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Students staged a scene depicting the beating of a soldier: why do children harbor resentment towards the military enlistment office, and who should be held accountable?

Students staged a scene depicting the beating of a soldier: why do children harbor resentment towards the military enlistment office, and who should be held accountable?

In one of the capital's schools, students performed a skit depicting the beating of a soldier. This quickly drew public attention, including a response from the Minister of Education, Lisovoy, leading to the dismissal of the organizing teacher. FOCUS has uncovered the reasons behind the students' animosity towards representatives of the military enlistment office and who should be held accountable for this controversy.
During the night, Russians launched an attack on Ukraine using 176 drones.

During the night, Russians launched an attack on Ukraine using 176 drones.

Air defense forces shot down 103 strike drones.
Oil prices are rising due to supply disruptions from Kazakhstan.

Oil prices are rising due to supply disruptions from Kazakhstan.

This occurred following a drone attack on a pump station of a pipeline in Russia.
Ukrainians received 9.6 billion UAH from the "Winter eSupport" and "National Cashback" programs.

Ukrainians received 9.6 billion UAH from the "Winter eSupport" and "National Cashback" programs.

The total amount of funds spent is 6.7 billion UAH.
The National Bank has revealed details about currency counterfeiting: which banknotes are most frequently faked.

The National Bank has revealed details about currency counterfeiting: which banknotes are most frequently faked.

By the end of 2024, there were approximately 5.1 counterfeit banknotes for every 1 million genuine hryvnia banknotes in circulation.
Negotiations in Saudi Arabia: Russia believes that "progress" in talks with the US is possible in the coming months.

Negotiations in Saudi Arabia: Russia believes that "progress" in talks with the US is possible in the coming months.

A member of the Russian delegation, Kirill Dmitriev, accused the former Biden administration of a "lack of willingness to understand Russia's concerns."
Ukrainian exports to the UAE surged by 23.7% in 2024.

Ukrainian exports to the UAE surged by 23.7% in 2024.

The trade volume is still lower than it was before the full-scale invasion.
Russians have enhanced the North Korean KN-23 missile, according to Budanov.

Russians have enhanced the North Korean KN-23 missile, according to Budanov.

According to him, the missile is now "significantly more accurate and poses a much greater threat."
Entrepreneurs will pay taxes using new declaration forms, according to the Ministry of Finance.

Entrepreneurs will pay taxes using new declaration forms, according to the Ministry of Finance.

The Ministry of Finance has approved new forms of tax declarations for single tax payers.
Musk has launched the Grok-3 chatbot, claiming it to be "the most intelligent AI on Earth."

Musk has launched the Grok-3 chatbot, claiming it to be "the most intelligent AI on Earth."

Grok-3 is xAI's response to artificial intelligence models like OpenAI's GPT-4o and Google's Gemini.
The regulator has initiated an investigation into potential manipulations by the company "Enerhiya-1," associated with Lyochkin and Tylny.

The regulator has initiated an investigation into potential manipulations by the company "Enerhiya-1," associated with Lyochkin and Tylny.

According to the document, the company submitted bids for unloading on the balancing market at prices that significantly exceeded the market rates.
Ukraine will increase its electricity imports following the implementation of restrictions.

Ukraine will increase its electricity imports following the implementation of restrictions.

The import of electricity is increasing following the implementation of restrictions for industry and businesses.
The Cabinet has allocated over 1.5 billion UAH to ensure the safe condition of the Chernobyl shelter.

The Cabinet has allocated over 1.5 billion UAH to ensure the safe condition of the Chernobyl shelter.

The government made the relevant decision during its meeting.
Furniture exports from Ukraine have increased by 15.5%.

Furniture exports from Ukraine have increased by 15.5%.

The furniture export dynamics this year could surpass $1 billion.
Brussels is considering allocating an additional €5 billion to Ukraine for defense.

Brussels is considering allocating an additional €5 billion to Ukraine for defense.

The package is likely to include long-range missiles, ammunition, air defense systems, and military equipment.
The price of extra-class milk has decreased in Ukraine.

