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Ukrainian Prime Minister Oleksiy Koretsky in a business suit and glasses discussing infrastructure protection plans and underground schools against winter threats of 2026.

Winter 2026: PM Koretsky Warns of Escalated Russian Attacks on Infrastructure and Plans for Underground Schools

Politics 08/18/2026, 19:45
⚠️ Winter 2026: PM Koretsky warns that Russian attacks on infrastructure will intensify. 🏗️ Underground schools are being built in Ukraine: by the end of the year, there will be about 200. 🔋 19.5k schools already have generators and solar panels. 🇷🇺 Intelligence: Russia has developed drones to strike power lines. 💰 Ukraine is short 650 million euros for energy. #Ukraine #Winter2026 #Koretsky #Energy
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in his office discusses priorities for restoring energy infrastructure and new threats in August 2026.

Energy Front of August 2026: Zelenskyy Outlines Restoration Priorities and New Infrastructure Threats

Politics 08/18/2026, 19:31
⚡️ Energy Front of August 2026: Zelenskyy and Shmyhal discussed grid restoration before winter. 🔹 Electricity supply is being restored daily, especially in frontline zones. 🔹 Equipment reserves have been formed, but details of partner aid are not disclosed. 🔹 Shmyhal warned: the target of attacks has shifted from energy to water supply. #Ukraine #Energy #Zelenskyy #Shmyhal #War2026
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Ukraine MIA special transport fleet: new Skoda Kodiaq with sirens for strict road control

Return of the 'Phantoms' and new fines: Ukraine's Ministry of Internal Affairs prepares a tough safety package for roads

Politics 08/18/2026, 19:17
🚔 The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine is preparing a tough package of measures for road safety. The Head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ivan Vygovsky, announced the return of unmarked 'Phantom' patrols and the launch of dozens of new speed recording cameras. 📉 Traffic accident statistics remain high: more than 1,300 accidents with casualties in just the first weeks of August. 📜 A bill on strengthening liability for systematic violators will be considered at an NSDC meeting. 🚗 Against the backdrop of announcements, a resonant accident with a BMW occurred in Kyiv, where a driver ignored signs and flew into a restaurant. #Ukraine #TrafficAccidents #MIA #RoadSafety #TrafficRules
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Deputy Head of Ukraine’s Restoration Agency with microphone and remote — at center of scandal over parking space rental and contracts with Energoatom supplier

Parking space rental and explosive contract growth: How the Deputy Head of the Agency for Restoration was linked to an 'Energoatom' supplier

Politics 08/18/2026, 18:42
🚨 Scandal at the Agency for Restoration: Deputy Head Yurii Sverba, responsible for transparency, rents a parking space from the owner of a company whose contracts with 'Energoatom' have grown 7 times. The 'Kommersant' investigation links the rental to a sharp increase in public procurement. #Ukraine #Corruption #Sverba #AgencyForRestoration
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Smartphone displaying the 'Rezerv+' app with data from the Oberyh registry — illustrating digital mobilization and online deferment for teachers

Digital Mobilization: Ministry of Defense Launches Beta Testing of Online Deferment for Teachers in 'Rezerv+'

Politics 08/18/2026, 18:38
🇺🇦 The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has launched beta testing of a new service in the 'Rezerv+' application. Now teachers can arrange a deferment from mobilization online. 📱 **Key details:** • Deferment is available to teachers working at a workload of at least 0.75. • The system automatically checks data in state registries — certificates are not needed. • Earlier, in May 2026, scientific workers received this opportunity. ⚠️ **Important:** Earlier, failures were recorded in the application due to which citizens lost their deferments. The Ministry of Defense urges teachers to join the testing to improve the service. #RezervPlus #Mobilization #Ukraine #Teachers #News2026
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Ocean waves against the horizon, symbolizing the Strait of Hormuz in the context of Iran's ultimatum to the US

Iran Blocks Strait of Hormuz: Galibaf Issues Ultimatum to US Amid Trump's Plans

Politics 08/18/2026, 18:18
🚨 <b>CRISIS IN THE PERSIAN GULF</b> 🌊 Iran has officially announced the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz until the US fulfills the conditions of the Islamabad Memorandum. Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf accused Washington of violating the ceasefire. 🇺🇸 President Trump responded by announcing plans to declare the strait US territory. 🇷🇺 Russia continues to supply weapons to Iran via the Caspian Sea. The global economy is under threat. #Iran #Hormuz #Trump #Geopolitics
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Iranian missiles on a launcher under the Iranian flag: symbol of military arsenal restoration through Russian supplies

