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Trump Demands End to Trade with Spain: 'They Are a Terrible NATO Partner'

Politics 07/09/2026, 14:18

🇺🇸 Trump demands an end to trade with Spain, calling it a 'terrible NATO partner'. 🇪🇸 Madrid reacts calmly: 'It's business as usual'. The conflict escalated due to military bases and defense spending.

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A common enemy outweighs history: Nawrocki and Zelenskyy resume dialogue amidst UPA disputes

Politics 07/09/2026, 13:55

Polish President Karol Nawrocki stated that a common enemy in the form of Russia should unite Warsaw and Kyiv, despite disputes over the UPA. The leaders held talks and are discussing a new meeting, however, Warsaw has warned of risks for Ukraine's EU accession due to the honoring of historical figures. 🇺🇦🤝🇵🇱

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Trump Breaks Ceasefire with Iran: 'We Will Destroy Them Like a Cancerous Tumor'

Politics 07/09/2026, 13:52

🇺🇸 Donald Trump officially broke the ceasefire with Iran and refused to negotiate. 'We will destroy them like a cancerous tumor' — the US President stated at the NATO summit. Oil prices are rising again 📈

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New Ukrainian Armored Vehicle UAT.DESNA: Specifications and Tactical Tasks

Politics 07/09/2026, 13:41

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has approved the new UAT.DESNA armored vehicle, created at a domestic enterprise. The vehicle occupies a niche between pickups and heavy armored vehicles, featuring high off-road capability and MRAP-class protection. 🛡️🇺🇦

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Alexander Syrskyi Reveals June Drone Strike Statistics: Over 200,000 Targets Hit

Politics 07/09/2026, 13:31

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Alexander Syrskyi presented statistics on the combat use of drones for June: over 437,000 missions and 200,000 targets hit. 🚁🇺🇦 An increase in the effectiveness of FPV strikes and an expansion of operations in the enemy rear are noted. 📉

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Ukraine launches official market for accompanying foreign volunteers: new rules and payments

Politics 07/09/2026, 13:24

Ukraine has launched an official market for accompanying foreign volunteers. Now, the enlistment process in the army will be transparent, and intermediary companies will receive fixed payments for each soldier. 🇺🇦🤝

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Strikes on logistics and infrastructure: SBU 'Alpha' and attacks on Russian cities

Politics 07/09/2026, 13:04

SBU 'Alpha' special forces struck Russian airbases and warehouses in Crimea and Donbas, disrupting enemy logistics. Simultaneously, drones attacked oil refineries in Saratov, Borisoglebsk, and Nizhnekamsk. 🔥🚁🇺🇦

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Rutte Warns Putin: 'Don't Play With Us' — NATO Assesses Ukraine's Successes and War Prospects

Politics 07/09/2026, 12:40

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte addressed Putin with a stern warning at the summit in Ankara: 'Don't play with us.' He called missile strikes on Ukraine a sign of Kremlin desperation and acknowledged the successes of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, noting that Russia cannot win at such a cost. 🇺🇦🇳🇦🇹🇴🇷🇺

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Not just infantry: how the Ukrainian Armed Forces recruitment system matches positions to civilian specialties

Politics 07/09/2026, 12:37

🔥 Not everyone goes to the infantry! The Armed Forces of Ukraine are actively seeking IT specialists, lawyers, medical personnel, and even SMM managers. How to get a job according to your specialty — read in our article. 🇺🇦💼

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Massive Night Attack: Ukraine's Air Defense Shot Down Over 130 Drones and Rockets in a Few Hours

Politics 07/09/2026, 12:30

🚨 On the night of July 8, Russia launched a massive strike on Ukraine: over 130 drones and rockets were shot down by air defense. The attack came from the Black Sea, Crimea, and several regions of Russia. Kyiv was hit twice — but the threat was neutralized. 🇺🇦✈️

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The Right to a Receipt: Can Supermarket Security Detain a Customer Without One?

Politics 07/09/2026, 12:08

Can supermarket security detain you without a receipt? A lawyer explains that demanding to see a receipt is illegal if you have not given your consent. Find out how to protect your rights and what to do in the event of an attempted illegal detention in a store. 🛒⚖️

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Hegseth's First Visit to Israel: F-35s, Turkey, and Tense Geopolitics

Politics 07/09/2026, 11:45

US Defense Minister Pete Hegseth plans his first visit to Israel to discuss the critical issue of F-35 fighter jet sales to Turkey with Netanyahu. The visit takes place against the backdrop of US strikes on Iran and tense relations with Ankara. 🇺🇸🇮🇱🛩️

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Explosions in Kyiv on the morning of July 8: air raid alert, drone interception, and aftermath of the night attack

Politics 07/09/2026, 11:42

🚨 On the morning of July 8, drones exploded again in Kyiv — following a night attack with ballistic missiles. Air raid alerts, target interceptions, new threats — the situation is tense. 🛡️🇺🇦

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Romania demands Ukraine program drones to self-destruct over the Black Sea

Politics 07/09/2026, 11:35

Romania demands that Ukraine program maritime drones to automatically self-destruct upon entering Bucharest's territorial waters. Additionally, following the incident in Galați, Romania is negotiating with allies to deploy additional air defense systems and target detection systems for low altitudes. 🇷🇴🚁🛡️

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Anti-NATO in Istanbul: Thousands of Protesters Demand US Troop Withdrawal

Politics 07/09/2026, 11:32

Thousands of people took to the streets in Istanbul to protest the NATO summit in Ankara. Demonstrators chanted anti-American slogans and demanded the withdrawal of US troops from the country. The rally took place against the backdrop of Zelenskyy's negotiations regarding Patriot air defense supplies. 🇹🇷🚫🇺🇸

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Kharkiv on the night of July 8: ballistic attack, destruction, and casualties

Politics 07/09/2026, 11:28

🚨 On the night of July 8, Kharkiv was subjected to a ballistic attack. Houses, a church, street lighting, and cars were damaged. There are casualties. #Kharkiv #Attack #News

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Retaliatory Strikes: US Launches Massive Airstrikes on Iran Following Attack on Commercial Vessels

Politics 07/09/2026, 11:25

The US launched massive airstrikes on Iran in retaliation for a drone and missile attack on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. ⚔️ Washington also revoked the license for the sale of Iranian oil, causing a spike in market prices. 📉 Meanwhile, both sides confirmed that the ceasefire regime remains in effect, and negotiations for a final deal continue. 🤝

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US Response to Iran: Series of Powerful Airstrikes on Military Targets in the Strait of Hormuz

Politics 07/08/2026, 01:53

The US launched a series of powerful airstrikes on Iranian military targets in response to attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. 🚢💥 According to CENTCOM, the targets included air defense and missile complexes. The operation could lead to a new escalation of the conflict and a violation of the recent peace memorandum. ⚠️🇺🇸🇮🇷

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