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Four men released by the Ombudsman from Ternopil TCK stand in front of a comprehensive service center building

Alcohol and Lawlessness: Ombudsman Releases Disabled Persons from 'Corral' at Ternopil TCC

Politics 06/12/2026, 15:41

Disabled persons and people with mental disorders were found in the Ternopil TRSSC, where they were being illegally detained. The guard supervising the mobilized was drunk: alcohol in the blood exceeded the norm by 7 times. The Ombudsman released five citizens and recorded violations. 🚨🇺🇦

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Students in protective gear learning welding on modern equipment at a Ukrainian vocational college — an example of updated vocational education from 2027

Rebooting Ukrainian Vocational Education: New Standards, Equipment, and Programs from 2027

Politics 06/12/2026, 15:32

🇺🇦 Ukraine launches a major reboot of vocational education: new standards, equipment, and programs from 2027. Training will become more practical and adapted to the labor market. 🛠️📚 #education #vocational #Ukraine

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Ukrainian girl with flag painted on her face shouting in support of Ukraine, symbolizing hope for European aid in 2026

US Fatigue and Hope for Europe: How Ukrainians View External Support in 2026

Politics 06/12/2026, 15:09

Ukrainians are increasingly doubting the US, viewing them as war-weary, but trust in Europe is growing: 64% believe in the fairness of EU support. 🇺🇸📉🇪🇺📈

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a black shirt against the Ukrainian flag, warning about a new wave of rocket attacks and the threat of 'Oreshnik'

Instead of peace — rockets: Zelenskyy warns of new wave of attacks and the threat of 'Oreshnik'

Politics 06/12/2026, 15:02

🚨 Zelenskyy: instead of peace — rockets. Russia does not give up attempts to strike Ukraine. In the coming days — high threat from 'Oreshnik'. Take care of yourself! 🇺🇦

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Russian 'Oreshnik' missile system on parade in Moscow: powerful launchers against the backdrop of Red Square

Oreshnik, which scares Ukraine: what the ghost city from which the missiles fly looks like

Politics 06/12/2026, 15:05

🚀 Oreshnik missiles, threatening Ukraine, are launched from the Kapustin Yar test range near the abandoned city of Znamensk. 🏙️ The city is in a neglected state, and its residents barely notice the launches. 🌍 The tests also damage Kazakhstan's ecology. #Oreshnik #KapustinYar #Znamensk

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at his desk, announcing army reform with new contracts and salaries up to 300 thousand hryvnias

Zelenskyy Announces Army Reform: New Contracts for Infantry and Salaries Up to 300,000 Hryvnias

Politics 06/12/2026, 14:59

Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a large-scale pay reform in the Armed Forces of Ukraine: infantrymen on the front line will receive up to 300,000 hryvnias, while the minimum salary in the rear will rise to 30,000. 🇺🇦💰 New contracts with clear service terms and expanded recruitment of foreign volunteers will come into effect as early as June.

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Russian soldier coordinating actions via radio against the backdrop of destroyed infrastructure

Logistical Collapse: How Strikes on Southern Bridges Forced Russia to Change Tactics

Politics 06/12/2026, 14:52

Strikes on southern logistics have paralyzed the offensive: assaults have been cut in half, and Russia is forced to compensate for losses with air power. The destruction of the Chonhar Bridge and the blockade of the R-208 highway have become critical choke points in the occupiers' supply chain. 🛑🚛💥

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Exhausted students sit at desks in a classroom during the NMT exam, showing signs of stress and fatigue after prolonged sheltering.

13 hours in a shelter: hundreds of applicants in the Odesa region requested a retake of the NMT after exhaustion

Politics 06/12/2026, 14:41

🚨 In the Odesa region, 105 applicants requested a retake of the NMT after a 13-hour exam in shelters. The DCEEQ admits: exhaustion and air raids affected the results. 📉 #NMT #Odesa #Education

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Man in white shirt in front of medical vehicle — symbol of mobilization of doctors in Ukraine

Protection doesn't save: how medical workers in Ukraine are being directed to the Armed Forces of Ukraine by quotas and what this means for the healthcare system

Politics 06/12/2026, 14:16

🚨 The Ministry of Health of Ukraine confirmed: even with protection, medical workers can be de-protected for service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine — by quotas and voluntarily. The contract is for one year, after which you can return. But how will this affect the healthcare system? 🏥🇺🇦

