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NATO pilot climbing into the cockpit of an F-16 fighter jet at a European base, symbolizing the strengthening of alliance defense forces

NATO reshuffles forces: Europe fills the gap left by US troop withdrawal

Politics 07/04/2026, 03:59

Europe fills the gap left by US troop withdrawal: NATO changes strategy. The Deputy Supreme Allied Commander stated that allies have stepped up and agreed to increase defense spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2035. 🇪🇺🛡️🇺🇸

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Taiwanese soldiers in camouflage uniforms and helmets with rifles during invasion scenario exercises

Blockade, Earthquake, and Cyberattacks: Taiwan Conducts Drills for the Most Frightening Invasion Scenario

Politics 07/04/2026, 03:27

Taiwan conducted large-scale drills for the most severe scenario: naval blockade, earthquake, and cyberattacks. 370 officials and military personnel participated in the maneuvers. Meanwhile, the PRC conducted patrols involving bombers. 🇹🇼🚨

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Soldiers with a mounted machine gun on a pickup truck in Moscow against the backdrop of the Kremlin and Russian flags, reflecting heightened security measures following drone attacks

Attack on Moscow: Sobyanin Reports 13 Drones Shot Down and Airport Closures

Politics 07/04/2026, 03:24

Moscow under attack: On the night of July 4, air defenses shot down 13 drones, and airports are closed for departures. Mayor Sobyanin confirmed the attack, which has been ongoing for over three hours. 🚨✈️ #Moscow #DroneAttack #Sobyanin

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks about mass Russian attacks and the need for stronger sanctions

People may still be trapped under rubble in Sumy: Zelenskyy on Russia's mass strikes and the need to strengthen sanctions

Politics 07/04/2026, 02:17

🚨 Zelenskyy: People may still be trapped under rubble in Sumy. Russia struck several regions — casualties in Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, and Kharkiv. The President called for stronger sanctions against Russia and increased support for Ukraine's air defense. 🇺🇦🔥

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Vladimir Putin at a desk with documents, Russian flag in the background, discussing the situation in Konstantinovka

Putin claims capture of Konstantynivka: facts versus official rhetoric

Politics 07/04/2026, 00:43

Putin claims the capture of Konstantynivka, but the DeepState map refutes this. The General Staff also exaggerates successes. ISW warns about fakes. 🇷🇺🚫🇺🇦

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Vladimir Putin in deep thought, discussing the strategy of massive strikes on Ukraine's defense industry

Putin ordered to continue massive strikes on Ukraine's defense industry and analyze the role of war instigators

Politics 07/04/2026, 00:46

Putin ordered to continue massive strikes on Ukraine's defense industry and infrastructure. The President also instructed to analyze the role of war instigators for future retaliatory measures. Against the backdrop of these statements, the trust rating of the head of the Russian Federation fell by almost 3.5%. 📉🇷🇺🇺🇦

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Vladimir Putin at a desk with documents, discussing the creation of a special tribunal in The Hague for aggression against Ukraine

The Hague to Host Trial of the Kremlin: Netherlands Establishes Special Tribunal for Aggression Against Ukraine

Politics 07/04/2026, 00:40

The Netherlands has officially confirmed the establishment of the Special Tribunal for Aggression against Ukraine in The Hague. This decision will allow for the trial of Russia's top leadership for instigating the war. The EU has already allocated 10 million euros to launch the court, while Kyiv continues to deal with the aftermath of new strikes that claimed 30 lives. ⚖️🇺🇦🇳🇱

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Bulgarian Prime Minister Nikolay Denkov in front of EU and Bulgarian flags, discussing ultimatum on sanctions

Bulgaria issues ultimatum to EU: no sanctions without excluding Patriarch Kirill and Alekperov

Politics 07/03/2026, 23:06

Bulgaria has issued an ultimatum to the European Union: without excluding Patriarch Kirill and Vagit Alekperov from the sanctions list, the country will vote against. Prime Minister Rumen Radev explained this by the need to protect energy interests. 🇧🇬🚫🇷🇺

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Jared Kushner and Senator Bob Menendez in business suits discussing international politics in front of a car

Visit on hold: why Trump's envoys are not flying to Kyiv yet

Politics 07/03/2026, 22:50

Trump's envoys are not flying to Kyiv yet — visits are postponed until new grounds arise. Moscow is waiting for Witkoff and Kushner but is disappointed by the pauses. Zelenskyy is waiting for the delegation, while diplomats are already flying to Switzerland for negotiations with Iran 🇺🇸🇷🇺🇺🇦

