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Electronic bracelet and travel ban: why VAKS kept Yermak under strict control

Politics 06/29/2026, 15:14

HACC refused to relax the preventive measure for Andriy Yermak: the court kept electronic bracelets and a ban on leaving Kyiv. The investigation concerns a money laundering scheme of over 460 million hryvnias through real estate in Kozin. 🏛️⛓️

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MP Kuzminych under house arrest: how delaying the process led to the bracelet

Politics 06/29/2026, 15:07

The HACC tightened the preventive measure for MP Serhiy Kuzminych to house arrest with an electronic bracelet. The reason was the systematic ignoring of court hearings in a case of corruption in the field of public procurement of medical equipment. The deputy was held accountable for receiving 30% of the cost of contracts for ultrasound and MRI.

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Iran denies talks with US in Doha: what lies behind the diplomatic deadlock in the Strait of Hormuz

Politics 06/29/2026, 15:04

The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs officially denied rumors of talks with the US in Doha, calling them premature. Against the backdrop of a tanker detention and mutual strikes, the diplomatic process has hit a deadlock due to disagreements over the security of the Strait of Hormuz. 🚢🚫🌍

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Minsk Responds to Kyiv: 'Full Potential' Against Border Crossing — Analysis of June 2026 Escalation

Politics 06/29/2026, 14:57

Minsk warned Kyiv of its readiness to apply 'full potential' in case of a border violation. Deputy Foreign Minister of Belarus Igor Sekreta made the statement amid increased activity in border zones and mobilization exercises. Kyiv currently detects no signs of an offensive but maintains an enhanced duty regime. ⚔️🇧🇾🇺🇦

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Kazakhstan follows Belarus: Russia's allies check the combat readiness of reserves

Politics 06/29/2026, 14:39

Following Belarus, Kazakhstan has begun checking the combat readiness of its reserves. From June 29 to July 2, exercises are underway to bring troops to the highest levels of readiness, which may cause road restrictions. 🇰🇿🛑

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«We Will Respond with All Our Potential»: Minsk Outlines Conditions for a Hard Response to Border Crossings from Ukraine

Politics 06/29/2026, 14:30

Belarus has warned Ukraine of a severe response to border crossings: Minsk is ready to use all its potential. Igor Sekreta identified «red lines» and confirmed the strengthening of fortifications with Russian military. 🇧🇾🚫🇺🇦

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Heatwave in Europe and France's Response to the US: 'Enough Lectures, Do Your Job'

Politics 06/29/2026, 14:27

🔥 Heatwave in Europe sparks diplomatic dispute: France responds to US mockery about air conditioners. The Deputy Mayor of Paris reminded that the US is the second-largest source of greenhouse gas emissions. 🌍 #Heatwave #France #USA #Climate

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Technical blow to the enemy: how disabling repeaters in Belarus deprived Russian drones of their 'eyes'

Politics 06/29/2026, 14:16

Disabling repeaters in Belarus has deprived Russian operators of the ability to control drones in real-time. Yuriy Ignat stated that it is now much harder for the enemy to hit moving targets, such as trains and mobile groups. This was a direct result of Volodymyr Zelenskyy's ultimatum to Alexander Lukashenko. 🚂🚫🇺🇦

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Tsirkon vs Air Defense: Why Interception is Possible but Not Always Feasible in Practice

Politics 06/29/2026, 14:00

🚀 "Tsirkon" can be shot down — but only if there are missiles for the Patriot. Ukraine is facing a shortage of air defense means, while Russia is using this to change tactics and strike directions. The mobile "Bastion" now threatens from the north — defense requires new solutions. 🛡️

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«Putin is in despair»: Estonian Minister calls drone crashes on NATO territory an «acceptable price» for defeating the Kremlin

Politics 06/29/2026, 13:09

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna called the crash of Ukrainian drones on NATO territory an «acceptable price» for the defeat of Russia. The diplomat stated that strikes on deep targets are causing despair in Putin's entourage and hitting oil exports. 🇪🇪🇺🇦🇷🇺

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Estonian FM Calls Downed Ukrainian Drones in NATO 'Acceptable Cost' for Strikes on Russia

Politics 06/29/2026, 12:44

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated in an interview with the Financial Times that the fall of Ukrainian drones in NATO countries is an 'acceptable cost' for strikes on Russian infrastructure. The diplomat linked this to the need to pressure oil exports through the Baltic and called Moscow's accusations of complicity unfounded. 🇪🇪🇺🇦🇷🇺

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East Asia as a New Arena: Ukraine Shifts Diplomatic Strategy

Politics 06/29/2026, 12:35

Ukraine is shifting its diplomatic strategy, offering East Asian countries an exchange of technology and war experience for investment. Minister Andrii Sybyga is embarking on a regional tour to discuss cooperation with Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. 🇺🇦🤝🌏

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Heatwave and Peak Load: 'Ukrenergo' Urges Ukrainians to Save Electricity on the Evening of June 29

Politics 06/29/2026, 12:16

On Monday, June 29, Ukrainians are advised to save electricity in the evening due to peak load and heat. 'Ukrenergo' asks to shift the use of powerful appliances to daytime when solar plants are operating. In several regions, schedules of possible outages for June 30 are already being published. ⚡🌡️📉

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Klichko will not be fired: how the management of Kyiv's winter preparation will change after the NSDC meeting

Politics 06/29/2026, 12:06

Vitali Klitschko is not planned to be fired at the NSDC meeting, but the management of Kyiv's winter preparation will change: Petr Panteleev will receive expanded powers and financial independence to resolve heating issues. 🏙️🔥 #Kyiv #Winter2025 #NSDC

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Trap for the 'Elite': How GUR Special Forces Foiled a VDV Propaganda Operation in Zaporizhzhia

Politics 06/29/2026, 11:46

GUR special forces set a trap for 'elite' VDV paratroopers in Zaporizhzhia. 🇷🇺 The enemy went to shoot propaganda but fell under the fire of Ukrainian reconnaissance. Exclusive details of the operation and video of the mission. 🇺🇦🔥

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MP from 'Servant of the People' detained by NABU for systematic evasion of court proceedings in a bribery case

Politics 06/29/2026, 11:43

NABU has detained Sergey Kuzminych, an MP from 'Servant of the People', for systematically evading court proceedings. The politician is accused of accepting a large bribe in 2022 for influencing state procurements of medical equipment in Zhytomyr. 🚨🇺🇦

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Putin at the United Russia Congress: New Fabrications about 'Victories' and Ignoring the Domestic Crisis

Politics 06/29/2026, 11:30

Putin at the United Russia Congress again fabricated 'victories' for the army and 'defeats' for the Armed Forces of Ukraine 🇷🇺🇺🇦. ISW analysts call this an attempt to hide real problems within the country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine mocked the Kremlin's bravado 😏

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Passport booklet in Ukraine: when replacement with an ID card is mandatory and when it is not

Politics 06/29/2026, 11:24

The 1994 model passport booklet in Ukraine has not lost its validity and remains a valid document. The SMS confirmed: replacement with an ID card is mandatory only in specific cases, while for others it is voluntary. Meanwhile, a passport is obtained free of charge for the first time, but a fee must be paid for a subsequent replacement. 🇺🇦📄

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