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☆ Ukrainian designers 'escape reality' at London Fashion Week
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-21 | by ( Sarah Mills | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/3] Models present creations by Ukrainian designer Ivan Frolov during the "Ukraine Fashion Week presents: FROLOV, KSENIASCHNAIDER, PASKAL" show during London Fashion Week in London, Britain, February 21, 2023. REUTERS/Henry NichollsLONDON, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Unable to show in their war-torn homeland, three Ukrainian fashion designers hit the runway at London Fashion Week on Tuesday, delighted to showcase some colour and joy. In the first of back-to-back shows, fashion house KSENIASCHNAIDER mixed denim jeans and dresses with white tops and multicoloured patchwork outfits in an eco-friendly collection. "I just want to say how we appreciate London Fashion Week and The British Fashion Council," he added, saying the support was vital to keep their businesses going. Keen to make sure their talent is seen, Ukrainian designers will also be showing in Berlin and Copenhagen.

☆ Ukraine is raising funds to build a strike force of 1,000 exploding drones to help defeat Russia
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-23 | by ( Sam Tabahriti | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A Ukrainian intelligence unit has appealed for funds to buy up to 1,000 exploding drones. Both Ukrainian and Russian forces have made extensive use of drones in the conflict. The Kryla, part of Ukraine's military-intelligence service, wants a fleet of 1,000 so-called first-person-view drones to help defend its front line against Russian forces. The defense ministry said such drones could collect intelligence and essentially function as snipers from a distance of about 6 miles. Funds are being raised through the "Starlife-Charity" foundation, which has helped Ukrainian forces since Russia invaded in February.

☆ Ukraine is raising funds to build a strike force of 1,000 kamikaze drones to help defeat Russia
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-22 | by ( Sam Tabahriti | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A Ukraine intelligence unit has appealed for funds to buy up to 1,000 kamikaze drones. Both Ukrainian and Russian forces have made extensive use of suicide drones in the conflict. The "Kryla," part of Ukraine's military intelligence service, wants a fleet of 1,000 so-called first-person-view drones to help defend its front line against Russian forces. Funds are being raised through the "Starlife-Charity" foundation, which has helped Ukrainian forces since Russia invaded last February. The defense ministry didn't immediately respond to a request for comment from Insider.

☆ Former astronaut Scott Kelly says Russians have been 'brainwashed' over Ukraine
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-20 | by ( Ryan Hogg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Former astronaut Scott Kelly said Russians defending the war in Ukraine have been "brainwashed." The former astronaut became an online "troll" of Russia's former space chief earlier this year. Kelly has used his 5.3 million followers on Twitter to blast Russia's attack on Ukraine, and played a part in the departure of Russia's top space official. Trolling to oblivionKelly spent 340 days on the International Space Station with NASA as part of a program run in collaboration with Russia's space agency Roscosmos. But he also directed his anger at Russians more generally who endorse a message that Russia is defending itself from Ukrainian "Nazis".

[1/5] The first train from Kyiv to Kherson arrives after Russia's military retreat from the city, at the main train station in Kherson, Ukraine November 19, 2022. Ukrainian forces liberated Kherson from Russian occupation on Nov. 11 in what amounted to another major battlefield setback for Moscow. It had been the only regional capital captured by Russian forces since the Feb. 24 invasion. The event included a performance by Ukrainian rock singer Oleh Skrypka, with passengers in the crowd, including Ukrainian soldiers, singing along. The southeastern city of Mariupol, which was heavily damaged earlier this year and is still occupied by Russian forces, is among the other destinations.

☆ Ukraine seeks funds for naval drones to counter Russian missile strikes
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-11 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

KYIV, Nov 11 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday backed a fundraising campaign to help Ukraine build a fleet of naval drones to protect its cities against Russian missile strikes from the Black Sea. "We must defend the waters of our seas and peaceful cities from Russian missiles launched from ships," Zelenskiy wrote on the Telegram messaging app. "Naval drones will also help unblock the corridor for civilian ships transporting grain for the world." Russia started blockading Ukraine's Black Sea ports soon after the February invasion, blocking grain exports. "I am sure that millions of people will support this important area of Ukraine's defence," Zelenskiy wrote of the naval drone fundraising campaign.

