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Donald Trump in contemplation, discussing the terms of the agreement with Iran

Trump on Hold: 60-Day Peace with Iran Hangs in the Balance

Politics 05/28/2026, 18:15

The U.S. and Iran have agreed on a 60-day ceasefire and lifting of sanctions, but Trump has not yet signed the document 🇺🇸🤝🇮🇷. The deal hangs in the balance as the President considers the terms at Camp David. Will this be a breakthrough or a dead end? 🤔

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Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Sviridenko at a meeting with EU and Ukrainian flags, discussing financial aid

Europe Opens the Taps: Ukraine Receives Nearly €3 Billion for Reform Successes

Politics 05/28/2026, 18:00

The EU Council allocated a new tranche of €2.8 billion to Ukraine for reform successes. 💶 Yulia Sviridenko confirmed that the country has completed 86 steps of the plan. Additionally, the EU is preparing a €6 billion package for purchasing drones in response to Russian attacks. 🚀🇺🇦

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Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Bart Eide speaking at a podium against a blue banner with the coat of arms of Norway

Lawyer or Judge? Norway Puts the Finishing Touches on the Question of European Mediation with Russia

Politics 05/28/2026, 17:37

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Bart Eide stated that Europe should not attempt to become a mediator between Ukraine and Russia. 🇪🇺🤝🇷🇺 According to him, the West should be the voice of the continent and an advocate for Kyiv, not a judge who cannot defend the interests of one of the parties. 🇳🇴🇺🇦

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Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighter in flight over the sea coast, demonstrating its maneuverability and combat readiness

Ukraine's Long Reach: How Swedish Gripens with Meteor Missiles Will Change the Rules of the Sky Over the Front

Politics 05/28/2026, 17:07

🇺🇦 Ukraine has received a "long reach" in the sky: Swedish Gripens with Meteor missiles are already on the way. Range of 200 km, ramjet engine, and the ability to shoot down any targets — this changes the rules of the game. 🚀✈️ #Gripen #Meteor #Ukraine

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Ukrainian soldier in a trench under Kharkiv, surrounded by defensive structures and camouflage netting

Wall of Earth and Concrete: How 'Charter' Builds an Impenetrable Shield under Kharkiv

Politics 05/28/2026, 16:37

🛡️ The 'Charter' Corps is building a powerful defense under Kharkiv: trenches, ditches, dugouts. 🇺🇦 The enemy is losing initiative, while Ukrainian troops are reclaiming lands. #Charter #Kharkiv #Defense

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Silhouettes of large tankers in a foggy sea, illustrating the attack on Russia's shadow fleet

Strike on the Shadow Fleet: Three Russian Tankers Destroyed in the Black Sea

Politics 05/28/2026, 16:32

Drones attacked three Russian "shadow fleet" tankers off the coast of Turkey in the Black Sea. The vessels, used to bypass sanctions, sustained damage, but the crews were rescued. The strike inflicts serious economic damage on Russian oil exports 🚢💥🚫

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A group of schoolchildren and young people standing in line at a school building, illustrating the theme of graduate recruitment on occupied territories

Masked as a Celebration: How Russia Uses 'Last Bells' to Recruit Drone Operators

Politics 05/28/2026, 16:22

'Last Bells' on occupied territories have turned into a trap for recruiting drone operators. Russian authorities isolated children from their parents to offer them a 'career' in the Russian army, continuing the systematic destruction of Ukrainian identity. 🚫🎓🇷🇺

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A group of veterans with leg prostheses walking down the street, symbolizing support and integration into society

New support for veterans: up to 95,000 hryvnias for assistive technology for blind defenders

Politics 05/28/2026, 16:14

🇺🇦 Veterans who lost their sight will receive up to 95,000 hryvnias to purchase adapted household appliances. The initiative is being implemented with the support of the Red Cross. 🏠🔌

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JAS 39 Gripen fighter jet in flight against the sky

Swedish Gripen Jets in Service with the Ukrainian Armed Forces: What is Known About Deliveries and Combat Arsenal

