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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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President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a meeting, discussing accelerating the production of ballistic missiles and prioritizing air defense in diplomacy

Zelenskyy to accelerate production of ballistic missiles and make air defense the top priority of diplomacy

Politics 07/03/2026, 21:56

🚀 Zelenskyy announced the acceleration of the production of domestic ballistic missiles and air defense systems. 🛡️ In the coming days, sky protection will become the main priority of Ukrainian diplomacy. 🇺🇦 The defense industry is working on new technologies, including laser systems and interceptor drones.

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Ukrainian military personnel launch a drone for strikes on Crimea and the front, destroying the bridge over the Krasnogvardeysky Canal and enemy communication nodes

Strikes on Crimea and the Front: Ukrainian Forces Destroy Bridge Across Krasnogvardeysky Canal and Eliminate Enemy Communication Nodes

Politics 07/03/2026, 21:53

Ukrainian Forces deliver a powerful blow to logistics in Crimea: the bridge across the Krasnogvardeysky Canal is destroyed and EW nodes are eliminated. On the front, a drone control point and a command post in Zaporizhzhia are hit. 🚂💥

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NATO flag in front of the headquarters in Brussels, symbolizing tension before the summit due to disagreements between Italy and Poland on Ukraine and infrastructure.

Crisis Before the Summit: Italy and Poland Block NATO Consensus on Ukraine and Infrastructure

Politics 07/03/2026, 21:49

Before the summit in Ankara, NATO faces a split: Italy demands removing deadlines for aid to Ukraine, while Poland and Turkey argue over billions for pipelines. 🔥🇺🇦🇵🇱🇹🇷

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Smartphone displaying the 'Rezerv+' app interface with blurred Ukrainian flag in background — illustration for article on fines in Rezerv+ system

Fines in 'Rezerv+': Why paying one doesn't guarantee peace of mind

Politics 07/03/2026, 21:39

Paying a fine in 'Rezerv+' does not always solve the problem: lawyers report that new fines may appear a few hours after old ones are paid. We look at how the system works and why amounts can rise to 34,000 hryvnias. ⚖️📱

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Patriarch Kirill and Vladimir Putin at a meeting, discussing issues related to sanctions and international politics

Vatican Opposes Sanctions: Italy and Bulgaria Sabotage EU Plans to Ban Patriarch Kirill

Politics 07/03/2026, 21:35

Italy and Bulgaria have blocked EU plans to impose sanctions against Patriarch Kirill. 🇮🇹🇧🇬 The Vatican spoke out against restrictions on the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, while Greece and Malta opposed freezing oil prices. The 21st package of measures risks failing due to internal disagreements. 🚫🇷🇺

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Ukrainian Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko at a press conference discussing the containment of tariff growth during wartime

Politics vs. Economics: How Ukraine is Curbing Tariff Growth Amidst War

Politics 07/03/2026, 21:28

Amidst the war, Ukraine is consciously curbing the growth of utility tariffs despite the sector's billion-dollar debts. Deputy Prime Minister Kuleba called this a political decision to protect the population, while prices for gas and electricity are fixed until 2026–2027. 🔥⚡🇺🇦

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Ukrainian family with luggage at the station: mother with backpack and toy, little daughter with pink backpack, symbolizing the choice to stay home instead of emigrating

From Patriotism to Pragmatism: Why Ukrainians Are Increasingly Choosing to Stay Home

Politics 07/03/2026, 21:08

Ukrainians are planning to leave the country less frequently: the share of those wishing to obtain temporary protection has dropped from 41% to 33%. Pragmatism is replacing patriotism—people are staying for housing, family, and quality of life, although pessimism regarding the future of the war is growing. 🇺🇦📉

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