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The Capital Paradox: Why Kyiv Residents Feel More Comfortable Despite the War

Politics 05/29/2026, 16:20

The Kyiv Paradox: 82% of residents consider the capital comfortable for living, and this is even more than before the war! 🏙️💪 The main pluses are work and leisure, but safety still causes concern. We analyze the poll results. 📊🇺🇦

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Romania closes Russian consulate: unprecedented response to drone strike on Galați

Politics 05/29/2026, 16:00

Romania has dealt a crushing diplomatic blow to Russia: the consulate in Constanța has been closed, and the consul declared persona non grata. The cause was a drone strike on a residential building in Galați, where civilians were injured. 🇷🇴🚫🇷🇺 NATO condemned Moscow's actions and strengthened control at the border.

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Gasoline Collapse in Sevastopol: How Strikes on Logistics Paralyzed the Occupied Peninsula

Politics 05/29/2026, 15:43

A fuel collapse has begun in occupied Sevastopol: gasoline has disappeared from gas stations, and diesel is not available everywhere. The cause was successful strikes by the Armed Forces of Ukraine on refineries and logistics corridors, which confirms the effectiveness of the strategy of striking the enemy's rear. 🛢️🚫🇺🇦

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Blow to Energy: How Drone Attacks Paralyzed Lukoil's Largest Refinery and Ignited Oil Near Yaroslavl

Politics 05/29/2026, 15:24

Ukrainian drones dealt devastating blows to Russia's energy sector: a giant Lukoil refinery in Volgograd was shut down, and oil tanks burned near Yaroslavl. 🔥⛽️ The strikes paralyzed Transneft's logistics and deprived the enemy of fuel. A full analysis of the attack consequences.

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Drones Instead of 'Meat': How Technology is Saving the Ukrainian Armed Forces from a Manpower Shortage

Politics 05/29/2026, 14:45

Ruslan Mikula from DeepState stated that drones saved the AFU from defeat due to a lack of people. 🚁 Without them, the enemy could have simply "buried" the front with manpower. But mobilization is still needed — there are not enough volunteers. 🇺🇦

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Billion-dollar contract: Germany updates Bundeswehr fleet with thousands of Rheinmetall vehicles

Politics 05/29/2026, 14:45

The Bundeswehr ordered more than 2,000 military trucks from Rheinmetall for over a billion euros. 🚛💰 Deliveries will begin in 2026 and include powerful 8x8 vehicles. This is part of a large-scale logistics modernization program for the German army. 🇩🇪🔧

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The Price of Kremlin Immortality: How Putin Will Spend $26 Billion Fighting Aging

Politics 05/29/2026, 14:45

Vladimir Putin has launched a state project to fight aging costing $26 billion. The program includes 3D organ printing and gene therapy, but experts doubt the results against the backdrop of low life expectancy in Russia. 🧬🇷🇺

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The Quest for Immortality: How Billions in Bioprinting and Cryo-Chambers Turn the Kremlin into a Laboratory of Eternal Youth

Politics 05/29/2026, 14:45

Vladimir Putin is spending billions of dollars on the quest for immortality: from printing organs to growing them in mini-pigs. WSJ revealed details of the Kremlin's secret program where science meets the leader's personal ambitions. 🐷🧬🕰️

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End of an Era: France Officially Abolishes Louis XIV's 'Black Code'

Politics 05/29/2026, 14:44

France has officially abolished Louis XIV's 'Black Code', which allowed slaves to be treated as objects. The law, which remained in force for nearly 200 years after the abolition of slavery, was recognized as an insult to the memory of the victims. 🇫🇷🏛️

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The $250 Bill with Trump: How the US Administration is Trying to Circumvent the Law

Politics 05/29/2026, 14:44

A scandal has erupted in the US over the idea of issuing a $250 banknote with the portrait of the living President Trump. Treasury officials are trying to bypass a century-old ban, but experts warn: creating a new bill will take years, not days. 🇺🇸💸🚫

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Drone in Romania: Madyar Calls for NATO Unity, While Orban Advocates Neutrality

Politics 05/29/2026, 14:37

The drone attack in Romania has divided Hungarian politicians: Prime Minister Madyar called for NATO unity, while former Prime Minister Orban advocated for neutrality. 🇭🇺🇷🇴 Experts note that this returns the country to old rhetoric, ignoring the real threat. 🚁🏚️

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Mobilization for 50+: What Changes on June 1 and Where You’ll Be Sent to Serve

Politics 05/29/2026, 14:36

🔥 Mobilization 50+ from June 1: Age won’t save you, but you won’t be sent to the front either. We break down who will be taken, where they’ll be assigned, and who can get a deferment. #mobilization #Ukraine #AFU

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Berlin Ready to Change the Term: What Lies Behind Merz's Idea on Ukraine's Status

Politics 05/29/2026, 14:34

🇩🇪 Berlin acknowledges: the term "associated membership" causes confusion. Ambassador Thoms: "Ready for a new name—if it's better." Merz's idea remains, but the wording may change. 🇺🇦🇪🇺

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Shield Against Ballistics: How the PURL Mechanism Saves Ukraine's Sky and Why It's a Matter of Survival

Politics 05/29/2026, 14:34

Ukraine receives over 90% of its air defense systems through the PURL mechanism, confirmed by Minister Fedorov. 🛡️ Despite concerns due to the war in the Middle East, NATO is confident: Western partners will continue to finance the purchase of American weapons. 💰🇺🇸

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Key to Europe: June 16, the European Commission may launch accession negotiations for Ukraine

Politics 05/29/2026, 14:34

European Commission prepares for a breakthrough: On June 16, a decision may be made to open the first negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU 🇺🇦🇪🇺. The change of power in Hungary and Budapest's new pragmatic approach have allowed the main veto to be lifted. Kyiv has rejected compromises and insists on full membership. 🚀

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Night strike on Odesa: three ships ablaze and mass power outages in the southern region

Politics 05/29/2026, 14:34

Night attack by Russia on Odesa: 4,000 subscribers left without power, and three merchant ships are burning at sea. 🚢🔥 Fortunately, there are no casualties, fires are extinguished, and the maritime corridor continues to operate. ⚡️🛡️

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