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Record Russian Losses in July: Zelenskyy Links Destruction of 30,000 Troops to Drone Operations

Politics 08/04/2026, 23:33

Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Russia's losses for July: over 30,000 destroyed military personnel, confirmed by video. The President stated that drones were the main instrument of defeat and promised their further large-scale deployment. 🇺🇦🚁

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Ukraine and the EU: Spain and Italy Support Accession, but Poland, Germany, and France Cool Off

Politics 08/04/2026, 23:30

A Polling Europe survey revealed a split in the EU: Spain (65%) and Italy (52%) support Ukraine's accession, but sentiments are worsening in Poland, Germany, and France. In Poland, resistance reached 49% amidst a diplomatic scandal over the UPA and the revocation of Zelenskyy's Order of the White Eagle. 🇪🇺🇺🇦🇵🇱

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Bureaucracy vs. Heat: How Kyiv Lost a Billion on Backup Heating

Politics 08/04/2026, 23:22

Kyiv returned 1.25 billion UAH allocated for backup heating to the budget due to bureaucratic delays. Experts warn: the city lost time preparing for winter, and the capital has become a laggard in implementing resilience plans. ❄️🏭

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Iran changes the rules of the game: Tehran may allow Europe to mine-clear the Strait of Hormuz for the first time

Politics 08/04/2026, 23:18

Iran may allow European countries to mine-clear the Strait of Hormuz for the first time. This step will be part of negotiations with the US and will require security guarantees. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the parties are a step away from an agreement on free navigation. 🚢🌊🇮🇷

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Polish interceptors scramble again: Il-20 violates NATO borders off the Baltic coast

Politics 08/04/2026, 23:11

Polish fighters intercepted a Russian Il-20 56 km from Koszalin. The Polish Defense Minister called it a provocation to test NATO. This is not the first incident over the Baltic: previously, Russia violated flight rules by turning off transponders. 🇵🇱✈️🇷🇺

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Zelenskyy names three priorities for EU integration: from security to survival this winter

Politics 08/04/2026, 23:04

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has identified three key areas for work with the EU: continental security, sectoral integration, and critically important support for the winter. Despite the blocking of negotiations by Hungary, Kyiv is aiming to open new accession clusters. 🇺🇦🇪🇺

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Safety rules: how to properly take pets to shelters during air raids

Politics 08/04/2026, 22:45

Ukrainians have officially been allowed to take pets to shelters during air raids. 🐕🏚️ However, the State Service of Food Safety and Consumer Protection reminded about strict rules: owners bear full responsibility for pets, and dogs of dangerous breeds must be kept in a muzzle and on a short leash. This is necessary for the safety of children and the elderly in bomb shelters. 🚨

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New Tasks for Igor Klimenko: Zelenskyy Sets Priorities for NSDC Secretary

Politics 08/04/2026, 22:38

Vladimir Zelenskyy has defined priorities for the new NSDC Secretary, Igor Klimenko. Main tasks: coordination of services before winter, localization of air defense production, and fighting cyber threats. 🇺🇦🛡️

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Tactical Shift: Russia Abandons Mass Assaults in Favor of Stealthy Force Accumulation

Politics 08/04/2026, 22:31

Russian troops are changing tactics: instead of mass armored attacks, they are shifting to the covert accumulation of forces for targeted breakthroughs. National Guard representative Ruslan Muzychuk spoke about the failure of the assault attempt near Shakhovo and new threats on the Pokrovsk direction 🇺🇦🛑

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Dmytro Karchuk: From Detention at the Border to Accusations of Sabotage on the 'Nord Stream'

Politics 08/04/2026, 22:28

Co-owner of CEO Club Ukraine Dmytro Karchuk does not admit guilt in the cases of bicycle theft and sabotage on 'Nord Stream'. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine confirmed that the entrepreneur will appeal the decision of the German investigation through lawyers. 🇺🇦🇩🇪⚖️

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Without a single shot: how Ukrainian special forces captured two Russian soldiers in their own hideout

Politics 08/04/2026, 22:13

Ukrainian special forces captured two Russian soldiers without a single shot! 🇺🇦🔫 The operation took place behind enemy lines, where SOF soldiers discovered well-camouflaged hideouts. This event highlights the importance of replenishing the exchange fund to return Ukrainian defenders. #Ukraine #SOF #Prisoners

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Strike on southern Odesa region: residential building destroyed, casualties reported

Politics 08/04/2026, 22:02

Russian forces struck the southern Odesa region. A private residential building was destroyed, and two people were injured. Firefighters extinguished the fire; emergency services are working at the scene. 🔥🚑

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Alarm signals: Ukrainian intelligence detects signs of preparation for a new mobilization in Russia

Politics 08/04/2026, 21:42

The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine has detected alarming signs of preparation for a new mobilization in the Russian Federation: a decline in the number of contractors, a surge in vacancies for military registration, and an increase in search queries about conscription. Intelligence believes that before the elections, the Kremlin will not announce a general conscription but will intensify forced recruitment and pressure on employers. 🇷🇺📉🚨

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Damascus vs Moscow: How Oil Became the Key to Lifting US Sanctions

Politics 08/04/2026, 21:23

Syria is ready to sharply reduce imports of Russian oil to lift US sanctions. 🛢️🇺🇸 In exchange for abandoning Russian energy carriers, Damascus hopes for the cancellation of the SST status and the attraction of Western investors such as TotalEnergies and ConocoPhillips. 🇫🇷🇷

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New rights for military personnel with criminal records: how the lives of fighters released for the front will change

Politics 08/04/2026, 21:02

Ukraine has expanded the rights of military personnel with criminal records: they now receive full 15-day leaves and can be transferred to regular units. The law, signed by the President, eliminates inequality for fighters released for the front. 🇺🇦📜

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Ukrainian Ballistic Missile 'Sapsan': From the 2018 Parade to First Combat Use and New Tests

Politics 08/04/2026, 20:41

The Ukrainian ballistic missile 'Sapsan' has gone from a demonstration at a parade in 2018 to actual combat use in 2025. Experts report a 30% cost reduction and increased accuracy following new tests in 2026. 🚀🇺🇦

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«Safari» in Kherson: Zelenskyy Condemns Drone Attack on Vegetable Seller and Calls for Global Pressure on Russia

Politics 08/04/2026, 20:44

In Kherson, a Russian drone staged a «hunt» for a vegetable seller, injuring him with shrapnel. Volodymyr Zelenskyy called this a «safari» and stated that Russia admitted to the crime by posting the video. The President urged allies to increase pressure to force Moscow to think about the end of the war, rather than new attacks. 🚁🚫🥬

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Child dies behind the wheel of a patrol car: Police officer in Pryluky sentenced to 8 years in prison

Politics 08/04/2026, 20:23

A court in Pryluky sentenced a policewoman to 8 years in prison for a fatal traffic accident in which a six-year-old girl died. The officer violated traffic rules on a pedestrian crossing while driving a service vehicle, despite having flashing lights activated. She was also ordered to pay 6 million UAH in moral damages. ⚖️🚓

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