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Kaja Kallas in front of EU and Ukrainian flags discusses new sanctions against Russia

Kaja Kallas: EU Prepares 80 New Sanctions and a Blow to Russia's 'Shadow Fleet'

Politics 06/09/2026, 04:31

Kaja Kallas announced a new blow to Russia: the EU is preparing 80 new sanctions and a strike against the 'shadow fleet'. 🇪🇺💰 According to the head of EU diplomacy, the aggressor's losses have already reached $1.5 trillion. The redistribution of a €6.6 billion fund to aid Ukraine is also being discussed against the backdrop of weakening US positions. 🇺🇦🔒

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UN Security Council meeting: delegates discuss US resolution against support for Russia

Strategic Failure: US at the UN Calls on Iran and Cuba to Halt Support for Russia

Politics 06/09/2026, 03:55

The US representative at the UN harshly criticized Russia's actions, calling the invasion a strategic failure. Dan Negrea called on Iran and Cuba to immediately cease support for Moscow and confirmed the US readiness for peace negotiations. 🇺🇸🇺🇦

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US military technicians servicing a modern missile on a range, illustrating the increase in US spending on nuclear weapons in 2025

Arms Race 2025: US Doubles Nuclear Spending, Russia Drops in Rankings

Politics 06/09/2026, 03:38

The US has doubled nuclear spending, surpassing all competitors combined. 🇺🇸🚀 The UK overtook Russia in the funding rankings, while North Korea promises "exponential" growth of its arsenal. 🌍💣

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Glowing drone dove with olive branch in Yerevan sky during Pashinyan’s final campaign

Glowing Dove in the Sky of Yerevan: How Pashinyan's Final Campaign Went

Politics 06/09/2026, 02:33

Pashinyan's final campaign in Yerevan featured an incredible show: hundreds of drones formed a dove with an olive branch in the sky 🕊️✨. The politician urged those who want peace to vote for him. See how it looked! 🇦🇲

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Hungarian MP speaking at podium with Hungarian flags in background, announcing salary cuts and benefit cancellations for parliamentarians

Radical savings: Hungarian MPs massively cut their own salaries and abolished benefits

Politics 06/09/2026, 02:11

Hungarian MPs have unanimously cut their own salaries by 40% and abolished benefits to save the budget. Prime Minister Magyar calls this a fight against Orbán's corruption. Meanwhile, Hungary has unblocked EU funds for Ukraine's air defense and reached an agreement on the rights of the Hungarian minority. 🇭🇺🇺🇦💰

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Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un meeting in Pyongyang: Beijing reasserts control over North Korea

Xi Jinping's Visit to Pyongyang: Beijing Rushes to Regain Control over Kim

Politics 06/09/2026, 01:51

🇨🇳 Xi Jinping arrived in Pyongyang with a visit that became a response to the DPRK's rapprochement with Russia. 🇷🇺 Beijing wants to regain control over the North Korean regime and present itself as a regional leader. 🌍 The visit has a global subtext and a challenge to the US.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and UK Prime Minister Kevin Holmes discuss funding for Ukraine's air defense

Zelenskyy proposes using proceeds from Chelsea sale to purchase missile defense systems for Ukraine

Politics 06/09/2026, 01:47

Zelenskyy proposed to Starmer that proceeds from the sale of Chelsea be used to purchase missile defense systems for Ukraine. The President reminded that "Russian money" should go towards the country's defense. Britain has reserved 2.4 billion pounds, but due to a dispute with Abramovich, the funds have not yet been transferred, and authorities are preparing for court. ⚽🇺🇦🇬🇧

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Marco Rubio against the backdrop of the American flag, symbolizing US support for Armenia in the context of Trump's strategy and the TRIPP corridor

Pashinyan's Victory and Trump's Strategy: The US Announces Support for Armenia and the Launch of the TRIPP Corridor

Politics 06/09/2026, 01:43

Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated Nikol Pashinyan on his election victory and announced the launch of the strategic TRIPP corridor. 🇺🇸🤝🇦🇲 The project will connect Azerbaijan and Turkey through Armenia under US management for 99 years, while preserving Armenian sovereignty.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discusses the plan to end the war with American envoys in front of Ukrainian and French flags in Chisinau

Zelenskyy Discussed Plan to End the War with US Envoys: Details of the Conversation in Chisinau

Politics 06/09/2026, 01:34

Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a positive conversation with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. They discussed plans to end the war and the prospects for the G7 summit. US envoys are soon to visit Kyiv for the first time. 🇺🇸🇺🇦🤝

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Sergei Shoigu in a business suit against a building backdrop, discussing aluminum supplies to Russia

