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Ukraine's VAT revenues fall US$1.35bn short of target in first eight months of 2026
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Ukrainska Pravda
center42d ago

Ukraine's VAT revenues fall US$1.35bn short of target in first eight months of 2026

Ukraine's domestic and import VAT revenues fell US$1.35 billion short of their target in the first eight months of 2026, with a quarter of that shortfall occurring in August. This shortfall is attributed to Russia's increased war spending and deliberate targeting of Ukraine's revenue-generating sectors, according to Roksolana Pidlasa, chair of the Verkhovna Rada Budget Committee.

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Ukrainska Pravda: Prosecutor General Kravchenko has left for Paris for five days – document
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Ukrainska Pravda
center42d ago

Ukrainska Pravda: Prosecutor General Kravchenko has left for Paris for five days – document

Ukraine's Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko departed for Paris for five days starting September 13 to attend PACE hearings on Ukrainian children, according to a document seen by Ukrainska Pravda. This trip occurs amid his resignation process and a dispute with NABU, though his name does not appear on the official agenda for the stated hearings.

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DW News
center42d ago

Israeli minister accuses 'NAZA' filmmakers of 'treason'

Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar threatened to revoke the citizenship of filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor for treason after their documentary "NAZA," which interviews Israeli intelligence operatives about AI-powered targeting systems used in Gaza, won a prize at the Venice Film Festival. The film alleges systemic killing and dehumanization of Palestinians, while the Israeli military denies deliberately targeting civilians and criticizes the film's anonymous testimonies.

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Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko publishes notice of suspicion against head of anti-corruption agency
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Ukrainska Pravda
center42d ago

Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko publishes notice of suspicion against head of anti-corruption agency

Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko published a notice of suspicion against Semen Kryvonos, head of Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau, alleging document forgery and bribery dating back to 2007 and 2014. The notice claims Kryvonos submitted a forged certificate to evade punishment and was involved in a land plot appropriation scheme involving a $72,000 bribe.

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Iran blacklists 77 ships accused of breaking Strait of Hormuz rules
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Middle East Eye
center42d ago

Iran blacklists 77 ships accused of breaking Strait of Hormuz rules

Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority has placed 77 vessels on a list of ships it accuses of “violating Iranian protocols for the Strait of Hormuz”. The Iranian body, which oversees transit requests through the waterway, said the vessels could face “fines, detention or confiscation” if they attempt future crossings.

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The situation in Iran is dangerously escalating – but whatever you do, don’t call it a war | Arwa Mahdawi
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The Guardian Middle East
left42d ago

The situation in Iran is dangerously escalating – but whatever you do, don’t call it a war | Arwa Mahdawi

Forget the bombing: the Trump administration keeps insisting this isn’t a war. But it’s not just a matter of semantics“I will not send you to fight and die in stupid foreign wars that never end,” Donald Trump promised a crowd in Pennsylvania in 2024.

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NAZA: Israeli minister to seek revocation of filmmakers’ citizenship for ‘treason’
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Middle East Eye
center42d ago

NAZA: Israeli minister to seek revocation of filmmakers’ citizenship for ‘treason’

Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar announced on Sunday he would seek to revoke the citizenship of filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor for treason, calling their documentary exposing a "system of killing" of Palestinian civilians in Gaza "despicable." The film, which won an award at the Venice International Film Festival and features interviews with anonymized Israeli military insiders describing AI-driven targeting and approval of civilian deaths, has faced strong backlash and rejection from the Israeli army.

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How Israel is expanding its cybersecurity footprint in Latin America
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Middle East Eye
center42d ago

How Israel is expanding its cybersecurity footprint in Latin America

Israel is expanding its cybersecurity and AI cooperation with right-wing governments in Colombia, Ecuador, and Argentina, offering surveillance and national security solutions. Digital rights advocates warn that technologies developed within Israel's military and occupation apparatus may be exported to governments with weak safeguards, blurring the lines between cybersecurity and surveillance.

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Columbia Gives Big Money to Pro-Israel Groups — But Not to Pro-Palestine Ones
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The Intercept
left42d ago

Columbia Gives Big Money to Pro-Israel Groups — But Not to Pro-Palestine Ones

Columbia University paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to pro-Israel groups, including the Israel on Campus Coalition and the American Israel Education Foundation, according to tax filings. These payments occurred as the university cracked down on pro-Palestine protesters and provided little or no funding to pro-Palestine, Arab, or Muslim groups during the same period.

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Ukraine's defence forces strike radar from S-400 Triumf system in Russia's Sochi
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Ukrainska Pravda
center42d ago

Ukraine's defence forces strike radar from S-400 Triumf system in Russia's Sochi

Ukraine's defence forces struck a multifunctional 92N6 radar station from an S-400 Triumf system in Sochi, Krasnodar Krai, on the night of September 13-14. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported additional strikes on drone launch sites near Kursk and Donetsk, a drone control station in Novohrodivka, and radar stations in Bryansk Oblast, with the extent of damage being assessed.

