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Ukrainian refugees with a flag and scarves in front of a crowd, symbolizing the topic of temporary protection in the EU

Kyiv initiates the exclusion of men of conscription age from the EU temporary protection system

Politics 06/05/2026, 22:43

Kyiv initiates the exclusion of men of conscription age from the EU temporary protection system. EU countries supported extending the directive until 2028 but are divided on restrictions: Germany and Poland are in favor, while Estonia and Luxembourg are against. 🇪🇺🇺🇦

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Students in a computer lab prepare for entrance exams to master's and doctoral programs, analyzing data on laptops

Over 100,000 Ukrainians to take entrance exams for Master's and PhD programs: registration results and statistics

Politics 06/05/2026, 22:27

🎓 Registration for entrance exams for Master's and PhD programs in Ukraine has concluded — more than 102,000 people have submitted applications. The most popular test was Pedagogy and Psychology, while the least popular was Political Science. 📊

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Cuban military officer in green uniform holding the Cuban flag, symbolizing tension in relations with the US amid new sanctions against Castro and family

Sanctions against Castro and family: US ramps up pressure on Cuba amid military scenarios

Politics 06/05/2026, 22:23

The US has imposed strict sanctions against the Castro family and the Cuban leadership, including the army and friendship institutes. Marco Rubio warned banks about the risks of cooperating with the regime. Amid blackouts and a blockade, Washington is studying military scenarios, while Havana is purchasing drones for defense. 🇺🇸🚫🇨🇺

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Vladimir Putin during a speech, discussing the role of a mediator in negotiations with Europe and naming Gerhard Schröder as the only candidate

Putin Rejects Europe's Role as Mediator and Names Schröder as the Sole Candidate

Politics 06/05/2026, 22:17

In St. Petersburg, Putin rejected the EU's role in negotiations due to arms supplies to Ukraine but named Schröder as a suitable candidate. Zelenskyy proposed a direct meeting, while the Kremlin set a condition based on agreements with Trump. 🇷🇺🇺🇦

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Leopard 2 tank turret on a test stand in a Rheinmetall workshop, illustrating the disputed contract with Russia

Russia demands €47 million from Rheinmetall: how a broken 2011 contract led to a legal battle

Politics 06/05/2026, 22:07

Russia demands €47 million from Rheinmetall for the breach of a 2011 contract. The case is being heard in closed session, but experts doubt its success. In response, Germany ordered €1 billion worth of equipment from the conglomerate. ⚖️🇩🇪🇷🇺

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Pentagon Simplifies Faith: How Chaplain Reform is Changing the Face of the US Army

Politics 06/05/2026, 03:28

The Pentagon has simplified the religious affiliation system by removing 180 religions from the registry. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that a chaplain is primarily a shepherd, not an officer, and ordered the replacement of rank insignia with religious symbols. 🇺🇸🎖️

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Russian soldier with machine gun on armored vehicle against Russian flag — context for news on new interceptor drones 'Sokol-I' and 'Molniya-PVO'

«Sokol-I» and «Molniya-Air Defense»: Russia Announces New Interceptor Drones, But Their Effectiveness Remains Questionable

Politics 06/05/2026, 02:52

Russia has announced two new anti-aircraft drones — «Sokol-I» and «Molniya-Air Defense» — to combat Ukrainian UAVs. However, their speed, autonomy, and effectiveness remain questionable 🤔🚁 #AirDefense #drones #war

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German police officers in yellow vests with POLIZEI written on them inspect a car at the border, illustrating the maintenance of border control in Germany

Germany Rejects Brussels' Demand: Berlin Maintains Border Controls Despite European Commission Pressure

Politics 06/05/2026, 02:49

Germany has officially refused to abolish border controls on internal frontiers, despite pressure from the European Commission. Berlin considers checks necessary to combat illegal migration, while Brussels insists on the openness of Schengen. 🇩🇪🚫🇪🇺

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Raytheon NavAir missile in flight: symbol of Tomahawk stock depletion and NATO trust crisis

Pentagon Abandons Tomahawk for Germany: Depleted Stocks and a New Wave of Trust Crisis in NATO

Politics 06/05/2026, 02:38

The Pentagon is likely to cancel Tomahawk missile deliveries to Germany due to depleted stocks and fear of escalation with Russia. Against this backdrop, Berlin is forced to seek alternatives while Moscow strengthens its military presence in Europe. 🇺🇸🇩🇪🚀

