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Zelensky Urges EU to Accelerate Ukraine's Accession: 'We Have Earned the Right to Move Faster'

Politics 06/15/2026, 22:35

Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine has earned accelerated EU accession as a response to Russian aggression. The President emphasized Kyiv's readiness to open all negotiation clusters, noting that the first one has already been launched in Brussels. 🇺🇦🇪🇺

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Meeting in the US: Zelenskyy and Trump Discuss a Format Putin Will Find Hard to Refuse

Politics 06/15/2026, 22:30

Zelenskyy and Trump discussed a format for a meeting with Putin in the US that the Russian leader will find hard to refuse. If the Kremlin refuses again, the West is preparing additional pressure. 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇷🇺

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The End of the Orbán Era: Hungary Introduces Constitutional Ban on the Return of the Former Prime Minister to Power

Politics 06/15/2026, 22:01

The Hungarian parliament has made a historic decision: amendments have been introduced to the constitution limiting the Prime Minister's term to 8 years. The law, with retroactive effect, permanently closes the path to power for Viktor Orbán, who ruled the country for 16 years. The opposition calls this "personal bias," but the era of Fidesz is over.

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Blow to a Holy Site: Zelenskyy Discusses Attack on the Lavra with Patriarch Bartholomew

Politics 06/15/2026, 21:54

🔥 Zelenskyy discussed the strike on the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra with Patriarch Bartholomew. He called the attack "barbarism without justification". The President invited the Patriarch to Ukraine. 🇺🇦⛪️

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UN Verdict: The Sea of Azov is not a 'Russian Lake'. Tribunal confirms Ukraine's rights and Russia's violations

Politics 06/15/2026, 21:51

The UN Arbitral Tribunal has issued a verdict: the Sea of Azov is not a 'Russian Lake', but internal waters shared by two countries. The court confirmed Ukraine's sovereign rights and recognized Russia's violations during the construction of the bridge and laying of cables due to the lack of an environmental impact assessment. 🌊⚖️

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New Army Contracts in Ukraine: Three Service Types, High Pay, and Mobilization Deferral

Politics 06/15/2026, 21:48

As of June 15, three new types of military contracts are in effect in Ukraine. 🇺🇦 Infantrymen and shock troops can receive up to 460,000 UAH, and all contractors will receive a mobilization deferral after service. 📉💰

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Ukraine accuses UNESCO of inaction after strike on Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra

Politics 06/15/2026, 21:44

Ukraine criticized UNESCO for refusing to name Russia as the aggressor after the strike on the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. As a result of the attack, people were killed, and a fire destroyed a unique collection of costumes at the Dovzhenko film studio. 🔥🏛️

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Trump after Iran: '25,000 deaths per month' — US shifts focus to peace in Ukraine

Politics 06/15/2026, 21:41

🇺🇸 Trump shifts focus from Iran to Ukraine: '25,000 deaths per month is unacceptable'. Meeting with Zelenskyy and Putin at G7 is being prepared. 🤝🕊️

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The End of the Orbán Era: Hungary Adopts Amendments Permanently Closing the Path to Power for the Former Prime Minister

Politics 06/15/2026, 19:39

Hungary Rewrites History: Parliament Adopts Amendment Permanently Closing Orbán's Path to Power. ⚖️ Exclusive analysis of the consequences for the country's politics and the fate of the former Prime Minister.

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Change in Zelenskyy's route: why the Ukrainian delegation is flying to the G7 summit via Chisinau

Politics 06/15/2026, 19:33

The Ukrainian delegation is flying to the G7 summit via Chisinau, bypassing Poland. 🇺🇦✈️ The route change coincided with a diplomatic crisis over the UPA, but Kyiv claims the reason is security only. We analyze the flight details and political subtext. 🇨🇭🇫🇷

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Diplomatic Battle in Versailles: How Europe is Trying to Convince Trump Not to Abandon Ukraine

Politics 06/15/2026, 19:30

🇪🇺 Europe is preparing a special strategy for Trump at the G7 summit: to convince him that Ukraine is currently winning the war. Macron is using personal connections and arguments about "loving winners" to keep the US from withdrawing support for Kyiv. 🇺🇸🇺🇦

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EU's 15th Sanctions Package: Blow to the 'Shadow Fleet', Defense Industry, and 'Putin's Confessor'

Politics 06/15/2026, 19:24

The EU has adopted the 15th sanctions package: the 'shadow fleet', defense industry suppliers, and Metropolitan Tikhon are hit. Brussels expanded the blacklists to block circumvention channels and combat hybrid threats. 🚫🌍 #Sanctions #EU #Politics

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Ukraine and the EU: Start of the First Round of Accession Negotiations

Politics 06/15/2026, 19:20

🇪🇺🇺🇦 The first round of negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU has officially opened! Ursula von der Leyen called it a "huge step forward." Ukraine has fulfilled its part of the reforms — now it's the EU's turn. 🚀 #Ukraine #EU #Negotiations

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Ursula von der Leyen at the G7 Summit: Conditions for Peace in Lebanon and the Threat of Iran's Nuclear Program

Politics 06/15/2026, 19:14

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for the cessation of Iran's nuclear program and the establishment of peace in Lebanon at the G7 summit. She also warned about the danger of using energy dependence as a weapon. 🌍⚡ #G7 #Europe #Iran

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End of an era? Mahmoud Abbas sets Palestinian elections for 2027 under Western pressure

Politics 06/15/2026, 19:11

Mahmoud Abbas signed a decree for elections in Palestine: presidential in 2027, parliamentary in 2026. The West demanded reforms, but experts fear a new cancellation of the vote. 🇵🇸🗳️

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Itamar Ben-Gvir: Israel Will Not Act Under External Pressure and Will Continue Strict Measures in Lebanon

Politics 06/15/2026, 19:09

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stated that the country will not act under external pressure and will continue strict measures in Lebanon. He emphasized that Israel is obliged to protect its citizens, even if this requires difficult decisions. 🇮🇱🔥

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Regime Change in Tehran: Bezalel Smotrich Outlines Israel's Strategic Goals

Politics 06/15/2026, 19:06

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich voiced Tel Aviv's ambitious plans: the country intends to pursue a change of power in Iran. According to the official, joint efforts with the US have already weakened the regime, but the fight to prevent the creation of nuclear weapons in Tehran will continue by all available means. 🇮🇱🚫🇮🇷

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New Blow from Brussels: EU Expands Sanctions Against Russian Defense Industry, 'Shadow Fleet' and Propagandists

Politics 06/15/2026, 19:03

The EU has adopted a new sanctions package against Russia: the defense industry, 'shadow fleet', and propagandists are hit. The list includes the Izhevsk Aviation Plant, Lukoil and Gazprom Neft structures. An entry ban for former Russian military personnel into the EU has also been introduced. 🚫🇪🇺🇷🇺

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