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Masked as a Celebration: How Russia Uses 'Last Bells' to Recruit Drone Operators

Politics 05/28/2026, 16:22

'Last Bells' on occupied territories have turned into a trap for recruiting drone operators. Russian authorities isolated children from their parents to offer them a 'career' in the Russian army, continuing the systematic destruction of Ukrainian identity. 🚫🎓🇷🇺

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New support for veterans: up to 95,000 hryvnias for assistive technology for blind defenders

Politics 05/28/2026, 16:14

🇺🇦 Veterans who lost their sight will receive up to 95,000 hryvnias to purchase adapted household appliances. The initiative is being implemented with the support of the Red Cross. 🏠🔌

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Swedish Gripen Jets in Service with the Ukrainian Armed Forces: What is Known About Deliveries and Combat Arsenal

Politics 05/28/2026, 16:03

Ukraine will receive 16 JAS 39 Gripen fighters from Sweden this winter. We examine the armament these aircraft carry and how they will change the balance of power in the sky. 🇺🇦✈️🇸🇪

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Navy personnel receive higher education without leaving service: how the 'Vstup 2026' program works

Politics 05/28/2026, 15:58

🎓 Navy military personnel can now study without leaving service! The 'Vstup 2026' project allows for distance education—from school to master's degree. Even family members of soldiers can get a place. 🇺🇦💻

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Putin in Astana: Why the President's Convoy Looked Like a Column in the SVO Zone

Politics 05/28/2026, 15:55

Putin's convoy in Astana resembled a military column: an armored vehicle with a machine gunner, a helicopter, and blocked streets. The visit of the Russian leader to Kazakhstan turned into a demonstration of force against the backdrop of negotiations with Tokayev. 🇰🇿🚨

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Patriots Are Worth Their Weight in Gold: Zelenskyy Explains Why Ukraine Is Waiting for a Response from the US

Politics 05/28/2026, 15:49

Zelenskyy confirmed that the US has not yet given an official response to the urgent request for Patriot supplies. The President explained that without American missiles and a license for their production, Ukraine will not be able to protect civilians from ballistic strikes. 🇺🇸🇺🇦🚀

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The Price of Ambition: How a Conflict Over 'The Three-Body Problem' Led to the Execution of a Top Executive in China

Politics 05/28/2026, 15:24

In China, Xu Yao, a former top executive at Yoozoo Games, was executed for poisoning his boss, Lin Qi. The conflict arose over the rights to the Netflix series 'The Three-Body Problem.' The magnate's death shocked the industry, and the killer was executed four years after the crime. ⚖️🎮

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Soldiers at the Frontline to Receive up to 400,000 Hryvnias: Details of the Ministry of Defense Reform Revealed

Politics 05/28/2026, 15:09

The Ministry of Defense has revealed details of the reform: soldiers at the frontline may receive up to 400,000 hryvnias per month 💰. Basic allowance will increase to 30,000, and clear 2-year contracts with subsequent rest will be introduced for soldiers 🇺🇦. 📉

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Treugubov on Russia's 'Spring Offensive': Enemy's Offensive Impetus Has Waned, Initiative Returns to the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Politics 05/28/2026, 14:55

Viktor Treugubov stated that the offensive impetus of the Russian army has waned: attacks continue, but without real territorial gains. On key directions, including Liman and Kupiansk, the enemy is forced to retreat, and the initiative returns to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 🇺🇦🛡️

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Anna Dorosh at the Ministry of Health: Why the Appointment of a 25-Year-Old Woman Sparked Public Outcry

Politics 05/28/2026, 14:54

The appointment of Anna Dorosh to a position at the Ministry of Health has caused an emotional storm on social media. Not only her age is being discussed, but also the scandalous biography of her father. We explore what lies behind this resonance. 🏥🇺🇦

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Prison for intimate photos: why the Verkhovna Rada ignored reality and refused to decriminalize pornography

Politics 05/28/2026, 14:52

The Verkhovna Rada voted against the decriminalization of pornography, leaving prison terms in place for intimate photos. Deputies called this hypocrisy, as the state demands taxes from OnlyFans but prosecutes content creators. 📉🚔

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Air Shield: Sweden Transfers Gripen Fighters to Ukraine and Opens the Way for Full Air Force Modernization

Politics 05/28/2026, 14:38

🇺🇦🇸🇪 Sweden has officially transferred 16 Gripen fighters to Ukraine and agreed to sell 22 newest aircraft. This decision will radically strengthen air defense and allow pushing Russian aviation out of dangerous zones. 🚀

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Gotland: Why NATO is Turning the Swedish Island into an Impregnable Fortress Against Russia

Politics 05/28/2026, 14:25

NATO conducted large-scale exercises on the strategic island of Gotland, rehearsing a scenario to repel a Russian invasion. 🇷🇺🚫 The island is called an "unsinkable aircraft carrier," and control over it will decide the fate of the Baltic. 🛡️ Ukrainian military personnel showed allies the effectiveness of drones, while the US reduced its presence amid Trump's politics. 🇺🇸

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The Belarusian Trail in 'Oreshnik': How Outdated Chips from Minsk Became a Threat to Kyiv

Politics 05/28/2026, 14:06

EU ambassadors in Kyiv were shown debris from the 'Oreshnik' missile: no Western chips were found inside, but rather Belarusian boards manufactured in 2014. Ukraine demands blocking electronics supply channels through Belarus to strike at the Russian military-industrial complex. 🇺🇦🇧🇾🚀

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The Taiwan Deadlock: Why the US-China Conflict Could Escalate into a Nuclear War

Politics 05/28/2026, 13:35

IISS experts warn: the US-China conflict over Taiwan is highly likely to escalate into a nuclear war. Beijing is rapidly expanding its arsenal, while "nuclear deterrence" rules in the region have yet to be established. ⚠️🚀

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Revolution in Social Protection: How New Basic Assistance Will Change the Lives of Ukrainians from 2026

Politics 05/28/2026, 12:56

The Verkhovna Rada voted for a revolutionary social protection reform: from 2026, a single basic assistance will be introduced, replacing numerous small payments and guaranteeing a minimum of 3,328 hryvnias. 🇺🇦💰 Now, support will include not only money but also a plan to return citizens to the labor market. 📉📈

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Polish PESEL Registry: How Ukrainians Can Maintain UKR Status Until 2026

Politics 05/28/2026, 12:55

Ukrainians in Poland risk losing their UKR status due to failure to update data in the PESEL registry. By August 31, 2026, you must personally visit the użąd with your passport and fingerprints. Read how to preserve your social rights and access to the labor market! 🇵🇱📝

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Latvia Builds an Impenetrable Shield: How 'Dragon's Teeth' Are Reshaping the Baltic Map

Politics 05/28/2026, 12:50

Latvia is accelerating the construction of a defensive line on the border with Russia: tons of 'dragon's teeth' and ditches are being installed. 🛑 The strategy is based on lessons from the war in Ukraine — not a single meter of land can be given up. Europe is preparing for the worst-case scenario. 🇱🇻🛡️

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