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Lake in Crimea with residential buildings in the foreground, illustrating the water collapse issue

Water collapse in Crimea: Residents of nine cities and three districts will be left without water on July 7

Politics 07/07/2026, 14:10

On July 7, residents of 9 cities and 3 districts in occupied Crimea will be left without water. Occupiers attribute this to repairs, but the real cause is strikes on energy facilities and fires at substations. 🔥💧 Strict supply schedules are in effect in villages, and water is being delivered by tankers in Yevpatoria.

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Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine's GUR, in a black jacket with emblems, explains Ukraine's stance on Minsk

Lukashenko Heard: Budanov Explains Why Minsk Will Not Become a New Front for Ukraine

Politics 07/07/2026, 14:03

The Head of the President's Office, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that Lukashenko has "heard" Kyiv and understands that a war with Ukraine will lead to the collapse of Belarus. According to Budanov, Minsk is caught between a "strangling" Russia and Ukraine, so there are currently no visible threats from the north. 🇺🇦🤝🇧🇾

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Kyrylo Budanov, head of SBU, in military uniform against Ukrainian symbolism — discussing the possibility of mobilization in Russia

Budanov on Russia: Mobilization is technically possible, but elites are not yet ready to decide

Politics 07/07/2026, 13:57

Kirill Budanov stated that Russia is technically ready to carry out a new mobilization this year, similar to the one that took place in 2022. According to him, the State Duma elections will not be an obstacle to conscription, and social tension has not yet turned into active citizen action. 🇷🇺🔥

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Ukrainian soldier with a portable air defense system in the field, ready to counter drone attacks

Massive Attack on Ukraine: Air Defense Shot Down 108 of 123 Drones, but Threat Remains

Politics 07/07/2026, 13:53

🇷🇺 Russia attacked Ukraine with 123 drones: Air defense shot down 108, but the threat remains. People were killed in Kyiv, including an entire family. ⚠️ Citizens are reminded of the importance of following safety rules.

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Kyrylo Budanov in uniform, discussing Trump's position and the importance of victory to maintain US interest in Ukraine

Budanov on Trump's Position: 'The World Loves Winners' — How Ukraine Will Maintain US Interest

Politics 07/07/2026, 13:50

🇺🇸 Budanov reveals why Trump is changing his position on Ukraine: 'Everyone loves winners'. The Head of the Presidential Office emphasized that only real victories will attract US attention. ⚔️ He also warned about Poland's 'immature steps' and spoke about his relationship with Zelenskyy. #Ukraine #Trump #Budanov

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Kyrylo Budanov in office with Ukrainian flag in background — discussing prospects of ending war in 2026 and Donald Trump’s role in negotiations

Budanov on the chances of ending the war in 2026 and Trump's role in negotiations

Politics 07/07/2026, 13:47

The Head of the President's Office, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that the chances of ending the active phase of the war in 2026 are realistic. He commented on Donald Trump's role in negotiations and linked the prospects for peace with the current escalation. 🇺🇦🤝🇺🇸

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Person holding a smartphone displaying the 'Dodomu' app — Ukraine’s official platform for personalized return plans for Ukrainians abroad

Personal Return Plan: How the New 'Dodomu' Platform Works for Ukrainians Abroad

Politics 07/07/2026, 13:31

The 'Dodomu' platform has been launched to assist Ukrainians in returning home. The service creates a personalized reintegration plan in just 3 minutes: from finding housing to enrolling children in school. In the first week, over 10,000 people from Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic used the service. 🇺🇦🏠

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Person in blue raincoat holding Ukrainian flag under umbrella during heavy downpour on road with moving cars

Rain and thunderstorms in Ukraine: forecast for July 7 after Russian attack

Politics 07/07/2026, 13:27

🌧️ On July 7, Ukraine is expected to have variable cloudiness and rain in several regions. After a nighttime Russian attack, air quality in Vyshneve worsened, but rain helped clear the atmosphere. Heat is giving way — rain will continue through the end of the week. #weather #Ukraine #rain

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Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate, in uniform with patches reading 'БУДАНОВ' and 'КЕРІВНИК ОФІСУ ПРЕЗИДЕНТА' — warns of escalation peak with Poland

Budanov warns of escalation peak with Poland: 'We do not accept ultimatums'

Politics 07/07/2026, 13:24

Head of the President's Office Budanov warned of a peak in escalation in relations with Poland by July 11. The official stated that Kyiv will not accept ultimatums from partners and is ready to respond to Warsaw's "immature steps." 🔥🇺🇦🇵🇱

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Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate, in uniform with a 'Budanov' patch and Ukrainian emblem, against a backdrop of a microphone and formal setting, illustrating his role as a subordinate of President Zelenskyy.

