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Silhouettes of people with Ukrainian flags against a sunset, symbolizing the resilience and hope of Ukrainians amidst the war

Pessimism and Resilience: Ukrainians Do Not Believe the War Will End by 2026, But Do Not Acknowledge Russian Superiority

Politics 08/10/2026, 17:39
🇺🇦 KIIS: Only 22% of Ukrainians believe the war will end by the end of 2026. The majority expects a protracted conflict until 2027+. 📉 Pessimism on timelines, but optimism on strength: 39% believe the advantage lies with Ukraine, only 7% with the RF. 🛡️ Trust Ratings: The Army and intelligence services (Zaluzhny, Budanov) outpace Zelenskyy. 🚫 Donbas: 60% of Ukrainians are categorically against ceding territory to Russia. #Ukraine #War #KIIS #Opinions
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Energy Minister Hennadiy Kuretsky at a meeting to approve the plan for accelerated restoration and protection of energy infrastructure

Energy Shield 2026: Koretskyi Approves Plan for Accelerated Restoration and Protection of Infrastructure

Politics 08/10/2026, 17:44
🇺🇦 The Energy Staff, led by Serhiy Koretskyi, has approved an infrastructure protection plan for the winter of 2026. 🔹 Forecasts: 3 winter scenarios were considered, including a pessimistic one. 🔹 Protection: Repairs are being accelerated, and new air defense systems are being installed at thermal power plants. 🔹 Business: The Cabinet of Ministers will provide priority access to bunkers for warehouses. #Ukraine #Energy #Koretskyi #Shmyhal #Winter2026
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Ukrainian POWs in a Russian prison stand in line by a barbed wire wall, illustrating the reality versus propaganda promises of 'improved' detention conditions.

Theater of the Absurd: Russia Prepares Large-Scale Propaganda Campaign to 'Improve' Conditions for Ukrainian POWs

Politics 08/10/2026, 16:09
🇷🇺 Russia is preparing a massive fake campaign about 'humane' treatment of Ukrainian POWs. According to CCD data, prisoners will be moved to 'comfortable' conditions only for filming to deceive the West. 🎭 Moscow plans to use Russians returned from captivity to make false statements about conditions in Ukraine. 📉 Reality contradicts propaganda: Russian soldiers are surrendering to captivity again in large numbers after exchange (20 cases by the end of July 2026), choosing it over the front. #Ukraine #War #Disinformation
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Polish F-16 fighter jet in flight: symbol of strengthened air defense following the Kh-101 missile incident

Poland launches SMS alert system for fighter jet takeoffs: Response to Kh-101 missile incident

Politics 08/10/2026, 15:54
🇵🇱 Poland changes the rules of the game: citizens will receive SMS alerts about fighter jet takeoffs. Warsaw is implementing a new security system following the July 30 incident, when a Russian Kh-101 missile violated Polish airspace. 🚀 The missile, launched in 2026, fell in the Lublin Voivodeship. 📱 Residents will now be informed about combat aviation takeoffs and threats from Ukraine. ⚠️ The goal is to eliminate delays in alerts and "close the system".
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Back of a woman in military uniform with braids, symbolizing the topic of female mobilization refuted by NSDC

Panic over a petition: NSDC refutes rumors of women's mobilization in August 2026

Politics 08/10/2026, 15:41
🚨 A dispute has erupted online over a petition regarding the mobilization of women without children. The author proposes equating the duties of men and women, but the NSDC has already refuted the rumors: "No female mobilization is planned." 📉 Petition No. 41/010515-26ep was registered on August 10, 2026. Currently, it has gathered only a few votes out of the 25,000 required. 🛡️ Andrii Kovalenko (CCD at the NSDC) called for not spreading panic. Women can serve only voluntarily. Only medical professionals are required to be on the registry, but even their conscription is not compulsory. 🔍 Read the full analysis of the situation in our article.
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Serhiy Klymenko in a business suit against a blue banner with logo, discussing corruption in defense sector and need for cooperation between NABU, SAP and Ministry of Defense

