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«War Within Borders»: Slovak President Explains Why Ukraine’s EU Accession Is Currently Impossible

Politics 06/02/2026, 19:32

Slovak President Peter Pellegrini stated that Ukraine’s accession to the EU is impossible while the war continues. He believes that the diplomatic resolution of the conflict is the main condition for integration and opposes any exceptions to the enlargement rules for Kyiv. 🇸🇰🇺🇦

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Plan B for Moldova: Chisinau voices reunification scenario with Romania for the first time

Politics 06/02/2026, 19:24

Moldovan authorities have officially voiced "Plan B" for the first time: a scenario of reunification with Romania. Deputy Prime Minister Eugen Oscorcescu stated that this option will be considered if the country's European integration stalls after 2028. 🇲🇩🇷🇴

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Risk Zone Expands: Mandatory Evacuation Declared for Seven New Villages in Kharkiv Region

Politics 06/02/2026, 19:20

Authorities in the Kharkiv region have expanded the mandatory evacuation zone: more than 7,000 people must be evacuated from seven villages in the Bohodukhiv district. The decision was made against the backdrop of rising threats and attacks on infrastructure. 🚨🚌

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Madar named the dates of the meeting with Zelensky: Hungary is ready for a breakthrough in relations

Politics 06/02/2026, 19:00

Peter Madar named the dates for the meeting with Zelensky: the summit is possible as early as next week! 🇺🇦🇭🇺 Progress in negotiations on minority rights allows the parties to move towards a breakthrough. Ukraine and Hungary are working on a constructive approach to launch a new stage of relations.

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Poland Against the 'Special Regime': Warsaw Demands Review of Status for Ukrainian Men in the EU

Politics 06/02/2026, 18:52

Poland is demanding a review of temporary protection rules in the EU, advocating for the exclusion of men of conscription age from the 'special regime'. Brussels is discussing scenarios for transitioning to national residence permits and changing rules for new applicants as early as after 2027. 🇪🇺🇺🇦

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Weather in Ukraine on June 3: Cloudy, Moderately Warm, but Rain Possible on the Right Bank

Politics 06/02/2026, 18:45

🌧️ June 3 in Ukraine — moderately warm but cloudy. Rain possible on the Right Bank at night. In Kyiv — clearings, no precipitation. #weather #Ukraine #forecast

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41,000 people in the subway: record night in Kyiv metro and new survival rules

Politics 06/02/2026, 18:29

Kyiv Metro set an anti-record: on the night of June 2, more than 41,000 people, including 4,500 children, took shelter in the subway. Due to the massive influx of passengers, the administration urged people not to set up tents and not to block evacuation routes. 🚇🚨

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«Crimea caught us off guard»: Former Obama advisor reveals why the US did not enter the war for Ukraine in 2014

Politics 06/02/2026, 18:26

Former Obama advisor Ben Rhodes admitted that the US was ready to fight Russia for the Baltic states in 2014, but not for Ukraine. Intelligence was caught off guard by the annexation of Crimea, and Europe resisted tough sanctions. 🇺🇸🇷🇺🌍

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Merz on the prospects of Germany and the EU: 'The best years are yet to come' and the argument about 450 million consumers

Politics 06/02/2026, 18:18

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, at an economic forum in East Germany, called for calm and stated that the country's best years are yet to come. 🇩🇪 As his main argument, he cited the numerical superiority of the EU market over the US: 450 million versus 350 million consumers. 📊

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No Ceasefire: Israel Continues Large-Scale Strikes Against Hezbollah in Lebanon

Politics 06/02/2026, 18:15

Israel Katz denies ceasefire rumors: Israel continues strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon. 🇮🇱🇱🇧 The goal is demilitarization up to the Litani River and the disarmament of the group. Hundreds of thousands of people have already been evacuated from the Dahiyeh area. 🚨

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Escalation Scenarios: Expert Warns of Intensified Terror Against Civilians in Ukraine

Politics 06/02/2026, 17:52

Military expert Alexander Musienko warned: Russia will not abandon terror against civilians and may intensify attacks. The expert named two scenarios: a tactical shift to drones or escalation before negotiations in autumn. 🚀🇺🇦

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Nuclear Umbrella Expands: US Ready to Deploy Weapons in New European Countries

Politics 06/02/2026, 17:41

The US is ready to deploy nuclear weapons in new European countries to reassure allies amidst troop withdrawals. 🇺🇸💣 Poland and the Baltic states show particular interest in expanding the "nuclear umbrella" due to the threat from Russia. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte assured that the continent's protection will remain unchanged. 🛡️🇪🇺

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Zahkna and Budris: 'Appeasement Does Not Work' — Baltics Demand Confiscation of Russian Assets After Strike on Ukraine

Politics 06/02/2026, 17:37

The Foreign Ministers of Estonia and Lithuania, following a Russian strike on Ukraine, demanded the full confiscation of Russian assets and the isolation of the Kremlin. Margus Zahkna and Kęstutis Budris stated that appeasement does not work and that any negotiations with Putin are a mistake. 🇪🇪🇱🇹🚫🇷🇺

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170 Million Scheme: How Funds Were Stolen from Energoatom During the Construction of the Tashlyk Pumped-Storage Power Plant

Politics 06/02/2026, 16:06

NABU and SAP uncovered a scheme to embezzle 170 million UAH from Energoatom during the construction of the Tashlyk PSPP. 💸 The scheme organizer and the former head of Atomprojectengineering are suspected of inflating prices through offshores. The organizer has already been detained. 🚨

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Budget Collapse: Putin Ignores Ministry of Finance Warnings and Demands New Funds for the War

Politics 06/02/2026, 16:04

The Russian budget deficit has exceeded critical forecasts, but Putin continues to demand funds for the war, ignoring warnings from the Ministry of Finance. Experts speak of the risks of stagnation and illusions of victory. 📉🇷🇺💸

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Tents in Kyiv Metro: The Debate Over Comfort and Safety During Mass Attacks

Politics 06/02/2026, 15:56

🚨 A dispute has erupted in Kyiv over tents in the metro during air raids. Some complain about crowding, while others defend the right to comfort. Authorities promise inspections and the search for alternative shelters. #Kyiv #Metro #AirRaid

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Registry of Draft Dodgers: How Ukraine Plans to Force Citizens to Fulfill Their 'Constitutional Duty'

Politics 06/02/2026, 15:51

Ukraine is discussing the creation of a registry of mobilization draft dodgers. A deputy compared the future system to bank debt collection: summons, ignoring it, and asset seizure. Experts note that state pressure on citizens may reach a critical point. ⚖️🇺🇦

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Life sentence for General Lapin: Ukraine issues default verdict to the commander of the offensive on Kyiv

Politics 06/02/2026, 15:48

Russian Colonel General Alexander Lapin, who led the offensive on Kyiv, has been sentenced to life in absentia. The court found him guilty of organizing the invasion and the occupation of territories. 🇺🇦⚖️

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