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15% Rate: The National Bank of Ukraine Keeps the Rate Unchanged for the Third Time in a Row but Remains Ready for Tough Measures

Economy 06/18/2026, 15:25

The NBU has left the benchmark rate unchanged at 15% for the third time in a row. Andriy Pyshny explained this by risks in the Middle East and a financing deficit, but warned: if inflation rises, the rate may be raised. 📉🏦

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Ukrainians Choose Their Native Regions: Why the 'eRecovery' Program Does Not Stimulate a Mass Exodus to the West

Economy 06/18/2026, 15:22

Ukrainians are not mass-migrating to the West: the 'eRecovery' program shows that people prefer to restore housing in their native regions. 🏠🇺🇦 Minister Kuleba explains why the state will not artificially stimulate migration. #eRecovery #RealEstate

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Who is required to undergo a military medical examination (VVK) during wartime: clarifications from the TCC and new rules for female medical professionals

Politics 06/18/2026, 15:18

The TCC has clarified who is required to undergo a VVK during wartime. The list includes not only conscripts with summonses but also female medical professionals who finished their studies after 2025. A breakdown of categories and new rules 👇

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Repatriation of 522 bodies: large-scale operation to return the deceased to Ukraine

Politics 06/18/2026, 14:56

🇺🇦 On June 18, the bodies of 522 deceased individuals were returned to Ukraine. This was made possible thanks to the joint efforts of numerous agencies. Previously, similar operations were conducted during which thousands of bodies were returned. #repatriation #Ukraine #prisonersofwar

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Zelenskyy announces breakthrough in creating a European air defense system for Ukraine

Politics 06/18/2026, 14:53

Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the creation of a joint European air defense system for Ukraine. The first step towards anti-ballistic defense is being discussed in Ramstein, while Germany and Belgium confirm new large-scale weapon deliveries 🇺🇦🛡️🚀

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"Your country started the war": Kyiv's reaction to the massive shelling of Moscow and the fall of the Russian market

Politics 06/18/2026, 14:50

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga called the shelling of Moscow a direct consequence of the war unleashed by Russia. In response to the drone attack, the Russian stock market crashed, and shares in the oil and gas sector lost value. 📉🇺🇦🇷🇺

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WC-2026: Who is already in the playoffs, and who is on the verge of elimination? First interim table of third-place teams

Sports 06/18/2026, 14:47

The opening round of the WC-2026 has determined the first favorites in the fight for the 8 spots from third place! 🌍⚽ The Netherlands lead the table, with Spain and Brazil close behind. Senegal, Jordan, and Turkey are already in the danger zone after their defeats. Who will be eliminated first? 📉

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Drone Attack on Moscow: Explosions at Refinery and Russian Market Crash

Incidents 06/18/2026, 14:43

🔥 A massive drone attack on Moscow led to a fire at the Kapotnya refinery and the cancellation of 500 flights. The Russian market crashed: shares of "Rosneft", "Gazprom", and "Lukoil" plummeted amid threats to infrastructure. Zelenskyy called the strike a response to Russian attacks.

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Free Healthcare in Ukraine: How the Inpatient Care Program Works in 2026

Health 06/18/2026, 14:40

🇺🇦 More than 1.48 million Ukrainians have already received free inpatient care in 2026! 🏥 Medicines, tests, nutrition — all included. If they ask for money — call 16-77. #Health #Ukraine #Medicine

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Double strike: a pair of black holes ready to merge discovered in the Markarian 501 galaxy

Science 06/18/2026, 14:37

Astronomers have confirmed that the Markarian 501 galaxy contains not one, but a pair of supermassive black holes. Gravitational lensing and jet analysis have proven the existence of a binary system that will merge in less than 100 years, creating the most powerful gravitational waves 🌌🕳️🔭

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SBU intercepted a Russian document: Attack on a bus with children in Bryansk — a Russian special operation

Politics 06/18/2026, 14:33

The SBU intercepted a document from Russian authorities refuting the claim that Ukrainian drones struck a bus in the Bryansk region. The intelligence agency believes the incident involving children from Belarus was a Russian special operation aimed at discrediting Ukraine. 🇺🇦🚫🇷🇺

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Moscow Accuses G7 Leaders of 'Pumping' Trump with 'Harmful Ideas' After Summit

Politics 06/18/2026, 14:30

Moscow has accused G7 leaders of "pumping" Donald Trump with "harmful ideas" about the war in Ukraine 🇷🇺🚫. The Kremlin believes that Europeans imposed a mistaken view on the American leader regarding Russia's defeat by showing him destruction in Kyiv. As a result, Trump supported increased air defense supplies and is discussing the production of weapons on Ukrainian territory 🛡️🇺🇸.

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Strikes on Logistics: How Attacks on Bridges in Crimea Reduced Russian Assault Activity in the South

Politics 06/18/2026, 14:26

Ukrainian strikes on enemy logistics have led to a 15% reduction in assaults in the south 🚀💥. Attacks on bridges in Crimea disrupted Russian plans to activate on the front 🌉🔥. #War #Crimea #Logistics

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"Moscow Will Burn Too": Zelenskyy Calls on Russians to Pressure Putin and Warns of New Strikes

Politics 06/18/2026, 14:23

Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on Russians to pressure Putin to stop the war. The President of Ukraine warned: if Ukraine burns, Moscow will burn too. Kyiv is preparing retaliatory strikes against the backdrop of attacks on the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra and fires in Moscow. 🇺🇦🔥🚁

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Kamaliya on the scandal with Olga Martynovska: cruelty to animals is a sign of psychopathy

Culture 06/18/2026, 14:20

Kamaliya commented on the scandal with Olga Martynovska: the singer called cruelty to animals in childhood a sign of psychopathy and a lack of empathy. The artist emphasized that such stories should not be perceived as a reason for jokes or boasting. 🐱🚫

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AI-Controlled Swarm: How the Hornet Drone and Ruta Missiles are Changing the Rules of War

Technology 06/18/2026, 14:16

Ukraine is close to creating swarms of Ruta cruise missiles controlled by AI. Companies Shield AI and Destinus have successfully tested the Hivemind system, allowing drones to autonomously attack targets and intercept enemy aircraft. 🚀🤖

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Battle for Pensions: Ministry of Social Policy Sets Priorities in the Dispute Between NBU and Ukrposhta

Economy 06/18/2026, 14:13

The Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine has clarified its position in the dispute between the NBU and Ukrposhta regarding the creation of a financial inclusion bank. The ministry stated: the operator's brand is not important, the main thing is to ensure access to pensions in villages and frontline zones where there are no banks. 🏦🇺🇦

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WC 2026: Messi equals Klose, Germany stages a rout, and Spain draws with debutants

Sports 06/18/2026, 14:09

The opening round of the WC 2026 is complete! 🌍 Messi equals Klose, Germany crushes Curaçao 7-0, and Spain draws with debutants Cape Verde. 🇦🇷🇩🇪🇪🇸 Get all the details on the first stage of the 48-team tournament. ⚽️

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