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A fire broke out at a refinery in Yaroslavl, Russia

An oil refinery in Yaroslavl, Russia, caught fire. The details were provided by the governor of the region, Mikhail Evraev, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports, citing Russian media. Local residents suggested that the fire could have been caused by a drone attack, but the governor denied this version. He stated that the

1 October 11:09 Анна Ткаченко
Vitaly Korotych, one of the symbols of perestroika, dies in Moscow

Ukrainian and Soviet writer, publicist, and former editor-in-chief of Ogonyok magazine Vitaliy Korotych has died at the age of 89.This was reported by the Russian service of Radio Liberty, citing journalist Dmitry Gordon, who called him "an outstanding poet and one of the fathers of perestroika and glasnost," "Komersant Ukrainian" reports.

30 September 20:39 Марина Максенко
EC approves purchase of Versace brand by Italian fashion house Prada

The European Commission has approved the purchase of the Versace brand by Italian fashion house Prada for $1.4 billion from Capri Holdings. This is stated in the release of the EC, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports. According to the European Commission, the deal was announced in April and is expected to close in

30 September 17:01 Анна Ткаченко
Expert: Drone attacks and budget deficit exacerbate fuel crisis in Russia

The fuel crisis in Russia is getting worse, affecting several regions from Crimea to the Far East. According to energy expert Volodymyr Omelchenko, the reasons for the shortage are complex: traditional seasonal factors, people returning from vacations, and the active phase of agricultural work have been combined with the consequences of Ukrainian drone attacks on

30 September 14:24 Анна Ткаченко
YouTube to pay Trump $24.5 million for blocking his account

YouTube, owned by Alphabet, has agreed to pay $24.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by Donald Trump after it was blocked on social platforms in January 2021, following the storming of the Capitol on January 6. This is reported by "Komersant Ukrainian" with reference to CNN. This makes YouTube

30 September 12:23 Дзвенислава Карплюк
Star breakup: Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are no longer together

Actress Nicole Kidman and singer Keith Urban have divorced after 19 years of marriage. TMZ reports this with reference to knowledgeable sources, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports. The report states that the couple has been living separately since the beginning of summer, and Kidman has been taking care of their two children while

30 September 11:14 Анна Ткаченко
Trump’s special envoy may resign at the end of the year – media

Steve Witkoff, US President Donald Trump's special envoy to the Middle East and Ukraine, may leave his post by the end of the year. According to a Times of Israel source, Vitkoff's entourage is already discussing his next steps, and the special envoy himself is considering leaving after progress is made in the Gaza negotiations.

30 September 10:17 Анна Ткаченко
Pro-Russian messages on TikTok: Czech analysts find a network of accounts with millions of followers before the election

A group of Czech researchers, Online Risk Labs, has identified 286 TikTok accounts that spread pro-Russian narratives ahead of the Czech parliamentary elections. This was reported by DW, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports. Their weekly reach is estimated to be between 5 and 9 million views, which exceeds the total audience of the

29 September 21:47 Марина Максенко
100% of ballots processed in Moldova: victory remains for Sandu

Moldova has completed counting the votes cast in the parliamentary elections on Sunday, September 28. This is reported by "Komersant Ukrainian" with reference to the official website of the CEC of Moldova. According to the results of the voting, two electoral blocs and three parties are

29 September 17:01 Анна Ткаченко