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Lukashenko confident: war in Ukraine could end in 2026 — it all depends on 'a few people'

Politics 06/12/2026, 19:23

🇧🇾 Lukashenko confident: war in Ukraine could end in 2026 — it all depends on 'a few people'. 🇺🇦 Ukrainian army liberated over 600 km² since the start of the year, while British intelligence estimates Russian losses at 500,000. ⚖️ Zelensky: coming months are decisive. #Ukraine #Lukashenko #War2026

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A Phone Call Saved Iran: How Leaders of Qatar, UAE, and Pakistan Convinced Trump to Cancel the Strike

Politics 06/12/2026, 19:17

Trump canceled the strike on Iran after calls from the leaders of Qatar, UAE, and Pakistan 📞🇮🇷. They convinced him that a peace agreement is already ready. Instead of war — signing a treaty on the nuclear program. 🤝🌍

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Putin Announces Intensification of Strikes on Ukrainian Infrastructure in Response to Attacks on Russia

Politics 06/12/2026, 19:06

🇷🇺 Putin announced the intensification of strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure in response to attacks on Russia. According to him, the goal is to discourage Kyiv from attacking civilian objects. 🇺🇦🔥 #Putin #Ukraine #War

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Putin reveals the size of the grouping on the front: almost half of the Russian army is fighting Ukraine

Politics 06/12/2026, 18:59

Putin stated that more than 700,000 Russian military personnel are on the front in Ukraine — almost half of the entire Russian army. 🇷🇺📉 British intelligence estimates Moscow's losses at 500,000 people, while the number of contractors in Russia is falling by 20%. 📉💸

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Putin Reveals Russia's Plans to Create a 'Starlink Analog' for Controlling Heavy Drones

Politics 06/12/2026, 17:20

Vladimir Putin announced the launch of Russian satellites for drone control. According to him, the "Starlink analog" is already operational, and the constellation will be fully deployed by 2025. 🛰️🇷🇺

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Kyiv turns into a river: powerful downpour, hail, and flooding in the capital of Ukraine

Politics 06/12/2026, 16:49

Kyiv and the region were hit by a powerful storm: downpours turned streets into rivers, and cars are going underwater 🌧️🚗. Rescuers declared a yellow danger level due to hail and winds up to 20 m/s. Bad weather continues for the second day in many regions of Ukraine 🌪️.

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US and Iran on the Brink of a Deal: Ceasefire Memorandum Could Be Signed in Geneva Before the G7 Summit

Politics 06/12/2026, 16:06

Media reports suggest a potential signing of a memorandum between the US and Iran in Geneva before the G7 summit. The document could include a 60-day ceasefire and sanctions relief. Trump declared the war over, but Tehran has not yet confirmed participation in the ceremony. 🇺🇸🤝🇮🇷

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Ukraine launches a private recruitment market for foreigners: plan to double the number of legionnaires

Politics 06/12/2026, 15:59

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is launching a new recruitment market for foreigners with the involvement of private companies. 🇺🇦 The goal is to achieve a 1:1 parity between local fighters and legionnaires in the infantry. Experts warn: in winter, Russia may expand strikes on critical infrastructure. 🚂⚡

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Ukraine Army Reform: Who and When Will Be Eligible for Discharge

Politics 06/12/2026, 15:56

🇺🇦 By the end of the year, Ukraine will begin discharging military personnel who have been fighting since the start of the invasion. This is part of a large-scale army reform announced by Zelenskyy. Mass demobilization is currently not possible — priority is given to those who have been on the front lines the longest. ⚔️📅

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Ukraine changes the rules of the game: infantrymen to receive record salaries and new contracts with deferment

Politics 06/12/2026, 15:53

Ukraine introduces new rules for the army: infantrymen will receive up to 460,000 hryvnias and become the highest-paid in the world 🇺🇦💰. The Ministry of Defense announced three types of contracts with clear deferment from mobilization and the launch of a payment control system. 📉📈

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Alcohol and Lawlessness: Ombudsman Releases Disabled Persons from 'Corral' at Ternopil TCC

Politics 06/12/2026, 15:41

Disabled persons and people with mental disorders were found in the Ternopil TRSSC, where they were being illegally detained. The guard supervising the mobilized was drunk: alcohol in the blood exceeded the norm by 7 times. The Ombudsman released five citizens and recorded violations. 🚨🇺🇦

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Rebooting Ukrainian Vocational Education: New Standards, Equipment, and Programs from 2027

Politics 06/12/2026, 15:32

🇺🇦 Ukraine launches a major reboot of vocational education: new standards, equipment, and programs from 2027. Training will become more practical and adapted to the labor market. 🛠️📚 #education #vocational #Ukraine

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US Fatigue and Hope for Europe: How Ukrainians View External Support in 2026

Politics 06/12/2026, 15:09

Ukrainians are increasingly doubting the US, viewing them as war-weary, but trust in Europe is growing: 64% believe in the fairness of EU support. 🇺🇸📉🇪🇺📈

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Instead of peace — rockets: Zelenskyy warns of new wave of attacks and the threat of 'Oreshnik'

Politics 06/12/2026, 15:02

🚨 Zelenskyy: instead of peace — rockets. Russia does not give up attempts to strike Ukraine. In the coming days — high threat from 'Oreshnik'. Take care of yourself! 🇺🇦

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Oreshnik, which scares Ukraine: what the ghost city from which the missiles fly looks like

Politics 06/12/2026, 15:05

🚀 Oreshnik missiles, threatening Ukraine, are launched from the Kapustin Yar test range near the abandoned city of Znamensk. 🏙️ The city is in a neglected state, and its residents barely notice the launches. 🌍 The tests also damage Kazakhstan's ecology. #Oreshnik #KapustinYar #Znamensk

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Zelenskyy Announces Army Reform: New Contracts for Infantry and Salaries Up to 300,000 Hryvnias

Politics 06/12/2026, 14:59

Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a large-scale pay reform in the Armed Forces of Ukraine: infantrymen on the front line will receive up to 300,000 hryvnias, while the minimum salary in the rear will rise to 30,000. 🇺🇦💰 New contracts with clear service terms and expanded recruitment of foreign volunteers will come into effect as early as June.

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Logistical Collapse: How Strikes on Southern Bridges Forced Russia to Change Tactics

Politics 06/12/2026, 14:52

Strikes on southern logistics have paralyzed the offensive: assaults have been cut in half, and Russia is forced to compensate for losses with air power. The destruction of the Chonhar Bridge and the blockade of the R-208 highway have become critical choke points in the occupiers' supply chain. 🛑🚛💥

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13 hours in a shelter: hundreds of applicants in the Odesa region requested a retake of the NMT after exhaustion

Politics 06/12/2026, 14:41

🚨 In the Odesa region, 105 applicants requested a retake of the NMT after a 13-hour exam in shelters. The DCEEQ admits: exhaustion and air raids affected the results. 📉 #NMT #Odesa #Education

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