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Escape of the 'Orca': How Putin's Yacht Fled to the Arctic Under Escort of a Destroyer

Politics 07/04/2026, 22:39

Putin's yacht «Orca» (formerly Graceful) is urgently leaving Europe and heading to Murmansk under the escort of a destroyer. The vessel is covered with an anti-drone net due to Ukrainian UAV attacks on Russian bases. 🚢🛡️🇷🇺

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Summer holidays without benefits: free public transport for schoolchildren temporarily suspended in Kyiv

Politics 07/04/2026, 22:19

From July 1, schoolchildren in Kyiv no longer have the right to free public transport. For the duration of the holidays, the benefit has been replaced with travel passes offering a 75% discount, and free transport will return on September 1. 🚌🚫🎒

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Russia has weakened, but goals remain unchanged: Estonian PM calls for increased pressure on Moscow

Politics 07/04/2026, 22:06

Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal stated that Russia has weakened but has not abandoned plans to seize Ukraine. He called on allies to increase military support for Kyiv and accelerate the opening of negotiation clusters for the country's EU accession. Estonia has already increased military aid to 0.35% of GDP and is ready to do even more. 🇪🇪🇺🇦

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President's signature on a banknote: Donald Trump publishes photo of new $100 bill

Politics 07/04/2026, 21:53

Donald Trump has placed his signature on a $100 bill for the first time in US history. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called this a well-deserved recognition of the President's contribution to the economy, although legislation prohibits depicting living people on money. 🇺🇸💵

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NATO reshuffles forces: Europe fills the gap left by US troop withdrawal

Politics 07/04/2026, 03:59

Europe fills the gap left by US troop withdrawal: NATO changes strategy. The Deputy Supreme Allied Commander stated that allies have stepped up and agreed to increase defense spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2035. 🇪🇺🛡️🇺🇸

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Blockade, Earthquake, and Cyberattacks: Taiwan Conducts Drills for the Most Frightening Invasion Scenario

Politics 07/04/2026, 03:27

Taiwan conducted large-scale drills for the most severe scenario: naval blockade, earthquake, and cyberattacks. 370 officials and military personnel participated in the maneuvers. Meanwhile, the PRC conducted patrols involving bombers. 🇹🇼🚨

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Attack on Moscow: Sobyanin Reports 13 Drones Shot Down and Airport Closures

Politics 07/04/2026, 03:24

Moscow under attack: On the night of July 4, air defenses shot down 13 drones, and airports are closed for departures. Mayor Sobyanin confirmed the attack, which has been ongoing for over three hours. 🚨✈️ #Moscow #DroneAttack #Sobyanin

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People may still be trapped under rubble in Sumy: Zelenskyy on Russia's mass strikes and the need to strengthen sanctions

Politics 07/04/2026, 02:17

🚨 Zelenskyy: People may still be trapped under rubble in Sumy. Russia struck several regions — casualties in Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, and Kharkiv. The President called for stronger sanctions against Russia and increased support for Ukraine's air defense. 🇺🇦🔥

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Putin claims capture of Konstantynivka: facts versus official rhetoric

Politics 07/04/2026, 00:43

Putin claims the capture of Konstantynivka, but the DeepState map refutes this. The General Staff also exaggerates successes. ISW warns about fakes. 🇷🇺🚫🇺🇦

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Putin ordered to continue massive strikes on Ukraine's defense industry and analyze the role of war instigators

Politics 07/04/2026, 00:46

Putin ordered to continue massive strikes on Ukraine's defense industry and infrastructure. The President also instructed to analyze the role of war instigators for future retaliatory measures. Against the backdrop of these statements, the trust rating of the head of the Russian Federation fell by almost 3.5%. 📉🇷🇺🇺🇦

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The Hague to Host Trial of the Kremlin: Netherlands Establishes Special Tribunal for Aggression Against Ukraine

Politics 07/04/2026, 00:40

The Netherlands has officially confirmed the establishment of the Special Tribunal for Aggression against Ukraine in The Hague. This decision will allow for the trial of Russia's top leadership for instigating the war. The EU has already allocated 10 million euros to launch the court, while Kyiv continues to deal with the aftermath of new strikes that claimed 30 lives. ⚖️🇺🇦🇳🇱

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Bulgaria issues ultimatum to EU: no sanctions without excluding Patriarch Kirill and Alekperov

Politics 07/03/2026, 23:06

Bulgaria has issued an ultimatum to the European Union: without excluding Patriarch Kirill and Vagit Alekperov from the sanctions list, the country will vote against. Prime Minister Rumen Radev explained this by the need to protect energy interests. 🇧🇬🚫🇷🇺

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Visit on hold: why Trump's envoys are not flying to Kyiv yet

Politics 07/03/2026, 22:50

Trump's envoys are not flying to Kyiv yet — visits are postponed until new grounds arise. Moscow is waiting for Witkoff and Kushner but is disappointed by the pauses. Zelenskyy is waiting for the delegation, while diplomats are already flying to Switzerland for negotiations with Iran 🇺🇸🇷🇺🇺🇦

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Donald Tusk Warns of Critical Months: Poland Prepares for Escalation Scenarios

Politics 07/03/2026, 22:47

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned that the coming months could be critical for the Baltic region. Relying on data from allies, Warsaw is intensively preparing for various escalation scenarios, including possible provocations and drone attacks. 🇵🇱🚨

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Ban on gadgets in Ukrainian schools: the bill was returned for revision, but the problem remains acute

Politics 07/03/2026, 22:44

📱 Phones may be banned in Ukrainian schools during lessons — but the bill was returned for revision. Schools currently decide for themselves how to limit gadgets. Meanwhile, children spend 70 minutes of class time on social media — JAMA data. #education #gadgets #schools

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300,000 Hryvnia for Service: How the Recruitment of Foreign Volunteers in Ukraine Will Change

Politics 07/03/2026, 22:40

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved new rules for foreign volunteers: service now entitles them to 300,000 hryvnia. 🇺🇦💰 Defense Minister Fedorov announced the opening of the market for private recruitment companies and the implementation of a unified "A to Z" logistics system. 🌍🤝

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First breakthrough in Ukraine-EU negotiations: Hungary lifts veto on one of the key areas

Politics 07/03/2026, 22:33

Hungary lifts veto on one of the key areas of Ukraine-EU negotiations! 🇪🇺🇺🇦 Budapest has agreed to launch the procedure to open the sixth block, covering security and trade. The official start is expected on July 14, although the remaining areas remain blocked. 📉🤝

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New Ukrainian-made carriages launched on Kyiv – Uzhhorod and Uzhhorod – Dnipro routes

Politics 07/03/2026, 22:27

Ukrzaliznytsia has launched new Ukrainian-made carriages on the Kyiv – Uzhhorod and Uzhhorod – Dnipro routes. A total of 18 units have been received since the start of the year, helping to cope with the shortage of seats. However, due to high load and the war, not all trains are yet equipped with air conditioners ❄️🚆

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