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This week, the Kremlin sought to dominate public information spaces with narratives about Russia’s attack with a nuclear-capable ballistic missile on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. The incident was splashed across the front pages of Russian news outlets and served as the centrepiece of state-controlled TV discussions. The objective is clear: domestically, to enforce a patriotic siege mentality; internationally, to stoke fears of nuclear war, to intimidate, and to weaken support for Ukraine.

Fraudsters fighting fakes

Instead of giving this fear-mongering more oxygen, we focus on something topical, though no less revealing. Enter the Kremlin-funded ‘Global Fact-Checking Network’, a supposedly international initiative to combat bias and disinformation. Under different circumstances, the irony of this endeavour might even be laughable. But it’s dead serious – another weaponised tool to enable and amplify international manipulation.

The network was unveiled at the Kremlin-organised ‘Dialogue on Fakes 2.0(opens in a new tab)’ forum in Moscow last week, hosted by the Russian government-funded NGO ANO Dialog. According to its director(opens in a new tab), Vladimir Tabak, the initiative aims to establish standards for fact-checking, inviting journalists and organisations to join after signing a so-called ‘Code of Responsible Fact-Checking(opens in a new tab)’. The network claims it will develop tools to identify fake news, train professionals, and compile a public database of ‘proven false data’, accessible globally.

Fact-checking as camouflage

Training experts, setting standards, and creating tools to combat disinformation are goals EUvsDisinfo fully supports. But there’s a catch: ANO Dialog(opens in a new tab) and its subsidiary Dialog Regions are Kremlin-funded entities designed to manipulate information domestically and globally to serve Kremlin interests. Its director, Vladimir Tabak(opens in a new tab), is under EU sanctions and in 2024, the US Treasury(opens in a new tab) linked the organisation to Russia’s foreign influence operations, including AI-driven election interference and the Doppelgänger disinformation campaign.

In other words, ANO Dialog and Vladimir Tabak are themselves producing and spreading disinformation and running information manipulation operations for the Kremlin. Announcing a ‘global fact-checking network’ is just the latest iteration of a years-long campaign to copy the verbal and visual vocabulary of actual fact-checking organisations to spread lies.

Lapsha Media and WarOnFakes

In 2021, ANO Dialog signed a ‘Memorandum on Countering Fakes(opens in a new tab)’, which had been set up by major Russian internet companies. It then started the ‘Lapsha Media project(opens in a new tab)’, a website and social media campaign with all the trappings of a fact-checking organisation: slick promotion videos telling users to not believe everything they see online, a weekly newsletter with ‘top fakes’ and information for readers to send in their own ‘fakes’ to be checked by ‘experts’.

Lapsha media is available in Russian and targets Russian-speaking audiences, but Timofej Vasiljev(opens in a new tab), who worked for ANO Dialog in the past, set up the WarOnFakes project, a propaganda project posing as a fact-checking organisation which was available in multiple language (although it failed to gain much following among European audiences).

Deception wrapped in data

ANO Dialog disguises itself as a modern, technologically advanced NGO, whose main goal is to offer advice on communications and digitalisation to Russian state institutions. Commenting on the dangers of online disinformation and fake news fits this role. Its director Tabak is regularly quoted and invited to panels(opens in a new tab) by Russian state media to talk about the dangers to society of ‘fake news’ and ‘deep fakes’ and how he and his organisation aim to fight it.

Some results of this fight were presented in a special ‘Fake News Dissemination Study(opens in a new tab)’ for the above-mentioned conference. What exposes this document as a manipulative fake is its ostensible exactness. The organisation claims to have ‘revealed’ 4,051 fakes in 2023, which were allegedly seen by 12 million persons. In 2024, they claim to have identified more than 4,000 fakes, but thanks to their ‘anti-fake system’ these were so far seen by only 8 million persons. The report even includes a chart which shows which months had the highest number of fakes in the last years and a heatmap to show the total number of identified fakes in each Russian region.

No math in disinformation

By providing these numbers, ANO Dialog tries to make it appear as if it had an understanding of the total amount of fake news or disinformation in Russia. Yet there is no method to reliably measure the amount of disinformation anywhere. Disinformation is not potatoes. It is an abstract concept enabled by manipulative behaviour which comes in many different forms and happens on many different mediums and channels.

The report implies that what it counted was ‘fake’ or inaccurate information. But disinformation doesn’t always work with lies; it often works with half-truths, or even completely accurate information that is taken out of context or presented in a manipulative way, exaggerated, coupled with non-related events, and so on. How would that be counted? As half a fake? As a third of a fake? And who decides how much of a fake that is?

We at EUvsDisinfo have worked professionally since 2015 in countering disinformation and manipulation following a comprehensive concept, which we described in April 2020 and elaborated in July 2023.

EUvsDisinfo also maintains a database, which last week reached the sad milestone of 18,000 examples of disinformation cases. These are merely an illustration of disinformation narratives directed at the EU and its neighbours. We do not claim to be able to quantify the vast amounts of manipulative content being produced every day.

Confusion is the main goal

ANO Dialog is of course not really concerned with these questions because it is itself a major producer of manipulative content. This report is just one more attempt to make it appear that there is a Russian alternative to fact-checking organisations. It works in much the same way that Russian officials often claim that there is no free-speech in Western countries. Their argument is pure whataboutism: ‘If you say we don’t have free speech, we say you don’t have free speech. And then you will not have less free speech and we will not have more free speech’. In reality, the people listening will be a little more confused about free speech and that’s the goal.

