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The African Front: How Russia Uses the Continent for Resources, Votes, and Mercenaries

Politics 06/24/2026, 13:34

A representative of the GUR of Ukraine revealed how Russia is using Africa: from environmental damage during gold mining to recruiting mercenaries under the guise of work. 🌍🚩 The Kremlin is turning cultural centers into propaganda bases, and UN "banks of votes" into tools of political pressure. ⚠️

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Putin Compares Current Situation to Stalin: Why the West 'Accuses' Russia of Aggression

Politics 06/23/2026, 16:36

Vladimir Putin compared Western accusations against Russia to Germany's attempts to blame Stalin for aggression in 1941. The Russian leader stated that NATO uses "false statements" to justify militarization, although experts warn of Russia's readiness for war with the alliance within 6 years. 🇷🇺🇪🇺⚔️

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Strike on logistics: SSO destroyed a strategic railway bridge in Crimea

Politics 06/23/2026, 16:25

The SSO, together with underground fighters, destroyed a strategic railway bridge over the North Crimean Canal. This paralyzed the occupiers' logistics, linking the Russian Federation with the southern front and the military base in Crimea. 🚂💥

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Ukrainian defense industry named the best in Europe: Kubilius urges EU to adopt experience and integrate Kyiv

Politics 06/23/2026, 16:22

European Commissioner Andrius Kubilius named the Ukrainian defense industry the best and most innovative in Europe. He stated that Ukraine has increased production volumes by 50 times and urged the EU to integrate the country's defense industry into the pan-European market to adopt the experience of rapid weapons scaling. 🇪🇺🇺🇦🚀

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Yellow level of danger: forecasters warn of thunderstorms and gusts in Ukraine on June 24

Politics 06/23/2026, 16:15

⚠️ Yellow level of danger in Ukraine! Forecasters have warned of thunderstorms, hail, and gusts up to 20 m/s in the south of the country on June 24. No precipitation is expected in Kyiv, but vigilance is required in the south. 🌩️🌪️

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Blow to logistics: Ukrainian SSO destroyed a key railway bridge over the North Crimean Canal

Politics 06/23/2026, 16:12

Ukrainian SSO destroyed a key railway bridge over the North Crimean Canal in the Rozdolne area. The strikes were carried out in two phases: first, the bridge itself was destroyed, and then the enemy's arriving repair equipment was eliminated. This is a serious blow to the military logistics of the occupiers in Crimea. 🚂💥🇺🇦

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Trump Announces Victory: Iran Makes Concessions, Strait of Hormuz Opened

Politics 06/23/2026, 16:09

Trump announced the lifting of the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following Iran's concessions on the nuclear program. The US President called this a "victory" and confirmed that warships remain on standby. 🇺🇸🚢🛑

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Putin Rejects Possibility of Negotiations with Ukraine: 'No Preconditions'

Politics 06/23/2026, 16:06

🚫 Putin rejects the possibility of negotiations with Ukraine: 'No preconditions'. Western countries, he says, are afraid to retaliate against Russia's strikes. 🇷🇺🇺🇦

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Lavrov warns Ukraine of 'full range of measures' over demands on Belarus

Politics 06/23/2026, 15:55

Lavrov warned Ukraine of the application of the 'full range of measures' due to demands on Belarus. The Minister accused Zelenskyy of trying to drag Minsk into the war. Earlier, Kyiv issued an ultimatum regarding repeaters helping Russia guide drones 🇷🇺🇺🇦🚀

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Instead of Zelenskyy: Yulia Sviridenko to lead the Ukrainian delegation to URC-2026 in Gdansk

Politics 06/23/2026, 14:40

Prime Minister Yulia Sviridenko has officially confirmed that she will lead the Ukrainian delegation to the URC-2026 conference in Gdansk instead of Volodymyr Zelenskyy. 🇺🇦🤝 The main goals of the trip will be defense and economic issues. It is noted that due to the scandal over the Order of the White Eagle, the President of Poland, Karol Nawrocki, did not receive an invitation to the forum. 🇵🇱🚫

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Strict measures for speeding: a bill to increase fines is being prepared in the Verkhovna Rada

Politics 06/23/2026, 14:37

A bill is being prepared in Ukraine for a sharp increase in fines for speeding. Deputies and the police have joined forces to reduce road mortality. In addition, a penalty point system is being introduced this year, and dozens of new cameras for recording violations are already operating on the highways. 🚓📸

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Lavrov on negotiations with Ukraine: Moscow ready to return to dialogue, but blames the West for derailing peace

Politics 06/23/2026, 14:27

Sergey Lavrov declared Russia's readiness to resume negotiations with Ukraine but accused the US and EU of derailing peace to arm Kyiv. 🇷🇺🤝🇺🇦 The diplomat noted the tightening of sanctions by the Trump administration and Washington's refusal to play the role of mediator. ⚖️📉

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SBU Alpha: 32 Years of Elite Excellence and Top Ranking in Enemy Destruction in 2026

Politics 06/23/2026, 14:23

The SBU Special Operations Center "Alpha" marks its 32nd anniversary. The unit leads the ranking in enemy destruction, with strikes on the Moscow Refinery and Operation "Web" causing $7 billion in damage. The SBU has announced a call for fighters. 🇺🇦🛡️🚁

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Crimea in flames: how Ukrainian strikes are turning the peninsula into a 'cauldron' and destroying the economy

Politics 06/23/2026, 14:20

Crimea is turning into a 'cauldron' for Russian troops: strikes on CHPs and logistics are destroying infrastructure. Tourists are massively canceling trips, and occupiers are beginning to evacuate their families. 🔥🚫🚂

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Thunderstorms over Kyiv: Meteorologists warn of squalls and hail in central Ukraine

Politics 06/23/2026, 14:16

🌩️ Meteorologists have warned of powerful thunderstorms over Kyiv and the Kyiv region. A cold front will bring squalls and hail to central and southern Ukraine until the end of June 23. Complications for transport and utility services are expected. ⚡️🏙️

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Poland's Digital Shield: How the Modernized Eurodac and EES System Are Changing the Rules at EU Borders

Politics 06/23/2026, 14:03

Poland has activated the modernized Eurodac to strengthen the fight against illegal migration. The system has already helped deny entry to 11,000 foreigners. From 2026, the country will also tighten control over employment contracts. 🇵🇱🛂

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War between regulator and operator: NBU demands removal of Ihor Smelyanskyi from the post of head of Ukrposhta

Politics 06/23/2026, 13:53

The NBU declared the head of "Ukrposhta", Ihor Smelyanskyi, unfit for the position due to systemic violations and demanded his removal. Smelyanskyi accused the regulator of corruption and an attempt to sabotage the creation of a postal bank. The conflict is turning into a legal battle. 🏦📉⚖️

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The Constitution in Sign Language: How Ukraine Ensured Access to the Fundamental Law for Deaf Citizens

Politics 06/23/2026, 13:39

To mark the 30th anniversary of the Fundamental Law, Ukraine has translated the Constitution into sign language for the first time. 🇺🇦🤟 The project united experts from nine regions to create a unified standard, ensuring deaf citizens have direct access to their rights. This is an important step towards inclusivity! ♿⚖️

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