Budanov on Zelenskyy: 'I am his subordinate'. How the 'break-in' period went between the head of intelligence and the president

Politics 07/07/2026, 13:14

GUR Head Kyrylo Budanov revealed details of his relationship with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an interview with RBC-Ukraine. The intelligence officer admitted the existence of a "transitional period" at the beginning of their work but emphasized that they have now successfully "gotten used to each other". "I am his subordinate, I am a military man" — Budanov described his position in the hierarchy. 🇺🇦🤝

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Moldovan government building with the national flag against a clear sky, symbolizing the context of new entry rules and challenges for Moldovan citizens in Russia

New entry rules: Moldovan citizens face coercion into Russian military service and hours-long interrogations

Politics 07/07/2026, 13:11

The Moldovan MFA has warned citizens about the risks of traveling to Russia: men are detained at the border, interrogated for up to 12 hours, and coerced into signing contracts with the Russian Ministry of Defense. 🇲🇩🚫🇷🇺

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Head of the Polish President's Chancellery added to the 'Mirotdvorets' database for statements about 'Eastern Lesser Poland'

Politics 07/07/2026, 13:01

Zbigniew Bogucki, Head of the Polish President's Chancellery, has been added to the 'Mirotdvorets' database for statements regarding 'Eastern Lesser Poland'. The official was labeled an 'anti-Ukrainian propagandist', and his words were deemed a threat to national security. 🇺🇦🇵🇱

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Polish MiG-29 fighter jet taking off, symbolizing potential transfer to Ukraine as part of a drone-for-jet compromise

Drones for Fighters: Poland Seeks a Compromise on Transferring MiG-29s to Ukraine

Politics 07/07/2026, 12:58

The Head of the Polish Ministry of Defence stated that the question of transferring new MiG-29s to Ukraine has not yet been resolved. Kyiv proposed an exchange: drones over two years in return for fighters. Warsaw is evaluating the proposal, insisting on the mutually beneficial nature of the deal rather than just aid. 🇵🇱✈️🤝🇺🇦

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German soldier on an armored vehicle in winter conditions, symbolizing the increase in NATO military spending

NATO Secretary General: Europe and Canada to Increase Defense Spending by $258 Billion

Politics 07/07/2026, 12:54

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced an increase in allies' defense spending by $258 billion. Germany plans to double its military budget to 5% of GDP by 2029 to respond to Trump's criticism. 🇩🇪🇺🇸🛡️

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French President Emmanuel Macron in a business suit, discussing the return of artifacts and business opportunities in Damascus

Macron in Damascus: France Returns Artifacts and Opens Doors for Business

Politics 07/07/2026, 12:51

Macron made a historic visit to Damascus, becoming the first French president in Syria since 2009. Leaders discussed TotalEnergies investments, security, and the return of 23 ancient artifacts. 🇫🇷🤝🇸🇾

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Finnish President Alexander Stubb in glasses and suit, discussing the front situation: Ukraine dominates, Russia loses positions

Stubb on the Frontline Situation: Ukraine Dominates, Russia Loses Ground

Politics 07/07/2026, 12:47

Finnish President Alexander Stubb stated that Ukraine is currently dominating the battlefield and is in the best position of the entire war. According to him, Russia has suffered its first net territorial losses since 2023, and public opinion in Moscow is changing. Stubb also emphasized that NATO needs Ukraine just as much as Ukraine needs the alliance. 🇺🇦🇫🇮🇷🇺

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Anton Milayev, great-grandson of Leonid Brezhnev, reflects on life challenges and refusal to return to Russia

«Survival is practically impossible»: Anton Milayev, great-grandson of Brezhnev, on the assaults on the Dnipro, debts, and refusal to return to Russia

Politics 07/07/2026, 00:18

Anton Milayev, the great-grandson of Leonid Brezhnev, who was captured by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, told about the reasons why he went to war: debts and propaganda. He admitted that he is afraid to return to Russia due to the risk of execution, and described the horror of the assaults on the Dnipro. 🇺🇦🇷🇺

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Rescuers and medics in protective vests and helmets carry medical equipment after a massive attack in Vyshneve, Kyiv region

Day of Mourning in Kyiv Region: Aftermath of Mass Attack and Destruction in Vishneve

Politics 07/07/2026, 00:12

Day of Mourning declared in Kyiv region: 8 people killed in mass attack. 🕯️ Streets destroyed in Vishneve, dozens of homes damaged, over 600 residents evacuated. Head of RMA emphasized that Russia is deliberately targeting civilians. 🇺🇦🚨

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