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UPA Scandal: Why Warsaw is Furious and Kiev Insists on Unity Against Moscow

Politics 05/30/2026, 13:58

🇺🇦🇵🇱 Diplomatic scandal: Warsaw demands Zelenskyy return awards due to renaming a SOF battalion in honor of the UPA. Kyiv insists: disputes about the past only benefit Moscow, and unity against a common enemy is crucial now. 🛑🤝

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Heir to the Iranian Throne in Odesa: Reza Pahlavi at the Security Forum and New Challenges for Tehran

Politics 05/30/2026, 13:58

🌍 Reza Pahlavi, heir to the Iranian throne, has arrived in Odesa to participate in the Black Sea Security Forum. His visit symbolizes the activity of the Iranian opposition and hope for democratic changes in Iran. 🕊️ #Iran #Odesa #Politics

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No drama: NATO responds to Trump's ultimatums and outlines a 5% GDP plan

Politics 05/30/2026, 12:22

NATO Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone reassured allies: despite Trump's harsh statements, the Alliance is confident in fulfilling new defense plans and increasing spending to 5% of GDP. 🇺🇸🇪🇺 The military expert urged not to react emotionally to provocations, but noted that Europe will have to take on more responsibility for its own security.

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Strike at Dawn: How Ukrainian Drones Neutralized a Strategic Threat in Taganrog

Politics 05/30/2026, 10:25

Ukrainian drones delivered a devastating strike on Taganrog: two strategic Tu-142 aircraft and an Iskander missile system were destroyed. The night operation by the Unmanned Systems Forces demonstrated high precision and the ability to strike key Russian air defense targets. 🚁💥

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Pete Hegseth Issues Ultimatum to Asia-Pacific Region: Pay for Security or Remain Unprotected

Politics 05/30/2026, 09:41

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has put Asian allies to the choice: either increase military spending to 3.5% of GDP or lose American protection. 🇺🇸🔫 Washington has officially ended the era of subsidizing the defense of wealthy nations, demanding "partners, not protectorates" against the backdrop of a growing threat from China. 🇨🇳⚠️

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290 Drones and Iskander Missiles: How Ukraine's Air Defense Repelled a Massive Night Attack

Politics 05/30/2026, 09:27

Russia attacked Ukraine with 290 drones and Iskander and Kh-101 missiles. Air defense shot down 284 targets, but there were hits and casualties. 🚀🛡️🇺🇦

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Record number of applicants: MON comments on the growth of NMT participants in 2026

Politics 05/30/2026, 08:39

More than 350,000 people registered for the NMT in 2026 — this is a record growth for the third year in a row. Education Minister Oxen Lisovoy stated that the permission for boys to leave the country did not affect admissions, and interest in Western Ukrainian universities is growing. 🇺🇦📚

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Hegseth on the Iran Deal: 'Any Deal is a Good One' or an Ultimatum to Tehran?

Politics 05/30/2026, 08:00

Pete Hegseth stated that any deal with Iran will be beneficial if it guarantees the absence of nuclear weapons. The US is ready for negotiations but does not rule out resuming combat operations. 🇺🇸🇮🇷

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Dragon's Shadow over Iran: US Suspects China of Aiding Tehran in Shooting Down F-15

Politics 05/30/2026, 05:15

The US suspects China of supplying weapons to Iran that led to the shooting down of an F-15E fighter jet. 🇺🇸✈️🇨🇳 Investigators are examining the theory of the use of Chinese MANPADS and radars. This undermines the diplomatic promises made by Trump and Xi Jinping. 🔥

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The Battle for $166 Billion: Why Trump Refused to Return Tariffs to Everyone

Politics 05/30/2026, 04:41

The Trump administration has refused to return $166 billion in tariffs to everyone and has appealed the court's decision. The U.S. DOJ is challenging the judge's authority to control the refund process on a nationwide scale. The battle for the budget and tariffs continues! ⚖️💸🇺🇸

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Court Strips Name: How Trump Responded to Ban on Renaming Kennedy Center

Politics 05/30/2026, 04:20

The court banned Trump from adding his surname to the Kennedy Center's name, and the President responded radically: he decided to transfer control of the building to Congress and hinted at its closure. 🏛️⚖️ Joyce Beatty called the ruling a historic victory, reminding everyone that the center belongs to the people, not the President. 🇺🇸

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Demographic crisis changes the rules of the game: Estonia prepares women for mandatory service

Politics 05/30/2026, 03:40

Estonia faces the necessity of introducing mandatory conscription for women due to a critical drop in birth rates. By 2040, the country will not be able to recruit the necessary number of men for the army, so the defense of independence will fall on the shoulders of all citizens. 🇪🇪🔫

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UN Blacklist: Russia and Israel Hit for Sexual Violence in Conflict Zones

Politics 05/30/2026, 03:00

The UN has added Russia and Israel to the "blacklist" of countries committing sexual violence in conflict zones. 🚨 The report records 310 cases of crimes by Russian military in Ukraine and mass torture in the Gaza Strip. Israel severed ties with the UN Secretary-General in protest. 🌍⚖️

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Japan Joins PURL Mechanism for the First Time: Tokyo Allocates $14.7 Million for Ukraine's Defense

Politics 05/30/2026, 01:40

Japan has allocated $14.7 million to NATO's PURL mechanism for Ukraine for the first time. The funds will be used to purchase non-lethal equipment, serving as an important signal of Tokyo's strategic solidarity with Kyiv and the West. 🇯🇵🇺🇦🤝

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Economic Ultimatum: Putin Warns Armenia of 14% GDP Loss

Politics 05/30/2026, 01:09

Putin has threatened Armenia with a 14% GDP loss due to its pro-European course. 🇷🇺🇦🇲 Russia has already imposed restrictions on the import of Armenian vegetables and berries. 🍅🥒 Amidst pressure from allies and elections in Yerevan, the Kremlin demands a decision on the development vector. 🗳️

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UPA Scandal: Georgiy Tikhy Explains to Poland Who Actually Benefits from Our Disputes

Politics 05/29/2026, 23:05

Kyiv responds to Warsaw over the UPA scandal: MFA spokesperson Georgiy Tikhy reminds that only Moscow benefits from neighborly disputes. 🇺🇦🤝🇵🇱 The diplomat urges not to politicize history during wartime and notes that the Polish Sejm rejected the president’s proposal to criminalize OUN symbolism.

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