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Donald Tusk at a press conference warns of critical months and escalation scenarios in Poland

Donald Tusk Warns of Critical Months: Poland Prepares for Escalation Scenarios

Politics 07/03/2026, 22:47

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned that the coming months could be critical for the Baltic region. Relying on data from allies, Warsaw is intensively preparing for various escalation scenarios, including possible provocations and drone attacks. 🇵🇱🚨

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High school girl in class focused on her smartphone, illustrating the issue of gadget use in Ukrainian schools

Ban on gadgets in Ukrainian schools: the bill was returned for revision, but the problem remains acute

Politics 07/03/2026, 22:44

📱 Phones may be banned in Ukrainian schools during lessons — but the bill was returned for revision. Schools currently decide for themselves how to limit gadgets. Meanwhile, children spend 70 minutes of class time on social media — JAMA data. #education #gadgets #schools

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Ukrainian soldiers in body armor and helmets with weapons exit an armored vehicle, preparing for an operation against a winter backdrop.

300,000 Hryvnia for Service: How the Recruitment of Foreign Volunteers in Ukraine Will Change

Politics 07/03/2026, 22:40

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved new rules for foreign volunteers: service now entitles them to 300,000 hryvnia. 🇺🇦💰 Defense Minister Fedorov announced the opening of the market for private recruitment companies and the implementation of a unified "A to Z" logistics system. 🌍🤝

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EU Council negotiations: delegates at a round table discuss Hungary's lifting of veto on key zones of Ukraine's integration

First breakthrough in Ukraine-EU negotiations: Hungary lifts veto on one of the key areas

Politics 07/03/2026, 22:33

Hungary lifts veto on one of the key areas of Ukraine-EU negotiations! 🇪🇺🇺🇦 Budapest has agreed to launch the procedure to open the sixth block, covering security and trade. The official start is expected on July 14, although the remaining areas remain blocked. 📉🤝

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Passengers on the station platform next to a new blue passenger carriage of Ukrainian production, launched on the Kyiv — Uzhhorod and Uzhhorod — Dnipro routes

New Ukrainian-made carriages launched on Kyiv – Uzhhorod and Uzhhorod – Dnipro routes

Politics 07/03/2026, 22:27

Ukrzaliznytsia has launched new Ukrainian-made carriages on the Kyiv – Uzhhorod and Uzhhorod – Dnipro routes. A total of 18 units have been received since the start of the year, helping to cope with the shortage of seats. However, due to high load and the war, not all trains are yet equipped with air conditioners ❄️🚆

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with drone unit commander Oleh Lyashko in an office, discussing national unity and frontline requests.

Zelenskyy meets with UAV regiment commander Oleksandr Lyashko: national unity and frontline needs

Politics 07/03/2026, 22:23

Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with UAV regiment commander Oleksandr Lyashko. The main topics were frontline needs and the importance of social unity. The former MP, who has been fighting since 2022, now commands a unit in the Donetsk region. 🇺🇦🤝

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Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Błaszczak during a meeting in Warsaw, discussing the resolution of historical disputes between the two countries

Sybyga and Sikorski in Warsaw: How Ukraine and Poland Decided to Bury Historical Disputes

Politics 07/03/2026, 22:17

The Foreign Ministers of Ukraine and Poland met in Warsaw to bury past grievances. Sybyga and Sikorski discussed historical disputes, exhumation, and military cooperation, acknowledging that tension plays into Moscow's hands. 🇺🇦🤝🇵🇱

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German flag waving against a blue sky, symbolizing diplomatic pressure on Beijing regarding rumors of Russian soldier training

Urgent summons to the German Foreign Office: Beijing under pressure over rumors of Russian soldier training

Politics 07/03/2026, 22:10

The German Foreign Office summoned the Chinese ambassador for an urgent talk due to rumors of secret training of Russian military personnel in China. Berlin considers Beijing's support a threat to its security, although Moscow and China officially deny conducting joint exercises. 🇩🇪🇨🇳🚫

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in his office discussing the advancement of Ukraine's defense industry and increased production volumes

Zelenskyy claims Ukrainian defense industry has reached a new level: production volumes may surpass Russia's

Politics 07/03/2026, 22:02

Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine has reached weapon production volumes capable of surpassing Russia's capabilities in the future. 🔫 Priorities include drones, missiles, and EW systems. 💸 1 billion UAH has already been allocated for explosive production for six factories. 🚀

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