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Powerful waves crash against the rocky shores of the Algarve in Portugal, illustrating the need for investment to protect beaches from erosion

Battle with the Ocean: Portugal to Spend €17 Million Saving Algarve Beaches

Politics 06/09/2026, 16:23

Portugal has launched a massive operation to save the Algarve beaches: 2.2 million tons of sand worth €17.2 million have been brought to the region 🏖️💸. The works cover 6 km of coastline, but experts warn: the sea may wash the sand back within a few years 🌊. This is a temporary measure aimed at protecting infrastructure from erosion and storms.

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Russian military cargo vehicle on maneuvers in the forest, illustrating the growth of military spending and arsenal modernization

End of the disarmament era: the world awaits growth in nuclear arsenals for the first time in decades

Politics 06/09/2026, 16:20

The world awaits growth in nuclear arsenals for the first time in decades: SIPRI report records states' refusal to disarm. Russia and the US are modernizing weapons, and the expiration of New START increases risks. 🌍☢️🚀

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Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin speaking at a press center, discussing Zelensky's letter to Putin

"Audacity in our DNA": Klimkin assesses Zelenskyy's letter to Putin as a strategic move ahead of the G7 summit

Politics 06/09/2026, 15:52

Pavlo Klimkin called Zelenskyy's letter to Putin a strategically correct step that fixed Ukraine's position ahead of the G7 summit. The expert is confident: audacity is in the Ukrainian DNA, and Europe will no longer be a passive observer in peace negotiations. 🇺🇦📜🤝

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Ukrainian soldier launches a drone in a field, symbolizing successful strikes on Russian logistics routes, including the M-280 highway

Logistical collapse: Russian occupiers closed the M-280 highway due to Ukrainian drone strikes

Politics 06/09/2026, 15:44

Russian occupiers have officially closed the M-280 highway due to Ukrainian drone strikes 🚛💥. Transport intensity has dropped by 71%, which has already led to a food shortage in Crimea 🍞🚫. #Drones #Ukraine #Crimea

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Man in a business suit with a serious expression, symbolizing the tension in relations between the US and Israel over Iran

Washington vs Tel Aviv: The US openly declares a divergence with Israel over Iran

Politics 06/09/2026, 15:37

The US has openly declared a divergence of interests with Israel regarding Iran 🇺🇸🇮🇱. Washington has bet on diplomacy and a nuclear deal, despite Tel Aviv's position. The White House emphasized: US national interests come first, even if this displeases allies. 🌍🤝

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Ursula von der Leyen announces the 21st EU sanctions package against Russia, targeting energy, crypto, and fishing sectors

EU's 21st Sanctions Package: New Blows to Energy, Crypto Exchanges, and Fisheries

Politics 06/09/2026, 15:34

The European Commission has presented the 21st sanctions package against Russia 🇪🇺🇷🇺. For the first time, fisheries and crypto exchanges are under attack, and an entry ban is introduced for former combatants. The energy sector and military-industrial complex face new restrictions.

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Ursula von der Leyen at a press conference announcing the EU's 21st sanctions package against Russia, including entry bans and measures against the 'shadow fleet'

Entry Ban and Blow to the 'Shadow Fleet': EU Prepares 21st Sanctions Package Against Russia

Politics 06/09/2026, 15:31

The EU is preparing the 21st sanctions package against Russia: for the first time, an entry ban is introduced for former Russian combatants. 🚫🇪🇺 The blow hits 660+ "shadow fleet" vessels, ports, and 90 banks. Adoption of the package is expected as early as July. 🛑📉

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Silhouettes of Artem Vlasenko, Olena Salii, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy against the backdrop of the NABU emblem, symbolizing the threat of the untouchability bill to Ukrainian anti-corruption efforts

The Untouchability Law: How Vlasenko's New Bill Creates an 'Information Vacuum' for Ukrainian Anti-Corruption Efforts

Politics 06/09/2026, 15:17

Vlasenko's Bill No. 15289 threatens to turn NABU into a 'powerless' structure and make judges untouchable. 🚫👮‍♂️ Experts are sounding the alarm: the document blocks public revelations and creates an 'information vacuum' around corruption. 📉

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discusses details of negotiations with Roman Abramovich on funding Ukraine's defense in an interview

Abramovich's Money for Ukraine's Defense: Zelenskyy Reveals Details of Talks with British Oligarch

Politics 06/09/2026, 14:56

Zelenskyy confirmed negotiations with Abramovich regarding the transfer of funds from the sale of Chelsea for Ukraine's defense needs. The President believes it is fair to use Russian money to purchase expensive air defense missiles, as it was Russia that started the war. 🇺🇦🇬🇧💰