It is about taking up space in the information environment and drowning out other voices.

Don’t be deceived!

Other things the Kremlin called fake this week:

– The West did not organise the DHL cargo plane crash in Vilnius to blame Russia

The Kremlin’s disinformation machine churned out an absurd conspiracy theory this week, claiming that the West orchestrated the crash of a DHL cargo plane in Vilnius in order to frame Russia. The theory, promoted by a Russian State Duma member, hinges on a tenuous connection to a Times article that highlighted concerns about parcel bombs and their potential use by Russian intelligence. The crash, which occurred on 25 November, involved a Boeing 737. Lithuanian authorities and DHL are investigating the cause(opens in a new tab), with initial assessments pointing to either technical issues or human error.

The case is an illustrative example of information manipulation by pro-Kremlin media. They did not wait for the results of the investigation but put out their own version of an anti-Russian conspiracy by ‘Anglo-Saxons’ almost immediately. This story was spread by the main TV station Rossiya 1 and the main Russian newswire RIA. In this way, they attempt to dominate the information environment and have search engines pick up their version of events first. It is instructive that these main outlets spread this story so soon: this allows other outlets in the pro-Russian infosphere to republish and amplify it. We have written before about how members of the presidential administration control the main Russian information environment through the use of temnik guidelines.

– North Korean soldiers are fighting alongside Russia against Ukraine

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov called news that North Korean soldiers are being deployed against Ukraine ‘another batch of fake news’. In fact, there is evidence from US, South Korean and Ukrainian sources that the North Korean regime has sent more than 10,000 troops to join the war against Ukraine. This has also been confirmed by HRVP Josep Borrell(opens in a new tab) and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte(opens in a new tab). Peskov’s reasoning for why this could not be true was interesting: because it was not reported by Russian milbloggers. An official of the country that ranks 162 out of 180(opens in a new tab) in the press freedom ranking by Reporters Without Borders apparently still relies on the credibility of independent sources for validation – ironic, given the Kremlin’s routine suppression of free speech and independent media.

– Russia receives weapons from other countries

Another example of the Kremlin’s attempt to obscure uncomfortable truths came this week when Dmitry Medvedev, Vice Chairman of Russia’s Security Council, denied that Russia receives military equipment from other countries. Medvedev claimed that the ‘absolute majority’ of weapons, missiles, and ammunition used in the war against Ukraine is manufactured in Russia. However, substantial evidence contradicts this assertion. By November 2024, South Korean intelligence reported that North Korea had sent over 9 million artillery shells(opens in a new tab), missiles(opens in a new tab), and other weapons to Russia in more than 13,000 containers(opens in a new tab) since August 2023. Iran provides Russia with drones(opens in a new tab) and China is providing critical components(opens in a new tab) to sustain Russia’s military industry. This heavy reliance on external supplies exposes significant gaps in Russia’s own production capabilities. We said we would not mention the ballistic missiles in this review, but here we are after all.

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What Various Internship Programs in Ukraine Accept International Students?

If you're an international student looking for real-world experience in a dynamic European country, Ukraine might just be your next big opportunity. With its growing industries, excellent universities, and low cost of living, Ukraine is quickly becoming a hidden gem for internships that combine practical training with cultural immersion.

Whether you're a student of medicine, engineering, business, IT, or the arts, Ukraine offers a range of internship programs that welcome international applicants.

Let’s explore some of the most popular and accessible internship programs in Ukraine for international students.

Medical Internships Ukraine is well known for its medical education, and many universities here offer clinical internships and hospital placements to international medical students.

Top Opportunities:

Government hospitals in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Lviv

Private clinics offering rotations in surgery, pediatrics, gynecology, and general medicine

Summer internship programs through medical universities like Bogomolets National Medical University and Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University

Duration: 2–8 weeks Language: Mostly English; Russian/Ukrainian optional Who Can Apply: Medical and pre-med students

IT & Tech Internships Ukraine’s booming IT industry offers internship roles in software development, cybersecurity, web design, and data analysis. Cities like Kyiv, Lviv, and Dnipro are home to major IT hubs and start-ups.

Top Companies & Platforms:

EPAM Systems, SoftServe, Ciklum

Internship programs via tech parks and coding bootcamps

Remote internship options available for flexibility

Duration: 1–6 months Who Can Apply: Computer science, engineering, and IT students or recent graduates

Engineering Internships Engineering students can benefit from hands-on experience in Ukraine’s industrial and manufacturing sectors, particularly in automotive, construction, and energy industries.

Available Fields:

Mechanical & Electrical Engineering

Civil & Structural Engineering

Renewable Energy Projects

Host Companies: Turboatom, Interpipe, and various construction firms Language Requirement: Some knowledge of English or technical Ukrainian may be helpful

Business & Marketing Internships If you're studying business, finance, or marketing, Ukraine’s growing startup scene and multinational companies provide great opportunities.

Fields Offered:

Market research

Digital marketing & social media

Business development

Finance & accounting

Where to Apply:

International chambers of commerce (e.g., American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine)

NGOs and economic research institutions

Startup incubators in Kyiv and Lviv

Journalism & Media Internships With Ukraine playing a key role in global news and geopolitics, journalism internships can be especially rewarding.

Opportunities Include:

News reporting

Content writing

Photography & multimedia production

Social media management

Top Places to Apply:

Local English-language newspapers and media outlets

Online news portals and NGOs

Press offices at universities or international organizations

Cultural and NGO Internships Ukraine has a thriving civil society and a wide range of NGOs working in areas such as human rights, education, environment, and refugee support.

