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Ukraine receives another €3.8 billion from the EU for the military: what is known about the new tranches

Politics 06/30/2026, 14:29

🇺🇦 Ukraine received another €3.8 billion from the EU — now this is the first purely military aid under the new loan. The money will go towards drones, the defense industry, and the front. 🛡️💰

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Russia Ready to Import Gasoline: Peskov Explains Causes of Shortage and Record Prices

Politics 06/30/2026, 14:32

The Kremlin has acknowledged the need to import oil products into Russia. Dmitry Peskov explained this as "panic buying," however, fuel prices are hitting 20-year records, and shops are closing in Sevastopol due to shortages. 🛢️📉

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Second strike on 'Dubna': Zelenskyy confirms attack on key space communications center in the Moscow region

Politics 06/30/2026, 13:01

Ukraine launched a second strike on the 'Dubna' space communications center in the Moscow region. Zelenskyy confirmed the attack on the facility used for reconnaissance and announced new strikes on similar targets. 🚀🇺🇦

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Ban on the aggressor's language on shelves: Law on product labeling registered in the Verkhovna Rada

Politics 06/30/2026, 12:58

A law banning the aggressor's language on product packaging has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada. Manufacturers will be required to conduct an urgent review of their products. This is a continuation of the course on demilitarizing Ukraine's information space. 🇺🇦📦

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Gennady Trukhanov on 'slowing down Ukrainization': why Odessa cannot live without Pushkin and Russian songs

Politics 06/30/2026, 12:45

Gennady Trukhanov responded to accusations of slowing down the Ukrainization of Odessa. The former mayor stated that Russian-language songs are the city's "DNA," and contemporary artists have failed to create a worthy alternative to the classics. 🎭🇺🇦

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Heatwave in Ukraine: How train air conditioners work and why they don't always save you from the stuffiness

Politics 06/30/2026, 12:41

🔥 The heatwave in Ukraine is breaking records — but trains continue to run on schedule. «Ukrzaliznytsia» explained why air conditioners don't always save you from the stuffiness and gave tips on how to survive the journey. The snowflake on the ticket is your main guide! 🚆❄️

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Heatwave and Deficit: Denys Shmyhal Explains How Ukraine Will Survive Peak Consumption Hours

Politics 06/30/2026, 12:24

⚡️ Heatwave in Europe breaks records — Ukraine introduces power outage schedules. Minister Shmyhal urges saving electricity during peak hours. Find out how to prepare for summer outages! 🔌🌞

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China Calls on Moscow and Kyiv for Immediate Negotiations: Beijing's Conditions and the Reality of 'Neutrality'

Politics 06/30/2026, 12:21

China has publicly called on Ukraine and Russia to immediately cease hostilities and sit down at the negotiating table. However, despite the rhetoric of neutrality, Beijing continues to supply the Russian Federation with dual-use goods for the MIC, which is causing indignation in the West and new sanctions 🇨🇳🇺🇦🇷🇺

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"It's a fake": Hennadiy Trukhanov explains why he was stripped of citizenship and the position of Mayor of Odesa

Politics 06/30/2026, 10:48

Hennadiy Trukhanov called the Russian passport that led to his dismissal as Mayor of Odesa a fake. The former mayor claims that the SBU and courts repeatedly checked his citizenship but found no evidence. Nevertheless, Zelenskyy signed a decree stripping him of citizenship based on a 2025 petition.

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Heat and Schedules: Why Power Outages Are Returning to Ukraine on June 30

Politics 06/30/2026, 10:41

⚡️ Power outage schedules are being reintroduced in Ukraine on June 30. The cause is abnormal heat: every degree of warmth adds 100 MW of load to the system. Find out where to check the schedule for your address so you don't get left in the dark. 🌡️🏠

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Massive Attack: Russia Launches Over 150 Drones at Ukraine, Casualties Reported in Dnipro

Politics 06/30/2026, 10:35

Russia attacked Ukraine with over 150 drones; air defense shot down 138 targets, but there are casualties in Dnipro and a fire in Zaporizhzhia. 🚨🇺🇦

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RDK Reports on Winter Campaign: 9 km² Cleared, 80 Eliminated, and 24 POWs on the Zaporizhzhia Front

Politics 06/30/2026, 10:26

Ukraine's GUR revealed details of the RVC's winter campaign on the Zaporizhzhia front: fighters cleared 9 km² of territory, eliminated 80 Russian military personnel, and captured 24 POWs. Intelligence also confirmed the staging of the death of the Corps' leader, Denis Kapustin. 🇺🇦🔫

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Protection of Ukrainians in Europe: Where Does Hospitality End and Discrimination Begin?

Politics 06/30/2026, 10:19

🇪🇺 Europe is lowering the level of protection for Ukrainian refugees, especially for men of conscription age. Council of Europe Commissioner Michael O'Flaherty warned about the risks of discrimination and emphasized the importance of an individual approach. 🛡️👥

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Cutting payments and rising hatred: Council of Europe Commissioner warns of pressure on Ukrainians

Politics 06/30/2026, 10:10

Council of Europe Commissioner Michael O'Flaherty warned of a trend to "push out" Ukrainians from Europe through reduced payments and rising xenophobia. In the Czech Republic and Poland, restrictions for refugees are already being discussed or applied, changing their status and cutting benefits. The official called for correcting the situation before mass evictions begin. 🇪🇺🚫🇺🇦

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Divided Fates: 50% of Ukrainians Abroad Do Not Plan to Return Home

Politics 06/30/2026, 10:02

The fates of Ukrainians abroad have split evenly: 50% plan to stay forever, while 50% want to return home. Council of Europe Commissioner Michael O'Flaherty named the main reasons for this choice — from the future of children to the desire to help in the country's reconstruction. 🇺🇦🌍

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UK Reshapes Army Based on Ukraine Scenario: Drones Instead of Destroyers and Ministerial Resignations

Politics 06/30/2026, 09:35

🇬🇧 The UK is radically changing its army, focusing on the experience of the war in Ukraine. 🚁 Drones and AI are replacing heavy equipment, while the navy is abandoning destroyers. Amidst reforms, key ministers are resigning. 📉

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Massive Drone Attack on Moscow and Tula: Sobyanin Reports 50 Drones Shot Down

Politics 06/30/2026, 09:31

🚨 Massive drone attack on Moscow: Mayor Sobyanin reports 50 drones shot down. Drones were spotted in the Moscow region and Tula. The consequences of the attack are currently unknown, but the escalation of strikes against the Russian Federation continues. 🇷🇺🛸

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Deal fell through: Poland refuses to hand over MiG-29s to Ukraine due to Kyiv's refusal to share drone technologies

Politics 06/30/2026, 09:28

Poland has officially refused to hand over MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine. The country's Defense Minister stated that Kyiv failed to meet the condition of transferring drone production technologies, which Warsaw insisted upon. 🚫✈️🤖

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