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The Taking of Christ, by Italian Baroque master Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, was stolen in Odesa and later recovered in 2008. But its authenticity remains in question and the intrigue shows no e
Jan. 18, 2022
“Germany and Europe are ready to seek compromises in resolving the Ukrainian crisis, but they are not ready to compromise on core security principles.” During her visit to Kyiv on Monday, en route for
Jan. 17, 2022
Despite President Volodymyr Zelensky’s drive to curb the influence of Ukraine’s oligarchs, the wealth and influence of their leading representative, Rinat Akhmetov, continues to grow. Kyiv Post asked
Jan. 11, 2022
ICU Weekly Insight, Jan. 10, 2022 Bonds: Active budget borrowings could be behind us At the end of 2021, the Ministry of Finance increased borrowings through the domestic bond market, but the beginnin
Jan. 11, 2022
Despite President Volodymyr Zelensky’s drive to curb the influence of Ukraine’s oligarchs, the wealth and influence of their leading representative, Rinat Akhmetov, continues to grow. Kyiv Post asked
Jan. 10, 2022
The British newspaper Express reported on Jan. 9 that Germany has arrested Brig-Gen Giorgi Kalandadze while he was visiting his daughter in Berlin. Gen. Kalandadze believes he has been placed on a “Ru
Jan. 9, 2022
As Russia, NATO, and the United States prepare for Jan 10 talks in Geneva, Ukrainian Americans are organizing demonstrations against Russia’s military build-up on Ukraine’s eastern flank. On Jan. 3,
Jan. 6, 2022
“The world needs to feel that Ukrainians need Ukrainian. This is how each of us becomes an ambassador of our culture in the world.” First Lady Olena Zelenska is convinced She has urged domestic touris
Jan. 6, 2022
A look forward to electoral reform in Ukraine in 2022 shows commendations for a job well done, fears of democratic backsliding, and a legislative wish list ahead of the next elections in 2024. Ukraine
Jan. 5, 2022
The Ukrainian theatre director Eugene Lavrenchuk, 39, was arrested in Naples on Dec. 17, 2021. He had landed in Naples for a transfer between Tel Aviv and Lviv, and registered in a hotel in Capodichin
Jan. 4, 2022
Ukraine has challenged Italy, Russia, Saudi Arabia and South Korea to bring Expo 2030 to Odessa. It has officially decided to participate in the international competition to host Expo 2030. Ukraine ha
Jan. 3, 2022
In the new episode of “Rada Natsbezpeky” [State Security Council] for Islnd.tv, filmed on the eve of the New Year, Tatiana Popova interviewed the press-attaché of the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine Daniel La
Jan. 3, 2022
Michael Yurkovich, the CEO of TIU Canada, isn’t in Ukraine for another ribbon-cutting ceremony or to commission a fourth solar energy power plant. Instead, the Calgary-based investor ended up disasse
Jan. 3, 2022
Thirteen per cent of young people in Ukraine consider digital technology development to be one of the greatest achievements of the government in 2021. This includes the mobile application “Diia”. Laun
Dec. 31, 2021
As the new year approaches, it’s customary to look back on the past year and its political developments. Those who do so usually announce the main events, winners and losers of the year. Let’s try to
Dec. 30, 2021
In 2021 Ukrainian economy was at the crossroads of a few trends. Favorable external demand for commodities coupled with soaring prices led to a considerable increase of goods exports: up 37.5% in Janu
Dec. 29, 2021
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Hospital wards are being prioritized for DPRK militants, while wounded Russian soldiers are left in worse conditions, according to a Russian nurse during an intercepted phone conversation.
Dec. 19