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Dollar strengthens, euro weakens: current exchange rates in banks and exchange offices on June 18

Economy 06/18/2026, 13:34

The dollar has strengthened in exchange offices, while the euro continues to fall. We analyze where the most profitable rates are today in PrivatBank, Oschadbank, and Monobank 💵📉

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Second strike in a week: Ukrainian drones hit Moscow Refinery again

Politics 06/18/2026, 13:29

Ukrainian drones have launched a second strike this week on the Moscow Oil Refinery. Several major fire sites have been recorded at the facility, and the "Carpet" plan has been introduced in Moscow. Zelenskyy called this a just response to Russian attacks. 🚁🔥

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WC-2026: Kane and Bellingham put on a goal-scoring show, while Uzbekistan scores its first-ever goal in history

Sports 06/18/2026, 13:26

The WC-2026 kicked off with a thunderous salute! 🔥 England thrashed Croatia in a goal-scoring show (4-2), while Uzbekistan scored its first-ever goal in World Cup history. Read the full report on the main events of the matchday ⚽️🌍

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Photos of the Destroyed Lavra Moved Trump: How Zelenskyy and Macron Secured US Support at the G7 Summit

Politics 06/18/2026, 13:22

Photos of the destroyed Dormition Cathedral shown by Zelenskyy to Trump at the G7 summit moved the American leader. Thanks to Macron's strategy and emotional impact, Trump promised to increase military aid to Kyiv, although diplomats warn: one call to Putin could change everything. 🇺🇦🇺🇸🇫🇷

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Turning Point: EU Restores Communication Channel with Kremlin for the First Time in Two Years

Politics 06/18/2026, 13:19

European Council President António Costa has restored a communication channel with the Kremlin for the first time since 2022. Brussels intends to protect its interests in future negotiations but officially does not comment on the details of contacts with Moscow. 🇪🇺🤝🇷🇺

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OpenAI changes the game: ChatGPT learns to plan tasks and says goodbye to news briefings

Technology 06/18/2026, 13:15

OpenAI has unveiled a major ChatGPT update: the AI can now independently plan tasks and monitor data 📅. But there is bad news — the Pulse news briefing feature is closing in two weeks. 📉

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Moscow in Flames: Unprecedented Ukrainian Drone Attack and Fire at the Kapotnya Refinery

Incidents 06/18/2026, 13:12

Moscow and the region suffered the largest attack by Ukrainian drones in the entire war. 🔥 The refinery in Kapotnya was hit, airports are closed, and the city is shrouded in smoke. Zelenskyy called this a just response to strikes on Ukraine. 🇺🇦✈️

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iPhone Air 2: Apple fixes first-gen mistakes and changes release calendar

Technology 06/18/2026, 13:08

Apple is preparing the second generation of the ultra-thin iPhone Air to fix the predecessor's mistakes. The release is scheduled for spring 2027, confirming the company's new presentation schedule. 📱✨

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Buffer Zone and Rear Attacks: How the Situation is Changing on the Frontline and in Border Regions

Politics 06/18/2026, 13:05

Russian forces have intensified activity in Sumy Oblast, attempting to create a buffer zone, but no breakthroughs on the frontline have been recorded. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are successfully holding back the assault in the east and striking the enemy's rear, blocking their logistics. 🇺🇦🛡️🚀

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Strike on a bus with children: how Russia and Belarus are using the incident to escalate

Politics 06/18/2026, 13:01

🚨 Russia and Belarus accused Ukraine of striking a bus with children. Ukraine denies it, and ISW cannot verify the facts. 🇺🇦🇷🇺 #Ukraine #Belarus #InformationWar

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Night attack on Poltava region: strikes on residential buildings, energy sector and casualties

Incidents 06/18/2026, 12:58

On the night of June 18, Russian drones attacked the Poltava region: residential buildings, warehouses, and energy facilities were damaged. One person was hospitalized, and thousands of residents were left without power. Emergency service teams are already on the scene, and restoration work is underway. 🚨⚡️🏚️

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Massive Strike: Russia Launched 246 Targets at Ukraine in a Single Night

Politics 06/18/2026, 12:55

On the night of June 18, Russia launched a massive strike on Ukraine, firing 7 missiles and 239 drones. Air defense shot down most targets, but impacts were recorded in Kyiv, Poltava, and other cities. 🚀💥

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Hybrid War Against Moldova: Russian Intelligence Agencies Collecting Citizens' Databases for Fraud

Politics 06/18/2026, 12:51

Moldova's Security Service has warned about the large-scale collection of citizens' data by Russian intelligence agencies. The obtained information is passed to organized criminal groups for fraud and card theft. The goal of the attack is to destabilize society and undermine trust in the authorities. 🇲🇩🚨

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Diplomacy as the Continuation of War: Ghalibaf on the Victory of Negotiations and the Return of Refugees to Lebanon

Politics 06/18/2026, 12:48

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf stated that diplomacy has become the continuation of war, allowing security to be restored in the region. He noted that within 24 hours of the ceasefire, 50% of refugees returned to Lebanon, although Trump retains the threat of resuming strikes if negotiations fail. 🇮🇷🤝🇺🇸

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NMT under air raids: NCEC confirms unchanged rules and action algorithms for applicants

Politics 06/18/2026, 12:44

NCEC officially states: NMT rules during air raids remain unchanged. We analyze what to do if the siren sounds during the exam and how the situation in Odesa affected retake statistics 🇺🇦📝

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15,000 UAH and service housing: what bonuses are being prepared for young doctors in Ukraine

Health 06/18/2026, 12:41

The Ministry of Health of Ukraine has announced extensive support for young doctors: a guaranteed salary of at least 15,000 UAH, a one-time payment of 200,000 UAH, and service housing for those moving to rural areas. 🏥💰

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Mission to save the alliance: Rutte flies to Washington to smooth over conflict with Trump ahead of the Ankara summit

Politics 06/18/2026, 12:38

Mark Rutte is urgently flying to Washington to smooth over the conflict with Trump over Iran and save NATO from a rift ahead of the Ankara summit 🇺🇸🇪🇺. On the agenda are the Strait of Hormuz and military spending. Trump may attend the summit in July.

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Rain, thunderstorms, and changeable weather: forecasters warn of weather surprises in Ukraine on June 18

Science 06/18/2026, 12:34

🌦️ On June 18 in Ukraine — changeable weather: rain, thunderstorms, and sharp temperature fluctuations. South and east — under precipitation, center and north — partly clear. Forecasters warn: the climate is becoming less and less predictable! 🌡️⛈️

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