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New entry rules: Moldovan citizens face coercion into Russian military service and hours-long interrogations

Politics 07/07/2026, 13:11

The Moldovan MFA has warned citizens about the risks of traveling to Russia: men are detained at the border, interrogated for up to 12 hours, and coerced into signing contracts with the Russian Ministry of Defense. 🇲🇩🚫🇷🇺

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Head of the Polish President's Chancellery added to the 'Mirotdvorets' database for statements about 'Eastern Lesser Poland'

Politics 07/07/2026, 13:01

Zbigniew Bogucki, Head of the Polish President's Chancellery, has been added to the 'Mirotdvorets' database for statements regarding 'Eastern Lesser Poland'. The official was labeled an 'anti-Ukrainian propagandist', and his words were deemed a threat to national security. 🇺🇦🇵🇱

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Drones for Fighters: Poland Seeks a Compromise on Transferring MiG-29s to Ukraine

Politics 07/07/2026, 12:58

The Head of the Polish Ministry of Defence stated that the question of transferring new MiG-29s to Ukraine has not yet been resolved. Kyiv proposed an exchange: drones over two years in return for fighters. Warsaw is evaluating the proposal, insisting on the mutually beneficial nature of the deal rather than just aid. 🇵🇱✈️🤝🇺🇦

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NATO Secretary General: Europe and Canada to Increase Defense Spending by $258 Billion

Politics 07/07/2026, 12:54

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced an increase in allies' defense spending by $258 billion. Germany plans to double its military budget to 5% of GDP by 2029 to respond to Trump's criticism. 🇩🇪🇺🇸🛡️

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Macron in Damascus: France Returns Artifacts and Opens Doors for Business

Politics 07/07/2026, 12:51

Macron made a historic visit to Damascus, becoming the first French president in Syria since 2009. Leaders discussed TotalEnergies investments, security, and the return of 23 ancient artifacts. 🇫🇷🤝🇸🇾

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Stubb on the Frontline Situation: Ukraine Dominates, Russia Loses Ground

Politics 07/07/2026, 12:47

Finnish President Alexander Stubb stated that Ukraine is currently dominating the battlefield and is in the best position of the entire war. According to him, Russia has suffered its first net territorial losses since 2023, and public opinion in Moscow is changing. Stubb also emphasized that NATO needs Ukraine just as much as Ukraine needs the alliance. 🇺🇦🇫🇮🇷🇺

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«Survival is practically impossible»: Anton Milayev, great-grandson of Brezhnev, on the assaults on the Dnipro, debts, and refusal to return to Russia

Politics 07/07/2026, 00:18

Anton Milayev, the great-grandson of Leonid Brezhnev, who was captured by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, told about the reasons why he went to war: debts and propaganda. He admitted that he is afraid to return to Russia due to the risk of execution, and described the horror of the assaults on the Dnipro. 🇺🇦🇷🇺

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Day of Mourning in Kyiv Region: Aftermath of Mass Attack and Destruction in Vishneve

Politics 07/07/2026, 00:12

Day of Mourning declared in Kyiv region: 8 people killed in mass attack. 🕯️ Streets destroyed in Vishneve, dozens of homes damaged, over 600 residents evacuated. Head of RMA emphasized that Russia is deliberately targeting civilians. 🇺🇦🚨

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New defense financing mechanism for Ukraine: NATO prepares response to challenges until 2027

Politics 07/07/2026, 00:09

🇺🇦 Ukraine's partners have presented a new defense financing mechanism until 2027. 🇺🇸 Trump will meet with Zelenskyy in Ankara. ⚠️ Russia may launch a strike before the NATO summit.

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Kyiv among the bottom of The Economist's ranking: drop from 117th to 166th place amid night strikes

Politics 07/07/2026, 00:06

Kyiv dropped 50 positions in The Economist's liveability ranking, taking 166th place out of 173. The decline is linked to the war and infrastructure destruction. News of the new status coincided with a powerful missile strike by the RF on the capital and the death of a family in Kyiv. 🇺🇦🏚️📉

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Trump assesses Ukraine's successes: how long-range strikes are changing the US view of the war

Politics 07/06/2026, 23:17

Donald Trump personally praised Ukraine for its successes in long-range drone strikes, stating that Kyiv is "doing an excellent job." Zelenskyy believes this is changing the former US President's view of the war. A meeting in Ankara and a possible conversation with Putin lie ahead. 🇺🇸🇺🇦🤝

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Declassified aid scale: Poland reveals details of MiG-29 and Patriot missile deliveries to Ukraine

Politics 07/06/2026, 23:07

Poland has declassified details of military aid to Ukraine for 2022–2023: it involves 15 billion zlotys, MiG-29s, Mi-24s, and Patriot missiles. The Defense Minister expressed pride in the support, however, the country's president criticized the decision to publish the data. 🇵🇱🇺🇦🚀

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Zelenskyy: Attacks on Moscow Could Force Putin to Flee Beyond the Urals and Bring the War to an End

Politics 07/06/2026, 22:45

Zelenskyy told the Financial Times: massive attacks on Moscow could force Putin to flee beyond the Urals, bringing the war to an end. Kyiv has already proven the effectiveness of strikes by disabling the key Moscow Oil Refinery for several years. 🇺🇦🚁🔥

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The War Will Be Decided in the Sky: Zelenskyy Claims Initiative Seized and Russia Lost Control of the Sea

Politics 07/06/2026, 22:42

Zelenskyy stated that the outcome of the war will be decided in the sky, where Ukraine is already competitive. The President emphasized that Russia has lost control of the Black Sea, and the initiative has passed to Kyiv. 🇺🇦✈️🌊

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Strike Beyond the Urals: Ukrainian Drones Cover 3000 km to Hit Omsk Refinery

Politics 07/06/2026, 22:39

🚀 Ukrainian drones cover 3000 km to strike Omsk Refinery — Russia's largest plant! 🔥 Fire at the ELOU-AVT-11 unit. Kyiv: "Forcing Moscow to peace by force" ⚔️ #OmskRefinery #Drones #Ukraine

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Shot near Kyiv — a staged event in Grozny: how RBK and 'Novaya Gazeta' exposed Kadyrov's 2022 fake

Politics 07/06/2026, 22:32

🎥 Kadyrov's video "near Kyiv" is a fake! Filming took place in the basement of the "Akhmat" prison in Grozny. 🕵️‍♂️ The investigation by RBK and "Novaya Gazeta" revealed the details of the staging. #Kadyrov #Fake #Ukraine

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Destruction in Vishneve: Zelenskyy and Sviridenko Allocate Funds from the Reserve Fund for Reconstruction

Politics 07/06/2026, 22:29

Vishneve has suffered the most extensive housing destruction during the war. Zelenskyy and Sviridenko have allocated funds from the reserve fund for reconstruction. Hundreds of people have been evacuated, and hundreds of rescuers are working at the scene. 🇺🇦🏚️🚨

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"Window of Opportunity": How strikes on radars in the Bryansk region led to the destruction of an S-400

Politics 07/06/2026, 22:26

Operators of the 413th "Raid" regiment destroyed an S-400 launcher in the Bryansk region. The strike was carried out during a massive Russian attack on Kyiv. Covert work to blind radars paved the way for the destruction of strategic targets. 🚀🇺🇦🚫

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