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Military Salaries in Ukraine: Reform, New Contracts, and Amounts up to 400,000 Hryvnias

Politics 06/09/2026, 13:38

🇺🇦 Ukraine is preparing a reform of military salaries: the minimum will be raised to 30,000 hryvnias, and infantry at the front will be able to receive up to 400,000. The parliament may discuss the issue as early as this week. 💰🔫

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A new level of pressure: The EU has begun physically inspecting vessels of Russia's shadow fleet

Politics 06/09/2026, 13:20

The EU has moved from monitoring to actual inspections of vessels of Russia's shadow fleet in the Mediterranean Sea. 🚢🚫 Operation IRINI has been granted the right to detain vessels suspected of violating sanctions. The first precedent occurred with the tanker MV Oneiroi, which was inspected for transporting Russian oil. 🇪🇺🇺🇦

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Split in the Kremlin: Zelenskyy Claims Disagreements in Putin's Circle Over the War

Politics 06/09/2026, 13:06

Zelenskyy claims a split in Putin's circle: part of the elite wants to end the war due to the economic crisis. 📉 The Ukrainian President outlined conditions for peace and emphasized Kyiv's unchanged stance on territory. Meanwhile, security in the Kremlin has been tightened following the killing of Khamenei. 🛡️🇺🇦

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Massive Strike: Russia Launched Over 150 Drones and Missiles at Ukraine — Casualties in Chuhuiv and Large-Scale Air Defense Response

Politics 06/09/2026, 12:59

🚨 At night, Russia launched over 150 drones and missiles at Ukraine — casualties in Chuhuiv, destruction across the country. Air defense shot down 146 targets, but 17 drones and 2 missiles reached their targets. 🛡️ Ukrainian interceptor drones can now autonomously destroy Shaheds — 95% process automation!

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JD Vance: The US and Israel Do Not Always Share the Same Goals Regarding Iran

Politics 06/09/2026, 12:37

US Vice President JD Vance openly declared a divergence of interests between Washington and Jerusalem regarding Iran 🇺🇸🇮🇱. The US top priority is the nuclear deal, even if Israel disagrees. Amidst missile strikes and retaliatory attacks, Trump called for restraint, but Tel Aviv ignored the request. ⚖️🚀

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Tents in the metro or shelter cars: Kyiv proposes a radical solution to protect citizens

Politics 06/09/2026, 12:34

Kyiv has proposed using metro cars as bomb shelters to rid stations of tents and increase people's safety. The petition author believes this will protect trains from attacks and assist in evacuation. So far, less than 10% of the required signatures have been collected. 🚇🇺🇦

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Documents burned, apartment remains: how Ukrainians can prove ownership without paper originals

Politics 06/09/2026, 12:21

Ukrainians who have lost property documents due to the war can prove ownership without originals — especially if the property was registered before 2013 🏠📄. The Ministry of Justice explained how to do this through PCNAP, a notary, or the court. Registration in the register is mandatory for compensation under the «єВідновлення» program 💰. #realestate #Ukraine #documents

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Urgent Digitization: Deadline of June 10 for Ukrainians with Employment Books from Before 2004

Politics 06/09/2026, 12:17

🇺🇦 Urgent deadline for Ukrainians: by June 10, employment books must be digitized if work began before 2004. How to upload scans to the PFU portal and how to confirm work experience if the enterprise is in a combat zone? We look into the details. ⏳📄

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Breakthrough in negotiations: Ukraine and Hungary agree on key conditions to start EU accession talks

Politics 06/09/2026, 12:14

Ukraine and Hungary have achieved a breakthrough by agreeing on 10 out of 11 requirements to start EU accession negotiations. 🇪🇺🤝🇺🇦 The only disputed issue regarding quotas for minorities has been referred for discussion to the Council of Europe. However, new challenges are already awaiting Kyiv: Bulgaria is preparing its own demands regarding language education. 🇧🇬📚

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Sanctions against Israel: UK and allies block E1 project due to threat to two-state solution

Politics 06/09/2026, 12:10

🇬🇧 The UK and 9 Western countries are preparing sanctions against Israel due to construction in the E1 zone. London believes the project will destroy the chance for a Palestinian state. MPs are already pressuring businesses to boycott tenders. 🏗️🚫

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Kaja Kallas: EU Prepares 80 New Sanctions and a Blow to Russia's 'Shadow Fleet'

Politics 06/09/2026, 04:31

Kaja Kallas announced a new blow to Russia: the EU is preparing 80 new sanctions and a strike against the 'shadow fleet'. 🇪🇺💰 According to the head of EU diplomacy, the aggressor's losses have already reached $1.5 trillion. The redistribution of a €6.6 billion fund to aid Ukraine is also being discussed against the backdrop of weakening US positions. 🇺🇦🔒

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Strategic Failure: US at the UN Calls on Iran and Cuba to Halt Support for Russia

Politics 06/09/2026, 03:55

The US representative at the UN harshly criticized Russia's actions, calling the invasion a strategic failure. Dan Negrea called on Iran and Cuba to immediately cease support for Moscow and confirmed the US readiness for peace negotiations. 🇺🇸🇺🇦

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Arms Race 2025: US Doubles Nuclear Spending, Russia Drops in Rankings

Politics 06/09/2026, 03:38

The US has doubled nuclear spending, surpassing all competitors combined. 🇺🇸🚀 The UK overtook Russia in the funding rankings, while North Korea promises "exponential" growth of its arsenal. 🌍💣

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Glowing Dove in the Sky of Yerevan: How Pashinyan's Final Campaign Went

Politics 06/09/2026, 02:33

Pashinyan's final campaign in Yerevan featured an incredible show: hundreds of drones formed a dove with an olive branch in the sky 🕊️✨. The politician urged those who want peace to vote for him. See how it looked! 🇦🇲

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Radical savings: Hungarian MPs massively cut their own salaries and abolished benefits

Politics 06/09/2026, 02:11

Hungarian MPs have unanimously cut their own salaries by 40% and abolished benefits to save the budget. Prime Minister Magyar calls this a fight against Orbán's corruption. Meanwhile, Hungary has unblocked EU funds for Ukraine's air defense and reached an agreement on the rights of the Hungarian minority. 🇭🇺🇺🇦💰

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Xi Jinping's Visit to Pyongyang: Beijing Rushes to Regain Control over Kim

Politics 06/09/2026, 01:51

🇨🇳 Xi Jinping arrived in Pyongyang with a visit that became a response to the DPRK's rapprochement with Russia. 🇷🇺 Beijing wants to regain control over the North Korean regime and present itself as a regional leader. 🌍 The visit has a global subtext and a challenge to the US.

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Zelenskyy proposes using proceeds from Chelsea sale to purchase missile defense systems for Ukraine

Politics 06/09/2026, 01:47

Zelenskyy proposed to Starmer that proceeds from the sale of Chelsea be used to purchase missile defense systems for Ukraine. The President reminded that "Russian money" should go towards the country's defense. Britain has reserved 2.4 billion pounds, but due to a dispute with Abramovich, the funds have not yet been transferred, and authorities are preparing for court. ⚽🇺🇦🇬🇧

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Pashinyan's Victory and Trump's Strategy: The US Announces Support for Armenia and the Launch of the TRIPP Corridor

Politics 06/09/2026, 01:43

Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated Nikol Pashinyan on his election victory and announced the launch of the strategic TRIPP corridor. 🇺🇸🤝🇦🇲 The project will connect Azerbaijan and Turkey through Armenia under US management for 99 years, while preserving Armenian sovereignty.

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