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  Russia and Ukraine 

 Jun 26, 2026 
 Commission proposes to extend temporary protection of people fleeing Ukraine for an additional year 
On 26 June, the Commission proposed to extend the temporary protection for people fleeing Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine until 4 March 2028, providing continued legal certainty, stability …

 @visegrad24  Jun 26, 2026 
 Former Russian Defense Minister and ex-head of the Presidential Administration Sergei Ivanov has died This was reported by Kremlin media, which did not specify the cause of death. Ivanov was one of the closest and most influential associates of Vladimir Putin since their time serving in the KGB. For a long time, he was considered one of t… 
Former Russian Defense Minister and ex-head of the Presidential Administration Sergei Ivanov has diedThis was reported by Kremlin media, which did not specify the cause of death.Ivanov was one of the …

 Jun 26, 2026 
 Russia-annexed Crimea declares ’emergency’ amid Ukraine strikes 
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 @visegrad24  Jun 26, 2026 
 France and Italy want to create a replacement for UN peacekeepers in Lebanon This was stated by French President Emmanuel Macron after talks with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. “We want to launch a coalition for post-peacekeeping settlement, of course, in coordination with the European Union and the UN, in order to strengthen the … 
France and Italy want to create a replacement for UN peacekeepers in LebanonThis was stated by French President Emmanuel Macron after talks with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.“We want to launc…

 @MoscowTimes  Jun 26, 2026 
 Russia’s national rhythmic gymnastics team accused local organizers of violating regulations by banning the display of their national flag and the playing of their anthem. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/26/russian-gymnasts-withdraw-from-world-challenge-cup-in-romania-after-flag-ban-a93106… 
Russia’s national rhythmic gymnastics team accused local organizers of violating regulations by banning the display of their national flag and the playing of their anthem. themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/2…

 Jun 26, 2026 
 Ukraine unleashes one of its heaviest drone bombardments of Russia 
Ukraine launched a major nighttime attack on a dozen Russian regions, Russian-held Crimea and the surrounding seas, Moscow’s Defense Ministry said Friday, in what appeared to be one of Kyiv’s biggest …

 @mikenov  Jun 26, 2026 
 Reflecting Pool sabotage:: hypotheses and mechanics – Google Search https://www.google.com/search?q=Reflecting+Pool+sabotage%3A%3A+hypotheses+and+mechanics&rlz=1C1ONGR_enUS1133US1133&oq=Reflecting+Pool+sabotage%3A%3A+hypotheses+and+mechanics&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOdIBCjQyNTA3MGowajeoAgiwAgHxBV-0Nh2cwyMf&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8… 
Reflecting Pool sabotage:: hypotheses and mechanics – Google Search google.com/search?q=Reflecti…— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Jun 26, 2026…

 @DefenseMirror  Jun 26, 2026 
 DefenseMirror: Russian Weapons Secrets Offered for Free by Ukraine to Allies: An online platform, Trophylabs lists 115 samples of equipment organized into 79 categories #UkraineRussiaWar #RussianEmbassy #RussianWeapons… 
Russian Weapons Secrets Offered for Free by Ukraine to Allies:An online platform, Trophylabs lists 115 samples of equipment organized into 79 categories https://t.co/BcGQsOxZzx #UkraineRussiaWar #Russ…

 Jun 26, 2026 
 DefenseMirror: Russian Weapons Secrets Offered for Free by Ukraine to Allies: An online platform, Trophylabs lists 115 samples of equipment organized into 79 categories #UkraineRussiaWar #RussianEmbassy #RussianWeapons… 
Russian Weapons Secrets Offered for Free by Ukraine to Allies:An online platform, Trophylabs lists 115 samples of equipment organized into 79 categories https://t.co/BcGQsOxZzx #UkraineRussiaWar #Russ…

 Jun 26, 2026 
 ⚡️ Russian attacks kill 4, injure 38 across Ukraine over past day, Romania scrambles helicopter amid attack near border. The Romanian Ministry of National Defense said on June 26 that Russia’s new wave of drone attacks on southern Ukraine, near the ri… 
⚡️ Russian attacks kill 4, injure 38 across Ukraine over past day, Romania scrambles helicopter amid attack near border. The Romanian Ministry of National Defense said on June 26 that Russia’s new wav…

