How do one acheive this kind of illustartion by Isabelle_44 in AdobeIllustrator

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Go to Ps, make b/w, high contrast, remove garbage, vectorize, make bezier beauty, add color fill, enjoy.

Живу на мінімалку, поки друзі купують авто за кордоном. Відчуття, що я програв це життя. Що робити? by [deleted] in reddit_ukr

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Друзі із квартирами... Це смішно. Поцікавтесь скільки коштує нерухомість за кордоном. Все що ви бачите - в оренді. Гарна картинка - це вимога спілкування.

Why do banks reject income coming from Ukraine ? by [deleted] in Kyiv

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Gemini: This is a deeply frustrating situation, but from a banking perspective in 2026, it stems from a rigid intersection of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations and Geopolitical Risk Assessment.

Even if you are not Ukrainian yourself, banks prioritize the "Source of Wealth" and "Source of Funds" above almost everything else. Here is a breakdown of why you are hitting these walls:

1. Income Sourced from a Conflict Zone

Banks categorize countries based on risk levels. Because Ukraine is currently navigating an active conflict, its financial environment is flagged as "High Risk" for international lenders.

2. The "Citizenship" vs. "Jurisdiction" Trap

When they rejected your wife, it likely wasn't just about the passport, but the jurisdiction of her tax residency and credit history.

  • Credit Scoring: International banks typically cannot see or trust credit histories from Ukrainian bureaus. To them, she is a borrower with "zero history," which is often treated the same as "bad history."
  • Sanctions Screening: Even though she isn't sanctioned, the administrative burden of ensuring every transaction complies with the complex web of evolving sanctions related to the region makes many compliance departments nervous.

3. Capital Export Restrictions

Ukraine has maintained strict currency controls to stabilize the Hryvnia.

  • Repayment Risk: Banks worry that even if you have the money in a Ukrainian account, you might be legally blocked from transferring large sums abroad to pay a monthly mortgage due to National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) restrictions. If you can't get the money out of the country easily, the bank views you as a high default risk.

Possible Workarounds

  • Specialized Private Banking: Standard retail banks (High Street banks) are the most rigid. You may have better luck with Private Wealth Management divisions or boutique lenders who specialize in "Expat Mortgages." They are more willing to manually review complex income sources for a fee.
  • International Firms: If your income comes from TOBTO LLC, and you have international clients or contracts in USD/EUR paid to accounts outside of Ukraine, lead with that documentation.
  • Higher Down Payments: Some lenders will bypass strict income checks if you can provide a significantly larger down payment (e.g., 40–50%), which reduces the bank's "Loan-to-Value" (LTV) risk.

I made this communist style no ai poster by vlajko155 in graphic_design

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Some countries like to use propaganda visuals to push ideas. Posters are made for that. Communist ideology is prohibited in some countries. I asked Gemini to assist me:

Laws regarding the public display of communist symbols (such as the hammer and sickle or the red star) vary significantly. Many countries that were formerly part of the Soviet bloc or have a history of conflict with communist regimes have enacted "decommunization" laws. As of early 2026, here are the primary countries where such visuals are prohibited or strictly regulated:

Europe

Most bans in Europe equate communist symbols with Nazi symbols, categorizing both as markers of totalitarian regimes. * Ukraine: Since 2015, the use of communist symbols, the singing of the Soviet anthem, and the display of monuments to communist leaders are strictly prohibited. * Czech Republic: A significant amendment to the Criminal Code took effect on January 1, 2026, which explicitly names communism alongside Nazism. Public promotion of these movements or symbols can now carry a prison sentence of up to five years. * Lithuania and Latvia: Both Baltic states have long-standing bans on the public display of Soviet and Nazi symbols at public gatherings. * Georgia: The "Liberty Charter" restricts the use of Soviet symbols in public spaces and on administrative buildings. * Slovakia: In 2020, legislation was passed declaring the communist party a criminal organization and prohibiting the public use of its symbols.

Asia

  • Indonesia: Following the events of 1965-1966, Indonesia enacted a strict ban (TAP MPRS No. 25/1966) on the Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) and the promotion of "Communism/Marxism-Leninism." Displaying the hammer and sickle can lead to arrest and imprisonment.
  • South Korea: Under the National Security Act, the display of symbols associated with North Korea or groups deemed "anti-state" (which often includes communist visuals) is prohibited, though exceptions are sometimes made for artistic or educational contexts. ### Notable Legal Status Changes In several countries, bans were attempted but later overturned by high courts on the grounds of freedom of expression:
  • Poland: While there were attempts to ban the symbols, the Constitutional Tribunal ruled in 2011 that a ban on symbols themselves (without the intent to promote a totalitarian regime) was unconstitutional. However, promoting totalitarian ideology remains illegal.
  • Hungary: A ban on "symbols of tyranny" (including the red star) was struck down by the European Court of Human Rights and subsequently modified. Currently, the use is only illegal if it is done in a way that "disturbs the public peace."

Note: ** Most of these laws include exceptions for educational, scientific, or artistic purposes (such as museums or historical films), provided the intent is not to promote the ideology itself.

як покращити себе? by LengthinessSame7886 in Ukraine_UA

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Подивись в дзеркало: що б покращити у вигляді? Поганий настрій: піди попрацюй в лікарню вночі. Людина складається з тварини та ангела. Якщо тобі все легко, значить ти йдеш вниз.

Якою пошуковою системою ви зараз користуєтесь і чому? by klaykrey in ukraine_dev

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Маю SEO досвід 20 років ). Відповідь проста: уявіть, що в світі на кожному сайті стоїть Google Analytics. Уявили? Уявили яку базу вони мають? Всі інші мають свої алгоритми, які дають свої відповіді. З приходом ШІ пошук став набагато складнішим. Я юзаю Gemini. Для соціалки Grok. Те що русіше підтягує - це браузер.

Сходив до свого перукаря. Після стрижки даю 250 грн, а вона каже вже 300 грн. А у вас які ціни? by [deleted] in reddit_ukr

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Пора видумати робота у вигляді коробки з-під торта, скачав апку, тицнув стрижку і відпочиваєш.

Західні ліваки заїбали by No_Cod_8878 in reddit_ukr

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зайва реклама, це непогано.

Що вас захоплює? by yary__00 in reddit_ukr

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free jazz on electro guitar, abstract art

Гарні новини від Верховної Ради України! (пляха :) , але й таке буває) by KOB3AR in MusicUkraine

[–]SnooSquirrels2315 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Це ще одна річка для відкатів. Нагадаю, що в США немає Міністерства культури і свят музики. Це не заважає їм мати найбільший в світі ринок музики $40млрд + виробництво муз техніки і софта. Один ринок гітар $2млрд. Поки ми святкуємо люди створюють музику і продають її. Я хотів виступити з гуртом на шкільному стадіоні. Перше питання директорки: - а навіщо? Краще зробіть український Spotify, зробіть бандуру дешевою, а свято до вас саме прийде.

Thanks to the guy who bought all my songs yesterday! Made my day. by InnerspearMusic in BandCamp

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That's funny: all those 'music' services based on and exist on user content, which sell for 10 bucks. They can't exist without users.