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100,000 UAH for a prisoner: Ukraine approves new payments for destroying and capturing the enemy

Politics 06/29/2026, 20:08

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has approved new payments for the military: 100,000 hryvnias for capturing the enemy and 15,000 hryvnias for destroying the enemy. 🇺🇦💰 Funds will be paid monthly along with the main salary, provided that supporting documents are available. This is part of a large-scale reform of labor remuneration in the army.

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Fourth expansion of the FSO: how Putin's security staff has changed since the start of the war

Politics 06/29/2026, 17:27

Putin is expanding his security staff for the fourth time since the start of the war — the central apparatus of the FSO will now grow to 812 people. Experts link this to the Kremlin's attempt to maintain narratives about the army's "successes." 🇷🇺👮‍♂️

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Israel and Turkey on the Brink of a Break: Netanyahu Responds to Erdogan's Threats by Recognizing the Armenian Genocide

Politics 06/29/2026, 17:24

Relations between Israel and Turkey have collapsed to a minimum: Netanyahu called Erdogan's rhetoric a threat to the existence of the state. In response, Jerusalem took a historic step — officially recognizing the Armenian genocide of 1915. 🇮🇱🇹🇷🚫

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MP Tishchenko Under Fire: Extortion, Money Laundering Millions, and Lies in Declaration

Politics 06/29/2026, 17:21

MP Nikolai Tishchenko received a suspicion notice from NABU for extorting $1 million and laundering 12.6 million hryvnias through a fictitious deal with his ex-wife. The deputy tried to trade "protection" from call centers but didn't manage to get the money. On the same day, a bail of 150 million hryvnias was paid for ex-Minister Galushchenko. 🚨🏛️

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Ukraine before winter: 40% readiness for outages and a strategic shift in the West

Politics 06/29/2026, 17:17

Before the start of the heating season, Ukraine has completed infrastructure protection plans by only 40%. 🇺🇦📉 While the Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia regions are actively preparing, western regions began mobilization only after the April shelling. Authorities are betting on grid decentralization following the loss of generation in the spring of 2026. ⚡️🏗️

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The 'Midas' Case: 150 Million UAH Bail Posted for Former Minister Halushchenko

Politics 06/29/2026, 16:47

Bail in the amount of 150 million hryvnias has been posted for former Energy Minister Hennadiy Halushchenko, arrested in the "Midas" case. The bulk of the sum was provided by "Giran Construct" LLC, which has minimal authorized capital. The defendant may be released from the pre-trial detention center in the near future. ⚖️💸

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Yacht Graceful escorted by a destroyer passes through Danish straits: convoy movement details

Politics 06/29/2026, 16:44

A Russian convoy with the yacht Graceful, linked to Putin, passed through the Danish straits under the escort of a destroyer. The vessel, which turned off its tracker in 2022, was escorted by the Danish fleet and the German coast guard. 🚢🇩🇰

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The Myth of a Power Shift in London: Why Keir Starmer Is Not Leading NATO

Politics 06/29/2026, 16:28

Rumors have spread online that Keir Starmer is allegedly leaving the post of UK Prime Minister to lead NATO. Fact-checkers have refuted this information: Starmer's mandate is valid until the end of the term, and the NATO Secretary General position is already occupied by Mark Rutte. 🚫🇬🇧🇳🇦🇹🇴

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Kuchma Receives Lukyanenko Medal: The Constitution as Ukraine's 'Legal Fortification'

Politics 06/29/2026, 16:11

Leonid Kuchma received the Levko Lukyanenko badge of distinction at a Verkhovna Rada session marking the 30th anniversary of the Constitution. The former president called Article 133 of the Fundamental Law 'legal fortification,' excluding territorial concessions. 🇺🇦📜

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Transnistria on the global agenda: Sandu links withdrawal of Russian troops to Ukraine negotiations

Politics 06/29/2026, 16:08

🇲🇩 Maia Sandu stated that the EU could include the issue of withdrawing Russian troops from Transnistria in the agenda of peace talks on Ukraine. The President of Moldova called the presence of 1,500 Russian soldiers and 20,000 tons of ammunition in the region an illegal factor of instability. ⚖️🔫

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Heroes of Ukraine: Zelenskyy Awards Nine Defenders, Eight Posthumously

Politics 06/29/2026, 16:05

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed decrees conferring the title of Hero of Ukraine to nine defenders. Eight of them were awarded posthumously for courage and heroism. 🇺🇦🎖️

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National Pantheon and Hetman Mazepa: How Memory Politics is Changing in Kyiv

Politics 06/29/2026, 16:02

🇺🇦 Kyiv announced the creation of a National Pantheon and the installation of monuments to Ivan Mazepa. President Zelenskyy submitted Draft Law No. 15360, and the Hetman's bust has already been unveiled at the Lavra. A monumental monument will appear on the site of the former Lenin statue. 🏛️🗿

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$2000 Trap: How Peruvians and Latin Americans are Deceived and Sent to War in Ukraine

Politics 06/29/2026, 15:56

CNN has exposed a scheme to recruit citizens of Peru and Latin America: under the guise of high-paying jobs, they are sent to war in Russia. Citizens fall into a trap by signing military contracts instead of employment agreements. 🇵🇪🇷🇺⚠️

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Rejection of Ceasefire and Fuel Shortage: Vladimir Putin States Kremlin's Hardline Position on VGTsK Air

Politics 06/29/2026, 15:53

In an interview with VGTsK, Vladimir Putin firmly rejected ceasefire proposals, explaining this by the need not to let Ukraine restore its army. At the same time, the President admitted for the first time a fuel shortage due to strikes on refineries, but called the situation non-critical. 🇷🇺🛢️🚫

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Ukrainian National Pantheon: New Law on Memory and Eternal Glory of Heroes

Politics 06/29/2026, 15:50

🇺🇦 President Zelenskyy submitted a law to the Verkhovna Rada on the Ukrainian National Pantheon. The project provides for the creation of a memorial in Kyiv at the expense of the state budget with clear criteria for selecting heroes. In parallel, a program for the 1000th anniversary of the Lavra and the installation of Mazepa's bust were announced. 🏛️📜

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Logistics Collapse: How Strikes on Crimea Changed the Russian Army's Supply Scheme in the South

Politics 06/29/2026, 15:46

Crimea is no longer a reliable logistics hub for the RF: strikes on ferries and the bridge forced the army to restructure supplies to land routes through the Azov region. This increased the supply distance and slowed down troop rotation on the southern front. 🚛🚫🌊

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Recruiting group arrested in Poland: Ukrainians and Belarusians accused of working for Russia

Politics 06/29/2026, 15:36

9 Ukrainians and 2 Belarusians arrested in Poland for recruiting and paying for rallies among refugees. The country's special services stated that funding came from Russia. The detainees are planned to be immediately deported. 🚨🇵🇱

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Trump vs. Pezeshkian: How a Discrepancy in Doha Meeting Dates Threatens Global Oil

Politics 06/29/2026, 15:33

Trump announced urgent talks with Iran in Doha, but Tehran denies readiness for the meeting. Amid airstrikes and tanker attacks, oil prices are rising, and the fate of the Strait of Hormuz hangs in the balance. ⛽🌍📉

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