Intern Roles:

Project coordination

Research and advocacy

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Fundraising and grant writing

Top Locations: Kyiv, Lviv, and Odessa Who Should Apply: Students of international relations, political science, social work, or environmental studies

How to Apply for Internships in Ukraine as an International Student

University Support - Many universities in Ukraine have international relations departments that help students apply for internships.

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At Study Ukraine, we connect you with trusted internship programs across various fields. Whether you're planning for a summer internship or a semester-long placement, we're here to guide you every step of the way.

Contact Study Ukraine today to learn more about internship opportunities tailored to your career goals!

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Russia may close airspace over Kapustin Yar, site of Oreshnik ballistic missile launch, on May 12-13

Russia is reportedly closing its airspace over the Kapustin Yar military training and rocket launch complex from May 12 to 13, raising speculation of a possible ballistic missile launch, Ukrainian defense news outlet Militarnyi reported on May 10.

A notice about the airspace closure was published on the U.S. Defense Department’s NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) website on May 10, as cited by Militarnyi.

Militarnyi noted that a similar flight ban was in place from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. between Nov. 21 and 23, 2024, ahead of the first Russian strike with an Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile strike on Ukraine.

Russia regularly uses close, and short-range ballistic missiles in aerial attacks against Ukraine, but intermediate-range ballistic missiles (IRBMs) and intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) are far larger, can be equipped with nuclear payloads, and are designed to hit targets at far longer ranges.

Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) declined to comment when contacted by the Kyiv Independent about the closure of Russian airspace over  Kapustin Yar.

The U.S. embassy in Kyiv issued a warning on May 9 that Russia could launch “a potentially significant” attack in the coming days, although they have previously issued similar warnings as part of its standard security protocols.

Before its first strike with an Oreshnik against Ukraine in November, Russia gave the U.S. a brief advance warning about the attack, then-Defense Department Deputy Spokesperson Sabrina Singh said on Nov. 21.

The intermediate-range ballistic missile launched on Nov. 21 targeted the eastern city of Dnipro. It was described by Russian President Vladimir Putin as a “response” to Ukraine’s use of American and British weapons to strike deep into Russian territory.

The Oreshnik is designed to carry nuclear weapons. However, the missile which targeted Dnipro last fall was not armed with a nuclear warhead during this attack.

‘Don’t overreact’ — Oreshnik missile isn’t as new as Russia claims, experts say

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Nov. 21 announced his country had launched a new type of missile in an attack on Ukraine, a demonstration of military might meant to deter Kyiv’s allies from further support against his full-scale invasion. “There are currently no ways of countering this weapon. The missiles attack targets at a speed of 10 Mach, that’s 2.5-3 km per second,” he said. “We are ready for any developments. If anyone still doubts this, they shouldn’t. There will always be a respon

The Kyiv IndependentChris York,

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100 days after Putin. Priest arrested for Ukrainian flag. Putin keeps killing Ukrainians.

You are watching the news from the weekly rally at the Russian embassy in Lisbon. Today is March 29, 2:30 PM.

Lawyers under the auspices of the Memorial Human Rights Center have developed specific bills that the transitional government must adopt in the first days after Putin is gone. The window of opportunity will be very short. The topics of the project: constitutional scenarios for transition, democratization, transitional justice and peaceful settlement. The project "100 days after Putin" will be published on March 31. In the meantime, watch on the Memorial Center YouTube channel how human rights lawyer Grigory Vaipan explains the dismantling of the anti-democratic system of state terror, targeted lustration, and a commission for simplified compensation for damage caused by the war. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjnkEQoVeAE

Recall our manifesto, with which we are trying to stimulate a discussion about the vision of the future of Russia: https://adrl.pt/talks/en#manifest

On March 24, RusNews journalist Maria Ponomarenko gave her final statement in court. She spoke about suffering panic attacks and how bullying drow her to attempt suicide. https://t.me/rusnews/68526

The human rights project "OVD-Info" reminds us that in April 2022, Ponomarenko was detained in Moscow over her article about the destruction of the drama theater in Mariupol. https://ovd.info/express-news/2025/03/17/advokat-zhurnalistka-rusnews-mariya-ponomarenko-nakhoditsya-na-grani

On March 17, SOTAvision reported that their journalist Antonina Favorskaya is now on trial, among other charges, for "helping organize Alexei Navalny's funeral." She calls it personal Oscar award ceremony. https://t.me/sotavisionmedia/43938

On March 18, at the border of Russia with Belarus, Belarusian security forces arrested comedian Artemy Ostanin in a case of calls for "extremism" because of a joke. While he was being transported to the Russian authorities, the car stopped and 3 people beat him in the woods. https://meduza.io/news/2025/03/20/oni-nanosili-mnozhestvennye-udary-primenyali-elektroshoker-i-dubinki-stendap-komik-artemiy-ostanin-arestovannyy-iz-za-shutki-poprosil-sk-proverit-belorusskih-silovikov

On March 22, the telegram channel "Christians Against War!" reported that priest Nikolai Savchenko had been arrested. The police took him straight from the church. The reason was a photo taken on May 1, 2014, showing the priest was on Nevsky Prospekt holding a Ukrainian flag. https://t.me/shaltnotkill/9626

On March 19, the Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed that, on Putin's orders, it shot down its own drones launched at Ukraine's energy infrastructure. https://www.dw.com/ru/minoborony-rossii-vs-rf-sbili-svoi-drony-po-prikazu-putina/a-71973888

