residential building. - One person sustained shrapnel wounds to the chest after a drone struck the 11th floor; the drone didโฆ
Ukraine's Partners Announce โฌ100 Million in Support at Ukraine Energy Coordinating Group Meeting
- Ukraine's partners pledged approximately โฌ100 million in new contributions to the Energy Support Fund. - The announcement was made during a Ukraine Energy Coordinating Group meeting, aimed at bolsteโฆ
Chornobyl, Not Chernobyl: Why One Letter Matters
- The world is increasingly discussing the Chornobyl disaster, but many international outlets continue to use the Russian transliteration "Chernobyl" instead of the Ukrainian "Chornobyl." - Using the โฆ
Zelenskyy: Ukraine Still Needs US Air Defense Despite Growing Domestic Arms Production
- Ukraine produces most of its own weaponry but still relies on US supplies for air defense systems, President Zelenskyy stated. - Zelenskyy urged Germany to help unblock a โฌ90 billion EU loan to boosโฆ
