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US Confirms Military Deaths in Jordan: Response to Escalation with Iran

Politics 07/19/2026, 01:00

US Central Command has confirmed the deaths of two military personnel in Jordan while repelling Iranian attacks. One soldier is missing, and four wounded have already been discharged from hospitals. The conflict intensified after Iran violated the ceasefire by attacking a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. 🇺🇸🇮🇷🚨

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Monday's Stake: Zelensky Announces Key Decisions on Weapons and Long-Range Artillery

Politics 07/19/2026, 00:57

Zelensky announced an urgent Stake meeting for Monday: decisions will be made on the supply of long-range artillery and UGS. The President also reported on enemy losses in Zaporizhzhia — 7,000 per month from the 17th Corps alone. 🇺🇦🚀

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Zelensky Announces New Decisions for the Army Following Consultations with Fedorov and Syrsky

Politics 07/19/2026, 00:54

Zelensky announced new decisions for the Armed Forces of Ukraine following consultations with Syrsky and Fedorov. The head of state emphasized the importance of feedback from the military and citizens against the backdrop of ongoing protests in the country due to personnel changes in the Ministry of Defense. 🇺🇦🔴

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Mikhail Fedorov Responds to Protests in His Support: 'You Thanked Me for 'Mriya' and 'Diia'

Politics 07/19/2026, 00:50

Mikhail Fedorov has responded to mass rallies in his support, calling them a source of hope. The former Defense Minister thanked citizens for their trust in the 'Mriya' and 'Diia' projects and expressed confidence in the inevitability of change. 🇺🇦🗣️

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«Return Fedorov»: Protests in Kyiv and Ukrainian cities following the dismissal of the Minister of Defense

Politics 07/19/2026, 00:47

Protests continue in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities demanding the return of Mykhailo Fedorov to the post of Minister of Defense and the dismissal of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi. President Zelenskyy confirmed that he hears the people and is in dialogue with both sides of the conflict. 🇺🇦📢

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Flares on Deribasivska: A rally in support of Mykhailo Fedorov takes place in Odesa

Politics 07/19/2026, 00:44

A rally in support of former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov took place on Deribasivska in Odesa. Participants demanded his return to office, citing successes in digitization. Authorities stated that a dialogue is underway but reminded of the strict procedures for personnel changes under martial law. 🚩🇺🇦

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"Dialogue exists": Mikhail Fedorov comments on resignation and protests in Kyiv

Politics 07/19/2026, 00:38

Former Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov broke his silence and confirmed a dialogue with the authorities against the backdrop of mass rallies in Kyiv. The resignation of the Defense Minister and disagreements with the Armed Forces command led to a personnel crisis that the authorities are trying to resolve within the legal framework. 🇺🇦📢

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Bandar Abbas Cut Off from Iran: US Destroys Key Bridges and Tunnels

Politics 07/19/2026, 00:28

The strategic port of Bandar Abbas has been completely cut off from Iran following US air strikes. Bridges, tunnels, and railway tracks have been destroyed, paralyzing logistics and threatening food supplies. Tehran promises retaliatory measures. 🚧🇮🇷🇺🇸

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Office of the President responds to protests against Fedorov's dismissal: government stance and bureaucratic realities

Politics 07/19/2026, 00:18

The Office of the President of Ukraine has officially responded to mass protests triggered by the dismissal of Mykhailo Fedorov. Advisor to the Office of the President Serhiy Leshchenko stated that the authorities have heard the citizens' demands, but changing personnel decisions requires compliance with legal procedures under martial law. 🏛️🇺🇦

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Silence on the Airwaves: How Russian Media Concealed the Scale of Wildberries Warehouse Fires

Politics 07/19/2026, 00:05

Russian TV channels and media practically remained silent about the fires at Wildberries warehouses. Monitoring showed that airtime devoted to the topic was only 40 seconds, and footage of the fires was not shown at all. Editorial boards explain this by the authorities' ban on publishing the consequences of attacks under the threat of sanctions. 🔥🚫📺

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Espionage and Propaganda: How the Russian Orthodox Church is Used by Russian Intelligence Services in Europe

Politics 07/18/2026, 23:54

🚨 Major General Ilya Pavlenko stated that the ROC in Europe is used by Russian intelligence services for espionage and propaganda. 🇺🇦 Ukraine must strengthen its infrastructure abroad to counter Moscow’s influence. #Ukraine #ROC #Sanctions

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Cemetery granite in Chernivtsi: scandal over the renovation of the Philharmonic steps

Politics 07/18/2026, 23:44

A scandal has erupted in Chernivtsi: granite with photos of deceased people was found on the Philharmonic steps. Deputies accused the authorities of using materials from a cemetery to save money. Authorities have launched an investigation, and the traces on the slabs were already ground down. 🏛️👻

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Reprimand from Syrskyi: Commander of 'Wolves of Da Vinci' Punished for Subordinates' Actions in Shakhtarsk

Politics 07/18/2026, 23:40

Commander of the 108th Battalion Serhiy Filimonov received a reprimand from Syrskyi due to the actions of his subordinates in Shakhtarsk. The soldiers are suspected of kidnapping and hooliganism. The situation with the battalion's former medic, Dmytro Koziatynskyi, has also been clarified 🇺🇦🚫

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US Cuts Off Iran from Life: How Strikes on Bridges Isolated the Country's Main Port

Politics 07/18/2026, 23:33

The US has completely isolated Iran's main port, Bandar Abbas, by destroying key bridges and tunnels. Strikes on infrastructure have paralyzed trade and cut off the IRGC military base, prompting retaliatory attacks by Iran on facilities in Qatar and Kuwait. 🇺🇸🇮🇷🌉

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Jens Spahn Resigns: How Surrogacy in the US Destroyed the Career of the CDU Leader

Politics 07/18/2026, 23:30

CDU/CSU faction leader Jens Spahn resigned following a scandal over the birth of his son via surrogacy in the US. Chancellor Friedrich Merz called the politician's departure inevitable to preserve the party's reputation. 🇩🇪🗳️

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Cardboard protest at the President's Office: how the demands of protesters in Kyiv are changing

Politics 07/18/2026, 23:26

A protest action involving IT specialists and volunteers is taking place in the center of Kyiv at the President's Office. The demands of the participants have evolved: from supporting former Minister Fedorov to calls for the resignation of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Syrsky. The police are maintaining order without the use of force. 🇺🇦📢

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Sadovy in Lviv: why the mayor stood in support of Fedorov and what this means for the system

Politics 07/18/2026, 23:22

Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovy personally attended an event in support of the dismissed Minister of Defense, Mykhailo Fedorov. 🏛️ The city head explained his position: it is not about politics, but about preserving technological teams that are critical for defense. 🛡️

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Iran officially halts ceasefire obligations with the US: Tehran accuses Washington of sabotaging the deal

Politics 07/18/2026, 23:18

Iran has officially suspended its obligations under the ceasefire with the US, accusing Washington of sabotaging the deal. 🚩 Following an attack on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz and US retaliatory strikes, diplomacy has reached a deadlock. 🚫 Negotiations have ceased, and mutual shelling continues daily.

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