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Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Kevin McDonald, Emmanuel Macron, and Charles Michel discuss conditions for negotiations with Russia at the entrance of a building

Negotiations with Russia: Germany names conditions and timelines, but allies sound the alarm

Politics 06/03/2026, 18:19

Germany has allowed for the possibility of negotiations with Russia regarding Ukraine, but warned of difficulties. 🇪🇺🤝🇷🇺 Allies are sounding the alarm: they fear this could weaken sanctions. Which stars of European politics could become the negotiator? 🧐

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Bernie Sanders in glasses and suit discussing proposal to confiscate 50% of AI giants' stocks for public fund

Bernie Sanders Proposes Seizing 50% of AI Giants' Stock to Create a Public Fund

Politics 06/03/2026, 17:16

Senator Bernie Sanders has proposed seizing 50% of the stock of the largest AI companies for the state. 💰 In his view, neural networks are trained on the knowledge of all humanity, so profits should be distributed through a sovereign fund rather than going to billionaires. 🤖

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Convoy of white Ford Transit vans with Ukrainian license plates and green stripes, accompanied by a worker in an orange vest, symbolizes the raid against Oshchadbank initiated by Orban without legal grounds.

Raid against the Oschadbank convoy: how Orbán personally initiated the operation without legal grounds

Politics 06/03/2026, 16:51

The raid against the Oschadbank convoy was Orbán's personal initiative without legal grounds. Cashiers were detained and then released, but money and gold were seized. After a change of power in Hungary, everything was returned, and bans were lifted. 🚨💰🇺🇦🇭🇺

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Students in a classroom working on laptops and taking notes, illustrating the topic of reviewing scholarships in Odesa due to inflation.

Scholarships in Odesa: Zelenskyy orders review of payment system due to inflation

Politics 06/03/2026, 16:39

Odesa university students may get more money: Zelenskyy orders review of scholarships due to inflation 📉🎓. Currently, 2,000 UAH is not even enough for food, so the state is preparing a new support system for honor students, IDPs, and students in critical fields. The system update could happen by the next academic year 🇺🇦💰

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at his desk discussing urgent Patriot contract

Zelenskyy issues ultimatum: one week to launch Patriot contract or face personnel purges

Politics 06/03/2026, 16:24

Zelenskyy issues ultimatum to officials: one week to launch the Patriot contract or face personnel purges. The President demands accelerating legal and financial steps, as the critical shortage of missiles is exacerbated by new "Zircon" attacks. 🇺🇦🚀

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Ukrainian soldiers on a motorcycle in a field with a drone in the background, demonstrating mobility on the front line

Record deliveries: The Ukrainian Armed Forces will receive 1,500 motorcycles to enhance mobility on the front

Politics 06/03/2026, 16:17

The Ukrainian Armed Forces will receive a record 1,500 motorcycles this year: procurement volume has tripled, and competition between six companies saved the budget 12 million hryvnias. 🏍️🇺🇦 The new equipment will enhance the mobility of reconnaissance and drone operators on the front.

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LNG carrier ship in the open sea, symbolizing the shadow fleet of Qatar and UAE to bypass sanctions

Qatar and UAE's Shadow Fleet: How LNG Exporters Copy Russia's Tactics to Bypass the Strait of Hormuz Blockade

Politics 06/03/2026, 16:11

Qatar and the UAE have begun using Russian shadow fleet tactics to export LNG through the blocked Strait of Hormuz. Tankers are turning off transponders, changing crews, and passing at night — all to maintain supplies to the global market. 🌐🚢⚠️

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Woman in cyberpunk style against digital background with binary code, symbolizing the rise of Russian bigtech debts to 2 trillion rubles

Debts of Russian Big Techs Soar to 2 Trillion: Central Bank Notes Alarming Trend

Politics 06/03/2026, 15:55

Debts of the top 5 Russian tech companies soared by 53%, reaching 2 trillion rubles. The Central Bank notes an alarming trend: Wildberries increased loans by 8 times, and the sector's total debt is outpacing asset growth. 📉💸

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Meeting of Vladimir Putin with Syrian officials in the Kremlin against the backdrop of Russian and Syrian flags

Russia Strengthens Khmeimim Base: First Major Supply Mission After Change of Power in Syria

Politics 06/03/2026, 15:52

Russia has carried out its first major supply mission to the Khmeimim base after the change of power in Syria. The cargo ship "Sparta" delivered equipment under a Navy escort, confirming Moscow's intention to maintain its presence in the region. The US currently does not consider this a threat, but the question of sanctions remains open. 🚢🇷🇺🇸🇾

