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Oil for Ukraine: Britain to auction cargo of detained Russian tanker Smirtos

Politics 06/25/2026, 21:25

🇬🇧 Britain to auction 98,000 tons of Russian oil confiscated from the tanker Smirtos. The proceeds of $44 million will go to aid Ukraine. The ship's captain is accused of circumventing sanctions and will remain in custody until trial. ⚖️🛢️

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Life sentence for espionage: How the SBU caught its former head, Dmytro Koziora

Politics 06/25/2026, 21:18

Former head of the SBU Anti-Terrorist Center Headquarters, Dmytro Koziora, was sentenced to life imprisonment for spying for the FSB. The officer passed secret data on critical infrastructure and the consequences of strikes on Kyiv. The operation to catch him was personally supervised by the head of the SBU, Vasyl Maliuk. 🚨🇺🇦

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Suspension of the 'Skelya' Regiment Commander: The Armed Forces of Ukraine Launch a Major Investigation Following Media Revelations

Politics 06/25/2026, 21:15

Commander Yuriy Garkavy of the 425th 'Skelya' Regiment has been suspended amid an investigation into 26 deaths at training centers. A commission from the General Staff and law enforcement officers are currently working within the unit. The Armed Forces of Ukraine have promised to hold those responsible accountable if the facts are confirmed. ⚖️🇺🇦

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Zelenskyy: Belarus is building military infrastructure near the Ukrainian border under Russian pressure

Politics 06/25/2026, 21:00

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Belarus is building military infrastructure near the Ukrainian border under Russian pressure 🇺🇦🇷🇺. The President emphasized that the construction of roads and ammunition depots serves no purpose other than preparing for aggression and called on Minsk to stop these steps for the sake of peace 🕊️.

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Lights are on: Ukrenergo gives recommendations for June 26 after emergency outages in Kyiv

Politics 06/25/2026, 19:21

Power outages are not forecasted for June 26, but 'Ukrenergo' asks to save energy in the evening and turn on powerful appliances during the day. This is due to the consequences of attacks on infrastructure and the need to balance the grid after emergencies in Kyiv. ⚡🇺🇦

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Winter 2025: Ukraine reshapes energy architecture to survive

Politics 06/25/2026, 19:08

Ukraine is reshaping its power grid architecture to withstand the coming winter. Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced the creation of 3 GW of new decentralized capacity and a transition to the "energy cells" model. 🇺🇦⚡❄️

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Skelya Regiment: Armed Forces of Ukraine Launch Major Investigation into Allegations of Torture and Abuse of Soldiers

Politics 06/25/2026, 18:58

The Armed Forces of Ukraine have launched an investigation into allegations of torture in the "Skelya" regiment following a media report. The Command stated: reputation does not justify violence. The SBI is already working on the facts, and witnesses are urged to come forward. 🚨🔍

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Brendon Williams: Putin's Nuclear Threats Are a Bluff Hiding Weakness

Politics 06/25/2026, 18:51

The head of the U.S. nuclear administration, Brendon Williams, called Putin's nuclear threats a "bluff" intended to hide the weakness of the Russian army. The official stated that the world is entering a new era where old methods of intimidation no longer work. 🇺🇸☢️🇷🇺

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France intercepts Russian tanker Deliver: new escalation in the fight against the shadow fleet

Politics 06/25/2026, 18:44

The French Navy intercepted the Russian tanker Deliver off the coast of Sicily. This is already the fourth vessel of the "shadow fleet" detained by Paris this year. Macron declared Europe's determination to block funding channels for the war, however, Moscow is discussing blowing up its own ships in response to create ecological blackmail. 🚢🚫🌊

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Lukashenko Announces Secret Talks with Zelensky Representatives: 'We Will Not Shoot at Mechanizers'

Politics 06/25/2026, 18:38

🇧🇾 Lukashenko stated that Zelensky's representatives were in Minsk. He called for negotiations and said: 'We will not shoot at mechanizers'. 🇺🇦 Repeaters for 'Shaheds' in Belarus have already been turned off — Zelensky reported this. #Lukashenko #Zelensky #Belarus #Ukraine #PeaceTalks

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Kinburn Spit: Ukrainian Flag and Fierce Fighting for a Strategic Bridgehead

Politics 06/25/2026, 17:17

Ukrainian troops have raised the flag on the Kinburn Spit, but fighting continues there. Dmitry Pletenchuk stated that the territory remains strategically important for Russia and is a zone of active combat operations. 🇺🇦🔥

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Marco Rubio Debunks Rumors of Trump-Putin Deal: No Agreements on Ukraine at Alaska Summit

Politics 06/25/2026, 17:07

Marco Rubio officially stated: there were no agreements on Ukraine at the Trump-Putin summit in Anchorage 🇺🇸🇷🇺. The Secretary of State debunked rumors of a deal, noting that only proposals were made. Earlier, Macron claimed Europe managed to thwart a plan to divide territories, but the Kremlin continues to insist on its goals 🗺️🚫

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Vladimir Space Communication Center and Orenburg GPP: Ukrainian Defense Forces Confirm Massive Destruction in Russia's Rear

Politics 06/25/2026, 16:57

The Ukrainian General Staff confirmed successful strikes on Russian rear objects: the Vladimir SCC was destroyed and the Orenburg GPP was halted. 🇺🇦🛰️🏭

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Jarosław Kaczyński to return the Order to Zelenskyy: harsh reaction to 'Banderites' and Lviv's debts

Politics 06/25/2026, 17:01

The leader of the Polish opposition, Jarosław Kaczyński, announced the return of the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise to Ukraine. The politician called this an act of loyalty to the President of Poland and a harsh criticism of Ukrainian elites, while also accusing the Mayor of Lviv of non-payment to Polish firms. 🇵🇱🇺🇦🚫

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Merz in Gdansk: A Lecture on Reconciliation and the Defense of Freedom in the Absence of Zelenskyy

Politics 06/25/2026, 16:54

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz drew a parallel in Gdansk between post-war reconciliation with Poland and current support for Ukraine. 🇪🇺🇺🇦 The speech took place in the absence of President Zelenskyy due to a diplomatic conflict with Warsaw over the UPA. Merz stated that Europe stands by Ukraine to defend freedom. 🛡️

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NMT in Wartime: Ombudsman Calls for Lower Passing Score Due to Shelling and Disruptions

Politics 06/25/2026, 16:51

Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets proposed lowering the NMT passing score to 130 due to the war. Applicants are taking exams under shelling and in inadequate shelters, which the Ombudsman considers a violation of children's rights. 🇺🇦📉

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Heatwave from Europe: Temperatures in Ukraine to Rise to +37°C

Politics 06/25/2026, 16:44

Ukraine is being hit by a heatwave from Europe: temperatures will rise to +37°C and above by the weekend. Meteorologists warn of dry heat following record-breaking temperatures in France, which claimed dozens of lives. ☀️🌡️

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Kilometer-long traffic jams and threat of destruction: what is happening to the Crimean Bridge

Politics 06/25/2026, 16:40

Satellites recorded a 10-kilometer traffic jam of 1,500 cars before the Crimean Bridge. The cause was intensified inspections, drone attacks, and residents' desire to leave the peninsula amid a crisis. Furthermore, a series of earthquakes creates a threat of destruction to the structure built with violations. 🚗💥🌊

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