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Kyiv Circular Commuter Train Returns to Full Route: Schedule and Details of Resumption

Politics 06/24/2026, 18:30

🚆 The Kyiv Circular Commuter Train is returning to its full route! From June 28, 2026, movement over the bridge between "Pochaina" and "Raduzhny" will resume after repairs. Tickets and schedules are available online. #KyivCityExpress #Ukraine

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60,000 tons of ammunition destroyed: Zelenskyy reports massive strikes on Russian infrastructure

Politics 06/24/2026, 18:13

Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported the destruction of more than 60,000 tons of ammunition at the Baltic Fleet arsenal near St. Petersburg. Additionally, Ukrainian drones and special services hit military airfields in Crimea, a helium plant, and a gas processing plant in Orenburg. 🇺🇦🚀💥

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Moscow Refinery Shut Down Until 2027: Drone Strike Aftermath and Fuel Shortage

Politics 06/24/2026, 17:56

🚨 Powerful drone strike on Moscow Refinery: plant shut down until 2027! 🔥 Tanks and equipment damaged, fuel shortage worsens. 🛡️ Russia strengthens object protection. #Moscow #Refinery #Drones

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Redistribution of Forces: Russia Concentrates Air Defense in Moscow and Near the Kerch Bridge, Leaving Other Fronts Vulnerable

Politics 06/24/2026, 17:53

Ukrainian intelligence confirmed: Russia is transferring air defense systems to Moscow and the Kerch Bridge, leaving other regions unprotected. The Kremlin's priorities have changed following large-scale attacks on the refinery in Kapotnya and explosions in Crimea. 🇺🇦🚀🛡️

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Ukraine Returns Sailors from Iran: How Diplomacy Helped Free the Container Ship Crew

Politics 06/24/2026, 17:42

🇺🇦 Ukraine brought 4 sailors home, detained by Iran in April! 🚢 Diplomats worked for months — and won. They are now safe, with their families. #Ukraine #Sailors #Diplomacy

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Salary of 10 subsistence minimums: Zelenskyy signs law on increasing pay for police and rescuers

Politics 06/24/2026, 17:39

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a law to increase salaries for police and rescuers 🇺🇦👮‍♂️. Starting in 2027, the minimum pay will be 10 subsistence minimums (currently 33,280 UAH). The law also clarifies payment rules for employees working abroad.

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Strike on 'Dubna': Ukrainian Armed Forces Confirm Damage to Russia's Largest Satellite Center

Politics 06/24/2026, 17:29

The Armed Forces of Ukraine have confirmed a successful strike on the Dubna SCC — Russia's largest satellite center. 🛰️ Direct hits were recorded on the 32-meter antenna and the administrative building housing the central control panel. This will deal a serious blow to the enemy's military communications and reconnaissance capabilities. 🚀🇺🇦

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Security Forces vs. The Kremlin: Why the FSB and Rosgvardia Want to Postpone the Duma Elections

Politics 06/24/2026, 17:19

A conflict is brewing in the Kremlin: security forces (FSB and Rosgvardia) are demanding the postponement of Duma elections due to drone attacks and falling ratings. Putin currently insists on holding the vote on September 18-20 as a demonstration of stability. 🚨🇷🇺

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Lavrov clarifies Moscow's position: Russia will not stop at the front line for negotiations

Politics 06/24/2026, 17:15

Sergey Lavrov firmly marked the red line: Russia will not stop at the current front line for negotiations. 🇷🇺🚫 Amid contradictory statements by Putin and Bortnikov, the Foreign Ministry's position has become a key signal for Kyiv. 📉

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A 5.6 million scheme: Former Yanukovych minister caught stealing grants under the guise of agro-enterprise modernization

Politics 06/24/2026, 17:12

SBU uncovered the theft of 5.6 million hryvnias in state grants in Cherkasy. The suspect is former minister from the Yanukovych era, Viktor Boyko, who divided the money with partners instead of modernizing the agro-enterprise. Suspects face up to 12 years in prison. 🚨🇺🇦

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Trump's Rating Plummets to Historic Low: Americans See No Point in War with Iran

Politics 06/24/2026, 17:09

Donald Trump's rating has fallen to a historic low of 34% against the backdrop of the war with Iran. Half of Americans consider the conflict meaningless, and 63% do not believe in a long-term ceasefire. 📉🇺🇸

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New contract for the rear: terms, payments, and deferment from mobilization in the Ukrainian army

Politics 06/24/2026, 17:05

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has introduced a new contract for rear specialists: cooks, accountants, and technicians. 🔥 Guaranteed deferment from mobilization for 6 months and income from 30,000 hryvnias. You can now sign a contract online via the "Army+" app. 📱

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Disagreements in Warsaw: Polish Government Backs Zelenskyy's Refusal to Travel to Gdansk Despite Criticism from Presidential Administration

Politics 06/24/2026, 16:58

A dispute has erupted in Poland over Zelenskyy's refusal to travel to Gdansk: the government supported the decision as a step towards de-escalation, while the presidential administration criticized it. Minister Siemoniak called the criticism "backyard ping-pong" and noted that Zelenskyy's presence would have shifted the focus to disputes over the UPA. 🇺🇦🇵🇱🤝

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Strike on strategic facilities: Ukrainian drones hit helium and gas processing plants in Orenburg

Politics 06/24/2026, 16:50

Ukrainian drones struck the Orenburg GPP and the only helium plant in Russia on the night of June 24. 🚀 The facilities, critical for the defense industry, are located 1200 km from the front. The operation was conducted with the support of the "Black Spark" underground movement. 🔥

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Strike on Energy Infrastructure: UAS Drones Hit Sevastopol's Main Substation

Politics 06/24/2026, 16:41

UAS drones of the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck Sevastopol's main electrical substation, which distributes power from the Balaklava Thermal Power Plant. In a single night in Crimea, more than 60 military objects were hit, including the destruction of a strategic bridge over the North Crimean Canal. 🚁💥

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"Capture" of Ivolzhanske: How Russian Generals "Advance" Only in News Feeds

Politics 06/24/2026, 16:35

🇷🇺 Russia has "captured" Ivolzhanske again — but only in its own news. 🇺🇦 Ukrainian military personnel have refuted this: the village is under full control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and the "offensives" exist only in the imagination of Russian generals. 📰 While they draw arrows on maps, reality remains outside their feeds. #Ukraine #RF #InformationWar

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Strikes on Crimea: SBU destroys air defense near Kerch and hangars at airfields

Politics 06/24/2026, 16:31

The SBU carried out a large-scale special operation in Crimea: air defense systems near Kerch and hangars at the "Saki" and "Gvardeyskoye" airfields were destroyed. In Sevastopol, a TPP was hit, leading to power outages. Russians report attacks by hundreds of drones across the country. 🚀🇺🇦

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North Korea's First Destroyer: Kim Jong Un Commissions the 'Choe Hyon' and Outlines Fleet Expansion Plans

Politics 06/24/2026, 16:19

North Korea has commissioned its first 5,000-ton destroyer, the 'Choe Hyon' — a ship intended to strengthen the fleet in the Yellow Sea. Kim Jong Un personally attended the ceremony and announced plans to build two large ships annually for five years. 🚢⚔️

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