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Dmitry Peskov, press secretary of the President of Russia, against an orange-yellow gradient background, discussing the systematic nature of Moscow's actions in response to the attack on St. Petersburg

Response to the Strike on St. Petersburg: Peskov Declares Moscow's Actions Have a 'Systemic Nature'

Politics 06/03/2026, 15:49

The Kremlin commented on the night drone attack on St. Petersburg and Kronstadt. Dmitry Peskov stated that Moscow's response already has a 'systemic nature' and does not require new steps. The Ukrainian Armed Forces hit an oil terminal and military objects at a distance of 1100 km from the border. 🚀🔥

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Digital Sovereignty: EU Commission Prepares Bill to Restrict Google and Microsoft Access to Government Contracts

Politics 06/03/2026, 15:46

The European Commission is preparing a bill that could ban Google and Microsoft from participating in public procurement in strategic EU sectors. The goal is to reduce dependence on the US and protect data from the American CLOUD Act. 🇪🇺🚫🇺🇸

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Rheinmetall combat vehicle at exhibition: symbol of Romanian-German defense partnership worth €5.7 billion

Rheinmetall and Romania: €5.7 billion for rearmament and new production

Politics 06/03/2026, 15:42

Rheinmetall and Romania signed a €5.7 billion contract: 298 Lynx vehicles, air defense systems, and boats. The deal is financed by the EU SAFE fund, and the German conglomerate will open production in Bucharest. 🇷🇴🇩🇪🛡️

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Mass protests in Kenya: demonstrators with flags against the construction of an Ebola center

Deadly Protests in Kenya: Court Halts Construction of US Ebola Center

Politics 06/03/2026, 15:40

🇰🇪 Two people died in Kenya during protests against the creation of a US quarantine center for Ebola. The court has suspended construction, but the US continues to deliver equipment. Washington insists on the project, accusing local authorities of ignoring risks. 🦠🚫

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Mette Frederiksen at press conference after forming new left-wing government in Denmark

Mette Frederiksen Returns to Power: New Left-Center Government Formed in Denmark

Politics 06/03/2026, 15:36

Mette Frederiksen is back in power in Denmark! 🇩🇰 After months of negotiations, a new left-center minority government has been formed. The leader of the Social Democrats has secured her third term, shifting the political course to the left. 🏛️🤝

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Bright red cherries — symbol of Armenian fruits banned by Russia ahead of Yerevan elections

Sanctions for the 'European Course': Russia Bans Armenian Fruits and Wine Ahead of Elections in Yerevan

Politics 06/03/2026, 15:33

Russia has banned the import of Armenian fruits and wine under the pretext of sanitary standards. Experts see this as political pressure against the backdrop of Yerevan's rapprochement with the West. Pashinyan promised to compensate businesses for losses and find new markets. 🍒🚫🇦🇲🇷🇺

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Thermal image of Hellfire missile strike on tanker violating Iran blockade

Hellfire missile and empty tanker: US disables vessel ignoring Iran blockade

Politics 06/03/2026, 15:23

The US launched a missile strike on the tanker M/T Lexie, which attempted to violate the maritime blockade of Iran 🚢💥. The vessel flying the flag of Botswana was disabled by a Hellfire missile after ignoring warnings. The incident occurred against the backdrop of unfinished ceasefire negotiations and the introduction of strict control over shipping in the Strait of Hormuz 🇺🇸🇮🇷.

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Silhouettes of missiles against a sunset in the Persian Gulf — symbol of escalating tension between the US and Iran

Missiles over the Persian Gulf: US and Iran Exchange Strikes Amid Stalled Negotiations

Politics 06/03/2026, 15:16

The US and Iran exchanged strikes in the Persian Gulf: the IRGC attacked Kuwait and Bahrain in response to the US destruction of an oil tanker. 🚀🛑 Amidst escalation, Trump insists on continuing negotiations, but the risk of a new war is growing.

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Metropolitan Onufriy in liturgical vestments during a church service, with candles and believers in the background.

57% of Ukrainians Support Ban on UOC MP: New Poll Data and Metropolitan Onufriy's Status

Politics 06/03/2026, 15:10

More than half of Ukrainians (57%) support a ban on the UOC MP due to ties with the ROC. Sanctions against Metropolitan Onufriy are approved by almost 70% of citizens. The SBU confirmed the head of the church has had a Russian passport since 2002 and deprived him of Ukrainian citizenship. 🇺🇦⛪🚫

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