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A young man walks past graffiti depicting a soldier and a missile on a gray wall, symbolizing the theme of mobilization and military actions in Ukraine

Deferment or Protection: Ukraine's Ministry of Defense Clarifies Key Differences in Mobilization Rules

Politics 07/06/2026, 16:23

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has clearly distinguished between deferment and protection from mobilization. Deferment is arranged personally via "Reserve+" or CPAS, while protection is initiated by the employer for critically important enterprises. We analyze the key differences and new rules 🇺🇦📝

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Head of CIP explains the true purpose of the ballistic strike on Kyiv in the context of the war against the population

«War against the population»: Head of the Center for Countering Disinformation explains the true purpose of the ballistic strike on Kyiv

Politics 07/06/2026, 16:00

Andriy Kovalenko, Head of the CCD, commented on the nighttime ballistic strike on Kyiv, stating that there is no military logic behind it. According to him, this is an attempt to create a "picture" for Russian society against the backdrop of fuel problems. The expert is confident: parity in drones has shifted in favor of Ukraine, and real peace will be brought by intensified retaliatory strikes. 🇺🇦🚀

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Ukrainian soldier stands by an anti-aircraft gun against the twilight sky in Kyiv during a massive missile strike

Massive strike on Kyiv: Russia launches 'Kalibr' cruise missiles and ballistic missiles from strategic aviation

Politics 07/06/2026, 15:44

🚨 On the night of July 6, Russia launched a massive strike on Ukraine: 'Kalibr' missiles and ballistic missiles from strategic aviation. Kyiv under fire, air raid alert declared. 🇺🇦🔥

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Supermarket on bones: scandal over the construction of Lidl on the site of the Gitternberg concentration camp

Politics 07/06/2026, 15:37

A scandal has erupted in Austria: authorities have granted permission to build a Lidl supermarket on the site of the former Gitternberg women's concentration camp. Historians are outraged by the commercialization of the memory of the victims, but officials consider the surviving ruins unworthy of monument status. 🏭🚫🛒

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Official of Unmanned Systems Forces at a desk with monitors, caught taking a bribe for employment

Exposing corruption in the Unmanned Systems Forces: an official caught taking a bribe for employment

Politics 07/06/2026, 15:34

An official in the Unmanned Systems Forces was exposed for taking a $2,000 bribe for employment. Robert Brovdy declared zero tolerance for corruption and transferred the case to the SBI. 🚨🇺🇦

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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico smiles amid political failure to revoke privileges due to low voter turnout

Political Failure: Slovakia Fails to Revoke Prime Minister Fico's Privileges Due to Low Turnout

Politics 07/06/2026, 15:31

The Slovak referendum to revoke Prime Minister Fico's privileges failed due to record-low turnout (16%). Although 95% of those who voted were against the leader's lifetime pension, the initiative was legally rejected. Fico has retained his status and intends to block military aid to Ukraine at the NATO summit. 🇸🇰🚫🗳️

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Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a meeting in Ankara: photo from the NATO summit, discussing prospects for ending the war

Trump and Zelenskyy in Ankara: Personal Meeting on the Margins of the NATO Summit and Prospects for Ending the War

Politics 07/06/2026, 15:23

On July 8, Trump and Zelenskyy will hold a personal meeting in Ankara on the sidelines of the NATO summit. The leaders agreed to discuss the real prospect of ending the war following a phone call on July 4. 🇺🇸🤝🇺🇦

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Vladimir Putin against a blue backdrop: Kremlin plans to prolong peace talks until 2027

Russia is not ready for concessions: The Kremlin plans to drag out peace talks until 2027

Politics 07/06/2026, 15:20

🚨 Russia is not ready for concessions: The Kremlin plans to drag out peace talks until 2027. According to the FT, Moscow believes the US will "hand over" Ukraine and refuses to dialogue on Kyiv's terms. 🌍⚔️

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at his desk refuting the capture of Konstantynivka

Zelenskyy refutes the capture of Konstantynivka: "Putin has claimed the city for himself, but he won't risk going there"

Politics 07/06/2026, 15:17

Zelenskyy refuted the capture of Konstantynivka, stating that Putin has "claimed" the city for himself but won't risk going there. The President called this war cynical and reported nearly 30,000 enemy casualties in June. 🇺🇦💥

