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Ukrainian drones have taken the occupied Horlivka under fire control: now all enemy equipment entering the city is destroyed. This is part of the large-scale "Logistics Lockdown" program paralyzing the enemy's rear. 🇺🇦🚁🔥

Rare books by Voltaire, Chevalier, and Marshall mentioning Ukraine have arrived at the National Library of Ukraine 📚🇺🇦. In them, Ukraine is described as a separate political force, and its desire for freedom as a historical reality. The books will be digitized for access by researchers from around the world 🌍📖

A heated debate has erupted in the Verkhovna Rada regarding the future of the NMT: deputies propose abolishing mandatory mathematics, leaving only language and history. Experts and scientists call this idea a "shot in the head" for the country's defense capabilities, insisting on the importance of the subject for developing innovation and logic. 📉🇺🇦📚

🇦🇹 Austria has proposed revoking automatic protection for Ukrainian men of conscription age starting in 2027. 🇪🇺 The idea is being discussed at the EU level — but no decision has been made yet. #Ukraine #EU #Migration

Former Deputy Head of GUR Ilya Pavlenko stated that intelligence has become more important than the quantity of weapons in modern warfare. The general identified six key lessons for Europe: from the speed of adaptation to the integration of Ukrainian experience into the common security system. 🇺🇦🛡️📡

Mykhailo Podolyak warned Alexander Lukashenko about the consequences of dragging Belarus into the war. The advisor to the head of the Office of the President stated that the entire territory of the country is within range of Ukrainian weapons, and key facilities will be destroyed in the event of a new attack. Podolyak advised the dictator to "simply keep silent" in order to retain power and live until retirement. 🇺🇦🚫🇧🇾

Russia is trying to encircle Lyman using the 2022 scheme, but is stalling again 🛑. The occupiers' starting positions are worse, and the advance in Donbas has stopped. Experts predict no success for the RF this summer 📉

The EU is preparing sanctions against Chinese suppliers of drones and chemicals for Russia. Companies from the UAE and Turkey are also on the list. Beijing threatens mirror measures and is developing bypass routes. 🇪🇺🇨🇳🚫

Slovenia banned an Israeli plane from landing in Ljubljana due to political protest. The Israir Airlines airliner was forced to land in Croatia, while Israeli authorities called the neighbors' actions a violation of EU agreements and unacceptable interference in civil aviation. 🛑✈️

The Cypriot Presidency of the EU has launched preparations for opening the first cluster of negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova. 🇪🇺🇺🇦🇲🇩 This is a key step regarding the rule of law and democracy. According to officials' estimates, Ukraine may complete the main stages of accession within 12–18 months. 🚀

Irakli Makatsaria and Liza Chichua have become parents for the third time! 🎉 The daughter was named Keto. The couple published the first photo from the maternity hospital and shared their emotions. ❤️👶

Leaders of Germany, France, and the UK, together with Kyiv, are preparing a plan to bring Russia to negotiations 🇪🇺🤝🇺🇦. The initiative is linked to the slowdown of the Russian offensive and a deadlock in the US diplomatic track. The decision to start the dialogue will remain with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. 🕊️🇷🇺

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte made a harsh statement in Kyiv regarding Russian losses. He compared sending Russian soldiers to the front to a 'rodeo' and stated that monthly army losses reach 30,000 people — more than the USSR lost in Afghanistan over 10 years. 🇷🇺🇺🇦

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that holding a military parade in Moscow now depends on Volodymyr Zelensky's decision. The head of the Alliance ironically noted that Ukraine 'gave permission' for the parade for two hours, but it ended 5 minutes early. Rutte also announced data on Russian losses — more than 30,000 people per month. 🇺🇦🇳🇦🇹🇴🇷🇺

Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv stated that Ukraine's membership in NATO would benefit even Russia. The President argued this by stating that in the future, Moscow would feel "pain" if Ukraine remains outside the Alliance. 🇺🇦🤝🇷🇺

Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared readiness for direct negotiations with Putin. The reason is the shift of US focus to Iran and the need to resolve the issue before winter. The Kremlin, in response, demands the withdrawal of troops from four regions. 🇺🇦🤝🇷🇺

The Trump administration is introducing new tariffs on imports from 60 countries due to allegations of forced labor. Tariffs of 10% and 12.5% will affect the EU, Canada, Mexico, and other states. Washington calls this a protection of American workers. 🇺🇸💼📉

Box office receipts for the film "The Mandalorian and Grogu" plummeted by 69% in the second weekend. 📉 Despite success with fans, the film lost ground to horror movies. Disney has yet to restore the franchise's former glory in theaters. 🎬🌌