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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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Combat unmanned Sea Baby boat with machine gun in action at sea — key element of strike against Russian tanker off Crimea

Strike on the 'shadow fleet': how Sea Baby hit a Russian tanker off the coast of Crimea

Politics 07/09/2026, 17:27

The SBU carried out a successful operation in the Black Sea: the Sea Baby maritime drone struck the Russian tanker Blue off the coast of Crimea. The vessel, part of the 'shadow fleet', sustained serious damage despite attempts by Russian aviation to intercept it. This is another strike on the logistics funding the war. ⚓🚢💥

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Group photo of NATO leaders at the summit in Ankara discussing military purchases and peace negotiations

NATO Summit in Ankara: $50 Billion in Procurement, €70 Billion for 2026, and Peace Treaty Negotiations

Politics 07/09/2026, 17:12

The NATO Summit in Ankara defined the future of aid to Ukraine: €70 billion for 2026 and commitments for 2027. Alliance countries announced $50 billion in procurement and expanded weapons production. Trump and Zelenskyy discussed a peace agreement, while Ukraine is negotiating Patriot licenses. 🇺🇦🇳🇦🇹🇴

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A person holds a candle in the dark, symbolizing rolling power outages in Crimea amid an energy collapse and Ukrainian strikes.

Energy Collapse in Crimea: Ukrainian Strikes, Rolling Blackouts, and Critical Water Shortages

Politics 07/09/2026, 17:16

Crimea remains without light and water for the third day: AFU launched new strikes on the power grid, hitting 6 substations and 19 tankers of the "shadow fleet". Residents complain about the lack of food and truthful information. 🔥🚫⚡

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Destroyed homes in Vishneve after the attack: scale of destruction requiring 3 billion hryvnias for reconstruction

3 billion hryvnias for reconstruction: how Ukraine will help Vyshneve after the devastating attack

Politics 07/09/2026, 17:02

The Government of Ukraine has allocated 3.04 billion hryvnias for the reconstruction of Vyshneve following the attack on July 6. The funds will be used to assist victims, repair housing, and restore infrastructure. President Zelenskyy has ordered the SBU and intelligence services to investigate the circumstances of the explosions. 🏚️💸🇺🇦

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump in Ankara discussing Patriot production and upcoming visit to Kyiv

Trump and Zelenskyy in Ankara: From a 'park fight' to Patriot production and a visit to Kyiv

Politics 07/09/2026, 16:54

The meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump in Ankara has concluded. The leaders discussed a peace agreement, the production of Patriot systems in Ukraine, and a possible visit by the US President to Kyiv. Trump compared the war to a 'fight in the park' and commented on long-range strikes. 🇺🇸🇺🇦🤝

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Vladimir Putin at a military parade, illustrating the article on Russia's war spending with Ukraine

The Cost of War: GUR General Reveals What Portion of Russia's Budget Putin Spends on the War Against Ukraine

Politics 07/09/2026, 16:48

GUR General Vadym Skibitsky revealed shocking statistics: 47% of the Russian budget is currently being spent on the war against Ukraine. 🇷🇺💸 Moscow is at the peak of 'Iskander' ballistic missile production and is frantically looking for new sources of financing, including private capital. 🚀📉

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Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Ankara summit, discussing Trump's potential visit to Kyiv

Trump Responds to Question About Visiting Kyiv: 'I'll Go, Why Not?'

Politics 07/09/2026, 16:34

Donald Trump confirmed his desire to visit Kyiv but warned that security services are unlikely to allow it during the war. 🇺🇸🇺🇦 "I'll go, why not?", he answered journalists. Meanwhile, his envoys are not being let into Ukraine, although they travel to Moscow regularly.

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Meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the NATO summit in Ankara, where Trump called Pavel Palisa a great hero

Trump Calls Pavlo Palisa a 'Great Hero': Details of Warm Words in Ankara

Politics 07/09/2026, 16:31

🇺🇸 Donald Trump called Ukrainian officer Pavlo Palisa a "great hero" during negotiations in Ankara. 🇺🇦 The Colonel, known by the callsign "Hunter," received high praise from the American leader for his work. #Ukraine #Trump #Palisa

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Donald Trump in front of US flag confirms US NATO membership and arms sales

Trump confirms: US remains in NATO and will continue arms sales

Politics 07/09/2026, 16:27

Donald Trump has officially confirmed that the US will remain in NATO, despite past threats to withdraw from the Alliance. 🇺🇸🤝 The leader also stated his readiness to continue selling weapons to anyone interested, regardless of the purpose of their use. 🛡️

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Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin shake hands during a meeting, with flags of the USA and Russia in the background, discussing the possibility of ending the war

Trump on talks with Putin: 'Why not end the war?' — Zelensky's reaction and summit details in Ankara

Politics 07/09/2026, 16:21

🇺🇸 Trump stated that Putin wants to end the war in Ukraine quickly and proposed Zelensky convey this message to him. 🤝 Zelensky sarcastically refused a visit to Moscow. Work on a peace agreement continues, but the process is complex. #Trump #Putin #Zelensky #Ukraine #Peace

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seated at a desk during an official meeting, Ukrainian flag in background — in context of his sarcastic reply to Donald Trump about visiting Moscow

"Ukrainian drones are flying there": Zelenskyy sarcastically answers Trump's question about a trip to Moscow

Politics 07/09/2026, 16:25

🇺🇦 Zelenskyy sarcastically answered Trump's question about a trip to Moscow: "Ukrainian drones are flying there — it is unsafe". 🇺🇸 Trump asked directly, Zelenskyy answered with humor — but behind the joke lies a serious position: a meeting only in a neutral country. #Zelenskyy #Trump #Ukraine #PeaceNegotiations

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Donald Trump in a black suit and red tie in an industrial setting, discussing the peace agreement with Zelensky in Ankara

Trump on the Ukraine Peace Deal: 'It's Like a Fight in the Park' — Details of the Conversation with Zelensky in Ankara

Politics 07/09/2026, 16:15

Trump and Zelensky discussed the peace deal in Ankara: the US President compared the war to a 'fight in the park' and acknowledged the complexity of the process. In addition to diplomacy, the NATO summit is addressing the issue of Patriots 🇺🇸🇺🇦🤝

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Donald Trump in a business suit, announcing the transfer of Patriot missile production rights to Ukraine

Trump Announces Transfer of Patriot Missile System Production Rights to Ukraine: 'We'll Show Them How to Make Them'

Politics 07/09/2026, 16:08

Donald Trump told Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the US will transfer the right to produce Patriot missile systems to Ukraine. 🇺🇸🇺🇦 The US President promised that American companies would help set up the production of these systems, acknowledging that it is a complex but feasible task. This decision aims to solve the problem of an acute shortage of missiles for intercepting ballistic missiles. 🚀🛡️

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