Media Center Ukraine Producer Department

Animals in Tuzly Lagoons National Nature Park continue to suffer from the consequences of ecocide caused by russia’s aggression against Ukraine. In early June 2026, 22 dead dolphins washed ashore. Since then, researchers have continued to record new cases. Over the past 50 days, a total of 74 dead cetaceans have been found along the park’s coastline. The figures were reported by Ivan Rusiev, Doctor of Biological Sciences and Head of the Research Department at Tuzly Lagoons National Nature Park.

According to the biologist, the ecosystem is suffering from the constant impact of warfare, including mine explosions, aerial bombardments, missile strikes, and the use of powerful sonar systems by military vessels. Together with his team, Ivan Rusiev documents every recorded case of ecocide.

Journalists can arrange interviews with Ivan Rusiev either online or in person by prior appointment.

• animals
• ecology
• russian crimes
• Odesa

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Foreign nationals who have voluntarily joined Ukraine’s defense continue to face serious administrative and bureaucratic obstacles both during and after their military service. Despite Ukraine’s efforts to attract more foreign volunteers, many report difficulties accessing essential military and veteran services, payments, benefits, and administrative procedures.

Participants:
– A group of foreign volunteers (anonymous) — service members currently serving or who previously served in the Armed Forces of Ukraine;
– Lera Burlakova, Ukrainian veteran and journalist.

Topics for discussion:
– Bureaucratic challenges faced by foreign volunteers;
– Unresolved issues related to military ID cards during the transition from a paper-based to a digital system;
– Problems with payments and benefits;
– Insufficient communication from government authorities;
– Possible solutions to these challenges.

• military

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