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Svetlana Tihanovskaya making a statement on a lit stage, condemning strikes on Kyiv.

Tihanovskaya in Kyiv: 'Lukashenko Bears Responsibility' — Reaction to Missile Strike

Politics 05/26/2026, 23:33

Svetlana Tihanovskaya visited the site of the strike in Kyiv and sharply criticized Lukashenko for allowing Belarusian territory to be used for attacks. The opposition leader stated that Belarusians support Ukraine not out of politeness, but because they feel this pain as their own. 🇺🇦🇧🇾

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Artan in Poltava: How the GUR Special Unit Builds Bridges Between the Army and Society

Politics 05/26/2026, 23:33

A new hub of the GUR special unit "Artan" has opened in Poltava 🇺🇦. This is a space where the boundaries between the army and society are erased: here veterans receive help, families receive support, and recruits receive honest information about service. The main rule of "Artan": the unit does not end at the front 🤝

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Solemn reburial ceremony of OUN leaders in a church with the participation of military personnel and clergy

Yevhen Konovalets Returns Home: Ukraine Granted Permission for Repatriation of OUN Founder

Politics 05/26/2026, 23:33

Ukraine has received official permission for the repatriation of the remains of OUN founder Yevhen Konovalets from the Netherlands 🇺🇦🇳🇱. President Zelenskyy announced this step as part of a large-scale program to create a Pantheon of national heroes. 🕊️

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Finnish President Alexander Stubb in glasses and a suit against the background of a golden statue

The Mathematics of War: Finnish President Reveals the Real Ratio of Losses

Politics 05/26/2026, 23:33

Finnish President Alexander Stubb revealed shocking loss statistics: for every one Ukrainian, eight Russians are killed. 🇺🇦🇷🇺 According to him, the war has entered a phase of "pure mathematics," where the advantage lies with Ukraine, and Russian medicine is already unable to cope with the influx of the wounded. 🏥📉

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Vladimir Putin speaking at a podium during a military parade, with blurred red Kremlin walls in the background

The Psychology of a Tyrant: Why the Strike on Kyiv Was an Act of Desperation, Not Strength

Politics 05/26/2026, 23:33

ISW revealed Putin's true motivation: the strike on Kyiv was a reaction to criticism of the May 9 parade and an attempt to hide failures on the front. Instead of demonstrating strength, the Kremlin showed its desperation and willingness to sacrifice civilians for personal vanity. 🇺🇦💥🚫

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in front of flags, discussing the prospects of negotiations with Iran

Diplomacy on the Brink: US Prepares Ultimatum for Iran if Talks Fail

Politics 05/26/2026, 23:33

Marco Rubio warned Iran: if diplomacy fails, the US will activate “alternative options”. 🇺🇸🇮🇷 Iran currently focuses on ending the war, but negotiations on the nuclear program are ongoing. Is time on Washington’s side? ⏳

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Patriot complex missile on a launcher, ready for launch

Shield in the Sky: Why Patriot is Irreplaceable for Ukraine and Who Can Replace It

Politics 05/26/2026, 23:33

American Patriot complexes have become a key element of Ukraine's air defense. We find out why this system is considered one of the best in the world, how it intercepts ballistic missiles and whether there are worthy alternatives to it. 🚀🛡️

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SBU officer in camouflage and mask with a weapon in the background of cars in a frontline zone

SBU in Donbas: How a Russian Agent Directed Fire on Her Own and Hid a Saboteur

Politics 05/26/2026, 23:33

The SBU exposed a spy pair in Donbas: a woman directed fire on Ukrainian positions while hiding a Russian fighter at home. The saboteur resisted and was neutralized; the female agent faces life imprisonment. 🇺🇦🚨

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Consultation at the Pension Fund: a specialist explains the seniority requirements for retirement in 2026 to a client

Pension Threshold 2026: Why 60 Years No Longer Guarantees a Payout and How to Preserve Income

Politics 05/26/2026, 23:33

In 2026, retirement rules in Ukraine are tightening: to receive payments at 60, you now need 33 years of seniority. We analyze how age and the number of years worked affect the pension appointment date, and who can apply for it early. 📉👴

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Missile launch from a Ukrainian ship at sea to intercept aerial targets

Ukrainian 'Alchemist' vs 'Kinzhal': How the Affordable Lima System Shoots Down Missiles by Sending Them to Peru

