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Airplane flying against the backdrop of the Russian flag — illustration for the article on how the Russian elite bypasses sanctions and flies on Western business jets

Forbidden Flights: How the Russian Elite Bypasses Sanctions and Flies Western Business Jets

Politics 06/07/2026, 19:48

An investigation by WSJ and RBK-Ukraine revealed how Putin's circle bypasses sanctions: Chemezov, Rotenberg, and Kesaev continue to fly on Western jets via "gray" schemes in the UAE and Azerbaijan ✈️🇷🇺🚫

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Night attack on Zuevskaya TPP: fiery flashes and smoke over industrial zone in Donetsk region

Night attack on Zuevskaya TPP: widespread power outages in the Donetsk region and strikes on logistics

Politics 06/07/2026, 19:40

On the night of June 7, drones attacked the Zuevskaya TPP in Zuhres: as a result of the strikes, Makiivka and other cities in the Donetsk region were left without power. 🔥 Strikes on railway infrastructure were also recorded in the Luhansk region, and explosions were reported in Crimea. 🚂💥

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Leaders meeting: Zelensky, Macron, Merz, and Starmer in London discuss peace talks with Russia

Zelenskyy, Macron, Merz, and Starmer in London: New Push to Launch Peace Talks with Moscow

Politics 06/07/2026, 19:34

Zelenskyy met with the leaders of France, Germany, and Britain in London. Macron, Merz, and Starmer discussed new steps with the Ukrainian president to end the war and negotiate with Moscow. 🇺🇦🇬🇧🇫🇷🇩🇪

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Soldier inspects drone wreckage near warehouse gates in Crimea after night strikes on logistics facilities

Explosions in Crimea: Strikes on Oil Depots and Logistics on the Night of April 8

Politics 06/07/2026, 19:31

Explosions rocked Crimea at night: oil depots in Feodosia and Lenino, as well as objects in Simferopol and Sevastopol, were hit. Witnesses recorded drone activity and missile strikes against Russian logistics. 🚁💥

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Kim Jong Un examines a map with military officers, confirming North Korea's nuclear status ahead of Xi Jinping's visit

Xi Jinping in Pyongyang: North Korea Firmly Reaffirms Nuclear Status Ahead of China's Visit

Politics 06/07/2026, 19:28

Kim Jong-un’s sister firmly stated: North Korea will never give up nuclear weapons. This came just one day before Xi Jinping’s visit to Pyongyang. 🇰🇵🇨🇳 Pyongyang opened a new uranium enrichment plant and called for “exponential” growth of its arsenal. 🚀 The Chinese leader’s visit will be a key test for the Beijing-Pyongyang alliance.

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Donald Trump in a blue suit and red tie against an American flag background, symbolizing the US tough stance on Iran.

Washington prepares a blow to Tehran's wallet: Iranian assets may be transferred to allies to compensate for damages

Politics 06/07/2026, 19:24

The US plans to use frozen Iranian assets to compensate allies in the Persian Gulf for damages. The US Treasury has begun assessing losses, while Tehran demands the unfreezing of $24 billion for a temporary deal. 🇺🇸🇮🇷💰

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Xi Jinping against the backdrop of China's military exercises near Taiwan in response to Japan and Philippines negotiations

China launches operation near Taiwan: response to Japan and Philippines talks

Politics 06/07/2026, 00:37

China has launched a special operation off the coast of Taiwan in response to negotiations between Japan and the Philippines regarding maritime borders. Beijing considers this a violation of sovereignty. Trump's advisors fear that the PRC may invade the island within the next 5 years. 🇨🇳🚢⚠️

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Rally in Yerevan with Armenian flag: citizens gather ahead of elections after CEC rejects petition to cancel Karapetyan party registration

Armenian CEC rejects lawsuit to disqualify Karapetyan's party one day before the election

Politics 06/06/2026, 23:21

One day before the elections in Armenia, the CEC refused to disqualify billionaire Samvel Karapetyan's "Strong Armenia" party from the race. The opposition demanded disqualification for voter bribery, but the commission found the accusations unsubstantiated. 🇦🇲🗳️

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Ukrainian divers on an inflatable boat in the Black Sea, preparing for an operation after the Russian attack on humanitarian ships

Attack on Rescuers: Russia Strikes Humanitarian Vessels in the Black Sea

Politics 06/06/2026, 22:20

🚨 Russia attacked two rescue boats in the Black Sea during a humanitarian mission — there are casualties. This is not the first strike against civilian vessels. 🌊⚠️ #BlackSea #HumanitarianMission #Ukraine

