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Students in a lecture hall — symbol of educational access for children of the fallen and veterans via the 'Diia' app

Money for Education: How Children of the Fallen and Veterans Can Get Compensation via Diia

Politics 06/02/2026, 14:52

Children of the fallen and veterans can receive compensation for contract education via Diia 📲. Certificates are already being sent, but you only have 20 days to confirm the application. Find out how not to miss state aid and get your education money back! 🎓💰

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Render of luxury resort on Sazan Island, Albania: yachts, villas, and protesting eco-activists with 'SPASITE SAZAN' signs

Ark for Billionaires: Trump and Kushner Build a $1.4 Billion Resort on a Former Military Island in Albania

Opinions 06/02/2026, 14:48

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner are building a closed resort on the Albanian island of Sazan for $1.4 billion. The former military base is being transformed into an "ark for the rich," which has sparked criticism from environmentalists and debates about the feasibility of the project. 🏝️💰

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NAAB officers conducting a raid in an office linked to the corruption scheme at Tashlyk HPP

170 million loss: NABU uncovers corruption scheme at Tashlyk Pumped Storage Power Plant

Politics 06/02/2026, 14:44

NABU and SAPO exposed the embezzlement of 170 million hryvnias during the construction of the Tashlyk PSPP. The organizer of the scheme was detained, and the damage was caused through price inflation on equipment for "Energoatom". 🔍💰

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Polish politician in RMF24 studio discusses conditions for Ukraine: blocking EU accession and cancelling credits

Blocking EU Accession and Canceling Loans: Poland Sets Conditions for Ukraine

Politics 06/02/2026, 14:40

Ksawery Bosak, Vice-Speaker of the Polish Sejm, stated that Warsaw must block Ukraine's accession to the EU until the issue of exhuming the victims of the Volhynian massacres is resolved. 🇵🇱🇺🇦 The politician also called for the cessation of Starlink funding and the issuance of loans to Kyiv. The trigger for this ultimatum was the naming of one of the Ukrainian Armed Forces brigades after the "heroes of the UPA." 🚫🛰️

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British politician in a blue suit with a colorful tie against a natural background, symbolizing diplomatic negotiations between Cyprus and the UK

Cyprus demands guarantees from London: fear of British bases being used in war

Politics 06/02/2026, 14:35

Cyprus demands guarantees from the UK that future governments will not use local bases for military strikes on the Middle East 🇨🇾🇬🇧. Nicosia fears that Nigel Farage's party may change London's policy despite current restrictions. The incident involving the strike on the Akrotiri base has intensified the dispute over the sovereignty of the territories.

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Vladimir Putin inspects an unmanned aerial vehicle in a drone manufacturing workshop, illustrating the restructuring of the Russian military industry.

Turning Point: Russia Reorients Military Industry for Mass Drone Production

Politics 06/02/2026, 14:32

Russia is making a massive pivot in military strategy: while traditional equipment production slows, drone output has soared by 117%. Experts estimate Moscow's 2026 plans involve millions of unmanned vehicles, turning the war into an endless race of algorithms and mass production. 🚁🇷🇺📉

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Damaged tax office building on the right bank of Kyiv after Russian attack: broken windows and doors

Tax office building on the right bank of Kyiv damaged in Russian attack: no casualties, but service flow redistributed

Politics 06/02/2026, 14:27

🚨 Tax office building on the right bank of Kyiv damaged in Russian attack. No staff casualties, but services are temporarily unavailable. All operations can be conducted at other TSCs. 🇺🇦

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MiG-29 fighters in flight, symbolizing Poland's air defense readiness

Fighters and Air Defense: Poland Puts Troops on Combat Readiness Due to Russia's Night Attack on Ukraine

Incidents 06/02/2026, 14:23

🇵🇱 Poland scrambled fighters and air defense systems to combat readiness due to Russia's night attack on Ukraine. The maneuvers were preventive, and no border violations were recorded. 🛡️✈️

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How ordinary phrases in an AI chat led to the hacking of White House pages: details of the Meta vulnerability

Technology 06/02/2026, 14:21

Meta urgently fixed a vulnerability in its AI bot that allowed hackers to steal accounts using simple phrases in a chat. White House pages and rare usernames, sold for millions, were targeted. Experts confirmed: two-factor authentication saved accounts from hacking. 🚨🤖🔒

