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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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NATO headquarters in Brussels with organizational flags, symbolizing the new mechanism for financing Ukraine's defense until 2027

New defense financing mechanism for Ukraine: NATO prepares response to challenges until 2027

Politics 07/07/2026, 00:09

🇺🇦 Ukraine's partners have presented a new defense financing mechanism until 2027. 🇺🇸 Trump will meet with Zelenskyy in Ankara. ⚠️ Russia may launch a strike before the NATO summit.

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Panoramic view of Kyiv with Dnipro River and bridge: people relax on observation deck, city scarred by night strikes visible — reflecting its drop in The Economist ranking

Kyiv among the bottom of The Economist's ranking: drop from 117th to 166th place amid night strikes

Politics 07/07/2026, 00:06

Kyiv dropped 50 positions in The Economist's liveability ranking, taking 166th place out of 173. The decline is linked to the war and infrastructure destruction. News of the new status coincided with a powerful missile strike by the RF on the capital and the death of a family in Kyiv. 🇺🇦🏚️📉

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Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy in front of the Ukrainian flag, Trump makes a fist gesture

Trump assesses Ukraine's successes: how long-range strikes are changing the US view of the war

Politics 07/06/2026, 23:17

Donald Trump personally praised Ukraine for its successes in long-range drone strikes, stating that Kyiv is "doing an excellent job." Zelenskyy believes this is changing the former US President's view of the war. A meeting in Ankara and a possible conversation with Putin lie ahead. 🇺🇸🇺🇦🤝

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Launch unit of the Patriot anti-aircraft missile in camouflage paint, part of Poland's military aid to Ukraine

Declassified aid scale: Poland reveals details of MiG-29 and Patriot missile deliveries to Ukraine

Politics 07/06/2026, 23:07

Poland has declassified details of military aid to Ukraine for 2022–2023: it involves 15 billion zlotys, MiG-29s, Mi-24s, and Patriot missiles. The Defense Minister expressed pride in the support, however, the country's president criticized the decision to publish the data. 🇵🇱🇺🇦🚀

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a black suit discussing potential consequences of attacks on Moscow

Zelenskyy: Attacks on Moscow Could Force Putin to Flee Beyond the Urals and Bring the War to an End

Politics 07/06/2026, 22:45

Zelenskyy told the Financial Times: massive attacks on Moscow could force Putin to flee beyond the Urals, bringing the war to an end. Kyiv has already proven the effectiveness of strikes by disabling the key Moscow Oil Refinery for several years. 🇺🇦🚁🔥

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in black shirt against Ukrainian flag — statement on seizing initiative in the sky and Russia losing control over the sea

The War Will Be Decided in the Sky: Zelenskyy Claims Initiative Seized and Russia Lost Control of the Sea

Politics 07/06/2026, 22:42

Zelenskyy stated that the outcome of the war will be decided in the sky, where Ukraine is already competitive. The President emphasized that Russia has lost control of the Black Sea, and the initiative has passed to Kyiv. 🇺🇦✈️🌊

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Operator controls a drone via a controller, symbolizing Ukrainian strikes beyond the Urals on the Omsk Refinery

Strike Beyond the Urals: Ukrainian Drones Cover 3000 km to Hit Omsk Refinery

Politics 07/06/2026, 22:39

🚀 Ukrainian drones cover 3000 km to strike Omsk Refinery — Russia's largest plant! 🔥 Fire at the ELOU-AVT-11 unit. Kyiv: "Forcing Moscow to peace by force" ⚔️ #OmskRefinery #Drones #Ukraine

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Ramzan Kadyrov during the exposure of a fake Kyiv photo staged in Grozny

Shot near Kyiv — a staged event in Grozny: how RBK and 'Novaya Gazeta' exposed Kadyrov's 2022 fake

Politics 07/06/2026, 22:32

🎥 Kadyrov's video "near Kyiv" is a fake! Filming took place in the basement of the "Akhmat" prison in Grozny. 🕵️‍♂️ The investigation by RBK and "Novaya Gazeta" revealed the details of the staging. #Kadyrov #Fake #Ukraine

