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Sharpened key in the lock of a detention cell in the foreground, blurred inmate in orange uniform sitting on a bunk in the background. Symbolizes the removal of the Odesa detention center leadership.

Video from Odesa SIZO: Detention center leadership suspended, official investigation launched

Politics 06/08/2026, 00:18

An official investigation has been launched at the Odesa SIZO following the release of a video showing the beating of an inmate. The detention center leadership has been suspended while a DEP team investigates the circumstances. Similar cases have previously been recorded at the Lukyanivska and Poltava SIZOs. ⚖️🚨

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Kim Yo Jong: North Korea's Nuclear Status is Irreversible. Xi Jinping's Visit Amidst New Factory Demonstrations

Politics 06/07/2026, 23:30

Kim Yo Jong firmly refutes denuclearization rumors: North Korea's nuclear status is irreversible. Xi Jinping's visit to Pyongyang takes place against the backdrop of new factory demonstrations and Kim Jong Un's order to expand the arsenal. 🇰🇵🚀

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Silhouettes of missiles against the Belarusian flag: NATO keeps Belarus in its sights, Russia prepares Ukraine for a 'heavy winter'

Former CIA Chief in Europe: NATO Keeps Belarus in the Crosshairs, While Russia Prepares a 'Heavy Winter' for Ukraine

Politics 06/07/2026, 23:26

Former CIA Chief in Europe Ralph Goff stated that NATO countries are keeping Belarus under strict control due to the threat to regional security. The expert warned that Russia, despite losses, will continue to attack Ukraine's infrastructure to create conditions for a 'heavy winter' and break the spirit of the population. ⚠️🇧🇾🇺🇦

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Voting in Armenia: a voter casts a ballot into the box amid high turnout

Turnout in Armenia Exceeds 48%: CEC Records Surge in Activity and Detains Violators Amidst Moscow's Pressure

Politics 06/07/2026, 23:20

Parliamentary elections in Armenia concluded with a record turnout of 48.92%. Amidst pressure from Moscow and threats of a "Ukrainian scenario," the CEC recorded 19 cases of multiple voting and detained 14 violators. 🔴🇦🇲

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomes guests at an airfield in the UK ahead of G7 negotiations

Zelenskyy in the UK: Start of negotiations with G7 leaders and meeting with the King

Politics 06/07/2026, 23:17

🇺🇦 Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in the UK to participate in the E3+Ukraine summit. The leader will discuss strategy with Macron, Merz, and Starmer, and will also meet with King Charles III. 🇬🇧🤝

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in deep thought with notepad and pen against Ukrainian flag — illustrating his proposal to freeze the front as a path to peace

Zelensky proposes freezing the front line: 'The fastest path to peace'

Politics 06/07/2026, 23:14

In an interview with Sky News, Volodymyr Zelensky stated his readiness to freeze the front line in its current state. The President called this the 'fastest path' to peace and shifting the war to a diplomatic mode, which would allow saving the lives of soldiers and civilians. 🇺🇦🤝🕊️

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a table during an important meeting, discussing international cooperation and countering attempts to achieve victory through pressure.

Zelenskyy on meeting with Abramovich: 'We will not give you victory this way'

Politics 06/07/2026, 23:10

Zelenskyy confirms meeting with Abramovich in Kyiv: oligarch attempted to convey a message to Putin. The President refused concessions on Donbas, while the Kremlin responded with personal insults instead of peace. 🇺🇦🤝🇷🇺

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Binyamin Netanyahu waves at the military, symbolizing international attention to political events in Armenia

Parliamentary elections in Armenia: opposition unites against Pashinyan, securing 52.9% of the vote

Politics 06/07/2026, 23:07

🇦🇲 In Armenia, Pashinyan's party leads with 32.7%, but the opposition together secured 52.9% — this could lead to a change in power! Official results are pending the full count of ballots. 🗳️📊

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NATO soldiers in camouflage uniforms and protective helmets with rifles against the backdrop of strengthening defense in northern Europe

NATO Shield Deployed in Northern Europe: How the Alliance is Strengthening the Defense of Sweden and Finland

Politics 06/07/2026, 23:01

NATO has deployed rapid reaction units in Sweden and Finland to strengthen the northeastern flank. General Grinkevich called the region strategically complex, while Germany recognized Russia as the main threat, preparing the Bundeswehr to repel aggression. 🛡️🇪🇺

