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Budanov warns Ukrainians about the consequences of attacks on military personnel: 'Who will protect you?'

Politics 07/09/2026, 22:11

GUR Head Kyrylo Budanov sternly warned Ukrainians about the consequences of attacks on military personnel. He reminded that those who beat the army today will be left without protection tomorrow. The reason for the statement was an incident in Lviv, where a crowd overturned a TRC vehicle. 🇺🇦🚨

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Bribe for Drones: SBU Exposes TPPU Official Extorting €100,000 from Defense Contractor

Politics 07/09/2026, 22:02

The SBU exposed a CCIU advisor for extorting €100k from a drone manufacturer. The official demanded money for an expert opinion after a fire at the contractor's warehouse. The mother and son were arrested in the act and face prison. 🚓💸🇺🇦

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Two months to escalation: Petr Pavel warns of critical window to end the war

Politics 07/09/2026, 21:58

Czech President Petr Pavel warned: Ukraine has only two months to stop the war. After the Russian elections on September 20, the Kremlin may announce mobilization and sharply escalate the conflict. 🇺🇦⚠️

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Trump on Putin: 'These are different people' — Kislitsa's statement on the shift in US policy

Politics 07/09/2026, 21:38

Sergey Kislitsa revealed details of his dialogue with Donald Trump: the US President sees a 'different person' in Putin and recognizes his defeats in the war. 🇺🇸🇷🇺 The White House notes the Kremlin's failures in the Donbas and on the international stage, while rumors of a secret deal in Anchorage have been refuted. 📉🚫

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Trump shifts course: why the successes of the Ukrainian Armed Forces have forced Washington to rethink its strategy

Politics 07/09/2026, 21:28

Trump's shift in rhetoric: why the successes of the Ukrainian Armed Forces at the front have forced the US to rethink its position on Ukraine. Kislitsa and Budanov on the psychology of winners and new licenses for weapons production. 🇺🇸🇺🇦🔥

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Window of Opportunity: Russia May Intensify Strikes While Ukraine Awaits Patriot Production

Politics 07/09/2026, 21:19

ISW analysts warn: while Ukraine awaits the launch of Patriot missile production, Russia may intensify ballistic strikes. Trump promised a license within 2-3 months, but currently, air defense has not shot down a single ballistic missile during recent massive attacks. 🚀🛡️🇺🇦

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Kislitsia warns Ukraine: Do not expect a collapse of the Russian economy

Politics 07/09/2026, 21:16

Ukraine should not expect an imminent economic collapse of Russia — Serhiy Kislitsia. Despite huge losses, Moscow still has enough resources for the war. The authorities will begin seizing property from businesses and emigrants. 🇺🇦🇷🇺💸

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Erdogan's Gun Gifts: How EU and UK Leaders Reacted to the Turkish President's Gesture

Politics 07/09/2026, 21:06

Erdogan gifted pistols to EU and UK leaders at the NATO summit. Costa and von der Leyen handed the weapons over to security, while Starmer and Jetten left them in Turkey due to gift restrictions. 🔫🇹🇷🇪🇺

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Automatic cancellation of deferment: how 'Reserve+' removes the right to protection when circumstances change

Politics 07/09/2026, 21:00

Lawyer Tetyana Lebedeva warns: deferment from mobilization in Ukraine may expire automatically via 'Reserve+'. 📱 The system itself removes protection upon divorce, expulsion from university, or children reaching adulthood. ⚠️ Find out which life changes deprive you of the right to deferment.

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Massive Attack: Russia Strikes Ukraine with 'Iskander' Missiles and a Hundred Drones

Politics 07/09/2026, 20:56

On the night of July 9, Russia struck Ukraine with 'Iskander' missiles and a hundred drones. Air defense has already shot down 72 targets, but the attack continues. The enemy also attacked a gas station in Kharkiv and is attempting to jam Starlink. 🚀🛡️⚡

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Historical Lectures Instead of Peace: How Vladimir Medinsky 'Stalled' Negotiations in Istanbul

Politics 07/09/2026, 20:53

Did negotiations in Istanbul turn into a history lesson? 📚 Serhiy Kislitsa revealed that Vladimir Medinsky spent time telling stories about Swedish wars instead of discussing peace. 🇺🇦🤝🇷🇺 The Ukrainian delegation was forced to endure "audio spam" for the sake of the main issue. #Ukraine #PeaceNegotiations #Medinsky

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"Best Meeting": Zelenskyy and Trump in Ankara Agree on Patriot Licenses and Peace Process

Politics 07/09/2026, 20:50

🇺🇦🇺🇸 Zelenskyy and Trump's meeting in Ankara was a breakthrough: Ukraine received Patriot licenses, and Trump acknowledged the importance of escalation to end the war. 🚀🔥

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Second day in a row: US strikes nearly 100 targets in Iran

Politics 07/09/2026, 20:36

US strikes Iran for the second day in a row: nearly 100 targets hit. Trump declared the end of the truce, but Iran has already proposed a deal. 🇺🇸🇮🇷🚀

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The End of Peacetime: NATO Transforms Baltic Air Policing into Full-Scale Air Defense

Politics 07/09/2026, 20:33

NATO has officially changed the status of the Baltic Air Policing mission to "air defense." This decision was made after Alliance fighters used weapons for the first time, shooting down drones over Estonia and Latvia. The President of Lithuania stated that peacetime is over.

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Trump prepares a 'multi-day response' for Iran: White House expects a prolonged campaign in the Strait of Hormuz

Politics 07/09/2026, 20:05

The White House is prepared for a multi-day war with Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump declared the ceasefire over and is ready to deliver a harsh response to attacks, but reported that Tehran is already calling with an offer for a deal. 🇺🇸🇮🇷🚢

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Patriots in Ukraine: from license to the first missile — why will it take years?

Politics 07/09/2026, 20:08

Ukraine may start producing missiles for Patriot — but not soon. Experts speak of timelines ranging from a year to several years. 🚀🇺🇦

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Trump comments on his future in NATO: 'The Alliance has changed, but the US pays too much'

Politics 07/09/2026, 19:55

Donald Trump stated that the summit in Turkey will not be his last in NATO, but emphasized the need to reduce US spending. The Alliance is discussing the possibility of canceling the 2027 summit in Albania to avoid criticism from the US President. 🇺🇸🇹🇷

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Trump Links Troop Withdrawal from Europe to Greenland: 'Much Will Depend on the Deal'

Politics 07/09/2026, 19:52

Donald Trump has put allies on notice: the future of US troops in Europe depends on a deal regarding Greenland 🇺🇸🇩🇰. The President is ready to reduce the contingent if he does not receive "favorable terms," despite Denmark's categorical unwillingness to sell the island. 🌍📉

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