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Donald Trump in a blue suit with a purple tie, holding a folder, against columns and greenery — symbolizing determination in holding Iran accountable for 50 years of conflicts

Trump presents Iran with a bill for 50 years: from the sinking of the USS Cole to the suppression of protests

Politics 08/10/2026, 22:33
🇺🇸 **Trump presents Iran with a bill for 50 years:** US President Donald Trump stated that if Iran demands compensation for war damage from the last 5 months, the US demands a counter-payment for everyone killed by Iranians over 50 years. 🔹 **Included in the bill:** - Victims of attacks on the USS Cole; - 52,000 killed in the last 5 months of conflict; - Families of hundreds of thousands of protesters killed by Iranian authorities. Trump instructed his representatives to take this into account in negotiations. Iran insists on its demands, but the US is ready for tough bargaining. 📉 #Trump #Iran #War #Politics
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discusses enhanced NSDC powers and decree implementation control during a working meeting

Zelenskyy strengthens NSDC powers: new decisions on resilience and control of decree implementation

Politics 08/10/2026, 21:36
🇺🇦 Zelenskyy strengthens NSDC powers: new decisions on resilience and control of decree implementation. On August 10, 2026, significant personnel and organizational changes took place in the structure of national security in Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with NSDC Secretary Ihor Klymenko, during which decisions were made to strengthen the agency's capabilities. The main focus was on the need for a more operational and realistic assessment of the state's resilience parameters amid the ongoing conflict. #Ukraine #Zelenskyy #NSDC #Security
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy looks thoughtfully to the side, with Ukraine’s coat of arms blurred in the background; visual for news on Asia’s threat due to North Korean missiles being tested in Ukraine’s war

Dangerous Symbiosis: Zelenskyy Warns of Threat to Asia Due to North Korean Missile 'Testing' in the War with Ukraine

Politics 08/10/2026, 21:31
🚨 Zelenskyy warns of threat to Asia: the war in Ukraine allows North Korea to "test" missiles and train troops. The President stated that Pyongyang is using the conflict as a proving ground to refine ballistics, creating risks for Japan and South Korea. Plans by Moscow to transfer 30–50 thousand North Korean soldiers were also revealed. 🇺🇦🇰🇵🇷🇺
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German Navy sailor with NATO insignia observes the horizon through binoculars from the deck of a ship

The Shadow of a 'False Flag' War: NATO Countries Ramp Up Infrastructure Protection Amid Drone Provocation Threats

Politics 08/10/2026, 20:09
🚨 NATO countries are ramping up protection of critical infrastructure due to the threat of provocations. Intelligence warns of a "false flag" scenario: Russia could stage an attack using Ukrainian drones to blame Kyiv or the Alliance. Lithuania and Latvia have deployed troops to guard power plants and terminals; Poland is preparing alternative gas routes. The Kremlin calls these warnings "scare tactics." 🇷🇺🇺🇦🇵🇱
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Polish Sejm Marshal Mirosław Grosz speaking at a podium with EU and Polish flags in the background, outlining strict historical conditions for Ukraine’s EU accession

History as a Condition for Accession: Polish Marshal of the Sejm Sets Strict Requirements for Ukraine

Politics 08/10/2026, 19:35
🇵🇱 Polish Marshal of the Sejm Włodzimierz Czarzasty stated that Ukraine must rethink its history to join the EU. The politician emphasized that the EU is not an "ATM" but about values, and called for the official recognition of the Volhynian tragedy as genocide. 🇺🇦 📉 At the same time, Czarzasty noted the contribution of Ukrainians to the Polish economy (2.7% of GDP) and condemned social tension. Poland also offered assistance in organizing elections in Ukraine. 🗳️ 📍 On August 7, joint exhumation work in Volhynia concluded. #Poland #Ukraine #EU #History
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Andrey Madyar in his office with monitors in the background, commenting on Russia’s increased missile salvoes

Madyar dispels panic: Russia is increasing total salvo to 200 missiles, but not just ballistic ones

Politics 08/10/2026, 18:55
🚨 Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces Robert "Madyar" Brovdi refutes panic headlines about 200 Russian ballistic missiles. 🔹 According to him, Russia is increasing the <strong>total</strong> salvo (all missile types) to 200 units, not just ballistic ones. 🔹 Currently, Russia is capable of launching a salvo of about 77 missiles. 🔹 Brovdi urged the media not to distort facts and not to scare people. #Ukraine #Madyar #Missiles #AirDefense #News
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Russian S-400 Triumf air defense system on a training ground: the air defense system attacked by Ukraine in Gelendzhik

Ukraine destroys key air defense nodes near Putin's 'palace' in Gelendzhik: attack details and consequences analysis