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Russia resumes mass launches of petrol-powered drones, threat of attack throughout the day
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Ukrainska Pravda
center42d ago

Russia resumes mass launches of petrol-powered drones, threat of attack throughout the day

Russia resumed mass launches of petrol-powered strike drones on September 14, with the Ukrainian Air Force warning of attacks throughout the day targeting Odesa Oblast and potentially northern regions. Ukrainian air defense assets have been deployed to intercept the UAVs, which represent a tactical shift from Russia's previous reliance on jet-powered drones.

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Russia facing difficulties with Chinese jet engines for drones – Ukrainian intelligence agency, photo
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Ukrainska Pravda
center42d ago

Russia facing difficulties with Chinese jet engines for drones – Ukrainian intelligence agency, photo

Vadym Skibitskyi, Deputy Head of Ukraine's Defence Intelligence, stated that Russia is encountering difficulties acquiring Chinese jet engines for its drones due to international sanctions and Chinese awareness of potential repercussions. This situation highlights the impact of external pressure on Russia's military supply chain, particularly for advanced drone components.

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Zelenskyy reveals details of Canadian air defence assistance
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Ukrainska Pravda
center42d ago

Zelenskyy reveals details of Canadian air defence assistance

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Canada will purchase PAC-3 interceptors for Patriot systems and supply AIM-9 and AIM-120 missiles, alongside facilitating procurement from other nations. This air defence package, valued at CAD 350 million, underscores Canada's commitment to protecting Ukrainian airspace and energy infrastructure.

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DW News
center42d ago

Can Iran replace sea trade with land routes?

Iranian Economy Minister Ali Madanizadeh stated Iran should activate northern land routes to shift imports and exports away from southern ports due to a US-led maritime blockade. While Iran has multiple land corridors, their capacity and significantly higher costs present substantial obstacles to replacing the volume of sea trade, particularly for energy and containerized goods.

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Israel accused of trying to ‘eliminate’ living conditions for Palestinians in West Bank
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The Guardian Middle East
left42d ago

Israel accused of trying to ‘eliminate’ living conditions for Palestinians in West Bank

A report by the Israeli human rights group B’Tselem accuses Israel of systematically intensifying attacks on Palestinian life in the occupied West Bank, aiming to eliminate the conditions necessary for their collective existence. The report details five interwoven domains of action, including violence, movement restrictions, and economic strangulation, as part of an ongoing political project to establish permanent Jewish presence and fragment Palestinian life.

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FT: Canada seeks to join €90 billion EU loan for Ukraine to strengthen ties with bloc
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Ukrainska Pravda
center42d ago

FT: Canada seeks to join €90 billion EU loan for Ukraine to strengthen ties with bloc

Canada is negotiating to join the European Union's €90 billion loan for Ukraine, aiming to strengthen transatlantic ties and reduce dependence on the United States. Both sides hope to finalize Canada's contribution before the EU summit in Montreal at the end of October, with the UK being the only other non-EU contributor to the loan.

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MP Hetmantsev considered to replace Kravchenko as prosecutor general – UP sources
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Ukrainska Pravda
center42d ago

MP Hetmantsev considered to replace Kravchenko as prosecutor general – UP sources

MP Danylo Hetmantsev is reportedly being considered to replace Ruslan Kravchenko as Ukraine's Prosecutor General, according to Ukrainska Pravda sources in political circles. However, other sources within parliament have not confirmed this information, and no final decision has been made regarding a candidate for the post.

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Ukraine's parliament to vote on Prosecutor General Kravchenko's resignation
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Ukrainska Pravda
center42d ago

Ukraine's parliament to vote on Prosecutor General Kravchenko's resignation

Ukraine's parliament is scheduled to vote on the resignation of Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko on September 15, following his submission of resignation amid an investigation into alleged involvement with scam call centers. President Zelenskyy called for Kravchenko's urgent dismissal after the Prosecutor General accused NABU and SAPO of obstructing justice, with Kravchenko reportedly leaving Ukraine on September 13-14.

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Morning recap
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Middle East Eye
center42d ago

Morning recap

Morning recap Good morning Middle East Eye readers, If you're just joining us, here are key developments from across the region: • A meeting in Oman between Gulf countries and Iran to discuss possible agreements on the Strait of Hormuz, which had been scheduled for Monday, has been postponed. • Yemen's Houthis said that Saudi Arabia had launched more than 50 strikes against their positions in 24 hours, after the group claimed a rare drone and missile attack on a military base in the kingdom.

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Ukraine's Prosecutor General Kravchenko confirms he is abroad on business trip
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Ukrainska Pravda
center42d ago

Ukraine's Prosecutor General Kravchenko confirms he is abroad on business trip

Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko confirmed he is abroad on a business trip, reportedly in Lithuania, to meet international partners. He stated his intention to brief them on alleged unchecked influence within Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies and the risks posed to national sovereignty.

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