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Finland closes airspace over Kotka: how Ukrainian strikes on Russia affected neutral territory

Politics 07/04/2026, 23:59

Finland urgently closed the airspace and sea around Kotka due to a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia. Fighters conducted intensified patrols, but no threats were detected on Finnish territory. Restrictions were lifted 4 hours after the incident began. 🇫🇮✈️🚫

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Ukrainian National Pantheon to be created on the territory of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra

Politics 07/04/2026, 23:51

The Government of Ukraine has approved the location for the National Pantheon: it will be built on the territory of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. The project provides for the reburial of fighters for independence, but has already provoked a sharp reaction in Poland. 🇺🇦🏛️

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Tusk demands a 'clear signal' from Zelenskyy: how the dispute over the UPA and Russian disinformation threaten the Warsaw-Kyiv alliance

Politics 07/04/2026, 23:48

Donald Tusk demanded a clear signal from Kyiv regarding the UPA scandal, calling Zelenskyy's decision unfortunate. Warsaw awaits steps from Ukraine, while Russia attempts to ignite the conflict with fakes. 🇵🇱🇺🇦🔥

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Strike on Crimea: GUR destroys MiG-29 at 'Belbek' airfield, SBU launches a series of strikes on 'Saki'

Politics 07/04/2026, 23:34

New strikes on Crimea: GUR destroyed a MiG-29 at 'Belbek' airfield, while SBU launched a series of strikes on 'Saki' over a week, destroying at least 7 aircraft and hangars. 🚀✈️🔥

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Hazard lights do not grant the right to stop: how traffic rules debunk a popular driver myth

Politics 07/04/2026, 23:27

🚨 Hazard lights do not grant the right to stop anywhere! We debunk myths and explain the real traffic rules. Find out where you can and cannot park your car — even with the signal lights on. 🚗💡

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Zelensky proposes meeting with Putin in Konstantynivka: 'If the city is yours, come'

Politics 07/04/2026, 23:23

Zelensky challenges Putin to a meeting in Konstantynivka: 'If the city is yours, come to negotiate' 🇺🇦🤝🇷🇺. The President of Ukraine called the Kremlin's statement about the capture of the city a lie and urged Russia to back up words with deeds. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and DeepState maps refute the version of the city's fall.

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Strikes for thousands of kilometers: Ukrainian Armed Forces hit bridges, warehouses, and an oil terminal in St. Petersburg

Politics 07/04/2026, 23:20

The Armed Forces of Ukraine have expanded the geography of strikes: from bridges in Donbas to an oil terminal in St. Petersburg. Drone warehouses, command posts, and the Kronstadt port were hit. The General Staff confirms systematic work to destroy Russia's logistics 🇺🇦🚀🔥

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5,000 Drones in June: How Ukraine Counters Russia's Mass Attacks and Adapts Air Defense Tactics

Politics 07/04/2026, 23:13

In June, Ukraine destroyed approximately 5,000 Russian drones, with 55% of them shot down by interceptor drones. Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander Oleksandr Syrskyi discussed new air defense methods and the growing effectiveness of the country's defenses. 🇺🇦🚁

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Blow to Energy Sector: Russian Drones Attack Naftogaz Facility in Poltava Region

Politics 07/04/2026, 23:10

Russian drones attacked a Naftogaz gas production facility in the Poltava region on the morning of July 4. A fire broke out at the enterprise, production has stopped, and personnel were evacuated without casualties. This is part of a systematic attack on the energy sector ahead of the heating season. 🔥🇺🇦

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FSB Prepares Provocation: Fake Documents on Volhynia to Divide Ukraine and Poland

Politics 07/04/2026, 22:59

Ukrainian intelligence services have exposed an FSB plan: on July 5, fake documents about Volhynia will be released to sever relations between Ukraine and Poland. 🇺🇦🤝🇵🇱 Bortnikov is personally overseeing the operation to divide allies through bots and fakes. The Kremlin is trying to play on historical grievances again. 🚫🤖

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Putin Lied About Konstantynivka: Ukrainian General Staff Debunks Fake News About the City's 'Capture'

Politics 07/04/2026, 22:52

Vladimir Putin claimed the 'capture' of Konstantynivka, but the Ukrainian General Staff called it a lie. Colonel Andriy Kovtun confirmed: the city is under Ukrainian control, and 11 enemy assaults in July failed. 🇺🇦🚫🇷🇺

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Heatwave Halts Celebration: US Independence Day Parade Cancelled Due to Life-Threatening Conditions

Politics 07/04/2026, 22:49

The parade for the 250th anniversary of US independence has been cancelled due to deadly heat in Washington 🇺🇸🌡️. The heat index reached 46°C, threatening the safety of thousands of spectators. The situation has intensified the debate between the US and Europe regarding climate responsibility 🌍🔥.

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Massive Attack on Ukraine: 'Iskander', Kh-59, and 86 Drones — How Air Defense Repelled the Strike on the Night of July 4

Politics 07/04/2026, 22:45

🚨 On the night of July 4, Russia attacked Ukraine with an 'Iskander', Kh-59, and 86 drones. Air defense shot down most targets, but strikes hit 16 locations. Fires in Odesa, casualties in Sumy. ⚠️ #Ukraine #AirDefense #Attack

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Escape of the 'Orca': How Putin's Yacht Fled to the Arctic Under Escort of a Destroyer

Politics 07/04/2026, 22:39

Putin's yacht «Orca» (formerly Graceful) is urgently leaving Europe and heading to Murmansk under the escort of a destroyer. The vessel is covered with an anti-drone net due to Ukrainian UAV attacks on Russian bases. 🚢🛡️🇷🇺

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Summer holidays without benefits: free public transport for schoolchildren temporarily suspended in Kyiv

Politics 07/04/2026, 22:19

From July 1, schoolchildren in Kyiv no longer have the right to free public transport. For the duration of the holidays, the benefit has been replaced with travel passes offering a 75% discount, and free transport will return on September 1. 🚌🚫🎒

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Russia has weakened, but goals remain unchanged: Estonian PM calls for increased pressure on Moscow

Politics 07/04/2026, 22:06

Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal stated that Russia has weakened but has not abandoned plans to seize Ukraine. He called on allies to increase military support for Kyiv and accelerate the opening of negotiation clusters for the country's EU accession. Estonia has already increased military aid to 0.35% of GDP and is ready to do even more. 🇪🇪🇺🇦

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President's signature on a banknote: Donald Trump publishes photo of new $100 bill

Politics 07/04/2026, 21:53

Donald Trump has placed his signature on a $100 bill for the first time in US history. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called this a well-deserved recognition of the President's contribution to the economy, although legislation prohibits depicting living people on money. 🇺🇸💵

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NATO reshuffles forces: Europe fills the gap left by US troop withdrawal

Politics 07/04/2026, 03:59

Europe fills the gap left by US troop withdrawal: NATO changes strategy. The Deputy Supreme Allied Commander stated that allies have stepped up and agreed to increase defense spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2035. 🇪🇺🛡️🇺🇸

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