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Founded: 2000
Ownership
Ukrainska Pravda was founded in April 2000 by journalist Heorhii Gongadze (murdered in September 2000) and co-founder Olena Prytula, who long owned and edited the outlet. In May 2021 Prytula sold it to Tomáš Fiala, the Czech-born founder and CEO of the Kyiv investment firm Dragon Capital, who is the current owner. It is run as a private commercial online publication independent of the Ukrainian state and of the country's domestic oligarch-TV groups.
Funding
Financed commercially through online advertising, subscriptions/membership and the resources of its private owner; it has historically relied on small-scale advertising and reader support rather than state or party subsidy.
Affiliation & stance
Ukrainska Pravda has no party or state ownership and a long record of investigative, anti-corruption reporting critical of successive governments; ownership by a private investor (Dragon Capital's Fiala) with editorial independence makes it INDEPENDENT rather than state- or oligarch-controlled. The site's INDEPENDENT/CENTER classification is appropriate.
Editorial lean
- Our estimate
- Center
- Measured from coverage
- Centerbased on 755
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Factual
77/100
Objective
861
Articles
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In 15 regions of Russia, restrictions on the sale of fuel were introduced for 24 hours
At least 15 regions in Russia implemented fuel sales restrictions on June 23 due to a fuel shortage caused by attacks on oil refining facilities by Ukrainian drones. The restrictions include limiting fuel purchases to specific volumes per person and banning refueling into cans. These measures were introduced in major regions such as Khanty-Mansiysk, Belgorod, Bryansk, Kursk, Tyumen, Novosibirsk, Saratov, Penza, Omsk, Voronezh, Murmansk, and Krasnoyarsk. Authorities cited the need to prevent artificial shortages and excessive demand. In Irkutsk Oblast, some gas stations imposed limits while others stopped operating entirely. Governor Igor Kobzev initially linked the fuel shortage to drone strikes but later removed this statement. In Vladimir Oblast, residents were urged to reduce car travel, and in North Ossetia, authorities ordered the creation of an emergency fuel reserve. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak described the situation as 'not simple but controlled,' attributing regional restrictions to temporary logistical issues. Fuel sales have effectively halted in Crimea after an attack on a logistics hub in the Kerch Strait, with the Russian Federal Antimonopoly Service also禁止
Development of the fighting (day 1586): Mutual destruction of logistics is underway, the Russians are doing it a little differently than the Ukrainians
The article provides a detailed overview of ongoing military developments on June 28, focusing on the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. It highlights the strategic efforts of both sides to disrupt each other’s logistics, with Ukraine targeting Russian fuel depots and infrastructure while Russia attempts to counter by attacking Ukrainian supply lines. The piece notes that Russia is strengthening its air defense around Moscow, possibly preparing to deploy Ukrainian-made ballistic missiles. It also reports on recent attacks on Russian facilities, including a refinery in Voronezh and damage to a factory in Volgograd. Ukraine has lost two MiG-29 aircraft in a single day, and there are ongoing battles in areas like Raj-Olexandrivka. The article emphasizes the evolving nature of the conflict, noting that neither side has achieved a decisive advantage. It includes maps and videos showing various combat activities, such as drone operations and the destruction of Russian military installations.
Ukraine is scaling up the use of ground-based drones to replace a third of the frontline infantry, Forbes reports
Ukraine is significantly expanding the use of ground drones to replace a third of infantry units on the front lines, according to Forbes. The shift is driven by the high risk faced by soldiers due to enemy drone surveillance, prompting military leadership to prioritize flexible ground platforms for logistics, mine clearance, evacuation, and direct combat roles. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has set a goal of supplying at least 50,000 such platforms to the armed forces by 2026. Domestic industry reports show a dramatic increase in production capacity, with over 25,000 units contracted in the first half of 2026 alone. Ground drones are now performing thousands of missions monthly, including logistical support, casualty evacuation, and combat operations. Specialized units have been established to further integrate these systems into frontline operations.
Ukraine reports two dead after night attacks by Russia, with the death toll in Kiev rising to 30.
