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No one called for evacuation from Kyiv, but the intensification of shelling must be taken into account, - Klitschko

Politics 10/10/2026, 15:14

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko stated that the capital's authorities are not calling for evacuation, but recommend considering increased shelling and heating season risks.

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"Even Moscow has a shortage": Polish MFA trolls Russia over diesel deal with US

Politics 10/10/2026, 15:03

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski mocked the US-Russia diesel deal amid fuel shortages in Moscow and widespread damage to Russian refineries.

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Ukraine to Receive F-16 Ammunition from Finland in Coming Days

Politics 10/10/2026, 14:47

Ukraine will receive new ammunition for F-16 fighter jets from Finland in the coming days. The supply will help counter jet-powered Shaheds.

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Olga Tsybulska Speaks Out on Duets with Russian Artists on Star Factory and Bodyansky's Ties to Kirkorov

Politics 10/10/2026, 14:05

Singer Olga Tsybulska recalled participating in the first season of Star Factory, commented on duets with Russian artists and rumors about Oleksandr Bodyansky's ties to Philip Kirkorov.

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Poland Scrambles Military Jets During Massive Russian Nighttime Attack on Ukraine

Politics 10/10/2026, 12:20

On the night of October 10, Poland scrambled military aircraft due to a massive Russian drone attack on Ukraine, declaring an alert in border voivodeships.

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Donald Trump Appoints Katie Zaharia as New White House Press Secretary

Politics 10/10/2026, 12:09

US President Donald Trump has appointed Katie Zaharia as the new White House Press Secretary, replacing Karoline Leavitt.

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Russia Stirs Enmity Between Poles and Ukrainians Ahead of Poland's Independence Day, Center for Countering Disinformation

Politics 10/10/2026, 11:13

Ahead of Poland's Independence Day, Russia has intensified a disinformation campaign via the Pravda network, attempting to sow discord between Ukrainians and Poles.

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Ukraine Will Continue Burning Russian Refineries Despite US-Russia Diesel Agreement, FT Reports

Politics 10/10/2026, 10:41

Ukraine will continue drone strikes on Russian refineries despite the US-Russia diesel deal concluded on October 9, 2026, defying Washington's pressure.

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Why the Term "Decolonization" is Incorrect for Ukraine: UINP Head Alferov Explains

Politics 10/10/2026, 10:19

UINP Head Oleksandr Alferov stated that the term "decolonization" is scientifically incorrect for Ukraine, proposing to replace it with "de-imperialization" due to the nation's historical agency.

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Why Kyiv Still Lacks Monuments to Mazepa, Petliura, and Skoropadsky: UIPN Explanation

Politics 10/10/2026, 09:43

UINP Head Oleksandr Alfierov explained why Kyiv still lacks monuments to Mazepa, Petliura, and Skoropadsky, contrasting this with the long presence of Lenin's monument.

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80s Windbreaker and Opera Coat: Stylist Markovska Names Items That Add Age

Politics 10/10/2026, 09:41

Stylist Yana Markovska named trendy items that visually age a person and explained how to properly combine them in modern looks.

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Negotiations Between Ukraine, Europe, and the US in Miami Ended Early, Media Reports

Politics 10/10/2026, 09:35

Negotiations between Ukraine, Europe, and the US in Miami ended earlier than planned, and the second day of meetings was canceled. Parties discussed winter prep, security, and recovery.

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Russia Offered US No Concessions on Ukraine for Diesel Deal, Says ISW

Politics 10/10/2026, 09:09

The US has allowed Russian diesel exports after Trump's call to Putin, but Moscow offered no concessions on Ukraine, ISW reports.

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"If the Defense Industry Crumbles, the Frontline Crumbles": NAUDI Demands 100% Reservation for Arms Manufacturers

Politics 10/10/2026, 09:05

The National Association of Ukrainian Defense Industry Enterprises demands the Ministry of Economy withdraw the draft lowering the arms reservation quota from 100% to 85%.

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No Bad or Good Relations Between Poland and Ukraine: Interview with Oleksandr Alfiorov

Politics 10/10/2026, 09:03

UINM Head Oleksandr Alfiorov stated in an interview that pragmatic relations of sovereign states are being built between Poland and Ukraine, and Kyiv needs to complete de-imperialization.

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US Threatens Ukraine with Intelligence Cutoff Over Strikes on Russian Refineries, Axios Reports

Politics 10/10/2026, 08:48

The US administration has threatened to cut off intelligence sharing with Ukraine if Kyiv does not halt strikes on Russian refineries, which Washington blames for rising fuel prices.

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The Dniester is shallowing and Carpathians see less precipitation: Is Ukraine facing a water shortage

Politics 10/10/2026, 08:13

Climate change and low-water conditions have caused a historic minimum inflow into the Dniester. Authorities are imposing restrictions on water users while assuring basic population needs are protected.

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"Total Betrayal of Ukraine": Democratic Senators Criticize Trump's Diesel Deal

Politics 10/10/2026, 07:11

The U.S. administration allowed the purchase of Russian diesel for six months, sparking fierce criticism from Democratic senators who called the deal a betrayal of Ukraine.

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