Politics 08/10/2026, 18:33
🚨 Ukraine destroys key air defense nodes near Putin's 'palace' in Gelendzhik! 🇺🇦 ✅ 'Volna Kupal Garant' EW system and S-400 launcher destroyed. ✅ Satellite images confirm the strikes. ✅ The 17,700 sq. m. object is now unprotected. 🔍 Contradictions: Russia remains silent, but satellites speak for themselves. #Ukraine #Gelendzhik #S400 #AirDefense #AFU
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Energy Minister Hennadiy Kuretsky at a meeting to approve the plan for accelerated restoration and protection of energy infrastructure

Energy Shield 2026: Koretskyi Approves Plan for Accelerated Restoration and Protection of Infrastructure

Politics 08/10/2026, 17:44
🇺🇦 The Energy Staff, led by Serhiy Koretskyi, has approved an infrastructure protection plan for the winter of 2026. 🔹 Forecasts: 3 winter scenarios were considered, including a pessimistic one. 🔹 Protection: Repairs are being accelerated, and new air defense systems are being installed at thermal power plants. 🔹 Business: The Cabinet of Ministers will provide priority access to bunkers for warehouses. #Ukraine #Energy #Koretskyi #Shmyhal #Winter2026
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Silhouettes of people with Ukrainian flags against a sunset, symbolizing the resilience and hope of Ukrainians amidst the war

Pessimism and Resilience: Ukrainians Do Not Believe the War Will End by 2026, But Do Not Acknowledge Russian Superiority

Politics 08/10/2026, 17:39
🇺🇦 KIIS: Only 22% of Ukrainians believe the war will end by the end of 2026. The majority expects a protracted conflict until 2027+. 📉 Pessimism on timelines, but optimism on strength: 39% believe the advantage lies with Ukraine, only 7% with the RF. 🛡️ Trust Ratings: The Army and intelligence services (Zaluzhny, Budanov) outpace Zelenskyy. 🚫 Donbas: 60% of Ukrainians are categorically against ceding territory to Russia. #Ukraine #War #KIIS #Opinions
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Ukrainian POWs in a Russian prison stand in line by a barbed wire wall, illustrating the reality versus propaganda promises of 'improved' detention conditions.

Theater of the Absurd: Russia Prepares Large-Scale Propaganda Campaign to 'Improve' Conditions for Ukrainian POWs

Politics 08/10/2026, 16:09
🇷🇺 Russia is preparing a massive fake campaign about 'humane' treatment of Ukrainian POWs. According to CCD data, prisoners will be moved to 'comfortable' conditions only for filming to deceive the West. 🎭 Moscow plans to use Russians returned from captivity to make false statements about conditions in Ukraine. 📉 Reality contradicts propaganda: Russian soldiers are surrendering to captivity again in large numbers after exchange (20 cases by the end of July 2026), choosing it over the front. #Ukraine #War #Disinformation
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Polish F-16 fighter jet in flight: symbol of strengthened air defense following the Kh-101 missile incident

Poland launches SMS alert system for fighter jet takeoffs: Response to Kh-101 missile incident

Politics 08/10/2026, 15:54
🇵🇱 Poland changes the rules of the game: citizens will receive SMS alerts about fighter jet takeoffs. Warsaw is implementing a new security system following the July 30 incident, when a Russian Kh-101 missile violated Polish airspace. 🚀 The missile, launched in 2026, fell in the Lublin Voivodeship. 📱 Residents will now be informed about combat aviation takeoffs and threats from Ukraine. ⚠️ The goal is to eliminate delays in alerts and "close the system".
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Back of a woman in military uniform with braids, symbolizing the topic of female mobilization refuted by NSDC

Panic over a petition: NSDC refutes rumors of women's mobilization in August 2026

Politics 08/10/2026, 15:41
🚨 A dispute has erupted online over a petition regarding the mobilization of women without children. The author proposes equating the duties of men and women, but the NSDC has already refuted the rumors: "No female mobilization is planned." 📉 Petition No. 41/010515-26ep was registered on August 10, 2026. Currently, it has gathered only a few votes out of the 25,000 required. 🛡️ Andrii Kovalenko (CCD at the NSDC) called for not spreading panic. Women can serve only voluntarily. Only medical professionals are required to be on the registry, but even their conscription is not compulsory. 🔍 Read the full analysis of the situation in our article.
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Serhiy Klymenko in a business suit against a blue banner with logo, discussing corruption in defense sector and need for cooperation between NABU, SAP and Ministry of Defense

Klimenko on corruption in defense: 'NABU and SAP resources are insufficient' — a symbiosis with the Ministry of Defense is needed

Politics 08/10/2026, 15:31
🚨 Head of SAP Oleksandr Klimenko admitted: NABU and SAP cannot defeat corruption in the defense sector alone. According to him, the budget is huge, and prosecutor resources are insufficient. The only way out is a 'symbiosis' with the Ministry of Defense, which must change procurement rules. Klimenko confirmed that the MoD has requested a risk analysis from NABU for the first time, but warned that 'top-level' corruption is still growing. On the same day, the preventive measure for former Head of the Office of the President Yermak was changed. 🇺🇦📉
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