At least two people were killed and eight injured in Russian air strikes on the Sumy region and Kryvyj Rih in Ukraine during the night of Thursday to Friday, according to Ukrainian authorities. This follows a large-scale Russian attack on Kyiv earlier in the week which killed at least 30 people and injured around 100 others. In response to the attacks, Ukraine conducted missile strikes on Belgorod in Russia, causing a fire at an energy facility and killing one woman, according to Russian media. The overnight strike on the city of Romny in the Sumy region hit a residential building, killing two women and injuring a man, reported regional administrator Oleh Hryhorov via Telegram. Another seven people were injured in a missile strike on Kryvyj Rih, according to military city administrator Oleksandr Vilkul. In Kyiv, teams discovered three more dead bodies during the night, bringing the total number of victims to 30, according to Reuters citing Ukrainian health authorities. Kyiv's military administrator Tymur Tkačenko stated that the attack injured 99 people. Moscow claimed the extensive attack was a response to Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, including those carried
Sibiga at a meeting with Sikorski proposed anti-crisis measures for relations with Poland
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha proposed a package of anti-crisis measures during a meeting in Warsaw with Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski aimed at easing tensions between the two countries. The proposal includes consultations between foreign ministries, organizing meetings of historians involved in the Polish-Ukrainian historical conference, and engaging religious leaders to support bilateral dialogue. Sybiha highlighted progress made over the past year-and-a-half in resolving sensitive historical issues, including the resumption of exhumation work and continued cooperation on historical research. He emphasized respect for both nations’ histories and called for maintaining dialogue to prevent further escalation. Poland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that discussions focused on constructive dialogue, de-escalating emotions, continuing military cooperation, and developing economic collaboration. Both sides stressed the importance of truth, mutual respect, and remembering victims as essential elements of their relations.
Rescuers showed a fire tornado in the Chernobyl zone
Firefighters in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone on Kyivshchyna territory responded to a fiery tornado caused by strong winds and dust storms. The incident highlights ongoing challenges faced by emergency services in the area, where atmospheric conditions have worsened, prompting residents to limit outdoor activities. The Ukrainian State Emergency Service (DSNS) provided direct quotes describing the intensity of the fire and the efforts of rescuers to contain it. The article emphasizes the resilience of emergency personnel amid unpredictable natural conditions.
In Germany, searches in the apartment of a Ukrainian woman suspected in the attack in Monaco
German authorities conducted searches at the residence of Anastasiia Berezovska, a Ukrainian citizen who has been placed under international arrest by Interpol for allegedly planning an attack on Vadym Yermolayev, a sanctioned Ukrainian businessman, in Monaco. The searches took place in the Main-Taunus district where Berezovska lived, and police also searched her car. According to reports, Berezovska is originally from Luhansk and has been living in Germany since March 2022 under temporary protection. She was reportedly seen in Frankfurt after the incident in Monaco. Media outlets previously reported that she likely traveled to Germany via Italy using a rented car. Earlier unconfirmed reports suggested that Ukraine’s Security Service might have been involved in the explosion. On June 29, an explosion in Monaco injured three people, including Yermolayev and his close associates, though the prosecutor's office in Monaco has yet to officially confirm their identities. Yermolayev is a prominent businessman based in Dnipro and was once among Ukraine’s wealthiest individuals.
Crimea is not isolated yet, but it has a critical problem: Zelensky has been leaked details
The article reports that while Crimea is not fully isolated from Russia, the Russian logistics system on the peninsula is facing increasing pressure. The President of Ukraine’s representative office in Crimea told LIGA.net that Russia can currently only reliably use the Kerch Bridge for supply routes. After Ukrainian military strikes on key infrastructure, problems have emerged including fuel shortages, power outages, and transportation disruptions. The report highlights that major roads like Rostov–Maripol–Berdyansk–Melitopol are under constant fire, and maritime logistics suffered significant losses after attacks on three ferry vessels at the Kavkaz port. Damage to bridges over the Northern Crimean Canal has also disrupted rail connections, and the Black Sea Fleet lost many ships. Despite these challenges, the Kerch Bridge remains the main stable route, though it faces structural risks due to repeated attacks.
