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Merz on the prospects of Germany and the EU: 'The best years are yet to come' and the argument about 450 million consumers

Politics 06/02/2026, 18:18

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, at an economic forum in East Germany, called for calm and stated that the country's best years are yet to come. 🇩🇪 As his main argument, he cited the numerical superiority of the EU market over the US: 450 million versus 350 million consumers. 📊

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No Ceasefire: Israel Continues Large-Scale Strikes Against Hezbollah in Lebanon

Politics 06/02/2026, 18:15

Israel Katz denies ceasefire rumors: Israel continues strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon. 🇮🇱🇱🇧 The goal is demilitarization up to the Litani River and the disarmament of the group. Hundreds of thousands of people have already been evacuated from the Dahiyeh area. 🚨

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Escalation Scenarios: Expert Warns of Intensified Terror Against Civilians in Ukraine

Politics 06/02/2026, 17:52

Military expert Alexander Musienko warned: Russia will not abandon terror against civilians and may intensify attacks. The expert named two scenarios: a tactical shift to drones or escalation before negotiations in autumn. 🚀🇺🇦

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Nuclear Umbrella Expands: US Ready to Deploy Weapons in New European Countries

Politics 06/02/2026, 17:41

The US is ready to deploy nuclear weapons in new European countries to reassure allies amidst troop withdrawals. 🇺🇸💣 Poland and the Baltic states show particular interest in expanding the "nuclear umbrella" due to the threat from Russia. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte assured that the continent's protection will remain unchanged. 🛡️🇪🇺

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Zahkna and Budris: 'Appeasement Does Not Work' — Baltics Demand Confiscation of Russian Assets After Strike on Ukraine

Politics 06/02/2026, 17:37

The Foreign Ministers of Estonia and Lithuania, following a Russian strike on Ukraine, demanded the full confiscation of Russian assets and the isolation of the Kremlin. Margus Zahkna and Kęstutis Budris stated that appeasement does not work and that any negotiations with Putin are a mistake. 🇪🇪🇱🇹🚫🇷🇺

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170 Million Scheme: How Funds Were Stolen from Energoatom During the Construction of the Tashlyk Pumped-Storage Power Plant

Politics 06/02/2026, 16:06

NABU and SAP uncovered a scheme to embezzle 170 million UAH from Energoatom during the construction of the Tashlyk PSPP. 💸 The scheme organizer and the former head of Atomprojectengineering are suspected of inflating prices through offshores. The organizer has already been detained. 🚨

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Budget Collapse: Putin Ignores Ministry of Finance Warnings and Demands New Funds for the War

Politics 06/02/2026, 16:04

The Russian budget deficit has exceeded critical forecasts, but Putin continues to demand funds for the war, ignoring warnings from the Ministry of Finance. Experts speak of the risks of stagnation and illusions of victory. 📉🇷🇺💸

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Tents in Kyiv Metro: The Debate Over Comfort and Safety During Mass Attacks

Politics 06/02/2026, 15:56

🚨 A dispute has erupted in Kyiv over tents in the metro during air raids. Some complain about crowding, while others defend the right to comfort. Authorities promise inspections and the search for alternative shelters. #Kyiv #Metro #AirRaid

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Registry of Draft Dodgers: How Ukraine Plans to Force Citizens to Fulfill Their 'Constitutional Duty'

Politics 06/02/2026, 15:51

Ukraine is discussing the creation of a registry of mobilization draft dodgers. A deputy compared the future system to bank debt collection: summons, ignoring it, and asset seizure. Experts note that state pressure on citizens may reach a critical point. ⚖️🇺🇦

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Life sentence for General Lapin: Ukraine issues default verdict to the commander of the offensive on Kyiv

Politics 06/02/2026, 15:48

Russian Colonel General Alexander Lapin, who led the offensive on Kyiv, has been sentenced to life in absentia. The court found him guilty of organizing the invasion and the occupation of territories. 🇺🇦⚖️

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Zircon missiles en masse: why Ukraine's air defense failed to shoot down 8 hypersonic missiles in one night

Politics 06/02/2026, 15:44

🚀 Russia launched 8 Zircon hypersonic missiles in one night — none were shot down. Ukraine's air defense faced a critical shortage of PAC-3 interceptors. Experts: the problem is solvable with supplies, but for now, targets are being hit. 🇺🇦🛡️

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Poland threatens to block Ukraine's EU accession over UPA: Bosak's ultimatum and Kyiv's response

Politics 06/02/2026, 15:32

Poland threatens to block Ukraine's EU accession due to Zelenskyy's decision regarding the UPA. The leader of the "Confederation" party, Bosak, demands stopping Starlink funding and exhumes Volhynia victims. The President of Poland suggested depriving Zelenskyy of a state award. 🇺🇦🇵🇱🚫

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Peskov on the war: Combat operations could cease by the end of the day if Moscow's conditions are met

Politics 06/02/2026, 15:04

Dmitry Peskov stated that the war could end by the end of the day if Ukraine meets Moscow's conditions. The Russian President's Press Secretary outlined the requirements: withdrawal of troops from four regions and an order to lay down arms. Kyiv interpreted this as an ultimatum for capitulation. 🇷🇺🇺🇦🔥

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GRU Agent in Zakarpattia: How a Factory Employee Gathered Data for Missile Strikes on Ukraine

Politics 06/02/2026, 15:01

The SBU detained a spy in Zakarpattia working for Russian military intelligence. A factory employee gathered data on the defense industry to prepare missile strikes, passing it to his father in Kaliningrad. 🔍🇺🇦

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Hacking of Deputy Gurulev's Telegram Channel: Fake News on Mobilization and a 'Drone Wall'

Politics 06/02/2026, 14:57

Deputy Andrei Gurulev refuted fake news about a new mobilization and a "drone wall" that appeared in his Telegram channel. The parliamentarian stated that the account was hacked and urged people not to believe the provocations. This is already the second time his profile has been hacked in a month. 🚨📱

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Money for Education: How Children of the Fallen and Veterans Can Get Compensation via Diia

Politics 06/02/2026, 14:52

Children of the fallen and veterans can receive compensation for contract education via Diia 📲. Certificates are already being sent, but you only have 20 days to confirm the application. Find out how not to miss state aid and get your education money back! 🎓💰

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170 million loss: NABU uncovers corruption scheme at Tashlyk Pumped Storage Power Plant

Politics 06/02/2026, 14:44

NABU and SAPO exposed the embezzlement of 170 million hryvnias during the construction of the Tashlyk PSPP. The organizer of the scheme was detained, and the damage was caused through price inflation on equipment for "Energoatom". 🔍💰

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Blocking EU Accession and Canceling Loans: Poland Sets Conditions for Ukraine

Politics 06/02/2026, 14:40

Ksawery Bosak, Vice-Speaker of the Polish Sejm, stated that Warsaw must block Ukraine's accession to the EU until the issue of exhuming the victims of the Volhynian massacres is resolved. 🇵🇱🇺🇦 The politician also called for the cessation of Starlink funding and the issuance of loans to Kyiv. The trigger for this ultimatum was the naming of one of the Ukrainian Armed Forces brigades after the "heroes of the UPA." 🚫🛰️

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