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Ukraine's Ombudsman Larysa Grinevych during discussions on prisoner exchange with Russian counterparts

Exchange without diplomacy: how the ombudsmen of Ukraine and Russia agreed on saving prisoners and civil records

Politics 06/06/2026, 22:08

The ombudsmen of Ukraine and Russia agreed on a direct exchange of documents and monitoring of detention centers for prisoners, despite the severance of diplomatic relations. Dmytro Lubinets handed over a list of detention centers with rights violations, and in return received a promise of visits. On June 5, an exchange took place, during which 185 military personnel and 5 immobile civilians returned. 🤝🇺🇦🇷🇺

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Ukrainian soldier launches a reconnaissance drone with national markings in a field, showcasing the use of UAVs in modern tactics

UAF Drone Strikes on Russian Engineering Troops: How Drones Are Changing Frontline Tactics

Politics 06/06/2026, 21:22

🚀 AFU drones struck Russian engineering troops, including the regiment building the “Surovikin Line.” Logistics, transport, and enemy resources were hit. 🎯 #Drones #War #Ukraine

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Ukrainian official at logistics security meeting with Ukrainian and EU flags in background

Logistics Security: How Ukraine is Scaling Road Protection Against Drones

Politics 06/06/2026, 21:00

Ukraine has strengthened the protection of logistics routes: over 820 km of roads have been secured against drones since the beginning of the year. The pace increased in May, and billions of hryvnias have been allocated for repairs. This is critical for supplying the front and evacuating the wounded. 🚛🛡️🇺🇦

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Irish alumina for Russian drones: scandal involving Rusal and the Aughinish plant

Politics 06/06/2026, 20:54

A scandal is brewing in Ireland: alumina from the Aughinish plant, owned by Rusal, is reaching Russia and being used to produce drones and tanks. Raw material exports have risen to €315 million, causing outrage in parliament and the Ukrainian Embassy. 🇮🇪🇷🇺🛑

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Female politician or official at a government meeting discussing allocation of 3.5 billion UAH for road repairs to support logistics and safety

3.5 billion hryvnias for roads: Government allocates funds for repairing critical sections for logistics and safety

Politics 06/06/2026, 20:11

The Government has allocated 3.5 billion hryvnias for the urgent repair of local roads. 💰🚧 Prime Minister Yulia Sviridenko stated that the funds will be used for critical sections to ensure citizen safety and military logistics. 🇺🇦🚚

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Sergey Sibiga delivers a speech on Putin's policy failure and the threat of recession for Russia

Sybiga on Putin's failure: refusal of peace will lead Russia to recession and new sanctions

Politics 06/06/2026, 20:04

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga responded sharply to Putin's refusal to negotiate. He warned that continuing the war will lead Russia to recession, rising taxes, and intensified strikes on its territory. The diplomat called the Kremlin's actions madness in the pursuit of holding onto power 🇺🇦🚫🤝

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Driver holding a smartphone while driving, symbolizing logistics disruption and dangers on the Kharkiv — Sumy highway near Bohodukhiv

Strikes on Logistics: Russia Attacks the Kharkiv-Sumy Highway near Bohodukhiv

Politics 06/06/2026, 20:01

Since June 2026, Russia has launched targeted attacks on the Kharkiv-Sumy highway near Bohodukhiv, just 20 km from the border. The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense advisor warned that simply asking drivers to be careful is no longer sufficient. Previously, drones destroyed 10 units of road machinery, and experts predict strikes on western routes via Belarus 🚛🚧🇺🇦

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Peter Magyar, the new Prime Minister of Hungary, delivers a speech in front of Hungarian and European Union flags, announcing the cancellation of the labor migrant attraction program.

End of the Orbán Era: New Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar Cancels Labor Migration Program

Politics 06/06/2026, 19:51

New Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has canceled the labor migration program created under Viktor Orbán. The decision aims to protect jobs for Hungarians, but employers fear labor shortages in the automotive and construction sectors. 🇭🇺📉

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Donald Trump in a blue suit with an American flag pin on the lapel against red and blue light stripes, illustrating the topic of Israeli spying on the Trump administration

Critical Threat Level: Pentagon Confirms Israeli Espionage Against Trump Administration

Politics 06/06/2026, 19:47

The Pentagon has raised the threat level from Israel to critical, accusing the ally of spying on the Trump administration. 🇺🇸🇮🇱 US intelligence claims Israel is monitoring officials to obtain data on plans regarding Iran. Netanyahu rejects the accusations, calling them politically motivated. 🕵️‍♂️🚫

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