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Russian launch vehicle of a ballistic missile on a range, illustrating the topic of ballistic restrictions in AFU reports

UAF changes morning briefing format: details on ballistic restrictions

Politics 08/12/2026, 23:49
🚨 The Ukrainian Air Force has changed the format of morning briefings. Yuriy Ignat, Head of the Air Force Communications Department, reported that data on the number of launched and intercepted Russian ballistic missiles will be concealed. 🔹 Details: Information about air threats in messengers remains the same, but censorship regarding ballistics is introduced in morning reports. 🔹 Reason: Security measures and adaptation to the enemy's tactics. 🔹 Statistics: In July, Russia used more than 450 missiles, almost 200 of which were ballistic. Yuriy Ignat also urged the media not to publish headlines like "Not a single missile was shot down," calling it work for propaganda. 🇺🇦🚀
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Student writing with a pen in a notebook during an exam, illustrating the NMT-2027 reform and the transfer of testing to shelters.

NMT-2027 Reform: Zelenskyy Orders Exams Moved to Shelters and Allows Retakes

Politics 08/12/2026, 23:35
🇺🇦 NMT-2027 Reform: Zelenskyy Orders Exams Moved to Shelters and Allows Retakes. 📉 Reduced Load: The President noted that the current NMT format creates excessive stress. In 2027, it is planned to reduce the intensity of the test. 🛡️ Security: Testing may be conducted in equipped shelters to avoid disruptions due to air raids. 🔄 Retakes: Applicants will have the opportunity to take the test a second time before the start of the admissions campaign. 💰 Scholarships: From September 1, the minimum scholarship will rise to 4,000 UAH, and grants for frontline regions will increase by 50%.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in his office discussing the strategy to end the war and return the conflict to Russian territory

Plan to Coerce the Kremlin: Zelenskyy Reveals Strategy for Ending the War and Bringing the Conflict to Russian Territory

Politics 08/12/2026, 23:25
🇺🇦 Zelenskyy Reveals Plan to Coerce Putin into Peace: "We Will Bring the War to Russia" The President of Ukraine stated that Kyiv has a detailed plan with partners to pressure the Kremlin. Key points: 🔹 Putin will not stop voluntarily — he must be coerced. 🔹 Holding the frontline = strong negotiating position. 🔹 Main goal: bring the war to Russian territory so society exerts pressure on the authorities. 🔹 Russia is increasing mobilization and using North Korean ballistics. 🔹 Zelenskyy called on partners to scale up air defense support. #Ukraine #Zelenskyy #Putin #War #Strategy
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Symbolic image of a digital filter and data protection in the context of new EU migration rules

Czech Republic Introduces 'Digital Filter': How New EU Rules Disrupt Illegal Migration Schemes and Why This Does Not Apply to All Refugees

Politics 08/12/2026, 23:00
🇨🇿 Czech Republic Introduces 'Digital Filter': Protection Denied to Dozens of Men Without 'Rezerv+' 🔥 As of August 5, 2026, new EU rules are in effect in the Czech Republic. Men aged 23-60 without confirmation of military registration do not receive status. 🚫 FAKE: 'This applies to all refugees' — in reality, existing statuses are renewed without checks. 📉 Goal: Reduce the burden on the budget and stop 'economic migrants'. 🇺🇦 Kyiv Supports: This will help return men to the front and the economy.
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Donald Trump making a decision on total control of the Strait of Hormuz, leading to the collapse of Iran's economy

Trump's "Steel Wall": Total Control of the Strait of Hormuz and the Collapse of Iran's Economy

Politics 08/12/2026, 22:50
🚨 Trump's "Steel Wall": The US announces total control of the Strait of Hormuz! President Trump declared the collapse of Iran's economy and the defeat of its navy. But is it really that simple? 🤔 🔹 The blockade works: Iran's oil exports have dropped to zero. 🔹 Inflation in Iran: +300%. 🔹 But Iran does not surrender: mine warfare and proxy attacks continue. 📉 Oil prices are rising, the world is on the brink of an energy crisis. #Iran #Trump #StraitOfHormuz #Oil #Geopolitics
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Stylized Ukrainian trident with neon glow on dark background — symbol of statehood in context of Zelenskyy’s statement on completion of operation in Alexandrovsk direction

