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Zelensky on Poland: Gratitude for Support and New Steps to Strengthen Security

Politics 07/17/2026, 20:20

🇺🇦 Zelensky held a meeting on Ukraine's policy towards Poland. The President thanked Poland for its support and announced new steps to strengthen security. 🤝 #Ukraine #Poland #Zelensky

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Assassination attempt video recovered: SBU returns key evidence in the case of the attack on Vadym Ermolaev

Politics 07/17/2026, 20:08

The SBU has recovered the video recording of the assassination attempt on Vadym Ermolaev in Monaco, which the criminals tried to destroy. Prosecutor General Kравченко confirmed that this key evidence will help identify the masterminds. Meanwhile, the investigation into the murder of the alleged perpetrator Anastasia Berezovska continues, with intelligence agency employees involved. 🕵️‍♂️🇺🇦🇲🇨

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Rising Aggression: Poland Records Sharp Surge in Hate Crimes Against Ukrainians

Politics 07/17/2026, 19:55

Poland has recorded a sharp rise in hate crimes against Ukrainians: 180 cases were registered in the first half of 2026. Experts link the surge in aggression to political intrigue and the actions of Russian trolls. At the same time, Warsaw is preparing to tighten migration rules and requirements for obtaining citizenship. 🇵🇱🇺🇦⚖️

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Top Manager of Ukroboronprom Detained: How Negligence Led to the Tragedy in Vishneve

Politics 07/17/2026, 19:45

The Solomyanskyi Court of Kyiv remanded Ruslan Kuchynskyi, a top manager of "Ukroboronprom," in custody for 60 days without the right to bail. He is suspected of negligence leading to explosions in Vishneve, where 9 people died. Additionally, enterprise directors were detained for storing munitions near residential buildings. 🚨🏭

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New Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky: strict deadlines and action plan for all ministries

Politics 07/17/2026, 19:38

New Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky has given ministries just one week to prepare proposals for a new program of activities. The document with specific goals and deadlines will be ready by August 5. The main task of the government will be to prepare the country for winter and improve the efficiency of the agencies. 🇺🇦📉

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Sandra Audkirk: Who is the new Chargé d'Affaires a.i. of the US in Ukraine and how she differs from her predecessor

Politics 07/17/2026, 19:05

Sandra Audkirk has become the new Chargé d'Affaires a.i. of the US in Ukraine, replacing Julie Davis. The new head of mission is a career diplomat with 30 years of experience and a background at the Pentagon. Her predecessor left the post due to disagreements with Donald Trump's policies 🇺🇸🇺🇦

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Technology as a Survival Factor: Zelenskyy Discusses New Defense Methods with Expert 'Flash'

Politics 07/17/2026, 18:56

🇺🇦 Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with military expert Serhiy 'Flash' Beskrestnov. The President stated that it is precisely technology that saves the lives of Ukrainian servicemen. They discussed new threats and methods of countering enemy 'know-how'. 🤖🛡️

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Ukraine commissions the 'Cyclops' UAV: how the new interceptor hunts 'Shaheds'

Politics 07/17/2026, 18:49

Ukraine has officially commissioned the 'Cyclops' UAV to combat 'Shaheds' and ground targets. 🚁 The new interceptor has already shot down more than 100 air targets, including strikes on Russian territory. The compact drone is capable of intercepting targets at altitudes inaccessible to Russian reconnaissance drones. 🇺🇦🛡️

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Power Reset: Zelenskyy Replaces Prime Minister and Renews Ukraine's Government

Politics 07/17/2026, 18:00

A massive change of power has occurred in Ukraine: Volodymyr Zelenskyy initiated a reset of the Cabinet. Serhiy Koretsky became the new Prime Minister, while important personnel reshuffles took place in the security block and the President's team. 🇺🇦📉

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Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine: Khmara and Sibiga appointed Acting Ministers of Defense and Foreign Affairs

Politics 07/17/2026, 17:52

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has updated its composition: Yevhen Khmara and Andriy Sibiga have been appointed Acting Ministers of Defense and Foreign Affairs, respectively. Prime Minister Serhiy Koretskyi also announced a large-scale reorganization of the ministry, including the restoration of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and the creation of a new ministry for community affairs. 🇺🇦🏛️

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Kherson region: mandatory evacuation zone expanded due to shelling

Politics 07/17/2026, 17:56

Kherson region authorities have expanded the mandatory evacuation zone due to intensified Russian shelling 🚨. New districts of Kherson and several villages are included in the list, and a complete ban on entry has been imposed on families with children in these territories. 🚫👶

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EU imposes sanctions on Russia for the first time in response to Kyiv shelling: 'Komet' and 'Iskander' manufacturers hit

Politics 07/17/2026, 17:49

The EU has imposed sanctions on Russia for the first time in response to the shelling of Kyiv. 🇺🇦 Manufacturers of navigation systems for 'Shaheds' and 'Iskanders' — the ABS Electro group and its management — have been hit. Ukraine has already included these entities in its sanctions list. 🚫🇷🇺

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Special Stavka Session: Zelenskyy Summons Corps Commanders and Weapon Makers to Address Critical Frontline Tasks

Politics 07/17/2026, 17:42

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced a special Stavka session involving corps commanders and weapon manufacturers. The meeting discussed the shortage of fiber-optic drones, the experience of foreign volunteers, and prisoner exchanges. 🇺🇦🛡️

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Repression for Protests: How the UAS Command Tried to Find a Soldier Supporting Fedorov

Politics 07/17/2026, 17:46

🚨 Military personnel supporting protests for Fedorov risk their careers? The UAS attempted to locate a soldier calling for rallies, only to find he had already resigned. Commander "Madyar" Brovdi promised to investigate attempts at pressure. 🇺🇦🔥

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Technology Through Sanctions: What the Debris of 'Oreshnik' and 'Iskander' Revealed

Politics 07/17/2026, 17:35

Experts found electronic components manufactured in 2025 in the debris of 'Oreshnik' and 'Iskander'. Vlasuk stated that Russia continues to produce new missiles, using Belarusian factories and bypassing sanctions through supplies from the US and Asia. 🚀🇧🇾🇺🇦

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The End of the Era of 'Flying Fortresses': How Ukraine Reduced the Russian Strategic Bomber Fleet

Politics 07/17/2026, 17:17

Experts estimate the number of combat-ready Russian Tu-95s at only 20 units. After the "Spider" operation and the destruction of an aircraft in Engels, the fleet's resources have critically decreased, and Russia cannot produce new bombers. 🇺🇦✈️🚫

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Strike on Logistics: Ukrainian Forces Hit Yaroslavl Refinery, 'Svetlyak' Ship in Kerch, and 'Shadow Fleet' Tankers

Politics 07/17/2026, 17:09

The AFU launched large-scale strikes against Russian infrastructure: the 'Slavneft-YANOS' refinery in Yaroslavl, the 'Svetlyak' ship in Kerch, and 'shadow fleet' vessels in the Black Sea came under fire. The Ukrainian General Staff confirmed the destruction of logistics bridges and oil depots in the Donetsk region. 🔥🚢

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"Optional measures — optional results": Estonia demands a mandatory ban on tourism for Russians

Politics 07/17/2026, 17:05

Estonian Minister of Internal Affairs Igor Tarro stated that the increase in visa issuance to Russians is unacceptable while the war in Ukraine continues. Estonia demands that EU recommendations be turned into mandatory bans and that entry for Russian military personnel be blocked. In response to restrictions, Russians have begun to massively buy passports of island states 🇪🇪🚫🇷🇺

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