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A Turning Point in School Education: How Military Training Will Become Half of the OBZR Course

Politics 06/26/2026, 20:25

From 2026, military training in Russian schools will take up 50% of the OBZR lesson time. The program includes drone control, shooting, and tactical medicine. The Ministry of Education is preparing schoolchildren for service through field training camps at "Avangard" centers. 🇷🇺🎖️🚁

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US Sanctions Review: Who and Why Made It to the OFAC Delisting List

Politics 06/26/2026, 20:22

OFAC has made changes to the SDN sanctions list: seven Russian citizens, including Ivan Potanin and former top bank managers, as well as two ships and Turkish companies, have been removed from restrictions. 🇺🇸🚫📉

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Stubb on Russia's 'Total Failure': Three Strategic Defeats for the Kremlin and Ukraine's NATO Future

Politics 06/26/2026, 20:19

Finnish President Alexander Stubb declared Russia's total strategic failure in the war. In his view, the aggression led to NATO expansion and Ukraine's inevitable accession to the EU. 🇫🇮🇺🇦🇪🇺

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Beijing's New 'Gray Zone': China Expands Patrols East of Taiwan

Politics 06/26/2026, 20:06

China has expanded patrols east of Taiwan, shifting to "gray zone" tactics using civilian vessels. This poses a threat to the island's energy communications and has raised concerns among the US and EU countries. Taiwan has transferred anti-ship missile systems to the eastern direction. 🌊🚢⚠️

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Brussels Deadlock: Why France and Italy Are Blocking a Visa Ban for Russian Military Personnel

Politics 06/26/2026, 20:02

France and Italy have blocked part of the EU's 21st sanctions package due to a visa ban for Russian military personnel 🚫🇪🇺. Paris and Rome pointed out the technical impossibility of verifying combatant status at borders and proposed changing the legal mechanism. Additionally, the countries are disputing oil prices and restrictions on LNG tankers 🛢️⚖️.

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Secrets of the ex-minister's bail: how companies with zero profit paid 105 million hryvnias

Politics 06/26/2026, 19:59

Ukraine's ex-Energy Minister posted bail of 105 million hryvnias, but who paid? 🤔 Journalists found that the money was deposited by companies with zero profit and a dubious history. The "Scheme" investigation and registry data show that the legality of these funds is in question. 🚨💸

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Change of power in London will not change the course: UK reaffirms support for Ukraine and allocates new funds

Politics 06/26/2026, 19:56

The change of power in Britain will not change the course of support for Ukraine: David Lammy confirmed the consistency of London's policy. 🇬🇧🇺🇦 The United Kingdom has allocated an additional £290 million for the restoration and energy security of Ukraine. 💰 In addition, the country promises to strengthen sanctions against the RF and the fight against war financing. ⚖️

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«Vladimir, we will defend ourselves»: NATO launches a «defense-industrial revolution» and prepares a strike fist for the summit in Ankara

Politics 06/26/2026, 19:52

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte made a harsh warning to Putin: «Vladimir, we will defend ourselves». For the summit in Ankara, the Alliance is preparing a «defense-industrial revolution» and contracts for tens of billions to move from words to real weapons production. 🇳🇦🇷🇺🔫

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Fuel Crisis in Russia: How Strikes on Refineries Led to Shortages and Strict Limits at Gas Stations

Politics 06/26/2026, 19:49

Strikes on refineries have led to a fuel collapse in Russia: production has dropped by a quarter, and strict limits have been introduced at gas stations in 32 regions. The government is urgently seeking fuel through imports and banning exports in an attempt to prevent the market from collapsing. 🛢️📉🚫

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Without 'eyes' and 'hands': how the shutdown of Belarusian repeaters broke the 'Shahed' attack tactics on Ukraine

Politics 06/26/2026, 19:29

Ukraine has confirmed the shutdown of Belarusian repeaters for Russian drones. Serhiy "Flash" Beskrestnov stated that "Shaheds" have lost the ability for real-time control and reconnaissance. Attacks will continue, but will become "blind" and less effective. 🚀🚫🇺🇦

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Iran's Attack on Ships in the Strait of Hormuz: Trump Calls It a Violation of the Ceasefire Agreement

Politics 06/26/2026, 19:25

🚨 Iranian military forces attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz with drones. One drone hit a civilian vessel. Trump called it a violation of the ceasefire agreement. 🌍🚢

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Attack in the Strait of Hormuz: Iran Violates Ceasefire with the US and Sabotages Peace Process

Politics 06/26/2026, 19:19

Trump accuses Iran of violating the ceasefire: drones attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz. One drone hit a cargo ship, three were shot down. The peace process is at risk of collapse, and the UN humanitarian mission has been suspended. 🚢💥🇺🇸🇮🇷

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Putin's Rating Drops to Minimum Since Start of War: FOM Data and Kremlin Reaction

Politics 06/26/2026, 18:34

Putin's trust rating has dropped to 69% — a minimum since the start of the war. FOM data confirms growing dissatisfaction following attacks on Moscow, while intelligence services warn the Kremlin of a crisis lasting until autumn. 📉🇷🇺

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Tsahna on the war: A 'critical moment' for Russia is approaching, Europe needs strategic patience

Politics 06/26/2026, 18:17

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahna stated that a critical moment for Russia is approaching due to losses on the front. He called on the EU to show "strategic patience" and increase pressure to force the Kremlin to go to negotiations. 🇪🇺🇺🇦🚫🇷🇺

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The 'Dodomu' Platform: How Ukrainians Abroad Can Now Create a Return Plan

Politics 06/26/2026, 18:07

The 'Dodomu' platform was launched at the URC 2026 conference for those planning to return to Ukraine 🇺🇦. The service helps create a reintegration plan and find information about jobs and support. Already 43% of Ukrainians abroad intend to return home. 🏠📉

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Sanctions Return: US Revokes Temporary Exemptions for Rosneft and Lukoil

Politics 06/26/2026, 18:04

The US has officially revoked temporary exemptions from oil sanctions against Russia. Rosneft and Lukoil are once again under pressure. During the period of concessions, Russia earned more than $2 billion. 🛢️📉

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Digital Rotation: How the 'Army+' App is Changing the Rules for Military Transfers in Ukraine

Politics 06/26/2026, 17:51

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has launched testing of military transfers via the 'Army+' app. 📱 For now, the system works only for NCOs and enlisted personnel in two corps. Transfers are limited by the corps zone and quotas, but the process has become more transparent. 🇺🇦

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721,300 enemies and 33,000 drones: Oleksandr Syrskyi reveals the scale of the threat and the AFU's response plan

Politics 06/26/2026, 17:41

AFU Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi revealed the scale of the threat: 721,300 Russian soldiers on the front, while Moscow plans to use up to 33,000 drones daily. In response, Ukraine aims to produce 7 million UAVs by year-end and is already winning in sortie ratios at 2 to 1 🇺🇦🚁📉

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