While Putin issues new demands for ceasefire, civilians in Ukraine keep dying from Russian attacks. Here just a few news items from the UNIAN news agency website:

On March 20, more than 30 aerial bombs hit the central part of the city of Kupyansk, one person was killed, 3 injured. 10 people were injured by drones in Kropyvnytskyi. https://www.unian.net/war/kupyansk-nochyu-vrag-massovo-zabrasyval-kabami-est-pogibshiy-i-ranenye-novosti-harkova-12951135.html

On March 23, at least 3 people were killed during a massive attack on Kyiv. https://www.unian.net/war/ataka-na-kiev-23-marta-pogibli-tri-cheloveka-sredi-nih-otec-i-malenkaya-doch-novosti-kieva-12953958.html

On March 27, as a result of an attack on a residential building and a railway station in the center of Kherson, 2 people dead, many injured. https://www.unian.net/war/herson-rossiyane-massirovanno-udarili-po-centru-goroda-est-pogibshie-povrezhden-zheleznodorozhnyy-vokzal-12958749.html

On March 28, an attack on Dnipro killed at least 4 people, and 21 injured, a hotel and garage complex, private houses, and high-rise buildings were hit and caught fire. https://www.unian.net/war/dnepr-novosti-v-rezultate-massirovannoy-ataki-pogibli-4-cheloveka-novosti-dnepra-12960150.html

Support the fundraiser for hospitals and schools in Ukraine through art! Visit the online exhibition NET VOYNE and tell your friends about it. https://adrl.pt/net-voine/en

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🤓 Ready to Double the Impact? Here are ENGin's Mini-Groups! 🤩

👩 Meet Linda Witt, a superstar ENGin volunteer who’s been rocking 1-on-1 sessions with two buddies from Ukraine for over a year. Also, she is a member of ENGin’s board and a volunteer interviewer, having hosted over 1,000 interviews. 💪

💻 Both her buddies live in Ukraine, one in Dnipro and the other in Kyiv. Recently, Witt heard about ENGin’s new mini-group format and signed up for it as well. She figured that the mini-group would be a way to double her impact, so to speak, in just one additional hour per week. Happily, she is finding the mini-group experience to be very positive for herself, and she hopes as well, for her latest buddies. 🌟

🗓️ In early November, ENGin connected Witt with two buddies for the mini-group. Both of the buddies are originally from Ukraine and are currently refugees. Oksana lives in Norway, Maryna is currently in the Czech Republic and both have an advanced level of English. Like many ENGin sessions, icebreakers take the shape of informal conversation on what’s happening in the participants’ week. The group then segues into a discussion of an article of interest, pulled from the headlines. 💬

💭 The group pulls articles largely from The Atlantic, which offers a variety of comprehensive articles on contemporary topics, written at a high level of English proficiency. The articles often feature complex sentence structures, advanced vocabulary, and in-depth analysis, making them suitable for readers with a strong command of the English language. 📄

💪🚀 As the group heads into 2025, they will revisit their goals and potentially develop new activities for their sessions, resulting not only in upgraded skills, but also in enriched interpersonal connections across borders — a win-win for all involved. 🏆

😎 Interested in learning more about the mini-group format? Visit our website to get started: https://www.enginprogram.org/

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Top 10 Mobile App Development Companies in Dnipro

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Wrap up for April 11, 2022

Under the cut: Russia has “selective defaults” on foreign debts; Austrian Chancellor meets Putin face-to-face; Dnipro airport destroyed; Kharkiv attacks; Russian spies in France, possible chemical weapons use in Mariupol, and more. Buckle in, it’s been a busy day. Pay attention the content warnings on the last story.

“Russia attempted to pay in rubles for two dollar-denominated bonds that matured on April 4, S&P [Standard & Poor's] said in a note on Friday. The agency said this amounted to a “selective default” because investors are unlikely to be able to convert the rubles into “dollars equivalent to the originally due amounts.”

According to S&P, a selective default is declared when an entity has defaulted on a specific obligation but not its entire debt.“ via CNN (Here is an article to explain what could happen if Russia defaults on their debts.)

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Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer met face-to-face with Putin with a 75 minute closed door meeting. According to the Chancellor, it was “not a friendly visit.” He brought up the killings in Bucha, the lack of humanitarian corridors from Mariupol, and the attack on the train station at Kramatorsk.-via CNN 

Additionally, “sanctions will remain as long as Ukrainians are dying. Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer told Russian dictator Vladimir Putin that sanctions would increase. He added that he “saw the immeasurable suffering caused by the Russian war.”” via Twitter from Kyiv Independent

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Attacks continue in Dnipro where Russians have targeted and destroyed the airport-via the Guardian 

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“Ukraine's eastern city of Kharkiv came under heavy shelling on Monday, causing multiple casualties including one dead child, Mayor Ihor Terekhov said in a televised interview. When asked about the risk of a new Russian assault on the city, which Ukraine's defence ministry recently warned of, Terekhov said that Ukrainian forces were focused and ready to defend the city."There is no panic in the city," Terekhov said.“ via Reuters

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France has expelled six suspected Russian spies, via CNN

“Following a very long investigation, the General Directorate of Internal Security (DGSI) revealed on Sunday, April 10 a clandestine operation carried out by the Russian intelligence services on our territory,” it said in the statement, adding that the activities of the six Russians, who have now been designated as "persona non grata," were ���contrary to our national interests.”

