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Hungary's new Prime Minister Peter Madjar speaks at a podium with Hungarian and EU flags in the background, offering Hungary as a venue for negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.

Hungary offers itself as a venue for negotiations between Ukraine and Russia: the position of the new Prime Minister Madjar

Politics 06/03/2026, 14:31

Hungary's new Prime Minister Peter Madjar offered Budapest as a venue for negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. 🇭🇺🤝🇺🇦🇷🇺 Madjar stated that weapons do not guarantee security and emphasized the country's readiness to provide diplomatic and humanitarian assistance, but not to send troops.

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Old licenses — problems at the border: Ukraine's Ministry of Internal Affairs urges document updates

Politics 06/03/2026, 14:27

Owners of old paper licenses in Ukraine are strongly advised to update their documents. The MIA warns: without a validity period field, problems may arise at the border. Licenses can be exchanged in one day via service centers or the «Diia» app 🚗🇺🇦🛂

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Believers pray before an icon of Jesus Christ in a church, symbolizing the role of religion in Ukrainians' lives according to trust survey results

Religion in Ukraine: Who Inspires Trust and Who Faces Rejection. Results of a Large-Scale Survey

Politics 06/03/2026, 14:18

🇺🇦 Survey reveals: Metropolitan Epiphany is the most trusted religious leader in Ukraine. Patriarch Kirill — almost no one trusts him (73% against). Religion becomes a battlefield, but Ukrainians choose their own. 🕊️ #Ukraine #Religion #Survey

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Ships in Kronstadt Bay: aftermath of Ukrainian defense forces' strike on infrastructure and military vessels on the day of the forum

Strike on the Day of the Forum: Ukrainian Defense Forces Hit Ships and Infrastructure in Kronstadt

Politics 06/03/2026, 14:10

On the day of the SPIEF opening, Ukrainian Defense Forces struck Kronstadt: tanks and ships are burning. 🚢🔥 The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of infrastructure and the corvette "Boykiy" in a dry dock. The scale of the damage is being clarified. 🇺🇦🇷🇺

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Ukrainian soldier carrying combat UAV in field, symbolizing strikes on Russian logistics and defense industry

Strikes on Logistics and Defense Industry: SBU and General Staff Confirm Large-Scale Attacks on Targets in Russia

Politics 06/03/2026, 14:06

SBU and AFU General Staff confirm large-scale strikes on Russia: oil terminal burning in St. Petersburg, defense industry plant attacked in Michurinsk, and targets hit in Crimea. Attacks coincided with the opening of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum and a strike on Moscow. 🔥🇺🇦

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Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki makes a statement in front of the Polish and European Union flags, discussing the cancellation of the Ukrainian decree on UPA

Poland demands Kyiv repeal the decree on the UPA: 'The Russian narrative must not divide us'

Politics 06/03/2026, 13:45

Polish officials are demanding that Kyiv repeal the decree on the UPA, calling it a mistake by Zelenskyy. Ministers Sikorski and Kosiniak-Kamysz are calling for dialogue, fearing that historical disputes could play into the hands of the Russian narrative. 🇵🇱🇺🇦

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Andrii Sybiha, Ukrainian Foreign Minister, addresses the UPA controversy and responds to Poland’s claims

UPA Scandal: Andriy Sybiga Responds to Poland's Claims and Urges Against Inciting Hatred

Politics 06/03/2026, 13:37

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga commented on the scandal regarding the conferral of the title "named after the Heroes of the UPA" on a Ukrainian special unit. He stated that the military chose the name themselves in honor of fighters against the empire and urged Poland not to incite hatred but to focus on fighting the common enemy — Russia. 🇺🇦🇵🇱🤝

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Military trucks with 'Z' markings near Zaporizhzhia NPP building against reactor backdrop

17th Power Outage: Drone Strike on Substation Once Again Threatens Zaporizhzhia NPP

Politics 06/03/2026, 13:30

ZNPP lost power for the 17th time due to a drone strike on a substation. Emergency generators saved the situation, but the threat to nuclear safety remains. The IAEA calls for military restraint. ⚠️⚡ #ZNPP #IAEA #NuclearSafety

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Rally with flags and torches honoring Ukrainian heroes, including Stepan Bandera, in the context of forming a list for the National Pantheon of Ukraine

