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Secret exercises in Beijing: how Russia and China are hiding military cooperation from the world

Politics 07/01/2026, 19:10

🚨 Secret exercises between Russia and China in Beijing have caused alarm in Europe. Generals from both countries participated in secret training that is officially denied. 🇷🇺🇨🇳 #Russia #China #Exercises #WarInUkraine

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95,000 UAH for adaptation: Ukraine launches applications for veterans with visual disabilities

Politics 07/01/2026, 19:07

Ukraine has opened applications for payments of up to 95,000 UAH for veterans with visual disabilities. Funds from the Red Cross can be spent on purchasing 26 types of adaptive household equipment. Documents can be submitted at the place of registration or actual residence. 🇺🇦👁️🛠️

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Deferral, forgery, and court: how the TCC explained the mobilization of a father with a daughter

Politics 07/01/2026, 16:36

The TCC explained the refusal of deferral to a father with a daughter: a court decision on independent upbringing is missing, and there are signs of document forgery. The Ombudsman is already checking the legality of the mobilization. ⚖️👨‍👧 #mobilization #deferral #TCC

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Explosive surge in complaints: Ombudsman Lubynets names regions with critical rights violations during mobilization

Politics 07/01/2026, 16:29

Ombudsman Dmytro Lubynets stated there are systematic rights violations during mobilization in the Odesa, Lviv, and Ternopil regions. The number of complaints has grown 333 times in a year, and publicity has become the only way to protect citizens from the arbitrariness of TRMCs. 🚨📉

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Robot voice and fake face: how Russia fabricates fakes about the 'defeat' of Territorial Defense on the Lyman direction

Politics 07/01/2026, 16:26

Russian propaganda has launched a new fake about the 'defeat' of the TDF on the Lyman direction. Experts have proven: the video uses deepfake and synthesized voice. The goal is to sow panic and undermine trust in the command. 🇺🇦🤖🚫

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The Energy Flow Paradox: Russia Starts Buying Gasoline from India, Despite Already Supplying It with Crude Oil

Politics 07/01/2026, 15:33

Russia has started buying gasoline from India, despite already supplying record volumes of crude oil to the country 🛢️🇮🇳. The domestic deficit has reached 25,000 tons per day due to reduced refinery capacities. The state is introducing import subsidies to keep gas station prices in check. 📉🚛

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Ukraine launches direct PAC-3 procurement and develops its own analog: details of Fedorov's plan

Politics 07/01/2026, 15:26

Ukraine changes air defense strategy: Kyiv concludes direct contracts for PAC-3 missiles and launches the development of its own analog. Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov revealed details of the plan, including the "return" scheme for missiles and cooperation with Germany against the backdrop of a critical shortage of munitions. 🚀🛡️

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French Presidential Elections 2027: Macron Sets Dates, Successor Already at the Doorstep

Politics 07/01/2026, 14:58

🇫🇷 In the spring of 2027, France will elect a new president. Macron has announced the election dates and admitted his mistakes. 🗳️ #France #Macron #Elections2027

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Exemption from mobilization in Ukraine: strict new rules, new salaries, and the end of 'gray' schemes

Politics 07/01/2026, 14:40

Ukraine has tightened the rules for exemption from mobilization: enterprises must now pay salaries of at least 26,000 hryvnias and have no tax debts. The loophole for 'double' accounting of employees at different firms has also been closed. Businesses have been given a month to confirm their critical enterprise status. 🇺🇦📉

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€6.6 billion for defense: Mykhailo Fedorov sends secret letter to the EU

Politics 07/01/2026, 14:34

Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov sent a secret letter to the EU requesting €6.6 billion for defense. The total funding deficit reaches tens of billions, and Zelenskyy has already publicly demanded the release of funds, but no decision has been made. ⚔️💶

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The End of the Paper Chase: How the Lives of IDPs Will Change After the New Law

Politics 07/01/2026, 14:23

The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a law that changes the rules for supporting displaced persons: certificates are abolished, rights are guaranteed without registration, and assistance becomes targeted. The state is moving from formal status to real human needs and offers new mechanisms for solving the housing issue. 🏠📄

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Exemption from mobilization in Ukraine: sharp rise in frontline zones and new criteria for business

Politics 07/01/2026, 14:19

The number of people exempted from mobilization in Ukraine has grown by 300,000 over the year. In frontline zones, the number of protected individuals doubled after the introduction of a 100% quota. At the same time, the government has sharply tightened requirements for agribusiness and banks wishing to obtain the status of critically important enterprises. 🇺🇦📉

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Verkhovna Rada adopts law on the creation of the Ukrainian National Pantheon

Politics 07/01/2026, 14:16

The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a law on the creation of the Ukrainian National Pantheon. 287 deputies voted for the decision. Now the document must be signed by President Zelenskyy 🇺🇦

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Mandatory evacuation of children in the Kharkiv region: authorities prepare for forced removal from border settlements

Politics 07/01/2026, 14:10

The Kharkiv region is preparing for the mandatory evacuation of children from the settlements of Slatyne and Ruska Lozova. Due to daily FPV drone attacks, authorities consider staying there life-threatening. ⚠️👶🚐

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Rubio vs. Vance: Who Will Become Trump's Successor in 2028?

Politics 07/01/2026, 14:03

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is ready to yield to JD Vance in the race for the presidency in 2028, but the struggle for influence within the administration continues. 🇺🇸🗳️ Disagreements on approaches to Iran and Israel expose a rift within the Republican Party. Who will become Trump's successor?

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Poland Calls Zelensky's Ukrainian Pantheon Initiative an Escalation: Warsaw's Reaction

Politics 07/01/2026, 13:08

Poland sharply condemned Zelensky's initiative to create a National Pantheon, calling it an escalation. The Office of Nawrocki confirmed the correctness of the decision to revoke the Order of the White Eagle. 🇺🇦🇵🇱

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Order of Europe: The Verkhovna Rada establishes a new award for contributions to Ukraine's integration into the EU

Politics 07/01/2026, 12:41

The Verkhovna Rada has established the Order of Europe 🇺🇦🇪🇺. The award will recognize those who help Ukraine join the EU and strengthen continental security. 274 deputies voted for the adoption of the draft law.

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Assassination Attempt on Vadim Ermolaev in Monaco: Investigation Considers SBU Involvement

Politics 07/01/2026, 12:08

The investigation in Monaco into the explosion at Vadim Ermolaev's home is considering the theory of SBU involvement. Attorney General Stéphane Thibaud stated that the suspect's arrest could take place very soon. Insiders report that the operation's objective may have been merely a "warning" to the businessman. 🇲🇨🔍💣

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