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Over 800,000 Targets: How Ukrainian Drones Became the Main Factor of the War

Politics 06/22/2026, 22:48

Ukrainian drones have struck over 800,000 targets since the beginning of the year, accounting for 90% of enemy losses. Defense Minister Fedorov called May the most productive month and spoke about new developments, including underwater UAVs and high-speed interceptors. 🇺🇦🚁💥

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Major from the front: who heads the Kyiv Patrol Police after the Holosiiv scandal

Politics 06/22/2026, 22:45

Major Yehor Holubov, with experience commanding a battalion in Kramatorsk and Slovyansk, has taken the helm of the Kyiv Patrol Police. He replaces Yaroslav Kurbakov, who resigned following the Holosiiv terror attack. 🚓🇺🇦

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"Let Them Find 70,000": Pivnenko on Russia's Plans in the North and Ukraine's Readiness

Politics 06/22/2026, 22:07

Major General Oleksandr Pivnenko stated that for a large-scale offensive from Belarus, Russia would need to find 70,000 servicemen, which seems difficult given current losses on other fronts. 🇺🇦🛡️ Despite the activity of Russian special forces near the border, Ukraine is ready for any scenario and will not allow a repeat of the events of 2022.

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Germany to Deploy a Full Brigade in Lithuania: 5,000 Soldiers at the Border with Belarus

Politics 06/22/2026, 22:42

Germany will station 5,000 military personnel in Lithuania to protect NATO's eastern flank. 🇩🇪🇱🇹 Construction of infrastructure for the new brigade is proceeding ahead of schedule, and the first units are already conducting exercises 20 km from the border with Belarus. 🛡️

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Underground shelter failed: how Ukrainian drones destroyed a 'Pantsir-S1' in Zaporizhzhia

Politics 06/22/2026, 22:31

Russian military tried to hide a 'Pantsir-S1' in an underground bunker, but Ukrainian drones found and destroyed it. 🔥🚁 GUR intelligence showed video of the equipment burning to the ground while the enemy scurries. In the Zaporizhzhia direction, Ukrainian forces also took control of Stepanivka. 🇺🇦💥

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Moscow Refinery Under the 'Pantsir' Shield: How Russia Responds to Drone Strikes

Politics 06/22/2026, 22:28

🇷🇺 Russia has deployed 'Pantsirs' to the Moscow Refinery after drone strikes. 🛡️ Three installations are already on MKAD overpasses — protection is strengthened, but the price may be high. ⚠️ Other objects have been left without cover.

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European Commission changes the rules of the game: the path to the EU now depends only on reforms, not on deadlines

Politics 06/22/2026, 22:21

The European Commission is changing the rules of the game: the path to the EU now depends only on reforms, not on deadlines. Ursula von der Leyen stated that each candidate country is responsible for its own progress independently. For Ukraine, this means that the opening of new clusters depends directly on the implementation of reforms. 🇪🇺🇺🇦🇲🇩

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The Silence of Sirens: Why Russian Authorities Refuse to Warn Citizens of Air Raids

Politics 06/22/2026, 22:18

Russian authorities are massively refusing to activate air raid sirens. From Crimea to Bashkortostan, officials explain this by the desire to avoid panic and the rise in antidepressant consumption. Intelligence calls this an attempt to hide the reality of war from the population. 🚨🇷🇺📉

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Historic meeting in Switzerland: US and Iran begin talks on nuclear program and Lebanon

Politics 06/21/2026, 17:52

Historic negotiations between the US and Iran have begun in Switzerland. Vice President JD Vance and the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament discussed the nuclear program and the situation in Lebanon. Despite the threat of closing the Strait of Hormuz, both sides reported progress in the first hours of dialogue. 🇺🇸🇮🇷🤝

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Fuel Collapse: How Russia is Hiding a Massive Gasoline Shortage

Politics 06/21/2026, 17:46

A massive fuel crisis is unfolding in Russia: regions are imposing refueling limits, while fuel has been completely cut off in Crimea. Authorities are trying to hide the shortage, but blocked pumps and zeros on displays are visible at gas stations. 🚗⛽🚫

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Mandatory drone training to be introduced in Russian transport universities from 2026: large-scale militarization of education

Politics 06/21/2026, 16:33

From 2026, training in drone operation will become mandatory in Russian transport universities. Experts estimate the scale of the program at 250,000 people and see this as the militarization of education. 🇷🇺🚁🎓

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Polish deputy returns 'Golden Cross of Merit' to President Nawrocki in protest against stripping Zelensky of the Order

Politics 06/21/2026, 16:27

Former Polish Sejm deputy Piotr Fogler returned the 'Golden Cross of Merit' to President Nawrocki as a sign of protest. The reason was the cancellation of the Order of the White Eagle for Zelensky due to the renaming of an SSO unit. Following Ukrainian leaders, the Poles themselves are renouncing their awards.

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Andrii Sybiha: How to Deprive the Kremlin of 'Oxygen' and Force Putin to End the War

Politics 06/21/2026, 16:23

Andrii Sybiha, Ukraine's Foreign Minister, outlined a strategy to end the war: the Kremlin must be deprived of 'oxygen' in all spheres. The Minister called on partners to intensify pressure to strangle the Russian war machine and cut off its funding. 🇺🇦🚫🇷🇺

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Ushakov: Moscow does not expect the implementation of the Anchorage agreements, but awaits victory

Politics 06/21/2026, 16:13

The Kremlin has abandoned expectations for the implementation of the Anchorage agreements. Yuri Ushakov stated that Russia is waiting for victory and the realization of its goals, accusing the other side of being unable to complete its part of the journey. 🇷🇺🚫🤝

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War of Orders and History: Ukraine Responds to Poland's Actions by Nawrocki

Politics 06/21/2026, 16:02

Ukraine responds to Poland regarding President Nawrocki's actions: Kyiv calls for restraint but promises to respond to unfriendly steps. Foreign Minister Sybiga called Nawrocki a "destroyer" of relations, noting that historical disputes play into Moscow's hands. 🇺🇦🤝🇵🇱

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Zelenskyy has not yet decided on the trip to Gdansk: diplomatic crisis with Poland and the fate of the conference

Politics 06/21/2026, 15:55

Zelenskyy has not yet decided whether to travel to the conference in Gdansk: the decision will be made after a report on June 22. Relations with Poland have deteriorated due to the UPA scandal: Nawrocki deprived Zelenskyy of the Order of the White Eagle, while Ukrainian officials are mass refusing Polish awards. 🇺🇦🤝🇵🇱

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Robert Brovdi Reveals the 'Will-Loving Bird' Strategy Against Crimea: From Logistical Collapse to Psychological Breakthrough

Politics 06/21/2026, 15:52

Commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine's drones Robert Brovdi revealed the "Will-Loving Bird" strategy against Crimea: from total exhaustion to psychological breakthrough. At night, Ukrainian forces struck logistics, oil facilities, and S-400 air defense deep in the occupied territory. 🚀🇺🇦

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Explosions in Kerch: Ukrainian Drones Destroy Key Oil Terminal in Crimea

Politics 06/21/2026, 15:45

On the night of June 21, Ukrainian drones destroyed an oil terminal in Kerch. Large-scale fires broke out at the facility. This was part of a massive attack on enemy logistics and air defense in Crimea and the Krasnodar Krai. 🔥🚢🚀

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