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Trump Calls Pavlo Palisa a 'Great Hero': Details of Warm Words in Ankara

Politics 07/09/2026, 16:31

🇺🇸 Donald Trump called Ukrainian officer Pavlo Palisa a "great hero" during negotiations in Ankara. 🇺🇦 The Colonel, known by the callsign "Hunter," received high praise from the American leader for his work. #Ukraine #Trump #Palisa

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Trump confirms: US remains in NATO and will continue arms sales

Politics 07/09/2026, 16:27

Donald Trump has officially confirmed that the US will remain in NATO, despite past threats to withdraw from the Alliance. 🇺🇸🤝 The leader also stated his readiness to continue selling weapons to anyone interested, regardless of the purpose of their use. 🛡️

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Trump on talks with Putin: 'Why not end the war?' — Zelensky's reaction and summit details in Ankara

Politics 07/09/2026, 16:21

🇺🇸 Trump stated that Putin wants to end the war in Ukraine quickly and proposed Zelensky convey this message to him. 🤝 Zelensky sarcastically refused a visit to Moscow. Work on a peace agreement continues, but the process is complex. #Trump #Putin #Zelensky #Ukraine #Peace

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"Ukrainian drones are flying there": Zelenskyy sarcastically answers Trump's question about a trip to Moscow

Politics 07/09/2026, 16:25

🇺🇦 Zelenskyy sarcastically answered Trump's question about a trip to Moscow: "Ukrainian drones are flying there — it is unsafe". 🇺🇸 Trump asked directly, Zelenskyy answered with humor — but behind the joke lies a serious position: a meeting only in a neutral country. #Zelenskyy #Trump #Ukraine #PeaceNegotiations

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Trump on the Ukraine Peace Deal: 'It's Like a Fight in the Park' — Details of the Conversation with Zelensky in Ankara

Politics 07/09/2026, 16:15

Trump and Zelensky discussed the peace deal in Ankara: the US President compared the war to a 'fight in the park' and acknowledged the complexity of the process. In addition to diplomacy, the NATO summit is addressing the issue of Patriots 🇺🇸🇺🇦🤝

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Trump Announces Transfer of Patriot Missile System Production Rights to Ukraine: 'We'll Show Them How to Make Them'

Politics 07/09/2026, 16:08

Donald Trump told Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the US will transfer the right to produce Patriot missile systems to Ukraine. 🇺🇸🇺🇦 The US President promised that American companies would help set up the production of these systems, acknowledging that it is a complex but feasible task. This decision aims to solve the problem of an acute shortage of missiles for intercepting ballistic missiles. 🚀🛡️

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European Parliament backs Ukraine but urges smoothing of tensions with Poland

Politics 07/09/2026, 16:12

The European Parliament supported Ukraine's path to EU accession but expressed regret in the resolution over renaming an AFU unit in honor of the UPA, calling it a blow to relations with Poland. Kyiv supported the calls for accession but deemed the historical amendments inappropriate. 🇪🇺🇺🇦🇵🇱

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Trump on Ukraine's strikes on Russia: 'This is an escalation that could end the war'

Politics 07/09/2026, 16:05

🇺🇸 Trump supports Ukraine's strikes on Russia: 'This is an escalation that could end the war'. Secretary of State Rubio confirmed that the US is discussing with Ukraine the expansion of the attack zone. 🇺🇦🇷🇺 #Trump #Ukraine #Russia #War

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Switching to Manual Mode: How the Missile Shortage is Changing Ukraine's Air Defense Tactics

Politics 07/09/2026, 16:02

Ukrainian military are forced to change air defense tactics due to a shortage of Patriot missiles: systems have been switched from autopilot to manual mode. Now operators choose targets themselves to avoid wasting expensive interceptors on cheap drones. 🚀🛑

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Drone exports blocked: how bureaucracy is hampering Ukraine's defense industry

Politics 07/09/2026, 15:59

The export of Ukrainian weapons, including drones, is effectively blocked by bureaucracy. Yaroslav Hryshyn, co-founder of "General Cherechnya," stated that the de facto ban is stifling the development of the defense industry, although exports should become a growth driver after the war. 🚁🚫🇺🇦

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Yellow alert level: Ukraine to be hit by thunderstorms, hail, and gusts

Politics 07/09/2026, 15:56

On Thursday, July 9, stormy weather will hit Ukraine: forecasters have warned of thunderstorms, hail, and gusts up to 20 m/s. 🌩️ UkrGMTC has declared a yellow alert level. Be careful!

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Zelenskyy and Trump in Ankara: Air Defense, Patriot Production, and the 'Park Fight' Discussion

Politics 07/09/2026, 15:53

Zelenskyy and Trump met in Ankara on the sidelines of the NATO summit. Key topics included air defense, Patriot production, and the peace plan. Trump stated that escalation could lead to the end of the war and compared the conflict to a fight in a park. 🇺🇸🇺🇦

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Su-35 Shot Down: Ukrainian Air Force Confirms Destruction of Russian 4++ Generation Fighter

Politics 07/09/2026, 15:45

The Ukrainian Air Force confirmed the shooting down of a Russian Su-35 fighter jet on the eastern direction on July 8. It is a 4++ generation aircraft with supersonic speed and thrust vectoring. Previously, similar machines have been destroyed in the Kursk region. 🇺🇦✈️🚀

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Zelenskyy and Madjar agree on a meeting and joint visit to Zakarpattia: what lies behind this step

Politics 07/09/2026, 15:42

🇺🇦🇭🇺 Zelenskyy and Madjar agree on a meeting and joint visit to Zakarpattia. Discussing the rights of the Hungarian minority and humanitarian aid. #Ukraine #Hungary #Politics

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Patriot Licenses: Ukraine Launches Domestic Production of Air Defense Systems

Politics 07/09/2026, 15:32

Ukraine is negotiating licenses for Patriot production: Kyiv plans to establish domestic production of air defense systems to protect against ballistic missiles. Minister Sybiha stated that this will allow for the rapid expansion of defense capabilities, while allies have already allocated millions of euros for missile procurement. 🇺🇦🛡️🚀

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Kyiv Rejects Trump's 28 Points: Ukraine Shifts Strategy Due to Frontline Success

Politics 07/09/2026, 15:22

Ukraine has officially rejected Donald Trump's 28-point peace plan. Kyiv refuses conditions regarding the Donbas and NATO, relying on frontline successes and pressure on the Kremlin. 🇺🇦🇺🇸🚫

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NATO Summit at Risk: Alliance Considers Canceling Meetings Due to Trump

Politics 07/09/2026, 15:09

NATO is considering canceling the 2027 summit to avoid provoking Donald Trump. Alliance leaders in Ankara are discussing postponing the meeting in Albania, fearing new outbursts from the US President. Despite the diplomatic pause, NATO countries' defense spending is rising, while Germany and Canada have announced major financial initiatives. 🇺🇸🇪🇺🛡️

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New Victory for the Ukrainian Armed Forces: Ukrainian Forces Shot Down a Russian Aircraft on July 8

Politics 07/09/2026, 15:02

🇺🇦 Ukrainian Armed Forces shot down a Russian aircraft on July 8! 🛩️ This is not the first success: previously, a MiG-29 was destroyed and Su-30SM and Su-24 aircraft were damaged. Drones are striking airfields in Crimea with precision! 💥 #Ukraine #AirForce #Victory

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