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Heat and Schedules: Why Power Outages Are Returning to Ukraine on June 30

Politics 06/30/2026, 10:41

⚡️ Power outage schedules are being reintroduced in Ukraine on June 30. The cause is abnormal heat: every degree of warmth adds 100 MW of load to the system. Find out where to check the schedule for your address so you don't get left in the dark. 🌡️🏠

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Massive Attack: Russia Launches Over 150 Drones at Ukraine, Casualties Reported in Dnipro

Politics 06/30/2026, 10:35

Russia attacked Ukraine with over 150 drones; air defense shot down 138 targets, but there are casualties in Dnipro and a fire in Zaporizhzhia. 🚨🇺🇦

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RDK Reports on Winter Campaign: 9 km² Cleared, 80 Eliminated, and 24 POWs on the Zaporizhzhia Front

Politics 06/30/2026, 10:26

Ukraine's GUR revealed details of the RVC's winter campaign on the Zaporizhzhia front: fighters cleared 9 km² of territory, eliminated 80 Russian military personnel, and captured 24 POWs. Intelligence also confirmed the staging of the death of the Corps' leader, Denis Kapustin. 🇺🇦🔫

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Protection of Ukrainians in Europe: Where Does Hospitality End and Discrimination Begin?

Politics 06/30/2026, 10:19

🇪🇺 Europe is lowering the level of protection for Ukrainian refugees, especially for men of conscription age. Council of Europe Commissioner Michael O'Flaherty warned about the risks of discrimination and emphasized the importance of an individual approach. 🛡️👥

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Cutting payments and rising hatred: Council of Europe Commissioner warns of pressure on Ukrainians

Politics 06/30/2026, 10:10

Council of Europe Commissioner Michael O'Flaherty warned of a trend to "push out" Ukrainians from Europe through reduced payments and rising xenophobia. In the Czech Republic and Poland, restrictions for refugees are already being discussed or applied, changing their status and cutting benefits. The official called for correcting the situation before mass evictions begin. 🇪🇺🚫🇺🇦

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Divided Fates: 50% of Ukrainians Abroad Do Not Plan to Return Home

Politics 06/30/2026, 10:02

The fates of Ukrainians abroad have split evenly: 50% plan to stay forever, while 50% want to return home. Council of Europe Commissioner Michael O'Flaherty named the main reasons for this choice — from the future of children to the desire to help in the country's reconstruction. 🇺🇦🌍

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UK Reshapes Army Based on Ukraine Scenario: Drones Instead of Destroyers and Ministerial Resignations

Politics 06/30/2026, 09:35

🇬🇧 The UK is radically changing its army, focusing on the experience of the war in Ukraine. 🚁 Drones and AI are replacing heavy equipment, while the navy is abandoning destroyers. Amidst reforms, key ministers are resigning. 📉

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Massive Drone Attack on Moscow and Tula: Sobyanin Reports 50 Drones Shot Down

Politics 06/30/2026, 09:31

🚨 Massive drone attack on Moscow: Mayor Sobyanin reports 50 drones shot down. Drones were spotted in the Moscow region and Tula. The consequences of the attack are currently unknown, but the escalation of strikes against the Russian Federation continues. 🇷🇺🛸

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Deal fell through: Poland refuses to hand over MiG-29s to Ukraine due to Kyiv's refusal to share drone technologies

Politics 06/30/2026, 09:28

Poland has officially refused to hand over MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine. The country's Defense Minister stated that Kyiv failed to meet the condition of transferring drone production technologies, which Warsaw insisted upon. 🚫✈️🤖

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«No Entry to the EU with Bandera»: Polish Defense Minister Issues Ultimatum to Ukraine

Politics 06/30/2026, 09:25

Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz issued an ultimatum to Kyiv: Ukraine will not receive EU membership if it continues to honor the OUN and UPA. «No one will enter the European Union with Bandera» — the minister stated, confirming that Warsaw is ready to block negotiations. 🇵🇱🚫🇺🇦

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Kaja Kallas on EU Strategy: Strengthening Defense Without Duplicating NATO and Rejecting a Unified Army

Politics 06/30/2026, 09:21

Kaja Kallas clarified the EU strategy: Europe will strengthen its defense but will not create its own army or duplicate NATO 🛡️. Against the backdrop of Russian threats and the reduction of the US presence, Brussels is betting on investments and joint procurement 🇪🇺🇺🇸.

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US Supreme Court Upholds Verdict of Sexual Assault Against Trump

Politics 06/30/2026, 01:28

The US Supreme Court refused to review the case of E. Jean Carroll against Donald Trump. The verdict of sexual assault and defamation, obliging Trump to pay $5 million, has finally taken effect. The politician promised to continue the fight despite the judges' refusal. ⚖️🇺🇸

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Zakharova: NATO and Ukraine are preparing massive strikes on Russian airfields

Politics 06/30/2026, 00:59

🚨 Maria Zakharova stated that NATO and Ukraine are preparing weaponry for massive strikes on Russian airfields. 🇷🇺 According to her, the Alliance is losing its "remnants of rationality." European countries fear that Russia may move towards a limited conflict with NATO members. ⚠️

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OFAC launches digital portal for sanctions relief: how the appeal process will change

Politics 06/30/2026, 00:56

OFAC has launched a new online portal for submitting applications to lift sanctions. This will simplify the appeal process for individuals and companies placed on U.S. blacklists. Against the backdrop of the Trump administration reviewing restrictions, digitalization becomes a significant step in sanctions policy 🇺🇸📉

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US Senators Unveil Plan to Bypass Bureaucracy and Accelerate Weapon Deliveries to Ukraine

Politics 06/30/2026, 00:53

US Senators Tim Kaine and John Cornyn have introduced a bill designed to accelerate weapon deliveries to Ukraine by reducing bureaucracy. The document provides for pre-approval for the delivery of HIMARS and Excalibur shells from NATO countries until 2030. 🇺🇸🇺🇦

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Ukraine and France: Breakthrough in Negotiations on SCALP Missile Production

Politics 06/29/2026, 23:21

Ukraine is making progress in negotiations with France to obtain a license for SCALP missile production. Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov confirmed progress in the dialogue with the French side. 🚀🇺🇦🇫🇷

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15 times — and another failure: Zelenskyy reveals how the Kremlin is changing the deadlines for capturing Donbas

Politics 06/29/2026, 22:04

Zelenskyy revealed shocking statistics: the Kremlin has postponed the deadlines for capturing Donbas 15 times, but failed the deadline every time. The last date is December 31, but reality on the front line says the opposite: Russian soldiers die in the first minutes of the fight due to Ukrainian drones. 🇺🇦🚫🇷🇺

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After Ukraine — NATO? The Netherlands Prepare for the 'Gray Zone' and Invest €20 Billion in Defense

Politics 06/29/2026, 21:09

🇳🇱 The Netherlands sounds the alarm: Russia may strike NATO immediately after the war in Ukraine. To counter the threat, Amsterdam is preparing a €20 billion investment and a focus on drones. 🚀⚔️

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