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Black Sea in the Danger Zone: Russia Declares Its Waters Unsafe for Navigation

Politics 07/23/2026, 22:39

The Russian Ministry of Defense has declared the waters of the Black Sea dangerous for navigation due to the threat of drone attacks. 🚢⚠️ Kyiv reports that more than 120 Russian vessels have been hit in two weeks, including tankers and infrastructure facilities. 🇺🇦🇷🇺

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Google Maps vs. the Mountains: How a Navigator Sent Hikers on a 14-Hour Expedition Instead of a Walk

Politics 07/23/2026, 21:50

Google Maps sent hikers on a 14-hour expedition instead of a 5-hour walk, requiring a rescue operation in British Columbia. 🏔️🆘 Algorithms fail to account for terrain, turning a hike into a life-threatening situation. ⚠️

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€50 billion under scrutiny: Ukraine prepares new criminal charges for embezzlement of EU funds

Politics 07/23/2026, 20:48

Ukraine is preparing to introduce separate criminal liability for the embezzlement of EU funds under the €50 billion Ukraine Facility program. The Cabinet of Ministers has recognized the high risk of fraud against the backdrop of the war and has tasked the Economic Security Bureau with preparing amendments to the Criminal Code. 🇺🇦🏛️💸

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New escalation: Russia changes tactics in the Kharkiv region

Politics 07/23/2026, 20:44

Russia changes tactics in the Kharkiv region: instead of assaults — attempts to infiltrate small groups. SBGS records increased activity of the "Gart" brigade and new threats near Artemovo. 🇺🇦🚨

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Ukraine changes the rules of the game: how to become a volunteer without queues at the TCC

Politics 07/23/2026, 20:41

Ukraine has simplified the voluntary conscription procedure: you can now enroll directly in a military unit, bypassing the TCC. Commanders have been granted the right to issue referrals for medical commissions themselves, and volunteers are protected from forced mobilization for 5 days. 🇺🇦📄

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Mobilization and Exemption: How Quickly Protection is Annulled Upon Termination and What Employers Should Do

Politics 07/23/2026, 20:38

🚨 Mobilization exemption is automatically annulled within 24 hours of termination! A lawyer explains how the system works and what employers should do when replacing an employee. ⏳ Updating data in "Diia" can take up to 2 days — take this into account when planning personnel changes. #mobilization #exemption #ukraine

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Mikhail Fedorov Declines Vice-Premier Post: 'I Want to Be Only the Minister of Defense'

Politics 07/23/2026, 20:34

Mikhail Fedorov declined the post of Vice-Premier for Military Innovations offered by Zelenskyy. The former Defense Minister stated that only this position allows him to really influence the course of the war. 🇺🇦🔥

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Court Overturns New York Law: Uber and Lyft Can Again Deactivate Drivers Without Notice

Politics 07/23/2026, 20:00

A federal court in New York ruled unconstitutional a law requiring Uber and Lyft to warn drivers 14 days before deactivation. The judge held that this infringes on the companies' right to control platform safety. 🚕⚖️

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Fedorov vs Zelenskyy: Why the former defense minister rejects the vice-premier post

Politics 07/23/2026, 19:58

🔥 Zelenskyy offered Fedorov the post of Vice Prime Minister for Military Innovations — but the former minister refuses. He is ready to return only to the position of head of the Ministry of Defense. The dialogue continues, but the rift in the defense management system is growing. #Ukraine #Fedorov #Zelenskyy

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Record outflow: Russians are massively looking for ways to leave the country and obtain foreign passports

Politics 07/23/2026, 19:51

Russians are breaking records in searching for foreign passports and visa-free exit methods: demand has grown by 221% since the end of 2024. Experts link the frenzy to the risks of new mobilization, however, 8.9 million citizens are detained at the border due to debts. 🚨🛂📉

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Zelensky confirms US plans to end the war and an upcoming meeting in Washington

Politics 07/23/2026, 19:47

Zelensky confirms: the US has prepared several plans to end the war. A meeting in Washington is expected in the coming days with the participation of representatives from both sides of the conflict. 🇺🇸🤝🇺🇦

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Alternative for Germany: Why the AfD Remains Loyal to Moscow as Europe Turns Away

Politics 07/23/2026, 19:37

While other European right-wing parties have changed their rhetoric after 2022, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) remains loyal to Moscow. 🇩🇪🇷🇺 The party's leaders do not condemn Putin, demand the lifting of sanctions, and even threaten Ukraine with compensation for "Nord Stream." This makes the AfD a unique and dangerous phenomenon on the continent. 🚩

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Trump in Georgia: A Parodist in the Audience, Military Casualties, and a Teleprompter Scandal

Politics 07/23/2026, 19:34

At a rally in Georgia, a man in the audience parodied Donald Trump's gestures, which was broadcast on air. On the same day, the president attended a ceremony to welcome the bodies of fallen soldiers in Iraq and Jordan. Additionally, a scandal is brewing in the US around Trump's teleprompter operator, who is suspected of betting on insider information. 🇺🇸🎤📉

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Ukrainian Ambassador Debunks Rumors of 'Humanitarian Aid' to Kazakhstan: 50,000 Tons of Gasoline is a Myth, While India Supplies Millions of Tons to Russia

Politics 07/23/2026, 19:27

Ukrainian Ambassador to Kazakhstan Viktor Maiko debunked the myth of 'humanitarian aid' to Russia in the form of 50,000 tons of gasoline. According to him, this is only a hypothetical commercial deal, which is unlikely due to a fuel shortage in Kazakhstan itself. The diplomat urged attention to the real scale of supplies: India supplies up to 5 million tons of gasoline to the Russian Federation annually. 🇰🇿🇷🇺🛢️

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Berlin Rejects Moscow's Accusations of Nuclear Weapons Development: 'It's Part of Propaganda'

Politics 07/23/2026, 19:24

🇩🇪 Berlin rejected accusations by Russian intelligence regarding preparations to develop nuclear weapons, calling them part of propaganda. 🇷🇺 According to Germany, Moscow is trying to drive a wedge between NATO and the EU. 🇫🇷 Meanwhile, Berlin is strengthening nuclear cooperation with Paris.

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New deportation rules: Sweden tightens migration control

Politics 07/23/2026, 19:21

Sweden has introduced new migration rules: foreigners may be deported for debts and "unsatisfactory conduct." The government promises the strictest norms in Scandinavia, but the opposition criticizes the vagueness of the wording. 🇸🇪🚫

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Spain trapped in a 'heat dome': heat up to 47°C and dust storm from the Sahara

Politics 07/23/2026, 19:10

Spain is covered by deadly heat: thermometers show up to 47°C! 🇪🇸🔥 A dust storm from the Sahara and a 'heat dome' create a thermos effect. A red alert has been declared for tourists: going outside from 12:00 to 17:00 is deadly. 🌡️🚫

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Deputies Change the Rules of the Game: How New Tax Code Amendments Will Save the Fuel Market

Politics 07/23/2026, 19:03

The State Duma has adopted a package of amendments to the Tax Code to stabilize the fuel market. New damper rules, import compensations, and flexibility in exchange sales have been introduced. The measures are designed to compensate for the loss of refinery capacity and ensure the agricultural sector. 🛢️🚜📉

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