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Missile system at the border: illustration for the article on assessing the threat of invasion from the Belarusian direction

Invasion Myth or New Reality: State Border Service Assesses the Threat from the Belarusian Direction

Politics 06/06/2026, 17:21

The State Border Guard Service has debunked preparations for a mass invasion from Belarus but recorded an increase in drone attacks via the territory of Russia's ally 🇧🇾🚁. Moscow plans to ramp up the production of millions of UAVs, changing the tactics of the war. ⚠️🇺🇦

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Aeroflot plane taking off from an airfield, illustrating the situation with the Moscow-Sochi flight interrupted due to drone attack threat

Moscow-Sochi flight interrupted twice due to drone attack threat: passengers stranded in transit

Politics 06/06/2026, 03:43

✈️ Moscow–Sochi flight interrupted twice due to drone attack threat. Passengers stranded in Astrakhan and Mineralnye Vody — departure delayed until morning. 🚨 #aviation #drones #news

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Donald Trump in front of a microphone, his expression reflects the tension of negotiations with Iran

Tehran Rejects Trump-Khamenei Meeting: 'It Will Not Happen'

Politics 06/06/2026, 03:37

Tehran rejects Trump-Khamenei meeting: 'It will not happen' 🇮🇷🇺🇸. Khamenei's military advisor stated that negotiations have hit a dead end due to frozen assets. Iran threatens to expand the conflict if the US resumes military action. ⚠️

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Donald Trump in a contemplative pose against a blue backdrop, illustrating the tension of negotiations with Iran over unfreezing assets

Deadlock over $24 Billion: Iran Issues Ultimatum to Trump on Asset Unfreezing

Politics 06/06/2026, 03:34

US-Iran negotiations have hit a deadlock over $24 billion in frozen assets. Military advisor to the Ayatollah, Rezaee, issued an ultimatum to Trump: no deal without unfreezing the funds. Iran also warned of its readiness to expand the zone of military operations to the Mediterranean Sea. 🇮🇷🇺🇸💰

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Emergency UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine: delegates at the round table

Emergency UN Security Council Meeting: Ukraine Demands Response to New Wave of Russian Strikes

Politics 06/06/2026, 03:30

An emergency UN meeting will be held due to new Russian strikes on Ukraine. Kyiv is calling on the global community to pressure Moscow, which is rejecting Zelenskyy's peace proposals. 🇺🇦🇷🇺🚀

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Meeting between Vladimir Putin and US Special Envoy in Moscow: handshake at an exhibition

Visit of US Special Envoys to Moscow: Kremlin Changes Position Amid Plans for Trip to Kyiv

Politics 06/06/2026, 03:27

Kremlin changes position: visit of US special envoys to Moscow is being prepared, although Peskov previously denied this. 🇺🇸🇷🇺 Budanov stated that the first destination will be Kyiv. Zelenskyy insists on respect for Ukraine. 🇺🇦

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A man drops a coin into a box labeled 'Support Ukraine' against the backdrop of the Ukrainian flag, symbolizing support amidst stricter entry rules for conscripts

Sweden takes a harder stance: Ukrainian men of conscription age may be barred from entering the EU

Politics 06/06/2026, 03:24

Sweden has called for restricting entry into the EU for Ukrainian men of conscription age, stating that they should defend their country. Migration Minister Johan Forssell emphasized that restrictions would only affect new applications, not those who have already obtained asylum. Europe is debating the balance between humanitarian aid and Ukraine's military needs. 🇺🇦🇪🇺🚫

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Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba in front of a building, symbolizing readiness for negotiations with the EU on all six clusters.

Parallel Start: Ukraine Ready to Open All Six EU Negotiation Clusters

Politics 06/06/2026, 03:21

Ukraine has declared its readiness to open all 6 EU negotiation clusters in parallel. Vice Prime Minister Taras Kachka emphasized that the country is technically ready for such a format. The lifting of Hungary's veto could accelerate the process and allow the launch of two tracks as early as June. 🇺🇦🇪🇺🤝

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Robert Fico, Prime Minister of Slovakia, in a business suit against a building backdrop, demands EU return funds spent on Ukraine aid

Robert Fico demands money from Brussels: Slovakia wants to recover costs of aid to Ukraine

Politics 06/06/2026, 03:18

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is demanding that the European Commission compensate for the costs of military aid to Ukraine, citing this as the cause of an acute shortage of resources. Additionally, he hopes to revive the Visegrád Group format. 🇪🇺🇸🇰💰