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Hands holding a framed photo of Anna Roschina — symbol of the tragedy that prompted Ukraine to sanction judge Vakhrameev and pro-Kremlin media outlets

Sanctions over Roshchina's death: Ukraine penalizes judge Vakhrameev and propaganda media

Politics 06/12/2026, 14:09

Ukraine has imposed new sanctions on Russian judges and media outlets for their involvement in the death of journalist Victoria Roshchina. The list includes 29 individuals and 17 legal entities, including Judge Vakhrameev. Kyiv stated that this is only the beginning of retaliatory measures. 🇺🇦⚖️🚫

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Russian ballistic missile 'Oreshnik' on launch vehicle: preparation for launch from Kapustin Yar test site

Threat from the Kapustin Yar Range: Ukrainian Armed Forces Warn of Possible Strike by the 'Oreshnik' Ballistic Missile

Politics 06/12/2026, 14:01

⚠️ The AFU has warned of a high probability of a strike by the 'Oreshnik' ballistic missile from the Kapustin Yar range within 24 hours. Ukrainians are urged not to ignore the alarm, as air defense systems detect the launch only just before the strike. The previous use of the missile in Bila Tserkva revealed a gap between propaganda and reality. 🚀🇺🇦

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Oreshnik missile on TEL: why Ukraine doesn’t see launches and which radars it relies on

Blind spots: why Ukraine cannot detect 'Oreshnik' launches and whose radars it relies on

Politics 06/12/2026, 14:05

Ukraine currently cannot independently track 'Oreshnik' launches due to radar limitations. 📡 An expert explained that launch information comes from Western partners and urged not to trust rumors in Telegram channels. 🚀

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Ukrainian soldier prepares a kamikaze drone for an attack on industrial facilities in Russia

Large-scale attack on the rear: Ukraine strikes oil refineries in Tatarstan and a chemical plant in Tolyatti

Politics 06/12/2026, 13:47

Ukraine carried out a large-scale attack on Russian rear areas: two giant oil refineries in Tatarstan and a chemical plant in Tolyatti are on fire. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed strikes on plants producing fuel and rocket components, as well as military warehouses at the front. 🔥🚀

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Asphalt paver on road repair in Poltava, linked to corruption scandal and kickbacks exposed by NABU

Road repairs in Poltava turned into million-dollar kickbacks: NABU exposes a scheme involving a deputy and officials

Politics 06/12/2026, 13:43

NABU and SAPO exposed a corruption scheme in Poltava: a deputy and utility officials demanded a 10% kickback from road repair contractors. The suspects illegally received over 7.7 million hryvnias; the deputy was detained with the right to post bail of 33 million UAH. 🚧🚓💸

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Student with laptop and documents in educational center — symbol of the start of admission campaign in Ukrainian colleges from June 25

Politics 06/12/2026, 13:40

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Ukrainian Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov at a government meeting discussing the postponed TCC reform and plans to increase military salaries

TCC Reform Postponed: Ukrainian Government to Prioritize Military Salary Increases

Politics 06/12/2026, 13:30

Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Sviridenko announced a shift in priorities for military reforms. 🇺🇦 The TCC and mobilization reform is postponed: the first step will be increasing military salaries. Minimum support is planned at the level of 30,000 hryvnias. 📉💰

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Ukrainian Energy Minister Hennadiy Hlushchenko at a press conference discussing the lack of approved sustainability strategies for Kyiv for the winter

Kyiv without a plan: the capital of Ukraine remains outside the approved sustainability strategies for winter

Politics 06/12/2026, 13:27

Kyiv found itself outside the state-approved sustainability plans for winter. Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba demanded that work be translated into a documentary format, while the question of funding for capital projects remains open for now. ❄️🏙️

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Ukrainian Minister of Infrastructure Yulia Svystunova at a government meeting regarding the investigation of heating charges in Kyiv

Payments for cold radiators: The Ukrainian government to investigate mass billing in Kyiv

Politics 06/12/2026, 13:16

Kyiv residents are complaining en masse about heating bills for January 2026, when radiators were cold. Prime Minister Yulia Sviridenko has instructed the government to investigate the charges and cancel them where the service was not provided. 🔥❄️

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