Politics 05/26/2026, 23:33

Ukraine has found an answer to Russian missile attacks: the Lima EW complex is 10 times cheaper than air defense missiles and shoots down weapons by sending them to 'Peru' 🇺🇦🚀. Developers have already reported intercepting thousands of drones and missiles using coordinate spoofing instead of expensive interceptions. 🛡️📡

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Combat compartment with Geran-4 type missiles and drones on a launcher

«Geran-4»: How Russia Responded to Ukrainian Air Defense with a New Jet Killer

Politics 05/26/2026, 23:33

GUR revealed details of the new «Geran-4»: it has a new airframe and Chinese jet engines. Russia has switched to faster drones in response to the effectiveness of Ukrainian air defense. 🚀🛡️

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Elderly woman in a kitchen in an old house, symbolizing the difficulties of winter preparation in Kyiv

Winter in Kyiv: The Battle for Heat, Billions, and the Risk of Changing the Head of KMVA

Politics 05/26/2026, 23:33

🔥 Winter in Kyiv: The Battle for Heat, Billions, and the Risk of Changing the Head of KMVA. The City Hall and the Center are arguing over strategy, while residents wait for heat. What happens next? 🏙️❄️

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Svetlana Tikhanovskaya in front of the EU flag during her official visit to Kyiv

Svetlana Tikhanovskaya in Kyiv: First Visit of the Belarusian Opposition Leader and Its Political Context

Politics 05/26/2026, 23:33

🇺🇦🇧🇾 Svetlana Tikhanovskaya has visited Kyiv for the first time—a historic moment for Ukrainian-Belarusian solidarity. The visit coincided with condemnation of Russian attacks and a call to include Belarus in peace negotiations. 🕊️

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Head of KMVA Tymur Tkachenko during a discussion on city management issues in the presence of other meeting participants

Tkachenko vs. Klichko: When Bankova Will Decide to Replace the Head of KMVA and Who Could Take His Place

Politics 05/26/2026, 23:33

Tymur Tkachenko may leave the post of head of KMVA, but Bankova has postponed the decision until autumn to avoid taking responsibility for Kyiv's winter preparation. 🍂 The list of successors includes Serhiy Movenko and Kyrylo Fesik. 🔥

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Military personnel observing the sky, with a trail from an intercepted projectile or drone visible against the night sky

262 Drones in One Night: How Ukraine's Air Defense Repelled a Massive Attack from Seven Directions

Politics 05/26/2026, 23:33

Massive Attack: Russia launched 262 drones from seven directions, but Ukraine's Air Defense shot down 246 targets 🛡️🇺🇦. The enemy managed only 10 hits, yet the shortage of missiles for air defense systems remains a critical issue. 📉🚀

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Vitali Klitschko, the current Mayor of Kyiv, discusses city management issues against the backdrop of a window opening

Klychko vs. Everyone: Who Competes for the Mayor's Seat in Closed Ratings

Politics 05/26/2026, 23:33

Vitali Klitschko confidently leads in closed ratings for the Mayor of Kyiv with a result of almost 30%. 🏛️ Which Ukrainian leaders can compete with him? Vitaliy Kim, Dmytro Razumkov, and even Oleksandr Usyk — find out who made it into the top 5 candidates. 🇺🇦📊

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Fighters of the 118th Brigade with the Book of Records of Ukraine diploma for the defense of Mala Tokmachka

1500 Days of Hell: How the 118th Brigade Entered the Book of Records of Ukraine for the Defense of Mala Tokmachka

Politics 05/26/2026, 23:33

The 118th Brigade entered the Book of Records of Ukraine: 1500 days of continuous defense of Mala Tokmachka under enemy fire. 🇺🇦🏅 While the south holds, the threat from Belarus is growing in the north. #Ukraine #Military #Record

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Soldier in camouflage walking past anti-aircraft missile systems against a background of grass — illustration of air defense operations in Novorossiysk before the sabotage

Blind Spot: How 'ATESH' Saboteurs Blinded Novorossiysk's Air Defense Before the Strike on the Giant Oil Depot

Politics 05/26/2026, 23:33

Partisans of 'ATESH' blinded Novorossiysk's air defense by disabling communications and power supplies before the Ukrainian Armed Forces struck the largest oil depot in the Caucasus. Sabotage in the rear became the key to the attack's success — radars lost functionality, and drones passed unnoticed. 🚀💥

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