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Vladimir Putin in a thoughtful pose against the Russian flag, commenting on the fall of the 'Oreshnik' rocket in Donetsk as a planned test

"It was planned": Putin explains the fall of the "Oreshnik" missile in the DPRK as a test task

Politics 06/05/2026, 02:34

Putin admitted that the fall of the "Oreshnik" missile in the DPRK was a planned test, not a combat use. The Russian leader also voiced the condition for peace with Ukraine — a meeting with Trump in Alaska. 🇷🇺🚀🤝

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Portrait of Ukraine Hero Valentin Korenchuk, legendary pilot of the 'Kyiv Ghost', in flight suit with Ukrainian flag on sleeve

Hero of Ukraine Valentin Korenchuk: The Legend of 'Kyiv Ghost', Whose Death Shocked the Nation

Politics 06/05/2026, 02:31

The President of Ukraine posthumously awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine to the legendary pilot Valentin Korenchuk, 'Beekeeper'. The pilot, known as one of the creators of the 'Kyiv Ghost' myth, died on April 27, 2024. 🇺🇦✈️🕊️

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Donald Trump gesturing in front of an American flag, supporting the idea of a meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin

Trump Supports the Idea of a Meeting Between Zelenskyy and Putin: 'Good People Must Compromise'

Politics 06/05/2026, 02:27

Donald Trump called a meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin a "wonderful idea." The US President urged the leaders to compromise to stop losses of 45,000 people per month. 🇺🇸🤝🇺🇦🇷🇺

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Shot-down Russian Shahed-136 attack drone in the sky, showing damage after interception

Fresh dates on shot-down 'Shaheds': how production analysis reveals Russia's real stockpiles

Politics 06/05/2026, 02:21

Analysis of dates on shot-down 'Shaheds' showed that Russia is not stockpiling: drones fly to the front straight from the factory. Meanwhile, Ukraine is blocking key drone launch hubs and controlling Donetsk Airport. 🚁🇺🇦

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a meeting discussing the US response to Trump's letter and the critical shortage of air defense systems

US Response to Zelenskyy's Letter to Trump: Technical Stage and Critical Air Defense Deficit

Politics 06/05/2026, 02:18

The US has begun working on a response to Zelenskyy's letter to Trump regarding the air defense deficit. Adviser Lytvyn confirmed the receipt of a technical response, with details not yet disclosed. Zelenskyy previously met with congressmen who supported his proposals 🇺🇸🇺🇦🛡️

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seated at his desk, looking thoughtfully to the side — illustrating the article on his letter to Putin

Zelenskyy's Letter to Putin: Strategy, Timing, and the Goal of 'All for All'

Politics 06/05/2026, 02:15

📩 Zelenskyy sent Putin an open letter with a proposal for a meeting in a third country and an exchange of "all for all." 🇺🇦 The letter was published before SPIEF — a strategic move to pressure the Kremlin and influence Russian society. 🤝 The Kremlin received the letter, but has not yet shown it to Putin.

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Dmitry Peskov, Kremlin spokesperson, comments on receiving Zelenskyy's letter and conditions for a potential meeting

Zelensky's Letter to Putin: The Kremlin Confirms Receipt and Outlines Meeting Conditions

Politics 06/05/2026, 02:12

The Kremlin has confirmed receipt of Zelensky's letter to Putin. Dmitry Peskov stated that the Ukrainian President can come to Moscow for a personal meeting if he is truly interested in dialogue. In the letter, Zelensky proposed discussing a ceasefire and the exchange of prisoners "all for all" with international guarantees. 🇺🇦🤝🇷🇺

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Vladimir Putin against blue background — contrast between his air defense claims and fires in St. Petersburg

Putin boasted about air defense while an oil terminal and a corvette burned in St. Petersburg

Politics 06/05/2026, 02:09

Putin claimed the superiority of Russian air defense while a strategic oil terminal and the corvette "Boykiy" burned in St. Petersburg. 🔥🚢 Attacks by Ukrainian defenders struck Russian infrastructure.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a contemplative pose, reflecting on his letter to Putin with May Russian loss data and proposal for a personal meeting

Zelenskyy's Letter to Putin: Data on Russian Losses in May and Proposal for a Personal Meeting

Politics 06/05/2026, 02:03

Zelenskyy published an open letter to Putin with data on Russian losses in May: more than 30,000 killed and wounded. The President proposed a personal meeting and reminded that every loss for Ukraine is a pain, despite the 1 to 6 ratio. 🇺🇦📉

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