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Vladimir Putin on screen in a classroom where children and teacher discuss his speech — symbol of Kremlin’s ideological pressure on Belarusian education

Drone, children, and provocation: how the Kremlin tries to drag Belarus into the war

Politics 06/17/2026, 21:18
The Ukrainian General Staff called the claims about a 'drone with Belarusian children' in Bryansk a false provocation by the Kremlin, the goal of which is to drag Minsk into the war. The Belarusian MFA condemned the incident but demanded explanations from Kyiv, while the reality on the occupied territories of Ukraine speaks of systematic attacks on schools and the recruitment of children into the Russian army. 🚫🇺🇦🇷🇺
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Law enforcement officers and military personnel checking citizens' documents on the street in Odesa in the context of the TCC reform

Resonance in Odesa: Ukraine's Ministry of Defense Announces Total Inspection of TCCs and System Reform

Politics 06/17/2026, 20:53
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has announced a total inspection of all TCCs and a reform of the mobilization system against the backdrop of scandals in Odesa. Deputy Minister Baniuk called violence against future defenders unacceptable and announced the creation of new hubs for conscripts. Investigations by the GBR and SBU have already uncovered facts of torture and extortion of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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