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Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki makes a statement in front of the Polish and European Union flags, discussing the cancellation of the Ukrainian decree on UPA

Poland demands Kyiv repeal the decree on the UPA: 'The Russian narrative must not divide us'

Politics 06/03/2026, 13:45

Polish officials are demanding that Kyiv repeal the decree on the UPA, calling it a mistake by Zelenskyy. Ministers Sikorski and Kosiniak-Kamysz are calling for dialogue, fearing that historical disputes could play into the hands of the Russian narrative. 🇵🇱🇺🇦

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Woman in garden holding tomato seedlings under cloudy sky — illustrating May 2026 weather anomalies’ impact on Ukraine’s harvest

Weather in May 2026: How anomalies affected harvest and crop development in Ukraine

Science 06/03/2026, 13:48

May 2026 in Ukraine passed with sharp weather contrasts: from downpours and hail to anomalous heat in the south. UkrGMTC experts warned of risks to the harvest due to uneven moisture distribution and plant diseases. 🌧️🌾

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Adrien Rabiot in PSG jersey: French footballer whose transfer value is discussed in the context of Ukrainian players' prices

Zabarny loses value, Yaremchuk gains: new prices for Ukrainians in France

Sports 06/03/2026, 13:41

Transfermarkt has updated prices for Ukrainian footballers in France: Ilya Zabarny lost 5 million euros amid rumors of a move to "Liverpool," while Roman Yaremchuk rose in value to 3.5 million thanks to a productive loan at "Lyon." 🇺🇦⚽️📉📈

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Andrii Sybiha, Ukrainian Foreign Minister, addresses the UPA controversy and responds to Poland’s claims

UPA Scandal: Andriy Sybiga Responds to Poland's Claims and Urges Against Inciting Hatred

Politics 06/03/2026, 13:37

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga commented on the scandal regarding the conferral of the title "named after the Heroes of the UPA" on a Ukrainian special unit. He stated that the military chose the name themselves in honor of fighters against the empire and urged Poland not to incite hatred but to focus on fighting the common enemy — Russia. 🇺🇦🇵🇱🤝

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Stock market chart and stack of US dollar bills against a hand pointing at the screen — illustration for news on Ukraine’s currency rates on June 3

Currency rates in Ukraine on June 3: the dollar is at its highs, the euro is at 52 hryvnias. Where is it more profitable to buy?

Economy 06/03/2026, 13:34

The dollar is holding near local highs, while the euro is trading at the 52 hryvnia mark. 📉 We analyze where it is most profitable to buy currency today in the largest banks of Ukraine: from PrivatBank to Monobank. 💸

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Ukrainian tennis player in action on a clay court, symbolizing the fight for a spot in Wimbledon 2026 qualifying

Ukrainian tennis players Sachko and Podrez have been included in the qualifying draw for Wimbledon 2026

Sports 06/03/2026, 13:27

🇺🇦 Vitaliy Sachko and Veronika Podrez have been included in the qualifying draw for Wimbledon 2026! Podrez will continue her successful season after the final in Rouen, while Sachko will try for the first time to break into the main draw of a major. 🎾 #Wimbledon2026 #TennisUkraine

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Military trucks with 'Z' markings near Zaporizhzhia NPP building against reactor backdrop

17th Power Outage: Drone Strike on Substation Once Again Threatens Zaporizhzhia NPP

Politics 06/03/2026, 13:30

ZNPP lost power for the 17th time due to a drone strike on a substation. Emergency generators saved the situation, but the threat to nuclear safety remains. The IAEA calls for military restraint. ⚠️⚡ #ZNPP #IAEA #NuclearSafety

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Microsoft Project Solara concept: compact AI card device next to smart display, showcasing the shift away from traditional smartphones

Microsoft Project Solara: The End of the Smartphone Era? AI Card Announced, Windows Dropped

Technology 06/03/2026, 13:24

Microsoft unveiled Project Solara: an AI-powered badge card that will replace the smartphone. Inside is hardware on par with the iPhone 17 Pro, but based on Android, not Windows. The race with OpenAI has begun! 🤖📱

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Russian EMERCOM firefighters extinguish a fire at an oil terminal in St. Petersburg following a night-time strike

Night Operation: Strikes on Oil Terminal in St. Petersburg and Military Targets Deep Inside Russia

Incidents 06/03/2026, 13:20

🔥 Ukraine’s Night Operation: Strikes on Oil Terminal in St. Petersburg, Kronstadt, and Plant in Tambov Region. Zelenskyy: “Long-Range Sanctions Plan Is Working.” 30 Drones Shot Down Over Leningrad Region — But Port Fire Remains Uncommented. 🚨🇺🇦

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Rally with flags and torches honoring Ukrainian heroes, including Stepan Bandera, in the context of forming a list for the National Pantheon of Ukraine

