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Moldovan Prime Minister resigns amid corruption scandal

Shock in Chișinău: Moldovan Prime Minister Resigns Amidst Major Corruption Scandal

Politics 07/03/2026, 20:03

Alexandru Munteanu has resigned as Prime Minister of Moldova amidst a major scandal involving fake diplomas and the resignation of officials. President Sandu confirmed the absence of conflicts with the outgoing head of government. High-ranking officials have been detained in the country on suspicion of corruption. 🇲🇩🚨

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Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin against a blue backdrop — symbolizing Beijing’s silence on Chinese parts supplied for Russian weapons

Beijing's Silence: Ukraine Awaits Reaction to Evidence of Chinese Parts for Russian Weapons

Politics 07/03/2026, 19:52

Ukraine has been waiting for six months for China's reaction to evidence of parts shipments for Russian weapons, but Beijing remains silent. 🇨🇳🤐 According to Kyiv, 60% of foreign components in the Russian arsenal are Chinese, while Moscow plans to release 2 million drones with such parts. 🚁💥

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Woman connects a shop to a gasoline generator during an emergency power outage in Kyiv

Emergency power outages in Kyiv and regions: how heat and the aftermath of strikes are hitting Ukraine's power system

Politics 07/03/2026, 19:39

⚡️ Emergency power outages have been introduced in Kyiv and several regions of Ukraine due to heat and the aftermath of Russian strikes. Energy workers are working on restoration, but the situation remains tense. 🔌 #Ukraine #PowerSystem #PowerOutages

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Military operator preparing a combat drone for launch in 2026 — symbol of revolution in modern warfare tactics

1150% Surge in Strikes: How Unmanned Systems Forces Changed the Geometry of War in 2026

Politics 07/03/2026, 19:49

In 2026, Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces increased strikes into enemy depth by 1150%. 🚁 Robert Brovdy stated that the enemy no longer has a safe rear. Hundreds of targets in Russia and Crimea, including military-industrial and energy facilities, were hit in a single month. 🇺🇦🇷🇺

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Su-27 of the Russian Aerospace Forces in flight over Crimea, illustrating the topic of SBU strikes on Russian aviation

Strike on the Wings: SBU Hits Russian Aviation in Crimea for the Second Time in a Week

Politics 07/03/2026, 19:21

SBU launches powerful strike on Crimea: drones hit aviation at “Saky” and “Hvardiiske” airfields. Su-30 fighters and Su-24 bombers were destroyed or damaged, along with warehouses of “Shahed” drones. This is part of Zelenskyy's 40-day operation to influence Russia. 🇺🇦🚁🔥

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Interpol agent at airport: international manhunt for Ukrainian woman suspected of assassination attempt on oligarch Ermolaev in Monaco

International Manhunt: Interpol Issues Red Notice for Ukrainian Suspected of Attempted Assassination of Oligarch Yermolaev in Monaco

Politics 07/03/2026, 19:24

Interpol has issued an international wanted notice for Ukrainian Anastasia Berezovskaya, suspected of the attempted murder of oligarch Vadim Yermolaev in Monaco. The explosion at the businessman's home occurred on June 29, injuring three people, including the victim's son. The investigation is considering the theory of SBU involvement. 🚨🇺🇦🇲🇨

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Housing and Utilities Minister Yulia Svirdenko at a press conference discussing tariffs and support for frontline regions

Water, heat, and debts: Yulia Sviridenko explains who is now responsible for tariffs and how to save frontline regions

Politics 07/03/2026, 19:14

Prime Minister Yulia Sviridenko stated that responsibility for water tariffs has fully passed to regional administrations. 🚰 She also revealed the scale of the heating debt problem — 180 billion hryvnias owed to Naftogaz. 🔥 The situation in frontline regions is critical, and the government is seeking legislative solutions. #Ukraine #Tariffs #Energy

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SBU officer in camouflage uniform with SBU patch and emblem, participating in an operation to prevent sabotage at a defense plant in Lviv

Disguised as an Accident: How the SBU Foiled a Sabotage Attempt at a Defense Plant in Lviv

Politics 07/03/2026, 19:17

SBU foils sabotage in Lviv: Russian agent tried to blow up a defense plant, disguising the terror act as an accident. The suspect has been detained and faces life imprisonment. 🇺🇦🚨

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Vladimir Putin with a thoughtful expression, hand on forehead — symbol of growing challenges and plummeting approval ratings per VCIOM and LEVADA-Center data

