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State of Emergency in Crimea: Aksyonov Explains the Introduction of Emergency Measures with "Economic Issues"

Politics 06/26/2026, 15:53

A state of emergency has been introduced in Crimea and Sevastopol. Sergey Aksyonov explained this with "economic issues," but the fact is that the day before, the peninsula was subjected to a massive drone attack, and the SBU struck military airfields. 🔥🚁

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Fuel Crisis in Russia: Queues at Gas Stations and 'Strange' Explanations from Authorities

Politics 06/26/2026, 15:40

Russia has acknowledged a fuel shortage but explained it as a drop in demand, even though queues at gas stations are growing. The real reason is strikes on refineries. 🇷🇺⛽🔥

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Pope Leo XIV Abolishes the Doctrine of 'Just War': A New Challenge for the Trump Administration

Politics 06/26/2026, 15:23

Pope Leo XIV is convening cardinals to abolish the doctrine of 'just war', which has angered the Trump team. The Vatican states: the old teaching is incompatible with modern weapons. 🇻🇦⚔️🇺🇸

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Strike on Shipbuilding: SBU Attacks 'Volga' and 'Vyatka' Ships in Kerch

Politics 06/26/2026, 15:19

🔥 SBU strikes shipyard in Kerch: ships 'Volga', 'Vyatka' and ferry 'Petropavlovsk' damaged. S-400 SAM system also hit. 🔫 Operation approved by Zelenskyy — goal: weaken RF military infrastructure in Crimea. ⚡ Blackouts and fuel crisis already started in Sevastopol.

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Belarusian Il-62 Did Not Enter Ukrainian Airspace: Ukrainian Air Force Debunks Viral Fake

Politics 06/26/2026, 15:09

A scandal erupted on social media due to rumors about a Belarusian Il-62 violating the Ukrainian border. The Air Force officially debunked the fake, explaining that Flightradar24 data is not official. 🛑✈️🇺🇦

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New rules for Ukrainians in the EU: extension of protection and restrictions for men

Politics 06/26/2026, 14:49

🇪🇺 The European Commission has proposed extending temporary protection for Ukrainians until 2028, but with restrictions for men prohibited from leaving Ukraine. 🇺🇦 The Council of Europe calls for not forcing refugees to return home. 🌍 The discussion on reviewing conditions of stay continues.

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Rutte challenges Putin: 'You fear not our words, but our actions' — key takeaways ahead of the NATO summit

Politics 06/26/2026, 14:46

🔥 Rutte challenges Putin: 'You fear not words, but actions'. The NATO summit in Ankara will be decisive — the Alliance is ready for real action, not rhetoric. 🇺🇦🇳🇦 #NATO #Putin #Rutte

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New wave of attacks on energy sector: five Ukrainian regions left without power

Politics 06/26/2026, 14:43

Russian forces have launched new attacks on Ukraine's energy sector: on the morning of June 26, five regions were left without power. "Ukrenergo" reports the start of restoration work and asks citizens to save electricity during evening hours by shifting consumption to daytime. 🔌🇺🇦

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Polish cities refuse to host Ukrainian children: Ivano-Frankivsk seeks new vacation routes

Politics 06/26/2026, 14:26

🇺🇦🇵🇱 Some Polish cities have refused to host Ukrainian children for recuperation. Ivano-Frankivsk is seeking new destinations — Hungary, Lithuania, Croatia. Priority is given to children of fallen defenders. 🌍👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

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Inevitable Neighbors: Kyrylo Budanov on the Future of Ukraine-Russia Relations

Politics 06/26/2026, 14:19

Kyrylo Budanov told students of the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy that Ukraine will have to prepare for the fact that Russia will remain a neighbor forever. The Head of the Office of the President emphasized that it is incorrect to discuss the format of relations in the midst of the war, and the negotiation process with the Russian Federation is frozen due to Moscow's tough demands. 🇺🇦🤝🇷🇺

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Kyrylo Budanov: Ukraine Will Have to Attract Foreign Specialists to Restore the Economy

Politics 06/26/2026, 14:13

🇺🇦 Head of OP Budanov: Ukraine will have to attract foreign specialists to restore the economy. The demographic crisis requires action — but he called myths about a "mass influx of migrants" a media provocation. 📉💼 #Ukraine #Migration #Economy

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Empty rosters: Russia plans new divisions but will fail to find personnel to fill them

Politics 06/26/2026, 14:16

Russia plans to create new divisions and brigades by 2026, but experts doubt the possibility of staffing them. Amid a shortage of personnel, the Kremlin is discussing a new mobilization, while the State Duma warns of the risks of an economic crisis. 🇷🇺📉🪖

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Budanov Announces New Prisoner Exchange: 'Human Life is Priceless'

Politics 06/26/2026, 14:06

🇺🇦 Budanov announced a new prisoner exchange — possibly in the coming days. "Human life is priceless," he told students at KMA. Last exchange: 185 military + 1 civilian. Total returned >9k people. 🕊️ #prisonerexchange #Budannov #Ukraine

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Budanov on the Poland scandal: 'It's a terrible mistake, but the peak is yet to come'

Politics 06/26/2026, 14:02

PO Head Budanov warned that the crisis with Poland has not yet reached its peak. He called the deprivation of Zelenskyy of the order a 'terrible mistake' and a manifestation of Warsaw's immaturity, reminding that exacerbation with neighbors always leads to problems. 🇺🇦🤝🇵🇱

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Massive Attack: Russia Strikes Ukraine with 7 Iskander Missiles and Nearly 200 Drones

Politics 06/26/2026, 13:47

🚨 On the night of June 26, Russia attacked Ukraine with 7 Iskander-M missiles and 189 drones. Air defenses shot down most targets, but hits on energy infrastructure in Odesa and Kremenchuk were recorded. The attack continues; please follow safety rules! 🇺🇦🛡️

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New EU Plan: Ukraine Could Gain Access to the Single Market and Funding Programs Before Official Accession

Politics 06/26/2026, 13:41

The EU is preparing a revolutionary plan for candidate countries: access to the single market and funding even before accession. 🇪🇺 Ukraine will become the main beneficiary of this system. Details of the new integration mechanism are in the article. 🇺🇦

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Drone Revolution in Seoul: 110,000 UAVs and 500,000 Operators by 2029

Politics 06/26/2026, 13:34

South Korea launches a massive reform: by 2029, the army will receive 110,000 drones, and 500,000 soldiers will become UAV operators. 🇰🇷🚁 This is a response to the threat from North Korea and a demographic crisis. Complete rejection of Chinese parts and a review of military doctrine following the scandal with the former president. 🇰🇵⚔️

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Attack in the Gulf of Oman: UN Suspends Evacuation of Ships from the Strait of Hormuz

Politics 06/26/2026, 13:23

The UN has temporarily halted the evacuation of ships from the Strait of Hormuz following an attack on a cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman. The safety of this key oil route is once again under threat, despite recent peace agreements between the US and Iran. 🚢⚠️🌊

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