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Empty rosters: Russia plans new divisions but will fail to find personnel to fill them

Politics 06/26/2026, 14:16

Russia plans to create new divisions and brigades by 2026, but experts doubt the possibility of staffing them. Amid a shortage of personnel, the Kremlin is discussing a new mobilization, while the State Duma warns of the risks of an economic crisis. 🇷🇺📉🪖

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Budanov Announces New Prisoner Exchange: 'Human Life is Priceless'

Politics 06/26/2026, 14:06

🇺🇦 Budanov announced a new prisoner exchange — possibly in the coming days. "Human life is priceless," he told students at KMA. Last exchange: 185 military + 1 civilian. Total returned >9k people. 🕊️ #prisonerexchange #Budannov #Ukraine

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Budanov on the Poland scandal: 'It's a terrible mistake, but the peak is yet to come'

Politics 06/26/2026, 14:02

PO Head Budanov warned that the crisis with Poland has not yet reached its peak. He called the deprivation of Zelenskyy of the order a 'terrible mistake' and a manifestation of Warsaw's immaturity, reminding that exacerbation with neighbors always leads to problems. 🇺🇦🤝🇵🇱

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Massive Attack: Russia Strikes Ukraine with 7 Iskander Missiles and Nearly 200 Drones

Politics 06/26/2026, 13:47

🚨 On the night of June 26, Russia attacked Ukraine with 7 Iskander-M missiles and 189 drones. Air defenses shot down most targets, but hits on energy infrastructure in Odesa and Kremenchuk were recorded. The attack continues; please follow safety rules! 🇺🇦🛡️

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New EU Plan: Ukraine Could Gain Access to the Single Market and Funding Programs Before Official Accession

Politics 06/26/2026, 13:41

The EU is preparing a revolutionary plan for candidate countries: access to the single market and funding even before accession. 🇪🇺 Ukraine will become the main beneficiary of this system. Details of the new integration mechanism are in the article. 🇺🇦

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Drone Revolution in Seoul: 110,000 UAVs and 500,000 Operators by 2029

Politics 06/26/2026, 13:34

South Korea launches a massive reform: by 2029, the army will receive 110,000 drones, and 500,000 soldiers will become UAV operators. 🇰🇷🚁 This is a response to the threat from North Korea and a demographic crisis. Complete rejection of Chinese parts and a review of military doctrine following the scandal with the former president. 🇰🇵⚔️

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Attack in the Gulf of Oman: UN Suspends Evacuation of Ships from the Strait of Hormuz

Politics 06/26/2026, 13:23

The UN has temporarily halted the evacuation of ships from the Strait of Hormuz following an attack on a cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman. The safety of this key oil route is once again under threat, despite recent peace agreements between the US and Iran. 🚢⚠️🌊

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Strike on Kremenchuk: Russia Attacks Industry with Drones and Ballistic Missiles

Politics 06/26/2026, 13:20

On the night of June 26, Kremenchuk was struck by drones and ballistic missiles. 🚀 Industrial facilities were hit, and power was partially cut, but there are no casualties. Energy workers have already restored electricity supply. ⚡️🏭

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Family Dormitories at KPI: How Students Live, Fall in Love, and Save on Housing

Politics 06/26/2026, 13:17

🎓 KPI has family dormitories — where students live, fall in love, and save! 🏠💑 Only 3–4 thousand UAH/month, own kitchen, bathroom, and 10 minutes to any building. Rector: "The university shapes personality not only through learning".

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Night attack on Odesa region: fires in Vylkove and mass power outages

Politics 06/26/2026, 13:14

On the night of June 26, Russian forces attacked the Odesa region, striking energy facilities in Vylkove. As a result, a fire broke out, one person was injured, and the city and surrounding villages were left without power. This is not the first strike on the region this month. 🔥⚡

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Heatwave in Europe: 'Greens' Demand Emergency EU Summit Amid Record Temperatures and Casualties

Politics 06/26/2026, 13:02

Europe is gripped by an abnormal heatwave: schools are closed in France, and there are casualties in Italy and Spain. The Green Party is demanding an emergency EU summit to discuss population protection and climate policy. 🌡️🚨 The heat is already moving east, including Ukraine, where temperatures up to +37°C are expected.

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Meloni clashes with NATO Secretary General: Italy did not participate in strikes on Iran

Politics 06/26/2026, 12:51

Giorgia Meloni firmly responded to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, calling his claims about Italy's participation in strikes on Iran a mistake. The Prime Minister emphasized that Italian bases were used only for logistics, not for combat operations. 🇮🇹✈️🚫

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Night Alarm in Moscow: Air Defense Reports Shooting Down 30 Drones in an Hour

Politics 06/26/2026, 12:48

Moscow under attack again: air defenses shot down 30 drones overnight. Mayor Sobyanin reported on the operation of defense systems, but the consequences of the attack are still unknown. This is already the second major attack on the capital in a week. 🚨🇷🇺🚁

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Transparency in details: Charles III and Prince William disclose tax payments

Politics 06/26/2026, 04:37

King Charles III voluntarily paid a record £12.9 million in taxes, becoming the first modern monarch to publicly disclose his accounts. Prince William also reported payments of £7.76 million, confirming the transparency of the family budget. 👑💷

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Pentagon turns military bases into industrial hubs: US launches large-scale critical minerals extraction program

Politics 06/26/2026, 03:47

🇺🇸 The Pentagon launches a revolutionary program: plants for extracting lithium, graphite, and rare earth metals will appear on US military bases. The goal is to reduce dependence on China and ensure defense needs. Construction will begin in 2027. 🏭⚡

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Shelling of a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz: Iran attacks a ship on a 'wrong' route

Politics 06/26/2026, 03:44

Iran attacked a Singaporean vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, shelling it due to its route choice. Tehran warned that ships not following their rules are stripped of insurance. The situation is escalating against the backdrop of recent US-Iran negotiations. 🚢💥🌊

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Fake news about a Belarusian Il-62 in the Chernihiv region: military expert debunks Flightradar24 data

Politics 06/26/2026, 02:42

The Advisor to the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine debunked rumors about a Belarusian Il-62 entering the Chernihiv region. Flightradar24 data turned out to be a system error; no aircraft crossed the border. 🛑✈️

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Rutte ahead of the Ankara summit: NATO demonstrates military superiority over Russia and new contracts

Politics 06/26/2026, 02:06

🔥 Rutte ahead of the Ankara summit: NATO strengthens defense, signs new contracts, and sends a signal to Russia — "we are better at this." 🇳🇦🇹🇴🇷🇺

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