In Kiev, the number of victims of the Russian strike has risen to 30, people are still being sought under the rubble
The article reports on the escalating casualties caused by a Russian missile attack on Kyiv on July 2nd. According to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (DSONS), three bodies were recovered from rubble overnight, bringing the total number of confirmed fatalities to 30. Search-and-rescue operations continue, with three people still missing. The head of Kyiv’s military administration, Timur Tkachenko, noted that another person died in a hospital after severe injuries from the attack. As of Thursday evening, 91 individuals had been injured. Environmental impacts include oil spills at Ochakivskyi Lake in Obolon district, prompting measures to contain pollution. The attack involved over 700 drones and rockets, with Ukrainian forces destroying most of them. President Zelenskyy criticized Western partners for not fulfilling defense commitments. The article also mentions ongoing mourning in Kyiv and related international developments.
SAP: Compound with OK "South" "scratched" apartments and cars that were registered to relatives
The Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) has filed a lawsuit against Colonel Maxim Vinnytskyi, commander of the 31st Separate Repair and Restoration Battalion under the 'South' Operational Command, alleging that he improperly acquired assets worth 7.3 million hryvnias. The assets—two cars and two apartments—were officially registered under his mother, roommate, and her close relative. SAPO claims that while these individuals were named as nominal owners, the soldier himself organized their purchase and paid for them. Financial analysis of the commander and his associates’ income and expenses revealed they lacked sufficient legal earnings to justify acquiring such assets. As a result, SAPO seeks to have the acquisitions deemed unjustified and to initiate civil confiscation due to reasonable doubts about the legality of their origin.
NATO summit in Ankara calls Russia a threat and promises Ukraine 140 billion euros for two years
The NATO summit in Ankara, scheduled for July 7–8, is expected to finalize a declaration designating Russia as a threat to Euro-Atlantic security and committing member states to provide Ukraine with €70 billion annually in military support over the next two years (€140 billion total). This commitment, primarily pushed by Germany, includes both new financial pledges and existing obligations such as the EU’s €90 billion loan package. The declaration will also recognize Ukraine not just as a recipient of NATO security assistance but as a provider of security for European allies. While some European countries have been hesitant to take on additional financial commitments, all NATO members appear to have reached an agreement on this key point. The final version of the declaration is expected to be confirmed by Friday, July 3.
Hungary unblocked the opening of the sixth cluster in negotiations with Ukraine Media
Ukrainska Pravda reports that Hungary has agreed to open the sixth negotiation cluster regarding Ukraine and Moldova’s accession to the EU, focusing on foreign policy, security policy, trade policy, and relations with third countries. This follows a previous blockage by Budapest on June 23, which prevented the sending of official letters from the EU to Kyiv and Chisinau. The move marks partial easing of Hungary’s position but does not resolve all issues, as Budapest still opposes starting procedures for the remaining four clusters. President Zelenskyy had called for opening all five clusters in July, but only the first cluster, 'Foundations,' has been officially opened so far. The process involves Ukraine and Moldova presenting their positions, followed by the European Commission drafting joint negotiating positions. While the formal opening of the sixth cluster is expected on July 14 during an EU ministers’ meeting, there is no consensus in Brussels for simultaneous opening of all clusters. Poland supports a gradual approach, aligning with growing sentiment among other member states.
Medvedev came to Iran for the farewell ceremony with Khamenei
Dmitry Medvedev, deputy head of Russia's Security Council, has arrived in Iran for a farewell ceremony for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who died as a result of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Tehran on February 28. The ceremony, which will take place from March 3 to 9, includes participation from Russian Foreign Ministry representatives, the Russian Orthodox Church, and Muslim clergy. Iranian media report that Khamenei’s funeral will be held in Mashhad, his birthplace. Earlier footage of the coffin was shared online. In January 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a strategic partnership agreement with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, including enhanced military cooperation supporting Russia’s war against Ukraine. The U.S. and Israel launched a military campaign targeting Iran’s regime, conducting nearly 900 attacks within the first 12 hours. President Trump announced Khamenei’s death late on February 28. Prior to the attack, the CIA identified Khamenei’s location.
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