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Maritime drone off the coast of Lefkada, Greece — site of incident for which Ukraine apologized

Ukraine Apologizes to Greece for Maritime Drone Incident Near Lefkada Island

Politics 06/07/2026, 22:43

🇺🇦 Ukraine officially apologized to Greece for the maritime drone incident near Lefkada Island. 🚢 The drone, carrying 100 kg of explosives, was likely intended to strike a Russian tanker but lost control. Athens warned: The Mediterranean Sea will not become a battlefield. 🌊 #Ukraine #Greece #Drone #Lefkada

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Lieutenant General Syrsky discusses operational situation with commanders against backdrop of 42nd Brigade emblems

Syrsky on the situation in the South: the enemy has concentrated over 70,000 soldiers, priority is the lives of Ukrainian warriors

Politics 06/07/2026, 22:39

Syrsky visited the Southern Operational Zone and stated: the enemy has concentrated over 70,000 soldiers on three directions. The Commander-in-Chief decided on additional supplies for the troops and emphasized: priority is the lives of Ukrainian warriors 🇺🇦💪

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Ukrainian military ID card next to a soldier in camouflage with the Ukrainian flag and army insignia

Mobilization Reform in Ukraine: Ombudsman Outlines Three Key Steps to Improve Army Quality

Politics 06/07/2026, 22:36

Military Ombudsman Olga Reshetilova has outlined three main steps for mobilization reform in Ukraine: from honest soldier rotation to revising health criteria in VVKs. 🇺🇦⚖️ Updates to the "Reserve+" service and new exemption rules for businesses have also been announced. 📉📱

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Passengers with suitcases in line at airport entrance, illustrating migration and return themes

Millions at the Border: Ombudsman Reveals Real Migration Figures and Key Conditions for Return

Politics 06/07/2026, 22:33

Ombudsman Dmytro Lubyntsev revealed shocking statistics: millions of citizens have left Ukraine since 2014. He outlined the key conditions for people to return home and raised the alarming issue of child removal in Europe. 🇺🇦🌍

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Strikes on agricultural enterprises and mines: chronicle of Russia's attacks on Ukraine on June 7

Politics 06/07/2026, 22:30

New series of attacks: on the morning of June 7, Russian drones struck agricultural enterprises in the Chernihiv region, and at night — objects in Pryluchchyna. A mine worker was injured in the Dnipropetrovsk region, and an electric locomotive was hit in Zaporizhzhia. 🚨🚜🔥

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Black smoke over Crimea: aftermath of the strike on the strategic oil base near Kerch

Black smoke over Crimea: Ukrainian forces confirm strike on strategic oil depot near Kerch

Politics 06/07/2026, 22:28

Ukrainian Special Operations Forces have confirmed an attack on the "Semikolodezyanskaya" oil depot near Kerch and a maritime terminal in Feodosia. According to the Ukrainian side, the damaged facilities were used to supply fuel to the Russian army. 🛢️🔥

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Head of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Serhiy Leshchenko at briefing discussing aftermath of 24-hour attacks including fatality and destruction

20 attacks in 24 hours: one person killed, homes and enterprises destroyed in Dnipropetrovsk region

Politics 06/07/2026, 22:25

More than 20 attacks by Russian troops have been recorded in the Dnipropetrovsk region. As a result of shelling in three districts, a 40-year-old man was killed, and homes and enterprises were damaged. Head of the RMA Alexander Ganch confirmed the scale of the incident 🚨🇺🇦

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Ukrainian soldier in protective gear against the backdrop of an explosion and a tank in a trench

223 clashes in 24 hours: Ukrainian General Staff reports massive enemy attacks

Politics 06/07/2026, 22:19

The Ukrainian General Staff recorded 223 combat clashes in 24 hours. The enemy launched 93 air strikes and used nearly 10,000 kamikaze drones. 🔥🚁

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Ukrainian Energy Minister Hennadiy Galschenko (Tsakhna) at a press conference condemning Russian strikes on nuclear power plants as reckless nuclear roulette

Playing nuclear roulette: Tsahkna calls Russia's strikes on nuclear power plants reckless

Politics 06/07/2026, 22:13

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has called Russia's strikes on Ukrainian nuclear facilities a game of roulette with Europe's safety. The diplomat demanded severe consequences for the Kremlin following a drone attack on a spent fuel storage facility in the Kyiv region. 🇪🇪🚫☢️

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