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Donald Trump points while speaking, preparing Iran for a month-long war: scenarios, timelines, and cancellation conditions

Trump Prepares Iran for a Month-Long War: Scenarios, Timelines, and Conditions for Cancellation

Politics 07/09/2026, 22:52

🇺🇸 The US is preparing for a month-long military campaign against Iran — but the decision depends on Tehran. Trump canceled the ceasefire, Iran proposed a deal. What happens next? 🌍💥

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Fire at oil terminal and tanker in the Sea of Azov after Ukrainian defense forces strike on war’s 'black fund'

Strikes on the 'War Black Box': Ukraine's Defense Forces Attack Oil Terminals and Tankers in the Sea of Azov

Politics 07/09/2026, 22:46

Ukraine's defense forces struck Russian oil terminals and tankers in the Sea of Azov and southern Russia. The goal of the attack is to deprive the enemy army of fuel and undermine the financing of the war. 🔥🚢

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Thick black smoke rises above an oil depot after SBU strike, tanks and water tower visible; road shows traffic jam of evacuated tankers and cars

Strikes on Fuel Infrastructure: SBU Attacks Oil Depots in Stavropol, Tver, and Ufa

Politics 07/09/2026, 22:32

Ukrainian drones struck oil depots in Stavropol, Tver, and Ufa. Fires engulfed facilities up to 1500 km from the border. Zelenskyy stated that the war must be felt where it began. 🔥🚛🇺🇦

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with a serious expression in front of the Ukrainian flag, discussing the shortage of Patriot missiles.

Missile Hunger: Zelenskyy Admits Ukraine Has to 'Squeeze' Patriot Missiles from Allies One by One

Politics 07/09/2026, 22:26

Zelenskyy admitted that Ukraine has to literally 'squeeze' Patriot missiles from allies a few at a time, as official supplies lag behind attacks by a factor of two. The Armed Forces of Ukraine reported a critical shortage of ammunition, while Trump proposed a solution to the problem — permission to produce systems in the US. 🚀🇺🇦

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Overturned military vehicle and brawl with official in Lviv: aftermath of mobilization protest

Riot against mobilization: A mob in Lviv overturned a military vehicle and beat an official

Politics 07/09/2026, 22:15

A mass conflict involving the TRRC erupted in Lviv: a mob overturned an official vehicle and beat an official. Authorities and the military have given a harsh assessment of the events, opening criminal cases and calling for accountability. 🚗💥👮‍♂️

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Pipeline-laying vessel in the sea, associated with the 'Nord Stream' project, against the backdrop of the sabotage investigation

Ukrainian prosecutors deny Kyiv's involvement in the sabotage of 'Nord Stream': investigation facts

Politics 07/09/2026, 22:19

Ukrainian prosecutors have officially denied Kyiv's involvement in the sabotage of 'Nord Stream'. The Office of the Prosecutor General emphasized the lack of evidence of officials' involvement but acknowledged the presence of persons of interest among Ukrainian citizens. The investigation continues in cooperation with Germany. 🔍⚖️

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Budanov warns Ukrainians about the consequences of attacks on military personnel: 'Who will protect you?'

Politics 07/09/2026, 22:11

GUR Head Kyrylo Budanov sternly warned Ukrainians about the consequences of attacks on military personnel. He reminded that those who beat the army today will be left without protection tomorrow. The reason for the statement was an incident in Lviv, where a crowd overturned a TRC vehicle. 🇺🇦🚨

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SBU officers count a bribe of 100,000 euros extorted by a TPPU official from a defense contractor for drones

Bribe for Drones: SBU Exposes TPPU Official Extorting €100,000 from Defense Contractor

Politics 07/09/2026, 22:02

The SBU exposed a CCIU advisor for extorting €100k from a drone manufacturer. The official demanded money for an expert opinion after a fire at the contractor's warehouse. The mother and son were arrested in the act and face prison. 🚓💸🇺🇦

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Czech President Petr Pavel at press conference: warns of critical window to end war two months before escalation

Two months to escalation: Petr Pavel warns of critical window to end the war

Politics 07/09/2026, 21:58

Czech President Petr Pavel warned: Ukraine has only two months to stop the war. After the Russian elections on September 20, the Kremlin may announce mobilization and sharply escalate the conflict. 🇺🇦⚠️

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Trump on Putin: 'These are different people' — Kislitsa's statement on the shift in US policy

