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Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump sitting in chairs with US and Ukrainian flags in the background, smiling at each other during a NATO summit meeting

Laughter that isn't funny: how Trump's slips at the NATO summit overshadowed the official agenda

Politics 07/10/2026, 03:20

The NATO summit in Ankara will be remembered not only for political decisions but also for Donald Trump's slips. The US President confused Zelenskyy with Putin and declared a missile attack from the non-existent "Islamic Republic of Japan". 🇺🇸🇯🇵🇺🇦

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No Entry sign in front of Italian flag behind fence: visualizing expulsion of Russian military attachés from Italy

Spy scandal in Rome: Italy expels two Russian military attachés

Politics 07/10/2026, 03:04

Italy expels two Russian military attachés on charges of espionage. 🇮🇹🚫🇷🇺 The Italian Foreign Ministry called the diplomats' actions interference in internal affairs. Russia promises mirror countermeasures. 🕵️‍♂️📉

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NATO flag waving in front of the headquarters building, symbolizing the approval of a new plan for the redistribution of military forces in Europe

Strategy Shift: NATO and the US Approve Plan to Redeploy Military Forces in Europe

Politics 07/10/2026, 02:57

🔴 NATO and the US have approved a plan to redeploy troops in Europe. Admiral Cavo Dragone confirmed: part of the forces are moving to the Middle East and Asia, while Europe takes on new expenses. The contingent in Germany is being reduced by 5,000 people. 🇺🇸🇪🇺

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Lithuanian flag waving against a clear sky, symbolizing Vilnius' diplomatic demarche and Lithuania's Foreign Ministry's note of protest to Russia

Vilnius Diplomatic Demarche: Lithuanian MFA Presents Protest Note to Russia Amid Ukraine Escalation

Politics 07/10/2026, 02:53

The Lithuanian MFA presented a note of protest to Russia due to strikes on Ukraine and accusations of using Baltic airspace. Vilnius rejected accusations of discrimination against Russian speakers and confirmed its readiness to cooperate with the ICC. 🔴🇱🇹🇷🇺

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Sergei Lavrov against the backdrop of UN, Russian, and Ukrainian flags: a key figure in the 2025 ceasefire negotiations

Kiev reclassifies 2025 Istanbul meetings: why the US became the key to negotiations

Politics 07/10/2026, 02:50

The Office of the President of Ukraine has officially reviewed the status of the 2025 Istanbul meetings, calling them merely an "exchange of views." Serhiy Kislitsa stated that full-fledged negotiations began only in 2026 with US participation, whose attention had previously been diverted by the crisis in the Persian Gulf 🇺🇸🤝🇺🇦

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Friedrich Merz, leader of the CDU, discusses NATO defense restructuring amid missile shortages

Missile Shortage and New Balance of Power: Merz's Plan to Reshape NATO Defense

Politics 07/10/2026, 02:47

Friedrich Merz announced a plan to eliminate the missile shortage in Europe: NATO is moving towards spending parity with the US and allocating €70 billion for aid to Ukraine. 🇪🇺🚀🛡️

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European Union flags waving in front of the European Parliament building against a blue sky — symbolizing the Schengen crisis due to biometric control delays

Schengen on the brink of collapse: nine countries demand postponement of biometric control due to traffic jams

Politics 07/10/2026, 02:39

Nine Schengen countries are demanding that the European Commission extend the "emergency flexibility" regime at borders due to critical traffic jams. 🛑 After the launch of the digital EES system, airports cannot cope with the flow: countries are asking to temporarily suspend biometrics to avoid a collapse during the summer season. 📉

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Donald Trump in a blue suit and tie, seated at a desk with documents, gesturing during a speech; two men in business suits stand behind him; visual for news on US pressure on Spain and EU resistance

Trump on board Air Force One: Spain 'yielded' under threat of embargo, but Brussels sets hard barriers

Politics 07/10/2026, 02:33

Trump claimed that Spain 'yielded' under the threat of an embargo and agreed to increase defense spending. However, experts point to the legal impossibility of sanctions against an EU member and the risks for American investors. 🇺🇸🇪🇸🚫

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Massive explosion and thick black smoke over a city following US strike on key Iranian railway bridge

Strike on Logistics: US Attacks Key Railway Bridge in Iran

Politics 07/10/2026, 02:29

🇺🇸 The US carried out airstrikes on the strategic Ak-Take-Khan bridge in Iran, severing a key logistical artery between Tehran, China, and Russia. 🚆 Donald Trump confirmed the abandonment of the ceasefire regime but reported on Tehran's attempts to resume negotiations. 🔥