40 Names in the Project: How the List of Heroes for the National Pantheon of Ukraine is Being Formed

Politics 06/03/2026, 13:17

A preliminary list of 40 names for the National Pantheon of Ukraine has been formed. Among the candidates are Konovalets, Emelyanovych-Pavlenko, and Kuk. Experts are discussing the balance between repatriating remains and creating cenotaphs for those who cannot be physically returned. 🇺🇦🕯️

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Vladimir Putin against a blue screen, discussing Kremlin tactics in the context of the massive strike on Ukraine on June 2

Massive Strike on Ukraine on June 2: Kremlin Tactics, Casualties, and Infrastructure Consequences

Politics 06/03/2026, 13:06

🚨 Massive strike on Ukraine on June 2: 70 missiles and 700 drones, dozens of casualties, and infrastructure destruction. The Kremlin attempts to justify the attack, but the facts tell a different story. #Ukraine #Russia #AirDefense

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Golden trident on a banner staff as a symbol of Ukrainian statehood in the context of forming the National Pantheon

With Bandera, but without Yanukovych: how the National Pantheon is being formed and who will be on the first list

Politics 06/03/2026, 12:59

Ukraine has begun the reburial of liberation movement heroes at the NMCC. 🇺🇦 UGA commanders and other figures will be temporarily placed at the cemetery while the National Pantheon is being built. Melnyk and his wife were the first to return from Luxembourg. 🕯️

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Viktor Yanukovych at his desk in an office, illustrating the topic of Ukraine's national pantheon formation without his inclusion

With Bandera, but without Yanukovych: How Ukraine is shaping its National Pantheon

Politics 06/03/2026, 12:56

The Verkhovna Rada is preparing a bill on the National Pantheon based on the Portuguese model. The list of heroes is already there, but the rules exclude Yanukovych and require waiting 20 years after death. 🇺🇦🕯️

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Latvian official discusses trade blockade with Russia and exceptions for pharmaceuticals

Trade blockade with Russia: Latvia prepares to sever all ties but leaves a loophole for pharmaceuticals

Politics 06/03/2026, 12:46

🚫 Latvia is preparing to completely sever trade ties with Russia. Prime Minister Kučs has tasked the Foreign Ministry with finding a solution, but has left a loophole for the pharmaceutical industry. 🇪🇺 Coordination with the EU is inevitable.

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Russian soldiers marching with military trucks in the background, illustrating the theme of war instead of a diploma

War instead of a diploma: how the Kremlin is changing the education system to replenish the ranks of the army

Politics 06/03/2026, 12:39

🇷🇺 Russia is cutting university places in "unnecessary" specialties, but giving benefits to families of fallen soldiers. Experts: education has become a recruitment tool. 🎓⚔️ #Russia #Education #War

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken amid discussions of new sanctions against Iran, including crypto exchanges and citizens

New blow to Iran's economy: US expands sanctions to crypto exchanges and citizens

Politics 06/03/2026, 12:24

The US has expanded sanctions against Iran, adding four crypto exchanges and citizens to the list. Previously, oil tankers and companies in Hong Kong were targeted. Tehran is seeking a temporary deal to relieve economic pressure 📉🛑

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Hungarian Foreign Minister at press conference with Hungarian flag in background, amid mass resignations at MFA

Mass Resignations at the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: New Government Begins 'Purge' of Diplomatic Corps

Politics 06/03/2026, 12:17

The new Hungarian government has launched a major reform at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: 45 officials who worked with former minister Szijjártó have been offered dismissal. 🇭🇺👔 The official Budapest calls this "humane treatment" and a step towards restoring allies' trust. 🤝📉

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in office with Ukrainian flag in background, preparing for G7 summit with focus on air defense and military diplomacy

Zelenskyy at the G7 Summit: Betting on Air Defense and Military Diplomacy

Politics 06/03/2026, 12:14

🇺🇦 Zelenskyy confirms attendance at the G7 summit in France! Will discuss air defense, military diplomacy, and support from Western partners. 🌍⚡️ #Ukraine #G7 #AirDefense

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US soldier with Polish flag patch on vest against American flag backdrop — symbol of US presence in Strait of Hormuz before June 3 incident

Exchange of Strikes on the Night of June 3: How Iran and the US Violated the Ceasefire in the Strait of Hormuz

Politics 06/03/2026, 03:58

🚨 On the night of June 3, Iran and the US exchanged strikes despite the ceasefire. Missiles flew towards Kuwait and Bahrain, and both sides accused each other of aggression. 🌍⚔️

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