Zelenskyy's Statement on the Conclusion of the Operation in the Alexandrovsk Direction: 745 sq. km and Monitoring Data

Politics 08/12/2026, 22:40
🇺🇦 President Zelenskyy announced the conclusion of the offensive operation in the Alexandrovsk direction. According to him, the Armed Forces of Ukraine regained control over 745 sq. km and 26 settlements at the junction of three regions. However, OSINT map data and international assessments indicate the difficulty of verifying this data under conditions of active hostilities. #Ukraine #AFU #Operation2026
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Miner in protective gear operating heavy machinery in an underground tunnel — symbolizing extraction of strategic minerals for Russia’s defense industry

The Mineral Front: How Russia Circumvents Sanctions to Import Billions in Raw Materials for its Defense Industry

Politics 08/12/2026, 22:35
🇷🇺 Russia imports strategic minerals for its defense industry worth $1.1 billion despite sanctions. 🇪🇺 The Ukrainian center has urged the EU to cut off supplies from China and Central Asia. 📉 Less than 5% of supplier companies are under sanctions. ⚠️ Without control of the entire supply chain, a weapon shortage in Russia will not occur. #Sanctions #DefenseIndustry #Ukraine #Economy
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White vehicles with the 'Na Shchiti' logo and 'Evacuation of the fallen' text — symbols of the organization whose trademark sparked controversy

Attempt to privatize memory: scandal over the 'Na Shchite' trademark and withdrawal of applications

Politics 08/12/2026, 21:39
🛡️ The attempt to register the 'Na Shchite' trademark in Ukraine ended in a scandal and the withdrawal of applications. 📉 In 2025, the PO 'Central Military Council' tried to appropriate the name of the Armed Forces humanitarian project, but the applications were withdrawn. 🤔 Contradictions arose: the organization's representative, Daniil Shmatkov, denies his involvement, claiming the documents were submitted without his knowledge. 🚫 UKRNOISI declared the parasitization on the memory of the fallen unacceptable. Volunteers plan to legalize rights to the symbol and transfer them to the Ministry of Defense.
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A Ukrainian prisoner of war wrapped in the Ukrainian flag holds a bag of belongings, with a group of people and journalists documenting the event in the background

«Never Refused»: Ukraine Exposes New Russian Information Campaign on POWs

Politics 08/12/2026, 21:27
🇺🇦 Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets exposed a new information attack by the Russian Federation. Moscow accuses Kyiv of refusing to take back prisoners, but Ukraine is ready to exchange all citizens. Russia artificially delays coordination, ignoring requests. Meanwhile, Russian sources accuse Ukraine of disrupting exchanges for PR purposes. 📉 An increase in cases of re-capture of Russian soldiers is being recorded.
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Ukrainian officer in camouflage uniform with Ukrainian flag and AFU emblem discussing breakthrough on the Alexandrovsk direction

Breakthrough on the Alexandrovsk Direction: Ukrainian Forces Liberated 745 km² and Struck the Occupiers

Politics 08/12/2026, 20:58
🇺🇦 **Breakthrough on the Alexandrovsk Direction!** Ukrainian airborne troops conducted a successful operation, liberating 745 sq. km of territory. 📉 **Enemy Losses:** — 9,550 killed — 6,600+ wounded 🗣️ **Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Mykhailo Drapaty:** — 26 villages liberated from January to August. — Described the strategy for victory through asymmetric approaches. 🤝 **Diplomacy:** Precise strikes against the Russian Federation create conditions for negotiations. #Ukraine #AFU #Drapaty #MilitaryChronicle #Victory
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Donald Trump in a blue suit and red tie, seated in a luxurious interior, contemplates a new strategy of economic pressure on Iran

Trump shifts strategy: from strikes to 'economic strangulation' of Iran. Why social media anger could derail the plan?

Politics 08/12/2026, 19:57
🇺🇸 Trump changes strategy on Iran: instead of strikes — economic pressure. 📉 Washington expects that sanctions and port blockades will break Tehran. ⚠️ But advisers sound the alarm: one angry message on Truth Social could derail the plan. 🚀 Pentagon admits: missile stocks are running out, not even enough for Ukraine. #Trump #Iran #Geopolitics #2026
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