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Ukrainian refugees with suitcases and children near a bus in Poland amid debate over special regime cancellation

Poland Against the 'Special Regime': Warsaw Demands Review of Status for Ukrainian Men in the EU

Politics 06/02/2026, 18:52

Poland is demanding a review of temporary protection rules in the EU, advocating for the exclusion of men of conscription age from the 'special regime'. Brussels is discussing scenarios for transitioning to national residence permits and changing rules for new applicants as early as after 2027. 🇪🇺🇺🇦

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People with umbrellas walking on a rainy street in Ukraine on June 3, illustrating the forecast for rain in Right-Bank regions

Weather in Ukraine on June 3: Cloudy, Moderately Warm, but Rain Possible on the Right Bank

Politics 06/02/2026, 18:45

🌧️ June 3 in Ukraine — moderately warm but cloudy. Rain possible on the Right Bank at night. In Kyiv — clearings, no precipitation. #weather #Ukraine #forecast

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Destroyed children's playground in Dnipro after Russian missile strike, with fire and rescuers in the background

The Price of a Night Attack: Mourning Declared in Dnipro After Russian Rocket Strike, Children Among the Victims

Incidents 06/02/2026, 18:33

A day of mourning has been declared in Dnipro following a night attack by Russia: 16 people, including children, have died. Rescuers have completed operations in the destroyed district, but strikes on the region continue. 🇺🇦💔

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Kyiv metro turned into a camp: people sleep in tents in station tunnels during a record night with 41,000 people

41,000 people in the subway: record night in Kyiv metro and new survival rules

Politics 06/02/2026, 18:29

Kyiv Metro set an anti-record: on the night of June 2, more than 41,000 people, including 4,500 children, took shelter in the subway. Due to the massive influx of passengers, the administration urged people not to set up tents and not to block evacuation routes. 🚇🚨

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Former advisor to Barack Obama reflecting on the 2014 events in Crimea and Ukraine

«Crimea caught us off guard»: Former Obama advisor reveals why the US did not enter the war for Ukraine in 2014

Politics 06/02/2026, 18:26

Former Obama advisor Ben Rhodes admitted that the US was ready to fight Russia for the Baltic states in 2014, but not for Ukraine. Intelligence was caught off guard by the annexation of Crimea, and Europe resisted tough sanctions. 🇺🇸🇷🇺🌍

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Rosneft employee in protective gear and helmet stands in front of an oil pumpjack, symbolizing the impact of the EU's 21st sanctions package on Russia's oil and gas sector.

EU's 21st Sanctions Package: A Blow to Rosneft, Lukoil, and the 'Shadow Fleet'. What Will Change Next Week?

Economy 06/02/2026, 18:22

The EU is preparing the 21st sanctions package: Rosneft, Lukoil, and the 'shadow fleet' are under attack 🛢️⚓. Assets may be frozen, and the oil price cap will be maintained at $44.10. Sanctions against Patriarch Kirill are also being discussed. 🇪🇺📉

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Friedrich Merz in front of the flags of Germany and the EU, discussing prospects and economic opportunities for 450 million consumers

Merz on the prospects of Germany and the EU: 'The best years are yet to come' and the argument about 450 million consumers

Politics 06/02/2026, 18:18

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, at an economic forum in East Germany, called for calm and stated that the country's best years are yet to come. 🇩🇪 As his main argument, he cited the numerical superiority of the EU market over the US: 450 million versus 350 million consumers. 📊

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Israeli Defense Minister during decision-making on continuing strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon

No Ceasefire: Israel Continues Large-Scale Strikes Against Hezbollah in Lebanon

Politics 06/02/2026, 18:15

Israel Katz denies ceasefire rumors: Israel continues strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon. 🇮🇱🇱🇧 The goal is demilitarization up to the Litani River and the disarmament of the group. Hundreds of thousands of people have already been evacuated from the Dahiyeh area. 🚨

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German citizen in the Ukrainian army: scandal in Chernivtsi region and statement by MP Mazurashu

Incidents 06/02/2026, 18:12

A scandal occurred in the Chernivtsi region: the TRC mobilized a German citizen whose Ukrainian citizenship was terminated back in 2017. People's Deputy Georgy Mazurashu called the actions of the recruiters "sabotage" and stated that the Embassy of the FRG has been informed about the incident. 🇩🇪🇺🇦

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Woman in Kyiv against smoke and fire after missile strike, on phone call, rescuers working in the city