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Donald Trump at a press conference: reaction to Zelenskyy's letter about the war

Trump urges Ukraine and Russia to resolve the war on their own: reaction to Zelensky's letter

Politics 06/06/2026, 03:11

Trump stated that Ukraine and Russia must resolve the issue of ending the war themselves. This came after Zelensky proposed a ceasefire "stay where we stand" and sent a letter to the Russian leader. 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇷🇺

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Hungarian politician at press conference with microphone against blue backdrop — discussing roadmap on national minorities between Kyiv and Budapest

Kyiv and Budapest agree on a roadmap for national minorities: what will change in legislation

Politics 06/06/2026, 03:02

Kyiv and Budapest have achieved a breakthrough in the dialogue on the rights of national minorities 🤝. Ukraine and Hungary have agreed to work according to a single action plan, and some legislative changes, especially in the field of education, will begin as early as this year 🇺🇦🇭🇺.

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Donald Tusk with a serious expression, illustrating the ultimatum to Kyiv regarding UPA

Tusk issues ultimatum to Kyiv: 'Hard business' instead of empathy over UPA

Politics 06/06/2026, 02:58

Polish PM Donald Tusk challenges Kyiv: if Ukraine does not resolve the UPA issue, relations will shift to a "hard business" mode. Warsaw demands a compromise, threatening to block EU integration and revoke awards. 🇵🇱🇺🇦📉

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EU flag and candidate country flags in front of the European Commission building, symbolizing Montenegro's integration into the EU

2028: Montenegro Takes the Lead in EU Accession, Overtaking Ukraine

Politics 06/06/2026, 02:51

Montenegro could become a full EU member as early as 2028! 🇲🇪🇪🇺 EU leaders have recognized the country's success in reforms and confirmed the priority of its accession. Against this backdrop, Ukraine risks falling behind in the queue due to the emergence of new competitors, such as Iceland and Norway. 🌍📉

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Operator controlling a drone via remote with wind warning displayed — symbol of technological adaptation in combat conditions

Paradigm Shift: How Ukrainian Drones Became the Main Tool for Destroying Russian Logistics

Politics 06/06/2026, 02:45

Ukrainian drones seize the initiative: how the "Reid" regiment destroyed 7,000 targets and foiled assaults with T-80BV tanks. An expert explains why the main factor of success was not technology, but people. 🚁💥 #War #Drones #Reid

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a press conference commenting on Moscow’s response to peace initiatives

Zelenskyy: Putin has chosen war again — Moscow's response disappointed the world

Politics 06/06/2026, 02:41

🇺🇦 Zelenskyy: Putin has chosen war again, not peace. Moscow's response has disappointed the international community. The President called for increased pressure on Russia and proposed a ceasefire regime of "holding the line where we stand." 🤝🔥

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Ukrainian Interior Minister Dmytro Monastyrsky (Sibiga) speaks at a podium against the Ukrainian flag, discussing new entry rules for Russians after the war

Ukraine introduces 'special procedures' for Russians: Minister Sybiga on the border after the war

Politics 06/06/2026, 02:25

Ukraine is introducing special restrictive procedures for citizens of the Russian Federation even after the end of the war. Minister Andriy Sybiga stated that Russia will remain a hostile country, and border control will not be relaxed. This decision complements the general strategy of strengthening borders in Europe, where Germany and the Baltic states are also preparing defensive measures.

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Vladimir Putin speaks at St. Petersburg Economic Forum, responding to Zelensky’s letter and rejecting negotiations on Donbas

Putin at St. Petersburg International Economic Forum: Response to Zelensky's Letter, Refusal to Negotiate, and Plan for 'Liberation of Donbas'

Politics 06/06/2026, 02:18

At the SPIEF, Putin gave a harsh response to Zelensky's letter, refusing a personal meeting and calling it meaningless. 🚫🤝 The Russian leader outlined the main goal — 'liberation of Donbas' — and commented on drone attacks, promising to strengthen air defense. 🚀🇷🇺

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Vladimir Putin rejects the idea of a personal meeting with Zelenskyy, calling it meaningless

Putin Rejects Idea of Personal Meeting with Zelensky: 'Shifting from Empty to Empty'

Politics 06/06/2026, 02:11

At SPIEF, Putin rejected the idea of a personal meeting with Zelensky, calling it a 'waste of time' due to the experience of the Minsk Agreements. 🇷🇺🇺🇦 Despite Kyiv's proposal for peace and prisoner exchange, the Russian leader demands preliminary solutions from experts. 📉

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