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Sanctions against the shadow fleet and a nuclear shield: UK tightens course against Russia at G7 summit

Politics 06/16/2026, 05:58

At the G7 summit, the UK announced tough sanctions against the Russian "shadow fleet" and imposed an embargo on LNG vessels. 🚢🚫 Simultaneously, London and Kyiv signed a 2-year nuclear agreement: uranium supplies for "Energoatom" will ensure light for Ukrainians this winter. ⚡🇬🇧🇺🇦

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Canada Breaks Through the European Front: First SAFE Program Contract and Ottawa's Strategic Pivot

Politics 06/16/2026, 05:55

Canada has secured its first contract under the European defense program SAFE worth $10 million, becoming the only non-European partner. 🇨🇦🇪🇺 Amidst Trump's threats to make Canada the "51st state," Ottawa is actively drawing closer to the EU and rejecting American military equipment in favor of Swedish alternatives. 🤝🚀

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Strict rules for newcomers: EU prepares 'safeguards' for Ukraine and Moldova

Politics 06/16/2026, 03:05

European Commissioner Marta Kos announced the creation of 'strict' safeguard mechanisms for new EU member states. Brussels wants to avoid repeating the Hungarian scenario and plans to limit the veto right for newcomers. Montenegro will be the first country where these new rules will be tested, while Ukraine insists on full membership without compromises. 🇪🇺🚫🇺🇦

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Geneva Agreement: US and Iran Agree on Ceasefire and Unblocking of the Strait of Hormuz

Politics 06/16/2026, 02:13

The US and Iran have agreed on a memorandum on a ceasefire and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. 🛑🛢️ Donald Trump confirmed the signing: the official ceremony will take place in Geneva. Oil markets are reacting with falling prices, but the issue of the nuclear program remains open. 📉🇮🇷

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B-52 Crash at Andrews Base: Legendary Bomber Crashes Immediately After Takeoff

Politics 06/16/2026, 01:20

🚨 Disaster at Andrews Base: legendary B-52 bomber crashes immediately after takeoff during tests. 🛑 This is not the first loss for the US Air Force this year — dozens of aircraft were destroyed in the Epic Fury operation alone. 🇺🇸

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Lukashenko apologized to Zelensky for harsh words, but warned: 'As they sing, so they are buried'

Politics 06/16/2026, 01:16

In an interview, Lukashenko apologized to Zelensky for harsh words, but explained this as a reaction to threats from Kyiv. The President of Belarus called on his Ukrainian colleague to "calm down" and not provoke Minsk, recalling his peace proposals from 2022. 🇧🇾🇺🇦

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Eagle Partner 2026: US, France, and Greece Join Peacekeeping Exercises in Armenia

Politics 06/16/2026, 01:09

In June 2026, Armenia will host the Eagle Partner exercises with participation from military personnel of the US, France, and Greece. The main focus is preparation for peacekeeping missions. The event takes place against the backdrop of Yerevan's rapprochement with the West and cooling relations with Russia. 🇦🇲🇺🇸🇫🇷

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Strike against the shadow fleet and factories: EU introduces new sanctions package against Russia's war machine

Politics 06/15/2026, 22:55

EU introduces new sanctions package against Russia's war machine: drone factories, Chinese suppliers, and the "shadow fleet" are hit 🚢🚫. Vlasuk: this is just the beginning, the 21st package with entry bans for military personnel and strikes on the energy sector is coming soon 🇪🇺🇷🇺

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Zelensky Urges EU to Accelerate Ukraine's Accession: 'We Have Earned the Right to Move Faster'

Politics 06/15/2026, 22:35

Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine has earned accelerated EU accession as a response to Russian aggression. The President emphasized Kyiv's readiness to open all negotiation clusters, noting that the first one has already been launched in Brussels. 🇺🇦🇪🇺

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Meeting in the US: Zelenskyy and Trump Discuss a Format Putin Will Find Hard to Refuse

Politics 06/15/2026, 22:30

Zelenskyy and Trump discussed a format for a meeting with Putin in the US that the Russian leader will find hard to refuse. If the Kremlin refuses again, the West is preparing additional pressure. 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇷🇺

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The End of the Orbán Era: Hungary Introduces Constitutional Ban on the Return of the Former Prime Minister to Power

Politics 06/15/2026, 22:01

The Hungarian parliament has made a historic decision: amendments have been introduced to the constitution limiting the Prime Minister's term to 8 years. The law, with retroactive effect, permanently closes the path to power for Viktor Orbán, who ruled the country for 16 years. The opposition calls this "personal bias," but the era of Fidesz is over.

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Blow to a Holy Site: Zelenskyy Discusses Attack on the Lavra with Patriarch Bartholomew

Politics 06/15/2026, 21:54

🔥 Zelenskyy discussed the strike on the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra with Patriarch Bartholomew. He called the attack "barbarism without justification". The President invited the Patriarch to Ukraine. 🇺🇦⛪️

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UN Verdict: The Sea of Azov is not a 'Russian Lake'. Tribunal confirms Ukraine's rights and Russia's violations

Politics 06/15/2026, 21:51

The UN Arbitral Tribunal has issued a verdict: the Sea of Azov is not a 'Russian Lake', but internal waters shared by two countries. The court confirmed Ukraine's sovereign rights and recognized Russia's violations during the construction of the bridge and laying of cables due to the lack of an environmental impact assessment. 🌊⚖️

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New Army Contracts in Ukraine: Three Service Types, High Pay, and Mobilization Deferral

Politics 06/15/2026, 21:48

As of June 15, three new types of military contracts are in effect in Ukraine. 🇺🇦 Infantrymen and shock troops can receive up to 460,000 UAH, and all contractors will receive a mobilization deferral after service. 📉💰

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Ukraine accuses UNESCO of inaction after strike on Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra

Politics 06/15/2026, 21:44

Ukraine criticized UNESCO for refusing to name Russia as the aggressor after the strike on the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. As a result of the attack, people were killed, and a fire destroyed a unique collection of costumes at the Dovzhenko film studio. 🔥🏛️

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Trump after Iran: '25,000 deaths per month' — US shifts focus to peace in Ukraine

Politics 06/15/2026, 21:41

🇺🇸 Trump shifts focus from Iran to Ukraine: '25,000 deaths per month is unacceptable'. Meeting with Zelenskyy and Putin at G7 is being prepared. 🤝🕊️

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The End of the Orbán Era: Hungary Adopts Amendments Permanently Closing the Path to Power for the Former Prime Minister

Politics 06/15/2026, 19:39

Hungary Rewrites History: Parliament Adopts Amendment Permanently Closing Orbán's Path to Power. ⚖️ Exclusive analysis of the consequences for the country's politics and the fate of the former Prime Minister.

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Change in Zelenskyy's route: why the Ukrainian delegation is flying to the G7 summit via Chisinau

Politics 06/15/2026, 19:33

The Ukrainian delegation is flying to the G7 summit via Chisinau, bypassing Poland. 🇺🇦✈️ The route change coincided with a diplomatic crisis over the UPA, but Kyiv claims the reason is security only. We analyze the flight details and political subtext. 🇨🇭🇫🇷

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