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Ukraine and Poland: new reconstruction projects and billions from the World Bank

Politics 06/25/2026, 23:49

Ukraine and Poland discussed the active participation of Polish business in the country's reconstruction and the deepening of energy partnership. At the same time, Ukraine received $3.39 billion from the World Bank to support the budget, fulfilling conditions for integrating the energy market with Europe. ❄️🇺🇦🇵🇱

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Sanctions until 2027: EU Council officially extends economic pressure on Russia

Politics 06/25/2026, 23:43

The EU Council has officially extended economic sanctions against Russia until July 31, 2027 🇪🇺🚫. Bloc leaders confirmed the course to isolate key sectors of the Russian economy. Additionally, a 21st package of restrictions is being prepared, which will for the first time affect the Russian fishing industry 🐟📉.

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Zelenskyy's Visit to Bratislava: When the Meeting Will Take Place and What Diplomats Agreed On

Politics 06/25/2026, 22:24

Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Bratislava is on the verge of realization: diplomats only need to coordinate the dates. 🇺🇦🤝🇸🇰 Meanwhile, the prime ministers of the two countries have agreed on a joint meeting in Lviv. Robert Fico continues to insist on negotiations and is discussing with the EU the creation of a communication channel with the RF. 🗣️🕊️

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Paradigm Shift: The US Officially Abandons the Role of Neutral Mediator in the Ukrainian Conflict

Politics 06/25/2026, 22:14

The US has officially abandoned the role of a neutral mediator in the war in Ukraine. French President Macron confirmed: Washington now stands with Kyiv on issues of military aid and territorial integrity. 🇺🇸🇺🇦🤝

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Ministry of Education rejects Ombudsman's demand: minimum score for admission in 2026 remains at 150

Politics 06/25/2026, 21:55

The Ministry of Education rejected the Ombudsman's proposal to lower the passing score for university admission. The minimum competitive score of 150 points for medicine and law remains unchanged. Officials explained this by the need to maintain the quality of personnel training and the impossibility of situational changes to the rules. 🎓📉

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New rules for Ukrainians: Denmark restricts temporary protection for men of conscription age

Politics 06/25/2026, 21:52

From June 25, Denmark restricts temporary protection for Ukrainian men aged 23–60: a document proving exemption from service is now required. Sweden has already done the same, and the EU is divided on the issue. 🇺🇦🇩🇰

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Entry into the EU in Question: Italy and France Oppose Sanctions Against Russian Military Personnel

Politics 06/25/2026, 21:48

Italy and France have opposed including a ban on entry for Russian military personnel in the EU sanctions package. Brussels insists on tightening measures, but diplomats point out the impossibility of verifying participants in the conflict. 🇪🇺🇷🇺

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Missile strike on Kyiv: debris in Darnytskyi district and air defense operations

Politics 06/25/2026, 21:45

On the evening of June 25, Russian occupiers attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles. Debris fell in the Darnytskyi district, a warehouse caught fire, and air defense engaged targets. 🚨🇺🇦

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NATO Summit in Ankara: New Billion-Dollar Contracts, Support for Ukraine, and 'Burden-Shifting' to Europe

Politics 06/25/2026, 21:39

🔥 NATO Summit in Ankara: New billion-dollar contracts, €70 billion support for Ukraine, and 'burden-shifting' to Europe. The US is not participating in funding but demands higher spending from allies. 🌍💰 #NATO #Ukraine #Defense

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40 Days to Peace: Zelenskyy Approves New SBU Special Operation Against Russia

Politics 06/25/2026, 21:28

Zelenskyy approved a 40-day SBU special operation to pressure Russia into ending the war. The President highlighted the successes of the Alpha SOC and support for long-range strikes from the US and G7. 🇺🇦🚀🇷🇺

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Oil for Ukraine: Britain to auction cargo of detained Russian tanker Smirtos

Politics 06/25/2026, 21:25

🇬🇧 Britain to auction 98,000 tons of Russian oil confiscated from the tanker Smirtos. The proceeds of $44 million will go to aid Ukraine. The ship's captain is accused of circumventing sanctions and will remain in custody until trial. ⚖️🛢️

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Life sentence for espionage: How the SBU caught its former head, Dmytro Koziora

Politics 06/25/2026, 21:18

Former head of the SBU Anti-Terrorist Center Headquarters, Dmytro Koziora, was sentenced to life imprisonment for spying for the FSB. The officer passed secret data on critical infrastructure and the consequences of strikes on Kyiv. The operation to catch him was personally supervised by the head of the SBU, Vasyl Maliuk. 🚨🇺🇦

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Suspension of the 'Skelya' Regiment Commander: The Armed Forces of Ukraine Launch a Major Investigation Following Media Revelations

Politics 06/25/2026, 21:15

Commander Yuriy Garkavy of the 425th 'Skelya' Regiment has been suspended amid an investigation into 26 deaths at training centers. A commission from the General Staff and law enforcement officers are currently working within the unit. The Armed Forces of Ukraine have promised to hold those responsible accountable if the facts are confirmed. ⚖️🇺🇦

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Zelenskyy: Belarus is building military infrastructure near the Ukrainian border under Russian pressure

Politics 06/25/2026, 21:00

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Belarus is building military infrastructure near the Ukrainian border under Russian pressure 🇺🇦🇷🇺. The President emphasized that the construction of roads and ammunition depots serves no purpose other than preparing for aggression and called on Minsk to stop these steps for the sake of peace 🕊️.

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Lights are on: Ukrenergo gives recommendations for June 26 after emergency outages in Kyiv

Politics 06/25/2026, 19:21

Power outages are not forecasted for June 26, but 'Ukrenergo' asks to save energy in the evening and turn on powerful appliances during the day. This is due to the consequences of attacks on infrastructure and the need to balance the grid after emergencies in Kyiv. ⚡🇺🇦

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Winter 2025: Ukraine reshapes energy architecture to survive

Politics 06/25/2026, 19:08

Ukraine is reshaping its power grid architecture to withstand the coming winter. Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced the creation of 3 GW of new decentralized capacity and a transition to the "energy cells" model. 🇺🇦⚡❄️

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Skelya Regiment: Armed Forces of Ukraine Launch Major Investigation into Allegations of Torture and Abuse of Soldiers

Politics 06/25/2026, 18:58

The Armed Forces of Ukraine have launched an investigation into allegations of torture in the "Skelya" regiment following a media report. The Command stated: reputation does not justify violence. The SBI is already working on the facts, and witnesses are urged to come forward. 🚨🔍

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Brendon Williams: Putin's Nuclear Threats Are a Bluff Hiding Weakness

Politics 06/25/2026, 18:51

The head of the U.S. nuclear administration, Brendon Williams, called Putin's nuclear threats a "bluff" intended to hide the weakness of the Russian army. The official stated that the world is entering a new era where old methods of intimidation no longer work. 🇺🇸☢️🇷🇺

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