Politics 07/09/2026, 21:38

Sergey Kislitsa revealed details of his dialogue with Donald Trump: the US President sees a 'different person' in Putin and recognizes his defeats in the war. 🇺🇸🇷🇺 The White House notes the Kremlin's failures in the Donbas and on the international stage, while rumors of a secret deal in Anchorage have been refuted. 📉🚫

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Politician in business suit against flags, symbolizing US strategy shift due to Ukrainian military successes

Trump shifts course: why the successes of the Ukrainian Armed Forces have forced Washington to rethink its strategy

Politics 07/09/2026, 21:28

Trump's shift in rhetoric: why the successes of the Ukrainian Armed Forces at the front have forced the US to rethink its position on Ukraine. Kislitsa and Budanov on the psychology of winners and new licenses for weapons production. 🇺🇸🇺🇦🔥

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Patriot air defense system on the range: a symbol of Ukraine's protection while awaiting new production capacities

Window of Opportunity: Russia May Intensify Strikes While Ukraine Awaits Patriot Production

Politics 07/09/2026, 21:19

ISW analysts warn: while Ukraine awaits the launch of Patriot missile production, Russia may intensify ballistic strikes. Trump promised a license within 2-3 months, but currently, air defense has not shot down a single ballistic missile during recent massive attacks. 🚀🛡️🇺🇦

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Andrey Kislitsa at a meeting: warned Ukraine about the stability of the Russian economy

Kislitsia warns Ukraine: Do not expect a collapse of the Russian economy

Politics 07/09/2026, 21:16

Ukraine should not expect an imminent economic collapse of Russia — Serhiy Kislitsia. Despite huge losses, Moscow still has enough resources for the war. The authorities will begin seizing property from businesses and emigrants. 🇺🇦🇷🇺💸

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in an official suit with a Turkish flag on the lapel, discussing international relations and gifts

Erdogan's Gun Gifts: How EU and UK Leaders Reacted to the Turkish President's Gesture

Politics 07/09/2026, 21:06

Erdogan gifted pistols to EU and UK leaders at the NATO summit. Costa and von der Leyen handed the weapons over to security, while Starmer and Jetten left them in Turkey due to gift restrictions. 🔫🇹🇷🇪🇺

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in traditional embroidered shirt walking on the street with a soldier in the background, illustrating the topic of automatic deferment cancellation and the Reserve+ system

Automatic cancellation of deferment: how 'Reserve+' removes the right to protection when circumstances change

Politics 07/09/2026, 21:00

Lawyer Tetyana Lebedeva warns: deferment from mobilization in Ukraine may expire automatically via 'Reserve+'. 📱 The system itself removes protection upon divorce, expulsion from university, or children reaching adulthood. ⚠️ Find out which life changes deprive you of the right to deferment.

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Ukrainian soldier with anti-tank guided missile system against cloudy sky — symbol of defense against Russia’s mass attack with Iskander missiles and drones

Massive Attack: Russia Strikes Ukraine with 'Iskander' Missiles and a Hundred Drones

Politics 07/09/2026, 20:56

On the night of July 9, Russia struck Ukraine with 'Iskander' missiles and a hundred drones. Air defense has already shot down 72 targets, but the attack continues. The enemy also attacked a gas station in Kharkiv and is attempting to jam Starlink. 🚀🛡️⚡

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Vladimir Medinsky at the Istanbul negotiations, where historical issues were discussed instead of peace agreements

Historical Lectures Instead of Peace: How Vladimir Medinsky 'Stalled' Negotiations in Istanbul

Politics 07/09/2026, 20:53

Did negotiations in Istanbul turn into a history lesson? 📚 Serhiy Kislitsa revealed that Vladimir Medinsky spent time telling stories about Swedish wars instead of discussing peace. 🇺🇦🤝🇷🇺 The Ukrainian delegation was forced to endure "audio spam" for the sake of the main issue. #Ukraine #PeaceNegotiations #Medinsky

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"Best Meeting": Zelenskyy and Trump in Ankara Agree on Patriot Licenses and Peace Process

Politics 07/09/2026, 20:50

🇺🇦🇺🇸 Zelenskyy and Trump's meeting in Ankara was a breakthrough: Ukraine received Patriot licenses, and Trump acknowledged the importance of escalation to end the war. 🚀🔥

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