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Vladimir Putin against a golden eagle backdrop: Kremlin’s response to Zelenskyy’s call for talks

Peskov Responds to Zelensky's Proposal: 'Come to Moscow if You Are Ready to Resolve'

Politics 07/05/2026, 00:34

🇷🇺 Peskov responds to Zelensky's proposal: 'Come to Moscow if you are ready to resolve'. 🇺🇦 Zelensky proposed a meeting in Konstantinovka — Peskov reminded that the capital of the RF is Moscow. 💥 The Russian Ministry of Defense continues to claim control over the city and proposes a "humanitarian pause". #Putin #Zelensky #Kremlin #Konstantinovka

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Destroyed apartment buildings in Konstantynivka against a gloomy sky, symbolizing the aftermath of hostilities and the need for a humanitarian pause

Humanitarian pause or trap? Russia proposes ceasefire in Konstantynivka to transfer bodies, but Ukrainian forces deny city 'capture'

Politics 07/05/2026, 00:31

🇷🇺 Russia proposed a "humanitarian pause" in Konstantynivka to transfer bodies — but the Armed Forces of Ukraine refuted the city's "capture". Zelenskyy proposed a meeting there for Putin, but the Kremlin refused. 🤔 What is hidden behind this move?

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Politician in a blue suit at a podium with EU and Hungarian flags in the background, symbolizing political changes in the country

Hungary changes its system: Madjar initiates the resignation of the president and the dismantling of the Orbán system

Politics 07/05/2026, 00:24

Hungary changes its system: Prime Minister Madjar initiates the resignation of President Sulyok and the dismantling of the Orbán system. The 17th amendment to the Fundamental Law has been submitted to parliament, providing for an elite purge and media reform. 🇭🇺🏛️

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy smiling against a blue background, discussing the return of initiative and Russia's defeat at sea.

"The world expects only one thing": Zelenskyy on regaining the initiative and Russia's defeat at sea

Politics 07/05/2026, 00:27

Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine has seized the initiative from Russia and brought the war back to its territory. The President emphasized that the world expects only victory from Kyiv and reminded of Russia's defeat in the Black Sea. 🇺🇦🌊

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a black sweatshirt with trident emblem during a meeting discussing Russian fleet losses in the Black Sea and creation of new academy

Zelenskyy declares Russia has lost the Black Sea: Fleet loss scheme and creation of a new academy

Politics 07/05/2026, 00:16

🇺🇦 Zelenskyy: Russia has lost the Black Sea. At a meeting with the Navy, a scheme of Russian fleet losses was shown, awards were presented, and a new academy in Odesa was announced. 🚢💥

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Edgars Rinkēvičs, Prime Minister of Latvia, discusses security threats and NATO's stance

Rinkevics on NATO: Russia lacks the strength for an invasion, but the threat of escalation is real

Politics 07/05/2026, 00:13

Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics stated that Russia is currently not capable of a full-scale invasion of NATO countries, but the threat of escalation remains real. He called on the Alliance to give a tough response to any challenge and noted the irreplaceable role of the USA in the defense of Europe. 🇱🇻🇷🇺🛡️

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Ukrainian border guard with a machine gun against a sunset backdrop, ready to repel drone attacks

8,000 Drones Shot Down in a Month: How Ukrainian Border Guards Defend the Sky from 'Shaheds' and 'Gerbers'

Politics 07/05/2026, 00:09

Ukrainian border guards shot down more than 8,000 Russian drones in June, including 900 strike 'Shaheds' and 'Gerbers'. 🚁🇺🇦 The SBGSU uses small arms, EW systems, and interceptor drones to protect the sky. In recent nights, air defense repelled attacks using ballistic missiles and hundreds of UAVs. 🛡️🚀

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Military Mi-24 helicopter flying over a field, symbolizing the strengthening of air defense and new supplies in Odesa

Zelenskyy in Odesa: Strengthening Air Defense, New Helicopters, and Response to 'Shahed' Threats

Politics 07/05/2026, 00:06

Zelenskyy arrived in Odesa to address air defense and 'Shahed' countermeasures 🛡️. The President discussed with the Navy the expansion of the helicopter fleet and the application of new port protection technologies 🚁. Ukraine continues to bolster the defense of the South amid constant Russian attacks 🇺🇦.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at his desk discussing US military aid in the context of Independence Day and prospects for joint production of Patriot air defense systems

Zelenskyy on US Independence Day: From Trump's 'Javelins' to Joint Production of 'Patriots'

Politics 07/05/2026, 00:02

Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated the US on Independence Day, thanking them for aid in the war. 🇺🇸🇺🇦 The President mentioned 'Javelins' from Trump and 'Patriots', and also announced plans for joint production of air defense systems in Ukraine. 🚀

