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Greece Blocks EU's 21st Sanctions Package: Dispute Over Dynagas Gas Carriers and Russian Icebreakers

Politics 07/16/2026, 05:16

Greece blocked the adoption of the EU's 21st sanctions package due to concerns for the fate of the shipping company Dynagas. Athens insists that a ban on transporting Russian LNG would destroy the business of the owner of unique Arctic tankers. As a result, Brussels had to postpone the decision and extend the oil price cap. 🚢🇷🇺🇪🇺

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Trump considers seizing Iranian islands and striking nuclear facilities: conflict escalation

Politics 07/16/2026, 03:55

Trump is considering seizing Harg Island and striking Iranian nuclear facilities due to Tehran's refusal to capitulate. 🇺🇸🇮🇷 Diplomacy has failed, and the US is preparing for a new phase of the conflict, which threatens to raise oil prices. 🛢️📉

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France Legalizes Assisted Death: How the New Law Will Work

Politics 07/16/2026, 02:59

The French parliament has approved a law on assisted death for the incurably ill. The vote passed with 291 in favor and 241 against. The document now awaits review by the Constitutional Council. 🇫🇷💉

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Trump's Gold: The US Begins Minting a Commemorative Coin That Breaks Tradition

Politics 07/16/2026, 01:17

The US has begun minting a commemorative coin with a portrait of Donald Trump for the 250th anniversary of independence. Experts are debating the legality of depicting a current president on currency, but the coin will go on sale this autumn. 🇺🇸💰🦅

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Powerful ballistic attack: Kyiv under fire on the night of July 16

Politics 07/16/2026, 01:04

On the night of July 16, Kyiv was subjected to a powerful attack by ballistic missiles. The Ukrainian Air Force recorded at least four launches, leading to a series of explosions and the declaration of an air raid. Residents of the capital were urgently evacuated to shelters.

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Testosterone as a Combat Readiness Criterion: Pentagon Launches Mass Soldier Screening

Politics 07/16/2026, 00:07

Pete Hegseth announced the launch of an annual testosterone testing program for U.S. military personnel over 30. The goal of the initiative is to maintain psychological and physical combat readiness through voluntary replacement therapy. 🇺🇸💉

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Pentagon considers strike on Cuba: plan for airborne operation amid war with Iran

Politics 07/16/2026, 00:10

The Pentagon is secretly preparing a plan for an airborne operation against Cuba, but the war with Iran is diverting resources. 🇺🇸🇨🇺 Díaz-Canel warned of a "slaughter" in the event of an attack. 🚀

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Personnel Revolution in Kyiv: Koretsky as Prime Minister and a Major Government Reform

Politics 07/15/2026, 23:43

🔥 Personnel Revolution in Kyiv! Serhiy Koretsky appointed as the new Prime Minister of Ukraine. Yulia Svirydenko resigns, offered the position of Ambassador to the USA. 🇺🇦 #Ukraine #Politics #Koretsky

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Refueling Ban: Zhytomyr Region Introduces Strict Measures Following Gas Station Attack

Politics 07/15/2026, 23:05

The Zhytomyr region has introduced a ban on gas station operations during air raid alerts. The decision was made following an attack on a gas station in the Korosten district, where people were injured. Authorities have ordered stations to close and evacuate people when the siren sounds 🚨⛽️

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London ramps up production: first British barrels for Ukrainian artillery handed over

Politics 07/15/2026, 22:59

The UK has handed over the first four artillery barrels to Ukraine for testing. 🇬🇧🇺🇦 Under a contract with BAE Systems, London plans to produce up to 150 barrels in 105 and 155 mm calibers. This is the first such project in 20 years, which will help restore the British defense industry and strengthen the artillery of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. 🚀

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Ukraine Successfully Tests New Domestic Ballistic Missile: Incident Details and Expert Theories

Politics 07/15/2026, 23:02

Ukraine conducted a test of a new domestically developed ballistic missile. Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov confirmed the test, which took place on July 14. Experts suggest it could be the «Sapsan» complex or a new project distinct from FP-9. 🚀🇺🇦

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Arctic Without a Shield: Russia Forced to Redeploy Air Defense from the North to Protect Moscow and Refineries

Politics 07/15/2026, 22:43

Russia is forced to withdraw air defense systems from the Arctic due to Ukrainian drone attacks. 🚀 Satellite images confirm: 60% of S-300 and S-400 complexes have been redeployed to protect Moscow and refineries. The SBU continues to strike enemy logistics and rear areas, including targets in Bashkortostan and Crimea. 🇺🇦🛡️

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Deputy Bezuglaya to return to 'Servant of the People': reason is the blocking of military justice

Politics 07/15/2026, 22:29

Independent deputy Anna Bezuglaya announced her intention to return to 'Servant of the People'. The reason was the blocking by the Rules Committee of the resolution on military justice. The deputy is ready to attend faction meetings to break the legislative deadlock. 🇺🇦🏛️

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Mikhail Fedorov Summarizes His Work: From Starlink to 'Auchan' — 23 Key Steps of the Reformer

Politics 07/15/2026, 22:18

Mikhail Fedorov summarizes his work as Minister of Defense: from cutting off Starlink for Russia to the 'Auchan' operation and procurement reform. 🚀 Zelenskyy explained the change of the Defense Minister due to a conflict with Syrskyi, but Fedorov remains in the team. 🇺🇦

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Igor Klimenko as Minister of Defense: How the leadership change will affect mobilization in Ukraine

Politics 07/15/2026, 22:14

Significant changes are coming to the Ukrainian government: Igor Klimenko, the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, is vying for the post of Minister of Defense instead of Mykhailo Fedorov. 🇺🇦 President Zelenskyy sees this as a way to bring order to mobilization by combining the efforts of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Defense under the leadership of allies. Fedorov's resignation is linked to disagreements on war strategy with Commander-in-Chief Syrsky. 🏛️

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Sergey Kiriyenko: Key Figure in Escalating the War Against Ukraine According to Ukrainian Intelligence

Politics 07/15/2026, 22:09

Ukrainian intelligence has named Sergey Kiriyenko as the main ideologue behind the continuation of the war against Ukraine. He oversees occupied territories and proposes escalation scenarios to Putin. 🇺🇦🚫🇷🇺

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Sea of Azov Closed: How Ukrainian Drones Paralyzed Russia's Trade Routes

Politics 07/15/2026, 22:06

Ukrainian drones have paralyzed the Sea of Azov: 116 vessels damaged in 9 days. Russia is forced to suspend shipping, threatening a crisis for grain and oil exports. 🚢💥🌾

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Fugitive Neo-Nazi and Transgender: Czechia Extradites Blood and Honor Leader to Germany

Politics 07/15/2026, 21:59

Czechia has extradited Marla Svenja Liebig, the leader of the neo-Nazi group Blood and Honor, to Germany. After changing her gender in official documents, she was placed in a women's prison, sparking criticism from conservatives. Liebig, who previously insulted trans persons, is now serving a sentence in the status of a woman. 🇩🇪🇨🇿⚖️

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