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Tusk before the NATO summit: Poland is not ready to take on new financial commitments for Ukraine

Politics 07/05/2026, 11:15

Donald Tusk before the NATO summit warned the delegation: Poland is not ready to take on new financial commitments for Ukraine. The Prime Minister explained this by the high burden on defense and the protection of the EU's eastern border. 🇵🇱🇺🇦🛑

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Phone call between Putin and Trump: discussion of the war in Ukraine and congratulations on US Independence Day

Politics 07/05/2026, 02:10

📞 Putin and Trump held an hour-long conversation on July 4 — they discussed the war in Ukraine and congratulated each other on US Independence Day. 🇺🇸 Zelenskyy also spoke with Trump — they agreed to meet at the NATO summit. 🌍 What lies behind these calls?

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New Blow to 'Shaheds': EU Prepares Sanctions Against Manufacturers of Navigation Systems for Russian Drones

Politics 07/05/2026, 02:07

The EU is preparing a new targeted blow to the production of Russian 'Shahed' drones. 🚫🇷🇺 The navigation system 'Komet' and fewer than ten other suppliers of critical components are likely to be blacklisted. A decision could be made as early as next week. 🇪🇺🚁

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Night in Crimea: Strikes on Energy Infrastructure Leave the Peninsula in Darkness

Politics 07/05/2026, 02:04

Ukraine launched a series of strikes on Crimea, leaving the peninsula without light: street lighting has practically disappeared. Key substations, airfields with aircraft, and bridges were hit. Zelenskyy stated that Russia has lost its advantage in the Black Sea. ⚡️🌑🚀

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Reconnaissance Pause: Why Russia is Demanding a Ceasefire in Konstantynivka

Politics 07/05/2026, 02:00

Russia is demanding a pause in the fighting in Konstantynivka to "figure out" the situation. Ukrainian military officials believe this is an attempt to locate their troops amidst the "gray zone" 🏚️🔍. Previously, Putin claimed the city was captured, but the Armed Forces of Ukraine refuted this data.

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Zelenskyy and Trump: Talk about ending the war and a meeting in Ankara

Politics 07/05/2026, 00:49

Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed a conversation with Donald Trump and stated there is a real prospect of ending the war. The leaders agreed on a personal meeting at the NATO summit in Ankara. 🇺🇸🇺🇦

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Zelenskyy and Trump hold phone call: details of the conversation and context

Politics 07/05/2026, 00:44

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump held a phone call on US Independence Day 🇺🇸🇺🇦. The Ukrainian President congratulated his colleague on the country's anniversary and once again raised the issue of Patriot missile supplies. Earlier, Trump had already demonstrated support for Kyiv at the G7 summit. 📞🌍

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Robots Instead of Stretchers: Oleksandr Syrskyi Outlines Strategy for Saving Lives on the Frontline

Politics 07/05/2026, 00:41

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi announced a large-scale modernization of military medicine. Main priorities: robotic evacuation of the wounded, underground hospitals, and the creation of medical battalions in every corps. 🤖🏥

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Zelenskyy at OSCE session: Russia is betting on ballistic missiles to break Ukraine. US political will is needed

Politics 07/05/2026, 00:38

Zelenskyy at the OSCE session stated that Russia is using ballistic missiles as a "last argument" to break Ukraine. The President called on the US to show political will and urgently transfer missiles for Patriots to save lives. 🇺🇦🇺🇸🚀

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Peskov Responds to Zelensky's Proposal: 'Come to Moscow if You Are Ready to Resolve'

Politics 07/05/2026, 00:34

🇷🇺 Peskov responds to Zelensky's proposal: 'Come to Moscow if you are ready to resolve'. 🇺🇦 Zelensky proposed a meeting in Konstantinovka — Peskov reminded that the capital of the RF is Moscow. 💥 The Russian Ministry of Defense continues to claim control over the city and proposes a "humanitarian pause". #Putin #Zelensky #Kremlin #Konstantinovka

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Humanitarian pause or trap? Russia proposes ceasefire in Konstantynivka to transfer bodies, but Ukrainian forces deny city 'capture'

Politics 07/05/2026, 00:31

🇷🇺 Russia proposed a "humanitarian pause" in Konstantynivka to transfer bodies — but the Armed Forces of Ukraine refuted the city's "capture". Zelenskyy proposed a meeting there for Putin, but the Kremlin refused. 🤔 What is hidden behind this move?

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Hungary changes its system: Madjar initiates the resignation of the president and the dismantling of the Orbán system

Politics 07/05/2026, 00:24

Hungary changes its system: Prime Minister Madjar initiates the resignation of President Sulyok and the dismantling of the Orbán system. The 17th amendment to the Fundamental Law has been submitted to parliament, providing for an elite purge and media reform. 🇭🇺🏛️

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"The world expects only one thing": Zelenskyy on regaining the initiative and Russia's defeat at sea

Politics 07/05/2026, 00:27

Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine has seized the initiative from Russia and brought the war back to its territory. The President emphasized that the world expects only victory from Kyiv and reminded of Russia's defeat in the Black Sea. 🇺🇦🌊

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Zelenskyy declares Russia has lost the Black Sea: Fleet loss scheme and creation of a new academy

Politics 07/05/2026, 00:16

🇺🇦 Zelenskyy: Russia has lost the Black Sea. At a meeting with the Navy, a scheme of Russian fleet losses was shown, awards were presented, and a new academy in Odesa was announced. 🚢💥

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Rinkevics on NATO: Russia lacks the strength for an invasion, but the threat of escalation is real

Politics 07/05/2026, 00:13

Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics stated that Russia is currently not capable of a full-scale invasion of NATO countries, but the threat of escalation remains real. He called on the Alliance to give a tough response to any challenge and noted the irreplaceable role of the USA in the defense of Europe. 🇱🇻🇷🇺🛡️

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8,000 Drones Shot Down in a Month: How Ukrainian Border Guards Defend the Sky from 'Shaheds' and 'Gerbers'

Politics 07/05/2026, 00:09

Ukrainian border guards shot down more than 8,000 Russian drones in June, including 900 strike 'Shaheds' and 'Gerbers'. 🚁🇺🇦 The SBGSU uses small arms, EW systems, and interceptor drones to protect the sky. In recent nights, air defense repelled attacks using ballistic missiles and hundreds of UAVs. 🛡️🚀

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Zelenskyy in Odesa: Strengthening Air Defense, New Helicopters, and Response to 'Shahed' Threats

Politics 07/05/2026, 00:06

Zelenskyy arrived in Odesa to address air defense and 'Shahed' countermeasures 🛡️. The President discussed with the Navy the expansion of the helicopter fleet and the application of new port protection technologies 🚁. Ukraine continues to bolster the defense of the South amid constant Russian attacks 🇺🇦.

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Zelenskyy on US Independence Day: From Trump's 'Javelins' to Joint Production of 'Patriots'

Politics 07/05/2026, 00:02

Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated the US on Independence Day, thanking them for aid in the war. 🇺🇸🇺🇦 The President mentioned 'Javelins' from Trump and 'Patriots', and also announced plans for joint production of air defense systems in Ukraine. 🚀

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