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Unmanned aerial vehicle in the sky over Finland, illustrating the closure of airspace over Kotka due to Ukrainian strikes on Russia

Finland closes airspace over Kotka: how Ukrainian strikes on Russia affected neutral territory

Politics 07/04/2026, 23:59

Finland urgently closed the airspace and sea around Kotka due to a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia. Fighters conducted intensified patrols, but no threats were detected on Finnish territory. Restrictions were lifted 4 hours after the incident began. 🇫🇮✈️🚫

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Golden domes of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra cathedrals against the backdrop of Kyiv, the future site of Ukraine's national pantheon

Ukrainian National Pantheon to be created on the territory of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra

Politics 07/04/2026, 23:51

The Government of Ukraine has approved the location for the National Pantheon: it will be built on the territory of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. The project provides for the reburial of fighters for independence, but has already provoked a sharp reaction in Poland. 🇺🇦🏛️

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Donald Tusk in front of the Polish flag demands a clear signal from Zelenskyy regarding UPA

Tusk demands a 'clear signal' from Zelenskyy: how the dispute over the UPA and Russian disinformation threaten the Warsaw-Kyiv alliance

Politics 07/04/2026, 23:48

Donald Tusk demanded a clear signal from Kyiv regarding the UPA scandal, calling Zelenskyy's decision unfortunate. Warsaw awaits steps from Ukraine, while Russia attempts to ignite the conflict with fakes. 🇵🇱🇺🇦🔥

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Russian Air Force MiG-29 fighter jet in flight against a clear blue sky, symbolizing the air power affected by strikes on Belbek airfield in Crimea

Strike on Crimea: GUR destroys MiG-29 at 'Belbek' airfield, SBU launches a series of strikes on 'Saki'

Politics 07/04/2026, 23:34

New strikes on Crimea: GUR destroyed a MiG-29 at 'Belbek' airfield, while SBU launched a series of strikes on 'Saki' over a week, destroying at least 7 aircraft and hangars. 🚀✈️🔥

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Driver pressing hazard lights button inside car — visual for article debunking traffic myth

Hazard lights do not grant the right to stop: how traffic rules debunk a popular driver myth

Politics 07/04/2026, 23:27

🚨 Hazard lights do not grant the right to stop anywhere! We debunk myths and explain the real traffic rules. Find out where you can and cannot park your car — even with the signal lights on. 🚗💡

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in front of the Ukrainian flag, commenting on his proposal to meet Putin in Konstantynivka

Zelensky proposes meeting with Putin in Konstantynivka: 'If the city is yours, come'

Politics 07/04/2026, 23:23

Zelensky challenges Putin to a meeting in Konstantynivka: 'If the city is yours, come to negotiate' 🇺🇦🤝🇷🇺. The President of Ukraine called the Kremlin's statement about the capture of the city a lie and urged Russia to back up words with deeds. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and DeepState maps refute the version of the city's fall.

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Ukrainian Armed Forces operator controlling an FPV combat drone used for strikes on Russian targets including bridges and oil terminal in St. Petersburg

Strikes for thousands of kilometers: Ukrainian Armed Forces hit bridges, warehouses, and an oil terminal in St. Petersburg

Politics 07/04/2026, 23:20

The Armed Forces of Ukraine have expanded the geography of strikes: from bridges in Donbas to an oil terminal in St. Petersburg. Drone warehouses, command posts, and the Kronstadt port were hit. The General Staff confirms systematic work to destroy Russia's logistics 🇺🇦🚀🔥

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Lieutenant General Serhiy Kryvonos, Commander of the Ukrainian Air Force, discusses air defense tactics amid massive drone attacks

5,000 Drones in June: How Ukraine Counters Russia's Mass Attacks and Adapts Air Defense Tactics

Politics 07/04/2026, 23:13

In June, Ukraine destroyed approximately 5,000 Russian drones, with 55% of them shot down by interceptor drones. Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander Oleksandr Syrskyi discussed new air defense methods and the growing effectiveness of the country's defenses. 🇺🇦🚁

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Naftogaz Group worker in protective helmet and uniform inspects equipment at a facility in Poltava region after Russian drone attack

Blow to Energy Sector: Russian Drones Attack Naftogaz Facility in Poltava Region

Politics 07/04/2026, 23:10

Russian drones attacked a Naftogaz gas production facility in the Poltava region on the morning of July 4. A fire broke out at the enterprise, production has stopped, and personnel were evacuated without casualties. This is part of a systematic attack on the energy sector ahead of the heating season. 🔥🇺🇦

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