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Loopholes for Drones: How Russian UAVs Bypass Ukraine's Air Defense and Use Neutral Territories

Politics 06/02/2026, 14:04

Russian drones are finding loopholes to bypass Ukraine's air defense — flying over neutral territories and hiding over water. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are deploying small aircraft and fire groups to combat low-flying targets. 🚁🛡️

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Record Attack: Russia Used Eight 'Zircon' Missiles and Nearly 700 Drones Against Ukraine

Politics 06/02/2026, 13:34

Russia used a record 8 'Zircon' hypersonic missiles and nearly 700 drones against Ukraine. Kyiv, Dnipro, Kharkiv, and other regions were hit: there are casualties and destruction. Air defense shot down most cruise missiles, but ballistic missiles caused damage. 🚀💥🇺🇦

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"You'd be in prison if it weren't for me": How Trump convinced Netanyahu to stop the strike on Beirut

Politics 06/02/2026, 13:12

Donald Trump harshly reprimanded Netanyahu for his actions in Lebanon, calling him "crazy" and reminding him of saving him from prison. The US President blocked an Israeli airstrike on Beirut to avoid derailing negotiations with Iran. 🇺🇸🇮🇱📞

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Loans and Sick Leaves Are No Obstacle: Ukraine's MIA Lists Real Reasons for Exit Denial

Politics 06/02/2026, 12:59

Ukraine's MIA debunked myths about exit bans: loans and sick leaves are not checked at the border. However, men aged 18–60 must have a military ID. 🚗📄

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Massive Strike on Kyiv: Casualties, Fires, and Destruction in the Capital

Politics 06/02/2026, 12:35

🔥 Massive strike on Kyiv on the night of June 2: 30 injured, 1 killed, fires in Pechersk and Obolon. Children among the injured. Power cut off in three districts. 🚨 #Kyiv #Strike #Fires

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Combined strike on Kyiv: power outages in three districts and casualties

Politics 06/02/2026, 12:33

In the night of June 2, Kyiv was hit by a combined strike of missiles and drones. As a result of the attack, power outages occurred in three districts of the city, fires were recorded, and 8 people were injured. 🚨🇺🇦

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Nebenzia at the UN: A Russian drone could not have left the roof of a house in Romania intact

Politics 06/02/2026, 12:09

Vasily Nebenzya at the UN stated that a Russian drone could not have left the roof of a house in Romania intact. The Russian Permanent Representative doubts the official version of the "Geran-2" falling in Galati, asserting that the consequences of the strike would have been much more extensive. 🔥🇷🇺🇷🇴

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Deal of the Century or a Trap? Trump Promises a Deal with Iran and the Closure of the Strait of Hormuz Next Week

Politics 06/02/2026, 01:13

Trump stated that he personally stopped the shelling between Israel and Hezbollah and is preparing a deal with Iran to resume operations in the Strait of Hormuz as early as next week. The US President believes that a diplomatic solution could be better than a military victory, but is currently waiting to "score points." 🇺🇸🤝🇮🇷

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Lithuania becomes a NATO proving ground: US and UK test 50 anti-drone systems

Politics 06/02/2026, 00:26

The US and UK conducted Flytrap exercises in Lithuania, testing more than 50 anti-drone systems. The main goal is to teach troops to defend against drones while on the move, not just in trenches. 🛡️🚁

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Kalibr Launches from the Caspian: Russia Begins Mass Combined Strike on Ukraine

Politics 06/02/2026, 00:32

Russia launched a new combined strike on Ukraine in the night of June 2. 🚀 Launches of Kalibr missiles from the Caspian Sea and a massive drone attack have been recorded. The AFU warns of target entry into airspace around 02:00. ⚠️

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Trump Personally Asked Xi Jinping to Bring Putin Back to the Negotiating Table on Ukraine

Politics 06/01/2026, 23:36

Trump personally asked Xi Jinping to help stop the war in Ukraine, acknowledging the deadlock in negotiations. The US leader urged China to bring Putin back to the negotiating table with Zelenskyy. 🇺🇸🤝🇨🇳

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Strike against the 'shadow fleet': Ukrainian Armed Forces hit Russian cargo ship 'Leonid Pestrikov' in Berdyansk

Politics 06/01/2026, 22:50

🚢 The AFU struck the Russian cargo ship 'Leonid Pestrikov' in the port of Berdyansk. A heavy 'Zozulya' UAV with a 50 kg warhead was used for the attack. The ship, which is under US and Ukrainian sanctions, was used to export grain and operated as part of the 'shadow fleet' 🇺🇦🇷🇺

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Trump Announces Ceasefire: Israel Withdraws Troops from Beirut, Hezbollah Refuses Attacks

Politics 06/01/2026, 22:37

Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah: Israeli troops are being withdrawn from Beirut, and the parties have agreed not to attack each other. 🇺🇸🤝🇮🇱 The Israeli Defense Minister clarified that this is a deterrent mechanism, not a renunciation of force. Negotiations with Iran are resuming at a fast pace. 📉🔥

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Diplomatic Scandal: Former Polish Ambassador Returns Ukrainian Order Due to Zelenskyy's Decision on the UPA

Politics 06/01/2026, 22:15

Former Polish Ambassador Bartosz Cichocki returned a Ukrainian order in protest against Zelenskyy's decision to award a military unit the title "Heroes of the UPA." Warsaw calls this step a violation of historical sensitivity, while the President of Poland proposed stripping Zelenskyy of the Order of the White Eagle. 🇵🇱🇺🇦

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Putin Accuses Ukrainian Leadership of 'Grave Crimes' Against Children in Starobelsk and Henichesk

Politics 06/01/2026, 22:12

Vladimir Putin stated that the conflict has moved to a new level, accusing the Ukrainian leadership of committing 'grave crimes' against children in educational institutions in Starobelsk and Henichesk. The head of the Russian Federation emphasized that these actions are intentional.

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Zelenskyy: Ukraine has disabled nearly 40% of Russia's primary oil refining capacity

Politics 06/01/2026, 22:01

Zelenskyy reported that nearly 40% of Russia's primary oil refining capacity has been disabled. From January to May, Ukrainian strikes hit 15 refineries, forcing Russia to ban the export of aviation fuel and gasoline 🚛🔥

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Putin threatens 'inevitable punishment' for Ukraine after strike on Starobelsk: facts and response from the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Politics 06/01/2026, 21:56

🚨 Putin threatens Ukraine with 'inevitable punishment' after the strike on Starobelsk. The Armed Forces of Ukraine deny the attack on civilian objects. On the night of May 24, Russia launched a massive strike on Kyiv, including the 'Oreshnik' missile. 🇺🇦🇷🇺

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Bastrykin named the Ukrainian UAV commanders arrested in absentia in Russia and pointed to NATO countries' involvement

Politics 06/01/2026, 21:53

The ICR has arrested three Ukrainian commanders in absentia for the use of UAVs. Bastrykin named drone models and NATO countries supplying components. One of the suspects has already been sentenced to life imprisonment. 🚨🇺🇦🇷🇺

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