Aluminum for War: Ukraine Demands Investigation into European Raw Material Supplies to Russia

Politics 06/09/2026, 01:31

🇺🇦 Andriy Sybiga called to stop the supply of European alumina to Russia. Aluminum from the Aughinish plant may reach the Russian defense industry via Rusal. Kiev awaits a transparent investigation from Ireland. 🚫🏭

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President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy in front of the coat of arms, discussion about potential revocation of the Order of the White Eagle

Order of the White Eagle at Risk: Why Warsaw May Deprive Zelensky of the Highest Award

Politics 06/09/2026, 01:28

Poland is discussing depriving Volodymyr Zelensky of the Order of the White Eagle due to the naming of a Ukrainian special unit after the UPA. President Nawrocki called this step critical, however, the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs is against depriving the award. 🇺🇦🇵🇱🏅

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in front of the Ukrainian coat of arms, discussing the G7 summit and Russia's position on peace with Kushner and Whitkoff

Zelenskyy discusses G7 summit and Russia's peace stance with Kushner and Witkoff

Politics 06/09/2026, 01:21

🇺🇦 Zelenskyy held an important call with Kushner and Witkoff — discussed the G7 summit and Russia's stance on peace. 🤝 Negotiations are currently on hold, but American mediators will soon arrive in Kyiv. #Ukraine #PeaceNegotiations #G7

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Iranian military personnel walk past a poster featuring a missile and a map of Iran, symbolizing readiness for negotiations and military threat in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran responds to the US: readiness for negotiations does not rule out a military threat in the Strait of Hormuz

Politics 06/09/2026, 01:13

Iran warns the US: ready to negotiate, but will not rule out a military response to a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Against the backdrop of missile strikes on Israel and retaliatory attacks, Tehran maintains a tough stance, demanding the unfreezing of assets. 🇮🇷🚀⚖️

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Donald Trump in formal suit with US flag pin, against White House interior backdrop — illustration for article on Netanyahu talks and preventing full-scale war with Iran

Trump reveals details of negotiations with Netanyahu: how the US halted a full-scale war with Iran

Politics 06/09/2026, 01:07

Trump revealed details of negotiations with Netanyahu before the strike on Iran: he warned that Israel could be left alone and managed to reduce the scale of the attack. Iran declared a ceasefire but threatened a harsh response in case of escalation. 🇺🇸🇮🇱🇮🇷

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Ukrainian soldier in camouflage with tactical gear stands on a road next to an armored vehicle, symbolizing the end of the Interflex program and transition to new training formats

Netherlands conclude participation in Interflex program: how Ukrainian military training is changing

Politics 06/09/2026, 00:56

🇳🇱 The Netherlands are concluding their participation in the Interflex program — but not leaving Ukraine's support! 🇺🇦 The program is moving to a new stage: now the focus is on specialized training — from helicopter pilots to medics. Meanwhile, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are already receiving Wolfstorm electric motorcycles for tactical mobility 🏍️⚡ #Ukraine #Interflex #EUMAM

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Fire at oil refinery: fiery pillars and black smoke over tanks, illustrating strikes on refineries and fuel crisis in southern Russia

Fuel crisis in the south: Russia creates a special headquarters due to attacks on refineries

Politics 06/09/2026, 00:52

Russia acknowledged a fuel shortage in the south due to drone attacks and created a special headquarters. In May 2026, Ukraine destroyed a quarter of refinery capacity, which provided 30% of gasoline. The range of strikes reached 1,600 km, and fuel rationing was introduced in Crimea. 🚨🛢️🇺🇦

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Flags of Ukraine and the European Union waving in front of an EU building, symbolizing the receipt of the seventh financial aid tranche of €2.6 billion for early reforms

Ukraine receives seventh tranche from the EU: €2.6 billion and a new methodology for calculating early reforms

Politics 06/09/2026, 00:46

Ukraine has received the seventh tranche from the EU amounting to €2.6 billion. 💶 The funds will go towards social guarantees and humanitarian needs. The country has received a bonus for the early implementation of reforms for the first time, and the total volume of aid has exceeded €29 billion. 🇺🇦🇪🇺

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Former Supreme Court head Knyazev in court: sentenced to 5 years for bribe and testified against colleagues

Plea Deal with Justice: Former Head of the Supreme Court Knyazev Sentenced to 5 Years for Bribery and 'Turned in' Colleagues

Politics 06/09/2026, 00:43

Former head of the Supreme Court of Ukraine Vsevolod Knyazev sentenced to 5 years in prison for bribery. As part of a plea deal with investigators, he admitted guilt and 'turned in' colleagues, which led to the removal of other judges. 💰⚖️

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