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Beijing's Counterstrike: China Imposes Sanctions on 14 European Companies

Politics 07/24/2026, 16:56

China responds in kind: Beijing imposes sanctions on 14 European companies in response to the EU's 21st package of restrictions against Russia. 🇨🇳🇪🇺 Brussels previously restricted 14 Chinese firms linked to Russia's defense industry. The trade war is gaining momentum, and Ukraine is already preparing the 22nd sanctions package. 📉🚫

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Strike on sports complex: Ignat refutes VVS range version and demands investigation

Politics 07/24/2026, 17:00

Air Force spokesperson Yuriy Ignat refutes the version of a VVS range: a private sports complex was hit. People died in the Bucha district, dozens of houses were damaged. The Prosecutor General opened criminal cases for war crimes and negligence by organizers. 🇺🇦💥

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Signal from Minsk: Poland investigates warning of terror attack against opposition activist's children

Politics 07/24/2026, 16:43

Poland has received a warning from Belarus about an impending terrorist attack against the children of an opposition activist. Intelligence services have already launched an investigation, although details remain classified. Experts do not rule out that this may be an attempt by Lukashenko to divert attention from the opposition in Warsaw. 🚨🇵🇱🇧🇾

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Pentagon and Israel: A New Mechanism for Merging Defense Technologies and Production

Politics 07/24/2026, 16:26

The U.S. House of Representatives approved a defense budget with a revolutionary Section 219, which will create a special mechanism for merging U.S. and Israeli military technologies. The Pentagon will gain direct access to air defense systems and tunnel warfare technologies, while Israeli companies will be able to manufacture weapons on American soil. 🇺🇸🇮🇱

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Bread under fire: how Russian terror in the Black Sea threatens famine and shock prices

Politics 07/24/2026, 16:04

🇺🇦 Andriy Sybiga warned: Russian terror in the Black Sea will lead to shock food prices. 📉 Attacks on ships have already halted Ukraine's exports. The minister urged the world not to stay silent and to stop the use of hunger as a weapon of war. 🌍🚫🍞

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Zelenskyy in Washington: Meeting with Trump and Farewell Ceremony for Lindsey Graham

Politics 07/24/2026, 15:49

Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Washington on July 28 to meet with Donald Trump. The visit agenda also includes the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham. The leaders have already met in Evian and Ankara in 2026. 🇺🇸🇺🇦

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Large-scale attack on infrastructure: from Bashkortostan to Crimea, Ukrainian drones strike

Politics 07/24/2026, 15:26

Ukrainian long-range drones struck facilities in Bashkortostan and Crimea, while the "Flamingo" missile hit the "Avitek" plant in Kirov. Zelenskyy confirmed the attacks as a response to Russia's actions. 🚀🇺🇦

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Missile strike on Kyiv region: Ignat warns of enemy stockpiles and casualties at the range

Politics 07/24/2026, 15:14

A missile strike on the Kyiv region claimed the lives of six people. Yuriy Ignat warned that Russia has stockpiled missiles and urged strict reaction to alarms. The General Prosecutor's Office initiated cases after a hit on a range where a meeting was taking place. 🚨🇺🇦

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Russian drone with control channel entered Romania: Ignat calls it a provocation against NATO

Politics 07/24/2026, 15:21

🚨 Russian drone with control channel entered Romania — first such case. Yuriy Ignat calls it a possible provocation against NATO. 🇷🇺✈️🇷🇴 #Ukraine #NATO #Drones

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Ballistic strike on Bucha district: six killed at training ground in Kyiv region

Politics 07/24/2026, 14:53

🇺🇦 Russia launched a ballistic strike on the Bucha district of the Kyiv region. Six people killed, dozens injured. Zelenskyy demands Patriot. 🚨

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NMT in Wartime: MES and UCEQOE Seek Ways to Optimize University Admissions for Students

Politics 07/24/2026, 14:48

Education Minister Andriy Butenko and UCEQOE Director Tetyana Vakulenko discussed the conduct of the NMT in wartime conditions. The parties agreed to optimize the admission procedure, paying special attention to the safety of children from frontline zones 🇺🇦📝

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Change of Command: British General Beithman Takes Charge of Forces for Ukraine

Politics 07/24/2026, 14:41

British Lieutenant General Tom Beithman has officially taken command of the Multinational Forces for Ukraine, replacing his French colleague at the headquarters in Paris 🇬🇧🇺🇦. The change of command coincided with the confirmation of support from the new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and preparations for the "Coalition of the Willing" exercises 🛡️. The main tasks of the new team are to strengthen the Armed Forces of Ukraine and ensure security for economic recovery.

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Operation 'Crimea Switch Off': Ukrainian drones disabled 19 energy nodes in two days

Politics 07/24/2026, 14:23

Ukrainian drones struck 19 energy nodes in Crimea and the Donbas over 48 hours. Drone Commander 'Madyar' reported that 136 targets have already been hit in July as part of Operation 'Crimea Switch Off' 🚁⚡️🔥

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New contracts for the Ukrainian Armed Forces: who can now sign infantry-storming agreements

Politics 07/24/2026, 13:48

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has expanded the list of positions for infantry-storming contracts. Now, commanders of UAVs and mortar units have joined the experiment. The changes concern companies and squads, but not artillery battalions. 🇺🇦🔫

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Atypical Strike on Kyiv: Why Russia Attacked During the Day and What to Expect at Night

Politics 07/24/2026, 13:07

Russia struck Kyiv with a ballistic missile during the day on July 24 — this is atypical for the adversary. Experts cite three reasons: from a technical delay to an attempt to exhaust air defenses before a night attack. 🚀🇺🇦

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Sanctions with concessions: Budrys warns of danger to EU unity

Politics 07/24/2026, 13:10

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Giedrė Budrys warned that concessions by EU countries to agree on sanctions are weakening the bloc's unity. Although the 21st package became the most extensive in 4 years, its adoption required complex compromises, which the diplomat called a dangerous trend. 🇪🇺🇷🇺

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Lavrov on Alaska Talks: Who Actually Failed and Why Compromise is Inevitable

Politics 07/24/2026, 12:37

Sergey Lavrov responded to claims about the failure of the Alaska talks: in his view, a compromise was reached, but the West continues to arm Ukraine. 🇺🇸🤝🇷🇺

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Zelenskyy extends mobilization and martial law until the end of 2026

Politics 07/24/2026, 12:16

🇺🇦 Zelenskyy signed a decree extending mobilization and martial law until October 31, 2026. This is the 20th extension since the start of the war. #Ukraine #Mobilization

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