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Von der Leyen Announces Imminent Opening of Second Negotiation Cluster for Ukraine

Politics 07/15/2026, 18:50

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that Ukraine is ready for the opening of the second negotiation cluster on the internal market. Kyiv has already fulfilled a significant part of the necessary conditions, and the block could be opened "as soon as possible". 🇺🇦🇪🇺

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy Announces Localization of Patriot and SAMP/T Missile Production in Ukraine

Politics 07/15/2026, 18:53

Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirms: Ukraine will begin independently producing Patriot and SAMP/T missiles. Agreements reached with the USA, France, and Italy. Production localization planned by the end of 2026. 🇺🇦🚀🛡️

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Ukraine and the EU sign a historic document: launching the Drone Deal and establishing joint ventures

Politics 07/15/2026, 18:47

🇺🇦🇪🇺 Ukraine and the EU signed a Letter of Intent on strategic partnership. This marks the start of the Drone Deal and the creation of joint ventures. The EU allocated an additional €1 billion for drones and will support the anti-ballistic missile program.

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Personnel purge at the MFA: Zelenskyy confirms upcoming changes to Ukrainian ambassadors in the US and other countries

Politics 07/15/2026, 18:43

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed the upcoming change of Ukrainian ambassadors in the US and other countries 🇺🇸🇺🇦. The President stated that personnel changes are being discussed with Serhiy Kyslytsia and Andriy Sybiha. Yulia Sviridenko is being considered as a candidate for the post of Ambassador in Washington, but the decision has not yet been made. 📉🏛️

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Secret Deal with the Middle East: Zelenskyy Reveals Conditions for Ukraine Receiving a New Air Defense System

Politics 07/15/2026, 18:40

Zelenskyy acknowledged the existence of a secret agreement with Middle Eastern countries, which depends on the end of the war in the region and concerns the supply of air defense systems. 🚀🛡️ Meanwhile, Ukraine and 9 European countries signed a declaration on the creation of a missile defense coalition.

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Merz Warns of Kremlin Plans: Russia Preparing Aggression Against Baltic States and Moldova

Politics 07/15/2026, 18:33

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that Russia is preparing aggression against the Baltic states and Moldova. He stated that Europe is in a state of "not war, but not peace," and called for an urgent strengthening of NATO defense. 🇩🇪🇺🇦🇷🇺

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Interception over the Baltic: Russia Tests Poland's Air Defense Again During Exercises

Politics 07/15/2026, 18:30

Polish aviation intercepted a pair of Russian Su-30SM2s over the Baltic during air defense exercises. 🇵🇱✈️ The Russian fighters, departing from Kaliningrad, did not violate the border, but their maneuver was interpreted as aggressive observation. 🇷🇺🔍

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An official investigation has been launched in Lviv following a video showing the use of force against a woman during mobilization

Politics 07/15/2026, 18:11

An official investigation has been launched in Lviv following a video showing military personnel using force against a woman during mobilization. This is the second serious conflict involving the TCR in a week — previously, a military commissariat vehicle was overturned in Sykhiv. 🚨🇺🇦

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Zelensky calls Serhiy Kretsky the most prepared candidate for the post of Prime Minister of Ukraine

Politics 07/15/2026, 18:01

🇺🇦 Zelensky named Serhiy Kretsky the most prepared candidate for the post of Prime Minister. A meeting with the 'Servant of the People' faction has already taken place, and the Verkhovna Rada will consider the issue on July 16. 🏛️ #Ukraine #Politics

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Strike on Crimea's Energy Sector: SSO Hits Balaklava TPP in Sevastopol

Politics 07/15/2026, 17:58

Special Operations Forces struck the Balaklava TPP in Sevastopol. A Siemens turbine was damaged, threatening Crimea with a loss of 50% of electricity for up to 5 months. This undermines the logistics of the Russian army on the peninsula. ⚡🔥

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Former Hungarian Minister Peter Szijjarto Leaves Politics for Career at Chinese Giant BYD

Politics 07/15/2026, 17:38

Sensation in Hungarian politics: former Minister of Foreign Affairs Peter Szijjarto leaves parliament to work at Chinese auto giant BYD. The politician, known for his scandals and ties to Moscow, will be in charge of developing external relations for the Chinese corporation. 🇭🇺🚗🇨🇳

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Peskov responds to Lithuania's warnings: 'Scare tactics' and NATO plans

Politics 07/15/2026, 17:34

Dmitry Peskov called Lithuania's warnings about Russia's plans "scare tactics" to expand NATO infrastructure. The Kremlin press secretary also accused Latvia of hatred towards Russia and commented on possible US actions regarding the Ukrainian track. 🇷🇺🇱🇹🇺🇸

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Trump on the war: 'Putin is ready for a deal', but the US is preparing 'hellish sanctions'

Politics 07/15/2026, 17:18

Trump stated that the war could end by 2029 and believes Putin is ready for a deal. However, in parallel, the US is preparing "hellish sanctions" with tariffs up to 100% for buyers of Russian oil. 🇺🇸🇷🇺🛑

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War with Iran vs. Pentagon Budget: Democrats Block Key Defense Bill in Senate

Politics 07/15/2026, 16:27

Democratic senators derailed the vote on the US defense budget, demanding a report on the war with Iran. Richard Blumenthal and Tammy Duckworth called the funding a "recipe for endless war." Amid new strikes between the US and Iran, Congress is demanding a clear strategy from the administration. 🇺🇸🚫💰

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War Without Ceasefire: Trump and Iran at an Impasse Over the Strait of Hormuz

Politics 07/15/2026, 16:24

Diplomacy on the brink of collapse: Trump and Iran cannot agree on control over the Strait of Hormuz. The ceasefire has been broken, the US is increasing its military presence, and Tehran is threatening shipping. 🚢🚀

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Sanctions against Russia: shifting from signals to systemic pressure. Details of the 2026 bill

Politics 07/15/2026, 16:20

The US is shifting from political signals to systemic pressure on Russia: the new 2026 bill provides for strict sanctions against banks, the energy sector, and sanctions evaders. 🇺🇸🚫💰 Vladyslav Vlasyuk revealed details that could change the rules of the game for all countries trading with the Russian Federation. #Sanctions #Russia #Vlasyuk

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Murder of Anne Widdecombe: London Considers Political Motive and Terrorism Theory

Politics 07/15/2026, 16:17

The investigation in London is considering a political motive and a terrorism theory in the case of the murder of politician Anne Widdecombe. A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of a "targeted attack" on the Reform UK party spokesperson. This is the third political murder in the UK in the last 10 years. 🇬🇧🔍

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"War, war, war": Garry Kasparov warns of a Kremlin provocation in the Baltic states

Politics 07/15/2026, 16:13

Garry Kasparov warned that the Kremlin might attempt to test NATO's resolve with a provocation in Latvia or Estonia. In his opinion, Putin is not ready for peace and intends to continue the war to victory, using escalation to destabilize the situation. 🌍🚨

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