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Air Strike on Ground: How Ukrainian Drones Destroyed a Mobile Launcher for 'Shahed' Drones

Politics 06/25/2026, 13:23

Ukrainian military forces have destroyed a Russian pickup truck used as a mobile launcher for 'Shahed' drones for the first time. The counterstrike was carried out using a strike unmanned aerial vehicle. 🚀🚗💥 #Ukraine #UAV #Shahed #MilitaryNews

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Investigation at Khmelnytskyi NPP: Raids, Kickbacks, and the Flight of the Main Suspect

Politics 06/25/2026, 12:48

Raids are taking place at Khmelnytskyi NPP as part of a case regarding corruption schemes in "Energoatom" 🏭🚨. The main suspect, entrepreneur Timur Mindich, managed to leave Ukraine before the investigators arrived. Despite the investigation, the plant is operating in normal mode ⚡️.

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Massive Attack: Russia Launched a Swarm of Drones and a Missile at Ukraine on the Night of June 25

Politics 06/25/2026, 10:25

Russia launched a massive strike on Ukraine on the night of June 25: more than 80 drones and a ballistic missile were launched. Air defenses intercepted most targets, but hits were recorded in several regions. 🚀🛡️

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Threat of Funding Cutoff: How Lukashenko Tries to Preserve Belarusian Sovereignty from Total War

Politics 06/25/2026, 10:18

Lukashenko under pressure: The Kremlin threatens to cut funding, demanding Belarus be dragged into the war. WSJ and ISW report on Russia's plans to expand the front and use Belarusian territory for drones. Zelenskyy issued an ultimatum regarding repeaters — they are already turned off. 🇧🇾🇷🇺🇺🇦

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Sevastopol without light: Unplanned power outages against the backdrop of night explosions in Crimea

Politics 06/25/2026, 10:15

Power was suddenly cut off in Sevastopol due to grid overload, while explosions were heard in Crimea at night. Razvozhayev confirmed the restrictions, and Zelenskyy stated that the calculated operation will force Russia to seek peace. ⚡️🇺🇦

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The collapse of ambitions: Germany abandons the construction of F126 frigates due to explosive cost increases

Politics 06/25/2026, 10:08

Germany has officially cancelled the €12.8 billion F126 frigate project due to explosive cost increases. Rheinmetall shares fell by 12%, and the navy will replace the "giants" with cheaper Meko frigates to combat Russian submarines. 🚢📉🇩🇪

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Embezzlement amidst ruins: how a Bucha official enriched himself on housing repairs after the occupation

Politics 06/25/2026, 10:01

A case of embezzlement of 3 million hryvnias has been opened in Bucha: the deputy city head is accused of stealing funds for the repair of houses destroyed by the Russian army. The official inflated prices in estimates and signed fictitious acts of completed works. The investigation is ongoing. 🏚️🚨

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Canada shifts course: warships to Asia and rejection of US technology

Politics 06/25/2026, 09:40

Canada is sending its fleet to Asia and signing contracts with Japan, betting on AI and quantum technologies. Ottawa is reducing dependence on the US: rejecting American reconnaissance in favor of the Swedes and rearming Poland with its own equipment. 🇨🇦🚢🇯🇵

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Bundeswehr on the Rise: Germany Changes Army Recruitment Rules and Sets Ambitious Goals for 2035

Politics 06/25/2026, 06:43

Germany is seeing a sharp rise in those wishing to serve in the Bundeswehr: applications have increased by 24%. 🇩🇪 Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has launched a large-scale reform with digital questionnaires and fines for ignoring them, aiming to bring the army's strength to 260,000 by 2035. 🛡️

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Hungary Opens Archives: New Prime Minister Péter Magyar to Declassify Names of Intelligence Agents

Politics 06/25/2026, 06:40

🇭🇺 Hungary is preparing for a massive revelation of its past secrets! New Prime Minister Péter Magyar plans to declassify files from the communist-era secret services and reveal the names of informants. 📜 This event will take place on the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian uprising. #Hungary #History #Politics

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Building for Victory: Israel Prepares for Massive Reconstruction of Gaza Despite Risk of War Resumption

Politics 06/25/2026, 06:26

Israeli companies have already begun preparations for the massive reconstruction of Gaza — despite the fact that Hamas has not been disarmed. Intelligence agencies warn: construction before the clearing of tunnels could lead to a resumption of the war. 🏗️💥 #Israel #Gaza #Hamas #War #Reconstruction

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Ukraine in a winning position: US State Department statement on the war and sanctions against Russia

Politics 06/25/2026, 06:23

US Deputy Secretary of State Jeremy Levine stated that Ukraine is in a winning position in the war against Russia. The official noted that it is now Russia that is counting on winter, while Kyiv continues to exert pressure. A possible review of sanctions against Russian oil is also being discussed. 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇷🇺

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New North Korean Destroyer: Pyongyang Builds Strategic Nuclear Naval Force

Politics 06/25/2026, 06:20

🚢 North Korea has commissioned a new destroyer, the "Choe Hyon," which Kim Jong Un called a symbol of transforming the Navy into a strategic nuclear force. 🌊 The 5,000-ton vessel is equipped with modern weaponry and capable of attacking both ports and aircraft carriers. 🇷🇺 Experts suggest that Russia may have assisted in the construction of the ship. #DPRK #MilitaryNews #NuclearPower

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Trump Assesses Zelensky's Performance: 'Things Are Going Pretty Well' — Details of the White House Conversation

Politics 06/25/2026, 00:57

Donald Trump assessed Volodymyr Zelensky's work as 'quite good' and noted that things are going pretty well for the Ukrainian leader. 🇺🇸🇺🇦 After the G7 summit, the US gave the green light to discuss licenses for producing Patriot missiles and new sanctions against Russia. 🚀🛡️

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Ebola Threatens the US: White House Requests $1.4 Billion from Congress to Combat the Pandemic

Politics 06/25/2026, 00:32

The White House has requested $1.4 billion from Congress to fight Ebola. Funds will go towards quarantine in Kenya and the evacuation of US citizens. The outbreak in Congo has already reached Europe, infecting a French doctor. 🚨🦠

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Free transit: Rubio stated that no country will support tolls for the Strait of Hormuz

Politics 06/24/2026, 23:26

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that no country will support the introduction of tolls for the Strait of Hormuz. This statement was made after Trump signed an agreement with Iran on a ceasefire and opening the strait to ships. 🚢🌍

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A Step Towards Unification: The Romanian Chamber of Deputies Votes for Negotiations with Moldova

Politics 06/24/2026, 22:44

The Romanian Chamber of Deputies approved a bill on unification with Moldova, obliging the government to start negotiations. The initiative was passed via a "silent" vote, while support for the idea in Moldova has reached 42% 🇷🇴🤝🇲🇩

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Zelenskyy: Intelligence and the military have been ordered to act preemptively against Russian military targets

Politics 06/24/2026, 22:40

Zelenskyy has ordered intelligence and the military to act preemptively against Russian military targets. The president announced the results of strikes on arsenals, factories, and communication centers, noting that Russia is moving air defense systems to protect Moscow. 🇺🇦💥

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