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Andriy Kovalenko in a black jacket against a dark background, harshly assessing Putin's statements about the war

The Price of 'Offensives': Kovalenko Exposes Putin's Fantasies About the End of the War

Politics 05/29/2026, 22:31

Andriy Kovalenko harshly responded to Putin's claims about the imminent end of the war: behind the words of 'offensive' lies a conveyor belt of death and tens of thousands of corpses per month. 📉 The Russian economy has collapsed, and the rate of territory capture has halved, but the Kremlin continues to live in illusions. 🇷🇺💀

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Russian strategic bomber Tu-95MS in flight against a blue sky, symbolizing the threat of air attacks

FSB Center in Kuban: How Russia Built Strike Routes and Why Completely 'Blinding' the Enemy is Impossible

Politics 05/29/2026, 22:19

How does Russia prepare strikes against Ukraine and why destroying one FSB center won't stop the enemy completely? 🇷🇺🚫 We analyze the role of intelligence data and allied satellites in planning attacks. 🛰️🇺🇦

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Destroyed facade of a building with a McDonald's sign against the backdrop of war destruction in Kyiv

The Cost of War in Lukiyanivka: Why Traders Are Unlikely to Receive State Compensation

Politics 05/29/2026, 22:10

After the strike on Lukiyanivka, more than 190 people applied for compensation, but authorities warned that traders are unlikely to receive help. 🏚️ State support programs are focused on production, not trade. Entrepreneurs face a difficult struggle for survival. 💸

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Yellow barrels with a radiation hazard symbol on a yellow background, illustrating the topic of nuclear uranium

Atomic diplomatic move: Kazakhstan ready to accept Iranian uranium

Politics 05/29/2026, 22:07

Kazakhstan ready to become a guarantor of nuclear security: the country has offered to accept Iran's uranium. This could be the key to unlocking negotiations between the US and Tehran. 🇰🇿🇮🇷☢️

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Wrecked BMW and Skoda cars after a fatal accident involving teenagers near Kiev

Fatal Teenage Chase: Tragedy on the Road Near Kiev Claims the Life of a 17-Year-Old Driver

Incidents 05/29/2026, 21:34

A tragedy occurred near Kiev: a 17-year-old Skoda driver died in a car accident involving two teenagers. A 15-year-old schoolboy was driving the BMW. The police have launched an investigation under three articles of the Criminal Code. 🚗💔

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PSG footballer in a red kit with a ball on the field during a Champions League match

Battle for the Cup: Ilya Zabarny in PSG's Squad for the Champions League Final Against Arsenal

Sports 05/29/2026, 21:28

PSG has named their squad for the Champions League final against Arsenal: Ilya Zabarny is on the list! 🇺🇦🏆 The match will take place on May 30 in Budapest, and in the Parisians' defense, Hakimi and Dembélé have returned. Watch the broadcast on MEGOGO! ⚽🔥

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Romanian air defense system on a training ground

Drone in Galați: How the Incident with a Russian UAV Prompted Romania to Demand Accelerated Air Defense Deliveries from NATO

Politics 05/29/2026, 21:25

Romania is demanding that NATO accelerate air defense deliveries after a Russian drone crashed into a residential building in Galați. Bucharest is closing the Russian consulate in Constanța and expelling the consul. 🇷🇴🚀

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The South Without the Kakhovka Reservoir: How NAS Scientists Predict an Ecological and Economic Catastrophe

Incidents 05/29/2026, 21:10

NAS scientists have warned of catastrophic consequences of losing the Kakhovka reservoir: southern agriculture has lost up to 98% of its land, and rivers may disappear within 50 years. 🌊🚜 Restoring the dam is only part of the solution to the global water supply problem. ⚠️

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Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Tănasă at a press conference discussing the incident with the Russian drone

Drone in Galați: Romania Closes Russian Consulate and Demands Accelerated Air Defense Deliveries from NATO

