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Key to Europe: June 16, the European Commission may launch accession negotiations for Ukraine

Politics 05/29/2026, 14:34

European Commission prepares for a breakthrough: On June 16, a decision may be made to open the first negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU 🇺🇦🇪🇺. The change of power in Hungary and Budapest's new pragmatic approach have allowed the main veto to be lifted. Kyiv has rejected compromises and insists on full membership. 🚀

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Silhouette of a large cargo ship in the Black Sea against the backdrop of a sunset, symbolizing the operation of the maritime corridor

Night strike on Odesa: three ships ablaze and mass power outages in the southern region

Politics 05/29/2026, 14:34

Night attack by Russia on Odesa: 4,000 subscribers left without power, and three merchant ships are burning at sea. 🚢🔥 Fortunately, there are no casualties, fires are extinguished, and the maritime corridor continues to operate. ⚡️🛡️

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May anomaly: why frosts are back in Ukraine and when real warmth will return

Science 05/29/2026, 14:34

May in Ukraine has turned into a test of endurance: Scandinavian cold brought frosts down to -2°C and gusty winds. 🌬️❄️ Meteorologists warn: thunderstorms and hail will accompany the cooling, and real summer will only begin in June. How to survive this anomaly? 🌧️

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White ambulance with a blue cross and the inscription AMBULANCE, symbolizing emergency medical aid for those injured in the shelling in the Dnipropetrovsk region

The Price of War in Dnipropetrovsk Region: 12 Injured, Including Children, After Massified Russian Strike

Incidents 05/29/2026, 14:34

A new wave of shelling in the Dnipropetrovsk region has injured 12 people, including six children. Russian drones and missiles struck the Nikopol and Synelnykove districts, destroying homes and infrastructure. Among the injured are seriously wounded adults and children who require urgent medical assistance. 🚑🇺🇦

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Andriy Melnyk at the UN meeting table with a Ukraine placard during a speech on the air defense situation

Melnyk at the UN: The West must increase air defense aid to Ukraine by 10 times

Politics 05/29/2026, 14:33

Andriy Melnyk at the UN Security Council meeting demanded that the West increase air defense aid to Ukraine by 10 times. The diplomat stated that Russian propaganda itself has admitted to indiscriminate strikes on civilian objects in Kyiv. 🇺🇦🚀

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Collage with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the launch of a Patriot PAC-3 missile

Our own 'Patriots': Zelenskyy asks Trump to allow Ukraine to produce PAC-3 missiles

Politics 05/29/2026, 14:33

Zelenskyy has appealed to Trump to allow Ukraine to produce PAC-3 missiles for the Patriot system. 🇺🇦🚀 Kyiv wants not only to protect itself but also to supply missiles to the Middle East. The US has already granted such rights to Poland, but a decision on Ukraine has not yet been made. 🇺🇸🤝

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Debris of a Geran M206 drone on the street after an attack on Ukraine

Massive Strike: Russia Launched 232 Drones and a Ballistic Missile at Ukraine

Politics 05/29/2026, 14:33

🚨 Massive Attack: Russia Launched 232 Drones and a Ballistic Missile at Ukraine. Air Defense Shot Down 217 UAVs, but There Are Hits and Debris. Air Raid Alert Continues! 🇺🇦💥

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Three EU Countries Ignore Brussels: New Barriers for Ukrainian Exports

Economy 05/29/2026, 14:32

Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia continue to block the import of agricultural products from Ukraine, ignoring the demands of the European Commission and the norms of the new trade agreement. 🇪🇺🚫 Brussels insists on the abolition of unilateral bans, pointing to the political nature of the conflict. 🌾📉

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Nikol Pashinyan against the backdrop of political tension: Russia intervenes in the Armenian elections

The Price of Pashinyan's Defeat: How the Kremlin Mobilizes $50 Million and 100,000 Votes

Politics 05/29/2026, 14:22

The Kremlin is preparing a massive operation to sabotage Pashinyan's re-election: $50 million to transport 100,000 votes from Russia and secret support for the opposition. 🇦🇲🇷🇺 US intelligence is sounding the alarm about the Prime Minister's safety amid intensified disinformation attacks. 🕵️‍♂️

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a black shirt with a trident sits at a table, holding glasses and pointing with his hand, with a painting in the background.

New Wave of Attacks: Zelenskyy Warns Partners of Russia’s Impending Mass Strike

Politics 05/29/2026, 14:20

Intelligence detects Russia's preparation for a new massive strike against Ukraine. Zelenskyy warned Austria about the risks and urged partners to accelerate the delivery of air defense systems. 🚨🇺🇦

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Gmail Without Tracking: How Proton Mail Turns Your Google Account Into a Fortress

Technology 05/29/2026, 14:11

Stop choosing between Gmail convenience and privacy! 🛡️ Proton Mail has added support for Google accounts: now you can read mail without ads, trackers, and surveillance, staying on your old address. Find out how this technology works and where the catch is. 📧🚫

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Ukrainian Minister of Economy Alexey Sobolev at a government meeting

Deadline for Business: Critical Enterprises Must Confirm Status by September 1

Economy 05/29/2026, 13:53

Businesses have been given a clear deadline: by September 1, critical enterprises must confirm their status. Minister Sobolev reminded about the new drafting criteria, including raising the salary threshold to 26,000 hryvnias. ⏳🏭

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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico against the backdrop of a statement regarding the drone strike on Romania

Fico and Romania: 'Full Solidarity' While Calling for Dialogue with Moscow

Politics 05/29/2026, 13:43

Robert Fico expressed solidarity with Romania after the drone strike but called for restraint and dialogue with Russia. 🇷🇴🇷🇺 NATO condemned the incident, but Bratislava's position is controversial. 🔥🚁

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Launch of a Patriot surface-to-air missile system missile from a coastal area

Ukrainian Patriot: Why missile localization will take 10 years and what is preventing it from starting right now

Politics 05/29/2026, 13:32

Ukraine can set up the production of missiles for Patriot, but it will take about 10 years. Experts compare prospects with Poland's experience and note the complexity of technologies. While the world suffers from a shortage, and US factories cannot keep up with demand, Kyiv is forced to wait. 🚀🛡️

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Su-57D fighter jet in camouflage takeoff from the runway against the backdrop of urban development

Su-57D: How Russia is Turning a Fighter Jet into the 'Brain' for a Drone Swarm

Technology 05/29/2026, 13:32

Russia has unveiled the Su-57D — a two-seat fighter jet transformed into a command center for managing drones. 🚀 The second pilot now manages a 'swarm' of UAVs and missiles while the first engages in air combat. This is changing the rules of modern aviation. 🛩️🤖

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Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping against the backdrop of Russian and Chinese flags, illustrating the alliance of the two countries in the context of the war

Former MI6 Chief Reveals Kremlin's Main Support: Without Whom Russia Would Already Have Lost the War

Politics 05/29/2026, 13:32

Former head of British intelligence Richard Moore named the main reason why Russia is still waging war. In his opinion, without critical support from China, Moscow would already have lost. 🇨🇳🇷🇺🇺🇦

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Demonstration of foreign electronic components from Russian missiles and drones to European diplomats

Swiss Chips and German Electronics: How Western Parts Help Russia Attack Ukraine

Politics 05/29/2026, 13:32

European ambassadors were shown the "insides" of Russian missiles: chips from Switzerland, Germany, and the USA, produced this year, were found in them. 🇪🇺🚀 Ukraine demands closing loopholes in sanctions and strengthening control over the Belarusian "Integral" plant, which assembles weapons from Western parts. 🇧🇾🔌

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