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Trump Shifts Focus to Ukraine: Europe Fears Losing Control Over the Peace Process

Politics 06/16/2026, 12:34

Europe in panic: Trump decides to take control of the Ukraine peace process, fearing it will destroy the pressure strategy on Russia 🇺🇸🇪🇺. Macron and Zelenskyy insist: Europe must be an ally, not a mediator. 🤝🌍

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Fakes instead of victories: how Russia uses AI for disinformation about Konstantynivka

Politics 06/16/2026, 12:26

ISW and the Ukrainian command have exposed a new Russian tactic: using AI to create fake videos about the capture of Konstantynivka. General Bakulin confirmed that Russia's actual losses in the city are exaggerated, and "victory" footage often leads to attacks on Russian positions themselves. 🤖🚩🇺🇦

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Strike on the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra: How Russia Tries to Hide the Attack and Break the Will of Ukrainians

Politics 06/16/2026, 12:14

🔥 Strike on the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra: Russia tries to hide the attack and break the will of Ukrainians. Fire in the Dormition Cathedral, evacuation of ancient icons, and information warfare — all this is part of a massive attack. 🇺🇦🛡️

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Massive Attack: 132 Drones and 'Iskanders' Against Ukraine — June 16 Night Results

Politics 06/16/2026, 12:04

🚨 Massive Attack: Russia launched 132 drones and 2 'Iskander-M' missiles at Ukraine. Air defense shot down 114 targets, but the threat remains. 🏰 The Kharkiv Zoo and the Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra were hit, where a catastrophe was averted. 🛡️

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Zelenskyy vs. Fedorov? Analysis of Rumors About Conflict in Ukrainian Leadership

Politics 06/16/2026, 11:57

Ukrainian elites are discussing a possible conflict between Zelenskyy and Defense Minister Fedorov. 🇺🇦 Rumors link this to air defense issues, budget struggles, and confrontation with Arakhamia. Officially, both sides deny friction, but intrigues continue. 🤝🔥

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The End of the Aurus Era: The Tatarstan Plant Closes as the 'Symbol of Independence' Fades into History

Politics 06/16/2026, 11:46

🚗 The Aurus project is deemed a failure: the plant in Tatarstan will close by the end of 2026, and the Moscow office in September. Instead of 5,000 cars a year, fewer than 250 were assembled. Even Putin's armored car cannot save the situation. 🇷🇺💸

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Crisis in the tandem: how Zelensky and Budanov resolved the conflict and shifted the balance of power

Politics 06/16/2026, 11:42

Zelensky and Budanov resolved the conflict: how a personal conversation saved the tandem from a breakup and changed the rules of the game in the President's Office. 🇺🇦🤝 Sources in the government reported that the crisis was overcome thanks to working on past mistakes and understanding differences in temperaments.

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Bad weather in Ukraine: rain, thunderstorms and flooding against the backdrop of a forecast for warming by the weekend

Politics 06/16/2026, 07:51

Ukraine under the rain: on June 16, thunderstorms and downpours swept across the country, and roads in Kyiv were flooded. Meteorologists promise warming up to +29°C by the weekend 🌧️📈

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Three years for one: how military operations affect the pension amount for veterans in Ukraine

Politics 06/16/2026, 07:44

Veterans of the war in Ukraine receive special conditions: one year of service in the combat zone is equivalent to three years of seniority. 🇺🇦 In addition, the state guarantees a minimum pension amount and the right to early retirement. 💰

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Shadow over the Ceasefire: CIA Director Warns Trump of Iran's Hidden Intentions

Politics 06/16/2026, 06:08

CIA Director John Ratcliffe warned Donald Trump that intelligence doubts Iran's sincerity on the nuclear issue. Despite the upcoming ceasefire in Switzerland, the US is ready to resume war if Tehran violates the terms. 🇺🇸🇮🇷🚫

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Sanctions against the shadow fleet and a nuclear shield: UK tightens course against Russia at G7 summit

Politics 06/16/2026, 05:58

At the G7 summit, the UK announced tough sanctions against the Russian "shadow fleet" and imposed an embargo on LNG vessels. 🚢🚫 Simultaneously, London and Kyiv signed a 2-year nuclear agreement: uranium supplies for "Energoatom" will ensure light for Ukrainians this winter. ⚡🇬🇧🇺🇦

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Canada Breaks Through the European Front: First SAFE Program Contract and Ottawa's Strategic Pivot

Politics 06/16/2026, 05:55

Canada has secured its first contract under the European defense program SAFE worth $10 million, becoming the only non-European partner. 🇨🇦🇪🇺 Amidst Trump's threats to make Canada the "51st state," Ottawa is actively drawing closer to the EU and rejecting American military equipment in favor of Swedish alternatives. 🤝🚀

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Strict rules for newcomers: EU prepares 'safeguards' for Ukraine and Moldova

Politics 06/16/2026, 03:05

European Commissioner Marta Kos announced the creation of 'strict' safeguard mechanisms for new EU member states. Brussels wants to avoid repeating the Hungarian scenario and plans to limit the veto right for newcomers. Montenegro will be the first country where these new rules will be tested, while Ukraine insists on full membership without compromises. 🇪🇺🚫🇺🇦

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Geneva Agreement: US and Iran Agree on Ceasefire and Unblocking of the Strait of Hormuz

Politics 06/16/2026, 02:13

The US and Iran have agreed on a memorandum on a ceasefire and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. 🛑🛢️ Donald Trump confirmed the signing: the official ceremony will take place in Geneva. Oil markets are reacting with falling prices, but the issue of the nuclear program remains open. 📉🇮🇷

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B-52 Crash at Andrews Base: Legendary Bomber Crashes Immediately After Takeoff

Politics 06/16/2026, 01:20

🚨 Disaster at Andrews Base: legendary B-52 bomber crashes immediately after takeoff during tests. 🛑 This is not the first loss for the US Air Force this year — dozens of aircraft were destroyed in the Epic Fury operation alone. 🇺🇸

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Lukashenko apologized to Zelensky for harsh words, but warned: 'As they sing, so they are buried'

Politics 06/16/2026, 01:16

In an interview, Lukashenko apologized to Zelensky for harsh words, but explained this as a reaction to threats from Kyiv. The President of Belarus called on his Ukrainian colleague to "calm down" and not provoke Minsk, recalling his peace proposals from 2022. 🇧🇾🇺🇦

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Eagle Partner 2026: US, France, and Greece Join Peacekeeping Exercises in Armenia

Politics 06/16/2026, 01:09

In June 2026, Armenia will host the Eagle Partner exercises with participation from military personnel of the US, France, and Greece. The main focus is preparation for peacekeeping missions. The event takes place against the backdrop of Yerevan's rapprochement with the West and cooling relations with Russia. 🇦🇲🇺🇸🇫🇷

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Strike against the shadow fleet and factories: EU introduces new sanctions package against Russia's war machine

Politics 06/15/2026, 22:55

EU introduces new sanctions package against Russia's war machine: drone factories, Chinese suppliers, and the "shadow fleet" are hit 🚢🚫. Vlasuk: this is just the beginning, the 21st package with entry bans for military personnel and strikes on the energy sector is coming soon 🇪🇺🇷🇺

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