 Jun 26, 2026 
 Russia and Ukraine conduct prisoner exchange 
Russia and Ukraine have conducted a prisoner exchange, APA’s Moscow bureau reports, citing the Russian Ministry of Defense…

 @KyivIndependent  Jun 26, 2026 
 ⚡️ Russian attacks kill 4, injure 38 across Ukraine over past day, Romania scrambles helicopter amid attack near border. The Romanian Ministry of National Defense said on June 26 that Russia’s new wave of drone attacks on southern Ukraine, near the river border with Romania, forced the NATO-member country to scramble a helicopter at aroun… 
⚡️ Russian attacks kill 4, injure 38 across Ukraine over past day, Romania scrambles helicopter amid attack near border. The Romanian Ministry of National Defense said on June 26 that Russia’s new wav…

 Jun 26, 2026 
 An interactive map of 4 years of war in Ukraine  
apnews.comhttps://apnews.com › articleAn interactive map of 4 years of war in Ukraine | AP NewsFeb 24, 2026 · This interactive timeline of the war in Ukraine shows major attacks, key moments and how t…

 Jun 26, 2026 
 Ukraine war latest: Zelenskyy warns of Belarus attack risk and claims … 
sky.comhttps://news.sky.com › story › ukraine-war-latest-two…Ukraine war latest: Zelenskyy warns of Belarus attack risk and claims …11 hours ago · Ukraine war latest: Zelenskyy warns of Belarus at…

 Jun 26, 2026 
 Get the Latest Ukraine News Today  
kyivpost.comhttps://www.kyivpost.comGet the Latest Ukraine News Today – Kyiv PostTrusted reporting and analysis from the heart of Ukraine. Independent coverage of the war, politics, and recovery – str…

 Jun 26, 2026 
 Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy declares 40-day Russia blitz to … 
theguardian.comhttps://www.theguardian.com › world › junUkraine war briefing: Zelenskyy declares 40-day Russia blitz to …9 hours ago · Ukrainian strikes continue to shut down Russian oil refineries …

 Jun 26, 2026 
 Ukraine | Ukraine | Today’s latest from Al Jazeera 
aljazeera.comhttps://www.aljazeera.com › where › ukraineUkraine | Ukraine | Today’s latest from Al JazeeraJun 16, 2026 · Stay on top of Ukraine latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact…

 Jun 26, 2026 
 The Kyiv Independent — News from Ukraine, Eastern Europe 
kyivindependent.comhttps://kyivindependent.comThe Kyiv Independent — News from Ukraine, Eastern Europe11 hours ago · News, analyses, investigations, opinions, podcasts and more. On-the-ground reportin…

 Jun 26, 2026 
 Ukraine and Russia at War News | Today’s Latest Stories  
reuters.comhttps://www.reuters.com › world › ukraine-crisisUkraine and Russia at War News | Today’s Latest Stories | Reuters1 day ago · Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday, after …

 Jun 26, 2026 
 Ukraine  
wikipedia.orghttps://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › UkraineUkraine – WikipediaUkraine is a unitary state and its system of government is a semi-presidential republic. Ukraine has a transition economy and h…

 Jun 26, 2026 
 Latest Ukraine and Russia at War News  
reuters.comhttps://www.reuters.com › world › ukraine-russia-warLatest Ukraine and Russia at War News – reuters.com1 day ago · Read the latest news on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Stay updated with on…

 Jun 26, 2026 
 Ukraine War | Latest News & Updates| BBC News 
bbc.comhttps://www.bbc.com › news › war-in-ukraineUkraine War | Latest News & Updates| BBC NewsFollow the latest news about the Russia Ukraine war. Find reports from the ground, verified videos, maps …

 Jun 26, 2026 
 🇰🇷 The former First Lady of South Korea has been sentenced to 7 years in prison According to the court, Kim Keon-hee used her status as the president’s wife for personal interests. In April, the former First Lady was already sentenced to 4 years in… 
🇰🇷 The former First Lady of South Korea has been sentenced to 7 years in prisonAccording to the court, Kim Keon-hee used her status as the president’s wife for personal interests. In April, the form…

