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Ukraine receives 10 ALTO NG trainer aircraft from the Czech Republic: how this will change pilot training

Politics 06/25/2026, 14:13

The Armed Forces of Ukraine have received 10 ALTO NG trainer aircraft from the Czech Republic and the Dárek pro Putina foundation 🇺🇦✈️. This will allow for reduced pilot training costs and accelerate their preparation to operate Western fighters according to NATO standards.

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Social Rift: How Polish Political Preferences Influence Attitudes Toward Ukraine

Politics 06/25/2026, 14:10

🇵🇱 A poll in Poland revealed a rift: almost 60% of citizens are against Ukraine joining the EU. 📉 Support depends on the party: supporters of the government are "for," while the opposition is categorically "against." Amidst the UPA scandal and the revocation of the Order of the White Eagle, relations between the countries remain tense. 📉🇺🇦

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Strike on logistics: Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed three bridges and hit oil depots in the Russian rear

Politics 06/25/2026, 14:00

The Armed Forces of Ukraine launched large-scale strikes against enemy logistics: three bridges were destroyed in the Zaporizhzhia and Luhansk regions. Additionally, oil refineries in Ufa and an oil depot in Kuban were attacked — fire sites have been confirmed. 🔥🚧

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Ukrainian flag on the Kinburn Spit: Ukrainian forces force the enemy to retreat and prepare an offensive on Dzhankoy

Politics 06/25/2026, 14:03

Ukrainian flag back on the Kinburn Spit: Ukrainian forces force the enemy to retreat and evacuate personnel. 🇺🇦 The Southern Defense Forces confirmed that tanks will reach Dzhankoy. Meanwhile, drones struck targets in the rear, and blackouts began in Crimea after strikes on TPPs. ⚡️🔥

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Strikes into the Depth: Ukraine Attacks Strategic Targets in Krasnodar and Ufa

Politics 06/25/2026, 13:57

Ukraine launched a series of deep strikes: at night, an oil depot on the Kuban was attacked, and in the morning, SBU drones hit two refineries in Ufa. Zelenskyy called this part of a long-range sanctions plan and called on Russia to pursue diplomacy. 🔥🚀

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Railway Collapse in Crimea: Only 7 Trains Left Instead of 18

Politics 06/25/2026, 13:53

Railway communication between Crimea and Russia has been sharply reduced: only 7 trains will remain instead of 18. The Operational Headquarters decided to limit trips due to drone attacks and logistics problems. The Armed Forces of Ukraine confirm their course to completely block enemy supply routes 🚆🚫🇺🇦

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First tranche: EU transfers €3.2 billion to Ukraine from new aid package

Politics 06/25/2026, 13:46

Ukraine has received the first tranche of an EU loan totaling €3.2 billion. European Commission President von der Leyen confirmed the transfer of funds, which will be used for defense and the social sector. The total aid package is estimated at €90 billion until 2027. 🇪🇺🇺🇦💶

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Syrsky explains why the Ukrainian Armed Forces are creating new brigades: threat of front expansion in the north

Politics 06/25/2026, 13:40

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Alexander Syrsky explained the necessity of creating new brigades: Russia plans to expand the front in northern Ukraine by 160 km. The enemy is increasing troop numbers, and Ukraine is forced to react, as old units cannot be "stretched" over new territories. 🇺🇦🛡️

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12-Hour Queues: How Border Repairs Paralyze Bus Traffic and What Authorities Are Doing

Politics 06/25/2026, 13:33

🚌 Queues at the Ukrainian-Polish border reach 12 hours due to repairs. Authorities of both countries are urgently seeking solutions — continuous bus passage during summer has already been agreed upon. 🇺🇦🇵🇱 #border #buses #UkrainePoland

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Air Strike on Ground: How Ukrainian Drones Destroyed a Mobile Launcher for 'Shahed' Drones

Politics 06/25/2026, 13:23

Ukrainian military forces have destroyed a Russian pickup truck used as a mobile launcher for 'Shahed' drones for the first time. The counterstrike was carried out using a strike unmanned aerial vehicle. 🚀🚗💥 #Ukraine #UAV #Shahed #MilitaryNews

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Investigation at Khmelnytskyi NPP: Raids, Kickbacks, and the Flight of the Main Suspect

Politics 06/25/2026, 12:48

Raids are taking place at Khmelnytskyi NPP as part of a case regarding corruption schemes in "Energoatom" 🏭🚨. The main suspect, entrepreneur Timur Mindich, managed to leave Ukraine before the investigators arrived. Despite the investigation, the plant is operating in normal mode ⚡️.

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Massive Attack: Russia Launched a Swarm of Drones and a Missile at Ukraine on the Night of June 25

Politics 06/25/2026, 10:25

Russia launched a massive strike on Ukraine on the night of June 25: more than 80 drones and a ballistic missile were launched. Air defenses intercepted most targets, but hits were recorded in several regions. 🚀🛡️

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Threat of Funding Cutoff: How Lukashenko Tries to Preserve Belarusian Sovereignty from Total War

Politics 06/25/2026, 10:18

Lukashenko under pressure: The Kremlin threatens to cut funding, demanding Belarus be dragged into the war. WSJ and ISW report on Russia's plans to expand the front and use Belarusian territory for drones. Zelenskyy issued an ultimatum regarding repeaters — they are already turned off. 🇧🇾🇷🇺🇺🇦

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Sevastopol without light: Unplanned power outages against the backdrop of night explosions in Crimea

Politics 06/25/2026, 10:15

Power was suddenly cut off in Sevastopol due to grid overload, while explosions were heard in Crimea at night. Razvozhayev confirmed the restrictions, and Zelenskyy stated that the calculated operation will force Russia to seek peace. ⚡️🇺🇦

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The collapse of ambitions: Germany abandons the construction of F126 frigates due to explosive cost increases

Politics 06/25/2026, 10:08

Germany has officially cancelled the €12.8 billion F126 frigate project due to explosive cost increases. Rheinmetall shares fell by 12%, and the navy will replace the "giants" with cheaper Meko frigates to combat Russian submarines. 🚢📉🇩🇪

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Embezzlement amidst ruins: how a Bucha official enriched himself on housing repairs after the occupation

Politics 06/25/2026, 10:01

A case of embezzlement of 3 million hryvnias has been opened in Bucha: the deputy city head is accused of stealing funds for the repair of houses destroyed by the Russian army. The official inflated prices in estimates and signed fictitious acts of completed works. The investigation is ongoing. 🏚️🚨

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Canada shifts course: warships to Asia and rejection of US technology

Politics 06/25/2026, 09:40

Canada is sending its fleet to Asia and signing contracts with Japan, betting on AI and quantum technologies. Ottawa is reducing dependence on the US: rejecting American reconnaissance in favor of the Swedes and rearming Poland with its own equipment. 🇨🇦🚢🇯🇵

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Bundeswehr on the Rise: Germany Changes Army Recruitment Rules and Sets Ambitious Goals for 2035

Politics 06/25/2026, 06:43

Germany is seeing a sharp rise in those wishing to serve in the Bundeswehr: applications have increased by 24%. 🇩🇪 Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has launched a large-scale reform with digital questionnaires and fines for ignoring them, aiming to bring the army's strength to 260,000 by 2035. 🛡️

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