Putin's Rating Collapses at Record Speed: Data from VCIOM and Levada Center

Politics 07/03/2026, 19:07

Putin's trust rating has fallen at a record speed: 3.4% lost in a week. VCIOM and Levada Center record growing dissatisfaction against the backdrop of a fuel crisis and Ukrainian strikes. The Kremlin is preparing the dictator for a rise in protests until autumn. 📉🇷🇺💥

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Smoke over Kyiv: bridge and park in haze, air pollution

Smoke over Kyiv: why the air has worsened and when it will clear

Politics 07/03/2026, 19:04

Thick smoke has enveloped Kyiv and the region: experts link the smog to forest fires and the aftermath of shelling 🌫️🔥. Meteorologists forecast an improvement in the situation in the second half of the day thanks to rain, which will wash pollutants out of the air. Radiation levels currently remain within the norm 📉🌧️.

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German politician in glasses gives an interview to journalists with NDR and other media microphones, discussing the creation of a working group on returning men of conscription age

Kyiv and Berlin Establish Working Group to Return Men of Conscription Age

Politics 07/03/2026, 19:01

Kyiv and Berlin have established a working group to return men of conscription age who illegally left Ukraine. Ambassador Oleksiy Makieiev confirmed the launch of Unity Hub centers and negotiations with German authorities. 🇺🇦🤝🇩🇪

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Students in a classroom working on laptops and tablets, preparing for university admission after UNT-2026

NMT-2026 Results: How to Get Scores and Enter University — Explanations from the Ministry of Education and Science

Politics 07/03/2026, 18:57

🎓 NMT-2026 results published on July 3rd! Find out how to check your scores, get your university card, and what has changed in the admission rules. New opportunities for international applicants 🌍 #NMT2026 #Admission #EducationUkraine

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People's Deputy Tyshchenko at the court hearing on the $1 million bribery case

MP Tishchenko in the dock: court decides the fate of the deputy in a $1 million bribery case

Politics 07/03/2026, 18:54

The HACC is deciding the fate of MP Nikolai Tishchenko. He is accused of demanding a $1 million bribe for "fighting" call centers and laundering 12.6 million UAH through a fictitious gift. The prosecutor requests arrest or bail of 19 million hryvnias. 🏛️⚖️💸

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Russian T-72 tank in a wooded area with a soldier nearby, illustrating the threat of a ground invasion

Drone strikes or ground invasion: US warns Poland of Russia's plans

Politics 07/03/2026, 18:43

The US has warned Poland of impending provocations by Russia. Moscow is considering scenarios of drone strikes on infrastructure and even a short ground invasion to force Warsaw into negotiations. 🇵🇱🚨🇷🇺

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Women cooking by candlelight in a dark kitchen during a power outage in Ukraine

Shifting leaders in power outages: how weather and shelling affect Ukraine's power grid

Politics 07/03/2026, 14:01

Ukraine's power grid faces new challenges: the Sumy region, previously leading in outages, has been overtaken by the Donetsk region due to shelling. 🌩️ Additionally, rainy weather has reduced solar panel output, leading to a 7.9% increase in grid load.

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Ukrainian Ministry of Defense official with documents and pen, inspecting TCC in Mykolaiv and Odesa after complaints about phone confiscation and citizen humiliation

Investigation in Mykolaiv and Odesa: Ukraine's Ministry of Defense Inspects Territorial Recruitment Centers Following Complaints About Phone Confiscation and Humiliation of Civilians

Politics 07/03/2026, 13:36

Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has launched an inspection of TRMCs in Mykolaiv and Odesa following complaints about phone confiscation and the humiliation of people. Deputy Minister Shkurakov admitted the violations are unacceptable, and the leadership of the Uman TRMC has already been changed. 🔍📱

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Army General Valery Gerasimov, head of the Russian General Staff, amid SBU investigation into war crimes

Gerasimov under investigation: SBU files charges of war crimes against head of Russian General Staff

Politics 07/03/2026, 13:19

The SBU and the Office of the Prosecutor General have filed criminal charges against Valery Gerasimov for war crimes. The general is accused of organizing attacks on civilian objects and the attack on Kyiv in July 2026, which claimed the lives of dozens of people. The investigation is being conducted regarding violations of the laws and customs of war. ⚖️🇺🇦

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Starlink antenna installed on a position with camouflage netting, illustrating the use of satellite internet by Russian troops on the front line

Bypassing the Block: How Russian Forces Continue to Use Starlink on the Frontline

Politics 07/03/2026, 13:08

Ukrainian General Yevhen Lasiychuk confirmed that Russian forces are still using Starlink terminals on the frontline, despite the block. According to him, the occupiers bypass restrictions by hacking accounts and purchasing access. 🛰️🚫

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