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JD Vance in a suit with an American flag on his lapel, discussing Ukraine's strategy in the conflict with Russia

JD Vance: Russia's Offensive is Doomed to Fail, Kyiv Should Switch to Defense

Politics 07/06/2026, 15:14

US Vice President JD Vance stated that Russia's offensive operations are ceasing to bear fruit, and the cost of advance is becoming too high. He recommended that Kyiv switch to a defensive tactic to exhaust the enemy and create conditions for a diplomatic resolution of the conflict. 🇺🇸🇺🇦🛡️

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in black attire with earpiece against the backdrop of the Ukrainian flag, warning of an impending massive Russian strike and demanding urgent air defense supplies

Zelenskyy warns of impending massive Russian strike and demands urgent air defense supplies

Politics 07/06/2026, 15:03

Zelenskyy warned of an impending massive Russian strike and urged citizens not to ignore sirens 🚨. The President is demanding urgent missile supplies for Patriots from allies, stating that delays cost lives 🇺🇦🛡️

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Long lines of passengers with luggage at airport check-in counters, illustrating delays caused by EES system glitches

Queues at Airports: European Commission Launches Emergency Talks Due to EES System Glitches

Politics 07/06/2026, 15:00

Multi-hour queues have formed at European airports due to the new biometric EES system. The European Commission has acknowledged infrastructure and staffing issues, and recorded over 43,000 entry refusals since October 2025. 🛂✈️🚫

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Ukrainian soldier prepares a reconnaissance drone for launch against Russian fuel infrastructure, highlighting the energy collapse strategy

Energy Collapse: How Ukrainian Drones Paralyzed Russia's Fuel Market

Politics 07/06/2026, 14:53

Ukrainian drones have dealt a crushing blow to Russian energy: 8 out of 10 largest Russian refineries have been disabled, leading to gasoline shortages and queues at gas stations. 🛢️🔥 Experts call this a strategic mistake by the Kremlin, which underestimated Kyiv's ability to mass-produce attack drones. 🚁

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Polish Defense Minister Marek Juškevič at a press conference, announcing the declassification of weapon supplies to Ukraine and the investigation of leaks

Polish Defense Minister Orders Declassification of All Arms Supplies to Ukraine and Announces Investigation into Leaks

Politics 07/06/2026, 14:39

Poland has decided to fully declassify the list of military aid to Ukraine for the years 2022–2026. Defense Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz announced this following a leak scandal and also ordered counterintelligence to identify those who violated state secrets. 🔍🇵🇱🇺🇦

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British military operators control a drone system in the field, showcasing the adoption of Ukrainian tactics

British Army Adopts Ukrainian Experience: Special Group Created for Mass Drone Deployment

Politics 07/06/2026, 14:26

The British Army is creating a new special group for the mass deployment of drones, adopting the experience of the Ukrainian war. 🇬🇧🇺🇦 5 billion pounds have been allocated for the purchase of autonomous systems and fleet modernization. London acknowledges: the war with Russia requires new tactics, and Ukraine has set an example.

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Polish NATO soldier with camouflage face paint at a machine gun against the NATO flag, symbolizing the alliance's eastern shield

Eastern Shield against the Bear: How NATO Countries Prepare for War with Russia Without US Help

Politics 07/06/2026, 14:19

NATO's eastern flank countries are preparing for a scenario where the US may not come to the rescue. Finland, Poland, and Lithuania are building fortifications and expanding their armies, counting on repelling the first strike independently. 🇪🇺🛡️🇷🇺

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Ukrainian soldier launches reconnaissance drone with national markings against open fields — symbolizing precision strikes on Russian energy infrastructure in the rear

Energy collapse in the rear: how Ukrainian drones are cutting power to Russian bases in the South

Politics 07/05/2026, 16:39

Ukrainian drones have paralyzed the enemy's rear in the South: 37 energy nodes were put out of order in a week. Russian bases are left without light and communication, forced to switch to generators. 🚁💥

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Prince Harry in a business suit against a brick wall, arriving in the UK without Meghan and children

Security over meeting: why Prince Harry arrived in the UK without Meghan and children

Politics 07/05/2026, 16:32

Prince Harry arrived in the UK without Meghan and the children due to security threats. King Charles III offered him accommodation at Buckingham Palace. 🏰🇬🇧 #RoyalFamily #Harry #MeghanMarkle

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