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Shifting leaders in power outages: how weather and shelling affect Ukraine's power grid

Politics 07/03/2026, 14:01

Ukraine's power grid faces new challenges: the Sumy region, previously leading in outages, has been overtaken by the Donetsk region due to shelling. 🌩️ Additionally, rainy weather has reduced solar panel output, leading to a 7.9% increase in grid load.

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Investigation in Mykolaiv and Odesa: Ukraine's Ministry of Defense Inspects Territorial Recruitment Centers Following Complaints About Phone Confiscation and Humiliation of Civilians

Politics 07/03/2026, 13:36

Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has launched an inspection of TRMCs in Mykolaiv and Odesa following complaints about phone confiscation and the humiliation of people. Deputy Minister Shkurakov admitted the violations are unacceptable, and the leadership of the Uman TRMC has already been changed. 🔍📱

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Gerasimov under investigation: SBU files charges of war crimes against head of Russian General Staff

Politics 07/03/2026, 13:19

The SBU and the Office of the Prosecutor General have filed criminal charges against Valery Gerasimov for war crimes. The general is accused of organizing attacks on civilian objects and the attack on Kyiv in July 2026, which claimed the lives of dozens of people. The investigation is being conducted regarding violations of the laws and customs of war. ⚖️🇺🇦

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Bypassing the Block: How Russian Forces Continue to Use Starlink on the Frontline

Politics 07/03/2026, 13:08

Ukrainian General Yevhen Lasiychuk confirmed that Russian forces are still using Starlink terminals on the frontline, despite the block. According to him, the occupiers bypass restrictions by hacking accounts and purchasing access. 🛰️🚫

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Large-scale operation: how Russian intelligence services recruit Ukrainians posing as SBU employees

Politics 07/03/2026, 13:04

The SBU has exposed a large-scale network of Russian recruiters posing as law enforcement officers. Agents blackmail Ukrainians with fake summons, forcing them to prepare terrorist acts and arson. Dozens of such attempts were thwarted in 2026 alone, with teenagers often becoming victims. 🚨🇺🇦

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New Russian tactics: why the enemy abandoned mass assaults and switched to infiltration

Politics 07/03/2026, 12:49

Russians have changed tactics: instead of mass attacks using armored vehicles, they now use small groups for infiltration between positions. General Lasiychuk explained the reasons for the strategic shift. 🇺🇦🚫🇷🇺

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Hunt for the 'man': a woman is suspected in the assassination attempt on Vadim Ermolaev in Monaco

Politics 07/03/2026, 12:37

Monaco police have identified the suspect in the assassination attempt on Vadim Ermolaev. It is a woman around 30 years old who disguised herself as a man and remotely detonated a bag at the entrance to the house. Versions regarding the involvement of the SBU and organized crime are being considered. 💣🕵️‍♀️🇺🇦

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Ukraine demands new status from NATO: from aid recipient to security guarantor

Politics 07/03/2026, 12:26

Ukraine is demanding that NATO officially enshrine in the declaration the status of not an aid recipient, but an active security guarantor. Head of Mission Alena Hetmanchuk called this the key political request ahead of the summit in Ankara. 🇺🇦🇳🇦

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New BM-35 Drone and 'Informational Victories': How Russia Attempts to Break the Defense in Pokrovsk

Politics 07/03/2026, 12:29

Russian troops in Pokrovsk have begun using the new Starlink-based BM-35 drone, a 'Shahed' analog. 🚁 Despite the deployment of the latest technologies, the Russian offensive has stalled: advance rates are minimal, and in the spring of 2026, the occupiers lost 400 sq. km of territory. 📉

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Night attack: Russia strikes Ukraine with missiles and 105 drones — air defense results and casualties

Politics 07/03/2026, 12:22

🚨 On the night of July 3, Russia struck Ukraine with missiles and 105 drones. Air defense shot down 83 targets, but the attack continues. Casualties in Sumy region, destruction in Kryvyi Rih and Dnipropetrovsk region. 🇺🇦

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Crimean Wake-Up Call: How Russia is Preparing for a Ukrainian Amphibious Landing and Drone Attacks

Politics 07/03/2026, 11:55

Staff exercises called "Crimean Wake-Up Call" were held in Crimea to repel an AFU amphibious landing. Expert Viktor Murakhovsky revealed scenario details: Russia is preparing for drone and boat attacks from the direction of Odesa and the Black Sea. 🚀🇺🇦🚫

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Housing for IDPs: How Ukraine launches a home buyout program and who meets the criteria

Politics 07/03/2026, 11:45

Ukraine launches a pilot social housing project for IDPs: communities buy homes with state budget. ⛔️ Criteria are strict — only 5 out of 25 applications passed. Housing is free, but does not transfer to ownership. 🏠💸

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Poland vs Ukraine: Zbigniew Bogucki on 'Eastern Lesser Poland' and the Ukrainian Pantheon

Politics 07/03/2026, 11:35

The Head of the Office of the President of Poland, Zbigniew Bogucki, criticized the creation of the Ukrainian Pantheon, calling it the glorification of 'criminals'. In his speech, the official used the term 'Eastern Lesser Poland', which provoked a stormy reaction in Kyiv against the backdrop of the mutual revocation of state awards between Zelenskyy and Nawrocki. 🇺🇦🇵🇱

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Arrest warrant and Interpol 'Red Notice': Monaco identifies suspect in attempted murder of Vadim Ermolaev

Politics 07/03/2026, 11:38

Monaco law enforcement has identified the suspect in the attempted murder of Vadim Ermolaev. 🚨 An arrest warrant has been issued, and an Interpol "Red Notice" is being prepared. The investigation is being conducted by three investigators on charges of forming a gang and attempted murder. 🕵️‍♂️💣

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Europe Alone: Poll Reveals Deep Crisis of Confidence in Own Defense and Dependence on the US

Politics 07/03/2026, 11:23

Europe wants independence but fears war: a poll shows that 58% of citizens do not believe in their armies' ability to protect their country. Finland and France are the only exceptions, confident in their own strength. 🇪🇺🛡️📉

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Estonia Opens the Door: NATO Members Can Officially Serve in the Estonian Defense Forces

Politics 07/03/2026, 11:19

Estonia is ready to accept NATO fighters into its ranks: the parliament is considering a law allowing foreigners to hold command positions in the Defence League. 🇪🇪🛡️ This decision comes into force in 2027 but is already sparking debates about the language barrier and the necessity of expanding the staff. Against this backdrop, Lithuania and Finland are changing laws regarding nuclear weapons. 🚨

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Lithuania prepares to lift constitutional ban on nuclear weapons: President Nausėda on NATO's 'grey zone'

Politics 07/03/2026, 11:16

Lithuania is ready to lift the constitutional ban on nuclear weapons. President Nausėda stated that parliamentarians are unanimous: Article 137 is outdated, and the country does not want to remain in NATO's 'grey zone'. This decision follows similar steps by Finland and the growth of Russian espionage activity in Europe. 🇱🇹🚀⚠️

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Diplomatic crisis: Russian MFA summons Swedish ambassador over drone attack on embassy in Stockholm

Politics 07/03/2026, 04:14

The Russian MFA summoned the Swedish ambassador over a drone attack on the embassy in Stockholm. Russian diplomats report that drones dropped paint and a simulated explosive, which Moscow considers a provocation and a violation of the Vienna Convention. 🇷🇺🇸🇪🚁

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