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Diplomatic Shift: Bulgarian PM Calls on EU to Take the Lead in Negotiations with Russia

Politics 05/27/2026, 17:55

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev stated in Paris that the EU must lead negotiations with Russia for peace in Ukraine. He warned of the danger of attempting to defeat a nuclear power with conventional weapons while the US steps back from an active role. 🇪🇺🇷🇺🤝

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Hungary Issues Ultimatum for Meeting with Zelensky: Price of Dialogue — Rights of Hungarians

Politics 05/27/2026, 17:43

Hungary has set a clear condition for a meeting between Madjar and Zelensky: protection of the rights of Hungarians in Ukraine. 🇺🇦🤝🇭🇺 Experts are already working on a compromise, and Beregove may become the meeting place. 📍

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Shadow of Peace over the Strait of Hormuz: What the Leak of the US-Iran Agreement Draft Hides

Politics 05/27/2026, 17:40

Iranian media leaked details of a secret agreement draft with the US: lifting the port blockade in exchange for opening the Strait of Hormuz. 🚢🤝 Can Pakistan broker a deal between the parties, and what lies behind the wording regarding troop withdrawal? 🌍

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Parade, Criticism, and Retaliation: Why the Kremlin Struck Kyiv Immediately After May 9

Politics 05/25/2026, 11:59

ISW analysts have revealed the true reason for the strike on Kyiv: it is Putin's revenge for the criticism of the May 9 parade. Instead of victory on the front, the Kremlin chose a demonstration of force that cost lives and destroyed infrastructure. 🇺🇦🚀

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Europe's Shield: Why Ukrainians Are Ready to Fight for Their Neighbors, and the US Recognizes the Ukrainian Armed Forces as the Strongest Army in the EU

Politics 05/27/2026, 15:21

Ukrainians are ready to defend their neighbors: 73% believe the AFU is containing the threat for all of Europe. The US Secretary of State recognized the Ukrainian army as the strongest in the EU. 🛡️🇺🇦🇪🇺

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Objective achieved: Israel eliminated the architect of the October 7 attack in central Gaza

Politics 05/27/2026, 16:02

Israel eliminated one of the main architects of the October 7 attack — Hamas commander Mohammed Odeh. The strike was carried out in central Gaza during rush hour, killing the commander’s close relatives. Washington is preparing a plan to disarm militants as a condition for reconstructing the sector. 💥🇮🇱🇵🇸

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The Fate of Bandera and Hundreds of Others: A Large-Scale Reburial Program in Ukraine

Politics 05/27/2026, 16:12

The Head of the UINR, Alexander Alferov, confirmed work on the reburial of hundreds of individuals, including Stepan Bandera. 🇺🇦 Permission has already been received to return the remains of Yevhen Konovalets from the Netherlands, and Andriy Melnyk was recently reburied at the NMCM. 🕊️

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Europe's New 'Steel Shield': London and Warsaw Forge an Alliance Against Russia

Politics 05/27/2026, 16:12

🇬🇧🇵🇱 London and Warsaw sign a new defense pact aimed at containing Russia. The treaty includes the joint creation of air defense systems and protection against cyberattacks. This is a response to Trump's calls and a step towards a new architecture of European security. 🛡️🚀

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End of Queues at Ukrposhta: How to Pick Up Parcels Without an Operator

Technology 05/27/2026, 17:28

"Ukrposhta" is implementing a self-pickup system for parcels without queues: now shipments can be picked up by code from special lockers inside branches. 📦🚀 The pilot launch has already begun in Kyiv, and by the end of the year, the system will cover hundreds of cities. No more standing in line at the operator!

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Visa Scandal at the UN: US Blocks Russian Diplomat from Key Session

Politics 05/27/2026, 17:25

A scandal is brewing at the UN: the US denied entry to a Russian diplomat for a Security Council meeting initiated by China. The Russian representative called this a violation of the Headquarters Agreement, while the Secretary-General's spokesperson confirmed that visas must be issued to all participants. 🇺🇳🚫🇺🇸

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Shadow over the Gulf of Finland: Russia May Have Violated Finnish Skies

Politics 05/27/2026, 17:20

Finland has recorded a probable violation of its airspace by a Russian military aircraft. The pilot may have entered the zone while avoiding a storm, but the Finnish Air Force has already scrambled fighters. 🇫🇮✈️🇷🇺

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Enemy drone destroys Nova Poshta branch in Odesa region: photos of the aftermath and what about the packages

Politics 05/27/2026, 17:02

🚨 Enemy drone destroys Nova Poshta branch in Odesa region! 📦🔥 Employees unharmed, but cargo lost. Company compensating clients and setting up mobile branch. 🚚💪 #NovaPoshta #OdesaRegion #Drone

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A New School of War: How the Training of Mobilized Personnel in Ukraine Has Changed

Politics 05/27/2026, 16:55

The Ukrainian Ground Forces have launched a new training program based on real combat experience. 🇺🇦 Recruits are now taught to operate in small groups and fight drones. Additionally, new contracts with bonuses and an army reform for 2026 have been announced. 🪖💰

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Granov Under Control: How the Armed Forces of Ukraine Debunked Another Russian 'Victory' in the Kharkiv Region

Politics 05/27/2026, 16:51

Russian media tried to mislead again by claiming the capture of the village of Granov in the Kharkiv region. The Armed Forces of Ukraine promptly debunked the fake: the village is under control, and the 'victory' is just an element of information warfare. 🇺🇦🔍

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North Korea Shows Response to HIMARS: Tests of New MLRS with AI Guidance

Politics 05/27/2026, 16:43

North Korea tested a new wheeled MLRS capable of firing rockets up to 100 km with AI guidance. 🚀 Pyongyang demonstrates a response to HIMARS using "shoot and scoot" tactics. 🇰🇵🔫

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Urgent Signal from Zelensky to Trump: Ukraine on the Brink of Catastrophe Due to Air Defense Shortage

Politics 05/27/2026, 16:53

🚨 Zelensky sent an urgent letter to Trump warning of a critical air defense shortage in Ukraine. 🇺🇸🇺🇦 According to the President, protection against ballistic missiles now depends almost exclusively on the US, and delivery rates are failing to keep up with the scale of the threat. 📉

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Hormuz Under Iran's Control: How a New Deal with the US Crashed Oil Prices

Economy 05/27/2026, 16:40

Iran has named the deadlines for opening the Strait of Hormuz after a deal with the US: shipping could normalize within a month. 🛑⚓ In response to news about the possible lifting of the blockade, global oil prices plummeted by almost 5%. 📉

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Personal Message to Trump: Zelenskyy Warns of Catastrophic Air Defense Shortage

Politics 05/27/2026, 16:35

🚨 Zelenskyy sent a personal letter to Trump: "Critical air defense shortage is a matter of life and death". Ukraine is asking for Patriot PAC-3 and additional defense systems. What happens next? 🇺🇦🇺🇸

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