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Refat Chubarov in a business suit against a screen with graphics, discussing the situation in Crimea

Gasoline, Queues, and Drones: Refat Chubarov on How Reality is Changing in Crimea

Politics 06/05/2026, 00:51

Refat Chubarov spoke about the critical situation in Crimea: gasoline shortages, logistical collapse, and constant AFU attacks have turned the peninsula into a frontline zone. Residents are ready to endure privations for the sake of the speedy liberation. 🇺🇦🚛🛢️

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Ukrainian soldier in Truskavets uses VR goggles to control drones, participating in an aerial battle

Wild Drones: How Ukrainian Frontline Soldiers Staged an Aerial Battle in Truskavets

Technology 06/05/2026, 00:48

The main drone battle of this spring took place in Truskavets — the "Wild Drones" tournament. 19 crews from the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the National Guard from the front line competed in piloting the latest developments of the Ukrainian defense industry. 🚁🇺🇦

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Fire at ATB's main distribution center in Dnipro: flames burst from warehouse doors, thick black smoke fills the sky

Blow to logistics: ATB's main distribution center destroyed in Dnipro

Incidents 06/05/2026, 00:43

ATB's main distribution center destroyed in Dnipro. A direct drone hit caused a fire that was fought for a day. Losses amount to hundreds of millions of hryvnias, but there were no casualties among the staff. 🚒🔥🏭

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Monument to Mikhail Bulgakov on Andriyivskyi Descent in Kyiv, wrapped in plastic and ready for removal by municipal workers

Demolition of the Bulgakov Monument in Kyiv: Utility Workers Remove the Monument from Andriyivskyi Descent

Culture 06/05/2026, 00:40

The monument to Mikhail Bulgakov on Andriyivskyi Descent in Kyiv has been dismantled. The monument was removed by utility workers following a decision by the Kyiv City Council adopted in December 2025. UINP experts called the writer a symbol of imperial policy and Russification. 🏛️🚧

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Destroyed Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Yunakovka: ruins of an early classicism monument under scaffolding

Destruction of the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Yunakovka: The End of an Era for an Early Classicism Monument

Culture 06/05/2026, 00:33

In Yunakovka, Sumy region, Russian troops destroyed the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary — an outstanding architectural monument from the early 19th century. 🏛️🔥 The building, which stood for more than 200 years and survived world wars, was destroyed by guided aerial bombs. Only ruins remain of the church, which was depicted on the district's coat of arms.

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Marta Kostyuk with racket and ball on Roland Garros court after the final

Roland Garros Final: Marta Kostyuk Lost to Mirra Andreeva but Set a New Personal Ranking Record

Sports 06/05/2026, 00:37

Marta Kostyuk lost to Mirra Andreeva in the Roland Garros final, ending her winning streak on clay. Despite the defeat, the Ukrainian made tennis history and set a new personal ranking record. 🎾🇺🇦

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Ukrainian flag and coat of arms on military uniform, symbolizing allegations of torture in Uzhhorod military commissariat

Torture in the military commissariat: officials in Uzhhorod accused of illegal detention and beating of citizens

Politics 06/05/2026, 00:30

Facts of torture and illegal detention of citizens have been uncovered at the Uzhhorod military commissariat. Officials who handcuffed people to radiators have been detained and charged. The investigation continues, and higher authorities are being checked. 🚨🇺🇦

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Lecture at a Ukrainian military academy: officer teaching cadets, screen displays 'I BELIEVE IN THE ARMED FORCES OF UKRAINE!'

Deadline for submitting documents to Ukrainian military universities extended until July 1, 2026

Politics 06/05/2026, 00:23

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has extended the deadline for submitting documents to military universities and colleges until July 1, 2026. Applicants have been granted an additional month for preparation due to martial law. 🇺🇦🎓📄

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Viktor Rozovy in a cap and green sweater smiling, discussing love, hate, and future plans after injury

Viktor Rozovy: Love, Hate, and Future Plans After Injury

Culture 06/05/2026, 00:26

Viktor Rozovy revealed details of his personal life after divorcing Olga Merzlikina. 🤝 New love helped him survive the hate and rehabilitation. 💪 The comedian admitted he plans to marry, but his current focus is on his health. #ViktorRozovy #LihaSmikhu #NewRelationships

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EU Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi delivers a speech in front of the EU flag, discussing accelerated enlargement of the European Union for Western Balkan countries

