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Camp for 2000 Russian Soldiers: Netherlands Launches Large-Scale Trials of a New POW Center

Politics 06/17/2026, 11:39

The Netherlands has conducted exercises for the first time in 30 years involving the deployment of a camp for 2000 Russian POWs. The new facility in Groningen uses drones instead of guards and offers prisoners conditions comparable to the daily life of Dutch soldiers. 🇳🇱🚁🔒

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Weather in Ukraine on June 17: Rain and thunderstorms instead of heat — forecast from meteorologists

Politics 06/17/2026, 11:36

No heat in Ukraine on June 17: meteorologists promise comfortable +20...+26°C, but warn of rain and thunderstorms in the west and center of the country 🌧️☔. No precipitation is expected in Kyiv, but temperatures will start to rise by the end of the week. The climate is becoming increasingly contrasted — from downpours to droughts.

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Scandal in the European Parliament: President Demands Investigation into MP for Secret Meetings with the Kremlin

Politics 06/17/2026, 11:33

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has demanded an investigation into MP Fernand Kartheuser for secret meetings with Russian officials and trips to Moscow. The politician is suspected of violating the code of conduct and concealing the funding of his visits. The MP faces suspension from activities and loss of allowances. 🚨🇪🇺🇷🇺

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The Hormuz Paradox: Trump Opened the Strait, but Tankers Remain Stationary. Why Shipping is Paralyzed

Politics 06/17/2026, 11:18

Trump announced the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, but tankers remain stationary. More than 580 vessels are stuck in the Persian Gulf due to fear of shelling and mines. Why is shipping not recovering? 🚢💣🛑

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G7 and Trump: New Momentum for Ukraine and Tough Sanctions on Russian Energy

Politics 06/17/2026, 11:14

G7 leaders have released a statement on a new sanctions package targeting Russian energy and increased military aid to Ukraine. A key factor was Trump's agreement with Iran, which reopened the Strait of Hormuz, allowing the West to intensify pressure on Moscow without the risk of an oil price crisis. 🇺🇦🇷🇺🛑

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End of the Confrontation: US and Iran Agree on Historic Ceasefire and Sanctions Relief

Politics 06/17/2026, 11:03

🇺🇸 The US and Iran have agreed on a historic ceasefire: a memorandum on the cessation of hostilities and troop withdrawal will be signed this Friday in Switzerland. 🤝 Washington is lifting sanctions and allocating $300 billion for the reconstruction of Tehran's economy in exchange for the abandonment of nuclear weapons. 🚫⚔️

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Shock in Canada: Government Massively Revokes Citizenship Certificates for 'Lost Canadians'

Politics 06/17/2026, 03:38

Canada is massively revoking citizenship certificates for 'Lost Canadians'. Thousands of people who have already received passports must return them for verification due to doubts about the documents. This is destroying relocation plans and putting at risk those who have already started living in the country. 🇨🇦🚫📄

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Ukrainian Ballistics: How a New Missile Will Change the Country's Status and the Course of the War

Politics 06/17/2026, 01:19

Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov confirmed the creation of a domestic ballistic missile for strikes against Russia. According to him, this will change the country's status in the world and the course of the war. 🇺🇦🚀

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Trump's Barter: Pressure on Putin in Exchange for Help with Iran

Politics 06/17/2026, 00:48

Trump proposed a deal to Europe: pressure on Putin in exchange for help with Iran. The G7 summit began with anxiety but ended with optimism. Macron invited Trump to Versailles, and Zelenskyy extended negotiations. 🇺🇸🇪🇺🇺🇦

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Invisible to jammers: Russia deploys a jet drone on a non-standard frequency at the front

Politics 06/17/2026, 00:08

Ukrainian military forces have detected the appearance of a new Russian jet drone that is "invisible" to ordinary jammers. The secret lies in the non-standard 3.3 GHz frequency, which ensures high speed and signal penetration through obstacles. 🚁📡

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2030 is a realistic deadline: EU Ambassador confirms prospects for Ukraine's accession to the Union

Politics 06/16/2026, 23:46

Ukraine's accession to the EU by 2030 is a realistic goal, confirmed by EU Ambassador Katarina Maternova after the opening of the first negotiation cluster. 🇪🇺🤝 However, Brussels fears that Trump may interfere in the peace process. 🇺🇸🌍

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Demobilization or a new contract: how Ukrainian soldiers determine their fate

Politics 06/16/2026, 23:32

Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov explained how soldiers can determine their demobilization date. 🇺🇦 A "calculator" is planned to show the discharge term based on combat missions. A 2-year contract does not override the demobilization decree. ⚔️

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Defense Budget Blocked: Verkhovna Rada to Hold Emergency Session on Thursday

Politics 06/16/2026, 23:29

The Verkhovna Rada will meet on Thursday, June 18, to unblock the defense budget of 4.4 trillion hryvnias. The opposition initiated a procedure to annul the vote, depriving Zelenskyy and Stefanчук of the right to sign the law on army funding. 🇺🇦💰🚫

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Six Months of Advantage: How Ukraine Changed the Logic of War and Seized the Initiative

Politics 06/16/2026, 23:08

Minister Fedorov stated that Ukraine will maintain an advantage on the battlefield for at least six months thanks to new procurement and drones. Zelenskyy confirmed: Russia is losing the initiative on 12 fronts, while Ukrainian strikes on the rear, including the MNPS, are becoming more effective. 🇺🇦🚀

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"We are on the same team": Mykhailo Fedorov admits sharp disagreements with the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrsky

Politics 06/16/2026, 23:05

Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov admitted to sharp disagreements with the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrsky. 💥 The disputes concern financing and resource allocation, which delays important decisions. Experts link this to the struggle for influence between the ministry and the General Staff. 🇺🇦🔥

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Fedorov on strikes on Kyiv: 'This is Putin's agony and nerves' — the limit of Russia's capabilities and an attempt at moral pressure

Politics 06/16/2026, 23:01

Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov called the strikes on Kyiv "Putin's agony and nerves." According to him, this is the maximum Russia can accumulate over weeks, and it does not affect the front. As a result of the attack, 5 people died, and the Dovzhenko Film Studio costume collection burned down. 🇺🇦🔥

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Defect of the Soviet gyroscope: why the Russian 'Oreshnik' missile misses its targets

Politics 06/16/2026, 22:58

An investigation by Dallas Analytics revealed why the Russian 'Oreshnik' missile misses: instead of modern electronics, it uses the Soviet GU-503 gyroscope, which cannot be calibrated. Due to the breakdown of 1970s equipment, factories are forced to produce weapons without checking accuracy, while strikes on civilian objects in Bila Tserkva are explained by the Kremlin as "flight observation". 🚀🔧📉

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New motivational payments for all military personnel in Ukraine come into effect from June 1

Politics 06/16/2026, 22:55

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has introduced new motivational payments for all military personnel effective June 1, 2026. 💰 Allowances are independent of the contract type: both mobilized personnel and contractors will receive them. Bonuses for storming operations and rear work will be credited by July 20. 🇺🇦

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