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    🌊 The West sinks Putin’s shadow fleet: France seizes tanker, India rejects Russian oil

    🌊 The West sinks Putin’s shadow fleet: France seizes tanker, India rejects Russian oil

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    Russia’s new “anti-drone” solution – dressing soldiers like giant penguins #shorts

    Russia’s new “anti-drone” solution – dressing soldiers like giant penguins #shorts

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    NEWSFLASH: Trump, Zelenskyy announce energy ceasefire in Ukraine

    NEWSFLASH: Trump, Zelenskyy announce energy ceasefire in Ukraine

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PUTIN'S COMBAT PENGUINS: Why do their "innovations" make even their own soldiers laugh?

PUTIN'S COMBAT PENGUINS: Why do their "innovations" make even their own soldiers laugh?

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🔥Over $1 billion in damages: Ukraine strikes Russian aviation #shorts

🔥Over $1 billion in damages: Ukraine strikes Russian aviation #shorts

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Aviation collapses, Asian mercenaries arrive – Kremlin patches front after AFU strikes

Aviation collapses, Asian mercenaries arrive – Kremlin patches front after AFU strikes

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⚡️I hope America will be able to stop the attacks on the energy sector, – Zelenskyy #shorts

⚡️I hope America will be able to stop the attacks on the energy sector, – Zelenskyy #shorts

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🛡 THE FRONT LINE HOLDS: 46 clashes in 24 hours and the real situation in the combat zone

🛡 THE FRONT LINE HOLDS: 46 clashes in 24 hours and the real situation in the combat zone

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The Baltic region is preparing for a NEW WAVE OF AGGRESSION from the Russian Federation #shorts

The Baltic region is preparing for a NEW WAVE OF AGGRESSION from the Russian Federation #shorts

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Germany to deliver 33 mobile combined heat-and-power plants to Ukraine, ambassador says

Germany’s ambassador to Ukraine, Heiko Thoms, has announced that Berlin will hand over 33 mobile combined heat-and-power plants to Ukraine in the near future. He made the comments in an interview with Suspilne.

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EUROPE IS PREPARING FOR WAR: Why is Brussels URGENTLY building DEFENSIVE INDEPENDENCE?

EUROPE IS PREPARING FOR WAR: Why is Brussels URGENTLY building DEFENSIVE INDEPENDENCE?

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Trump claims Putin agreed not to strike Kyiv, other Ukrainian cities 'for a week'

Trump claims Putin agreed not to strike Kyiv, other Ukrainian cities 'for a week'

"I personally asked President Putin not to fire on Kyiv and the cities and towns for a week," Trump said. "And he agreed to do that."

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Defense Ministry working with SpaceX to solve Russian use of Starlink on drones

Defense Ministry working with SpaceX to solve Russian use of Starlink on drones

Ukraine says it is working with SpaceX to stop Russian drones from using Starlink, after reports that satellite-connected UAVs are extending their range to strike deeper into Ukrainian territory.

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Ukraine: Russian forces establish headquarters and artillery in Myrnohrad amid heavy fighting

Russian troops have taken control of most of Myrnohrad in Donetsk region, setting up a commandant’s office, artillery positions and field headquarters in the city, according to a Ukrainian marine officer speaking from the area to Ukrainska Pravda. …

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NATO urges EU NOT TO RESTRICT arms purchases for Ukraine #shorts

NATO urges EU NOT TO RESTRICT arms purchases for Ukraine #shorts

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The AFU are the only army capable of STOPPING Russia: NATO to provide $90 billion for weapons?

The AFU are the only army capable of STOPPING Russia: NATO to provide $90 billion for weapons?

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'Repression cannot go unanswered' — EU sanctions Iran over protest crackdown, Russia support

'Repression cannot go unanswered' — EU sanctions Iran over protest crackdown, Russia support

European foreign ministers also agreed to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, said Kaja Kallas, the EU's chief diplomat.

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INVESTMENTS + REFORMS: EU prepares Ukraine for economic leap forward #shorts

INVESTMENTS + REFORMS: EU prepares Ukraine for economic leap forward #shorts

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Kyrgyzstan sues Russia in EAEU court over denial of health insurance to migrants’ families

Kyrgyzstan’s authorities have filed a lawsuit with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) court against Russia, accusing it of violating the rights of Kyrgyz labor migrants.

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China denies helping Russia produce Oreshnik missiles

China denies helping Russia produce Oreshnik missiles

The news comes after the Telegraph reported that China has sent Russia tools used to build Oreshnik warheads.

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WATCH! Glenna “Baby Doc” Manchego, US combat medic, reveals the truth from the front

WATCH! Glenna “Baby Doc” Manchego, US combat medic, reveals the truth from the front

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'Without power, without heat' — EU allocates over $170 million for Ukraine amid Russian attacks on energy

'Without power, without heat' — EU allocates over $170 million for Ukraine amid Russian attacks on energy

The funds will support protection assistance, shelter, food, cash aid, psychosocial services, and access to water and healthcare for Ukrainians affected by the attacks.

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🔥 ODESA UNDER FIRE, ZAPORIZHZHIA IN MOURNING: Will Europe save Ukraine's energy system?

🔥 ODESA UNDER FIRE, ZAPORIZHZHIA IN MOURNING: Will Europe save Ukraine's energy system?

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Same-sex couples find a haven in Taiwan

Same-sex couples find a haven in Taiwan

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This is our monthly supplemental issue on Taiwan!

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Ukraine to produce over 7 million drones in 2026 amid $120 billion defense push

Ukraine plans to marshal $120 billion for defense and security in 2026, drawing on its state budget, EU loans and assistance from international partners.

Ukrainian defense enterprises will produce more than 7 million drones of various types for the …