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Donald Trump in a business suit with an American flag pin, thoughtful expression against a luxurious backdrop — symbolizing the tense geopolitical situation following the breakdown of ceasefire with Iran

Trump Breaks Ceasefire with Iran: Threat to Seize Island and New War in the Middle East

Politics 07/09/2026, 19:21

Donald Trump broke the ceasefire with Iran and announced new strikes against the country. Iran responded with threats of "hell" for any invasions. Oil prices skyrocketed, and stock markets crashed — the region is on the brink of a new war. 🚨🇺🇸🇮🇷

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Russian soldier prepares a UAV for launch in a forest, illustrating changes in supply tactics and the struggle for logistics amid Starlink jamming

War for Logistics: Russia Changes Supply Tactics and Jams Starlink

Politics 07/09/2026, 19:14

Russia changes tactics: fuel is disguised as milk, and Starlink is jammed by EW systems. Ukrainian drones expose tricks and strike logistics, causing a gasoline shortage in Russia. 🚛🚫📡

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Meeting of Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the NATO summit in Ankara: discussing 70 billion euros and drone strikes

Trump and Zelenskyy in Ankara: A New Phase of Relations, €70 Billion, and Drone Strikes as a Diplomatic Tool

Politics 07/09/2026, 19:10

The NATO Summit in Ankara gave a "new beginning" to U.S.-Ukraine relations. 🇺🇸🇺🇦 A €70 billion aid package, rights to produce Patriot systems, and the role of drone strikes in diplomacy were discussed. Trump acknowledged the escalation but sees it as a path to peace. 🕊️🚀

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Trump's Visit to Kyiv: US State Department Confirms Doors Are Not Closed

Politics 07/09/2026, 19:06

The US State Department has confirmed that Donald Trump is not closing the door on a visit to Kyiv. Official spokesperson Ian Baitsun noted that the absence of a refusal means the President is considering the idea, although the main factor remains the issue of security. 🇺🇸🇺🇦

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Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov in the context of discussing joint production of BARS drones with Germany

Ukraine and Germany Launch Joint Production of BARS Drones: Funding and Equipment Transfer

Politics 07/09/2026, 19:03

Ukraine and Germany have launched joint production of BARS drones 🇺🇦🇩🇪. The German side is funding the first stage, and all equipment will go to the front. Meanwhile, Kyiv is negotiating the production of Patriots in Ukraine 🚀

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Woman at gas station with full tank, symbolizing fuel availability in Russia despite fake claims of shortage

Fuel War: How Russia Masks Its Fuel Shortage with Fakes about Ukraine

Politics 07/09/2026, 19:00

Russia has launched a massive information attack, accusing the Armed Forces of Ukraine of stealing fuel and fabricating a "fuel catastrophe" in Ukraine. CCD experts have revealed the motive: Russia is trying to hide the real queues at gas stations in its own country. 🛢️🚫

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Supporters of Fidesz party at a rally in Hungary holding flags and an orange sign, symbolizing political backing of the regime linked to propaganda on state TV channel M1

End of the Propaganda Era: Hungarian State Channel M1 Apologizes for Years of Lies

Politics 07/09/2026, 18:57

Hungarian state TV channel M1 has ceased news broadcasting and apologized for years of lies. This followed the victory of the Tisza party in the elections and the start of a massive purge at the MTVA media holding. 🇭🇺📺

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Workers in DTEK uniforms restoring a damaged building after shelling, demonstrating the work of national rapid response brigades

Ukraine creates national brigades for rapid recovery after shelling

Politics 07/09/2026, 18:46

Ukraine is launching national brigades for the rapid restoration of infrastructure after shelling. Coordination will be handled by Ukrzaliznytsia, and funding will come from the state budget. This is a response to increased attacks on energy facilities and preparation for a difficult winter. 🇺🇦🏗️⚡

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Ukrainian soldiers in camouflage advancing through smoke with weapons — liberation of Novokhatyske

Novohatske liberated: AFU forces evict Russian occupiers from the settlement in Donetsk region

Politics 07/09/2026, 18:43

AFU forces regained control of Novohatske in the Donetsk region! 🇺🇦 The 37th Marine Brigade and the 79th Air Assault Brigade evicted Russian occupiers from the settlement despite dense minefields. 🚫🇷🇺

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Queue of cars at a gas station in Crimea, illustrating the fuel collapse and gasoline shortage acknowledged by the Kremlin.

