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Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan during a speech where he responded to Lukashenko's remarks

Armenia is no longer a dead end: Pashinyan responds to Lukashenko's threats and reveals new routes

Politics 05/27/2026, 23:20

Pashinyan firmly responded to Lukashenko's words that Armenia is "needed by no one." The Prime Minister stated that the country is turning into a global "crossroads" and will no longer depend on a single ally. Yerevan is developing new routes and preparing countermeasures within the EAEU. 🇦🇲🚂

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Tankers and cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz against a backdrop of mountains, illustrating the situation with oil transportation and negotiations

Oil Plummets as Tehran and Washington Clash Again: The Truth About the 'Secret' Deal

Politics 05/27/2026, 23:00

Oil dropped 5% on rumors of peace between the US and Iran, but Washington and Tehran refuted the 'secret' memorandum. 🛑🛢️ Reality proved more complex: there is no agreement, and the strait remains under threat. 🌊

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Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre speaking in front of the Norwegian flag, discussing nuclear security issues

Macron's Nuclear Umbrella: Norway and Europe Change the Rules of Security

Politics 05/27/2026, 22:55

Norway has joined Macron's initiative to expand the role of French nuclear weapons in European security. 🇫🇷🇳🇴 Oslo also signed the strategic "Narvik Agreement" with Paris, cementing mutual defense and support for Ukraine. 🛡️🇺🇦

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The End of the Free AI Era: Meta Launches Paid Plans for Its Chatbot

Technology 05/27/2026, 22:39

Meta introduces paid plans for its Meta AI chatbot for the first time: ranging from $8 to $20 per month. Free access will remain, but with limitations. Behind this is Zuckerberg's plan to spend $600 billion on AI infrastructure 🤖💸

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Ukrainian Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal discussing the power system decentralization plan at a meeting

Energy Sovereignty: How Ukraine Will Create 1 GW of New Capacity for Community Autonomy

Politics 05/27/2026, 22:35

Ukraine is launching a large-scale plan to decentralize energy: in 2026, projects totaling 1 GW will be financed. 🇺🇦⚡️ Minister Shmyhal explained the support mechanism for investors and how this will help communities become autonomous. 💰🏭

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Session of the Verkhovna Rada with flags of Ukraine and the EU, discussion of the loan

Financial Leap: Parliament Prepares to Ratify €90 Billion EU Memorandum

Politics 05/27/2026, 21:54

The Verkhovna Rada is preparing for the urgent ratification of a €90 billion EU memorandum. 💰 The first tranche will go to defense, but success depends on meeting IMF requirements. 🇺🇦🇪🇺

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Donald Trump thoughtfully holds his hand to his face, symbolizing the funding problems of the World Council

Empty Safe and Ambitious Plans: Why Trump's 'World Council' Didn't Get a Single Cent

Politics 05/27/2026, 21:45

Donald Trump's ambitious project to rebuild Gaza through the "World Council" has hit a dead end: the organization's fund has not received a single dollar of the promised $7 billion. 📉 Political uncertainty and lack of funding have paralyzed the structure, which the US President called a "royal court." 🏛️🚫

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The flag of the European Union and the flag of Ukraine waving side by side against the backdrop of a building, symbolizing the start of accession negotiations.

End of the Blockade Era: EU Approves Start Date for Negotiations with Ukraine

Politics 05/27/2026, 21:20

The European Commission has named the exact date for the start of negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU — the first cluster will open on June 16. The change of power in Hungary became the key factor that allowed overcoming the long-standing blockade. 🇺🇦🇪🇺

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at his desk, ready to send an urgent letter to Donald Trump

Urgent Signal to Trump: Zelenskyy Explains Why He Decided to Write a Personal Letter

Politics 05/27/2026, 21:02

🇺🇦 Zelenskyy explains why he wrote a letter to Trump: "We must act promptly." The war in Europe has continued for 5 years, while the world watches Iran. 🚀 Missiles are flying, air defenses are running out — US help is needed. #Ukraine #Trump #Zelenskyy

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Ukrainian Ambassador to NATO Alena Hetmanchuk speaking at a podium against a green background, discussing Ukraine funding issues

