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Warsaw without veto: Kyiv does not expect Poland to block Ukraine's EU integration

Politics 07/02/2026, 22:29

Kyiv does not expect Poland to block Ukraine's EU integration with a veto. Serhiy Kyslytsya stated that Warsaw understands the benefit of opening clusters, although the Polish Minister of Defense previously made EU accession conditional on issues of historical memory. 🇺🇦🇵🇱🇪🇺

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Zelenskyy confirms contacts with Trump's team and hopes for a meeting in Ankara

Politics 07/02/2026, 22:15

Zelenskyy confirms dialogue with Trump's team and hopes for a personal meeting in Ankara. 🇺🇸🤝🇺🇦 Key negotiations are underway regarding air defense and the peace process. 🛡️

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48 Hours of Ukrainian Pressure: 12 Substations and Fuel Depots Hit by Drones

Politics 07/02/2026, 22:12

Ukrainian drones struck 12 substations and a fuel depot in Melitopol within 48 hours. Additionally, strikes were launched at the Kstovo refinery, where a fire broke out. 🚁🔥 #War #Drones #Energy

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Fired for status: how a row with a Ukrainian taxi driver cost a Polish official his career

Politics 07/02/2026, 22:04

Official spokesperson of a Polish voivodeship fired after a scandal with a Ukrainian taxi driver. The official threatened the driver with license revocation and instigated a scuffle. The Voivode called Matan's behavior unacceptable for a civil servant. 🚕🇵🇱🇺🇦

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Spy in the Academy: SBU Detains MoD Associate Professor Leaking Drone Blueprints to GRU

Politics 07/02/2026, 21:58

SBU exposed a spy in the MoD academy: an associate professor leaked drone blueprints to the GRU and sabotaged Ukrainian developments for a position in the Russian occupation administration. The traitor was arrested in his office and faces life imprisonment. 🇺🇦🚫🇷🇺

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Zelenskyy issues ultimatum to NATO: without missiles against ballistics, the alliance loses its meaning

Politics 07/02/2026, 21:44

Zelenskyy warned that without missile supplies against ballistics, NATO loses its meaning. The president issued an ultimatum to the alliance and is counting on Donald Trump's support regarding Patriot production. ⚠️🇺🇦🇺🇸

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Blackouts Cancelled, But Save the Lights: How Heat and Russian Attacks Affect Ukraine's Power Grid

Politics 07/02/2026, 21:22

Blackout schedules in Ukraine have been cancelled, but Ukrenergo asks people to save electricity due to heat and Russian attacks. The load on the grid has increased by 25% due to air conditioners. It is better not to use electricity in the evening — the system is operating at its limit. ⚡🌡️🇺🇦

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Large-scale expansion of the 'Shahed' plant in 'Alabuga': new satellite images

Politics 07/02/2026, 21:01

Satellite images have captured large-scale construction of new workshops in the 'Alabuga' SEZ near Yelabuga. The construction area has reached 340 hectares, and the production of 'Shahed' drones continues to grow. Ukraine is demanding a ban on the zone's advertising and has issued a warrant for its director for producing more than 13,000 UAVs. 🛰️🏭🚫

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The Energy Paradox: US Overtakes China in Fossil Fuel Investments Due to AI Boom

Politics 07/02/2026, 20:55

The US has overtaken China in thermal energy investments for the first time since 2016, investing $50 billion. 📉 The main driver was the AI boom: data centers require stable power, which spurred demand for gas turbines and caused an equipment shortage. 🏭⚡ #Energy #AI #Economy

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Su-57 as an Interceptor: Analysis of an Atypical Combat Configuration for a Fifth-Generation Fighter

Politics 07/02/2026, 20:38

Su-57 spotted in an atypical configuration with external armament: a fifth-generation fighter is being used for rear air defense and drone interception. Experts note this is a forced measure, while photos from an Aerospace Forces base have exposed issues with secrecy protocols. 🛩️🔍

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History as a Veto: How the Volhynia Dispute Became an Obstacle to Ukraine's EU Accession

Politics 07/02/2026, 20:34

The European People's Party has proposed making Ukraine's EU accession dependent on resolving the Volhynia dispute with Poland. The initiative could turn historical memory into a political veto capable of blocking negotiations. 🇪🇺🇺🇦🇵🇱

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Critical Shortage: Ukraine Urges 40 Countries to Immediately Transfer Patriot Missiles

Politics 07/02/2026, 20:31

Ukraine has appealed to 40 countries to urgently transfer missiles for Patriot systems as early as July due to a critical shortage of ammunition. The Ministry of Defense admitted that current stocks are insufficient to repel ballistic attacks, and stocks in some units are nearly exhausted. 🚀🛡️

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Blow to logistics: Red Cross warehouse with humanitarian aid destroyed in Kyiv

Politics 07/02/2026, 20:28

Ukrainian Red Cross warehouse destroyed in Kyiv: aid stocks worth 79 million hryvnias burned. As a result of a massive Russian attack, 320,000 units of cargo were lost, dealing a blow to the capital's humanitarian logistics. 🚨🇺🇦

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One million euro fine for a fake flag: France fines owner of Russian tanker Tagor

Politics 07/02/2026, 20:20

France has fined the owner of the Russian tanker Tagor 1 million euros for using a fake flag and refusing to obey the Navy. The vessel was detained in the Atlantic and is currently awaiting the completion of the guilt admission procedure. This is part of a large-scale EU operation against the Russian "shadow fleet." ⚖️🚢🇫🇷

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Fuel Crisis and New Support Measures: How Moscow is Solving Kaliningrad's Problems

Politics 07/02/2026, 20:13

Putin supported priority fuel supplies to Kaliningrad and allocated funds for ferries and airfares. Meanwhile, Crimea acknowledged a lack of large fuel volumes, which has already led to layoffs and transport stoppages. 🚛✈️📉

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Mourning in Tehran: Medvedev and He Wei to Lead Delegations at Ayatollah Khamenei's Funeral

Politics 07/02/2026, 20:01

Medvedev and He Wei will lead the delegations of Russia and China to the funeral of Ayatollah Khamenei in Tehran. The ceremony will take place in July 2026 and will gather leaders of Iran's partner countries. Strict security measures and restrictions for businesses have been introduced in the capital. 🇮🇷🇷🇺🇨🇳

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Biometric Collapse in Europe: Airlines Demand Halt to EES Due to 5-Hour Queues

Politics 07/02/2026, 19:51

The European aviation sector is demanding a halt to the implementation of the biometric EES system. 🛑 Due to glitches and queues of up to 5 hours in airports, carriers risk losing 140 million euros. 📉

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Duty-free access for 80% of Armenian exports: EU opens doors to Yerevan amid trade conflict with Russia

Politics 07/02/2026, 19:44

The European Commission has announced plans to eliminate duties on 80% of Armenian exports. 🇪🇺🇦🇲 Ursula von der Leyen's initiative, announced in Yerevan, aims to diversify trade against the backdrop of restrictions from the Russian Federation. 📉📈

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