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Fuel Crisis: Putin Admits Gasoline Shortage and Imposes Export Ban

Politics 06/29/2026, 02:45

Putin admits fuel shortage in Russia: refineries are operating at the limit, and the export of gasoline and kerosene is temporarily banned. Queues and lack of fuel grades are recorded at gas stations; reserves are depleted by 4% compared to last year. 🛢️🚫🚗

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Technological Lag: Serhiy Beskrestnov Outlines Critical Challenges for the Ukrainian Armed Forces

Politics 06/29/2026, 02:32

Defense Minister's Advisor Serhiy "Flash" Beskrestnov outlined critical technological challenges for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Main problems: lack of protection against KAB, lag in EW against drones, and vulnerability of frontline cities. 🚀🛡️

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US and Iran Agree to Immediate Cessation of Attacks: Crisis in the Strait of Hormuz

Politics 06/29/2026, 01:42

🔥 US and Iran agree to immediate cessation of attacks! 🌍 Negotiations in Qatar will decide the fate of the Strait of Hormuz. ⚓️ Shipping safety is priority #1.

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Putin Rejects Kyiv's Terms: Russia Will Not Negotiate Despite Strikes on Refineries

Politics 06/29/2026, 01:01

Vladimir Putin stated that Russia will not negotiate on Ukraine's terms, calling it a "salvation" for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ukrainian drones are delivering precision strikes on refineries and plants deep inside the Russian Federation, reaching distances of up to 1500 km. ⚔️🇺🇦🇷🇺

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Iran Threatens to Break Off Negotiations with the US: Strait of Hormuz Under Full Control of Tehran

Politics 06/29/2026, 00:43

Iran threatens to break off negotiations with the US and takes full control of the Strait of Hormuz for 30 days. The IRGC accuses Washington of violating agreements and warns of a crushing response to any violating vessels. 🚢🚀🌊

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Transfer of Power to Brussels: How EU Accession Will Change the Constitution of Ukraine

Politics 06/29/2026, 00:34

Verkhovna Rada Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk stated the inevitability of transferring part of state powers to EU bodies for the sake of joining the Union. This will require a massive review of the Constitution of Ukraine, including issues of defense and citizens' rights. 🇺🇦🇪🇺📜

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No Signatures and No Commitments: Results of the Putin-Trump Meeting in Anchorage

Politics 06/29/2026, 00:30

The meeting between Putin and Trump in Anchorage did not bring signed agreements on Ukraine. 🇺🇸🤝🇷🇺 Both leaders admitted that they discussed compromises, but legally nothing was fixed. Moscow is outraged by the change of course by the USA.

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Confession from the Kremlin: Putin admits energy problems and shortages in Crimea due to Ukrainian strikes

Politics 06/29/2026, 00:27

Vladimir Putin admitted that Ukrainian strikes on the energy sector are creating problems but called the shortage non-critical. The Russian leader reported that fuel reserves in Crimea will last only a few days, while restrictions on gasoline sales are already being introduced in the country due to record price increases. 🇷🇺⚡️📉

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Europe changes strategy: from a peace project to an armed alliance

Politics 06/28/2026, 22:40

Leaders of Estonia and Latvia have declared a paradigm shift: Europe is transforming from a peace project into an armed bloc. Baltic countries reject the idea of negotiations with Russia, insisting on strengthening borders and demonstrating strength, while discussions about diplomacy and the US position continue globally. 🛡️🌍

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Iran's Retaliation: Rockets Strike US Bases in Kuwait and Bahrain Following Trump's Threats

Politics 06/28/2026, 22:36

Iran launched a missile strike on US military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain. Tehran's response followed immediately after harsh threats by Donald Trump to destroy the Iranian leadership. 🚀🇮🇷🇺🇸

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Hryhoriy Tikhii: Russia has not achieved a single war goal and has lost 1.3 million men

Politics 06/28/2026, 22:25

Georgiy Tikhii debunked the myth of the Kremlin's "near victory": in 4 years of war, Russia has lost 1.3 million men and achieved no goals. 📉 Putin's rating is falling, and the war is returning to Russian territory. An internal crisis is growing: the State Duma is demanding a plan to exit the conflict. 🇺🇦🔥

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Denis Shpilerman: The 2004 Constitution Deprived Ukraine of Governability

Politics 06/28/2026, 22:22

Firepoint founder Denis Shpilerman, on Constitution Day, severely criticized the 2004 governance model, calling it a threat to Ukrainian statehood. The entrepreneur claims that the reforms deprived the government of governability and called for restoring the President's powers in the 1996 version. 🇺🇦🏛️

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Psychological warfare on the front line: Ukrainian paratroopers dropped hundreds of postcards calling for surrender on enemy positions

Politics 06/28/2026, 22:18

Ukrainian paratroopers of the 71st Air Assault Brigade dropped hundreds of postcards calling for surrender on Russian military positions. 🇺🇦 Soldiers used drones to deliver leaflets describing a step-by-step algorithm for surrender and guarantees of safety. The action is timed to Constitution Day and works in conjunction with the state project "I Want to Live". 📉🕊️

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Death of Colonel Kononnikov: Ukrainian Armed Forces Launch Official Investigation

Politics 06/28/2026, 19:24

Tragic news from the Southern Operational Command: Colonel Vladimir Kononnikov, commander of the 154th Brigade, found without signs of life. 🔍 An official investigation has been launched; no signs of violence detected so far. The Armed Forces of Ukraine request that rumors not be spread and the deceased's family be respected. 🇺🇦🚫

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Polish Intelligence Warns of Russia's Plans: Putin Prepares Provocations Against NATO and 'Little Green Men'

Politics 06/28/2026, 19:21

Head of Polish Intelligence Paweł Sota warns: Putin, losing in Ukraine, is preparing provocations against NATO. Russia may use "little green men" and hybrid methods to test Western unity. Warsaw declares readiness for countermeasures, including cyber operations. 🇵🇱🚨🇷🇺

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Zelenskyy submits bill on the Ukrainian National Pantheon to the Verkhovna Rada: Budanov calls it a step towards historical justice

Politics 06/28/2026, 18:50

Zelenskyy has submitted a bill on the Ukrainian National Pantheon to the Rada. Budanov stated that this is a step towards historical justice and the end of foreign dictates regarding memory. The first step towards creating the memorial has already been the return of the remains of Andriy Melnyk. 🇺🇦🕯️

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From London to Brussels: Keir Starmer Eyes NATO Secretary-General Post

Politics 06/28/2026, 18:20

Keir Starmer is not leaving politics, but changing scale: the former UK Prime Minister is eyeing the NATO Secretary-General post. 🇬🇧🇺🇦 While Andy Burnham takes the baton in London, Starmer is using his authority and ties with Zelenskyy for a global leap. 🌍

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Putin at the United Russia Congress: War, 'Elites', and Plans for 2026

Politics 06/28/2026, 18:10

At the United Russia Congress, Putin called the war "fateful" and declared 2026 the "Year of Unity". He also called participants in hostilities the "elite", despite record Ukrainian attacks on Russian defense plants. 🇷🇺🔥

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