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“Azov regiment: Russia used poisonous substance against Ukrainian troops in Mariupol. The substance has been distributed by a drone, and victims have shortness of breath and vestibulocerebellar ataxia. It may be Russia's first known use of chemical weapons in Ukraine.” via Kyiv Independent Twitter and website. 

The story has been picked up by other news outlets. The US has not confirmed the use of chemical weapons yet, via CNN. This is a developing story. 

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Buses are finally able to be used to get people out of Mariupol. 4,354 people were evacuated today, 556 from Mariupol and 3,298 from Zaporizhzhia oblast.

via Telegram, translated to English from Ukrainian using Google Translate. 

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CW: Rape, sexual violence

Reports are coming in (and have been for a while) of sexual violence by Russian troops in Bucha and in other places. 

A group of women were imprisoned in a basement for 25 days and 9 of them are pregnant, according to Ukraine’s ombudswoman for human rights, via Cliff Levy on Twitter.

Officials in the UN say that the women and children in Ukraine need more protection, via The Guardian, and also here and here from The Guardian

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Dnipropetrovsk State Medical University (DSMU)

This university was established on September 15, 1916. It was founded on the basis Ekaterinoslav’s higher-female courses Institute. The Institute was granted the status of State Academy by Ekaterinoslav’s higher female courses Institute in 1920. It was then confirmed to Dnipro State Medical University in Ukraine (DMA) in 1994 by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 234 dated 20/04/94.

Dnipropetrovsk State Medical university DMA - Centre of Education, Science and Culture in the highly industrialized region of Ukraine, Dnieper. Dnepr, Ukraine's main industrial city, is home to over 40% of the country's industry. Dnipropetrovsk is home to more than 40% of Ukraine's industry. It is the capital of Ukraine and is also known as the "business city". It is a highly developed city with a well-established infrastructure in all areas of life. Dnipro State Medical University is the fourth highest level of accreditation in Ukraine.

 646 teachers work in the Dnipro State Medical University's departments. Among them are 98 Doctors of Medical Sciences and 359 Candidates of Medical Sciences. 1 Academician of Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine. 1 Corresponding member of National

Academy of Sciences of Ukraine2, Corresponding members of Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine4, employees were awarded the Prizes of President of Ukraine. 5 distinguished workers of higher education in Ukraine, 9 State Prize winners of Russia and Ukraine, 9 distinguished workers of Science and Technology, 9 State Prize recipients of Ukraine and Russia. 9 State Prize winners of Science and Technology. 9 State Prize winners of Russia and Ukraine. 5 honourable Doctors of Ukraine. 24 full and corresponding members of many Universities, members of International Scientific Societies and Associations.Dnipro State Medical University is accredited at the 4th highest level among all universities in Ukraine. The Dnipro State Medical University was the first to organize and publish two medical journals, "Ekaterinoslav’s Medical Journal", and "New Surgical Archive." The Academy established a single scientific society with sections for paediatric, orthopaedic, trauma, and theoretical research.

Dnipropetrovsk State Medical University, which provides training for students in all seven faculties as well as a preparatory section for foreign citizens, is the only one in Ukraine.

These faculties are:

General Medicine

Paediatrics

Management of Public Health

Dentistry

Pharmacy

Nursing

Postgraduate Education

Foreign citizens can prepare for university

The Academy trains specialists in English, Russian, and Ukrainian languages.

The Dnipropetrovsk Medical Academy has been training approximately 49 000 doctors, dentists and pharmacists over its long history.

The Dnipropetrovsk Medical Academy, (DMA), is headed by Professor G.V., an Academician of the Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine. Dzik.

Presently, 4500 students’ study in Dnipropetrovsk Medical Academy. 700 students from 36 different countries are receiving training in various specialties. Most of them are from Jordan, Syria and India, Pakistan, Nigeria.

Since 1990, Dnipropetrovsk Medical Academy has been training foreign nationals. The Academy graduated its first batch of foreign doctors in 1995. Dnipropetrovsk Medical Academy, (DMA), has trained over 1000 specialists from more than 30 countries for the past ten years.

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Ukrainian Pharmacy Chain Introduces Cryptocurrency Payments

A major Ukrainian chain of pharmacies has started accepting cryptocurrency through Binance Pay. The new payment method will be available online, according to the company, which operates hundreds of drugstores across the war-torn Eastern European nation.

Pharmacy Offers Ukrainians Option to Pay With Crypto Using Binance Pay

Customers of the Ukrainian pharmacy chain ANC can now buy medicines and other items using a number of cryptocurrencies. The new payment option is accessible since Tuesday, the company announced, claiming it has become the first pharmacy chain in Europe to offer it. From Jan. 3, you will be able to enjoy instant payments when purchasing pharmacy products. It will be possible to pay for orders with cryptocurrency on Anc.ua! The coin transactions will be processed through Binance Pay, the payment system developed by the world’s largest digital asset exchange by trading volume. It allows users and businesses around the world to spend, send, and receive over 70 digital currencies like bitcoin. To take advantage of the service, customers will have to download and install the Binance app, go to the ANC website, place an order and cover the bill using Binance Pay. Then they can receive the products or pick them up at any of the chain’s stores. ANC operates a network of pharmacies under its brand name and unites several other Ukrainian chains such as Blagodiya, Kopiyka and Shar@. It has stores in over 130 Ukrainian cities with more than 7 million customers annually. The crypto payments are initially available in the capital Kyiv. In the past few years, Ukraine established itself as a regional leader in crypto adoption. Since Russia launched its invasion in late February, the country’s government and volunteer organizations have been relying on cryptocurrency donations to fund defense and humanitarian initiatives, also supported by the industry. Binance Pay has been employed by other Ukrainian businesses to enable crypto payments. In September of this year, a supermarket chain with over 100 stores in Ukraine, called Varus, integrated the payment system to offer its clients in Kyiv, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, and other cities the option to spend coins on groceries. And in August, the Ukrainian tech stores Tehnoezh and Stylus introduced crypto payments through Whitepay, a similar payment platform developed by Whitebit, a European cryptocurrency exchange with Ukrainian roots. Do you expect more Ukrainian businesses and sectors to adopt cryptocurrency as a payment option? Tell us in the comments section below. Read the full article

