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Response to the Attack on Moscow: Lavrov Announces Regular Mass Strikes on Ukraine

Politics 06/18/2026, 17:34

Following the largest drone attack on Moscow, Sergey Lavrov stated that "retaliatory words" are insufficient. Russia will move to regular massive strikes on targets ensuring the combat readiness of the AFU. 🚀🔥

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Terror in Zaporizhzhia: Kremlin Orders Intensified Drone Strikes Due to Frontline Failures

Politics 06/18/2026, 17:24

Ukrainian intelligence has confirmed an order from Russian occupiers to intensify drone strikes on Zaporizhzhia. The Kremlin is attempting to compensate for frontline failures with terror against civilians. From June 8 to June 16, attacks on residential buildings, post offices, and schools with casualties among the population were recorded. 🚨🇺🇦

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Great-grandson of Leonid Brezhnev captured by Ukrainian Armed Forces: details of the story and exchange prospects

Politics 06/18/2026, 17:07

Leonid Brezhnev's great-grandson, Anton Milayev, who went to war against Ukraine as a sapper, was captured by the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kherson region. His fate became known after months of silence. Against the backdrop of this event, the parties to the conflict continue preparations for a large-scale prisoner exchange under the formula «1000 for 1000». 🇺🇦🤝🇷🇺

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Robert Fico proposes a direct line between the EU and Moscow and calls the rejection of Schröder a 'mistake'

Politics 06/18/2026, 16:00

Robert Fico proposed creating a direct line between Kyiv and Moscow and called the rejection of Schröder a mistake. The Slovak Prime Minister warned of the risk of rising crime in Ukraine and demanded a change in the head of EU diplomacy. 🇪🇺🇺🇦🇷🇺

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Financial Breakthrough: How European Funds Will Support the Ukrainian Army

Politics 06/18/2026, 15:56

The Verkhovna Rada has opened direct access to European funds for the Ukrainian army. This decision will allow for the timely payment of salaries and procurement of equipment within the framework of a record defense budget of 4.4 trillion hryvnias. 🇺🇦💰🛡️

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China Responds to NATO Accusations of Aiding Russia: 'Look at Yourself'

Politics 06/18/2026, 15:53

🇨🇳 China responds to NATO accusations of aiding Russia: 'Look at yourself'. Beijing denies arms supplies and calls on the Alliance to reconsider its role in the world. 🌍⚖️

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War in Ukraine to last several more months: Forecast by the President of Finland and the myth of an attack on NATO

Politics 06/18/2026, 15:49

Finnish President Alexander Stubb stated that the war in Ukraine will last at least another 3-4 months, and fears of a direct Russian attack on NATO are unfounded. A NATO general confirmed that Moscow does not seek a conflict with the Alliance. Meanwhile, in Ukraine, trust in Europe is growing, but skepticism regarding the US position remains 🇺🇦🇪🇺🇺🇸

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Money for Independence Day: who will receive it automatically and who must visit the PFU

Politics 06/18/2026, 15:46

Ukrainians have been reminded about one-time payments for Independence Day 2026. Most pensioners will receive money automatically in August, but veterans on duty and some categories of citizens will have to act on their own. We figured out who needs to rush to the PFU and who can wait for the transfer. 🇺🇦💰

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Winter is Coming: The Cabinet of Ministers Initiates Review of Kyiv's Readiness at the NSDC Level

Politics 06/18/2026, 15:32

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine is preparing the issue of Kyiv's winter readiness for consideration at the NSDC level. Prime Minister Yulia Sviridenko stated there are critical delays in the work, despite the allocated 4 billion hryvnias. City authorities must urgently approve a comprehensive resilience plan. 🏙️❄️🚨

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Strike on the 'heart' of Russian energy: consequences of the attack on the Moscow Refinery and market crash

Politics 06/18/2026, 15:29

🔥 Massive drone attack on the Moscow Refinery: the plant's 'heart' and tank farm damaged. Gazprom and Rosneft stocks crashed, Moscow airports closed. Zelenskyy called it a response to aggression. 🇺🇦📉

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Who is required to undergo a military medical examination (VVK) during wartime: clarifications from the TCC and new rules for female medical professionals

Politics 06/18/2026, 15:18

The TCC has clarified who is required to undergo a VVK during wartime. The list includes not only conscripts with summonses but also female medical professionals who finished their studies after 2025. A breakdown of categories and new rules 👇

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Repatriation of 522 bodies: large-scale operation to return the deceased to Ukraine

Politics 06/18/2026, 14:56

🇺🇦 On June 18, the bodies of 522 deceased individuals were returned to Ukraine. This was made possible thanks to the joint efforts of numerous agencies. Previously, similar operations were conducted during which thousands of bodies were returned. #repatriation #Ukraine #prisonersofwar

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Zelenskyy announces breakthrough in creating a European air defense system for Ukraine

Politics 06/18/2026, 14:53

Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the creation of a joint European air defense system for Ukraine. The first step towards anti-ballistic defense is being discussed in Ramstein, while Germany and Belgium confirm new large-scale weapon deliveries 🇺🇦🛡️🚀

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"Your country started the war": Kyiv's reaction to the massive shelling of Moscow and the fall of the Russian market

Politics 06/18/2026, 14:50

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga called the shelling of Moscow a direct consequence of the war unleashed by Russia. In response to the drone attack, the Russian stock market crashed, and shares in the oil and gas sector lost value. 📉🇺🇦🇷🇺

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SBU intercepted a Russian document: Attack on a bus with children in Bryansk — a Russian special operation

Politics 06/18/2026, 14:33

The SBU intercepted a document from Russian authorities refuting the claim that Ukrainian drones struck a bus in the Bryansk region. The intelligence agency believes the incident involving children from Belarus was a Russian special operation aimed at discrediting Ukraine. 🇺🇦🚫🇷🇺

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Moscow Accuses G7 Leaders of 'Pumping' Trump with 'Harmful Ideas' After Summit

Politics 06/18/2026, 14:30

Moscow has accused G7 leaders of "pumping" Donald Trump with "harmful ideas" about the war in Ukraine 🇷🇺🚫. The Kremlin believes that Europeans imposed a mistaken view on the American leader regarding Russia's defeat by showing him destruction in Kyiv. As a result, Trump supported increased air defense supplies and is discussing the production of weapons on Ukrainian territory 🛡️🇺🇸.

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Strikes on Logistics: How Attacks on Bridges in Crimea Reduced Russian Assault Activity in the South

Politics 06/18/2026, 14:26

Ukrainian strikes on enemy logistics have led to a 15% reduction in assaults in the south 🚀💥. Attacks on bridges in Crimea disrupted Russian plans to activate on the front 🌉🔥. #War #Crimea #Logistics

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"Moscow Will Burn Too": Zelenskyy Calls on Russians to Pressure Putin and Warns of New Strikes

Politics 06/18/2026, 14:23

Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on Russians to pressure Putin to stop the war. The President of Ukraine warned: if Ukraine burns, Moscow will burn too. Kyiv is preparing retaliatory strikes against the backdrop of attacks on the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra and fires in Moscow. 🇺🇦🔥🚁

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