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Ukraine's Air Defense: 89% of Drones Shot Down, but Ballistic Missiles Remain the Main Threat

Politics 07/10/2026, 06:01

Ukraine's Ministry of Defense reported on air defense operations: 89% of drones shot down, but effectiveness against ballistic missiles dropped to 40%. 🚀🛡️ Kyiv urged partners to transfer Patriot missiles to protect infrastructure following new casualties in Odesa. 🇺🇦

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Zelenskyy on Russia: 'Historical Anecdote' — Export Nation Forced to Import Fuel

Politics 07/10/2026, 05:58

🇺🇦 Zelenskyy: Russia, which always exported fuel, is now forced to import it — a 'historical anecdote'. Ukraine is already hindering these supplies. 🚀 The US will transfer new Patriot missiles to protect the skies. #Ukraine #Zelenskyy #Patriot

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Sikorski Reveals Kremlin Plans: From Cyberattacks to Death Squads Against Europe

Politics 07/10/2026, 05:54

Radosław Sikorski revealed details of Russia's preparation of new provocations against Europe, including cyberattacks and "death squads." The goal of disclosing these plans is to deter the Kremlin, just as it worked before the invasion of Ukraine. 🇵🇱🇫🇷⚠️

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Zelenskyy on Putin: 'Only One Advantage Left — Ballistics'

Politics 07/10/2026, 05:51

Zelenskyy stated that Russia has only one advantage left — ballistics. The President noted the strengthening of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and confirmed that world leaders see Ukraine's progress. However, Kyiv is experiencing a critical shortage of missiles for air defense and is seeking solutions from partners. 🇺🇦🚀

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Zelenskyy confirms: US gives 'green light' for Patriot production in Ukraine. Trump assesses the country's technological potential

Politics 07/10/2026, 05:48

Zelenskyy confirms: the issue of Patriot production in Ukraine has been resolved politically. Now, ministries must urgently begin technical work on the license. Trump recognized that Ukraine is one of the few countries ready for such production. 🇺🇦🚀

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Zelensky confirms imminent delivery of Patriot missiles from the US: details of agreements and context of the shortage

Politics 07/10/2026, 05:45

Zelensky confirms imminent delivery of Patriot missiles from the US. The President stated that the package will arrive in the coming days, and agreements with Europe have also been confirmed. Against the backdrop of a critical shortage and Iskander attacks, Trump promised a license for missile production. 🇺🇸🇺🇦🚀

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Attack on Mercenary Convoy in Mali: Attack Details and Allies' Reaction

Politics 07/10/2026, 05:42

🚨 A convoy with 200+ Russian mercenaries came under fire in Mali. Niger provided air support. The FLA group claimed responsibility. 🇲🇱🇷🇺

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June 2026 became the bloodiest month for Ukrainians since the start of the war: UN data and Security Council reaction

Politics 07/10/2026, 05:36

June 2026 became the bloodiest month for Ukraine since the start of the war: 265 civilians were killed. The UN is recording a rise in casualties and is calling for an immediate ceasefire, condemning strikes on residential areas. 🏚️🚨

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Fuel Collapse: How Strikes on Refineries Deprived 50 Million Russians of Gasoline

Politics 07/10/2026, 05:29

Ukrainian strikes on refineries have dealt a crushing blow to the Russian economy: the country has lost up to 40% of its capacity, and 50 million Russians are facing an acute fuel crisis. 🛢️🚫 A state of emergency has been declared in Crimea, while Putin, acknowledging the problems, attempts to redirect supplies from Belarus. ⛽📉

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Dossier on 20,000: OSINT researchers release database of 'Shahed' plant employees in 'Alabuga'

Politics 07/10/2026, 05:22

OSINT researchers have released a database with profiles of 20,000 employees of a plant in 'Alabuga' where 'Shahed' drones are assembled. The goal is to document involvement in military production. 🚁📂

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SBU Denies Beating of Top Manager of 'Ukrainian Armored Vehicles': Why Offices Were Raided and Old Grenade Launchers Were Found

Politics 07/10/2026, 05:05

The SBU denied allegations of beating a top manager of 'Ukrainian Armored Vehicles' and presented evidence: searches were conducted without violence. The investigation uncovered a large-scale scheme: an attempt to sell grenade launchers from the 1980s as new equipment for 637 million UAH. 💥🔫

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New rules for exchanging driver's licenses in Ukraine: MIA answers to key questions

Politics 07/10/2026, 04:58

The MIA of Ukraine has clarified the new rules for exchanging driver's licenses: how to keep your license without exams and when an exchange is mandatory when opening a new category. Now you can choose a digital license format. 🚗📱 #Ukraine #Auto #MIA

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Deal of the Century or Dead End: Poland and Ukraine Discuss MiG-29 for Drone Exchange Again

Politics 07/10/2026, 04:44

Poland and Ukraine are once again holding active negotiations regarding the transfer of MiG-29 fighters in exchange for drone technologies. Polish Minister of Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz expressed hope for the successful conclusion of the deal, which was previously frozen due to unfulfilled conditions. 🇵🇱✈️🇺🇦

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Laughter that isn't funny: how Trump's slips at the NATO summit overshadowed the official agenda

Politics 07/10/2026, 03:20

The NATO summit in Ankara will be remembered not only for political decisions but also for Donald Trump's slips. The US President confused Zelenskyy with Putin and declared a missile attack from the non-existent "Islamic Republic of Japan". 🇺🇸🇯🇵🇺🇦

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Spy scandal in Rome: Italy expels two Russian military attachés

Politics 07/10/2026, 03:04

Italy expels two Russian military attachés on charges of espionage. 🇮🇹🚫🇷🇺 The Italian Foreign Ministry called the diplomats' actions interference in internal affairs. Russia promises mirror countermeasures. 🕵️‍♂️📉

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Strategy Shift: NATO and the US Approve Plan to Redeploy Military Forces in Europe

Politics 07/10/2026, 02:57

🔴 NATO and the US have approved a plan to redeploy troops in Europe. Admiral Cavo Dragone confirmed: part of the forces are moving to the Middle East and Asia, while Europe takes on new expenses. The contingent in Germany is being reduced by 5,000 people. 🇺🇸🇪🇺

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Vilnius Diplomatic Demarche: Lithuanian MFA Presents Protest Note to Russia Amid Ukraine Escalation

Politics 07/10/2026, 02:53

The Lithuanian MFA presented a note of protest to Russia due to strikes on Ukraine and accusations of using Baltic airspace. Vilnius rejected accusations of discrimination against Russian speakers and confirmed its readiness to cooperate with the ICC. 🔴🇱🇹🇷🇺

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Kiev reclassifies 2025 Istanbul meetings: why the US became the key to negotiations

Politics 07/10/2026, 02:50

The Office of the President of Ukraine has officially reviewed the status of the 2025 Istanbul meetings, calling them merely an "exchange of views." Serhiy Kislitsa stated that full-fledged negotiations began only in 2026 with US participation, whose attention had previously been diverted by the crisis in the Persian Gulf 🇺🇸🤝🇺🇦

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