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🇺🇦🇺🇸 Zelensky cannot find an ambassador to the US: Sviridenko refused, diplomats fear Trump. Politico: this is dangerous for Ukraine. #Ukraine #Zelensky #Diplomacy #Trump

🚨 Ukraine's CEC has called on citizens in occupied territories not to participate in Russian 'elections' on September 18–20, 2026. The voting is illegitimate, the results are void, and participation carries criminal liability. Russia has created 11 illegal districts, but Ukraine and the West do not recognize these actions. #Ukraine #Elections2026 #Occupation #CEC

🇺🇦 The ashes of Colonel Evhen Konovalets have arrived in Ukraine. The repatriation took place by order of the President as part of the creation of the National Pantheon. The official farewell will take place in Kyiv. #Konovalets #Ukraine #Repatriation

🔥 Yulia Sviridenko may head "Naftogaz"! The appointment has already been agreed upon, but it raises legal disputes. The goal is to attract financing. But are there risks? #Ukraine #Naftogaz #Sviridenko

🇵🇱 Poland accuses SpaceX of discrimination: as of August 17, Polish Starlink users will be checked more strictly than other Europeans. Deputy Prime Minister Gawłowski called this a "scandal" and a threat of being a "second-rate country." Warsaw demands Musk revoke the rules, otherwise threatening to block the X portal. 🛰️🚫

🇪🇺 A dispute over EU enlargement is heating up in Brussels. France and Germany fear “Trojan horses” among new candidates and demand stricter accession criteria. 🛑 Key EU powers worry new members could use veto rights to block important decisions. Temporary restrictions on new countries’ powers are under discussion. ⚖️ Contradictions: Poland and the Baltics push for faster expansion for security reasons; Paris and Berlin favor slow reform and rigorous testing. 📉 In 2026, issues of veto power and rule of law have become major stumbling blocks for bloc enlargement.

🔥 HAC allowed Yermak trips to the front! The court expanded the travel geography of the former Head of the Office of the President after a request from military commanders. Now he can visit frontline regions, but the bracelet was not allowed to be removed. The case regarding money laundering during the construction of an elite residential area continues. #Yermak #HAC #Ukraine #Politics

🇭🇺 Hungary has elected a new president: The Parliament approved the candidacy of András Baka, a former judge previously removed by Viktor Orbán. This is a key step by the Magyar government to dismantle the old system. The vote took place without the participation of Fidesz (140 for, 6 against). Experts believe this will open the way to unlocking EU funds, but warn: Orbán's bureaucracy is still strong. What does this mean for Ukraine? Budapest is not yet rushing to open new negotiation clusters. #Hungary #Politics #EU #Ukraine

🇭🇺 **Hungarian Parliament elects new president** On August 11, 2026, the National Assembly approved the candidacy of former ECHR judge Andras Bak. 🗳 **Voting results:** ✅ 140 votes 'for' (133 were needed) ❌ 6 votes 'against' 📅 **Inauguration:** August 19, 2026. 🏛 **Context:** The nomination was initiated by the 'Tisza' party (P. Magyar). The 'Fidesz' opposition boycotted the election, calling the procedure illegal. Bak was previously removed from the post of head of the Supreme Court, which the ECHR recognized as a violation of rights.

🚨 Court disqualifies 'Yabloko' from Duma elections! 🇷🇺 The party is accused of foreign financing and justifying extremism. Supporters tried to protest but were dispersed by law enforcement. 📉 #Yabloko #Elections2026 #Politics

🇵🇱 Polish Marshal of the Sejm Włodzimierz Czarzasty stated that Ukraine must rethink its history to join the EU. The politician emphasized that the EU is not an "ATM" but about values, and called for the official recognition of the Volhynian tragedy as genocide. 🇺🇦 📉 At the same time, Czarzasty noted the contribution of Ukrainians to the Polish economy (2.7% of GDP) and condemned social tension. Poland also offered assistance in organizing elections in Ukraine. 🗳️ 📍 On August 7, joint exhumation work in Volhynia concluded. #Poland #Ukraine #EU #History

🇺🇦 **New KIIS Poll: Army Takes the Lead in Trust Ratings** In August 2026, Ukrainians trust the military more than politicians. The rating leader is Valeriy Zaluzhny (66%), followed by Mykhailo Fedorov (63%). 📉 **Zelenskyy** takes 4th place (56% trust). 📉 **Poroshenko** closes the list with a record-low rating (20% trust, 76% distrust). 🛡️ **Key Takeaway:** 60% of Ukrainians are categorically against handing over Donbas to Russia. In Kyiv, readiness for concessions has dropped to 26%. #Ukraine #Poll #Zaluzhny #Zelenskyy #KIIS #Donbas

🇨🇷 Rebecca Grynspan emerges as a frontrunner for UN Secretary-General! 🌍 🗳️ She received 10 votes of support in an informal UN Security Council poll. 👩‍💼 She could become the first woman to lead the organization. 📉 Current head Guterres is stepping down at the end of 2026. Details and analysis — in the XAB.info material.

🔥 Yulia Sviridenko could head Naftogaz! After refusing the US ambassadorship, the former Prime Minister is being considered for the head of the energy giant. 🇺🇦💼 Source: MP Zheleznyak. The decision has not yet been made, but is under discussion. 💰 The company needs 400 million euros for gas. #Ukraine #Naftogaz #Sviridenko

🇫🇷 France is tightening the fight against fake news ahead of the 2027 elections! Fines for disinformation will rise to 45,000 euros, and platforms may be blocked. Parties are debating measures: some demand strictness, others fear censorship. 📊 #France #Elections2027 #Disinformation

🥚 A scandal erupted in the Kosovo parliament: opposition deputy Time Kadria threw eggs at Prime Minister Albin Kurti, disrupting the constitutive session. 📉 The incident occurred against the backdrop of a political deadlock after the June 7 elections, where Kurti's party failed to secure a majority. 🌍 The scandal attracted the attention of world media, including The Guardian. The country faces a continuation of the crisis.

🇩🇪 German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt stated that the country is subject to daily attacks as part of a hybrid war. The minister called espionage, sabotage, and cyberattacks a "constant reality." The statement came against the backdrop of the discovery of a drone with explosives in Leipzig and the appearance of UAVs over the military base in Mecherin. Some politicians have blamed Russia for this, however, the official conclusions of the investigation have not yet been announced. Berlin has announced an expansion of research in the field of drone protection. 🚁🛑