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Putin reveals the size of the grouping on the front: almost half of the Russian army is fighting Ukraine

Politics 06/12/2026, 18:59

Putin stated that more than 700,000 Russian military personnel are on the front in Ukraine — almost half of the entire Russian army. 🇷🇺📉 British intelligence estimates Moscow's losses at 500,000 people, while the number of contractors in Russia is falling by 20%. 📉💸

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Putin Reveals Russia's Plans to Create a 'Starlink Analog' for Controlling Heavy Drones

Politics 06/12/2026, 17:20

Vladimir Putin announced the launch of Russian satellites for drone control. According to him, the "Starlink analog" is already operational, and the constellation will be fully deployed by 2025. 🛰️🇷🇺

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Kyiv turns into a river: powerful downpour, hail, and flooding in the capital of Ukraine

Politics 06/12/2026, 16:49

Kyiv and the region were hit by a powerful storm: downpours turned streets into rivers, and cars are going underwater 🌧️🚗. Rescuers declared a yellow danger level due to hail and winds up to 20 m/s. Bad weather continues for the second day in many regions of Ukraine 🌪️.

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US and Iran on the Brink of a Deal: Ceasefire Memorandum Could Be Signed in Geneva Before the G7 Summit

Politics 06/12/2026, 16:06

Media reports suggest a potential signing of a memorandum between the US and Iran in Geneva before the G7 summit. The document could include a 60-day ceasefire and sanctions relief. Trump declared the war over, but Tehran has not yet confirmed participation in the ceremony. 🇺🇸🤝🇮🇷

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Ukraine launches a private recruitment market for foreigners: plan to double the number of legionnaires

Politics 06/12/2026, 15:59

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is launching a new recruitment market for foreigners with the involvement of private companies. 🇺🇦 The goal is to achieve a 1:1 parity between local fighters and legionnaires in the infantry. Experts warn: in winter, Russia may expand strikes on critical infrastructure. 🚂⚡

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Ukraine Army Reform: Who and When Will Be Eligible for Discharge

Politics 06/12/2026, 15:56

🇺🇦 By the end of the year, Ukraine will begin discharging military personnel who have been fighting since the start of the invasion. This is part of a large-scale army reform announced by Zelenskyy. Mass demobilization is currently not possible — priority is given to those who have been on the front lines the longest. ⚔️📅

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Ukraine changes the rules of the game: infantrymen to receive record salaries and new contracts with deferment

Politics 06/12/2026, 15:53

Ukraine introduces new rules for the army: infantrymen will receive up to 460,000 hryvnias and become the highest-paid in the world 🇺🇦💰. The Ministry of Defense announced three types of contracts with clear deferment from mobilization and the launch of a payment control system. 📉📈

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Alcohol and Lawlessness: Ombudsman Releases Disabled Persons from 'Corral' at Ternopil TCC

Politics 06/12/2026, 15:41

Disabled persons and people with mental disorders were found in the Ternopil TRSSC, where they were being illegally detained. The guard supervising the mobilized was drunk: alcohol in the blood exceeded the norm by 7 times. The Ombudsman released five citizens and recorded violations. 🚨🇺🇦

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Rebooting Ukrainian Vocational Education: New Standards, Equipment, and Programs from 2027

Politics 06/12/2026, 15:32

🇺🇦 Ukraine launches a major reboot of vocational education: new standards, equipment, and programs from 2027. Training will become more practical and adapted to the labor market. 🛠️📚 #education #vocational #Ukraine

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US Fatigue and Hope for Europe: How Ukrainians View External Support in 2026

Politics 06/12/2026, 15:09

Ukrainians are increasingly doubting the US, viewing them as war-weary, but trust in Europe is growing: 64% believe in the fairness of EU support. 🇺🇸📉🇪🇺📈

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Instead of peace — rockets: Zelenskyy warns of new wave of attacks and the threat of 'Oreshnik'

Politics 06/12/2026, 15:02

🚨 Zelenskyy: instead of peace — rockets. Russia does not give up attempts to strike Ukraine. In the coming days — high threat from 'Oreshnik'. Take care of yourself! 🇺🇦

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Oreshnik, which scares Ukraine: what the ghost city from which the missiles fly looks like

Politics 06/12/2026, 15:05

🚀 Oreshnik missiles, threatening Ukraine, are launched from the Kapustin Yar test range near the abandoned city of Znamensk. 🏙️ The city is in a neglected state, and its residents barely notice the launches. 🌍 The tests also damage Kazakhstan's ecology. #Oreshnik #KapustinYar #Znamensk

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Zelenskyy Announces Army Reform: New Contracts for Infantry and Salaries Up to 300,000 Hryvnias

Politics 06/12/2026, 14:59

Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a large-scale pay reform in the Armed Forces of Ukraine: infantrymen on the front line will receive up to 300,000 hryvnias, while the minimum salary in the rear will rise to 30,000. 🇺🇦💰 New contracts with clear service terms and expanded recruitment of foreign volunteers will come into effect as early as June.

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Logistical Collapse: How Strikes on Southern Bridges Forced Russia to Change Tactics

Politics 06/12/2026, 14:52

Strikes on southern logistics have paralyzed the offensive: assaults have been cut in half, and Russia is forced to compensate for losses with air power. The destruction of the Chonhar Bridge and the blockade of the R-208 highway have become critical choke points in the occupiers' supply chain. 🛑🚛💥

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13 hours in a shelter: hundreds of applicants in the Odesa region requested a retake of the NMT after exhaustion

Politics 06/12/2026, 14:41

🚨 In the Odesa region, 105 applicants requested a retake of the NMT after a 13-hour exam in shelters. The DCEEQ admits: exhaustion and air raids affected the results. 📉 #NMT #Odesa #Education

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Protection doesn't save: how medical workers in Ukraine are being directed to the Armed Forces of Ukraine by quotas and what this means for the healthcare system

Politics 06/12/2026, 14:16

🚨 The Ministry of Health of Ukraine confirmed: even with protection, medical workers can be de-protected for service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine — by quotas and voluntarily. The contract is for one year, after which you can return. But how will this affect the healthcare system? 🏥🇺🇦

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Sanctions over Roshchina's death: Ukraine penalizes judge Vakhrameev and propaganda media

Politics 06/12/2026, 14:09

Ukraine has imposed new sanctions on Russian judges and media outlets for their involvement in the death of journalist Victoria Roshchina. The list includes 29 individuals and 17 legal entities, including Judge Vakhrameev. Kyiv stated that this is only the beginning of retaliatory measures. 🇺🇦⚖️🚫

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Threat from the Kapustin Yar Range: Ukrainian Armed Forces Warn of Possible Strike by the 'Oreshnik' Ballistic Missile

Politics 06/12/2026, 14:01

⚠️ The AFU has warned of a high probability of a strike by the 'Oreshnik' ballistic missile from the Kapustin Yar range within 24 hours. Ukrainians are urged not to ignore the alarm, as air defense systems detect the launch only just before the strike. The previous use of the missile in Bila Tserkva revealed a gap between propaganda and reality. 🚀🇺🇦

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