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New Blow from Brussels: EU Expands Sanctions Against Russian Defense Industry, 'Shadow Fleet' and Propagandists

Politics 06/15/2026, 19:03

The EU has adopted a new sanctions package against Russia: the defense industry, 'shadow fleet', and propagandists are hit. The list includes the Izhevsk Aviation Plant, Lukoil and Gazprom Neft structures. An entry ban for former Russian military personnel into the EU has also been introduced. 🚫🇪🇺🇷🇺

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Ukraine and Moldova: Start of EU Accession Negotiations. How Hungary Became the Key to Success

Politics 06/15/2026, 18:59

🇪🇺 Historic breakthrough: The EU has opened the first negotiation cluster with Ukraine and Moldova! Hungary lifted its veto following an agreement on minority rights. The start has been made — now comes the detailed work on reforms. 🇺🇦🇲🇩

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1% Instead of Millions: Deputy Kucherenko Debunks the Myth of Housing Voucher Efficiency for IDPs

Politics 06/15/2026, 18:56

People's Deputy Alexey Kucherenko exposed the scale of the problem with housing vouchers for IDPs: out of 5 million in need, only 8,000 people received housing. This is just 1% of the total number of resettlers, which the deputy called "blurring the eyes." 🏚️📉

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Trump, Zelensky and the Threat of Tariffs: How the Most Tense G7 Summit in Évian Opened

Politics 06/15/2026, 18:49

The G7 summit in Évian opened in an atmosphere of unprecedented tension. 🇺🇸 Donald Trump arrived in Geneva by military helicopter, while Zelensky flew out of Chișinău. On the agenda are peace with Iran, the war in Ukraine, and the threat of 100% tariffs on French wine. 🍷🚫

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Lebanese Front: Escalation in Zouar and Collapse of Ceasefire Amid US-Iran Deal

Politics 06/15/2026, 18:45

IDF struck Zouar in southern Lebanon despite a fragile ceasefire. Hezbollah attacked Israeli troops with drones. Netanyahu ignores Iran's calls for a ceasefire amidst the US deal. 🇮🇱🇱🇧💥

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First in 30 years: Netherlands deploys POW camp with AI security

Politics 06/15/2026, 18:43

The Netherlands has conducted the first exercises in 30 years to deploy a prisoner-of-war camp. 🇳🇱🏕️ A modular town for 2,000 people is built in a week with the help of music festival logistics experts. Perimeter security is fully handed over to drones and AI. 🤖🚁

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Merz on the 'window for diplomacy' in the war: dialogue with Trump, Putin's refusal, and a retaliatory strike on Kyiv

Politics 06/15/2026, 18:36

🇩🇪 Merz: 'Window for diplomacy' has opened! Wants to discuss with Trump at G7. 🇺🇦 Zelenskyy proposed a meeting to Putin — refused. 🚀 Russia responded with a strike on Kyiv. #G7 #Ukraine #Russia #Trump #Merz

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Trump and Iran: Peace Treaty or Cunning Pause in the War? Agreement Details

Politics 06/15/2026, 17:53

Trump and Iran have agreed to a 60-day ceasefire: lifting blockades and unblocking $24 billion. But the nuclear issue is postponed, and experts see this as merely a pause for Tehran to regroup. 🇺🇸🇮🇷🕊️

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Negotiations Begin: Ukraine Opens First EU Accession Cluster

Politics 06/15/2026, 17:50

Ukraine has opened the first negotiation cluster for EU accession! 🇺🇦🇪🇺 The start has been given for the "Fundamentals" block: rule of law and anti-corruption. Despite concerns from Poland and France, the process has launched, and the optimistic accession date is 2030. 🚀

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Poland sets condition: transfer of last MiG-29s to Ukraine stalls over drone technology dispute

Politics 06/15/2026, 17:39

Poland has suspended the transfer of the last MiG-29s to Ukraine due to Kyiv's failure to fulfill obligations regarding drone technology exchange. Warsaw demands access to Ukrainian developments before the final transfer of equipment. 🇵🇱✈️🇺🇦

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Bonuses for Captives and Eliminated: How Ukraine Motivates Soldiers at the Front

Politics 06/15/2026, 17:36

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has introduced new bonuses for military personnel: 100,000 hryvnias for enemy captives and 15,000 for eliminated ones. The department explained this by the need to motivate fighters and replenish the fund for prisoner exchanges. 🇺🇦💰

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Trump Confirms Opening of Strait of Hormuz: Oil Plummets, Markets Soar

Politics 06/15/2026, 17:25

Trump confirmed the opening of the Strait of Hormuz following an agreement with Iran. Brent oil prices plummeted by $4, while stock markets soared. The official signing of the treaty will take place in Switzerland on June 19, 2026. 🛢️📉🤝

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Same pay, different fates: Mykhailo Banik reveals the real differences between contract soldiers and conscripts

Politics 06/15/2026, 17:18

Deputy Defense Minister of Ukraine Mykhailo Banik stated that contract soldiers and conscripts in trenches receive the same salaries. The main difference lies in the right to deferment after service: contract soldiers go home, while conscripts remain. 🇺🇦💰🔫

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460,000 Hryvnias: Ukraine Adopts New Rules for Military Financial Support

Politics 06/15/2026, 17:03

Ukraine has approved new payment rules for the military: starting in 2026, the maximum income at the front will be 460,000 hryvnias. 🇺🇦💰 Soldiers will be paid 40,000 for capturing positions and 100,000 for capturing the enemy. 🎯

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Diplomatic Scandal: Ukrainian Ambassador to Cyprus Resigns Amid Allegations of Illegal Demands

Politics 06/15/2026, 16:47

Ukrainian Ambassador to Cyprus Serhiy Nizhynsky has resigned, accusing the MFA of illegal demands. 🇺🇦 The ministry refuted these claims, stating the diplomat is being recalled due to passivity and reputational risks. The scandal unfolds amidst personnel changes in the diplomatic corps. 🏛️

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Sudden stop factor: Ukrainians with extended foreign passports can no longer travel abroad

Politics 06/15/2026, 16:44

Ukraine has cancelled the validity of foreign passports whose term was extended under a simplified scheme during the war. Now, such documents are not accepted by border guards and airlines. Citizens will have to urgently change their passports, but issuance times are being delayed due to shelling of the polygraph combine in Kyiv. 🛑✈️🇺🇦

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New deferment system in the Ukrainian army: how tenure and combat experience affect the guarantee after a contract

Politics 06/15/2026, 16:31

🇺🇦 Ukraine has introduced a new deferment system for the military: the more tenure and combat experience, the longer the guarantee after the contract. For those whose three-year contracts are expiring, a 6-month deferment is provided. 💰 Record payments are also promised — up to 300,000 hryvnias on the front line! #Ukraine #Army #Deferment

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Officers will remain in the ranks: Ukraine's Ministry of Defense explains why the demobilization of commanders will only begin in 2026

Politics 06/15/2026, 16:11

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine stated that officers will not be demobilized until the end of 2026. Deputy Minister Mykhailo Baniq called officers the "backbone" of the army and personally signed a contract for another 2 years. At the same time, the enlisted ranks will begin to be discharged from the end of the current year. 🇺🇦🪖

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