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Poland's Eastern Shield: 61 km on paper and 1 km in reality — how the construction of the defensive line is progressing

Politics 07/14/2026, 17:31

Poland is building the "Eastern Shield" — a defensive line on the border with Russia and Belarus. 61 km of fortifications were declared, but only 1 km was actually built in six months. 🇵🇱🛡️ #Poland #Defense #EasternShield

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UK Expands Sanctions Against Russia: 'Rybar' and GRU Personnel Targeted

Politics 07/14/2026, 17:24

🇬🇧 The UK has expanded its sanctions lists: 10 employees of the 'Rybar' project and 14 GRU suspects of cyberattacks are targeted. London accuses them of political interference and data theft. 🕵️‍♂️💻

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Andy Burnham: 'King of the North' on the Verge of Premiership and the End of the Starmer Era

Politics 07/14/2026, 17:18

Andy Burnham has effectively won the race for leadership of the Labour Party, securing the votes of 349 MPs. 🇬🇧 Following Keir Starmer's resignation, the 'King of the North' is ready to become the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom as early as July 20. 🏛️

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Putin announces the creation of an invulnerable fuel supply system for Crimea

Politics 07/14/2026, 17:15

Vladimir Putin announced the creation of a new fuel supply system for Crimea that will be difficult for the enemy to access. The President made this statement during the "Everything for Victory!" forum, noting that the fuel situation is gradually stabilizing. ⛽🇷🇺

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Von der Leyen calls for banning social media for children under 13 and limiting screen time

Politics 07/14/2026, 17:13

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for strict restrictions on children's use of social media. She proposes banning access for those under 13 without supervision and shifting responsibility for safety onto tech giants. 🚫📱

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Bulgaria exits the 'coalition of the willing': Radev refuses further military aid to Ukraine

Politics 07/14/2026, 17:04

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev announced the country's exit from the 'coalition of the willing' 🇧🇬. The head of state stated that the conflict cannot be resolved by military means and called for diplomacy. Direct military aid to Ukraine has ceased; only equipment repair is possible 🛠️.

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Decriminalization for Adults and Harsh Sentences for Child Pornography: How the Verkhovna Rada is Changing the Rules of the Game

Politics 07/14/2026, 17:02

The Verkhovna Rada supported a bill on the decriminalization of pornography for adults but strengthened liability for child pornography. The document was adopted in principle: 231 deputies voted for it. Now the law awaits the second reading and the president's signature. 🇺🇦📉🔞

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Bulgaria exits the 'Coalition of the Willing': Sofia refuses military aid to Kyiv

Politics 07/14/2026, 16:55

Bulgaria has officially left the 'Coalition of the Willing' and refused military aid to Kyiv. Prime Minister Rumen Radev stated the need for a diplomatic solution to the conflict and pragmatism in relations with Russia, although commercial arms sales continue. 🇧🇬🚫🇺🇦

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Russian 'Flying Kremlin' Left Iran Hours Before US Bombing Began

Politics 07/14/2026, 16:34

The Russian 'Doomsday plane' left Iran just a few hours before the start of the US airstrike on Iranian military targets. Aircraft RA-64531 flew from Tehran to Beijing while Americans prepared for the operation, provoked by attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. 🇷🇺✈️🇺🇸

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Nigel Farage Resigns: Attempt to Seize Initiative Before the 'Posh George' Scandal

Politics 07/14/2026, 16:24

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has resigned his parliamentary seat to take the scandal over undeclared benefits from 'aristocrat-ex-convict' George Cottrell to a direct vote. This is a rare move designed to seize the initiative from parliament. 🇬🇧🗳️

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Trump is laying the groundwork to challenge the election: a new speech and a secret task force investigating 2020

Politics 07/14/2026, 16:16

Trump is preparing a speech to the nation to raise the issue of "fraud" again against the backdrop of the November elections. Experts are sounding the alarm: the administration has created a secret group to review the results of 2020, ignoring intelligence conclusions about the security of voting 🇺🇸🗳️

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Herman Smetanin resigns as head of 'Ukroboronprom' amid inspections following explosions in Vishneve

Politics 07/14/2026, 16:13

The head of 'Ukroboronprom', Herman Smetanin, has resigned. The decision was made against the backdrop of explosions at an ammunition depot in Vishneve and subsequent inspections in the defense sector. Previously, two enterprise heads were fired for violating storage rules. 🇺🇦💣

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Kubilius on Fedorov: Deep strikes on Crimea became possible thanks to his work

Politics 07/14/2026, 15:58

European Commissioner Andrius Kubilius acknowledged that deep strikes on Crimea became possible thanks to the work of Mykhailo Fedorov. Despite rumors of a Cabinet "reboot" and a possible resignation, the status of the Minister of Defense remains uncertain. 🇪🇺🇺🇦🔥

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Japan vs Spies: Tokyo Prepares Response to Russian Intelligence Activity

Politics 07/14/2026, 15:51

The Japanese government has recognized the need to fight foreign spies following NYT revelations that the country has become a key hub for supplying military technology to Russia. 🇯🇵🚫 According to the investigation, 90% of Russian drones contain Japanese parts, and Russian intelligence uses intermediaries in Asia to bypass sanctions. Tokyo is preparing to create a new security agency.

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Trump officially notifies Congress of resumption of war with Iran

Politics 07/14/2026, 15:47

Donald Trump has officially notified Congress of the resumption of war with Iran. 🇺🇸🇮🇷 This grants the administration 60 days to conduct military operations without legislative approval. In response to Tehran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz, the US has struck 300 targets. ⚔️📉

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Marco Rubio Declares War on the International Criminal Court: US to Begin Its 'Dismantling'

Politics 07/14/2026, 15:41

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced the launch of a campaign to dismantle the International Criminal Court. 🇺🇸 Washington has labeled the ICC's activities a threat to national security and promised to 'dismantle' the institution 'brick by brick.' Ally nations supporting the court risk losing US financial aid. ⚖️📉

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Ukrainians injured in Iran's missile strike on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz: MFA statement

Politics 07/14/2026, 15:38

Iranian missiles struck tankers in the Strait of Hormuz: one person killed, two Ukrainians injured. Ukraine's MFA called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and the opening of the strait. 🚢🚨

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Putin as a Supplicant: How Moscow-Peijing Relations Have Changed Amidst the War

Politics 07/14/2026, 15:35

From "role model" to "supplicant": how the war changed Moscow-Peijing relations. China is trading gas, preparing scenarios for Putin's departure, and secretly conducting military exercises. 🇷🇺🇨🇳📉

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