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Female students working on laptops and taking notes in a classroom — illustration for an article on raising the NMT threshold and its impact on university admissions in Ukraine

Raising the NMT Threshold: How One Point Changed University Admissions in Ukraine

Politics 07/11/2026, 01:58

🇺🇦 In 2026, the NMT threshold for the Ukrainian language and history was raised for the first time — by 1 point. But 85% of participants coped! 📚✨ Now universities will receive better-prepared applicants. #NMT2026 #EducationUkraine

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Donald Trump speaks at a podium, announcing the end of ceasefire with Iran

Trump Declares End to Ceasefire with Iran: Tehran Seeks Talks, but Strikes Continue

Politics 07/11/2026, 02:01

Trump officially announced the end of the ceasefire with Iran. Despite Tehran's request for negotiations, the US continues to strike targets in Iran. Authorities are considering a scenario for a prolonged military campaign.

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Yellow 'UKRITTYA' sign on black shelter doors in Kyiv, symbolizing the audit of civil defense expenditures

Shelter Audit in Kyiv: Klitschko to Review Spending of 7 Billion Hryvnias Over Recent Years

Politics 07/11/2026, 01:54

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has initiated a strict audit of shelter spending for 2022–2025. City authorities will check how districts spent the allocated 7 billion hryvnias. Since the beginning of 2026, more than 170 asset holders have been held accountable for facility unpreparedness. 🏗️🇺🇦

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Sign of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) on a building facade — the key agency investigating the 'Midas' case against former Energoatom top manager Dmytro Basov

The 'Midas' Case: Former Top Executive of 'Energoatom' Dmytro Basov Faces New Suspicion

Politics 07/11/2026, 01:42

NABU has announced a new suspicion against former top executive of 'Energoatom' Dmytro Basov in the 'Midas' case. The suspect, known in investigative materials as 'Tenor', is accused of laundering 30 million hryvnias through cryptocurrency as part of the 'Barrier' scheme. 🚨🏢 #Energoatom #NABU #Corruption

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a meeting where he announced that Ukrainian weapons have reached all Russian refineries

Zelenskyy states that Ukrainian weapons have reached all Russian refineries: from Siberia to the Moscow region

Politics 07/11/2026, 01:35

🚀 Zelenskyy states that Ukrainian drones have struck all Russian refineries — from Siberia to the Moscow region. 🛢️ Gasoline production in Russia covers only 65% of demand. #Ukraine #Russia #OilRefining

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Bulgarian Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov in front of EU and Bulgarian flags, after canceling the threat to block the 21st EU sanctions package against Russia

Bulgaria cancels threat to block EU's 21st sanctions package against Russia

Politics 07/11/2026, 01:29

Bulgaria cancels threat to block EU's 21st sanctions package against Russia. Prime Minister Rumen Radev, who previously threatened a veto, agreed to the adoption of the package but retained objections regarding Patriarch Kirill, Vagit Alekperov, and metro spare parts supplies. 🇧🇬🚫🇷🇺

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Ukrainian soldier in camouflage aiming rifle with optical scope on range — symbol of access to new Western weapons funded by EU

British tanks funded by the EU: Ukraine gains access to a new arms market

Politics 07/11/2026, 01:12

Ukraine will be able to purchase British weapons using European loan funds. 🇺🇦🇬🇧 Brussels and London have agreed on the final terms of the deal, which will be announced on July 13 in Paris. This decision will accelerate the delivery of weapons to the front and strengthen the integration of defense industries.

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EU Commissioner Oleksiy Skrypka in front of EU building — symbol of breakthrough in negotiations on sixth cluster for Ukraine

Breakthrough in negotiations: EU approves opening of sixth cluster for Ukraine

Politics 07/11/2026, 01:01

The EU has taken an important step: COREPER approved the opening of the 6th negotiation cluster for Ukraine on security and trade issues 🇺🇦🇪🇺. The final decision is expected on July 14. The European integration process continues!

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a vyshyvanka walking down the street, with a soldier in camouflage in the background, illustrating support for the rear and new allowances for military personnel.

