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Zelenskyy on meeting with Trump: Air defense, missile licenses and 'winter package' for Ukraine

Politics 06/16/2026, 15:50

Zelenskyy revealed details of the meeting with Trump at the G7 summit: agreed on air defense, missile licenses and a 'winter package' for the energy sector. G7 leaders confirmed that they do not see Russia's readiness for peace and supported increased sanctions. 🇺🇦🇺🇸🤝

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Trump Admits Putin's Weakened Position: G7 Summit Details and Plans to Meet Zelensky

Politics 06/16/2026, 15:54

Trump admits Putin is currently weaker regarding the war in Ukraine. Merz and Zelensky will meet after the G7 summit to find a "window of opportunity." Kyiv proposed a leaders' meeting via intermediaries. 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇷🇺

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China Rejects EU Accusations: Beijing Calls Claims of Training Russian Soldiers 'Slander'

Politics 06/16/2026, 15:44

China has sharply responded to accusations by the European Union. 🇨🇳🇪🇺 Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian called the claims about training Russian soldiers "slander." Kaja Kallas asserts that the EU has data on the training of hundreds of military personnel in China. 🚀🤖

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Support in the Fire: How Assistance Payments for Critical Infrastructure Workers Will Change

Politics 06/16/2026, 15:37

The government has expanded the circle of recipients of assistance for those injured at critical infrastructure facilities. Now, supplementary payments are due when a disability group changes, and an application can be filed within 3 years after the cancellation of martial law. 🇺🇦💰

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Trump Announces Personal Meeting with Zelenskyy and Calls Russia's Losses 'Madness'

Politics 06/16/2026, 15:34

Donald Trump announced a personal meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss the war in Ukraine. The US President called Russia's losses 'madness,' citing a figure of 35,000 soldiers in a month, and stated the necessity of an agreement. 🇺🇸🇺🇦🤝

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Sibiga Discussed with Rubio a Plan to Pressure Putin: From the Iranian Nuclear Scenario to the Defense of the Lavra

Politics 06/16/2026, 15:31

The Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andriy Sibiga, met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the G7 summit. The diplomats discussed how to force Putin to sit at the negotiating table, using the example of the deal with Iran and the successes of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the front lines. Sibiga also emphasized that strikes on the Lavra are a war against Ukrainian identity. 🇺🇦🇺🇸🤝

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Moscow rejects Zelensky's idea of meeting Putin at the G7 summit: 'No official channels'

Politics 06/16/2026, 15:11

The Kremlin rejected Zelensky's idea of meeting Putin at the G7 summit in France. Dmitry Peskov stated that there are no official communication channels and proposed that the Ukrainian leader come to Moscow if he is ready for serious negotiations. 🇷🇺🇺🇦

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Digital Front: How Ukrainian Soldiers Now Sign Contracts via the 'Army+' App

Politics 06/16/2026, 15:08

The Ukrainian army is going digital: contracts can now be signed via the 'Army+' app. 📱⚔️ The new feature simplifies report submission and speeds up document processing for the AFU and GSTS. This is part of the plan to transition to a contract system and demobilization.

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Results of the first NMT-2026 sessions: who can access scores and how to form the application card

Politics 06/16/2026, 12:51

📊 As of June 16, results of the first NMT-2026 sessions are available in personal accounts! Check your scores, generate your Information Card, and get ready for admission. ⏳ For those who took the test after June 3 — results will be available later. #NMT2026 #Admission #University

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Syrsky changes strategy: new drone units in the north and focus on the sergeant corps

Politics 06/16/2026, 12:44

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrsky, ordered to strengthen the northern border with new drone units. The main emphasis is on the development of the sergeant corps and reconnaissance. The SBGS records a change in enemy tactics on the border with Russia, but warns of the risk of provocations from Belarus 🇺🇦🚁🛡️

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Trump Shifts Focus to Ukraine: Europe Fears Losing Control Over the Peace Process

Politics 06/16/2026, 12:34

Europe in panic: Trump decides to take control of the Ukraine peace process, fearing it will destroy the pressure strategy on Russia 🇺🇸🇪🇺. Macron and Zelenskyy insist: Europe must be an ally, not a mediator. 🤝🌍

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Fakes instead of victories: how Russia uses AI for disinformation about Konstantynivka

Politics 06/16/2026, 12:26

ISW and the Ukrainian command have exposed a new Russian tactic: using AI to create fake videos about the capture of Konstantynivka. General Bakulin confirmed that Russia's actual losses in the city are exaggerated, and "victory" footage often leads to attacks on Russian positions themselves. 🤖🚩🇺🇦

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Strike on the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra: How Russia Tries to Hide the Attack and Break the Will of Ukrainians

Politics 06/16/2026, 12:14

🔥 Strike on the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra: Russia tries to hide the attack and break the will of Ukrainians. Fire in the Dormition Cathedral, evacuation of ancient icons, and information warfare — all this is part of a massive attack. 🇺🇦🛡️

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Massive Attack: 132 Drones and 'Iskanders' Against Ukraine — June 16 Night Results

Politics 06/16/2026, 12:04

🚨 Massive Attack: Russia launched 132 drones and 2 'Iskander-M' missiles at Ukraine. Air defense shot down 114 targets, but the threat remains. 🏰 The Kharkiv Zoo and the Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra were hit, where a catastrophe was averted. 🛡️

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Zelenskyy vs. Fedorov? Analysis of Rumors About Conflict in Ukrainian Leadership

Politics 06/16/2026, 11:57

Ukrainian elites are discussing a possible conflict between Zelenskyy and Defense Minister Fedorov. 🇺🇦 Rumors link this to air defense issues, budget struggles, and confrontation with Arakhamia. Officially, both sides deny friction, but intrigues continue. 🤝🔥

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The End of the Aurus Era: The Tatarstan Plant Closes as the 'Symbol of Independence' Fades into History

Politics 06/16/2026, 11:46

🚗 The Aurus project is deemed a failure: the plant in Tatarstan will close by the end of 2026, and the Moscow office in September. Instead of 5,000 cars a year, fewer than 250 were assembled. Even Putin's armored car cannot save the situation. 🇷🇺💸

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Crisis in the tandem: how Zelensky and Budanov resolved the conflict and shifted the balance of power

Politics 06/16/2026, 11:42

Zelensky and Budanov resolved the conflict: how a personal conversation saved the tandem from a breakup and changed the rules of the game in the President's Office. 🇺🇦🤝 Sources in the government reported that the crisis was overcome thanks to working on past mistakes and understanding differences in temperaments.

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Bad weather in Ukraine: rain, thunderstorms and flooding against the backdrop of a forecast for warming by the weekend

Politics 06/16/2026, 07:51

Ukraine under the rain: on June 16, thunderstorms and downpours swept across the country, and roads in Kyiv were flooded. Meteorologists promise warming up to +29°C by the weekend 🌧️📈

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