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thoughtfully looks away, discussing the allocation of funds from the reserve fund for the reconstruction of Vishneve

Destruction in Vishneve: Zelenskyy and Sviridenko Allocate Funds from the Reserve Fund for Reconstruction

Politics 07/06/2026, 22:29

Vishneve has suffered the most extensive housing destruction during the war. Zelenskyy and Sviridenko have allocated funds from the reserve fund for reconstruction. Hundreds of people have been evacuated, and hundreds of rescuers are working at the scene. 🇺🇦🏚️🚨

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S-400 air defense system on duty: aftermath of radar strikes in Bryansk region

"Window of Opportunity": How strikes on radars in the Bryansk region led to the destruction of an S-400

Politics 07/06/2026, 22:26

Operators of the 413th "Raid" regiment destroyed an S-400 launcher in the Bryansk region. The strike was carried out during a massive Russian attack on Kyiv. Covert work to blind radars paved the way for the destruction of strategic targets. 🚀🇺🇦🚫

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a press conference demanding full account from SBU and intelligence regarding Vishneve incident

Vishneve under attack: Zelenskyy demands full account from SBU and intelligence

Politics 07/06/2026, 22:16

🚨 Zelenskyy demands full account from security services regarding events in Vishneve following a secondary detonation. 🏚️ Five streets destroyed, air quality at "red" pollution level. 🚑 Evacuation organized.

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The Price of the Sky: Four Heroes of the 16th Brigade Died Intercepting Drones in Brody

Politics 07/06/2026, 21:56

🇺🇦 Tragedy in the sky: 4 Ukrainian soldiers died intercepting enemy drones. Mi-8 helicopter crashed on June 30. Farewell to the heroes will take place on July 7 in Brody. 🕊️

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning at a press conference refutes Germany's accusations of training Russian military personnel, calling them 'pure slander'

China Rejects Germany's Allegations of Training Russian Military: "Pure Slander"

Politics 07/06/2026, 21:09

China sharply responded to Germany's claims: Beijing called the allegations of training Russian military personnel "pure slander". Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning rejected Reuters reports of secret exercises in Beijing, asserting that China maintains an impartial position. 🇨🇳🇩🇪🚫

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Patriot air defense systems on a training ground, illustrating the shortage of air defense systems in Ukraine

The 'Shield' Shortage: Ukraine Admits Lack of Patriot Missiles and Inability to Intercept Ballistic Threats

Politics 07/06/2026, 21:06

Ukraine admits a sharp shortage of Patriot missiles: Kyiv has nothing to shoot down Russian ballistic missiles. NATO partners refuse to share stockpiles due to fear of new Russian aggression in Europe. 🚀🛑

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Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy discuss ending the war at the NATO summit in Ankara

Trump and Zelenskyy in Ankara: NATO Summit to Become Arena for Discussing the End of the War

Politics 07/06/2026, 21:03

The NATO summit in Ankara will become an arena for discussing the end of the war: Trump will meet with Zelenskyy and then contact Putin. 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇷🇺 Leaders have already discussed the situation on the front and the prospects for peace. #Trump #Zelenskyy #NATO #War

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Deputy at a meeting discussing the creation of a status for frontline zones for security and tax benefits

Security and Taxes: MPs Demand Government Create Status for Frontline Zones

Politics 07/06/2026, 20:56

MPs are demanding the government urgently create a status for frontline territories. Elena Shulyak noted that the instruction to create a working group, given back in June, has still not been fulfilled. Business is waiting for tax incentives and security guarantees for 240 communities in the "security belt" 🇺🇦🏭

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Draft Notice Does Not Cancel Choice: Ukrainian Army Officer Explains Recruitment Rules for Mobilized Citizens

Politics 07/06/2026, 21:00

Receiving a summons to update data does not deprive citizens of the right to choose their place of service. A Ukrainian Army officer explained how the recruitment system works and why it is important not to be afraid to go to the TCSP if you want to join a specific brigade. 🇺🇦📝

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