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Anastasia Fedorova: 'I'm scared of the psychosis' — ex-minister's wife reacts to the 'cult of personality'

Politics 07/18/2026, 15:03

Anastasia Fedorova, wife of former Ukrainian Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov, sharply criticized behavior on social media, calling it 'psychosis' and a 'cult of personality'. The designer complained about the sexualization of family videos and called for common sense, however, users noted that the protests were aimed at change, not the deification of the politician. 📉🇺🇦

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SBU destroys Tu-95 strategic bomber at Engels airfield: operation details and consequences for Russia

Politics 07/18/2026, 15:00

🔥 SBU destroys Tu-95 strategic bomber at Engels airfield! The aircraft's tail section is completely severed, and airfield infrastructure is damaged. This is a serious blow to Russia's military potential. 🇺🇦🚀

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Reprimand from Syrskyi: Commander of the 'Da Vinci Wolves' Battalion Publicly Announces Disciplinary Action

Politics 07/18/2026, 14:56

Serhiy Filimonov, commander of the 'Da Vinci Wolves' battalion, publicly announced that he received a reprimand from the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi. The statement came against the backdrop of mass protests and calls by veteran Dmytro Koziatynskyi for rallies demanding the dismissal of the Commander-in-Chief. 🇺🇦🔥

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Change of course: why Evgeniy Khmara became the new head of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense

Politics 07/18/2026, 14:50

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Major General Evgeniy Khmara as the Acting Minister of Defense of Ukraine. 🇺🇦 Experts believe this decision aims to strengthen ties with the Armed Forces command, but may slow down the department's digitalization. 📉

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Kharkiv and Izium under attack: casualties among children and counter-strike on Russian logistics

Politics 07/18/2026, 14:41

🚨 Kharkiv and Izium under attack: two killed, children injured. Russia attacked 29 settlements. In response, Wildberries warehouses in Russia were struck. 🇺🇦🔥 #Kharkiv #Izium #Wildberries

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Strikes on Logistics and Fleet: Defense Forces Hit Targets in the Moscow Region, Kerch, and the Sea of Azov

Politics 07/18/2026, 14:37

On the night of July 18, the Ukrainian Defense Forces launched a series of strikes against Russia and occupied territories. Targets included an oil depot in the Moscow region, logistics centers, a bridge in Luhansk, and ships in Kerch. 🔥🚢

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UAF refutes rumors of forcing commanders to support Syrskyi: analysis of the doctrine conflict

Politics 07/18/2026, 14:34

The AFU General Staff refuted rumors of forcing commanders to support Syrskyi. However, behind this lies a deep conflict between supporters of Fedorov's modernization and Syrskyi's rigid vertical. We analyze the essence of the doctrine confrontation in the Ukrainian army. 🇺🇦🔍

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$60 Billion for Independence: Iraq and the US Launch a New Oil Corridor Bypassing the Strait of Hormuz

Politics 07/18/2026, 14:27

Iraq and the US have signed a package of agreements worth $60 billion to create a new oil corridor through Syria. This will allow Baghdad to export oil by bypassing the blocked Strait of Hormuz. Chevron will act as the main contractor.

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Crisis in the Headquarters: Zelensky Prepares to Replace the Commander-in-Chief of the AFU Amid Ideological Struggle

Politics 07/18/2026, 14:24

A major personnel storm is brewing in Kyiv: Zelensky is preparing to replace the Commander-in-Chief of the AFU, Oleksandr Syrsky. The cause of the crisis is an ideological rift between supporters of classical defense and proponents of technological warfare. Decisive meetings will take place at the OPO on July 18–19. 🇺🇦🔥

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Strategic split in Kyiv: Syrsky against proponents of 'technological war' after Fedorov's resignation

Politics 07/18/2026, 14:17

A strategic dispute is flaring up within the Ukrainian leadership: Commander-in-Chief Syrsky against proponents of 'technological war' after Fedorov's resignation. FT reports on disagreements regarding mobilization and the implementation of AI in the army. 🤖🇺🇦⚔️

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Zelensky Ready to Dismiss Syrsky: Conditions for Replacing the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Politics 07/18/2026, 14:14

A major change of power in the army is brewing in Kyiv. Zelensky is ready to dismiss the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Syrsky, but only if he finds a candidate capable of holding the 1,200-kilometer front line. 🔴🇺🇦

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Autumn Mobilization in Russia: CDD Forecasts Conscription of 500,000 People

Politics 07/18/2026, 14:11

The CDD under Ukraine's NSDC reported on Russia's plans to conduct an autumn mobilization of 500,000 people. Some conscripts will be sent to the front within two weeks, while the rest will undergo a month of training. Moscow has not officially confirmed these plans yet. 🇷🇺📉

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Attack on logistics: Ukrainian forces strike a fuel depot in the Moscow region and port facilities in Crimea

Politics 07/18/2026, 14:06

On the night of July 18, the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck a fuel depot in the Moscow region, ports in Crimea, and Wildberries warehouses. The General Staff confirmed the destruction of the "Svetlyak" ship and logistics facilities in Russia. 🔥🇺🇦

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Moscow's Autumn Plan: Kovalenko Reveals Details of a Massive Mobilization of 500,000 People

Politics 07/18/2026, 13:19

Russia is preparing a mobilization of over 500,000 people for autumn. Some will be sent to the front immediately, others after training for new attacks. Andriy Kovalenko warned: Ukrainians face a tough infantry war with drones and KABs. 🇺🇦🛡️

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Drone Danger: Finland Closes Part of the Gulf of Finland to Vessels

Politics 07/18/2026, 12:12

⚠️ Finland has temporarily closed part of the Gulf of Finland to vessels due to the drone threat. 🚫✈️ The military has strengthened air defense, but the airspace remains open. 🇫🇮 #Finland #Drones #Security

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Massive attack on 19 regions: how Ukraine struck logistics and oil facilities

Politics 07/18/2026, 11:53

Ukraine launched a massive attack on 19 Russian regions: Wildberries logistics and oil facilities hit. Zelenskyy confirmed the success of the operation, despite claims by the Russian Ministry of Defense that 379 drones were shot down. 🚀💥

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Vacancy in the Mediterranean: Russia Completely Leaves the Region for the First Time in 12 Years

Politics 07/18/2026, 11:41

Russia has completely left the Mediterranean Sea for the first time in 12 years: not a single warship as of July 1. The reasons are the straits closed by Turkey and the loss of the Tartus base. Where will the fleet go now? 🌊🚢

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Strikes on Logistics: Ukraine Attacks Facilities in Moscow and Tambov at Distances up to 700 km

Politics 07/18/2026, 11:31

Ukraine struck logistics centers in Moscow and Tambov at distances up to 700 km from the front 🇺🇦🚁. Zelenskyy called this "long-range sanctions" against the supply of drone components. Additionally, strikes were carried out against Crimea and maritime areas 🌊.

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