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Diplomatic Battle in Versailles: How Europe is Trying to Convince Trump Not to Abandon Ukraine

Politics 06/15/2026, 19:30

🇪🇺 Europe is preparing a special strategy for Trump at the G7 summit: to convince him that Ukraine is currently winning the war. Macron is using personal connections and arguments about "loving winners" to keep the US from withdrawing support for Kyiv. 🇺🇸🇺🇦

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EU's 15th Sanctions Package: Blow to the 'Shadow Fleet', Defense Industry, and 'Putin's Confessor'

Politics 06/15/2026, 19:24

The EU has adopted the 15th sanctions package: the 'shadow fleet', defense industry suppliers, and Metropolitan Tikhon are hit. Brussels expanded the blacklists to block circumvention channels and combat hybrid threats. 🚫🌍 #Sanctions #EU #Politics

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Ukraine and the EU: Start of the First Round of Accession Negotiations

Politics 06/15/2026, 19:20

🇪🇺🇺🇦 The first round of negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU has officially opened! Ursula von der Leyen called it a "huge step forward." Ukraine has fulfilled its part of the reforms — now it's the EU's turn. 🚀 #Ukraine #EU #Negotiations

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Ursula von der Leyen at the G7 Summit: Conditions for Peace in Lebanon and the Threat of Iran's Nuclear Program

Politics 06/15/2026, 19:14

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for the cessation of Iran's nuclear program and the establishment of peace in Lebanon at the G7 summit. She also warned about the danger of using energy dependence as a weapon. 🌍⚡ #G7 #Europe #Iran

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End of an era? Mahmoud Abbas sets Palestinian elections for 2027 under Western pressure

Politics 06/15/2026, 19:11

Mahmoud Abbas signed a decree for elections in Palestine: presidential in 2027, parliamentary in 2026. The West demanded reforms, but experts fear a new cancellation of the vote. 🇵🇸🗳️

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Itamar Ben-Gvir: Israel Will Not Act Under External Pressure and Will Continue Strict Measures in Lebanon

Politics 06/15/2026, 19:09

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stated that the country will not act under external pressure and will continue strict measures in Lebanon. He emphasized that Israel is obliged to protect its citizens, even if this requires difficult decisions. 🇮🇱🔥

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Regime Change in Tehran: Bezalel Smotrich Outlines Israel's Strategic Goals

Politics 06/15/2026, 19:06

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich voiced Tel Aviv's ambitious plans: the country intends to pursue a change of power in Iran. According to the official, joint efforts with the US have already weakened the regime, but the fight to prevent the creation of nuclear weapons in Tehran will continue by all available means. 🇮🇱🚫🇮🇷

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New Blow from Brussels: EU Expands Sanctions Against Russian Defense Industry, 'Shadow Fleet' and Propagandists

Politics 06/15/2026, 19:03

The EU has adopted a new sanctions package against Russia: the defense industry, 'shadow fleet', and propagandists are hit. The list includes the Izhevsk Aviation Plant, Lukoil and Gazprom Neft structures. An entry ban for former Russian military personnel into the EU has also been introduced. 🚫🇪🇺🇷🇺

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Ukraine and Moldova: Start of EU Accession Negotiations. How Hungary Became the Key to Success

Politics 06/15/2026, 18:59

🇪🇺 Historic breakthrough: The EU has opened the first negotiation cluster with Ukraine and Moldova! Hungary lifted its veto following an agreement on minority rights. The start has been made — now comes the detailed work on reforms. 🇺🇦🇲🇩

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1% Instead of Millions: Deputy Kucherenko Debunks the Myth of Housing Voucher Efficiency for IDPs

Politics 06/15/2026, 18:56

People's Deputy Alexey Kucherenko exposed the scale of the problem with housing vouchers for IDPs: out of 5 million in need, only 8,000 people received housing. This is just 1% of the total number of resettlers, which the deputy called "blurring the eyes." 🏚️📉

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Trump, Zelensky and the Threat of Tariffs: How the Most Tense G7 Summit in Évian Opened

Politics 06/15/2026, 18:49

The G7 summit in Évian opened in an atmosphere of unprecedented tension. 🇺🇸 Donald Trump arrived in Geneva by military helicopter, while Zelensky flew out of Chișinău. On the agenda are peace with Iran, the war in Ukraine, and the threat of 100% tariffs on French wine. 🍷🚫

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Lebanese Front: Escalation in Zouar and Collapse of Ceasefire Amid US-Iran Deal

Politics 06/15/2026, 18:45

IDF struck Zouar in southern Lebanon despite a fragile ceasefire. Hezbollah attacked Israeli troops with drones. Netanyahu ignores Iran's calls for a ceasefire amidst the US deal. 🇮🇱🇱🇧💥

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First in 30 years: Netherlands deploys POW camp with AI security

Politics 06/15/2026, 18:43

The Netherlands has conducted the first exercises in 30 years to deploy a prisoner-of-war camp. 🇳🇱🏕️ A modular town for 2,000 people is built in a week with the help of music festival logistics experts. Perimeter security is fully handed over to drones and AI. 🤖🚁

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Merz on the 'window for diplomacy' in the war: dialogue with Trump, Putin's refusal, and a retaliatory strike on Kyiv

Politics 06/15/2026, 18:36

🇩🇪 Merz: 'Window for diplomacy' has opened! Wants to discuss with Trump at G7. 🇺🇦 Zelenskyy proposed a meeting to Putin — refused. 🚀 Russia responded with a strike on Kyiv. #G7 #Ukraine #Russia #Trump #Merz

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Negotiations Begin: Ukraine Opens First EU Accession Cluster

Politics 06/15/2026, 17:50

Ukraine has opened the first negotiation cluster for EU accession! 🇺🇦🇪🇺 The start has been given for the "Fundamentals" block: rule of law and anti-corruption. Despite concerns from Poland and France, the process has launched, and the optimistic accession date is 2030. 🚀

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Trump and Iran: Peace Treaty or Cunning Pause in the War? Agreement Details

Politics 06/15/2026, 17:53

Trump and Iran have agreed to a 60-day ceasefire: lifting blockades and unblocking $24 billion. But the nuclear issue is postponed, and experts see this as merely a pause for Tehran to regroup. 🇺🇸🇮🇷🕊️

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Poland sets condition: transfer of last MiG-29s to Ukraine stalls over drone technology dispute

Politics 06/15/2026, 17:39

Poland has suspended the transfer of the last MiG-29s to Ukraine due to Kyiv's failure to fulfill obligations regarding drone technology exchange. Warsaw demands access to Ukrainian developments before the final transfer of equipment. 🇵🇱✈️🇺🇦

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Bonuses for Captives and Eliminated: How Ukraine Motivates Soldiers at the Front

Politics 06/15/2026, 17:36

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has introduced new bonuses for military personnel: 100,000 hryvnias for enemy captives and 15,000 for eliminated ones. The department explained this by the need to motivate fighters and replenish the fund for prisoner exchanges. 🇺🇦💰

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