Kyiv under attack: number of injured rises to 81, rescuers working in the city

Incidents 06/02/2026, 17:49

🔥 Kyiv under attack: number of injured rises to 81, 6 dead. Rescuers working on site, homes and medical facilities damaged. Russia used 70 missiles and 700 drones — including hypersonic "Zircions". 🇺🇦 #Kyiv #Ukraine #MissileStrike

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Russian ballistic missile on a launch platform, symbolizing the threat of escalation and increased terror against civilians in Ukraine

Escalation Scenarios: Expert Warns of Intensified Terror Against Civilians in Ukraine

Politics 06/02/2026, 17:52

Military expert Alexander Musienko warned: Russia will not abandon terror against civilians and may intensify attacks. The expert named two scenarios: a tactical shift to drones or escalation before negotiations in autumn. 🚀🇺🇦

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Close-up of Ukrainian banknotes with denominations of 100, 200, and 1000 hryvnias, illustrating the topic of cash and NBU reporting

Hryvnia in wartime: NBU reports record cleanliness of cash and shift to cashless payments

Economy 06/02/2026, 17:57

The NBU reported record cleanliness of the hryvnia: the level of counterfeits is three times lower than in the EU, and Ukrainians are massively switching to cashless payments. 🇺🇦💳 Updated banknotes with a patriotic slogan have already appeared in circulation, and small denominations have been finally replaced by coins. 🪙

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Donald Trump in front of the NATO flag, discussing the expansion of the US nuclear umbrella in Europe

Nuclear Umbrella Expands: US Ready to Deploy Weapons in New European Countries

Politics 06/02/2026, 17:41

The US is ready to deploy nuclear weapons in new European countries to reassure allies amidst troop withdrawals. 🇺🇸💣 Poland and the Baltic states show particular interest in expanding the "nuclear umbrella" due to the threat from Russia. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte assured that the continent's protection will remain unchanged. 🛡️🇪🇺

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Oleksandr Usyk with world heavyweight championship belts, including the WBC belt, on the arena background after victory

Usyk vs Kabael: WBC Mandates Title Defense and Issues Ultimatum to Champion

Sports 06/02/2026, 17:45

WBC officially mandates a title defense for Oleksandr Usyk! 🥊 The Ukrainian's next opponent will be undefeated German Agit Kabayel. Organization president Mauricio Sulaiman issued an ultimatum: refusing the fight threatens the loss of the title. Usyk is already ready for negotiations! 🇺🇦🇩🇪

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Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas speaking at a podium with the Estonian flag in the background, raising the issue of confiscating Russian assets following an attack on Ukraine

Zahkna and Budris: 'Appeasement Does Not Work' — Baltics Demand Confiscation of Russian Assets After Strike on Ukraine

Politics 06/02/2026, 17:37

The Foreign Ministers of Estonia and Lithuania, following a Russian strike on Ukraine, demanded the full confiscation of Russian assets and the isolation of the Kremlin. Margus Zahkna and Kęstutis Budris stated that appeasement does not work and that any negotiations with Putin are a mistake. 🇪🇪🇱🇹🚫🇷🇺

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Official AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE launch slide: GPU specs and $549 price point

AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE Hits Global Market: Specs and Price

Technology 06/02/2026, 17:35

AMD officially unveiled the Radeon RX 9070 GRE for the global market! 🌍 Based on the RDNA 4 architecture with 12 GB of memory, the card launches on June 1st, 2026. Pricing starts at $549, with the main goal being competition against the RTX 5060 Ti. 🎮💸

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Space capsule Starfall in Earth orbit, ready for testing to enable SpaceX orbital factories

SpaceX receives approval for Starfall capsule tests: a new step towards orbital factories

Technology 06/02/2026, 17:31

SpaceX has received FAA approval to test the new Starfall capsule. 🚀 The vehicle is designed for orbital manufacturing and rapid cargo delivery with ocean splashdown. This could mark the beginning of a new space economy and reduce dependence on the ISS. 🌍🏭

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Laptop featuring NVIDIA RTX Spark chip, outperforming Apple M5 in benchmarks

NVIDIA RTX Spark in Tests: ARM Chip Outpaces Apple M5 and Rivals M5 Pro

Technology 06/02/2026, 17:25

NVIDIA RTX Spark showed impressive results in tests: the ARM-based chip outperformed Apple M5 by 54% and nearly matched the M5 Pro. 🚀 Performance on battery power and the ability to run AAA games make this new release a serious competitor for the industry. 🎮💻

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