40 Names in the Project: How the List of Heroes for the National Pantheon of Ukraine is Being Formed

Politics 06/03/2026, 13:17

A preliminary list of 40 names for the National Pantheon of Ukraine has been formed. Among the candidates are Konovalets, Emelyanovych-Pavlenko, and Kuk. Experts are discussing the balance between repatriating remains and creating cenotaphs for those who cannot be physically returned. 🇺🇦🕯️

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Worker on an oil platform adjusting a valve, symbolizing rising oil prices due to escalation in the Persian Gulf

Oil prices rise amid escalation in the Persian Gulf: Bitcoin crashes, while chipmaker stocks soar

Economy 06/03/2026, 13:13

Oil prices rise for the third consecutive day due to the failure of US-Iran negotiations and new missile strikes in the Persian Gulf. Against this backdrop, Bitcoin crashed to a two-month low, while chipmaker Marvell's shares soared by 32%. 📉📈

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A man refueling his car at a gas station, contemplating fuel prices in Ukraine. Comparative analysis of OKKO, WOG, SOCAR, and Ukrnafta networks on June 3.

Fuel prices in Ukraine: comparative analysis of OKKO, WOG, SOCAR and Ukrnafta networks on June 3

Economy 06/03/2026, 13:10

Fuel prices in Ukraine stabilized on June 3: a comparison of OKKO, WOG, SOCAR and Ukrnafta networks shows a significant price difference. Drivers can save by choosing the right gas station, especially at Ukrnafta, where prices are lower. 🚗⛽

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New Ajax head coach Michel Sanchez holds the club’s new red-and-white jersey with Ziggo branding, symbolizing a new era for Amsterdam and potential shifts in the futures of Ukrainian players Zinchenko and Tsygankov

Michel Sanchez appointed Ajax manager: how the Spaniard's arrival will affect Zinchenko's future and whether Tsygankov could return to Amsterdam

Sports 06/03/2026, 13:02

Ajax has officially presented Michel Sanchez as their new head coach, who has just left Girona. 🇳🇱🇪🇸 The arrival of the Spaniard directly affects the future of Oleksandr Zinchenko and could be a decisive factor for the transfer of Viktor Tsygankov from Trabzonspor to Amsterdam. 🇺🇦⚽

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Vladimir Putin against a blue screen, discussing Kremlin tactics in the context of the massive strike on Ukraine on June 2

Massive Strike on Ukraine on June 2: Kremlin Tactics, Casualties, and Infrastructure Consequences

Politics 06/03/2026, 13:06

🚨 Massive strike on Ukraine on June 2: 70 missiles and 700 drones, dozens of casualties, and infrastructure destruction. The Kremlin attempts to justify the attack, but the facts tell a different story. #Ukraine #Russia #AirDefense

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Golden trident on a banner staff as a symbol of Ukrainian statehood in the context of forming the National Pantheon

With Bandera, but without Yanukovych: how the National Pantheon is being formed and who will be on the first list

Politics 06/03/2026, 12:59

Ukraine has begun the reburial of liberation movement heroes at the NMCC. 🇺🇦 UGA commanders and other figures will be temporarily placed at the cemetery while the National Pantheon is being built. Melnyk and his wife were the first to return from Luxembourg. 🕯️

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Viktor Yanukovych at his desk in an office, illustrating the topic of Ukraine's national pantheon formation without his inclusion

With Bandera, but without Yanukovych: How Ukraine is shaping its National Pantheon

Politics 06/03/2026, 12:56

The Verkhovna Rada is preparing a bill on the National Pantheon based on the Portuguese model. The list of heroes is already there, but the rules exclude Yanukovych and require waiting 20 years after death. 🇺🇦🕯️

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Ukrainian soldier with a machine gun against a cloudy sky, ready to repel drone attacks

198 Drones in One Night: How Ukraine Repelled Russia's Mass Attack on June 3

Incidents 06/03/2026, 12:52

The night of June 3 passed under a barrage of attacks: Russia launched 198 drones at Ukraine. Air defense forces managed to shoot down 189 targets, but impacts were recorded at 7 locations. This is a continuation of the massive escalation started the previous day with a missile strike on Kyiv. 🚨🇺🇦

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Max Korzh and YAKTAK: Ukrainian artist YAKTAK explains why he stopped listening to Russian music after Max Korzh’s concert

YAKTAK on Max Korzh's Concert: 'Language is a Border'. Why the Ukrainian Artist No Longer Listens to Russian Music

Culture 06/03/2026, 12:42

Ukrainian singer YAKTAK responded harshly to the topic of Max Korzh's concerts with Ukrainians in the audience: 'Language is a border'. The artist admitted that he listened to Russian music before the war, but now cannot do so due to genocide. Read details about the scandals at the concert in Bucharest and the artist's position 👇🇺🇦

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