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A soldier in camouflage stands by a high barrier with barbed wire, symbolizing the strengthening of Latvia's border

Latvia Builds an Impenetrable Shield: How 'Dragon's Teeth' Are Reshaping the Baltic Map

Politics 05/28/2026, 12:50

Latvia is accelerating the construction of a defensive line on the border with Russia: tons of 'dragon's teeth' and ditches are being installed. 🛑 The strategy is based on lessons from the war in Ukraine — not a single meter of land can be given up. Europe is preparing for the worst-case scenario. 🇱🇻🛡️

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Session of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine: deputies voting on the bill to decriminalize pornography

Parliamentary Failure: Why the Verkhovna Rada Rejected the Decriminalization of Pornography

Politics 05/28/2026, 12:31

The Verkhovna Rada failed to pass the bill on decriminalizing pornography — only 207 deputies voted in favor. The scandal involving 'porno offices' and police corruption proved decisive. 🚫📉 #Ukraine #Parliament #Pornography

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Session of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, deputies voting on budget reform and defense funding

Security Budget: Parliament Votes for Trillion-Hryvnia Defense Funding

Politics 05/28/2026, 12:26

The Verkhovna Rada has taken a decisive step to strengthen defense: a draft law allocating 1.64 trillion hryvnias for security has been adopted. 💰🇺🇦 Funding will go towards weapon procurement, support for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and the protection of energy systems, as well as the development of domestic missile and drone production. 🚀

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Kaja Kallas at a press conference in front of flags, discussing the situation regarding diplomatic presence in Kyiv

Kallas Controversy: EU Removes Mention of US Embassy 'Fleeing' Kyiv from Statement

Politics 05/28/2026, 12:10

The EU removed information from Kaja Kallas's statement claiming that the US embassy had left Kyiv. 🇪🇺🇺🇸 The Ukrainian MFA and the Americans themselves denied rumors of diplomats "fleeing," calling them lies. We analyze why Brussels had to correct a diplomatic error amidst threats from Russia. 🇷🇺

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Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Sviridenko at a briefing in parliament with the Ukrainian flag

10.8 Billion Hryvnias for the Front: How Ukraine Is Reshaping Its Economy for War Needs and Launching Exports

Politics 05/28/2026, 11:40

The Cabinet of Ministers allocated an additional 10.8 billion hryvnias for defense: funds were taken from PIT and taxes on casinos. Ukraine is actively scaling the production of drones and missiles, launching exports under the new Drone Deals format. 🇺🇦🛡️

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Russian soldiers with backpacks and a Russian flag in front of a building, preparing for deployment to the front

Reinforcement Illusion: Why New Mobilization in Russia Won't Save the Army, But Will Only Accelerate Its Collapse

Politics 05/28/2026, 11:31

New mobilization in Russia will not save the army, but will only exacerbate problems with training and logistics. ISW warns: personnel shortage and Ukrainian drones make mass conscription meaningless. 🇷🇺🚫📉

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Deputies of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine at a session discussing the ratification of the agreement with the EU for 90 billion euros

€90 Billion for Ukraine: How the Verkhovna Rada Ratified the Deal with the EU and What It Means for the Economy

Politics 05/28/2026, 11:18

The Verkhovna Rada ratified an agreement with the EU for €90 billion until 2027 🇺🇦🇪🇺. The funds will go towards economic support and reconstruction, but with strict conditions: reforms in the tax and customs sectors are mandatory to receive tranches. What will change for citizens and businesses? 📉💰

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Head of EU diplomacy Kaja Kallas at a briefing where she voiced tough demands to Russia

Maximalism vs. Maximalism: Kallas Reveals EU Plan for Demilitarization of Russia

Politics 05/28/2026, 11:06

Kaja Kallas has revealed Brussels' cards: the EU is preparing an ultimatum for Russia demanding demilitarization and army reduction. 🛑🇪🇺 The diplomat called this a response to the Kremlin's maximalism. Peace negotiations without these conditions are impossible.

