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Trump assesses Ukraine's position on the front lines: 'They are holding on'

Politics 06/17/2026, 23:27

Donald Trump stated that the Ukrainian army is "coping quite well" and "holding on" in the face of Russia's superior forces. Experts confirm his words with data on record military spending by the Kremlin and massive losses of Russian troops on the front lines 🇺🇸🇺🇦📉

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Poland explains the delay in transferring MiG-29s: from technical conditions to the political game of the president

Politics 06/17/2026, 23:20

Poland explains the delay in transferring MiG-29s to Ukraine: from modernization to President Nawrocki's politics 🇵🇱✈️ #Poland #Ukraine #MiG29 #MilitaryAid

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Islamabad Memorandum: US and Iran Release Agreement Text Ahead of Geneva Signing

Politics 06/17/2026, 23:17

The US has released the text of the "Islamabad Memorandum" with Iran following demands for transparency. The document will be signed in Geneva on June 19, however, Trump warned that without a final agreement on the nuclear program, strikes could resume 🇺🇸🇮🇷🔥

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Crimea under threat: Ukrainian Navy spokesperson Dmytro Pletenchuk confirms preparations for an amphibious landing

Politics 06/17/2026, 23:11

Ukrainian Navy spokesperson Dmytro Pletenchuk stated that Russian occupiers fear a marine landing in Crimea and are vigorously reinforcing the coastline. 🇺🇦🌊 Meanwhile, the Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to attack logistical hubs: the Chonhar Bridge and the crossing via the Arabat Spit are effectively out of service. 🚧🚫

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Ukraine Denies Attack on Bus with Children in Bryansk Region: 'It's an Information Provocation'

Politics 06/17/2026, 22:59

Ukraine denies the attack on a bus with children in the Bryansk region. Dmytro Lubyntsev called it a provocation. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed: on that day, drones did not fly over the region. 🚫🚌🇺🇦

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National and Religious Portrait of the Odesa Region: Data from a Large-Scale Social Survey

Politics 06/17/2026, 22:50

Results of a social survey in the Odesa region: 86% of residents consider themselves Ukrainians, and 73% advocate for severing ties between the UOC and the ROC. The majority of respondents want the Ukrainian language in churches and the unification of churches. 🇺🇦📊

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Trump issues ultimatum to Iran: 60 days for a deal or resumption of bombings

Politics 06/17/2026, 22:46

Trump has issued a tough ultimatum to Iran: 60 days to fulfill the terms of the deal or the US will resume bombing. The US President emphasized that he will not allow Tehran to acquire nuclear weapons. Meanwhile, Israel has not been granted access to the text of the agreement. 🇺🇸🇮🇷🚀

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Trump at the G7 Summit: 'We Prevented a Nuclear Holocaust' and a New Focus on Ukraine

Politics 06/17/2026, 22:39

Donald Trump at the G7 summit stated that he saved Israel from a 'nuclear holocaust' by Iran. After signing an agreement with Tehran, the US shifted its focus to Ukraine, however, Macron noted the Kremlin's unwillingness to negotiate. 🇺🇸🇮🇱🇺🇦

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Ukraine requests an additional $20 billion in military aid from allies

Politics 06/17/2026, 22:36

Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov stated the need to receive an additional $20 billion in military aid from allies. This issue will be discussed at the upcoming meeting in Ramstein, which includes more than 50 countries. 🇺🇦🤝🌍

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Trump on the war in Ukraine: Zelenskyy and Putin need to talk, but they don't know how

Politics 06/17/2026, 22:33

Donald Trump stated at the G7 summit that Zelenskyy and Putin need to talk urgently, but they don't know how to do it. The US President noted Russia's high losses and proposed holding negotiations on US territory to prevent evasion of dialogue. 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇷🇺

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Giorgia Meloni to propose a negotiator for Ukraine at the EU summit: who will become the mediator?

Politics 06/17/2026, 22:26

🇮🇹 Giorgia Meloni will nominate a negotiator for Ukraine at the EU summit — a representative from a "medium-sized country" will be chosen. 🤝 Agreement with Trump reached, but not guaranteed. 🕊️ Are peace talks possible this summer? The Kremlin remains silent for now.

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Kyiv residents face heating surcharges for January: how authorities and utility providers are responding

Politics 06/17/2026, 22:12

Kyiv residents are complaining about heating surcharges for January, when the city was left without heat due to shelling. Ombudsman Dmytro Lyubynets demands to verify the legality of the charges and protect consumers' rights. Vice Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba has taken the situation under control. 🔥🏠

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Macron on talks with Russia: Trump agrees that Moscow does not want peace

Politics 06/17/2026, 22:05

Macron stated that Trump agreed with G7 leaders: Russia does not want peace negotiations 🇺🇸🇫🇷🇷🇺. Zelenskyy is ready for dialogue, but Putin demands surrender. The US is considering a meeting on its territory as a way to prevent Moscow from evading talks 🤝🇺🇸

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Trump on sanctions against Russia: 'We are considering it' — reaction to falling oil prices

Politics 06/17/2026, 22:02

Donald Trump stated that the question of resuming sanctions against Russia is under consideration. The US President linked this to the current drop in oil prices and their possible return to last year's figures. 🛢️🇺🇸

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Pope Leo XIV Calls for Prayer for Peace Following Strike on Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra

Politics 06/17/2026, 21:55

Pope Leo XIV called for prayers for peace following the shelling of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. As a result of the attack on the Dormition Cathedral, frescoes and the iconostasis were damaged, and valuable relics were evacuated. The Pontiff expressed solidarity with the victims of the war and asked for hatred to be extinguished. 🕊️⛪🇺🇦

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Trump Refused to Blame Putin for the War: 'I'm Trying to Achieve Peace'

Politics 06/17/2026, 21:49

Trump refused to publicly blame Putin for the war, stating that it hinders negotiations. 🇺🇸🤝🇷🇺 The US President acknowledged the complexity of the conflict but proposed a "barter" to Europe in exchange for increased pressure on the Kremlin. Zelenskyy and Merz insist on negotiations only from the position of Ukraine's sovereignty. 🇺🇦🇩🇪

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Finland Lifts Ban on Nuclear Weapons: What This Means for European Security

Politics 06/17/2026, 21:45

Finland has lifted the ban on nuclear weapons! 🇫🇮💣 Parliament has passed a law allowing the import and deployment of nuclear warheads within the framework of NATO. Authorities emphasize: deployment is not planned for now, but this is an important step for the country's security. 🔥

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Bulgaria Blocks Part of the EU's 21st Sanctions Package: Patriarch Kirill at the Center of the Conflict

Politics 06/17/2026, 21:27

Bulgaria opposed part of the EU's 21st sanctions package, blocking measures against Patriarch Kirill. Sofia is trying to protect the Russian spiritual leader, which creates a precedent for a diplomatic deadlock in Brussels. 🇧🇬🇷🇺🚫

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