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13 hours in the basement without food: how air raids disrupted the NMT exam in Odesa

Politics 06/09/2026, 14:23

In Odesa, applicants took the NMT in a basement for 13 hours without food or water due to air raids. The Verkhovna Rada summoned the head of UCEQA for explanations, and those affected were offered to retake the exam. 🇺🇦🚨📉

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Abandoning the Soviet Legacy: The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Approves a Strategy for Building Missile Power by 2030

Politics 06/09/2026, 14:18

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, has approved a strategy for the development of missile troops until 2030. Ukraine plans to completely abandon Soviet systems, launch the production of its own missiles with a range of up to 2000 km, and create a new reconnaissance system. 🚀🇺🇦

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Mercenaries on Board: How the Wagner PMC and SVO Veterans Guard Russia's Shadow Fleet

Politics 06/09/2026, 14:14

An international investigation has revealed that since the spring of 2025, mercenaries without maritime documents have been serving on board Russia's shadow fleet. 🚢🔫 Journalists identified 83 individuals with combat experience in Ukraine and Syria, including Wagner PMC employees, whose task is to guarantee oil delivery at any cost. 🛢️🌍

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Fatal Car Accident in Kyiv: Ministry of Internal Affairs Prepares Strict Sanctions for Chronic Traffic Violators

Politics 06/09/2026, 14:10

Following a fatal car accident in Kyiv, the Ministry of Internal Affairs is preparing strict measures for chronic traffic violators. Drivers who exceed the speed limit more than 10 times may have their licenses revoked or be forced to retake exams. The draft is already being prepared for consideration in the Verkhovna Rada. 🚨🚗

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Kalibr 2025: Ukrainian experts disassembled the missile down to the last screw and found a surprise

Politics 06/09/2026, 14:03

Ukrainian military experts disassembled shot-down Kalibr missiles and found a surprise: in 2025, Russia returned to using foreign chips, and in 2026, they deployed cluster warheads with 3,600 war elements. 🚀💥

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First Apache in the Fire: US Loses Combat Helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz

Politics 06/09/2026, 13:48

The US lost an AH-64 Apache combat helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz — this is the first case of the destruction of equipment of this type in the conflict with Iran. Donald Trump confirmed the accident and the rescue of the crew, but the causes of the fall are still unknown. 🚁💥

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Suspension of the ICC Chief Prosecutor: Karim Khan Removed Amid Harassment Scandal

Politics 06/09/2026, 13:41

🚨 Karim Khan, ICC Chief Prosecutor, suspended from office due to sexual harassment allegations. His defense calls the decision illegal. 🌍 #ICC #KarimKhan #InternationalJustice

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Military Salaries in Ukraine: Reform, New Contracts, and Amounts up to 400,000 Hryvnias

Politics 06/09/2026, 13:38

🇺🇦 Ukraine is preparing a reform of military salaries: the minimum will be raised to 30,000 hryvnias, and infantry at the front will be able to receive up to 400,000. The parliament may discuss the issue as early as this week. 💰🔫

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A new level of pressure: The EU has begun physically inspecting vessels of Russia's shadow fleet

Politics 06/09/2026, 13:20

The EU has moved from monitoring to actual inspections of vessels of Russia's shadow fleet in the Mediterranean Sea. 🚢🚫 Operation IRINI has been granted the right to detain vessels suspected of violating sanctions. The first precedent occurred with the tanker MV Oneiroi, which was inspected for transporting Russian oil. 🇪🇺🇺🇦

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Split in the Kremlin: Zelenskyy Claims Disagreements in Putin's Circle Over the War

Politics 06/09/2026, 13:06

Zelenskyy claims a split in Putin's circle: part of the elite wants to end the war due to the economic crisis. 📉 The Ukrainian President outlined conditions for peace and emphasized Kyiv's unchanged stance on territory. Meanwhile, security in the Kremlin has been tightened following the killing of Khamenei. 🛡️🇺🇦

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Massive Strike: Russia Launched Over 150 Drones and Missiles at Ukraine — Casualties in Chuhuiv and Large-Scale Air Defense Response

Politics 06/09/2026, 12:59

🚨 At night, Russia launched over 150 drones and missiles at Ukraine — casualties in Chuhuiv, destruction across the country. Air defense shot down 146 targets, but 17 drones and 2 missiles reached their targets. 🛡️ Ukrainian interceptor drones can now autonomously destroy Shaheds — 95% process automation!

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JD Vance: The US and Israel Do Not Always Share the Same Goals Regarding Iran

Politics 06/09/2026, 12:37

US Vice President JD Vance openly declared a divergence of interests between Washington and Jerusalem regarding Iran 🇺🇸🇮🇱. The US top priority is the nuclear deal, even if Israel disagrees. Amidst missile strikes and retaliatory attacks, Trump called for restraint, but Tel Aviv ignored the request. ⚖️🚀

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Tents in the metro or shelter cars: Kyiv proposes a radical solution to protect citizens

Politics 06/09/2026, 12:34

Kyiv has proposed using metro cars as bomb shelters to rid stations of tents and increase people's safety. The petition author believes this will protect trains from attacks and assist in evacuation. So far, less than 10% of the required signatures have been collected. 🚇🇺🇦

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Documents burned, apartment remains: how Ukrainians can prove ownership without paper originals

Politics 06/09/2026, 12:21

Ukrainians who have lost property documents due to the war can prove ownership without originals — especially if the property was registered before 2013 🏠📄. The Ministry of Justice explained how to do this through PCNAP, a notary, or the court. Registration in the register is mandatory for compensation under the «єВідновлення» program 💰. #realestate #Ukraine #documents

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Urgent Digitization: Deadline of June 10 for Ukrainians with Employment Books from Before 2004

Politics 06/09/2026, 12:17

🇺🇦 Urgent deadline for Ukrainians: by June 10, employment books must be digitized if work began before 2004. How to upload scans to the PFU portal and how to confirm work experience if the enterprise is in a combat zone? We look into the details. ⏳📄

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Breakthrough in negotiations: Ukraine and Hungary agree on key conditions to start EU accession talks

Politics 06/09/2026, 12:14

Ukraine and Hungary have achieved a breakthrough by agreeing on 10 out of 11 requirements to start EU accession negotiations. 🇪🇺🤝🇺🇦 The only disputed issue regarding quotas for minorities has been referred for discussion to the Council of Europe. However, new challenges are already awaiting Kyiv: Bulgaria is preparing its own demands regarding language education. 🇧🇬📚

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Sanctions against Israel: UK and allies block E1 project due to threat to two-state solution

Politics 06/09/2026, 12:10

🇬🇧 The UK and 9 Western countries are preparing sanctions against Israel due to construction in the E1 zone. London believes the project will destroy the chance for a Palestinian state. MPs are already pressuring businesses to boycott tenders. 🏗️🚫

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Kaja Kallas: EU Prepares 80 New Sanctions and a Blow to Russia's 'Shadow Fleet'

Politics 06/09/2026, 04:31

Kaja Kallas announced a new blow to Russia: the EU is preparing 80 new sanctions and a strike against the 'shadow fleet'. 🇪🇺💰 According to the head of EU diplomacy, the aggressor's losses have already reached $1.5 trillion. The redistribution of a €6.6 billion fund to aid Ukraine is also being discussed against the backdrop of weakening US positions. 🇺🇦🔒

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