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Ukrainian Minister of Education Serhiy Shkarlet at a meeting with Ukrainian flags, discussing a 100 billion hryvnia budget and threats to mathematics in schools

100 Billion UAH Budget: How Foreign Aid is Saving Ukrainian Education and Why Mathematics is Again Under Threat

Politics 06/08/2026, 23:23

Ukrainian education is living on donor money: the sector's budget has grown by 100 billion hryvnias due to external financing. Minister Lyshevych admitted complete dependence on aid and spoke about plans to reform universities. 🔥 Meanwhile, the Verkhovna Rada is discussing the abolition of mathematics in the NMT, which is causing an outcry among experts.

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Ukrainian officer in uniform with SBU emblem on cap, symbolizing the fight against Russian intelligence services and their hybrid warfare

22 Terrorist Acts and Recruitment via Telegram: How Russian Intelligence Agencies Are Waging Hybrid War in Ukraine

Politics 06/08/2026, 23:19

Deputy Head of the National Police Andriy Nebitov revealed the scale of the threat: Russian intelligence agencies have carried out 22 terrorist acts in Ukraine, recruiting perpetrators via Telegram. Among those detained are minors, while the main targets were law enforcement officers. 🚨🇺🇦

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Marta Kos, head of the European Commission, discusses scenarios for Ukraine's accession to the EU

Marta Kos outlined two scenarios for Ukraine's accession to the EU: one of them is non-standard

Politics 06/08/2026, 23:16

🇪🇺 Marta Kos revealed two scenarios for Ukraine's accession to the EU — one of them is non-standard. 🇺🇦 Zelenskyy has already called the idea of "associated membership" unfair. What will Brussels decide?

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Two elderly women sitting on beds in a modest temporary housing room, illustrating conditions covered by new Cabinet of Ministers regulations

New rules for IDPs: Cabinet of Ministers tightens control over temporary accommodation conditions

Politics 06/08/2026, 23:06

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has tightened rules for IDP temporary accommodation: mandatory room monitoring and transparent contracts are now required. Terms have also been extended for those processing documents, and employment support measures have been introduced. 🏠📝

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Official statement on new traffic rules and penalties for speeding in Ukraine

Strict penalties for speeding: how Ukraine plans to restore order on the roads

Politics 06/08/2026, 22:59

Ukraine is preparing strict measures to combat traffic violators: new fines, cameras, and control over electric transport. The initiative gained momentum after a tragedy in Kyiv where people died due to speeding. 🚗💥 #Accident #Safety #Ukraine

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Black submarine with Cuban flag near Havana shores, illustrating global risks in an era without arms control treaties

Nuclear Race 2026: The World on the Brink of an 'Instability Window' Without Control Treaties

Politics 06/08/2026, 22:52

🌍 The world is on the brink of a new nuclear era: by 2026, arsenals are growing while treaties expire. China, Russia, and the West are expanding their potential, creating an 'instability window'. 🚀⚠️

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Former head of the Supreme Court of Ukraine in court, sentenced for a bribe of $2.7 million

Plea deal: Former head of Ukraine's Supreme Court sentenced to 5 years for a $2.7 million bribe

Politics 06/08/2026, 22:48

Former head of Ukraine's Supreme Court Vsevolod Knyazev received a 5-year prison sentence for a $2.7 million bribe. The court approved a plea deal: the official admitted guilt, his assets were confiscated, and part of the funds were directed to the 'Come Back Alive' foundation. 🏛️💸

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Marta Kos: The UPA Scandal Should Not Hinder Ukraine's EU Accession

Politics 06/08/2026, 22:38

Marta Kos stated that disputes between Ukraine and Poland over the UPA should not affect the country's accession to the EU. 🇪🇺🇺🇦 The first negotiation cluster will open as early as June 15, but the European Commissioner emphasized that membership is impossible without reforms in the rule of law. ⚖️📉

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Patriarch Theophilus III in a black robe with a white beard, seated at a table, discusses a new dialogue channel between Kyiv and Moscow involving Trump.

Trump and Patriarch Theophilus III: A new dialogue channel between Kyiv and Moscow?

