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Moscow Failed: Sybyga on the Failure of Tactics to Intimidate EU Diplomats

Politics 05/28/2026, 02:16

Andriy Sybyga thanked the EU for refusing to evacuate diplomats from Kyiv under pressure from Russia. Moscow's intimidation tactics failed: Western countries remained at their posts and summoned Russian ambassadors for explanations. 🇺🇦🤝🇪🇺

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Speed of 500 km/h: How an Estonian Interceptor Drone is Changing the Rules of Air Warfare

Technology 05/28/2026, 01:51

Estonia has created the P4P interceptor drone, capable of reaching speeds up to 500 km/h. 🚀 This is a hybrid of a multirotor and a rocket, created specifically to shoot down "Shaheds." Ukraine is already testing the system, which could drastically reduce the cost of destroying enemy UAVs. 🇺🇦🛡️

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Politics 05/28/2026, 00:46

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600 Letters in One Day: How Zelenskyy Is Trying to Convince Trump to Save Ukraine's Sky

Politics 05/28/2026, 00:17

Zelenskyy sent over 600 letters to the U.S., including an appeal to Trump, demanding urgent air defense aid amidst new attacks. Ambassador Stefanishyna confirmed: the diplomatic offensive is already yielding results, but time is running out. 🇺🇦🇺🇸🚀

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From Boeing to Saab: Canada Shifts Defense Strategy and Chooses Swedish Aircraft

Politics 05/27/2026, 23:48

Canada has abandoned American Boeing aircraft in favor of Swedish Saab amidst threats from the US. Prime Minister Carney explained this as a necessity to reduce dependence on Washington and support local industry. 🇨🇦✈️🇸🇪

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Aeroflot on Sale: How Sanctions Force Russia to Dump Assets with Billions in Losses

Economy 05/27/2026, 23:20

Russia is forced to sell nearly a quarter of Aeroflot's shares at a loss of $170 million. Sanctions and a shortage of spare parts have turned the aviation giant into a problematic asset, which is now being shifted onto the shoulders of loyal banks and oligarchs. 📉✈️🇷🇺

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Armenia is no longer a dead end: Pashinyan responds to Lukashenko's threats and reveals new routes

Politics 05/27/2026, 23:20

Pashinyan firmly responded to Lukashenko's words that Armenia is "needed by no one." The Prime Minister stated that the country is turning into a global "crossroads" and will no longer depend on a single ally. Yerevan is developing new routes and preparing countermeasures within the EAEU. 🇦🇲🚂

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Oil Plummets as Tehran and Washington Clash Again: The Truth About the 'Secret' Deal

Politics 05/27/2026, 23:00

Oil dropped 5% on rumors of peace between the US and Iran, but Washington and Tehran refuted the 'secret' memorandum. 🛑🛢️ Reality proved more complex: there is no agreement, and the strait remains under threat. 🌊

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Macron's Nuclear Umbrella: Norway and Europe Change the Rules of Security

Politics 05/27/2026, 22:55

Norway has joined Macron's initiative to expand the role of French nuclear weapons in European security. 🇫🇷🇳🇴 Oslo also signed the strategic "Narvik Agreement" with Paris, cementing mutual defense and support for Ukraine. 🛡️🇺🇦

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The End of the Free AI Era: Meta Launches Paid Plans for Its Chatbot

Technology 05/27/2026, 22:39

Meta introduces paid plans for its Meta AI chatbot for the first time: ranging from $8 to $20 per month. Free access will remain, but with limitations. Behind this is Zuckerberg's plan to spend $600 billion on AI infrastructure 🤖💸

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Energy Sovereignty: How Ukraine Will Create 1 GW of New Capacity for Community Autonomy

Politics 05/27/2026, 22:35

Ukraine is launching a large-scale plan to decentralize energy: in 2026, projects totaling 1 GW will be financed. 🇺🇦⚡️ Minister Shmyhal explained the support mechanism for investors and how this will help communities become autonomous. 💰🏭

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Financial Leap: Parliament Prepares to Ratify €90 Billion EU Memorandum

Politics 05/27/2026, 21:54

The Verkhovna Rada is preparing for the urgent ratification of a €90 billion EU memorandum. 💰 The first tranche will go to defense, but success depends on meeting IMF requirements. 🇺🇦🇪🇺

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Empty Safe and Ambitious Plans: Why Trump's 'World Council' Didn't Get a Single Cent

Politics 05/27/2026, 21:45

Donald Trump's ambitious project to rebuild Gaza through the "World Council" has hit a dead end: the organization's fund has not received a single dollar of the promised $7 billion. 📉 Political uncertainty and lack of funding have paralyzed the structure, which the US President called a "royal court." 🏛️🚫

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End of the Blockade Era: EU Approves Start Date for Negotiations with Ukraine

Politics 05/27/2026, 21:20

The European Commission has named the exact date for the start of negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU — the first cluster will open on June 16. The change of power in Hungary became the key factor that allowed overcoming the long-standing blockade. 🇺🇦🇪🇺

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Urgent Signal to Trump: Zelenskyy Explains Why He Decided to Write a Personal Letter

Politics 05/27/2026, 21:02

🇺🇦 Zelenskyy explains why he wrote a letter to Trump: "We must act promptly." The war in Europe has continued for 5 years, while the world watches Iran. 🚀 Missiles are flying, air defenses are running out — US help is needed. #Ukraine #Trump #Zelenskyy

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Financial Diplomacy: Why NATO Abandoned Hard Quotas for Aid to Ukraine

Politics 05/27/2026, 20:56

NATO has abandoned the hard 0.25% GDP quota for aid to Ukraine, but this does not mean support will weaken. Ambassador Hetmanchuk revealed why abandoning fixed figures is a strategic victory and how the Alliance plans to solve the problem of uneven contribution distribution. 🇺🇦🤝🇪🇺

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Lithuania Creates a Drone Elite: How Viekšnoras is Changing the Game in Eastern Europe

Technology 05/27/2026, 20:42

Lithuania is betting on drones: General Viekšnoras has created a unified command for all unmanned operations — from reconnaissance to EW. 🇱🇹🚁 This is a response to growing threats and an attempt to systematize defense in conditions of instability.

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The Passion of the Christ 2.0: Mel Gibson Returns with a Dilogy That Will Change Cinema

Culture 05/27/2026, 20:31

Mel Gibson has officially announced a sequel to "The Passion of the Christ" in the form of a digilogy! 🎬 The first part will be released in 2027, the second in 2028. The director, who once invested his own money in the project despite studio rejections, is preparing a major event again. 🕯️

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