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The US handed over the reins: Europe became the main guarantor of Ukraine's defense

Politics 06/18/2026, 20:30

Deputy Secretary of the Pentagon Elbridge Colby stated that Europe has successfully taken on the leading role in supporting Ukraine. According to him, this has helped improve the situation on the front, but further stable assistance from allies is critical for victory. 🇺🇸🇪🇺🇺🇦

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Ukraine and Germany sign agreement on joint production of interceptors and Termit systems

Politics 06/18/2026, 19:49

Ukraine and Germany have signed a strategic agreement on the joint production of ballistic missile interception systems. Additionally, Berlin will finance the production of thousands of "Termit" systems on its territory. 🇺🇦🤝🇩🇪🚀

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Nausėda on talks with Putin: 'The Kremlin does not want to see us at the table' — Lithuania's position in Brussels

Politics 06/18/2026, 19:37

🇱🇹 Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda warned the EU: negotiations with Putin are currently useless — the Kremlin does not want dialogue. 🇪🇺 Coşta's secret contacts with Moscow and Italy's plans for a negotiator do not yet change the situation. 🇫🇷 Macron and Trump agree: Russia has no desire to negotiate.

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Church, TikTok, and Fakes: How Russia Builds a System of Influence over Ukrainians in Europe

Politics 06/18/2026, 19:31

Ukrainian experts have revealed a massive network of Russian hybrid influence in the EU. The ROC and digital propaganda have become the main tools of pressure on refugees, adapting to every age group — from TikTok for the youth to the church for the older generation. 🇺🇦🚫📉

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Smoke over Moscow: The US Imposes a Strict Ban on Drone Photography for Its Citizens in Russia

Politics 06/18/2026, 19:18

The US Embassy has imposed a strict ban on filming drones and their debris for US citizens in Russia due to the risk of imprisonment. The warning followed a powerful attack by Ukrainian UAVs on an oil refinery in Moscow, where four fire outbreaks were recorded. 🔥🚁🇺🇸

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Record Night: Ukraine Sets Historic Drone Launch Maximum, Surpassing Russian Statistics

Politics 06/18/2026, 19:25

Ukraine sets a historic record: 992 drones were launched in 24 hours, exceeding Russia's most powerful attack of the entire war. 🚁💥 As a result of the strike on Moscow, more than 500 flights were canceled, and the refinery in Kapotnya was damaged again. ⛽️✈️

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Country Defenders Under Protection: How Access to Gambling Will Be Restricted for Military Personnel in Ukraine

Politics 06/18/2026, 19:11

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has introduced an automatic ban on gambling for military personnel. Access will be blocked via the "Trembita" system upon data matching with the Ministry of Defense registry. Experts warn of the risk of data leaks if players migrate to illegal resources 🎰🚫

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Mail instead of a courier: how summonses from 'Oberyg' are changing the rules of the game for conscripts

Politics 06/18/2026, 18:22

Summonses sent by mail and through the 'Oberyg' registry now have full legal force. A conscript has only 3 days to pick up the letter, otherwise a fine of up to 25,500 hryvnias or even criminal liability may follow. We analyze the new mobilization rules and appearance deadlines. 🇺🇦📩⚖️

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Strike on logistics: SSO and 'Black Spark' hit oil depots in the Rostov region

Politics 06/18/2026, 18:15

🔥 The SSO of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, together with the 'Black Spark' movement, struck oil depots in Gukovo. On the night of June 18, the 'Rostovnefteprodukt' facility and the GSM base were attacked by drones — fires and destruction were recorded. This occurred simultaneously with a record attack on Moscow.

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Deal with Iran: Trump made concessions, but the CIA doubts Tehran's sincerity

Politics 06/18/2026, 17:59

The US and Iran have signed a memorandum to end the conflict, but the deal's terms have sparked controversy. Trump made concessions, committing to allocate $300 billion to Iran, while the CIA doubts Tehran's sincerity. 🇺🇸🇮🇷💰

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UK allocates £852 million for Ukraine's drones and air defense from frozen Russian assets

Politics 06/18/2026, 17:55

The UK has allocated £852 million to Ukraine for the purchase of drones, air defense missiles, and radars. Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis confirmed that the funds come from frozen Russian assets and that supplies are necessary due to a "limited window of opportunity" on the front lines. 🇬🇧🇺🇦🚀

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Putin has reached a dead end: German Defence Minister assesses the situation on the front and NATO plans

Politics 06/18/2026, 17:41

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius stated that Vladimir Putin has reached a dead end in the war with Ukraine and is trying to cover up defeats through escalation. 🇩🇪🇺🇦 At the Ramstein meeting, allies confirmed the course to strengthen support for Kyiv, including air defence and weapon production on Ukrainian territory. 🚀

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Response to the Attack on Moscow: Lavrov Announces Regular Mass Strikes on Ukraine

Politics 06/18/2026, 17:34

Following the largest drone attack on Moscow, Sergey Lavrov stated that "retaliatory words" are insufficient. Russia will move to regular massive strikes on targets ensuring the combat readiness of the AFU. 🚀🔥

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Terror in Zaporizhzhia: Kremlin Orders Intensified Drone Strikes Due to Frontline Failures

Politics 06/18/2026, 17:24

Ukrainian intelligence has confirmed an order from Russian occupiers to intensify drone strikes on Zaporizhzhia. The Kremlin is attempting to compensate for frontline failures with terror against civilians. From June 8 to June 16, attacks on residential buildings, post offices, and schools with casualties among the population were recorded. 🚨🇺🇦

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Great-grandson of Leonid Brezhnev captured by Ukrainian Armed Forces: details of the story and exchange prospects

Politics 06/18/2026, 17:07

Leonid Brezhnev's great-grandson, Anton Milayev, who went to war against Ukraine as a sapper, was captured by the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kherson region. His fate became known after months of silence. Against the backdrop of this event, the parties to the conflict continue preparations for a large-scale prisoner exchange under the formula «1000 for 1000». 🇺🇦🤝🇷🇺

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Robert Fico proposes a direct line between the EU and Moscow and calls the rejection of Schröder a 'mistake'

Politics 06/18/2026, 16:00

Robert Fico proposed creating a direct line between Kyiv and Moscow and called the rejection of Schröder a mistake. The Slovak Prime Minister warned of the risk of rising crime in Ukraine and demanded a change in the head of EU diplomacy. 🇪🇺🇺🇦🇷🇺

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China Responds to NATO Accusations of Aiding Russia: 'Look at Yourself'

Politics 06/18/2026, 15:53

🇨🇳 China responds to NATO accusations of aiding Russia: 'Look at yourself'. Beijing denies arms supplies and calls on the Alliance to reconsider its role in the world. 🌍⚖️

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Financial Breakthrough: How European Funds Will Support the Ukrainian Army

Politics 06/18/2026, 15:56

The Verkhovna Rada has opened direct access to European funds for the Ukrainian army. This decision will allow for the timely payment of salaries and procurement of equipment within the framework of a record defense budget of 4.4 trillion hryvnias. 🇺🇦💰🛡️

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