10,000 Hryvnia for the Rear: Ukraine's Ministry of Defense Approves Conditions for a New Military Allowance

Politics 07/11/2026, 00:44

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has approved the conditions for paying 10,000 hryvnia to rear-line military personnel 💰. The money will go to those who do not have other combat allowances — regardless of the contract. New types of contracts with income up to 460,000 UAH per month have also been introduced! 🇺🇦

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Detained man in plaid shirt between SBU and National Police officers during operation related to attack on TCC in Lviv

Military personnel among those detained: SBU and police reveal details of the attack on the TCC in Lviv

Politics 07/11/2026, 00:47

The SBU and police have detained military personnel involved in the attack on the TCC in Lviv on July 8. The suspects blocked traffic and overturned a service vehicle. The court has already selected a coercive measure for one of the suspects, while the prosecutor's office is investigating the case involving hundreds of individuals. ⚖️🚓

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Mark Sikorski, Polish Foreign Minister, speaks out on Russian disinformation and Kremlin attempts to incite conflict between Ukraine and Poland

Sikorski on 'Russian trolls': how the Kremlin is trying to ignite a conflict between Ukraine and Poland

Politics 07/11/2026, 00:37

Radosław Sikorski stated that Russia is using historical disputes to ignite a conflict between Ukraine and Poland. The Minister called for reconciliation and adaptation to European standards, despite current tensions surrounding the UPA. 🇵🇱🇺🇦🚫🇷🇺

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DBR officer with a «DBR» armband checks documents of a man suspected of beating a chaplain and a lieutenant colonel

Junior Sergeant of 'Skeli' under suspicion for beating a chaplain and a lieutenant colonel: DBR investigation details

Politics 07/11/2026, 00:41

A junior sergeant of the 'Skeli' battalion is suspected of beating a chaplain and a lieutenant colonel. The SBI is investigating two episodes of violence: in one case, the clergyman suffered a broken jaw, and in the other, the officer broke a rib. The investigation is taking place against the backdrop of a major scandal regarding torture and deaths in the battalion. ⚖️🇺🇦

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Ukrainian soldier with drone against sun — symbol of precision strikes on Russian tankers in the Sea of Azov

Satellite captures aftermath of attack: Russian tankers burning in the Sea of Azov

Politics 07/11/2026, 00:16

Planet Labs satellite captured a burning Russian tanker in the Sea of Azov following an attack by Ukrainian forces. 🛰️🔥 Images confirm damage to at least two vessels in the Kerch Strait area. Ukraine continues to strike the RF's "shadow fleet." 🇺🇦🚢

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Alexey Novak, Russian Minister of Energy, in front of a screen with graphics, discusses the fuel crisis and the impact of drone strikes on refineries.

Fuel Crisis in Russia: Novak Admits That Queues at Gas Stations Are a Consequence of Drone Strikes on Refineries

Politics 07/11/2026, 00:13

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak officially admitted that the fuel crisis and queues at gas stations are caused by drone strikes on refineries. The official reported a 30% increase in consumption and the need to restructure logistics. 🇷🇺🛢️🚁

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Court in Lviv: suspect in beating police officers and unauthorized leave from the unit in the courtroom and at the scene of the conflict

Lviv court arrests participant in conflict with TCC: beating of police officers and unauthorized absence from unit

Politics 07/11/2026, 00:06

A Lviv court has arrested the first figure involved in the Sykhiv riots for 60 days. 23-year-old Oleg Gavrilov, who is absent without leave from the army, is suspected of beating police officers. He faces up to 8 years in prison. ⚖️👮‍♂️

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Volunteer assists an elderly woman with belongings during mandatory evacuation in Dnipropetrovsk region

Mandatory evacuation in Dnipropetrovsk region: new areas under threat

Politics 07/10/2026, 23:59

🚨 Mandatory evacuation declared in Dnipropetrovsk region from Vasyilkivka and Vyshe-Tarasivka. Over 6,500 people must leave dangerous areas. Children already evacuated; now it’s adults’ turn. 📞 Hotline operates 24/7.

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Indian workers resting with tools and backpacks, debunking the myth of a 'migrant invasion'

The Myth of the "Invasion": Why Rumors of Mass Migrants from India and Pakistan Do Not Match Reality

Politics 07/10/2026, 23:56

🚨 Rumors of an "invasion" of migrants from India and Pakistan in Ukraine are fake! 🇺🇦 Entrepreneur Nagender Parashar explains why society is not ready for a massive influx of foreigners and who benefits from these speculations. #Ukraine #Migrants #FakeNews

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Group of Russian saboteurs in camouflage and helmets with Russian flags on sleeves moving across sandy terrain under overcast sky, preparing for operation in Orikhiv

Storm before the assault: Russia prepares saboteurs for Orikhiv under the cover of bad weather

Politics 07/10/2026, 23:48

Russian troops have intensified on the Orikhiv axis: under the cover of bad weather, the enemy is preparing to insert saboteurs. At the same time, Zaporizhzhia is subjected to mass strikes by KABs and drones — gas stations, post offices, and residential buildings are under fire. 🚨💣

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