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Ukrainian soldier at machine gun against cloudy sky — symbol of defense during Russia’s massive attack on July 5 night

Massive Attack: Russia Strikes Ukraine with 125 Drones and Missiles — Night of July 5 Results

Politics 07/05/2026, 12:07

🚨 On the night of July 5, Russia launched a massive strike on Ukraine: 125 drones and Kh-31 missiles. Air defense shot down 112 targets, but impacts and debris falls were recorded. The attack is ongoing! 🇺🇦🛡️

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Vladimir Putin at a desk in an office, discussing the situation with Konstantinovka — ISW data and Zelensky's reaction

Putin and Military Leaders Exaggerated the Capture of Konstantynivka: ISW Data and Zelenskyy's Reaction

Politics 07/05/2026, 12:04

ISW analysts exposed Kremlin exaggerations: Putin and generals claimed the capture of Konstantynivka, but there is no evidence of control. Zelenskyy proposed a meeting with Putin in this city but was rejected. 🇺🇦🇷🇺🔥

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Police inspecting a burnt car after shelling in Ukraine for deregistration

Burned in the fire of shelling: how to deregister a car for free and restore driver's license in Ukraine

Politics 07/05/2026, 11:40

For Ukrainians whose cars were damaged by shelling, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has simplified deregistration and license restoration. Now this can be done for free at the scene of the incident through mobile centers. The main thing is to have a certificate from the police about the status of the victim. 🚗🔥📄

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Soldiers of the 'Kairos' battalion in camouflage with the Ukrainian flag on their gear, ready for an operation using drones against Russian rear areas.

Kairos Battalion: How Ukrainian Drones Strike Russia's Rear and Change the Rules of War

Politics 07/05/2026, 11:43

🇺🇦 The 'Kairos' Battalion — an elite unit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine striking Russia's rear. 🚀 Drones hit targets in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Crimea. ⚔️ For the fighters, this is not just a mission, but personal revenge for lost loved ones.

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Soldiers in camouflage walking on a road with barbed wire, symbolizing military service for pension calculation

Military service, university, and work experience: what actually counts towards a pension by law

Politics 07/05/2026, 11:36

🇺🇦 Military service, university, and police service — all of this can count towards pension work experience! But only if you have the documents and comply with the law. We figure out what really counts towards the pension calculation. #pension #workexperience #army #education

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Vladimir Putin at his desk with documents, Russian flag in the background, in the context of Etten's call for pressure on Russia

Etten Calls for Total Pressure on Putin: European Unity and a Signal from The Hague

Politics 07/05/2026, 11:32

Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten has called on Europe and the OSCE for total unity to maximize pressure on Putin. The Dutch leader demands an immediate ceasefire and the release of OSCE staff held in Russia. 🇳🇱🇺🇦🔒

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Donald Trump at the desk in the Oval Office, discussing the cancellation of events due to a storm in Washington

Storm in Washington: How Weather Disrupted Trump's Plans for the US 250th Anniversary

Politics 07/05/2026, 11:29

Storm in Washington disrupted plans for the US 250th anniversary: Trump's speech was postponed due to thunderstorms, and guests were evacuated from the National Mall. 🌩️🇺🇸 The president reacted to the delay with optimism, while fireworks across the country had to be canceled or rescheduled.

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The Russian House building in Chisinau with the Moldovan flag against a clear sky — a symbol of the cultural center set to close

Closure of the 'Russian House' in Chișinău: How Moldova and Russia React to the End of an Era

Politics 07/05/2026, 11:25

The 'Russian House' in Chișinău has closed: Moldovan authorities denounced the agreement due to airspace violations. The center's functions have transferred to the Russian Embassy, and the Transnistrian initiative to open its own center has been called a provocation. 🏛️🚫🇲🇩🇷🇺

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Woman viewing Ukraine map with alert zones on smartphone in darkness — illustrating new survival rule in Sumy amid air raid threats

New survival rule in Sumy: how the alarm signal will change in the event of an air bomb threat

Politics 07/05/2026, 11:18

A new alarm signal is being introduced in Sumy: in the event of an air bomb threat, loudspeakers will announce "Air bombs on the city". This decision was made following massive attacks on residential areas and is intended to help residents hide in shelters faster. 🚨🏙️