The price of extra-class milk has decreased in Ukraine.

At the same time, the price of milk is currently 23% higher than it was last year.
Chancellor candidate Robert Habeck criticized Musk and urged Europe to develop its own social network.

Chancellor candidate Robert Habeck criticized Musk and urged Europe to develop its own social network.

He stated that Trump and Musk have joined forces to eliminate any boundaries for expanding their influence, including in the digital realm.
General Staff: The Armed Forces of Ukraine successfully struck a Russian oil refinery.

General Staff: The Armed Forces of Ukraine successfully struck a Russian oil refinery.

Two oil pumping stations that facilitated the transportation of fuel to Russian troops have also been affected.
The EU will not lift sanctions on Russia, even if the U.S. decides to do so, according to Dombrovskis.

The EU will not lift sanctions on Russia, even if the U.S. decides to do so, according to Dombrovskis.

Europe must take its security into its own hands, including its sanctions policy, stressed the European Commissioner.
Negotiations between U.S. and Russian delegations in Saudi Arabia have concluded. Here’s what was agreed upon.

Negotiations between U.S. and Russian delegations in Saudi Arabia have concluded. Here’s what was agreed upon.

The exact date for the meeting between Trump and Putin has not yet been determined, but both parties will continue to work on it.
Outcomes of the Riyadh talks: Marco Rubio shared insights on the future direction of the process.

Outcomes of the Riyadh talks: Marco Rubio shared insights on the future direction of the process.

When asked about the lifting of sanctions on Russia, Rubio stated that discussions on this matter are still a long way off, and today they only agreed to initiate the negotiation process.
A Ukraine-Vietnam meeting focused on trade relations between the two countries has taken place.

A Ukraine-Vietnam meeting focused on trade relations between the two countries has taken place.

A key focus was on opening the Vietnamese market to Ukrainian food products.
Lavrov summarized the talks in Riyadh, highlighting three key agreements reached during the negotiations.

Lavrov summarized the talks in Riyadh, highlighting three key agreements reached during the negotiations.

He stated that the delegations from Russia and the USA reached a mutual understanding on various issues, but this does not imply that their positions have converged.
Fox News: The U.S. has created a three-step plan for Ukraine to end the war, which includes holding elections.

Fox News: The U.S. has created a three-step plan for Ukraine to end the war, which includes holding elections.

"Trump and Putin believe that the current president of Ukraine has low chances of being re-elected," states a post by a journalist citing sources among diplomats.
The US and Russia have agreed to restore the previous number of embassy staff.

The US and Russia have agreed to restore the previous number of embassy staff.

The United States has expelled 225 Russian diplomats, positioning itself as a leader among Western nations in this regard.
Europe has found itself at the "kids' table" in negotiations about Ukraine, according to the director of Rheinmetall.

Europe has found itself at the "kids' table" in negotiations about Ukraine, according to the director of Rheinmetall.

"If you don't invest in your defense, if you are not strong, they will treat you like children," said Papperger.
Zelensky postponed his visit to Saudi Arabia amid ongoing Russian-American negotiations.

Zelensky postponed his visit to Saudi Arabia amid ongoing Russian-American negotiations.

"You can discuss anything you want, but you cannot make decisions on how to end the war in Ukraine without involving Ukraine," he stated.
The Sustainable Development Experts Association is conducting a comprehensive labor market study.

The Sustainable Development Experts Association is conducting a comprehensive labor market study.

The ASDE team aims to identify the key competencies of professionals, analyze current market demands, and explore future prospects.
Lavrov deemed the deployment of NATO peacekeeping forces in Ukraine unacceptable for Russia.

Lavrov deemed the deployment of NATO peacekeeping forces in Ukraine unacceptable for Russia.

He emphasized that Russian diplomats conveyed this thesis to their American counterparts during the negotiations.
The government has tasked "Naftogaz" with developing a gas import strategy.

The government has tasked "Naftogaz" with developing a gas import strategy.

"We are starting preparations for the upcoming autumn-winter period right now," stated Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.