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Direct funding for frontline brigades: Zelenskyy announces scaling of the program starting in July

Politics 06/30/2026, 16:11

🇺🇦 Zelenskyy announced the scaling of direct funding for VSU combat brigades starting in July. Commanders will receive more resources for drones and equipment, while the EU has allocated €3.8 billion for defense. 🚀

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Hungary opposes: Budapest will not support EU initiative to cancel protection for Ukrainian men of conscription age

Politics 06/30/2026, 15:46

Hungary has opposed the European Commission's plan to cancel temporary protection for Ukrainian men of conscription age. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán confirmed that Budapest will not support the initiative and will retain the right to grant asylum to compatriots. 🇭🇺🇪🇺🇺🇦

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Head of Swedish Intelligence: Russia Has Chosen a Path That Cannot Be Reversed — Even Without Putin

Politics 06/30/2026, 15:33

Head of Swedish Intelligence warns: Russia will not return to its previous course — even without Putin. Economy in crisis, but the public remains unaware. No opposition exists because it was destroyed. 🇷🇺⚠️ #Sweden #Russia #Putin #Intelligence

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Strikes on Bridges and Refineries: Ukrainian General Staff Reports Large-Scale Attacks on Occupied Territories and Crimea

Politics 06/30/2026, 15:30

The Ukrainian General Staff reported large-scale strikes on the night of June 29: bridges in Crimea and Zaporizhzhia were destroyed, and tanks at the Slavyansk Refinery were eliminated. 🚧🔥 The SBU confirmed that strikes on infrastructure are part of a 40-day operation to influence Russia.

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Heatwave and repairs: why power outages have returned to Ukraine

Politics 06/30/2026, 15:20

Power outages have returned to Ukraine: an abnormal heatwave increased consumption by 25%, while scheduled repairs and the aftermath of shelling prevent the system from handling the load. Energy imports have decreased due to heat in Europe, and the government is urging citizens to save electricity during peak hours ⚡🔥

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Trump threatens 'big trouble' for those inflating gas prices: ultimatum to retail chains

Politics 06/30/2026, 15:02

Donald Trump warned gas station owners: lower gas prices immediately, or there will be 'big trouble'. The President pointed to the drop in oil prices and named a target price of $2.50 per gallon. 🛢️📉

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Fuel Collapse in Crimea: Aksyonov Admits Fuel Shortage Will Not Disappear Soon

Politics 06/30/2026, 14:59

Crimean authorities have admitted that the fuel shortage will not disappear in the near future, despite Putin's promises. Sergey Aksyonov reported problems with electricity and transport, while entrepreneurs complain about salary delays. 🛢️⚡️🚫 #Crimea #FuelCrisis

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Boots in the Mud: US Confirms Readiness to Fight for the Baltics, Ignoring Trump's Rhetoric

Politics 06/30/2026, 14:49

NATO Land Forces Commander Chris Donahue stated that the US will not abandon the Baltics if Russia launches an invasion. The general emphasized that deterrence is built not with words, but with soldiers ready to fight side by side with allies. 🇺🇸🇪🇪🛡️

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Russian Passport and 'Ministerial' Post: SBU Detains Crimean Energy Traitor in Kyiv

Politics 06/30/2026, 14:42

The SBU detained former Crimean "Minister of Energy" Sergei Kolobov in Kyiv. A search revealed Russian passports and documents proving work for the occupiers. He faces 15 years in prison for high treason. 🇺🇦🔒

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Ukraine receives another €3.8 billion from the EU for the military: what is known about the new tranches

Politics 06/30/2026, 14:29

🇺🇦 Ukraine received another €3.8 billion from the EU — now this is the first purely military aid under the new loan. The money will go towards drones, the defense industry, and the front. 🛡️💰

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Russia Ready to Import Gasoline: Peskov Explains Causes of Shortage and Record Prices

Politics 06/30/2026, 14:32

The Kremlin has acknowledged the need to import oil products into Russia. Dmitry Peskov explained this as "panic buying," however, fuel prices are hitting 20-year records, and shops are closing in Sevastopol due to shortages. 🛢️📉

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Second strike on 'Dubna': Zelenskyy confirms attack on key space communications center in the Moscow region

Politics 06/30/2026, 13:01

Ukraine launched a second strike on the 'Dubna' space communications center in the Moscow region. Zelenskyy confirmed the attack on the facility used for reconnaissance and announced new strikes on similar targets. 🚀🇺🇦

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Ban on the aggressor's language on shelves: Law on product labeling registered in the Verkhovna Rada

Politics 06/30/2026, 12:58

A law banning the aggressor's language on product packaging has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada. Manufacturers will be required to conduct an urgent review of their products. This is a continuation of the course on demilitarizing Ukraine's information space. 🇺🇦📦

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Gennady Trukhanov on 'slowing down Ukrainization': why Odessa cannot live without Pushkin and Russian songs

Politics 06/30/2026, 12:45

Gennady Trukhanov responded to accusations of slowing down the Ukrainization of Odessa. The former mayor stated that Russian-language songs are the city's "DNA," and contemporary artists have failed to create a worthy alternative to the classics. 🎭🇺🇦

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Heatwave in Ukraine: How train air conditioners work and why they don't always save you from the stuffiness

Politics 06/30/2026, 12:41

🔥 The heatwave in Ukraine is breaking records — but trains continue to run on schedule. «Ukrzaliznytsia» explained why air conditioners don't always save you from the stuffiness and gave tips on how to survive the journey. The snowflake on the ticket is your main guide! 🚆❄️

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Heatwave and Deficit: Denys Shmyhal Explains How Ukraine Will Survive Peak Consumption Hours

Politics 06/30/2026, 12:24

⚡️ Heatwave in Europe breaks records — Ukraine introduces power outage schedules. Minister Shmyhal urges saving electricity during peak hours. Find out how to prepare for summer outages! 🔌🌞

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China Calls on Moscow and Kyiv for Immediate Negotiations: Beijing's Conditions and the Reality of 'Neutrality'

Politics 06/30/2026, 12:21

China has publicly called on Ukraine and Russia to immediately cease hostilities and sit down at the negotiating table. However, despite the rhetoric of neutrality, Beijing continues to supply the Russian Federation with dual-use goods for the MIC, which is causing indignation in the West and new sanctions 🇨🇳🇺🇦🇷🇺

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"It's a fake": Hennadiy Trukhanov explains why he was stripped of citizenship and the position of Mayor of Odesa

Politics 06/30/2026, 10:48

Hennadiy Trukhanov called the Russian passport that led to his dismissal as Mayor of Odesa a fake. The former mayor claims that the SBU and courts repeatedly checked his citizenship but found no evidence. Nevertheless, Zelenskyy signed a decree stripping him of citizenship based on a 2025 petition.

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