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KVSZ contract for passenger cars is under threat: the purchase is disputed

A complaint was filed with the State Audit Service of Ukraine regarding violation of legal requirements during the procurement.

The contract of Kryukovsky Railcar Building Plant for the supply of 100 passenger cars, the cost of which is UAH 3 billion, is under threat, reports Railway Supply magazine with reference to telegraf.in.ua The experts of the League of Antitrust prepared an appeal regarding violations of the requirements of the legislation during the negotiated procurement procedure by Ukrzaliznytsia (that is, procurement without a tender from one participant). The State Audit Office of Ukraine should check the legality of using the negotiation procedure and assess the actions of the customer. KVSZ together with Ferrexpo are testing a prototype dump car If the State Audit Office of Ukraine recognizes the complaint as justified, the purchase may be canceled: the customer will be obliged to terminate the concluded contract. Recall that in June, UZ, after an unsuccessful attempt to hold a tender, announced the negotiation procedure for the purchase of 100 passenger cars from KVSZ. The contract was solemnly signed on June 25. According to the law, the negotiated procurement procedure is carried out as an exception - or after two unsuccessful attempts to hold a tender; or with additional justification from the customer why the goods are purchased from one manufacturer. Ukrzaliznytsia submitted a justification based on a survey of some car manufacturers and an expert opinion from the Lviv branch of the Dnipro National University of Railway Transport that none of the declared manufacturers will be able to produce 100 cars in 12 months. Now the "League of Antitrust" questions the conclusion of the "experts". “Thus, Ukrzaliznytsia creates a dangerous precedent that jeopardizes the efficiency of the use of public funds and can be used in the future in order to avoid competitive procedures, including by other customers”, the newspaper Nashi Groshi writes. Why the procedure of "negotiating" UZ for 100 wagons is illegal, explains in detail the expert of the "League of Antitrust" Vladimir Datsenko (previously known for the activities of the project "Railroad without corruption"). “Firstly, the conclusion of the railway university is not a proper justification for the lack of competition. Secondly, the "experts" of the university calculated the time from the "zero stage" of production - taking into account the development of technical requirements, scientific and design work, etc. Although, in fact, we are only talking about obtaining a certificate of conformity for wagons of European or Chinese production, which have already been manufactured for years. Thus, the "expert" certificate, as well as the very justification of the negotiation procedure, is based on manipulation and wishful thinking, "writes Vladimir Datsenko. He points out that the overpayment under this contract could be 15% - compared to the price that would be the result of a competitive purchase. “After all, it is 15% cheaper that Egypt buys compartment cars at a tender in which manufacturers from five countries took part,” Datsenko points out. KVSZ has not yet responded to the complaint. Earlier, the chairman of the supervisory board Volodymyr Prikhodko publicly on the company's website thanked the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Prime Minister of Ukraine, the head of the UZ and everyone involved in the conclusion of this contract. The source recalls that Zelensky promised a "specific state order" to the railcar building plant, having visited the enterprises in March 2020. Related: ӦBB presented a route map with a transit option through Ukraine Find the latest news of the railway industry in Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union and the rest of the world on our page on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, read Railway Supply magazine online. Read the full article

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Key developments to know about from Russia's war in Ukraine:

1. Ukraine 'makes biggest advance in the south since war began'

Kyiv made a major military breakthrough in south Ukraine on Monday, Reuters reports.

Ukrainian troops recaptured villages along the banks of the Dnipro River in southern Ukraine, creating a large front that is forcing Moscow to abandon ground it annexed only days ago.

The advance into the Kherson region was the biggest Kyiv has made since the war began in February, according to Reuters.

It comes off the back of similar breakthroughs in the east that have turned the tide of the war in recent weeks, prompting Russia to mobilise hundreds of thousands of reserve troops.

Monday's advance was confirmed by an official of the Russian-backed administration in Kherson province, which Russia seized early on in the war.

Vladimir Saldo said that a number of settlements along the river had been captured, reaching as far as the village of Dudchany. This would represent an advance of around 40km (25 miles) in a single day.

"Information is tense, let's put it that way, because, yes there were indeed breakthroughs," Saldo told Russian state television.

Kyiv has so far remained tight-lipped about the situation in Kherson.

In one of the rare images apparently confirming the advance, Anton Gerashchenko, an adviser to Ukraine's interior ministry, posted a photo of Ukrainian soldiers posing with their flag draping a golden statue of an angel.

Gerashchenko said it was the village of Mikhailivka, which would represent an advance of around 20 km (12 miles).

Euronews cannot independently verify these reports.

2. Chechen leader to send teenage sons to Ukraine front, one aged 14

The head of Russia's Chechen Republic announced on Monday that he would send his teenage boys to fight in Ukraine. 

Ramzan Kadyrov, a staunch ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, said his three sons -- aged 14, 15 and 16 -- would head into battle in Ukraine on Telegram. 

