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Meeting of NATO leaders in Ankara discussing the expansion of the Drone Deal coalition with the inclusion of the Netherlands and Denmark

Drone Deal Expands: Netherlands and Denmark Officially Join the Drone Production Coalition

Politics 07/07/2026, 21:04

🚀 The Netherlands and Denmark have officially joined Drone Deal — an international coalition for drone and defense technology production. Signatures were put by Zelenskyy at the NATO summit in Ankara. 🇺🇦🤝🇳🇱🇩🇰 #DroneDeal #NATO #Defense

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Ukraine's Energy Minister discusses emergency measures to protect gas stations and ensure uninterrupted fuel supplies

Protecting Gas Stations and Ensuring Uninterrupted Supplies: The Ukrainian Government Takes Emergency Measures

Politics 07/07/2026, 21:00

The Ukrainian government is implementing new measures to protect gas stations and ensure uninterrupted fuel supplies to frontline regions. Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko confirmed there is no fuel shortage, despite regular Russian strikes on infrastructure. 🛢️🇺🇦

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Ukrainian soldier with drone in camouflage and mask against military vehicles — symbol of Operation 'Ashan'

Operation 'Auchan': How Ukrainian Drones Disrupted Russia's Offensive and Destroyed Over 1,100 Targets

Politics 07/07/2026, 19:58

Ukrainian Defense Forces conducted a successful Operation 'Auchan', destroying over 1,100 Russian targets and disrupting the enemy's offensive plans. 🚁💥 Defense Minister Fedorov confirmed the effectiveness of drone strikes on the deep rear, however, the Armed Forces of Ukraine command warns: Russia still retains significant potential for attacks. 🇺🇦🔥

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Elderly woman with glasses sits at table with laptop, checking wallet and counting coins — illustration for article on winter support for vulnerable groups in Ukraine

Winter support for the vulnerable: the Ukrainian government launches assistance programs as early as October

Politics 07/07/2026, 19:51

The Ukrainian government has launched preparations for winter support programs for vulnerable citizens. The Ministry of Social Policy plans to provide people with assistance as early as October, before the peak of the cold and the intensification of the situation on the front. 🇺🇦❄️

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Alexander Syrsky in military uniform at a desk with monitors in the background, discussing operational successes and the current situation in the war

Alexander Syrsky: Operational successes are there, but the turning point in the war has not yet arrived

Politics 07/07/2026, 19:48

General Syrsky assessed the situation on the front: the enemy is exhausted but retains offensive potential and tries to compensate for this with numbers. The length of the front has exceeded 1,250 km, and the priority remains the training of personnel and the development of frontline medicine 🇺🇦🛡️

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Negotiations between representatives of Ukraine and Estonia on drone production at the NATO forum in Ankara

Drone Deal: Ukraine and Estonia Sign Agreement on Joint Drone Production and Sky Protection

Politics 07/07/2026, 19:42

Ukraine and Estonia signed the Drone Deal agreement in Ankara 🇺🇦🤝🇪🇪. Estonia became the seventh partner of the initiative, providing for joint drone production and sky protection technologies for 10 years. 🚀

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Man working on a laptop by candlelight during a power outage in Ukraine

Power Outage Schedules in Ukraine: Where to Find Current Information and How to Act

Politics 07/07/2026, 19:39

⚡ Where to find the power outage schedule in Ukraine? YASNO, DTEK, and local oblenergo are the ones providing accurate information. Also: use powerful appliances from 10 to 16 — that way you help the country! 🌞

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Prince Harry in a blue suit after losing the lawsuit against Associated Newspapers

Prince Harry's Defeat: Court Dismisses Lawsuit Against Associated Newspapers

Politics 07/07/2026, 19:32

Prince Harry lost his lawsuit against Associated Newspapers: the judge dismissed the allegations of illegal data collection. The plaintiffs failed to prove the Daily Mail's guilt. 🏛️📉

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Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba at the Munich Security Conference, announcing a visit to China and calling for peace

Invitation from Beijing: Ukraine's MFA Announces Visit to China and Calls for Peace

Politics 07/07/2026, 19:29

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybyga received an invitation to visit China following negotiations in Ankara 🇺🇦🤝🇨🇳. Kyiv is calling on Beijing to play a more active role in achieving peace, despite the lack of response to data regarding component supplies to the RF. The Deputy Permanent Representative of the PRC to the UN has already called for an immediate ceasefire 🕊️.

