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UN Security Council meeting discussing human rights issues and war crimes

UN Blacklist: Russia and Israel Hit for Sexual Violence in Conflict Zones

Politics 05/30/2026, 03:00

The UN has added Russia and Israel to the "blacklist" of countries committing sexual violence in conflict zones. 🚨 The report records 310 cases of crimes by Russian military in Ukraine and mass torture in the Gaza Strip. Israel severed ties with the UN Secretary-General in protest. 🌍⚖️

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Japanese flag waving against the backdrop of a government building, symbolizing support for Ukraine

Japan Joins PURL Mechanism for the First Time: Tokyo Allocates $14.7 Million for Ukraine's Defense

Politics 05/30/2026, 01:40

Japan has allocated $14.7 million to NATO's PURL mechanism for Ukraine for the first time. The funds will be used to purchase non-lethal equipment, serving as an important signal of Tokyo's strategic solidarity with Kyiv and the West. 🇯🇵🇺🇦🤝

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Vladimir Putin against a blue background, discussing economic threats to Armenia

Economic Ultimatum: Putin Warns Armenia of 14% GDP Loss

Politics 05/30/2026, 01:09

Putin has threatened Armenia with a 14% GDP loss due to its pro-European course. 🇷🇺🇦🇲 Russia has already imposed restrictions on the import of Armenian vegetables and berries. 🍅🥒 Amidst pressure from allies and elections in Yerevan, the Kremlin demands a decision on the development vector. 🗳️

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Georgiy Tikhy, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, makes a statement against the backdrop of the Ukrainian flag

UPA Scandal: Georgiy Tikhy Explains to Poland Who Actually Benefits from Our Disputes

Politics 05/29/2026, 23:05

Kyiv responds to Warsaw over the UPA scandal: MFA spokesperson Georgiy Tikhy reminds that only Moscow benefits from neighborly disputes. 🇺🇦🤝🇵🇱 The diplomat urges not to politicize history during wartime and notes that the Polish Sejm rejected the president’s proposal to criminalize OUN symbolism.

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Andriy Kovalenko in a black jacket against a dark background, harshly assessing Putin's statements about the war

The Price of 'Offensives': Kovalenko Exposes Putin's Fantasies About the End of the War

Politics 05/29/2026, 22:31

Andriy Kovalenko harshly responded to Putin's claims about the imminent end of the war: behind the words of 'offensive' lies a conveyor belt of death and tens of thousands of corpses per month. 📉 The Russian economy has collapsed, and the rate of territory capture has halved, but the Kremlin continues to live in illusions. 🇷🇺💀

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Russian strategic bomber Tu-95MS in flight against a blue sky, symbolizing the threat of air attacks

FSB Center in Kuban: How Russia Built Strike Routes and Why Completely 'Blinding' the Enemy is Impossible

Politics 05/29/2026, 22:19

How does Russia prepare strikes against Ukraine and why destroying one FSB center won't stop the enemy completely? 🇷🇺🚫 We analyze the role of intelligence data and allied satellites in planning attacks. 🛰️🇺🇦

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Destroyed facade of a building with a McDonald's sign against the backdrop of war destruction in Kyiv

The Cost of War in Lukiyanivka: Why Traders Are Unlikely to Receive State Compensation

Politics 05/29/2026, 22:10

After the strike on Lukiyanivka, more than 190 people applied for compensation, but authorities warned that traders are unlikely to receive help. 🏚️ State support programs are focused on production, not trade. Entrepreneurs face a difficult struggle for survival. 💸

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Yellow barrels with a radiation hazard symbol on a yellow background, illustrating the topic of nuclear uranium

Atomic diplomatic move: Kazakhstan ready to accept Iranian uranium

Politics 05/29/2026, 22:07

Kazakhstan ready to become a guarantor of nuclear security: the country has offered to accept Iran's uranium. This could be the key to unlocking negotiations between the US and Tehran. 🇰🇿🇮🇷☢️

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Romanian air defense system on a training ground