He made the announcement just days after criticising the Russian military command and calling for the use of nuclear weapons. 

"The time has come [for them] to shine in a real battle, and I can only salute their determination," Kadyrov wrote in a Telegram post on his official channel, referring to his sons named Akhmat, Eli and Adam. 

"Soon they will go to the front line and they will find themselves in the most difficult areas of the contact line," he added. 

The Chechen leader has 14 children, according to his official website, but Russian media say he may have more.

"I have always thought that the main mission of a father was to teach his sons piety and to teach them to defend their family, their people and their country. Who wants peace, prepares for war!", he wrote in a later Telegram post on Monday.

On Saturday, Kadyrov said Russia should consider using a low-yield nuclear weapon in Ukraine amid major defeats on the battlefield in the east.  

"In my personal opinion, more drastic measures should be taken, right up to the declaration of martial law in the border areas and the use of low-yield nuclear weapons," the Kremlin-appointed leader said. 

These remarks were later rebuffed by Moscow, which said on Monday that "emotions must be excluded." 

"We prefer to make measured and objective assessments," Dmitry Peskov told reporters when asked about Kadyrov's statement, though he praised his "heroic contribution" to the Ukraine war effort. 

Conscription is mandatory for all males in Russia from the age of 18.

International humanitarian law forbids children from taking part in hostilities between states or being recruited into armed groups. 

3. Russian military official suspended for mobilising thousands by mistake

A head of military recruitment in Russia's Far East has been suspended, after thousands of people were mistakenly called up to fight in Ukraine, announced a local official on Monday. 

"The military commissar of the Khabarovsk region, Yuri Laiko, is suspended from his duties," Governor Mikhail Degtiariov said in a video on Telegram. "This will have no influence on the goal set for us by the president." 

He did not give the exact reason for the suspension but implied that it was linked to several errors.

"In ten days, several thousand of our compatriots received summonses and went to military police stations. We sent home about half of them because they did not meet the selection criteria to enter the army," the governor said.

Other conscripted men in eastern Siberia have been sent home, while military officials in the Magadan region have also been dismissed for recruitment errors. 

In September, Putin ordered a "partial" mobilisation of 300,000 reserve forces, after significant battlefield losses in Ukraine. 

Only people with military experience or useful skills were supposed to be mobilised in the official announcement. However, multiple cases have been reported of the elderly, students, the sick or conscripts without military experience being called up to fight. 

This has provoked discontent in some areas of Russia, especially Dagestan, an impoverished region in the Caucasus that has one of the highest numbers of soldiers killed in Ukraine

Last week, Vladimir Putin demanded that the "errors be corrected" in the mobilisation, which has triggered demonstrations in Russia and caused thousands of men to flee abroad.

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Ukraine to host sixth international crypto event – Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Kyiv

On September 19, the capital of Ukraine will host a major cryptocurrency event – Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Kyiv. The event will be a platform allowing crypto experts to share their experience with the business audience and companies to present the latest crypto industry novelties.   

According to the organizer, Smile-Expo, the event equally focuses on both educational and practical aspects. Ivan Sukhomlyn, the Event Coordinator, stated: 

“Besides case studies of the application of blockchain and cryptocurrency assets, the conference will also feature presentations on the development of decentralized technologies and trends in the legislative area. You won’t find such an information on the Internet.” 

Conference

Participants will be able to attend two parallel sections: Main Hall dedicated to blockchain in businesses and cryptocurrencies and Tech Hall where speakers will focus on assets tokenization, ICOs, and trading.   

The Main Hall section will primarily focus on the following topics: technological development of blockchain, its security, and cross-industrial application. Speakers will discuss the interaction between crypto assets and conventional finances, as well as predict the regulation of cryptocurrency market in Ukraine and other countries.   

The Tech Hall section will be dedicated to token sales and real use of tokenized assets. Speakers will explain how to trade such assets on the crypto market and what the growth of decentralized technologies will result in.  

Speakers will include leading crypto experts from Ukraine and abroad, financial analysts, entrepreneurs, investors, lawyers, government officials, startup founders, traders, and marketing specialists.

Exhibition area

The event is aimed not only at entrepreneurs and investors but also at everyone interested in the blockchain industry development. A specially equipped area will allow key market players to introduce their recent achievements: mining software and hardware; financial, legal, technical, and consulting services for various industries.  

Venue

The event will take place at Parkovy CEC, opposite to Mariyinsky Park, near Dnipro Embankment. Address: 16a Parkova road, Kyiv, 04070, Ukraine.

Discover more about the event on the website of Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Kyiv.  

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Business And Investment In Ukraine | Non-Cash Payments Account For 44.3% Of Transactions In Ukraine

Business And Investment In Ukraine | Non-Cash Payments Account For 44.3% Of Transactions In Ukraine

Russia closed the Kerch Strait to merchant shipping on Sunday.

By anchoring a freighter across the central arch of the six-month-old bridge, Russia traps ships inside the Sea of Azov, a binational sea, and holds up ships waiting to pass through the Strait.

The closing came after Ukraine’s Navy said a Russian FSB coast guard boat, the Don, rammed a Ukrainian Navy tugboat, damaging its engine and hull.

Later, the Navy says, Russian warships fired at the tug and two small Ukrainian Navy artillery warships, hitting two of the escort ships and wounding six sailors. The Russians then captured the three Ukrainian Navy boats.

Russia’s attacks on freedom of shipping in the Azov are expected speed up EU plans for “targeted measures” against Russia.

