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The EU has agreed to open the first accession negotiations cluster with Ukraine and Moldova – Cluster 1 – Fundamentals, calling the move a historic step and a reward for the two countries’ resilience and reforms amid Russia’s war.
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Latvian Defense Minister Melnis arrived in Kyiv for his first official foreign visit to hold high-level meetings with Ukrainian officials.
The talks will focus on expanding military cooperation, increasing Latvian industrial support for Ukraine’s defense sector, and exploring joint defense production ventures.
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Zelensky announced a major military reform including higher pay, new infantry contracts, and fixed service terms of 10–24 months.
Rear pay would rise to Hr.30,000 ($667), with frontline contracts averaging Hr.300,000 ($6,667). The plan also expands foreign recruitment and simplifies troop transfers amid ongoing wartime strain.
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Zelensky has imposed sanctions on a Russian judge linked to the case of Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna, who died in Russian captivity.
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Russia is on the brink of a “social explosion,” a Russian lawmaker has warned, citing mounting war losses, corruption and growing economic hardship.
Communist Party MP Markhaev blasted soaring utility bills, deepening inequality and the Kremlin’s failure to present a clear plan for ending the war in Ukraine, warning that public frustration is reaching dangerous levels.
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Zelensky has urged Ukrainians to pay close attention to air raid alerts in the coming days.
The president warned of a heightened threat and called on citizens not to ignore air raid sirens. He did not provide further details about the reason for the warning.
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Ukraine is set to seek an additional $20 billion in military aid at next week’s Ramstein meeting, according to Politico.
Kyiv says the funding would help expand long-range strike capabilities, sustain pressure on Russia.
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Russia May Launch Oreshnik Missile at Ukraine on Friday
“There is a high probability that the enemy may use a medium-range ballistic missile launched from the Kapustin Yar test range during the day,” the Air Force said in a Telegram statement.
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US President Donald Trump has claimed that Washington has “ended the war” with Iran after announcing what he described as a “very strong memorandum of understanding.”
Iran denied a final agreement, calling the reports speculation.
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Ukraine is winning—for now, at least, Bloomberg says.
According to the agency, drone innovation has helped Kyiv regain the initiative, disrupt Russian logistics, and cut refinery output by 15% compared to last spring. If Ukraine can sustain this pressure through 2026, Moscow could be forced into a genuine ceasefire.
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A lasting peace in Ukraine is impossible while Putin remains in power, according to Retired Lt. Gen. Christopher Coates, who argued that only a Ukrainian military victory—or Putin’s death—could bring the war to a durable end.
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Drone attacks targeted some of Russia’s largest petrochemical and oil refining facilities overnight, including the Nizhnekamskneftekhim complex and the Taneco refinery in Tatarstan.
Videos circulating online showed major fires and thick black smoke rising from the sites, with reports suggesting damage to critical oil-processing units and fuel storage infrastructure.
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Norway has unanimously joined the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine and the International Claims Commission, strengthening efforts to prosecute Russia’s war and secure justice for its victims.
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Ukraine’s attacks on supply routes to occupied Crimea are fueling panic among Russian tourists, with fuel shortages and transport disruptions turning Moscow’s prized trophy into a growing logistical headache.
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Another Russian drone attack killed at least two civilians in the Sumy region, while a Shahed strike on Mykolaiv injured three people and damaged homes and vehicles.
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