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A Waste of Billions: Pavel Durov on the Failure of Russia and Iran to Block VPNs

Politics 06/16/2026, 19:55

Pavel Durov stated that Russia and Iran spent billions on blocking VPNs but failed. Bans only push users toward more dangerous censorship circumvention tools, and attempts at control often lead to internet outages. 🚀🔒

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Open Source Vulnerability: Why European AI is Losing to Chinese AI in the Fight Against Russian Propaganda

Politics 06/16/2026, 19:52

The European AI model Mistral proved unable to effectively filter Russian propaganda, losing even to Chinese counterparts. Research by the Estonian Language Institute showed that open-source models with public code are far more dangerous than closed commercial systems in terms of disinformation. 🇪🇺🤖🚫

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Olga Sumska on life in Kyiv under shelling: 'Ready to kiss the chestnuts' and not leaving for the sake of theater

Culture 06/16/2026, 19:48

Olga Sumska admitted that she lives in Kyiv a kilometer from the shelling zone and does not plan to leave for safety. The actress told how she experiences explosions in Lukianivka and why theater is more important to her than fear. 🇺🇦🎭

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Mass account closures: Portugal's largest bank begins 'purge' of Russian clients

Politics 06/16/2026, 19:45

Portugal's largest bank has begun mass closures of Russian accounts, including those with residence permits. Experts call this part of a general trend of 'portfolio cleansing' in European banks, which intensified in 2026. 🇵🇹🚫💳

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UK bans social media for teenagers: reform details and public reaction

Technology 06/16/2026, 19:42

UK prepares to ban social media for children under 16: TikTok and Instagram under attack, but messengers will remain. 🇬🇧📱 Experts debate: is this protecting childhood or a mistake in approach?

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Manhunt for the killer: three suspects detained in Poland in the case of the murder of Russian artist Skrepetsky

Incidents 06/16/2026, 19:39

🔥 Three suspects detained in Poland in the case of the murder of Russian artist Semyon Skrepetsky. The investigation is led by the National Prosecutor's Office, and the search for the perpetrator continues. 🚨 #Poland #Murder #Skrepetsky

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Trains to the Carpathians: 'Ukrzaliznytsia' launches additional services from Kyiv due to surging demand

Technology 06/16/2026, 19:36

'Ukrzaliznytsia' has launched additional trains from Kyiv to the Carpathians due to surging demand 🏔️🚆. New services No. 213/214 and No. 251/252 are already available for purchase. The frequency of trains to Odesa and Ternopil has also been increased.

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Roadworks in the center of Kyiv: what will change on Verkhovna Rada Boulevard from June 17

Incidents 06/16/2026, 19:33

From June 17, restrictions are introduced on Verkhovna Rada Boulevard in Kyiv: roadworks will last for two weeks. Drivers in the Dniprovskyi district should look for detours and watch the weather, as deadlines may change 🚧🚗 #Kyiv #Roads #Traffic

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Trump vs Israel: US Refuses to Let Israel Review Secret Iran Memorandum Before Signing

Politics 06/16/2026, 19:30

The US refused Israel access to the text of a secret agreement with Iran before its signing in Switzerland. 🇺🇸🇮🇱 Trump promised to announce the document, but Israel remains in the dark. The memorandum features the withdrawal of the IDF from Lebanon and the lifting of sanctions on Tehran. 🚫💰

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Warning Shots: Russian Frigate 'Admiral Grigorovich' Enters Conflict with British Yacht in the English Channel

Politics 06/16/2026, 19:26

The Russian frigate 'Admiral Grigorovich' fired warning shots at a British yacht in the English Channel. The incident occurred against the backdrop of the EU's intensified fight against the 'shadow fleet' and Moscow's statements about protecting tankers with convoys and even mining them. 🚢⚓🇬🇧

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Lost passport: step-by-step guide to restoring a foreign passport in wartime conditions

Politics 06/16/2026, 19:23

Lost your passport? Don't panic, but act quickly. The State Migration Service of Ukraine explains how to restore the document: from collecting certificates to photo submission nuances. Find out how military actions affect the deadlines for issuing new passports in Kyiv. 🇺🇦📄🚨

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Kamikaze drone with a rifle and mortar: how Ukrainian engineers turn UAVs into flying tanks

Technology 06/16/2026, 19:19

🇺🇦 Ukrainian engineers have created the Fury drone, which can shoot from a rifle and drop mortar mines! 🚁💥 At the Eurosatory exhibition, they showed how a UAV turns into a flying combat platform. Although the rifle version did not become mass-produced — this is a step towards new possibilities in drone warfare. #drones #military #technology

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Stop Factor: How the Strike on the Moscow Refinery Paralyzed the Capital's Fuel System and Air Traffic

Incidents 06/16/2026, 19:16

Moscow Refinery completely shut down after drone attack: key ELOU-AVT-6 unit damaged. The plant covers 50% of the capital's diesel needs and supplies kerosene to all airports — "Carpet" plans are already being implemented. 🛢️✈️🔥

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Turkuaz Restaurant in Odesa: Migration Service Inspection and Authorities' Response

Incidents 06/16/2026, 19:12

🔍 In Odesa, migration service officers inspected the Turkuaz restaurant. The owner received official documents. Police were present at the scene. #Odesa #Migration #Inspection

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Project 'Terminator': How Ukrainian AI Drones Destroyed the Enemy for the First Time Without Operator Intervention

Technology 06/16/2026, 19:10

Ukrainian AI drones destroyed the enemy without operator intervention for the first time in the secret 'Terminator' experiment. Why was the technology banned and how is the autonomous ALITA air defense system being created now? 🤖🇺🇦

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Shock in Odesa: TCC Staff Arrested for Torture, Abductions, and Sexual Assault

Incidents 06/16/2026, 19:06

🚨 Shock in Odesa: TCC staff arrested for torture and abductions. The SBI uncovered a scheme where men were beaten, assaulted, and extorted under the guise of mobilization. Nine people, including "activists" and officials, face trial. 🔥

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Svitolina crushes Kalinskaya in Berlin: revenge for Doha and a spot in the quarterfinals

Sports 06/16/2026, 19:01

Elina Svitolina started triumphantly at the WTA 500 tournament in Berlin! 🇺🇦🎾 The top-ranked Ukrainian crushed Anna Kalinskaya (6:1, 4:1), taking revenge for the defeat in Doha. The opponent withdrew from the match due to injury. Next up is a match against Eva Lys! 🚀

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Smart Interception: How Ukrainian P1-SUN Long Drones with AI Destroy 'Shaheds' Without Operator Intervention

Technology 06/16/2026, 18:57

🤖 Ukraine has unveiled P1-SUN Long interceptor drones with AI, trained on 10+ thousand combat recordings. They independently find and destroy 'Shaheds' at distances up to 800 m. The operator controls dozens of missions simultaneously. 🚀 #drones #AI #defense

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