Politics 06/08/2026, 22:35

The Patriarch of Jerusalem, Theophilus III, could become a new mediator between Ukraine and Russia. Discussion of this initiative took place during a meeting with Donald Trump in Washington. In Kyiv, the idea is evaluated positively, but no official proposals have been received yet 🇺🇸🕊️🇷🇺

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Oksen Lisovoy at a press conference: discussing deferment schemes through universities

Oksen Lisoviy: Schemes for obtaining deferment through universities are no longer critical

Politics 06/08/2026, 22:31

Minister of Education Oksen Lisoviy reported that the use of universities to obtain deferment from mobilization is no longer widespread. According to him, such schemes are subversive activities and corruption, for which organizers must be held accountable. 🎓🛡️

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Poland border: sign with coat of arms and POLSKA text, fence and border guard in background — how to avoid queues in summer season

Border with Poland: How to Avoid Multi-Hour Queues at the Start of the Summer Season

Politics 06/08/2026, 22:25

Summer season is open: queues at the Polish border peak on weekends and evenings. 🚗🇵🇱 The SBGS spokesperson revealed which crossing points are currently free and where you might wait for 60 cars. Find out how to cross the border without delays! 🇺🇦🗓️

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Iranian flag next to a missile: symbol of tension and ultimatum to Israel

Iran halts strikes on Israel but issues a tough ultimatum: what's next?

Politics 06/08/2026, 22:18

Iran has halted missile strikes on Israel but issued an ultimatum: if Israel continues operations in Lebanon or launches new attacks, Tehran will respond with "crushing measures." Oil prices have already risen by 4% due to fears of escalation. 🚀⚠️🌍

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Dmitry Peskov in front of the Russian flag, commenting on the refusal to negotiate with Ukraine

Peskov Refuses to Negotiate with Ukraine: New Accusations and Abramovich's Visit

Politics 06/08/2026, 22:15

🚨 Peskov rejected negotiations with Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of "terrorism" without evidence. Zelenskyy is ready for dialogue, but only outside RF and Belarus. Abramovich's visit to Kyiv raised new questions. 🇺🇦🇷🇺

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Graduate and teacher discuss NMT results at a computer, illustrating the situation with the exam glitch

NTM Glitch: Why a Graduate from Vinnytsia is Demanding a Retake of the Exam

Politics 06/08/2026, 22:08

A graduate from Vinnytsia is demanding a retake of the NTM due to a "broken mouse" and a frozen computer. The Assessment Center claims there was no glitch, but the case has been forwarded to the UCAEQ. 🖥️⚖️

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Ukrainian General at briefing: report on May battles and strikes on Russian military industry

May Combat Balance: Ukrainian Armed Forces Report a Gain of 100 km² and Strikes on Moscow's Defense Industry

Politics 06/08/2026, 21:44

Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Syrsky summarized May: Ukraine liberated 100 sq. km more than it lost and struck the defense industry in Moscow. Economic damage to the enemy exceeded $1 billion. 🇺🇦🔥

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Andriy Yusov, head of GUR Ukraine, in military uniform against the backdrop of intelligence agency logos

Foiled Strike: How an Assassination Attempt on Andriy Yushov Using an FPV Drone Was Prevented in Kyiv

Politics 06/08/2026, 21:33

Assassination attempt on GUR's Andriy Yushov foiled in Kyiv: Russian intelligence agent received a $10,000 advance for a killing using an FPV drone. Law enforcement detained the suspect and seized a GPS tracker. This is not the first attempt to eliminate the official. 🚨🇺🇦

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Nikol Pashinyan in a business suit against a blurred interior background, serious expression — illustration for article on Armenia’s electoral crisis

Pashinyan declares victory, but opposition demands recount: electoral crisis erupts in Armenia

Politics 06/08/2026, 21:29

Pashinyan declared victory in the Armenian elections, but the opposition calls the results "shameful" and demands a recount 🇦🇲🗳️. The party received 49.81%, which does not provide a majority, while the discrepancy with exit polls reaches up to 20%. Ahead lies a fight for bonus mandates and political instability.

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Police officer in uniform with Ukrainian emblem on cap, symbolizing mobilization of law enforcement to the front

9,000 police officers at the front: why mass mobilization of law enforcement officers threatens a surge in crime

Politics 06/08/2026, 21:20

🚨 9,000 police officers are currently at the front! The Deputy Head of the National Police warned: mass mobilization threatens a surge in crime. Personnel cannot recover in time, and criminals sense the weakness. 🇺🇦👮‍♂️

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