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Winter is Coming: The Cabinet of Ministers Initiates Review of Kyiv's Readiness at the NSDC Level

Politics 06/18/2026, 15:32

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine is preparing the issue of Kyiv's winter readiness for consideration at the NSDC level. Prime Minister Yulia Sviridenko stated there are critical delays in the work, despite the allocated 4 billion hryvnias. City authorities must urgently approve a comprehensive resilience plan. 🏙️❄️🚨

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Strike on the 'heart' of Russian energy: consequences of the attack on the Moscow Refinery and market crash

Politics 06/18/2026, 15:29

🔥 Massive drone attack on the Moscow Refinery: the plant's 'heart' and tank farm damaged. Gazprom and Rosneft stocks crashed, Moscow airports closed. Zelenskyy called it a response to aggression. 🇺🇦📉

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Repatriation of 522 bodies: large-scale operation to return the deceased to Ukraine

Politics 06/18/2026, 14:56

🇺🇦 On June 18, the bodies of 522 deceased individuals were returned to Ukraine. This was made possible thanks to the joint efforts of numerous agencies. Previously, similar operations were conducted during which thousands of bodies were returned. #repatriation #Ukraine #prisonersofwar

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Zelenskyy announces breakthrough in creating a European air defense system for Ukraine

Politics 06/18/2026, 14:53

Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the creation of a joint European air defense system for Ukraine. The first step towards anti-ballistic defense is being discussed in Ramstein, while Germany and Belgium confirm new large-scale weapon deliveries 🇺🇦🛡️🚀

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"Your country started the war": Kyiv's reaction to the massive shelling of Moscow and the fall of the Russian market

Politics 06/18/2026, 14:50

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga called the shelling of Moscow a direct consequence of the war unleashed by Russia. In response to the drone attack, the Russian stock market crashed, and shares in the oil and gas sector lost value. 📉🇺🇦🇷🇺

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SBU intercepted a Russian document: Attack on a bus with children in Bryansk — a Russian special operation

Politics 06/18/2026, 14:33

The SBU intercepted a document from Russian authorities refuting the claim that Ukrainian drones struck a bus in the Bryansk region. The intelligence agency believes the incident involving children from Belarus was a Russian special operation aimed at discrediting Ukraine. 🇺🇦🚫🇷🇺

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Moscow Accuses G7 Leaders of 'Pumping' Trump with 'Harmful Ideas' After Summit

Politics 06/18/2026, 14:30

Moscow has accused G7 leaders of "pumping" Donald Trump with "harmful ideas" about the war in Ukraine 🇷🇺🚫. The Kremlin believes that Europeans imposed a mistaken view on the American leader regarding Russia's defeat by showing him destruction in Kyiv. As a result, Trump supported increased air defense supplies and is discussing the production of weapons on Ukrainian territory 🛡️🇺🇸.

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Strikes on Logistics: How Attacks on Bridges in Crimea Reduced Russian Assault Activity in the South

Politics 06/18/2026, 14:26

Ukrainian strikes on enemy logistics have led to a 15% reduction in assaults in the south 🚀💥. Attacks on bridges in Crimea disrupted Russian plans to activate on the front 🌉🔥. #War #Crimea #Logistics

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"Moscow Will Burn Too": Zelenskyy Calls on Russians to Pressure Putin and Warns of New Strikes

Politics 06/18/2026, 14:23

Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on Russians to pressure Putin to stop the war. The President of Ukraine warned: if Ukraine burns, Moscow will burn too. Kyiv is preparing retaliatory strikes against the backdrop of attacks on the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra and fires in Moscow. 🇺🇦🔥🚁

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Germany allocates an additional $400 million to Ukraine for air defense and Patriot missiles

Politics 06/18/2026, 14:03

Germany has allocated an additional $400 million to Ukraine for air defense and Patriot missiles. Defense Minister Pistorius stated that the funds save lives daily. 🇩🇪🇺🇦

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False Alarm in Odesa: Ukrainian Navy Refutes Reports of Sea Drone Attack

Politics 06/18/2026, 14:00

The Ukrainian Navy refuted rumors of a sea drone attack on Odesa on June 17. It turned out to be scheduled drills to repel attacks. 🚢⚠️ However, the real threat to shipping remains: attacks on several civilian vessels in the Black Sea have been recorded in recent months. 🚫🇷🇺

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Belgium changes strategy: Ukraine to receive seven F-16s, including three combat-ready aircraft

Politics 06/18/2026, 13:50

Belgium changes its aid strategy for Ukraine: instead of four "donors," it will transfer seven F-16s, three of which are combat-ready. Defense Minister Theo Francken announced plans to completely phase out the F-16 fleet in favor of Kyiv, but actual deliveries are currently stuck in repair shops. ✈️🇺🇦🇧🇪

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Free driver's licenses and vehicle documents: new benefits for released prisoners of war and families of the missing

Politics 06/18/2026, 13:43

🇺🇦 Released Ukrainian prisoners of war will be able to restore their driver's licenses and vehicle documents for free. The issue of managing the property of the missing has also been regulated. Details of the new rules from the Ministry of Internal Affairs 👇

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Second strike in a week: Ukrainian drones hit Moscow Refinery again

Politics 06/18/2026, 13:29

Ukrainian drones have launched a second strike this week on the Moscow Oil Refinery. Several major fire sites have been recorded at the facility, and the "Carpet" plan has been introduced in Moscow. Zelenskyy called this a just response to Russian attacks. 🚁🔥

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Photos of the Destroyed Lavra Moved Trump: How Zelenskyy and Macron Secured US Support at the G7 Summit

Politics 06/18/2026, 13:22

Photos of the destroyed Dormition Cathedral shown by Zelenskyy to Trump at the G7 summit moved the American leader. Thanks to Macron's strategy and emotional impact, Trump promised to increase military aid to Kyiv, although diplomats warn: one call to Putin could change everything. 🇺🇦🇺🇸🇫🇷

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Turning Point: EU Restores Communication Channel with Kremlin for the First Time in Two Years

Politics 06/18/2026, 13:19

European Council President António Costa has restored a communication channel with the Kremlin for the first time since 2022. Brussels intends to protect its interests in future negotiations but officially does not comment on the details of contacts with Moscow. 🇪🇺🤝🇷🇺

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Buffer Zone and Rear Attacks: How the Situation is Changing on the Frontline and in Border Regions

Politics 06/18/2026, 13:05

Russian forces have intensified activity in Sumy Oblast, attempting to create a buffer zone, but no breakthroughs on the frontline have been recorded. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are successfully holding back the assault in the east and striking the enemy's rear, blocking their logistics. 🇺🇦🛡️🚀

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Strike on a bus with children: how Russia and Belarus are using the incident to escalate

Politics 06/18/2026, 13:01

🚨 Russia and Belarus accused Ukraine of striking a bus with children. Ukraine denies it, and ISW cannot verify the facts. 🇺🇦🇷🇺 #Ukraine #Belarus #InformationWar

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