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Zaporizhzhia NPP seen from water: IAEA inspectors confirm strike, radiation normal, staff hiding under fire

IAEA inspectors at ZNPP: confirmation of the strike, radiation levels normal, and orders to take cover under fire

Politics 05/31/2026, 19:19

IAEA inspectors at ZNPP recorded traces of a drone strike and burnt optical fiber. Experts worked under the sound of gunfire but confirmed normal radiation levels. Ukraine refuted Russian fake news about the strike on the plant, pointing out the lack of drones with such a range of action in the Ukrainian Armed Forces. ☢️🚁

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People with umbrellas walk along a wet park alley on a rainy day, illustrating the weather forecast for the first week of June in Ukraine

Rainy start of summer: weather forecast for the first week of June in Ukraine

Politics 05/31/2026, 18:50

Summer in Ukraine will start with warmth, but the first week of June will be rainy 🌧️. Rain with thunderstorms is expected in the western and eastern regions, and Friday will be the warmest day. Meteorologists have already published the forecast for the entire month 🌤️

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President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a meeting discussing strikes on Russian refineries and sanctions

Long-range sanctions: Zelenskyy confirms strikes on Saratov refinery and other deep inside Russia

Politics 05/31/2026, 18:28

Zelenskyy confirms strikes on Saratov refinery and other deep inside Russia. Ukrainian drones hit targets in 8 regions at a distance of up to 1200 km from the border. 🔥🇺🇦 #Ukraine #MilitaryStrikes

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Alexander Lukashenko and Vladimir Putin shaking hands against the backdrop of the Russian flag — symbol of Belarus-Russia strategic alliance in the context of military and technological threats

Belarus: The Hidden Engine of Russia's War — From Microchips to Nuclear Threats

Politics 05/31/2026, 17:18

🇧🇾 Belarus: The Hidden Engine of Russia’s War — From Microchips to Nuclear Threats. Over 500 enterprises serve the military-industrial complex, while its territory acts as a staging ground for aggression. 🚨🇷🇺

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Soldier in camouflage stands in front of the Zaporizhzhia NPP building, symbolizing Russian presence and the threat of nuclear blackmail

Fake about 'destroyed buses' at Zaporizhzhia NPP: how Russia is laying the groundwork for nuclear blackmail

Politics 05/31/2026, 16:48

Russia has once again spread a fake about a strike on the Zaporizhzhia NPP: allegedly buses were destroyed. CCD experts call this laying the groundwork for justifying nuclear terror and provocations. Ukraine is not attacking the occupied plant, but the threat of real strikes from Russia remains.

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Alexander Lukashenko in a suit against the Belarusian flag, discussing the threat of 500 targets and a serious response

Lukashenko responds to threat of 500 targets: 'We have one very serious one'

Politics 05/31/2026, 16:36

Alexander Lukashenko responded to the AFU's threat of 500 targets in Belarus. The Belarusian leader declared readiness to strike "one very serious target" and called Ukrainian troops "cannon fodder" 🚀🇧🇾

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Judge of Ukraine’s High Anti-Corruption Court wearing the 'Judge' medal reviews documents related to a $1 million drone corruption scheme at the State Border Guard Service

Million dollars for drones: VAS sets bail for suspects in GPSU corruption scheme

Politics 05/31/2026, 16:00

HACC has set bail for an SBGS official and a businessman for attempting to extort $1 million for a drone tender. The official faces a bail of 4 million UAH, the entrepreneur over 44 million. NABU exposed the collusion scheme, which failed due to a competitor with a better price. 🚨🇺🇦

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Donald Trump at a desk in an office with US flags in the background, contemplating the review of the deal with Iran

Trump Revises Terms of Deal with Iran: Nuclear Program and Strait of Hormuz Under Fire

Politics 05/31/2026, 19:40

🇺🇸 Donald Trump has revised the terms of the deal with Iran, focusing on the nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz. 🇮🇷 Iran must respond to the new demands, while the US is willing to wait but does not rule out military measures. ⚖️

