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Official Venezuelan document dated August 11, 2026, announcing resumption of consular cooperation with Israel following earthquake

Venezuela and Israel: A historic turn after 17 years of hostility. What lies behind the 'consular' agreement?

Politics 08/12/2026, 01:36
🚨 HISTORIC TURN: Venezuela and Israel resume consular relations after 17 years of hostility! 🇻🇪🤝🇮🇱 After Maduro's detention and the devastating earthquake of 2026, Caracas moved towards rapprochement with Jerusalem. But there is a nuance: embassies are not yet open. What lies behind the 'consular' agreement and how will this change the region's geopolitics? 👇
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his aide Yermak walking together, illustrating the context of the money laundering case and front-line trips

HAC allowed Yermak trips to the front: how Armed Forces commanders influenced the money laundering case

Politics 08/12/2026, 01:15
🔥 HAC allowed Yermak trips to the front! The court expanded the travel geography of the former Head of the Office of the President after a request from military commanders. Now he can visit frontline regions, but the bracelet was not allowed to be removed. The case regarding money laundering during the construction of an elite residential area continues. #Yermak #HAC #Ukraine #Politics
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British flag and Big Ben against a grey sky — symbol of London seeking direct dialogue with Moscow after the La Manche incident

London asks Moscow for direct dialogue with the military: how the La Manche incident forced Britain to rethink its strategy

Politics 08/12/2026, 01:06
🇬🇧 London seeks a path to Moscow: Britain wants to restore military communication channels with the RF after the frigate incident in the English Channel. 🚢 In June 2026, a Russian vessel opened fire on a British yacht. This forced London to realize the risks of the absence of direct communication. 📉 🔹 Dialogue between the military has not been held for 4 years. 🔹 Ambassador Crompton: Russia is provoking NATO in Eastern Europe. 🔹 Britain wants to see Ukraine in NATO, but there is no consensus. London is ready to use diplomatic channels to prevent escalation. 🤝
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Political scientist and expert discuss proposal for civil service access through military service
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[VIDEO inside] Access to public service through the army: political scientist proposes changing criteria for appointing officials

Politics 08/12/2026, 00:38
🔴 Political scientist Taras Zagorodny proposed restricting access to public service for men without military service experience. In his opinion, army experience should become a mandatory condition for officials and politicians. However, lawyers note that this contradicts Article 38 of the Constitution. There are no official comments from the authorities yet. 🇺🇦 #Ukraine #PublicService #Legislation
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The National newspaper front page dated August 11, 2026, featuring a headline about Scotland voting for independence under PM Burnham and a photo of Richard Burnham.

52% vs 48%: Scotland on the Brink of a New Split, but London Has Already Closed the Doors

Politics 08/12/2026, 00:33
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland on the Brink of a Split: A new poll shows that 52% of residents are ready to vote for independence! 📉 🇬🇧 However, London has responded with a refusal. Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated that there will be no second referendum. 📊 The figures of 2026 contradict the results of 2014, but legal barriers remain insurmountable. #Scotland #Referendum #UnitedKingdom #Politics
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News headline: British and Russian military chiefs under pressure to reboot channels with Moscow after four-year silence

Resumption of military contacts: UK Ministry of Defence assesses de-escalation mechanisms amid incidents in the English Channel

Politics 08/12/2026, 00:29
🇬🇧 The UK Ministry of Defence is considering restoring direct communication channels with the Russian Ministry of Defence to reduce escalation risks. 🚢 Against the backdrop of incidents in the English Channel and airspace, British military analysts emphasize the importance of technical dialogue. 📜 In accordance with international conventions, data exchange between military structures is standard practice. #UnitedKingdom #RussianMoD #EnglishChannel #Deescalation
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TCC employee filling out documents in Mykolaiv, with a group of soldiers in the background

Fine for a turned-off camera: a court in Mykolaiv penalizes a TCC employee for violating video recording rules

Politics 08/11/2026, 22:31
⚖️ In Mykolaiv, a court fined a TCC employee 17,000 hryvnias for the lack of continuous video recording during citizen notification. 📹 Ombudsman Dmytro Lubyntsev called this an important signal: violating the Ministry of Defense Order No. 532 is classified as negligence. According to him, turned-off cameras create grounds for arbitrariness. 🔍 The decision was made against the backdrop of Operation "Honest Draft," during which the SBI is conducting searches in hundreds of TCCs across Ukraine.
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Chinese flag waving against a modern cityscape, symbolizing Beijing's warning to the US about the consequences of new sanctions against Russia

«Will Backfire on Washington»: China Warns US of Consequences of New Sanctions Against Russia

Politics 08/11/2026, 21:32
🇨🇳 China warns the US: new sanctions against Russia will backfire on Washington itself. Beijing called the policy of pressure ineffective. 🇺🇸 The US Senate supported Lindsey Graham's bill with tough measures: 🚫 Sanctions against Russian banks. 🚫 Investment ban. 💰 Tariffs up to 500% on goods from Russia and up to 100% on Russia's partner countries. 🇪🇺 The EU expanded the sanctions list by 5 people due to attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure. 📉 Experts debate: are sanctions effective or do they just push Russia into China's embrace?
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Group of members of the first all-Ukrainian association of descendants of victims of Polish repressions on building steps in Ternopil with banner 'Memory and Justice'

First All-Ukrainian Association of Descendants of Victims of Polish Repressions Established in Ternopil

Politics 08/11/2026, 21:20
🇺🇦 The first All-Ukrainian Association of descendants of victims of Polish repressions, "Memory and Justice," has been established in Ternopil. The organization is led by Taras Hrebeniak. 📜 The initiative aims to restore historical justice regarding the events of "Pacification" and Operation "Vistula". 🤝 Leaders emphasize: the organization is not against anyone, but for the truth and an honest view of history.
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Putin's Plan for Autumn 2026: Zelenskyy Reveals Scenario for 'Rapid' Mobilization After Parliamentary Elections

Putin's Plan for Autumn 2026: Zelenskyy Reveals Scenario for 'Rapid' Mobilization After Parliamentary Elections

Politics 08/11/2026, 21:09
🇺🇦 Zelenskyy reveals Putin's plan: after the 'simulation' of elections in Russia, a 'rapid' mobilization will begin — hundreds of thousands of soldiers by the end of 2026. Russian losses — 30k/month, 60% killed. 🇰🇵 North Korea may become a source of reinforcements. ⚠️ Challenge for Europe: the war may spill over Ukraine's borders. #UkraineWar #PutinMobilization #Zelensky
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Ukrainian activist with Ukrainian flag and scarf at a rally in Poland against Polish flag background

Rising Aggression: Ukrainians in Poland Report Surge in Hate Crimes

Politics 08/11/2026, 20:54
🇵🇱 Ukrainians in Poland are increasingly reporting to the police due to aggression: a 30% rise. 📉 In the first half of 2026, the number of complaints about hate crimes increased by a third compared to last year. 🇪🇺 The European Commission condemned the incidents and recalled the Framework Decision on combating racism, obliging countries to criminalize hate speech. 🛡️ Brussels is demanding that Warsaw implement new rules for victim protection adopted at the EU level. 📊 Despite the rise in aggression, Poland remains the country with the largest number of Ukrainians (over 961k), although their numbers are gradually decreasing.
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