Drone in Galați: How the Incident with a Russian UAV Prompted Romania to Demand Accelerated Air Defense Deliveries from NATO

Politics 05/29/2026, 21:25

Romania is demanding that NATO accelerate air defense deliveries after a Russian drone crashed into a residential building in Galați. Bucharest is closing the Russian consulate in Constanța and expelling the consul. 🇷🇴🚀

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Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Tănasă at a press conference discussing the incident with the Russian drone

Drone in Galați: Romania Closes Russian Consulate and Demands Accelerated Air Defense Deliveries from NATO

Politics 05/29/2026, 20:53

Romania is closing the Russian consulate in Constanța and demanding accelerated air defense deliveries from NATO after a Russian drone crashed into a residential building in Galați. 🇷🇴🇷🇺 F-16 fighters did not shoot down the UAV due to the risk to the civilian population. 🚁🔥

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Vladislav Vlasjuk at a desk with documents and a pencil, demonstrating missile and drone fragments at a briefing

Inside Russian Rockets: What the Debris Reveals and Why Sanctions Fail to Stop the Strikes

Politics 05/29/2026, 20:40

🔍 Vlasjuk showed journalists the insides of Russian missiles: from Kh-101 to Oreshnik. Sanctions are working, but Russia is restructuring supply chains — now with more Chinese components. ⚠️ Strikes are increasing, and components from 2025–2026 are already on the way. #Ukraine #Sanctions #Missiles

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Vladimir Putin with a microphone during a speech, illustrating the theme of criticism of his economic policy

Economic Boomerang: How Putin's Actions Backfire on Russia Itself

Politics 05/29/2026, 20:27

Der Spiegel: Putin, not being an economist, makes decisions that hit Russia itself 🇷🇺💸. Experts talk about "shooting oneself in the foot" and an economic boomerang. What's next? 🤔

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Silhouettes of missiles against a sunset with the moon, symbolizing the Russian attack on Ukraine

Missiles Over Ukraine: How Events Are Developing in Kyiv and Western Regions

Politics 05/29/2026, 19:55

🚨 Missiles Over Ukraine: Explosions in Kyiv and Cruise Missiles Heading West. Authorities Urge Residents to Seek Shelter Immediately. Stay Vigilant! 🌑💥

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Romanian President Nicolae Iohannis at a press conference after the incident with the Russian drone in Galați

Runaway Drone: How Ukrainian Air Defense Accidentally Sent a 'Geran' to Visit the Romanians

Politics 05/29/2026, 19:29

The Romanian president explained: the drone that fell in Galați was shot down by Ukrainian air defense and accidentally crashed into a residential building. NATO cannot yet ensure protection due to risks for citizens and neighbors. 🇷🇴🇺🇦🚁

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Vladimir Putin and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev shaking hands against the backdrop of Russian and Kazakh flags during an official visit in Astana

Putin and Tokayev in Astana: Atomic Breakthrough, Drones, and a New Architecture of Friendship

Politics 05/29/2026, 19:02

Putin's visit to Kazakhstan in 2026 was a turning point: Astana and Moscow launched the construction of the Balkhash NPP and the world's first unmanned cargo route 3,000 km long. 💰💻

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Donald Trump giving a speech, issuing an ultimatum to Iran against the backdrop of the American flag

Trump's Four Conditions for Iran: From Nuclear Dust to Opening the Strait of Hormuz

Politics 05/29/2026, 18:36

Trump has issued a four-point ultimatum to Iran to lift the naval blockade: renunciation of nuclear weapons, clearing of mines, and the liquidation of buried uranium. 🚢⚡️ Global markets have already reacted with an 8% drop in oil prices.

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Keele Kellogg at the Black Sea Security Forum, where he announced a visit to Kyiv

Keele Kellogg Announces Timing of Visit to Kyiv: 'I Hope We Meet'

Politics 05/29/2026, 18:30

Keele Kellogg announced a visit to Kyiv at the end of summer. The former U.S. Special Envoy expressed gratitude to Ukrainians and called on Russia to negotiate. 🇺🇸🇺🇦

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