Last week, the EU Foreign Affairs Council discussed in Brussels its “preoccupation over activities in the Azov Sea, which are damaging not only the Ukrainian economy, but also to many vessels that are flying European Union Member States' flags,” according to Federica Mogherini, the EU’s high representative for foreign affairs and security. She said the EU would be “taking appropriate targeted measures in the coming weeks or days.” Ukrainian officials suggest sanctioning trade from Novorossiysk, Russia’s largest port, which is 150 km south of the Kerch Strait.

Since President Putin inaugurated the bridge last May, Russian coast guard vessels have constantly harassed Ukraine-bound shipping in the Azov.

As steel makers and grain traders seek alternatives, cargo shipments from Ukraine’s main port, Mariupol, are down, and shipments are up from Mikolaiv, the closest Black Sea Port. Before the harassment started, about 10% of Ukraine’s sea borne trade passed through its two Sea of Azov ports, Mariupol and Berdyansk.

Last week, Russian border guards detained a Ukrainian fishing boat

and impounded it in the Russian port of Yeysk, about 60 km southeast of Mariupol.  A local court ruled to confiscate the vessel, fishing gear and fish. This came after Ukraine impounded a Russian fishing boat, the Nord, last March. Kept in Berdyansk, the boat was put up for auction two weeks ago. There were no bidders at the starting price, $60,000.

Prime Minister Groysman flies to Berlin Wednesday to open the Germany-Ukraine Business Forum on Thursday with Chancellor Angela Merkel.

In advance, he spoke with the Germany weekly Die Zeit about energy investment opportunities. “We want to become a gas power that satisfies our own needs and exports -- we can do it by 2025,” he said. Alluding to the Russia-Germany Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline now under construction, he added: “You can invest your money in Ukraine -- and get energy resources from another source.”

In the $40 billion state budget approved Friday, spending is to rise by 12% over last year, with revenues forecast to grow also by 12%.

Spending growth was curbed by cutting utility subsidies and by hiking the minimum wage by 12% in 2019, versus 16% in 2018. The budget is based on forecasts of 3% GDP growth in 2019 and 7.4% year end inflation, versus 9.9% this year. Dragon Capital writes: “The key budget parameters look relatively conservative, with revenue and spending growth expected to slow from this year’s 16% and 18%, respectively.”

Next year, Ukraine has to repay $15 billion in foreign and domestic debt,

Finance Minister Oksana Markarova told reporters on Friday. This high level of debt repayments comes from the debt refinancing of 2014-2015.

The chances of the government raising $600 million from sales of state companies are ‘quite high,’

Finance Minister Oksana Markarova told reporters Friday when questioned about the line item in the 2019 budget.

From small-scale sales, Ukraine has raised $15 million through 270 successful auctions held since August.

The State Property Fund expects to raise an additional $60 million through the sales 1,243 additional properties that are already listed on the ProZorro.Sales platform.

Non-cash payments account for 44.3% of recorded transactions,

up by 13% from the level at the start of the year, reports the National Bank of Ukraine. Online shopping accounted for 35% of the 2.8 billion non-cash transactions recorded through September.

Ukraine’s network of payment terminals has grown by 14% yoy, to 263,5000,

reports the central bank. Of these, 78% allow contactless payments, generally with smart phones. For cards, MasterCard reports 24.9 million active card in Ukraine and Visa reports 11.3 million. By next summer, all businesses would have to have point of sale terminals, under a draft resolution by the Economic Development and Trade Ministry.

Electric car imports will be exempt from VAT and excise tax through 2020,

under a law adopted Friday by the Rada. Through October, 4,214 electric cars were sold in Ukraine, accounting for about 5% of total car sales. With the largest known deposits of lithium in Europe, the Infrastructure Ministry wants the Rada to pass a package of laws to promote electric car and car battery manufacture in Ukraine.

Ukraine’s three electric charger companies – Elecar, TOKA and VLS Energy – are moving into the EU market,

the Kyiv Post reports. Zaporizhia-based Elecar is selling its car chargers in Poland. VLS, another charger maker, has opened a dealership in Dusseldorf. And TOKA has applied for a license to open charging stations in the EU. At home, TOKA recently signed a letter of intent to install chargers by 2020 in all of OKKO’s 396 gas stations nationwide, the Post reports.

Hungary’s New Work Serviced Offices makes its first expansion from Central Europe to Eastern Europe, opening a co-working space on the third floor of Globus 2 shopping center on Kyiv’s Independence Square.

The 960-space, called New Work Labs, includes meeting rooms, a conference room for up to 60 people, an event area, Skype rooms, a kitchen, a coffee bar and ‘recreational islands.’ Established in Budapest in 2012, the company has 12 locations in Central Europe -- Budapest, Prague and Warsaw.

The new KFC restaurant on the Maidan remained closed through the weekend,

a sequel to the misfire by Varus, the Dnipro-based Yum! franchisee which chose the 5th anniversary date of the Maidan protest to open in the landmark House of Trade Unions building. In 1997, Pepsico sold its restaurant division, including KFC, to Tricon Global Restaurants, the forerunner of Yum! In the Yum! organization, the two Ukraine franchises, with a total of 13 restaurants, are franchised out of Moscow.

By James Brooke

For comments and story tips, James Brooke can be reached at: jbrooke@ubn.news For more Business News from Ukraine visit Ukraine Business News' site: www.ubn.news. This article has been published on Fryday's website with permission from Ukraine Business News.

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