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US diplomats and Ukrainian representatives discuss the situation in Kyiv against the backdrop of rumors about the closure of the embassy

Kaja Kallas was wrong: The US Embassy did not leave Kyiv, and rumors of fleeing are fake

Politics 05/28/2026, 10:50

Kaja Kallas was wrong: the US Embassy did not leave Kyiv! 🇺🇸🇺🇦 Official refutation and the truth about the "flight" of diplomats. #Ukraine #USA #Diplomacy

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Kaja Kallas at a press conference with media microphones in front of the EU flag

Diplomatic Scandal: Kaja Kallas Incorrectly Claims US Embassy Left Kyiv

Politics 05/28/2026, 09:55

Kaja Kallas incorrectly claimed that the US embassy left Kyiv due to Russian threats. Kyiv and Washington promptly refuted these rumors, and the EU rushed to correct the text of the statement. 🇺🇸🇪🇺🇺🇦

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Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu in conversation at an event, illustrating active US foreign policy in the Middle East and the South Caucasus

Trump Enters the Game: Public Support for Pashinyan and a New Plan for the South Caucasus

Politics 05/28/2026, 09:45

Donald Trump publicly supported Nikol Pashinyan ahead of the elections in Armenia, announcing a new logistics project called TRIPP. 🇺🇸🇦🇲 This statement serves as a response to Moscow's pressure and a signal of a shift in geopolitical priorities in the South Caucasus. 🌍

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No Negotiator with Putin: EU Chooses Pressure Strategy Over Diplomacy

Politics 05/28/2026, 09:30

The EU refused to appoint a negotiator with Putin: Brussels believes there is no strategy yet, and the Kremlin is not inclined towards peace. Instead of diplomacy — new sanctions and a tough stance. 🇪🇺🚫🤝

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Two Russian MiG-31 fighters in flight against a blue sky, symbolizing the threat of using the Kinzhal hypersonic missile

Kinzhal and a swarm of drones: how events unfolded after Russia's night attack

Politics 05/28/2026, 09:12

Russia launched a massive strike on Ukraine: "Kinzhal" and 147 drones. Air defense shot down most targets, but there are casualties. Tragedy in Kherson and new details of attacks. 🇺🇦🚀

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British flags against the backdrop of an intelligence agency building, illustrating the theme of the threat from Russia to UK infrastructure

British Intelligence in the Red Zone: Russia Attacks the Kingdom's 'Nerves'

Politics 05/28/2026, 09:08

The head of British intelligence GCHQ, Anne Kist-Butler, has warned of a large-scale threat from Russia. 🇬🇧🚩 According to the director, Moscow is attacking British critical infrastructure and democracy. London is detecting espionage conspiracies and cyberattacks, calling it a hybrid war. 🕵️‍♂️⚡

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky against the backdrop of the national flag during a discussion on financial aid

90 Billion Euros: How Zelensky Attempts to Secure a 'Forbidden' EU Loan Amidst Tax Reform Hurdles

Politics 05/28/2026, 08:44

Zelensky has submitted a bill to the Rada regarding a 90 billion euro loan from the EU. The funds are intended for the army and the budget, but there is a catch: the disbursement of the first tranches is tied to unpopular taxes on parcels, which parliament has not yet approved. 🇺🇦💸📉

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Law enforcement officers conduct a search and interrogation as part of the corruption case at the Odessa TCC

The Price of Freedom: How an Odessa TCC Official Tried to Sell 'Immunity' to Deserters

Politics 05/28/2026, 08:35

An Odessa TCC employee was exposed for promising to "push through" transfers and MMC decisions for soldiers who fled their units for $7,500. The official was detained, faces up to 8 years in prison, and bail is set at 1.5 million hryvnias. 🔍💰

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Detention of a UOC MP cleric by SBU officers in Odesa on suspicion of high treason

Priest in Robes and 'Iskanders': SBU Exposes Treason Scheme in Odesa

Politics 05/28/2026, 08:32

SBU detained a UOC MP priest who, in church robes, helped Russia correct Iskander strikes on Odesa. 🇺🇦🙏 The cleric transmitted coordinates of air defense and residential areas, leading to the death of 14 people. The court sent the traitor to custody without bail.

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