Accelerating EU Enlargement: Costa Promises New Methods for Western Balkan Countries

Politics 06/05/2026, 00:20

António Costa stated the EU's readiness to accelerate the accession of Western Balkan countries to prevent their rapprochement with Russia and China. Leaders will revise the enlargement methodology at the Tivat summit. Meanwhile, Germany is urging to start negotiations with Ukraine sooner. 🇪🇺🤝🇺🇦

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US dollar bills overlaid on a stock market chart: dollar rate hits 44.37 UAH, hryvnia devaluation fears

Dollar breaks 44.37 UAH: why the rate is rising and whether to expect devaluation of the hryvnia

Economy 06/05/2026, 00:16

📈 The dollar is rising again — 44.37 UAH. But this is not devaluation: an expert explains why the euro is more important for Ukraine and why it is too early to panic 💶🇺🇦

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Firefighters in protective gear against smoke after attack on logistics terminal in Dnipro

Dnipro under attack: Russian forces strike the city for the second day in a row, logistics terminal on fire

Incidents 06/04/2026, 17:44

🚨 Dnipro under attack for the second day in a row! Russian forces have launched new strikes on the city, resulting in a burning logistics terminal. People have been injured, and the situation remains tense. #Dnipro #Shelling #UkraineNews

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Friedrich Merz shaking hands against a backdrop of greenery, discussing air defense and Patriot missiles

Ukraine proposes 'barter' of Patriot missiles to Germany: how Kyiv is trying to solve the air defense shortage

Politics 06/04/2026, 17:41

Ukraine has proposed a unique missile exchange scheme to Germany: immediate delivery of Patriots in exchange for future contracts. Zelenskyy admitted that due to the Middle East conflict, Ukraine is "in line" for US aid and threatened officials with dismissal for slow action. 🇺🇦🇩🇪🚀

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Oksen Lisovoy at meeting: rejects idea of optional math in NMT

Mathematics Will Not Be Abolished: Okсен Lisovoy Rejects the Idea of Making the Subject Optional in the NMT

Politics 06/04/2026, 17:37

Education Minister Okсен Lisovoy called the deputies' idea to abolish mandatory mathematics in the NMT absurd. The government will not support the draft law proposing to make the subject optional and will maintain the current exam model. 🇺🇦📉

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in traditional attire against a flag backdrop, discussing the agreement with Ukraine on education and minority rights

Agreement Details: How Education and the Lives of National Minorities in Ukraine Will Change Following Agreements with Hungary

Politics 06/04/2026, 17:33

Ukraine and Hungary have reached major agreements. Kyiv has agreed to amend the education law and expand the rights of national minorities: from bilingual signs to exams in the native language. 🇺🇦🤝🇭🇺

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Creative Sound Blaster Katana V2X: the sound card at the center of the scandal about PC hacking possibilities

Scandal Surrounds Creative Sound Blaster Katana V2X: How a Soundbar Becomes a PC Hacking Tool

Technology 06/04/2026, 17:29

🚨 Scandal with Creative Sound Blaster Katana V2X: Soundbar hacked via Bluetooth! 📶 A hacker can turn the speaker into a keyboard and steal data from your PC. The manufacturer refuses to release a patch, calling it a "feature". 🛑

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Ukrainian soldier with a combat drone in the field, illustrating strikes on Russian military targets

Strikes on 'Elastik' and the 'Svetlyak' Ship: The Ukrainian General Staff Reports New Hits on Russian Military Targets

Politics 06/04/2026, 17:25

The AFU General Staff reported large-scale strikes on Russia: the 'Svetlyak' ship was destroyed in the Sea of Azov and the 'Elastik' powder plant in Ryazan was damaged. An oil terminal in St. Petersburg, fuel depots in Crimea, and facilities in the Tambov region were also attacked. 🚁🔥

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Ukrainian soldier operates a drone, ensuring fire control over Horlivka and disrupting enemy logistics in the deep rear

Fire control over Horlivka: how Ukrainian drones paralyzed the enemy's logistics in the deep rear

Politics 06/04/2026, 17:21

Ukrainian drones have taken the occupied Horlivka under fire control: now all enemy equipment entering the city is destroyed. This is part of the large-scale "Logistics Lockdown" program paralyzing the enemy's rear. 🇺🇦🚁🔥

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