Kremlin admits fuel collapse in Crimea: Putin promises to 'quickly resolve' gasoline shortage

Politics 07/09/2026, 18:26

The Kremlin admitted a fuel crisis in Crimea but called it 'temporary'. Putin promised subsidies and the creation of a network of small refineries, while gasoline prices in Sevastopol have doubled. 🛢️📉

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Ukrainian Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov at a briefing, discussing protective measures for Sumy region after 12,000 Russian strikes

Sumy Oblast under fire: Fedorov announces new protection measures after 12,000 Russian strikes

Politics 07/09/2026, 18:23

Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced new protection measures for Sumy Oblast after 12,000 Russian strikes. The region will introduce additional warnings about air bombs, and the air defense system will be strengthened. 🛡️🇺🇦

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Mateusz Morawiecki, Prime Minister of Poland, in a business suit with a serious expression

Sikorski calls on Ukraine to 'tone down emotions' amid diplomatic crisis with Poland

Politics 07/09/2026, 18:16

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski called on Ukraine to 'tone down emotions' in relations with Warsaw, reminding them of the importance of Western support. This statement was made in Ankara against the backdrop of a diplomatic crisis triggered by the awarding of the title 'Heroes of the UPA' and the revocation of the Order of the White Eagle. 🇵🇱🇺🇦

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Schoolgirls in a cafeteria choose hot meals from the buffet, illustrating the topic of school meal reform in Ukraine starting in 2026.

From September 1, 2026: How school meals in Ukraine will change and how much funding each community will receive

Politics 07/09/2026, 18:06

From September 1, 2026, all students in communal schools in Ukraine will receive free hot meals. More than 7.4 billion hryvnias will be allocated to the budget to implement the program. During wartime, meal rules will change: students can eat in classrooms and shelters. 🍲🇺🇦

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Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces operator controlling a kamikaze drone in field conditions, preparing to strike the energy bridge and ships in Crimea

Attack on the energy bridge and the 'shadow' fleet: how Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces struck Crimea and southern Russia

Politics 07/09/2026, 17:51

Ukrainian drones struck the "Kuban-Crimea" energy bridge on the night of July 8, causing a blackout on the peninsula. 🌑⚡️ The Unmanned Systems Forces hit 53 targets, including training grounds and 12 tankers of the Russian "shadow fleet." 🚢💥

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Launch of a Patriot missile from a mobile launcher on Ukrainian territory near the sea

Patriots on Ukrainian soil: Trump announces missile production localization, but experts warn about timelines

Politics 07/09/2026, 17:44

Trump announced a license for Patriot missile production in Ukraine. Experts assess the prospects for localization and the timelines for the appearance of the first samples. 🇺🇦🚀

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Meeting between Zelenskyy and Nawrocki in Ankara: handshake of leaders against the backdrop of Ukrainian and Polish flags

Zelenskyy and Nawrocki met in Ankara: how the dialogue developed after the Order scandal

Politics 07/09/2026, 17:47

🇺🇦🇵🇱 Zelenskyy and Nawrocki met for the first time after the Order scandal — in Ankara they discussed Russia, history, and the future of relations. The dialogue continues, but disputes do not subside. #NATO #Ukraine #Poland

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Driving instructor and student in a car with 'L' plate — illustration for article on new driver's license validity rules and medical exams in Ukraine

New rules in Ukraine: how the validity period of driver's licenses will change and why medical examinations are needed

Politics 07/09/2026, 17:40

Rules for issuing driver's licenses are changing in Ukraine: validity periods now depend on the vehicle category. Truck and bus owners will change licenses every 5 years, while passenger car owners — every 15 years with a mandatory medical examination. 🚗🇺🇦

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Donald Trump and the Syrian leader during a meeting with the flags of the USA and Syria in the background, discussing possible changes in Syria's status

Trump ready to remove Syria from the list of state sponsors of terrorism: a shift in US policy and regional reaction

Politics 07/09/2026, 17:31

Donald Trump announced his readiness to remove Syria from the list of state sponsors of terrorism, acknowledging the work of the new president Ahmed al-Sharaa. This decision could open the way for the country's reconstruction but raises concerns in Israel. Meanwhile, diplomacy is intensifying: Ukraine and Syria have agreed to open embassies. 🇺🇸🇸🇾🤝

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