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discusses the situation with Patriots in an interview with The Guardian

Zelensky in The Guardian: Russia is losing the initiative, but Kyiv lacks 'Patriots'

Politics 06/09/2026, 14:50

In an interview with The Guardian, Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia is losing the initiative on the front and remains in international isolation. Kyiv's main problem remains the shortage of Patriot air defense systems, while strikes on Russia are viewed as part of psychological warfare. 🇺🇦🇷🇺🛡️

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Ukrainian refugees in line for document processing at a German immigration office

Vector shift: how the composition of Ukrainian refugees in Germany has changed and why this is changing EU rules

Politics 06/09/2026, 14:44

BAMF statistics for May 2026 showed a sharp shift: almost 60% of Ukrainians arriving in Germany are men of conscription age. This led to a review of the Temporary Protection Directive in the EU and new demands from Kyiv and Vienna. 🇪🇺📉🇺🇦

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with a serious expression, symbolizing the tension ahead of EU and NATO summits where the war’s fate and risk of new 'kill zones' will be decided

Zelenskyy: The War Will Be Decided at EU and NATO Summits. The Cost of Error — New 'Kill Zones'

Politics 06/09/2026, 14:41

Zelenskyy stated that EU and NATO summits in June-July will decide the fate of the war. He proposed an unconditional ceasefire but warned: without guarantors, Russia could use the pause to advance 20 km into 'kill zones'. 🇺🇦🕊️🔥

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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in military attire at a desk with the Ukrainian flag in the background, discussing a critical period for diplomacy and the front in June and July 2026

June and July 2026: Zelenskyy Identifies Critical Period for Diplomacy and the Frontline

Politics 06/09/2026, 14:37

Volodymyr Zelenskyy named June and July 2026 as critical for diplomacy and the frontline. The President linked success to decisions from EU, G7, and NATO summits, while also claiming monthly Russian losses of 30,000 people and fuel shortages in the rear. 🇺🇦🌍📉

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Students in a classroom during NMT in Odesa, focused on working on laptops and writing answers despite air raid alarms

13 hours in the basement without food: how air raids disrupted the NMT exam in Odesa

Politics 06/09/2026, 14:23

In Odesa, applicants took the NMT in a basement for 13 hours without food or water due to air raids. The Verkhovna Rada summoned the head of UCEQA for explanations, and those affected were offered to retake the exam. 🇺🇦🚨📉

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Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in military uniform at a desk with monitors in the background, approving the strategy for creating missile power by 2030

Abandoning the Soviet Legacy: The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Approves a Strategy for Building Missile Power by 2030

Politics 06/09/2026, 14:18

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, has approved a strategy for the development of missile troops until 2030. Ukraine plans to completely abandon Soviet systems, launch the production of its own missiles with a range of up to 2000 km, and create a new reconnaissance system. 🚀🇺🇦

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Tanker DEYNA in open sea, symbolizing Russia's shadow fleet, guarded by mercenaries from PMC Wagner and SVO veterans.

Mercenaries on Board: How the Wagner PMC and SVO Veterans Guard Russia's Shadow Fleet

Politics 06/09/2026, 14:14

An international investigation has revealed that since the spring of 2025, mercenaries without maritime documents have been serving on board Russia's shadow fleet. 🚢🔫 Journalists identified 83 individuals with combat experience in Ukraine and Syria, including Wagner PMC employees, whose task is to guarantee oil delivery at any cost. 🛢️🌍

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Man in military uniform and cap against blurred forest background, symbolizing strict MVS control and sanctions for traffic law violators after fatal accident in Kyiv

Fatal Car Accident in Kyiv: Ministry of Internal Affairs Prepares Strict Sanctions for Chronic Traffic Violators

Politics 06/09/2026, 14:10

Following a fatal car accident in Kyiv, the Ministry of Internal Affairs is preparing strict measures for chronic traffic violators. Drivers who exceed the speed limit more than 10 times may have their licenses revoked or be forced to retake exams. The draft is already being prepared for consideration in the Verkhovna Rada. 🚨🚗

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Launch of the Kalibr missile from a Russian ship: Ukrainian experts analyze the design details

Kalibr 2025: Ukrainian experts disassembled the missile down to the last screw and found a surprise

Politics 06/09/2026, 14:03

Ukrainian military experts disassembled shot-down Kalibr missiles and found a surprise: in 2025, Russia returned to using foreign chips, and in 2026, they deployed cluster warheads with 3,600 war elements. 🚀💥

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