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Estonian FM Calls Downed Ukrainian Drones in NATO 'Acceptable Cost' for Strikes on Russia

Politics 06/29/2026, 12:44

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated in an interview with the Financial Times that the fall of Ukrainian drones in NATO countries is an 'acceptable cost' for strikes on Russian infrastructure. The diplomat linked this to the need to pressure oil exports through the Baltic and called Moscow's accusations of complicity unfounded. 🇪🇪🇺🇦🇷🇺

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East Asia as a New Arena: Ukraine Shifts Diplomatic Strategy

Politics 06/29/2026, 12:35

Ukraine is shifting its diplomatic strategy, offering East Asian countries an exchange of technology and war experience for investment. Minister Andrii Sybyga is embarking on a regional tour to discuss cooperation with Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. 🇺🇦🤝🌏

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Heatwave and Peak Load: 'Ukrenergo' Urges Ukrainians to Save Electricity on the Evening of June 29

Politics 06/29/2026, 12:16

On Monday, June 29, Ukrainians are advised to save electricity in the evening due to peak load and heat. 'Ukrenergo' asks to shift the use of powerful appliances to daytime when solar plants are operating. In several regions, schedules of possible outages for June 30 are already being published. ⚡🌡️📉

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Klichko will not be fired: how the management of Kyiv's winter preparation will change after the NSDC meeting

Politics 06/29/2026, 12:06

Vitali Klitschko is not planned to be fired at the NSDC meeting, but the management of Kyiv's winter preparation will change: Petr Panteleev will receive expanded powers and financial independence to resolve heating issues. 🏙️🔥 #Kyiv #Winter2025 #NSDC

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Trap for the 'Elite': How GUR Special Forces Foiled a VDV Propaganda Operation in Zaporizhzhia

Politics 06/29/2026, 11:46

GUR special forces set a trap for 'elite' VDV paratroopers in Zaporizhzhia. 🇷🇺 The enemy went to shoot propaganda but fell under the fire of Ukrainian reconnaissance. Exclusive details of the operation and video of the mission. 🇺🇦🔥

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MP from 'Servant of the People' detained by NABU for systematic evasion of court proceedings in a bribery case

Politics 06/29/2026, 11:43

NABU has detained Sergey Kuzminych, an MP from 'Servant of the People', for systematically evading court proceedings. The politician is accused of accepting a large bribe in 2022 for influencing state procurements of medical equipment in Zhytomyr. 🚨🇺🇦

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Putin at the United Russia Congress: New Fabrications about 'Victories' and Ignoring the Domestic Crisis

Politics 06/29/2026, 11:30

Putin at the United Russia Congress again fabricated 'victories' for the army and 'defeats' for the Armed Forces of Ukraine 🇷🇺🇺🇦. ISW analysts call this an attempt to hide real problems within the country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine mocked the Kremlin's bravado 😏

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Passport booklet in Ukraine: when replacement with an ID card is mandatory and when it is not

Politics 06/29/2026, 11:24

The 1994 model passport booklet in Ukraine has not lost its validity and remains a valid document. The SMS confirmed: replacement with an ID card is mandatory only in specific cases, while for others it is voluntary. Meanwhile, a passport is obtained free of charge for the first time, but a fee must be paid for a subsequent replacement. 🇺🇦📄

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Lukashenko in Beijing: Xi Jinping calls relations with Minsk a historical peak

Politics 06/29/2026, 11:11

Lukashenko arrived in Beijing on an unexpected visit and met with Xi Jinping. The Chinese leader called relations with Minsk a "historical peak," while the Belarusian president spoke of global cooperation. The visit takes place against the backdrop of Lukashenko's demands to Russia not to drag his country into the war. 🇨🇳🤝🇧🇾

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108 Drones: How the Ukrainian Armed Forces Repelled Russia's Mass Attack on the Night of June 29

Politics 06/29/2026, 11:08

On the night of June 29, Russia attacked Ukraine with 108 drones. The Armed Forces of Ukraine shot down 82 UAVs, but the threat remains. Amidst the escalation in the Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia regions, civilians were killed and injured. 🚨🇺🇦

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The End of the Destroyer Era: Britain Shifts Naval Strategy to Counter Russia in the Atlantic

Politics 06/29/2026, 11:04

Britain has abandoned the construction of destroyers in favor of drones and hybrid vessels due to the threat from Russia in the Atlantic. 🇬🇧⚓️ The Ministry of Defense allocated £14.5 billion for modernization, and commandos will receive funds to intercept the "shadow fleet." 🇷🇺🚫

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Emergency summit in Jurata: The Baltics and Poland unite before Ankara, trying to save relations with Kyiv

Politics 06/29/2026, 10:54

Polish President Nawrocki gathered Baltic and Romanian leaders in Jurata to prepare for the NATO summit. The main topics were uniting before Ankara and Lithuania's attempt to quell the conflict between Warsaw and Kyiv over the scandal involving the Order and the UPA. 🇵🇱🇺🇦🤝

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Poland hands Germany a plan for payments to Nazi victims: conditions, amounts, and Tusk's ultimatum

Politics 06/29/2026, 10:47

Poland has handed Germany a plan for annual payments of 10,000 zlotys to Nazi victims. Prime Minister Tusk has given Berlin a deadline until the end of 2026, threatening to finance the program independently. 🇵🇱🤝🇩🇪💰

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African heatwave in Ukraine: on June 29, temperatures will rise to +38°C with no rain

Politics 06/29/2026, 10:40

On June 29, Ukraine is expecting a real African heatwave: on the Right Bank, temperatures will rise to +38°C without a single drop of rain. Meteorologists warn of the risk of air heating up to +40°C in the coming days. 🌡️☀️🇺🇦

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Israel Officially Recognizes Armenian Genocide: End of an Era of Diplomatic Silence

Politics 06/29/2026, 10:37

Israel has officially recognized the Armenian Genocide, supporting the decision with the entire Cabinet of Ministers for the first time in history. The Foreign Minister Gideon Saar initiated the move, citing the moral duty of the Jewish people. Diplomatic silence, dictated by relations with Turkey and Azerbaijan, was broken against the backdrop of escalating regional conflicts in 2026. 🇮🇱🇦🇲🕊️

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Zyuganov Calls for Confiscating 130 Trillion Rubles from Citizens: Russia on the Brink of Financial Collapse

Politics 06/29/2026, 10:26

The head of the CPRF, Gennady Zyuganov, called for the confiscation of 130 trillion rubles from citizens for the needs of the army. Against the backdrop of a budget deficit of 6 trillion rubles and falling oil prices, the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation is preparing laws to access pension savings. 💸📉

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Poland Purchases Swedish Saab Submarines: Details of the 20 Billion Zloty Contract

Politics 06/29/2026, 10:22

Poland signs a 20 billion zloty contract with Saab for the supply of the latest submarines for the Baltic 🇵🇱🇸🇪. The first submarine will appear in 2030, but crew training will begin earlier with the help of a transferred training vessel. This is part of the deterrence strategy and the "Orka" fleet modernization program. 🚢🛡️

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A Trap for the Poor: How Peruvians Are Deceptively Recruited into the Russian Army

Politics 06/29/2026, 10:19

A large-scale recruitment scheme targeting Peruvian citizens has been exposed in Russia: they were promised jobs as guards with a $4,000 salary but were sent to the front lines in Ukraine. Hundreds of Latin Americans have found themselves trapped, and the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has already sent dozens of requests to Moscow to save them. 🇵🇪🇷🇺🚨

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