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Donald Tusk Warns of Critical Months: Poland Prepares for Escalation Scenarios

Politics 07/03/2026, 22:47

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned that the coming months could be critical for the Baltic region. Relying on data from allies, Warsaw is intensively preparing for various escalation scenarios, including possible provocations and drone attacks. 🇵🇱🚨

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Ban on gadgets in Ukrainian schools: the bill was returned for revision, but the problem remains acute

Politics 07/03/2026, 22:44

📱 Phones may be banned in Ukrainian schools during lessons — but the bill was returned for revision. Schools currently decide for themselves how to limit gadgets. Meanwhile, children spend 70 minutes of class time on social media — JAMA data. #education #gadgets #schools

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300,000 Hryvnia for Service: How the Recruitment of Foreign Volunteers in Ukraine Will Change

Politics 07/03/2026, 22:40

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved new rules for foreign volunteers: service now entitles them to 300,000 hryvnia. 🇺🇦💰 Defense Minister Fedorov announced the opening of the market for private recruitment companies and the implementation of a unified "A to Z" logistics system. 🌍🤝

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First breakthrough in Ukraine-EU negotiations: Hungary lifts veto on one of the key areas

Politics 07/03/2026, 22:33

Hungary lifts veto on one of the key areas of Ukraine-EU negotiations! 🇪🇺🇺🇦 Budapest has agreed to launch the procedure to open the sixth block, covering security and trade. The official start is expected on July 14, although the remaining areas remain blocked. 📉🤝

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New Ukrainian-made carriages launched on Kyiv – Uzhhorod and Uzhhorod – Dnipro routes

Politics 07/03/2026, 22:27

Ukrzaliznytsia has launched new Ukrainian-made carriages on the Kyiv – Uzhhorod and Uzhhorod – Dnipro routes. A total of 18 units have been received since the start of the year, helping to cope with the shortage of seats. However, due to high load and the war, not all trains are yet equipped with air conditioners ❄️🚆

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Zelenskyy meets with UAV regiment commander Oleksandr Lyashko: national unity and frontline needs

Politics 07/03/2026, 22:23

Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with UAV regiment commander Oleksandr Lyashko. The main topics were frontline needs and the importance of social unity. The former MP, who has been fighting since 2022, now commands a unit in the Donetsk region. 🇺🇦🤝

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Sybyga and Sikorski in Warsaw: How Ukraine and Poland Decided to Bury Historical Disputes

Politics 07/03/2026, 22:17

The Foreign Ministers of Ukraine and Poland met in Warsaw to bury past grievances. Sybyga and Sikorski discussed historical disputes, exhumation, and military cooperation, acknowledging that tension plays into Moscow's hands. 🇺🇦🤝🇵🇱

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Urgent summons to the German Foreign Office: Beijing under pressure over rumors of Russian soldier training

Politics 07/03/2026, 22:10

The German Foreign Office summoned the Chinese ambassador for an urgent talk due to rumors of secret training of Russian military personnel in China. Berlin considers Beijing's support a threat to its security, although Moscow and China officially deny conducting joint exercises. 🇩🇪🇨🇳🚫

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Zelenskyy claims Ukrainian defense industry has reached a new level: production volumes may surpass Russia's

Politics 07/03/2026, 22:02

Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine has reached weapon production volumes capable of surpassing Russia's capabilities in the future. 🔫 Priorities include drones, missiles, and EW systems. 💸 1 billion UAH has already been allocated for explosive production for six factories. 🚀

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Zelenskyy to accelerate production of ballistic missiles and make air defense the top priority of diplomacy

Politics 07/03/2026, 21:56

🚀 Zelenskyy announced the acceleration of the production of domestic ballistic missiles and air defense systems. 🛡️ In the coming days, sky protection will become the main priority of Ukrainian diplomacy. 🇺🇦 The defense industry is working on new technologies, including laser systems and interceptor drones.

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Strikes on Crimea and the Front: Ukrainian Forces Destroy Bridge Across Krasnogvardeysky Canal and Eliminate Enemy Communication Nodes

Politics 07/03/2026, 21:53

Ukrainian Forces deliver a powerful blow to logistics in Crimea: the bridge across the Krasnogvardeysky Canal is destroyed and EW nodes are eliminated. On the front, a drone control point and a command post in Zaporizhzhia are hit. 🚂💥

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Crisis Before the Summit: Italy and Poland Block NATO Consensus on Ukraine and Infrastructure

Politics 07/03/2026, 21:49

Before the summit in Ankara, NATO faces a split: Italy demands removing deadlines for aid to Ukraine, while Poland and Turkey argue over billions for pipelines. 🔥🇺🇦🇵🇱🇹🇷

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Fines in 'Rezerv+': Why paying one doesn't guarantee peace of mind

Politics 07/03/2026, 21:39

Paying a fine in 'Rezerv+' does not always solve the problem: lawyers report that new fines may appear a few hours after old ones are paid. We look at how the system works and why amounts can rise to 34,000 hryvnias. ⚖️📱

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Vatican Opposes Sanctions: Italy and Bulgaria Sabotage EU Plans to Ban Patriarch Kirill

Politics 07/03/2026, 21:35

Italy and Bulgaria have blocked EU plans to impose sanctions against Patriarch Kirill. 🇮🇹🇧🇬 The Vatican spoke out against restrictions on the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, while Greece and Malta opposed freezing oil prices. The 21st package of measures risks failing due to internal disagreements. 🚫🇷🇺

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Politics vs. Economics: How Ukraine is Curbing Tariff Growth Amidst War

Politics 07/03/2026, 21:28

Amidst the war, Ukraine is consciously curbing the growth of utility tariffs despite the sector's billion-dollar debts. Deputy Prime Minister Kuleba called this a political decision to protect the population, while prices for gas and electricity are fixed until 2026–2027. 🔥⚡🇺🇦

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From Patriotism to Pragmatism: Why Ukrainians Are Increasingly Choosing to Stay Home

Politics 07/03/2026, 21:08

Ukrainians are planning to leave the country less frequently: the share of those wishing to obtain temporary protection has dropped from 41% to 33%. Pragmatism is replacing patriotism—people are staying for housing, family, and quality of life, although pessimism regarding the future of the war is growing. 🇺🇦📉

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Heat and Overload: Emergency Power Outages in Ukraine on the Evening of July 3

Politics 07/03/2026, 21:11

On the evening of July 3, power was urgently cut off in Ukraine due to heat and grid overload 🌡️⚡️. Emergency restrictions were introduced in Kyiv and several regions as air conditioners increased the load by 25%. Energy workers are asking to save electricity until 23:00.

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Poland will not change its course of supporting Ukraine but will demand 'goodwill' from Kyiv: Tusk statement

Politics 07/03/2026, 20:57

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that Warsaw will continue to support Ukraine but demands goodwill from Kyiv to reduce tensions. Tusk emphasized that Poland cannot be the only side showing leniency and called for an honest dialogue about the past. 🇵🇱🇺🇦

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