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Donald Tusk, Prime Minister of Poland, discussing financial commitments ahead of the NATO summit

Tusk before the NATO summit: Poland is not ready to take on new financial commitments for Ukraine

Politics 07/05/2026, 11:15

Donald Tusk before the NATO summit warned the delegation: Poland is not ready to take on new financial commitments for Ukraine. The Prime Minister explained this by the high burden on defense and the protection of the EU's eastern border. 🇵🇱🇺🇦🛑

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Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump during a meeting: discussing the war in Ukraine and congratulating on Independence Day of the USA

Phone call between Putin and Trump: discussion of the war in Ukraine and congratulations on US Independence Day

Politics 07/05/2026, 02:10

📞 Putin and Trump held an hour-long conversation on July 4 — they discussed the war in Ukraine and congratulated each other on US Independence Day. 🇺🇸 Zelenskyy also spoke with Trump — they agreed to meet at the NATO summit. 🌍 What lies behind these calls?

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Barbed wire in the foreground with a blurred Russian flag in the background — symbolizing restrictions and sanctions against Russian technologies, including drones

New Blow to 'Shaheds': EU Prepares Sanctions Against Manufacturers of Navigation Systems for Russian Drones

Politics 07/05/2026, 02:07

The EU is preparing a new targeted blow to the production of Russian 'Shahed' drones. 🚫🇷🇺 The navigation system 'Komet' and fewer than ten other suppliers of critical components are likely to be blacklisted. A decision could be made as early as next week. 🇪🇺🚁

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Svechkovskaya Tower against a darkening sky in Crimea after energy strikes

Night in Crimea: Strikes on Energy Infrastructure Leave the Peninsula in Darkness

Politics 07/05/2026, 02:04

Ukraine launched a series of strikes on Crimea, leaving the peninsula without light: street lighting has practically disappeared. Key substations, airfields with aircraft, and bridges were hit. Zelenskyy stated that Russia has lost its advantage in the Black Sea. ⚡️🌑🚀

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Destroyed buildings in Konstantinovka: aftermath of combat operations against the backdrop of Russia's demand for a ceasefire

Reconnaissance Pause: Why Russia is Demanding a Ceasefire in Konstantynivka

Politics 07/05/2026, 02:00

Russia is demanding a pause in the fighting in Konstantynivka to "figure out" the situation. Ukrainian military officials believe this is an attempt to locate their troops amidst the "gray zone" 🏚️🔍. Previously, Putin claimed the city was captured, but the Armed Forces of Ukraine refuted this data.

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Zelenskyy and Trump: Talk about ending the war and a meeting in Ankara

Politics 07/05/2026, 00:49

Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed a conversation with Donald Trump and stated there is a real prospect of ending the war. The leaders agreed on a personal meeting at the NATO summit in Ankara. 🇺🇸🇺🇦

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a phone call with Donald Trump

Zelenskyy and Trump hold phone call: details of the conversation and context

Politics 07/05/2026, 00:44

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump held a phone call on US Independence Day 🇺🇸🇺🇦. The Ukrainian President congratulated his colleague on the country's anniversary and once again raised the issue of Patriot missile supplies. Earlier, Trump had already demonstrated support for Kyiv at the G7 summit. 📞🌍

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Colonel General Alexander Syrsky in military uniform at a desk, discussing the implementation of robots for saving lives on the front line

Robots Instead of Stretchers: Oleksandr Syrskyi Outlines Strategy for Saving Lives on the Frontline

Politics 07/05/2026, 00:41

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi announced a large-scale modernization of military medicine. Main priorities: robotic evacuation of the wounded, underground hospitals, and the creation of medical battalions in every corps. 🤖🏥

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the OSCE session, discussing the threat of ballistic missiles and the need for US support

Zelenskyy at OSCE session: Russia is betting on ballistic missiles to break Ukraine. US political will is needed

Politics 07/05/2026, 00:38

Zelenskyy at the OSCE session stated that Russia is using ballistic missiles as a "last argument" to break Ukraine. The President called on the US to show political will and urgently transfer missiles for Patriots to save lives. 🇺🇦🇺🇸🚀

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