☆ Ukraine is crowdfunding a new fleet of drone boats to take on the Russian navy, and for just $250,000, it'll let people name one
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-11 | by ( Charles R. Davis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Ukraine has launched a crowdfunding appeal for a fleet of naval drones. The effort comes after Ukraine used the drones to strike Russia's Black Sea Fleet. Last month, a swarm of Ukrainian naval and aerial drones attacked Russia's Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol, a port city in Crimea, which Russia illegally annexed in 2014. Oleksiy Neizhpapa, commander of the Ukrainian Navy, claimed Friday that they can also do more than just pester ships at port. "Such naval drones have already proven their effectiveness, and can change the situation in the Black Sea significantly."

☆ A 36-hour crowdfunding burst funded 60 armoured personnel carriers vital for Ukraine's winter warfare
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-05 | by ( Alia Shoaib | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

60 British FV103 Spartan armored personnel carriers were purchased in 36 hours through crowdfunding. Charity founder Prytula, a popular Ukrainian TV presenter, visited the UK to check on the vehicles before beginning the crowdfunding. The Prytula Foundation has also funded cars, drones, communication systems, and medical equipment. Maria Pysarenko, media manager at the Prytula Foundation, said they could often tap into public sentiments to raise money for the war effort, The Guardian reported. He has helped send at least 500 drones to support the Ukrainian war effort, he told a Bloomberg interview.

☆ Ukraine has taken delivery of its first mine-clearing machine, which was made by a British company and cost almost $500,000
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( Sam Tabahriti | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Ukraine received its first mine-clearing machine, the Armtrac 400, which was made by a UK company. download the app Email address By clicking ‘Sign up’, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider as well as other partner offers and accept our Terms of Service and Privacy PolicyUkraine has taken delivery of its first mine-clearing machine, which was made by a British company. Funds raised through the initiative have allowed Ukraine to buy an Armtrac 400 for the Kharkiv region, which is no longer occupied but remains contaminated with mines. Ukraine paid almost $500,000 for the Armtrac 400. UNITED24The mine-clearing vehicle was developed and manufactured by Armtrac, based near Cambridge, England.

☆ 'Star Wars' actor Mark Hamill is helping donate drones to defend the skies over Ukraine against 'the evil empire'
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-22 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Mark Hamill told Bloomberg he's helped send 500 drones to Ukraine through the country's United24 initiative. The "Army of Drones" program is collecting drone donations to "constantly monitor the front line." Hamill urged "everyone to come together and help Ukraine stand up in this war with the evil empire," Deadline reported. Other ambassadors of the "Army of Drones" program include Barbra Streisand, Liev Schreiber, Imagine Dragons, and Balenciaga creative director Demna, Deadline reported. Representatives for the "Army of Drones" program and Hamill did not immediately respond to Insider's requests for comment.

☆ Andriy Shevchenko: Ukraine soccer legend says 'please don't forget about us'
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-12 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Since the war started, Ukraine needs a lot of help,” Shevchenko, who won the Ballon D’Or in 2004, says, adding that he’s in communication with Zelensky. The UN watchdog has warned that fighting at the occupied complex risks a “nuclear disaster.”“We don’t have to forget what’s going on in Ukraine. “Ukrainian people, for us, we need incredible support from the world. “It was incredible to sit in the crowd of Scottish people and have incredible support for Ukraine. “I felt like we were playing at home because the people united around the terrible war in Ukraine and wanted Ukraine to do well.

☆ Elina Svitolina: Ukrainian tennis player on a 'mission' to help war-torn country
▼ + stars: | 2022-06-27 | by ( Ben Church Cnn Video Amy Li | Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina says she has a “mission” to help her country and wants to use her platform to provide hope to the war-torn nation. “One of the most important things as well is to keep their spirits up.”Elina Svitolina wants to use her platform to help Ukraine. Aged 16, Svitolina left Ukraine to pursue her sporting ambitions but always had her country in her heart. “He just explained what Ukraine really needs these days and how he sees the situation in Ukraine right now. “Of course, I’m still very, very sad about the situation that is happening right now and knowing how many people have lost their lives because of the invasion.

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