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Ukraine creates national brigades for rapid recovery after shelling

Politics 07/09/2026, 18:46

Ukraine is launching national brigades for the rapid restoration of infrastructure after shelling. Coordination will be handled by Ukrzaliznytsia, and funding will come from the state budget. This is a response to increased attacks on energy facilities and preparation for a difficult winter. 🇺🇦🏗️⚡

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Novohatske liberated: AFU forces evict Russian occupiers from the settlement in Donetsk region

Politics 07/09/2026, 18:43

AFU forces regained control of Novohatske in the Donetsk region! 🇺🇦 The 37th Marine Brigade and the 79th Air Assault Brigade evicted Russian occupiers from the settlement despite dense minefields. 🚫🇷🇺

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Kremlin admits fuel collapse in Crimea: Putin promises to 'quickly resolve' gasoline shortage

Politics 07/09/2026, 18:26

The Kremlin admitted a fuel crisis in Crimea but called it 'temporary'. Putin promised subsidies and the creation of a network of small refineries, while gasoline prices in Sevastopol have doubled. 🛢️📉

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Sumy Oblast under fire: Fedorov announces new protection measures after 12,000 Russian strikes

Politics 07/09/2026, 18:23

Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced new protection measures for Sumy Oblast after 12,000 Russian strikes. The region will introduce additional warnings about air bombs, and the air defense system will be strengthened. 🛡️🇺🇦

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Sikorski calls on Ukraine to 'tone down emotions' amid diplomatic crisis with Poland

Politics 07/09/2026, 18:16

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski called on Ukraine to 'tone down emotions' in relations with Warsaw, reminding them of the importance of Western support. This statement was made in Ankara against the backdrop of a diplomatic crisis triggered by the awarding of the title 'Heroes of the UPA' and the revocation of the Order of the White Eagle. 🇵🇱🇺🇦

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From September 1, 2026: How school meals in Ukraine will change and how much funding each community will receive

Politics 07/09/2026, 18:06

From September 1, 2026, all students in communal schools in Ukraine will receive free hot meals. More than 7.4 billion hryvnias will be allocated to the budget to implement the program. During wartime, meal rules will change: students can eat in classrooms and shelters. 🍲🇺🇦

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Attack on the energy bridge and the 'shadow' fleet: how Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces struck Crimea and southern Russia

Politics 07/09/2026, 17:51

Ukrainian drones struck the "Kuban-Crimea" energy bridge on the night of July 8, causing a blackout on the peninsula. 🌑⚡️ The Unmanned Systems Forces hit 53 targets, including training grounds and 12 tankers of the Russian "shadow fleet." 🚢💥

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Zelenskyy and Nawrocki met in Ankara: how the dialogue developed after the Order scandal

Politics 07/09/2026, 17:47

🇺🇦🇵🇱 Zelenskyy and Nawrocki met for the first time after the Order scandal — in Ankara they discussed Russia, history, and the future of relations. The dialogue continues, but disputes do not subside. #NATO #Ukraine #Poland

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Patriots on Ukrainian soil: Trump announces missile production localization, but experts warn about timelines

Politics 07/09/2026, 17:44

Trump announced a license for Patriot missile production in Ukraine. Experts assess the prospects for localization and the timelines for the appearance of the first samples. 🇺🇦🚀

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New rules in Ukraine: how the validity period of driver's licenses will change and why medical examinations are needed

Politics 07/09/2026, 17:40

Rules for issuing driver's licenses are changing in Ukraine: validity periods now depend on the vehicle category. Truck and bus owners will change licenses every 5 years, while passenger car owners — every 15 years with a mandatory medical examination. 🚗🇺🇦

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Trump ready to remove Syria from the list of state sponsors of terrorism: a shift in US policy and regional reaction

Politics 07/09/2026, 17:31

Donald Trump announced his readiness to remove Syria from the list of state sponsors of terrorism, acknowledging the work of the new president Ahmed al-Sharaa. This decision could open the way for the country's reconstruction but raises concerns in Israel. Meanwhile, diplomacy is intensifying: Ukraine and Syria have agreed to open embassies. 🇺🇸🇸🇾🤝

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Strike on the 'shadow fleet': how Sea Baby hit a Russian tanker off the coast of Crimea

Politics 07/09/2026, 17:27

The SBU carried out a successful operation in the Black Sea: the Sea Baby maritime drone struck the Russian tanker Blue off the coast of Crimea. The vessel, part of the 'shadow fleet', sustained serious damage despite attempts by Russian aviation to intercept it. This is another strike on the logistics funding the war. ⚓🚢💥

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Energy Collapse in Crimea: Ukrainian Strikes, Rolling Blackouts, and Critical Water Shortages

Politics 07/09/2026, 17:16

Crimea remains without light and water for the third day: AFU launched new strikes on the power grid, hitting 6 substations and 19 tankers of the "shadow fleet". Residents complain about the lack of food and truthful information. 🔥🚫⚡

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NATO Summit in Ankara: $50 Billion in Procurement, €70 Billion for 2026, and Peace Treaty Negotiations

Politics 07/09/2026, 17:12

The NATO Summit in Ankara defined the future of aid to Ukraine: €70 billion for 2026 and commitments for 2027. Alliance countries announced $50 billion in procurement and expanded weapons production. Trump and Zelenskyy discussed a peace agreement, while Ukraine is negotiating Patriot licenses. 🇺🇦🇳🇦🇹🇴

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3 billion hryvnias for reconstruction: how Ukraine will help Vyshneve after the devastating attack

Politics 07/09/2026, 17:02

The Government of Ukraine has allocated 3.04 billion hryvnias for the reconstruction of Vyshneve following the attack on July 6. The funds will be used to assist victims, repair housing, and restore infrastructure. President Zelenskyy has ordered the SBU and intelligence services to investigate the circumstances of the explosions. 🏚️💸🇺🇦

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Trump and Zelenskyy in Ankara: From a 'park fight' to Patriot production and a visit to Kyiv

Politics 07/09/2026, 16:54

The meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump in Ankara has concluded. The leaders discussed a peace agreement, the production of Patriot systems in Ukraine, and a possible visit by the US President to Kyiv. Trump compared the war to a 'fight in the park' and commented on long-range strikes. 🇺🇸🇺🇦🤝

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The Cost of War: GUR General Reveals What Portion of Russia's Budget Putin Spends on the War Against Ukraine

Politics 07/09/2026, 16:48

GUR General Vadym Skibitsky revealed shocking statistics: 47% of the Russian budget is currently being spent on the war against Ukraine. 🇷🇺💸 Moscow is at the peak of 'Iskander' ballistic missile production and is frantically looking for new sources of financing, including private capital. 🚀📉

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Trump Responds to Question About Visiting Kyiv: 'I'll Go, Why Not?'

Politics 07/09/2026, 16:34

Donald Trump confirmed his desire to visit Kyiv but warned that security services are unlikely to allow it during the war. 🇺🇸🇺🇦 "I'll go, why not?", he answered journalists. Meanwhile, his envoys are not being let into Ukraine, although they travel to Moscow regularly.

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