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Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu against backdrop of missile launch — illustration for article on Lebanon conflict

Trump Fumes at Netanyahu: 'You've Lost Your Mind' — Details of the Conversation on Lebanon

Politics 06/02/2026, 14:16

🔥 Trump harshly reprimands Netanyahu for escalation in Lebanon: 'You've lost your mind!' — conversation details. 🇺🇸🇮🇱 #Trump #Netanyahu #Lebanon

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Firefighter in protective gear amidst smoke and destruction following a night attack in Kyiv

Tragedy in Kyiv: 6 dead and extensive destruction after night attack

Incidents 06/02/2026, 14:13

Losses in Kyiv after the night attack are tallied: 6 confirmed dead and 66 injured, including children. Energy workers are restoring power for hundreds of thousands of families, while rescuers clear debris. 🚨🔥

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Firefighters extinguish a large fire at a 'Naftogaz' facility in Kharkiv region after Russian strike

New wave of strikes on 'Naftogaz': Russia attacks key facility in Kharkiv region

Incidents 06/02/2026, 14:08

🚨 Russia struck a key 'Naftogaz' facility in the Kharkiv region — first with drones, then with missiles. The Chairman of the Board called this a 'tactic of terror'. Fortunately, thanks to new security protocols, there were no casualties. 🔥🇺🇦

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Ukrainian air defense official discusses how Russian drones bypass Ukraine’s air defense systems at a press briefing

Loopholes for Drones: How Russian UAVs Bypass Ukraine's Air Defense and Use Neutral Territories

Politics 06/02/2026, 14:04

Russian drones are finding loopholes to bypass Ukraine's air defense — flying over neutral territories and hiding over water. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are deploying small aircraft and fire groups to combat low-flying targets. 🚁🛡️

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Firefighter in protective gear walks through a destroyed street after a massive airstrike on Ukraine, with smoke and fire in the background

Night of Fire: Consequences of the Mass Strike on Ukraine — Casualties, Destruction, and Rescue Operations

Incidents 06/02/2026, 13:50

🔥 On the night of June 2, Ukraine experienced a massive strike: 13 people were killed, more than 100 were injured. Dnipro, Kyiv, and Kharkiv were hit hardest. Rescuers are working around the clock. 🚨

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Gamer with controller in front of monitor: illustration for news about VARTA plugin for Steam Deck blocking Russian games

VARTA: New Steam Deck Plugin Automatically Blocks Russian Games

Technology 06/02/2026, 13:45

A Ukrainian developer has created the VARTA plugin for Steam Deck, which automatically flags Russian games in the Steam store. 🎮 The utility allows users to clear their wishlist of 'hostile' projects with a single click and submits new games for verification. 🚫🇷🇺

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Energy worker inspects damaged equipment after Russia's massive attack on Kyiv's power grid

Kyiv in Darkness: Consequences of Russia's Mass Attack on the Energy System and Power Restoration

Incidents 06/02/2026, 13:39

Russia launched a massive strike against Ukraine's energy sector: hundreds of thousands of households in Kyiv and other regions were left without power. DTEK energy workers are working on restoration, but the situation remains tense due to rising consumption and weather conditions. 🇺🇦⚡️🚑

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Fire at a residential house after missile strike: firefighter extinguishing flames against backdrop of destroyed building

Record Attack: Russia Used Eight 'Zircon' Missiles and Nearly 700 Drones Against Ukraine

Politics 06/02/2026, 13:34

Russia used a record 8 'Zircon' hypersonic missiles and nearly 700 drones against Ukraine. Kyiv, Dnipro, Kharkiv, and other regions were hit: there are casualties and destruction. Air defense shot down most cruise missiles, but ballistic missiles caused damage. 🚀💥🇺🇦

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One hundred US dollars and currency exchange rate graph overlaid on stock market data — illustrating dollar stability and euro depreciation in Ukraine on June 2

Exchange rates in Ukraine on June 2: dollar stable, euro weakens. Comparison of bank rates

Economy 06/02/2026, 13:31

📉 Exchange rates in Ukraine on June 2: dollar stable, euro drops by 5 kopecks. We analyze which bank is currently the most profitable for buying currency — the difference between the teller and the app can amount to up to 150 hryvnias on 1000 dollars! 💵🏦

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