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Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy stand side by side against the backdrop of the Ukrainian flag, Trump makes a fist gesture symbolizing support or determination in the context of negotiations in Ankara

Trump and Zelenskyy in Ankara: New Hopes for Ukraine and Skepticism from Allies

Politics 07/07/2026, 19:19

🇺🇦🇺🇸 Zelenskyy and Trump's meeting in Ankara: hopes for a breakthrough or new doubts? Ukraine has strengthened, but allies do not expect a miracle. #NATO #Ukraine #Trump

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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Donald Trump walk down a hallway during a meeting, discussing the anti-ballistic coalition

Zelenskyy on meeting with Trump: 'Combat mood' and anti-ballistic coalition

Politics 07/07/2026, 19:06

Zelenskyy announced the creation of an anti-ballistic coalition and declared a 'combat mood' ahead of the meeting with Trump. The main topic of negotiations will be air defense and Patriot systems. 🇺🇦🇺🇸🛡️

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Person installing front license plate on car, illustrating debate over mandatory front plates in Ukraine

Ukrainians demand to cancel front license plates on cars: new petition to the Cabinet of Ministers

Politics 07/07/2026, 18:56

In Ukraine, drivers have launched a petition demanding the abolition of mandatory front license plates on passenger cars. The author of the initiative claims that plates spoil the car's appearance and require drilling into the body, while the rear plate and cameras are sufficient for identification. 🚗🇺🇦

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Shadow fleet tanker at sea, symbolizing massive strikes on Russia's logistics and energy sector

12 'Shadow Fleet' Tankers in 24 Hours: Massive Strikes on Russia's Logistics and Energy Sector

Politics 07/07/2026, 18:49

Ukrainian drones struck 12 Russian 'shadow fleet' tankers in the Sea of Azov within 24 hours. Additionally, 5 substations and a GDS in Crimea were targeted. Since the beginning of July, 37 energy facilities have been destroyed. 🚢💥🇺🇦

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Petro Poroshenko in front of EU member flags discussing Ukraine's 70 billion euro recovery plan

70 Billion Euro Plan: Czech Republic to Support Ukraine's Reconstruction, But Not With Its Own Money

Politics 07/07/2026, 18:14

The Czech Republic has defined its role in Ukraine's reconstruction: Andrej Babiš supported the 70 billion euro plan but refused to pay from his own budget. President Pavel believes that refusing to participate would be a strategic mistake for Prague. 🇨🇿🇺🇦

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a meeting discussing critical air defense shortage and aid from Canada

Zelenskyy confirms critical air defense shortage: Canada delivers $900 million aid package

Politics 07/07/2026, 17:56

Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Ankara admitted a critical shortage of air defense systems. 🇺🇦 Canada has delivered a $900 million aid package, and new deliveries are already on the way. 🇨🇦

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Donald Trump in a suit and red tie in front of American flags discussing prospects for a peace agreement on Ukraine after talks with Putin and Zelensky

Trump on the War in Ukraine: 'They Want to Make a Deal' — Forecast After Talks with Putin and Zelenskyy

Politics 07/07/2026, 17:47

Trump told Erdoğan that Russia and Ukraine want to make a deal for peace. The US President admitted he has seen the horrors of drone warfare and hinted at the imminent end of the conflict. On July 8, Zelenskyy will meet with Trump at the NATO summit. 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇷🇺

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Marine Le Pen speaking at a political rally, raising her hand in a gesture to address the audience

Marine Le Pen gets a chance at the presidency: court lifts ban but imposes electronic ankle monitor

Politics 07/07/2026, 16:26

The Paris court lifted the ban on Marine Le Pen's presidential campaign but ordered her to wear an electronic ankle monitor. The far-right leader admitted guilt in embezzlement but can now run, although she herself doubts participating in campaigning while wearing the bracelet. ⚖️🇫🇷

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Drone by manufacturer 'Vuriiy' at exhibition: SBU investigates billion-dollar contracts for price inflation

Raids on drone manufacturer 'Vyriy': SBU investigates billion-dollar contracts for price inflation

Politics 07/07/2026, 16:30

🚨 Raids on drone manufacturer 'Vyriy': SBI investigates billion-dollar contracts for price inflation. The company calls it an information attack but continues supplies to the army. #Ukraine #Drones #SBI

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