 @visegrad24  Jun 26, 2026 
 🇰🇷 The former First Lady of South Korea has been sentenced to 7 years in prison According to the court, Kim Keon-hee used her status as the president’s wife for personal interests. In April, the former First Lady was already sentenced to 4 years in prison in another case related to stock price manipulation and corruption. Her husband, f… 
🇰🇷 The former First Lady of South Korea has been sentenced to 7 years in prisonAccording to the court, Kim Keon-hee used her status as the president’s wife for personal interests. In April, the form…

 Jun 26, 2026 
 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky orders 40-day offensive to press Putin to end war 
France claims interception of Russian ‘shadow fleet’ oil tanker off Sicily…

 Телеканал ICTV  Jun 26, 2026 
 ВСЁ РУХНЕТ! РОССИЯНЕ В ПАНИКЕ! Война пришла прямо в их дома. Элиты ЖДУТ КОНЦА диктатора 
то на самом деле происходит в кулуарах Кремля и почему российская элита больше не верит в «победу»? Пока пропаганда годами штурмует одно и то же село в отчетах, реальность нанесла РФ сокрушительный уд…

 Jun 26, 2026 
 Russia says US arming Ukraine could have global “consequences”, labels Zelenskyy’s Belarus remarks as “terrorist nature”… 
The Russian Foreign Ministry on Thursday warned the US over its continued military assistance to Ukraine amid the conflict in Europe, noting that such actions by Washington could lead to “unforeseen c…

 @DefenceU  Jun 26, 2026 
 Operators of the DIU Active Measures Department doing what they do best. Another piece of Russian armor won’t be driving home from the Zaporizhzhia front. 🎥: @DI_Ukraine… 
Operators of the DIU Active Measures Department doing what they do best.Another piece of Russian armor won’t be driving home from the Zaporizhzhia front.🎥: @DI_Ukraine Video — Defense of Ukraine (@De…

 Jun 26, 2026 
 Operators of the DIU Active Measures Department doing what they do best. Another piece of Russian armor won’t be driving home from the Zaporizhzhia front. 🎥: @DI_Ukraine… 
Operators of the DIU Active Measures Department doing what they do best.Another piece of Russian armor won’t be driving home from the Zaporizhzhia front.🎥: @DI_Ukraine Video…

 Jun 26, 2026 
 Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says : NPR https://www.npr.org/2026/06/26/g-s1-130351/reflecting-pool-liner-cut-national-park-service-says… 
Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says : NPR npr.org/2026/06/26/g-s1-1303……

 @mikenov  Jun 26, 2026 
 Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says : NPR https://www.npr.org/2026/06/26/g-s1-130351/reflecting-pool-liner-cut-national-park-service-says… 
Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says : NPR npr.org/2026/06/26/g-s1-1303…— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Jun 26, 2026…

 Jun 26, 2026 
 Ukraine | Ukraine | Today’s latest from Al Jazeera 
aljazeera.comhttps://www.aljazeera.com › where › ukraineUkraine | Ukraine | Today’s latest from Al Jazeera1 day ago · Stay on top of Ukraine latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-ba…

 Jun 26, 2026 
 As Ukraine seizes ‘first chance to win’, war horrors come home to Russia 
msn.comhttps://www.msn.com › en-us › news › world › as-ukraine…As Ukraine seizes ‘first chance to win’, war horrors come home to RussiaKyiv, Ukraine – For centuries, the Russian phrase “behind the U…

 Jun 26, 2026 
 Russia-Ukraine | Breaking News & Live Updates 
apnews.comhttps://apnews.com › hub › russia-ukraineRussia-Ukraine | Breaking News & Live Updates | AP NewsAs the war in Ukraine unfolds, here’s what you need to know. Get the latest developments as Ru…

 Jun 26, 2026 
 Russia-Ukraine war | Russia-Ukraine war | Today’s latest from Al Jazeera 
aljazeera.comhttps://www.aljazeera.com › tag › ukraine-russia-crisisRussia-Ukraine war | Russia-Ukraine war | Today’s latest from Al Jazeera1 day ago · Stay on top of Russia-Ukraine war latest develop…

 Jun 26, 2026 
 Ukraine and Russia at War News 
reuters.comhttps://www.reuters.com › world › ukraine-crisisUkraine and Russia at War News | Today’s Latest Stories | Reuters1 day ago · Ukraine will carry out preemptive attacks on facilities Russia i…