Klimenko on corruption in defense: 'NABU and SAP resources are insufficient' — a symbiosis with the Ministry of Defense is needed

Politics 08/10/2026, 15:31
🚨 Head of SAP Oleksandr Klimenko admitted: NABU and SAP cannot defeat corruption in the defense sector alone. According to him, the budget is huge, and prosecutor resources are insufficient. The only way out is a 'symbiosis' with the Ministry of Defense, which must change procurement rules. Klimenko confirmed that the MoD has requested a risk analysis from NABU for the first time, but warned that 'top-level' corruption is still growing. On the same day, the preventive measure for former Head of the Office of the President Yermak was changed. 🇺🇦📉
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Debris of a fallen rocket on the ground in Stefan-Voda district of Moldova

Diplomatic Scandal: Moldova Recalls Ambassador to Moscow After 'Drone-Missile' Crash in Stefan-Voda District

Politics 08/10/2026, 15:01
🚨 Diplomatic Scandal: Moldova recalls ambassador to Moscow after 'drone-missile' crash in Stefan-Voda district. 📍 On August 9, 2026, a powerful explosion occurred in the Crocmaz area. 🛸 Debris of a combat drone was found. 🚫 The MFA of Moldova condemned the violation of sovereignty. 🇷🇺 The Moldovan Ambassador to the Russian Federation was recalled for consultations. #Moldova #DroneAttack #Diplomacy #News2026
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Former Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak in a suit with a Ukrainian flag on the lapel, holding a pen and speaking, symbolizing the change in his preventive measure.

Yermak allowed to travel outside Kyiv: how the preventive measure for the former Head of the OP has changed

Politics 08/10/2026, 14:33
🚨 <b>HACC changed Yermak's preventive measure</b> The court allowed the former Head of the OP to travel outside Kyiv and the Kyiv region. Now Yermak has access to 8 regions, including frontline ones. 🔹 <b>Reason:</b> the defense cited assistance to the military. 🔹 <b>Essence of the case:</b> laundering 460 million UAH during construction in Kozyn. 🔹 <b>SAP position:</b> the prosecutor objected, believing that current measures do not hinder work. #Yermak #HACC #Corruption #Court
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Ukrainian girl with flag painted on face shouting in support of the army, reflecting 2026 public sentiment

Army vs. Politicians: Trust Ratings in Ukraine 2026 and Public Stance on Donbas

Politics 08/10/2026, 14:06
🇺🇦 **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
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Operator in missile threat monitoring center analyzing data on screens ahead of escalated mass strikes

Rising missile threat: Russia plans to increase mass strikes on Ukraine to 200 ballistic missiles

Politics 08/10/2026, 13:33
🚨 Russia plans to increase the number of ballistic missiles in a single salvo to 200 units! 🇷🇺🚀 Commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces Robert "Madjar" Brovdi warned of a serious threat. The shortage of Patriot interceptors exacerbates the situation. The only way to counteract is strikes on Russian production facilities. #Ukraine #Russia #BallisticMissiles #AirDefense
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Vladimir Putin in a thoughtful pose against Ministry of Health logos, symbolizing contemplation of digital isolation modeled after North Korea

Putin is preparing a 'North Korean internet' for Russians: how Pyongyang is teaching the Kremlin isolation and war

Politics 08/10/2026, 11:30
🚨 Putin is preparing a 'North Korean internet' for Russians! 🇰🇵🇷🇺 Over the next two years, Russia will switch to a model of total digital isolation based on the North Korean example. Pyongyang is teaching the Kremlin censorship, while gaining war experience in Ukraine. 🔹 100+ missiles and special units have already been transferred to Russia. 🔹 Zelenskyy: up to 50,000 North Korean soldiers may be stationed in Russia. 🔹 Japan and South Korea are strengthening their defenses. #Putin #NorthKorea #Internet #War #Ukraine #Security
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