Financial Diplomacy: Why NATO Abandoned Hard Quotas for Aid to Ukraine

Politics 05/27/2026, 20:56

NATO has abandoned the hard 0.25% GDP quota for aid to Ukraine, but this does not mean support will weaken. Ambassador Hetmanchuk revealed why abandoning fixed figures is a strategic victory and how the Alliance plans to solve the problem of uneven contribution distribution. 🇺🇦🤝🇪🇺

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Lithuanian military operator controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle using FPV goggles against the backdrop of a field

Lithuania Creates a Drone Elite: How Viekšnoras is Changing the Game in Eastern Europe

Technology 05/27/2026, 20:42

Lithuania is betting on drones: General Viekšnoras has created a unified command for all unmanned operations — from reconnaissance to EW. 🇱🇹🚁 This is a response to growing threats and an attempt to systematize defense in conditions of instability.

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Mel Gibson with a relic and a still from the movie The Passion of the Christ

The Passion of the Christ 2.0: Mel Gibson Returns with a Dilogy That Will Change Cinema

Culture 05/27/2026, 20:31

Mel Gibson has officially announced a sequel to "The Passion of the Christ" in the form of a digilogy! 🎬 The first part will be released in 2027, the second in 2028. The director, who once invested his own money in the project despite studio rejections, is preparing a major event again. 🕯️

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Andriy Shevchenko and Andrea Malderra holding a Ukraine national team jersey with the coach's name at a UAF press conference

Why Malderra: Shevchenko Reveals Details of the Appointment of the New Head Coach of the Ukraine National Team

Sports 05/27/2026, 20:19

Andriy Shevchenko revealed details about the appointment of Andrea Malderra as the head coach of the Ukraine national team. The Italian was chosen thanks to 5 years of work in the national team staff and unique knowledge of Ukrainian players. The first match under the new coach will take place on May 31 against Poland. ⚽🇺🇦

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A group of students sitting at laptops in a computer lab taking the NMT

The End of the ZNO Era: Why NMT Will Become the Long-Term Standard for Ukrainian Education

Science 05/27/2026, 20:11

Ukraine does not plan to return to the classic ZNO in the near future. Due to the war and the necessity of testing abroad, NMT will remain the main format of entrance exams for several more years. 🇺🇦🎓

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Roof of a white taxi with a lit green Uklon sign against the backdrop of the airport

Hands-Free Taxi: Uklon Launches Remote-Controlled Robotaxi Trials at 'Boryspil'

Technology 05/27/2026, 18:36

Uklon has launched a pilot project at Boryspil Airport to test remotely controlled taxis. 🚖🇺🇦 The unique technology will allow people with disabilities to drive. This is the first step towards full-fledged robotaxis in Ukraine! 🤖🚗

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A group of people standing by a fence waiting for documents, with autumn trees in the background. The photo illustrates the topic of labor migration and fakes about the replacement of Ukrainians.

Migrants Instead of Ukrainians: How Russian Bots Spread Fake News About 'Replacement' at the Front

Politics 05/27/2026, 19:55

Russian propaganda has blown up a fake about the 'replacement' of Ukrainians with migrants at the front. The Head of the SMS Natalia Naumenko revealed the details of the information attack and refuted rumors about the mass influx of labor. 🚫🤖

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Donald Trump at his desk in the Oval Office making a tough statement about negotiations with Iran

Trump Pressures Iran: 'Either a Deal or We'll Finish the Job'

Politics 05/27/2026, 19:53

Trump made a tough statement following negotiations with Iran: 'Either a deal or we'll finish the job'. 🇺🇸🇮🇷 The Iranians want an agreement, but the U.S. terms do not suit them. The world waits to see what Washington will choose — diplomacy or force. 🚀

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Ambulance number 1405 against the backdrop of destruction in Kherson after the shelling of a playground

Strike on a Playground in Kherson: A Tragedy That Took a Life and Left Children with Shrapnel

Incidents 05/27/2026, 19:40

Russian occupiers struck a playground in Kherson: a man was killed, a mother and two small children sustained severe shrapnel injuries. The enemy attacked a peaceful district with an MLRS while people were resting. 🚑💔

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