 Jun 26, 2026 
 Russo-Ukrainian war (2022–present)  
wikipedia.orghttps://en.wikipedia.org › wikiRusso-Ukrainian war (2022–present) – WikipediaOn February 24, 2022, Russian president Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, expanding dr…

 Jun 26, 2026 
 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky threatens Kyiv will pre-emptively … 
independent.co.ukhttps://www.independent.co.uk › news › world › europe › …Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky threatens Kyiv will pre-emptively …1 day ago · Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky thr…

 Jun 26, 2026 
 Russo-Ukrainian war 
wikipedia.orghttps://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Russo-Ukrainian_warRusso-Ukrainian war – WikipediaIn February 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine and began occupying more of the coun…

 Jun 26, 2026 
 Ukraine War | Latest News & Updates| BBC News 
bbc.comhttps://www.bbc.com › news › war-in-ukraineUkraine War | Latest News & Updates| BBC NewsFollow the latest news about the Russia Ukraine war. Find reports from the ground, verified videos, maps …

 Jun 26, 2026 
 Latest Ukraine and Russia at War News  
reuters.comhttps://www.reuters.com › world › ukraine-russia-warLatest Ukraine and Russia at War News – reuters.com1 day ago · Read the latest news on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Stay updated with on…

 @WW3finalboss  Jun 26, 2026 
 WW3finalboss: 🇫🇷🇺🇦🇺🇸 MACRON SAYS THE US HAS MOVED OFF NEUTRALITY “For the first time, the United States signed a text with us saying they are no longer neutral mediators. They support Ukraine’s territorial sovereignty alongside us, with military capability, energy support, and sanctions… 
🇫🇷🇺🇦🇺🇸 MACRON SAYS THE US HAS MOVED OFF NEUTRALITY”For the first time, the United States signed a text with us saying they are no longer neutral mediators.They support Ukraine’s territorial sove…

 Jun 26, 2026 
 WW3finalboss: 🇫🇷🇺🇦🇺🇸 MACRON SAYS THE US HAS MOVED OFF NEUTRALITY “For the first time, the United States signed a text with us saying they are no longer neutral mediators. They support Ukraine’s territorial sovereignty alongside us, with… 
🇫🇷🇺🇦🇺🇸 MACRON SAYS THE US HAS MOVED OFF NEUTRALITY”For the first time, the United States signed a text with us saying they are no longer neutral mediators.They support Ukraine’s territorial sove…

 Jun 26, 2026 
 Russian forces torture 95% of Ukrainian POWs 
Russian forces torture 95% of Ukrainian captives and use at least 695 forms of abuse….

 Jun 26, 2026 
 Russia reports one of the biggest Ukrainian drone attacks on its soil and annexed Crimea 
The Russian Defense Ministry says it intercepted 660 Ukrainian drones overnight over 12 Russian regions, as well as the illegally annexed Crimea, the Azov and the Black Sea…

 Jun 26, 2026 
 Ukraine’s Drone Swarms Are Overloading Russian Air Defense, June Sets Record for Deep Strikes 
June saw a record number of Ukrainian long-range drone strikes, overwhelming Russia’s air defense systems….

 Jun 26, 2026 
 Russian hawks urge Putin to escalate war, drop US talks as Ukraine strikes deep  
Russian hawks urge Putin to escalate war, drop US talks as Ukraine strikes deep The Straits Times…

 Jun 26, 2026 
 Russian hawks urge Putin to escalate war, drop US talks as Ukraine strikes deep 
Seething over Ukrainian drone strikes and angered by what they see as a failed U.S. promise to broker an end to the war on favourable terms, Russian hardliners are urging President Vladimir Putin to …

 Jun 26, 2026 
 ЛУКАШЕНКО ВСЕ ЧАЩЕ ГОВОРИТ “НЕТ”: Путин НЕ МОЖЕТ добиться полного подчинения Минска 
Несмотря на постоянное давление Москвы, Александр Лукашенко продолжает избегать прямого втягивания Беларуси в полномасштабную войну против Украины. Как отмечает эксперт аналитического центра “Украинск…

 Jun 26, 2026 
 Analysis-Russian hawks urge Putin to escalate war, drop US talks as Ukraine strikes deep  
Analysis-Russian hawks urge Putin to escalate war, drop US talks as Ukraine strikes deep Internazionale…