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Silence on the Airwaves: How Russian Media Concealed the Scale of Wildberries Warehouse Fires

Politics 07/19/2026, 00:05

Russian TV channels and media practically remained silent about the fires at Wildberries warehouses. Monitoring showed that airtime devoted to the topic was only 40 seconds, and footage of the fires was not shown at all. Editorial boards explain this by the authorities' ban on publishing the consequences of attacks under the threat of sanctions. 🔥🚫📺

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Espionage and Propaganda: How the Russian Orthodox Church is Used by Russian Intelligence Services in Europe

Politics 07/18/2026, 23:54

🚨 Major General Ilya Pavlenko stated that the ROC in Europe is used by Russian intelligence services for espionage and propaganda. 🇺🇦 Ukraine must strengthen its infrastructure abroad to counter Moscow’s influence. #Ukraine #ROC #Sanctions

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Cemetery granite in Chernivtsi: scandal over the renovation of the Philharmonic steps

Politics 07/18/2026, 23:44

A scandal has erupted in Chernivtsi: granite with photos of deceased people was found on the Philharmonic steps. Deputies accused the authorities of using materials from a cemetery to save money. Authorities have launched an investigation, and the traces on the slabs were already ground down. 🏛️👻

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Reprimand from Syrskyi: Commander of 'Wolves of Da Vinci' Punished for Subordinates' Actions in Shakhtarsk

Politics 07/18/2026, 23:40

Commander of the 108th Battalion Serhiy Filimonov received a reprimand from Syrskyi due to the actions of his subordinates in Shakhtarsk. The soldiers are suspected of kidnapping and hooliganism. The situation with the battalion's former medic, Dmytro Koziatynskyi, has also been clarified 🇺🇦🚫

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US Cuts Off Iran from Life: How Strikes on Bridges Isolated the Country's Main Port

Politics 07/18/2026, 23:33

The US has completely isolated Iran's main port, Bandar Abbas, by destroying key bridges and tunnels. Strikes on infrastructure have paralyzed trade and cut off the IRGC military base, prompting retaliatory attacks by Iran on facilities in Qatar and Kuwait. 🇺🇸🇮🇷🌉

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Jens Spahn Resigns: How Surrogacy in the US Destroyed the Career of the CDU Leader

Politics 07/18/2026, 23:30

CDU/CSU faction leader Jens Spahn resigned following a scandal over the birth of his son via surrogacy in the US. Chancellor Friedrich Merz called the politician's departure inevitable to preserve the party's reputation. 🇩🇪🗳️

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Cardboard protest at the President's Office: how the demands of protesters in Kyiv are changing

Politics 07/18/2026, 23:26

A protest action involving IT specialists and volunteers is taking place in the center of Kyiv at the President's Office. The demands of the participants have evolved: from supporting former Minister Fedorov to calls for the resignation of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Syrsky. The police are maintaining order without the use of force. 🇺🇦📢

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Sadovy in Lviv: why the mayor stood in support of Fedorov and what this means for the system

Politics 07/18/2026, 23:22

Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovy personally attended an event in support of the dismissed Minister of Defense, Mykhailo Fedorov. 🏛️ The city head explained his position: it is not about politics, but about preserving technological teams that are critical for defense. 🛡️

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Iran officially halts ceasefire obligations with the US: Tehran accuses Washington of sabotaging the deal

Politics 07/18/2026, 23:18

Iran has officially suspended its obligations under the ceasefire with the US, accusing Washington of sabotaging the deal. 🚩 Following an attack on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz and US retaliatory strikes, diplomacy has reached a deadlock. 🚫 Negotiations have ceased, and mutual shelling continues daily.

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Polish Defense Minister: Discord between Ukraine and Warsaw plays into the Kremlin's hands

Politics 07/18/2026, 23:08

Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz stated that discord between Ukraine and Warsaw plays into Russia's hands. The head of the department welcomed Zelenskyy's initiatives to open archives and engage in dialogue, calling Russia a common enemy for both countries. 🇺🇦🤝🇵🇱

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Trap Abroad: Botswana Warns of Mass Recruitment of Citizens for the War in Russia

Politics 07/18/2026, 22:24

The Ministry of Botswana has warned of mass deception of citizens: people are lured abroad under the guise of work and then forced to fight on the side of Russia. 🇧🇼⚠️ According to intelligence data, citizens from 128 countries are involved in the conflict, and hundreds of recruited fighters have already died in Africa. 🌍💀

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Zelenskyy held a meeting with the command of the 8th DNR Corps: footage from the situation center

Politics 07/18/2026, 22:17

Volodymyr Zelenskyy personally held a meeting with the command of the 8th "DNR" Corps at the situation center. The footage shows the President communicating with officers via video link, discussing operational issues. 🇺🇦📹

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Bernie Sanders Proposes Nationalizing AI: 69% of Americans Support the Idea

Politics 07/18/2026, 22:00

Senator Bernie Sanders proposed transferring 50% of the shares of the largest AI companies to a state fund. Polls show that 69% of Americans support this idea, seeing it as a way to direct technology for the benefit of society. 🇺🇸🤖

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Narendra Modi: Clean India is the personal responsibility of every citizen

Politics 07/18/2026, 21:47

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on citizens to take personal responsibility for the cleanliness of the country. As part of the 'Clean India' program, the focus is shifting from the work of municipal services to changing public habits and protecting rivers, including the Ganges. 🇮🇳🗑️🚿

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Digital Sovereignty: Russian Civil Servants to Be Banned from Foreign Messengers by 2030

Politics 07/18/2026, 21:42

The Russian government has approved a plan for the full transition of civil servants to domestic messengers by 2030. The main tool will be a platform based on 'Max', which has already left Google Play and App Store. 🇷🇺📱 #DigitalSovereignty #Max #GovServices

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Peter Magyar proposed lowering the voting age to 16 as part of a new constitutional reform

Politics 07/18/2026, 21:27

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar proposed lowering the voting age to 16, believing the youth are ready to manage the country. The initiative is embedded in a large-scale constitutional reform aimed at destroying "modern feudalism" and renewing the power hierarchy. 🇭🇺🗳️

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83 Energy Nodes Hit: How Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces Strike Enemy Rear Areas in Crimea and Occupied Territories

Politics 07/18/2026, 18:55

🔥 83 energy nodes hit by Ukraine's USF since the start of July! "SSS birds" drones strike Crimea and occupied territories — from Mariupol to Kherson. "Molochka" and "Crimean Switch Off" operations continue. 🚀⚡ #Ukraine #UAVs #Energy

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Zelenskyy Doesn't Give Up: Tries to Persuade Outgoing PM Sviridenko to Become Ambassador to the US

Politics 07/18/2026, 18:27

Zelenskyy continues to try to persuade former PM Yulia Sviridenko to become the ambassador to the US, despite her refusal. While the Cabinet has already appointed a new PM, Koretsky, the diplomatic post in Washington remains vacant against the backdrop of Olga Stefanishyna's departure. 🇺🇸🇺🇦

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