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Will passengers have to pay for Kyiv metro entrance during yellow alert: metro's response

Politics 10/12/2026, 18:24

Kyiv Metro denied rumors about canceling free station entry during a yellow alert, confirming the validity of previous security protocols.

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Zelenskyy says Russia hit six Ukrainian energy facilities despite Trump's truce initiative

Politics 10/12/2026, 18:14

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia hit six Ukrainian energy facilities, ignoring Trump's truce, while Ukraine refrained from attacking Russian refineries.

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Prosecutor's Office Demands Through Court That KMDA and Kyiv City Council Install Mobile Shelters

Politics 10/12/2026, 18:10

The Kyiv City Prosecutor's Office is demanding through court that the KMDA and Kyiv City Council install mobile shelters amid a critical shortage of protective structures.

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Trump Starts Pointing Fingers at Europe After Diesel Deal with Putin

Politics 10/12/2026, 17:46

Amid US criticism over the Russian diesel deal, Donald Trump blamed Europe for purchasing $250 billion worth of energy resources from Russia.

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Did Not Agree With Trump? Speaker Johnson Did Not Blame Ukraine for High Fuel Prices

Politics 10/12/2026, 17:27

US House Speaker Mike Johnson stated that global oil prices are rising due to the situation in the Strait of Hormuz rather than Ukraine's actions, differing from President Trump.

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"Trump is becoming an instrument of Putin's policy": the danger of the US-Russia diesel agreement

Politics 10/12/2026, 17:19

Trump's decision to pursue a diesel agreement with Moscow to lower US prices poses threats to Ukraine, using the fuel issue as a Kremlin pressure tool.

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Can you drink tap water: Kyivvodokanal's explanation of the situation in the capital

Politics 10/12/2026, 17:13

The deputy head of Kyivvodokanal explained that water at the building entrance is safe, but due to worn-out internal pipes, drinking it from the tap is risky.

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Hairstyles That Can Add Age: Stylists' Advice on Color, Volume, and Bangs

Politics 10/12/2026, 16:44

Professional stylists reveal which hair coloring, cut, and styling mistakes can visually add age, offering modern and fresh alternatives.

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European Commission Reveals New Details of Peace Talks with US and Ukraine in Miami

Politics 10/12/2026, 16:30

The European Commission revealed details of the Miami talks, confirming support for Ukraine amid media reports of the meeting ending early due to a US-Russia deal.

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"Trump is Becoming Putin's Tool": The Threat of the US-Russia "Diesel Deal" for Ukraine

Politics 10/12/2026, 16:23

"Trump is becoming Putin's tool": the threat of the US-Russia "diesel deal" for Ukraine and how it impacts Kyiv's military strategy ahead of the elections.

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Kyiv Under Fire: Energy Strikes Quadruple Amid Local Fund Freeze

Politics 10/12/2026, 16:16

Energy strikes on Kyiv have quadrupled in intensity. The heating season preparation is compromised due to a 20 billion UAH freeze in local community funds.

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Trains to Czech Republic and Slovakia Suspended on Oct 12-13: Border Guard Details

Politics 10/12/2026, 15:53

Due to repair work at the Chop station on October 12-13, 2026, train traffic from Ukraine to Slovakia and the Czech Republic is temporarily canceled.

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Unblocking Euro-integration: Sybiha Announces Preparation for Zelensky-Magyar Meeting

Politics 10/12/2026, 15:43

Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha confirmed that preparations for a meeting between Zelensky and PM Magyar are underway after Budapest unblocked two EU negotiation clusters.

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Cabinet of Ministers Prepares New Reservation Rules: Quotas to be Cut, 'Criticality' Status Revised

Politics 10/12/2026, 15:38

The Ukrainian Cabinet plans to tighten reservation rules by reducing quotas and transferring control over critical enterprises to a new Coordination Center involving security officials.

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US Senators Demand Trump Cancel Scandalous Diesel Deal with Russia

Politics 10/12/2026, 15:35

A bipartisan group of US senators has demanded that Donald Trump cancel the diesel deal with Russia, calling it illegal and undermining sanctions.

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Why the Scandal with South Korea Won't End: Andrii Sybiha Responds

Politics 10/12/2026, 14:42

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha commented on the diplomatic crisis with South Korea arising from the transfer of DPRK prisoners and the recall of Seoul's ambassador.

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Step Towards EU: Parliament Adopts Important Education Law for National Minorities

Politics 10/12/2026, 14:36

The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a law on educational rights of national minorities, necessary to open new negotiation clusters for Ukraine's EU accession.

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Step toward the EU: Verkhovna Rada adopts vital education law for national minorities

Politics 10/12/2026, 14:32

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has adopted bill No. 16119 on educational rights for EU minority languages, enabling new EU accession negotiation clusters.

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