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Lukoil gas station in Crimea: a driver refueling a car against the backdrop of a price board showing fuel prices, illustrating the fuel collapse and logistical issues in the region

Fuel Collapse in Crimea: New Gasoline Restrictions and Blows to Russia's Logistics

Politics 05/31/2026, 00:18

Strict gasoline restrictions are being introduced in Crimea: AI-95 only by coupon, and a 20-liter limit on AI-92. The deficit is caused by Ukrainian strikes on logistics and oil refineries. 🚗⛽🔥

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Ukrainian military operator controls a combat drone during a night operation targeting strategic objects in Taganrog and Crimea

Night Operation: Ukrainian Armed Forces Strike Strategic Targets in Taganrog and Crimea

Politics 05/31/2026, 00:01

On the night of May 30, the Ukrainian Armed Forces carried out a large-scale operation: Tu-142 aircraft, an Iskander-M launcher, and oil terminals in Taganrog and Crimea were destroyed. 🚁🛢️ Special forces also struck a tanker of the "shadow fleet." #War #News #Ukraine

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Pete Hegseth, US Secretary of Defense, delivers a speech against the backdrop of the American flag, discussing the Pentagon’s new drone development strategy following lessons from the war in Ukraine

Lesson from Ukraine: Pentagon Shifts Drone Development Strategy Under Pete Hegseth

Politics 05/30/2026, 23:46

US Defense Minister Pete Hegseth acknowledged that the Pentagon is adopting Ukraine's experience in drone warfare. Washington identified the ability to rapidly scale production, rather than chasing expensive systems, as the main lesson. $56 billion has been allocated for technology development in 2027. 🇺🇸🇺🇦🤖

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Mihai Popșoi in a business suit in front of Moldova and EU flags — Defense Minister discusses country’s readiness for NATO

Mihai Popșoi: Moldova is not ready for NATO, but security without the Alliance is impossible

Politics 05/30/2026, 22:28

Moldovan Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi acknowledged that joining NATO is currently impossible due to public opinion: 54.5% are against it. However, the minister personally considers the Alliance the only security guarantee and called for lifting the taboo on this topic. 🇲🇩🚫🛡️

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Donald Trump in front of NATO flag: US abandoning Europe without transition period?

Are the US Abandoning Europe to Its Fate? Rapid Troop Withdrawal and Refusal of a Transition Period in NATO

Politics 05/30/2026, 21:39

The US is preparing to sharply reduce its military presence in Europe, refusing a transition period for allies. Washington is shifting its focus to China, demanding that Europe take full responsibility for containing Russia. This decision threatens NATO's rapid reaction system and is causing panic in the Baltic states 🇺🇸🇪🇺🚀

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in his office against the backdrop of the flag, warning about the threat of an attack

No Illusions: Zelenskyy Warns of Real Threat of Mass Attack in These Hours

Politics 05/30/2026, 20:20

⚠️ Zelenskyy warns: the threat of a mass Russian strike remains real in these hours. The President urged not to ignore alarm signals and noted that diplomacy will not stop Moscow. 🛡️ Air defense has shot down more than 90% of drones, but work on protection from missiles continues.

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Donald Trump and JD Vance during an official lunch at the White House

Trump Doubts Vance: Why the Vice President May Not Become the MAGA Successor

Politics 05/30/2026, 20:10

Trump seriously doubts whether Vance can lead the US after him. NYT learned that the President is comparing his running mate with Marco Rubio and criticizing his behavior on social media. 🇺🇸🗳️

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Ukrainian soldiers in camouflage preparing a reconnaissance drone for launch in the field

Medallion of Revenge: How the UAS Destroyed the Training Ground of the Brigade Responsible for Bucha

Politics 05/30/2026, 17:56

The UAS struck the Russian Federation's 64th Motor Rifle Brigade, responsible for atrocities in Bucha. More than 20 hits were recorded in the enemy rear, training grounds and logistics hubs were destroyed. The enemy is losing equipment and personnel within a 100 km radius of the front 🇺🇦🚁

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