Politics 05/28/2026, 16:03

Ukraine will receive 16 JAS 39 Gripen fighters from Sweden this winter. We examine the armament these aircraft carry and how they will change the balance of power in the sky. 🇺🇦✈️🇸🇪

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A Navy serviceman works on a laptop inside a military vehicle with camouflage netting on the windows, demonstrating the possibility of studying without leaving service

Navy personnel receive higher education without leaving service: how the 'Vstup 2026' program works

Politics 05/28/2026, 15:58

🎓 Navy military personnel can now study without leaving service! The 'Vstup 2026' project allows for distance education—from school to master's degree. Even family members of soldiers can get a place. 🇺🇦💻

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Vladimir Putin in Astana against the backdrop of the Russian flag, in the context of a visit with enhanced escort

Putin in Astana: Why the President's Convoy Looked Like a Column in the SVO Zone

Politics 05/28/2026, 15:55

Putin's convoy in Astana resembled a military column: an armored vehicle with a machine gunner, a helicopter, and blocked streets. The visit of the Russian leader to Kazakhstan turned into a demonstration of force against the backdrop of negotiations with Tokayev. 🇰🇿🚨

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Vladimir Zelenskyy during a press conference discussing the supply of Patriot missiles from the US

Patriots Are Worth Their Weight in Gold: Zelenskyy Explains Why Ukraine Is Waiting for a Response from the US

Politics 05/28/2026, 15:49

Zelenskyy confirmed that the US has not yet given an official response to the urgent request for Patriot supplies. The President explained that without American missiles and a license for their production, Ukraine will not be able to protect civilians from ballistic strikes. 🇺🇸🇺🇦🚀

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Xu Yao in the courtroom surrounded by guards before the verdict for the murder of Lin Qi

The Price of Ambition: How a Conflict Over 'The Three-Body Problem' Led to the Execution of a Top Executive in China

Politics 05/28/2026, 15:24

In China, Xu Yao, a former top executive at Yoozoo Games, was executed for poisoning his boss, Lin Qi. The conflict arose over the rights to the Netflix series 'The Three-Body Problem.' The magnate's death shocked the industry, and the killer was executed four years after the crime. ⚖️🎮

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Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov presents details of the army reform to MPs

Soldiers at the Frontline to Receive up to 400,000 Hryvnias: Details of the Ministry of Defense Reform Revealed

Politics 05/28/2026, 15:09

The Ministry of Defense has revealed details of the reform: soldiers at the frontline may receive up to 400,000 hryvnias per month 💰. Basic allowance will increase to 30,000, and clear 2-year contracts with subsequent rest will be introduced for soldiers 🇺🇦. 📉

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Viktor Treugubov in Armed Forces of Ukraine uniform against a camouflage background

Treugubov on Russia's 'Spring Offensive': Enemy's Offensive Impetus Has Waned, Initiative Returns to the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Politics 05/28/2026, 14:55

Viktor Treugubov stated that the offensive impetus of the Russian army has waned: attacks continue, but without real territorial gains. On key directions, including Liman and Kupiansk, the enemy is forced to retreat, and the initiative returns to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 🇺🇦🛡️

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Anna Dorosh at the Ministry of Health of Ukraine during the appointment scandal

Anna Dorosh at the Ministry of Health: Why the Appointment of a 25-Year-Old Woman Sparked Public Outcry

Politics 05/28/2026, 14:54

The appointment of Anna Dorosh to a position at the Ministry of Health has caused an emotional storm on social media. Not only her age is being discussed, but also the scandalous biography of her father. We explore what lies behind this resonance. 🏥🇺🇦

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Prison for intimate photos: why the Verkhovna Rada ignored reality and refused to decriminalize pornography

Politics 05/28/2026, 14:52

The Verkhovna Rada voted against the decriminalization of pornography, leaving prison terms in place for intimate photos. Deputies called this hypocrisy, as the state demands taxes from OnlyFans but prosecutes content creators. 📉🚔

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