Politics 05/29/2026, 20:53

Romania is closing the Russian consulate in Constanța and demanding accelerated air defense deliveries from NATO after a Russian drone crashed into a residential building in Galați. 🇷🇴🇷🇺 F-16 fighters did not shoot down the UAV due to the risk to the civilian population. 🚁🔥

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Vladislav Vlasjuk at a desk with documents and a pencil, demonstrating missile and drone fragments at a briefing

Inside Russian Rockets: What the Debris Reveals and Why Sanctions Fail to Stop the Strikes

Politics 05/29/2026, 20:40

🔍 Vlasjuk showed journalists the insides of Russian missiles: from Kh-101 to Oreshnik. Sanctions are working, but Russia is restructuring supply chains — now with more Chinese components. ⚠️ Strikes are increasing, and components from 2025–2026 are already on the way. #Ukraine #Sanctions #Missiles

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View of snow-capped Mount Rainier with a lahar hazard zone map in the bottom right corner

The Silent Killer: Why Mount Rainier is More Dangerous Than an Eruption and How It Threatens 60,000 People

Incidents 05/29/2026, 20:29

Mount Rainier is not just a beautiful peak but a potential threat to 60,000 residents of Washington. Scientists warn of the risk of catastrophic mudflows (lahars) that can sweep away cities in 30 minutes even without a volcanic eruption. 🏔️⚠️

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Singer DREVO and his bride Yana Rudnyk in wedding attire sitting in a car

DREVO and Yana Rudnyk: How the Wedding of the Creator of the Hit 'Smaragdove Nebo' and His Muse Went

Culture 05/29/2026, 20:24

DREVO officially married Yana Rudnyk! 🤵👰 The couple that created the hit 'Smaragdove Nebo' shared the first shots from the wedding. Find out how the newlyweds looked and how the muse became the artist's wife. 💍✨

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Vladimir Putin with a microphone during a speech, illustrating the theme of criticism of his economic policy

Economic Boomerang: How Putin's Actions Backfire on Russia Itself

Politics 05/29/2026, 20:27

Der Spiegel: Putin, not being an economist, makes decisions that hit Russia itself 🇷🇺💸. Experts talk about "shooting oneself in the foot" and an economic boomerang. What's next? 🤔

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Forward Baboukar Faal in FC Karpaty kit celebrating a goal before transferring to Viktoria Plzen

Millions in Two Days: Karpaty Sold Two Leaders to the Czech Republic and Earned a Record Sum from Transfers

Sports 05/29/2026, 20:23

Karpaty held a grand sale: in two days, the club sold goalkeeper Domchak and forward Faal to the Czech Republic, earning millions of euros from transfers! 🇨🇿⚽️💸

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Silhouettes of missiles against a sunset with the moon, symbolizing the Russian attack on Ukraine

Missiles Over Ukraine: How Events Are Developing in Kyiv and Western Regions

Politics 05/29/2026, 19:55

🚨 Missiles Over Ukraine: Explosions in Kyiv and Cruise Missiles Heading West. Authorities Urge Residents to Seek Shelter Immediately. Stay Vigilant! 🌑💥

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Scene from the series ‘Off Campus’: Dean and Ellie look at each other with tense expressions — a hint at the development of their relationship in Season 2

Off Campus: Season 2 — New Passions, Justin’s Exit, and the Continuation of Dean and Ellie’s Story

Culture 05/29/2026, 19:53

🎬 ‘Off Campus’ is back! Season 2 already in development: Dean and Ellie back in the spotlight, Justin exits, and new heroes change the rules of the game. 💔🔥

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Romanian President Nicolae Iohannis at a press conference after the incident with the Russian drone in Galați

Runaway Drone: How Ukrainian Air Defense Accidentally Sent a 'Geran' to Visit the Romanians

Politics 05/29/2026, 19:29

The Romanian president explained: the drone that fell in Galați was shot down by Ukrainian air defense and accidentally crashed into a residential building. NATO cannot yet ensure protection due to risks for citizens and neighbors. 🇷🇴🇺🇦🚁

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