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Strike on the Slavyansk Oil Refinery: How the SBU and Drone Special Operation Hits the War Economy

Politics 06/28/2026, 15:52

🔥 Strike on the Slavyansk Oil Refinery: The SBU and drones have delivered a powerful blow to one of Russia's key oil refineries. Fires in the tank farm and at the primary processing unit are the result of a joint operation by special services and unmanned systems. 🇺🇦⚡️

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Sandu sends signal to Brussels: withdrawal of Russian troops from Transnistria to become part of negotiations

Politics 06/28/2026, 15:11

🇲🇩 Maia Sandu stated that Moldova will take the issue of Russian troops in Transnistria to the international level. 🇪🇺 Chișinău hopes the EU will raise this topic during negotiations on ending the war in Ukraine. 🤝 Ukraine and Moldova continue to move toward the EU in sync, despite separate assessments of progress.

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12 hours in traffic: why record queues have formed at the border with Poland

Politics 06/28/2026, 14:06

Queues to enter Ukraine at the border with Poland have reached 12 hours. 🚗🇺🇦 Border guards are recording a record passenger flow: 141 thousand people crossed the border in 24 hours. Buses are also stuck in traffic jams due to repairs at the Shehyni checkpoint. 🚍⏳

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The Spirit of Anchorage is Dead: Kyiv Demands Real Negotiations from the Kremlin Instead of Illusions

Politics 06/28/2026, 13:56

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga stated that the "spirit of Anchorage" is dead and called on the Kremlin to stop living in illusions. Kyiv demands real negotiations from Moscow, as any peace plans without Ukraine's participation are doomed to failure. 🇺🇦🤝🚫

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Roman Bezsmertny: Ukraine Needs a Parliamentary Republic and a President Without Executive Power

Politics 06/28/2026, 14:00

Roman Bezsmertny, one of the authors of the Constitution of Ukraine, stated that after victory, the country should become a parliamentary republic. The expert believes that the current system with two centers of power provokes corruption and conflicts, and the role of the president needs to be limited to representative functions. 🏛️🇺🇦

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The 1996 Mistake: Why Crimea's Status Must Change After Deoccupation

Politics 06/28/2026, 12:37

Constitutional law experts believe that the territorial autonomy of Crimea, introduced in 1996, was a mistake that contributed to the events of 2014. After deoccupation, the status of the peninsula will likely be reviewed: abolition of autonomy and transition to the status of an ordinary region, or the introduction of national autonomy for Crimean Tatars. 🇺🇦⚖️

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Mazepa instead of Lenin: Zelenskyy proposes installing a monument to the Hetman on Shevchenko Boulevard

Politics 06/28/2026, 12:34

Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed installing a monument to Ivan Mazepa on Shevchenko Boulevard — the site where Lenin was toppled in 2013. The head of state called this a correction of historical injustice. 🇺🇦🗿 #Zelenskyy #Mazepa #Kyiv

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Order of Europe: Zelenskyy Proposes New State Award for Ukrainians and Foreigners

Politics 06/28/2026, 12:27

🇺🇦 A new state award is being introduced in Ukraine — the Order of Europe. Zelenskyy's initiative is already in the Rada: both Ukrainians and foreigners will be eligible for the award. 🏅

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Long-term operation: how Ukraine systematically paralyzes logistics in Crimea

Politics 06/28/2026, 12:25

Ukrainian Navy spokesperson Dmitry Pletenchuk revealed details of a multi-year operation to paralyze logistics in Crimea. Systemic strikes on bridges, power plants, and oil depots have forced occupation authorities to declare a state of emergency. 🇺🇦🚀📉

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Two Russian refineries destroyed in one night: strikes on Krasnodar and Yaroslavl

Politics 06/28/2026, 12:14

Ukraine struck two Russian refineries in one night: Krasnodar and Yaroslavl. Zelenskyy called this "long-range sanctions" against the Russian war machine. 🔥🚀 #Ukraine #Refinery #UAV

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30 Years of the Constitution of Ukraine: How the Fundamental Law is Surviving the War and Why It Cannot Be Changed

Politics 06/28/2026, 12:11

The Constitution of Ukraine has reached its 30th anniversary, and today it is facing its most severe test — a prolonged war. Experts explain why the Fundamental Law cannot be changed during wartime and what legal gaps the war has revealed. 🇺🇦⚖️

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Massive Attack on Ukraine: 142 Drones and Ballistic Missiles on the Night of June 28

Politics 06/28/2026, 09:50

The night of June 28 saw a massive Russian attack on Ukraine: 142 drones and ballistic missiles. Air defense shot down most targets, but fires and casualties were recorded in Kyiv and other regions. 🚨🇺🇦

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IRGC Missiles and Trump's Threat: Iran Strikes US Base in Kuwait, Washington Threatens Destruction

Politics 06/28/2026, 09:18

The IRGC claimed a ballistic missile strike on a US base in Kuwait and the fleet in Bahrain. In response, Trump threatened Iran with total destruction if the escalation continues. The situation in the Middle East has sharply worsened following a series of mutual attacks. 🚀🇺🇸🇮🇷

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Doors Closed: The US Has Effectively Stopped Accepting Asylum Applications from Foreigners

Politics 06/28/2026, 09:12

The US has effectively closed its doors to asylum seekers located abroad. The Supreme Court ruled that as long as a migrant has not crossed the border, they have no right to protection. Stephen Miller stated that most such applications are fraudulent, while in Europe, the situation for Ukrainians is also changing.

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Trump Calls Democrats 'Godless Communists': Speech Ahead of Elections

Politics 06/28/2026, 03:02

Trump called Democrats 'godless communists' and stated that they are the most serious threat to the US in 250 years. The trigger was the elections in New York, where left-wing candidates won. 🇺🇸🗣️

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Poland demands nationalization of the former Russian General Consulate building in Gdansk: lawsuit filed

Politics 06/28/2026, 01:49

Poland has filed a lawsuit to nationalize the former Russian General Consulate building in Gdansk 🏛️🇵🇱. The facility closed in December 2025, but debts to utility providers reached 8.5 million zlotys. Warsaw believes Russia has not left the building and demands it be transferred to the state treasury. 🏚️⚖️

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US Retaliation: Military Strikes Iranian Drone Bases After Attack on Oil Tanker

Politics 06/28/2026, 01:20

The US struck Iranian drone bases in response to a drone attack on the oil tanker M/T Kiku in the Strait of Hormuz. US aviation destroyed drone storage facilities as Tehran ignored warnings to cease fire. 🚢💥🇺🇸

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Sikorski on Ukraine negotiations: 'No intermediaries, only Zelensky and Putin'

Politics 06/27/2026, 23:13

🇵🇱 Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski stated that negotiations between Ukraine and Russia should take place without intermediaries. 🇺🇦🇷🇺 Direct dialogue between Zelensky and Putin could be the key to peace. 🇹🇷 Turkey is ready to provide a venue for negotiations.

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