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Diesel fueling at a gas station: price surge due to export ban from Russia and attacks on refineries

Diesel surges 11.6%: How Russia's export ban and refinery attacks crashed global markets

Politics 07/10/2026, 02:26

🚨 Diesel surges 11.6%: Russia's export ban and refinery attacks crashed global markets. Futures price hit $154.71 per barrel. 📉🔥

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Matteo Salvini, Italian Minister of Defense, in front of Italian and European flags in the context of expelling Russian military attachés

Italy expels two Russian military attachés: names and deadlines

Politics 07/10/2026, 02:19

Italy is expelling two Russian military attachés — Gorbachev and Astakhov — for espionage. The diplomats have been given three days to leave Rome. Moscow has promised to respond to this move. 🇮🇹🇷🇺🚫

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A man uses an electronic terminal in a Ukrainian Ministry of Interior office to check the status of his driver's license

Lost your license due to drunk driving or an accident? The Ukrainian MIA explains how to get it back

Politics 07/10/2026, 02:13

The Ukrainian MIA has clarified the procedure for restoring driving rights after revocation due to drunk driving or accidents: retaking both theory and practical exams is now mandatory. Documents can be submitted via the "Diia" app at any service center in the country. 🚗🇺🇦

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Marine Le Pen at a press conference with media microphones, discussing poll results and court rulings affecting the French presidential race

Marine Le Pen is back in the lead: how the court and polls are reshaping the French presidential race

Politics 07/10/2026, 02:09

Marine Le Pen is back in the lead in polls ahead of the 2027 elections in France 🇫🇷. Despite the trial regarding embezzlement, she is polling 35% in the first round and confidently advancing to the second. The gap with Édouard Philippe in the final is minimal — 51% against 49%. ⚖️📉

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Donald Trump aboard an airplane, surrounded by journalists with microphones, discussing Greenland, Iran, and the new US military presence in Europe

Trump on Board No. 1: Greenland, Iran, and the New Reality of US Military Presence in Europe

Politics 07/10/2026, 02:06

Trump aboard Air Force One has harshly outlined new rules of the game for NATO. 🇺🇸🇪🇺 Europe's refusal to support strikes on Iran and the dispute over Greenland have led to a review of the US military presence. The Pentagon is already recalling aircraft carriers, and allies have been tasked with increasing defense spending to 3.5% of GDP. 📉🚀

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Missiles against the backdrop of the US flag: preparation for a potential conflict in the Strait of Hormuz

Trump Prepares Iran for a Prolonged War: US Forecasts Multi-Week Exchange of Strikes in the Strait of Hormuz

Politics 07/10/2026, 02:03

The Trump administration is preparing Iran for a prolonged war: the US forecasts a multi-week cycle of mutual strikes in the Strait of Hormuz. Following the collapse of the agreement on asset unblocking and attacks on tankers, the Pentagon has moved to an active phase. 🚢💥⚠️

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Concept art of Freya project missile: new Ukrainian-EU air defense system to bypass export restrictions

Project Freya: Ukraine and the EU Create a New Air Defense Architecture to Bypass Export Restrictions

Politics 07/10/2026, 02:00

Ukraine and the EU have launched the joint Project Freya: a new air defense architecture to bypass export restrictions and missile shortages. 🚀🛡️ The complex will combine Ukrainian radars and European interceptors. Production of key units is planned to be localized within NATO.

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Developer of the Ukrainian FP-7 drone explains project details in front of a drone model

Ballistic breakthrough or technological dead end: Real timelines and risks of the Ukrainian FP-7 program

Politics 07/10/2026, 01:56

Ukrainian company Fire Point plans to begin flight tests of the FP-7 ballistic missile in autumn 2026. The chief designer admitted the project's critical dependence on Western components and the need to overcome export restrictions. 🚀🇺🇦

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Supreme Court of Kazakhstan building in Astana, where the ruling to recover $1.4 billion from Gazprom in favor of Naftogaz was overturned

Astana court overturns ruling to seize $1.4 billion from Gazprom: why Kazakhstan denied Naftogaz jurisdiction

Politics 07/10/2026, 01:53

The AIFC court in Kazakhstan overturned the ruling to seize $1.4 billion from Gazprom following Naftogaz's lawsuit ⚖️💸. The judge cited lack of jurisdiction as the dispute is not related to the financial centre's activities. The Ministry of Justice of the RK confirmed: Kazakhstan will not be an instrument for third-party geopolitical disputes 🇰🇿🚫.

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