Caspian Convoy: Russia Restores Iran's Military Arsenal via Sea Deliveries

Politics 08/18/2026, 17:58
🚨 <b>Caspian Convoy: Russia Restores Iran's Military Arsenal</b> According to European sources, Russia is actively transporting TNT, ammunition, and drone parts to Iran via the Caspian Sea. This is necessary for Tehran to restore its forces after strikes by the US and Israel. 🔹 <b>Kremlin Strategy:</b> Iranian strikes on the US distract Washington's resources from Ukraine. 🔹 <b>Logistics Resilience:</b> Despite Israel's strike on the port of Bandar-e Anzali in March 2026, deliveries have been restored. 🔹 <b>Secrecy:</b> Moscow and Tehran do not comment, while the West assesses the damage to Iranian infrastructure. #Iran #Russia #War #Drones #Geopolitics
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with Yevhen Khmara, whom he has nominated for the position of Minister of Defense

Volodymyr Zelenskyy submits proposal to appoint Yevhen Khmara as Minister of Defense of Ukraine

Politics 08/18/2026, 16:56
🇺🇦 President Zelenskyy submits proposal to appoint Yevhen Khmara as Minister of Defense of Ukraine. Khmara is a professional military officer, former head of CSO "A" of the SBU, participant in operations to de-occupy Snake Island and strikes on the rear of the Russian Federation. His candidacy was discussed since July 2026, now the issue has been transferred to the Rada. #Ukraine #MinistryOfDefense #Khmara #Zelenskyy
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Andrii Sybiha at a press conference at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine: confirmation of his position as head of the ministry in the new government

Andriy Sybiga retains the post of Foreign Minister in Koretsky's government: results of Zelensky's personnel reform

Politics 08/18/2026, 17:05
🇺🇦 Andriy Sybiga remains the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine in Koretsky's government. Zelensky confirmed the composition of the Cabinet of Ministers. 🔄 Personnel reform: Yulia Sviridenko resigned, Serhiy Koretsky became the new Prime Minister. ⚠️ Fedorov removed from the post of Minister of Defense, Klymenko transferred to the NSDC. #Ukraine #Politics #Sybiga #Koretsky
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Donald Tusk at a press conference commenting on the attack on Ukrainian children in Bydgoszcz

Tusk called the attack on Ukrainian children in Bydgoszcz an "anti-Polish action" and promised to detain the aggressors by the end of the week

Politics 08/18/2026, 16:45
🇵🇱 Polish PM Tusk condemns attack on Ukrainian children in Bydgoszcz: "This is an anti-Polish action!" Perpetrators urged to surrender voluntarily—otherwise arrest by the end of the week. Incident: Two adults attacked 12- and 14-year-old children for speaking Ukrainian. #Poland #Ukraine #Tusk #Bydgoszcz #AttackOnChildren
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Belgian Finance Minister Patrick Prevo warns about the risks of returning 200 billion euros of frozen Russian assets

Belgium sets condition on Russian assets: Prevot warns of risk of returning €200 billion

Politics 08/18/2026, 16:30
🇧🇪 Maxime Prévot stated that Belgium is ready to help Ukraine but demands guarantees regarding frozen Russian assets. The minister warned: if a court orders the return of €200 billion to Russia in 10–15 years, the Belgian budget will not withstand it. Brussels insists on collective responsibility of EU countries. #Belgium #Ukraine #MaximePrevot #RussianAssets
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Maryana Bezuglaya during a press conference at the Embassy of Ukraine in Belarus, discussing her return to the 'Servant of the People' faction

Maryana Bezuhla Returns to the 'Servant of the People' Faction: Reasons, Goals, and Prospects

Politics 08/18/2026, 16:20
🇺🇦 Maryana Bezuhla returns to the 'Servant of the People' faction after 2 years! 🔄 📌 Reasons: ✅ Creation of a special commission on military justice (non-factional deputies cannot head it) ✅ Stable right to participate in meetings ⚠️ Did not rule out a temporary format! 🔥 Previously criticized Zaluzhnyi, Syrskyi, Sodo, and Oleshchuk. 💬 'Not to be silent there, of course' — Bezuhla. #Ukraine #Politics #ServantOfThePeople #Bezuhla #MilitaryJustice
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Combat drone in flight against a clear sky, illustrating the scale of UAV losses

Record Drone Wave: Russia Admits Loss of 1,671 UAVs in 24 Hours

Politics 08/18/2026, 15:53
🚨 RECORD FOR AFU: Russia Admits Loss of 1,671 Drones in 24 Hours! 📉 Russian media updated data: Russian air defense allegedly shot down 1,671 UAVs, 10 aerial bombs, and 2 HIMARS missiles. 🔥 The figure grew from 1,478 to 1,671 in just 24 minutes — this is the largest strike in the entire war. 🤫 Neither the Russian Ministry of Defense nor the AFU General Staff officially comments on these figures. #Ukraine #War #Drones #AFU #RF
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