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VIDEO: Meet Ukrainian environmental activist Anna Bogushenko

Anna Bogushenko is one of the leaders of Ukraine’s new generation of eco-warriors who are fighting to protect Ukraine against environmental disasters.

McDonald’s executive ready to grow in Ukraine

Yuliya Badritdinova, the Managing director of McDonald’s Ukraine, spoke with the Kyiv Post about her strategy for success and plans for the company’s future in Ukraine.

Monobank founders bring their success to the UK

Ukraine’s mobile-only bank is heading to Britain, where it’s founders are preparing to roll out a new neobank next month.

‘Mr. Jones’ brings global attention to the Holodomor

A new film that spotlights a journalist’s courageous coverage of the darkest chapter in Ukrainian history premiered in Ukraine on Nov. 28.

The week in cartoons

See this week’s cartoons, with the Ihor Kolomoisky-orchestrated protests at the central bank, the fake Tesla shares racket, Estonia’s bicycle gift to Zelensky and more.

Noteworthy:

Reuters: Russia arrests suspected Ukrainian spy in Crimea

UNIAN: Ukraine, Russia hold unannounced bilateral gas talks in Vienna

Interfax-Ukraine: National Police, SBU raid premises of Ukrgazvydobuvannia

UkrInform: Former VAB Bank senior executives put on wanted list

UkrInform: Court leaves former MP Pashynsky in custody until Jan. 29

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