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Under Zelensky US biolabs in Ukraine start to conduct human experiments — politician
Viktor Medvedchuk noted that human experiments began in 2019
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Euromaidan Press
· Jul 4, 2026
Russia is building fake Ukrainians: One AI video, telling Ukrainians their soldiers are dying so politicians can buy villas, got 900,000 views
Russia has moved to conveyor production of fakes.
TASS
· Jun 25, 2026
Streams and Telegram channels replace radio in ideological war — Justice Ministry
Deputy Justice Minister Oleg Sviridenko noted that a large-scale information campaign is being waged against Russian society
Ukrainska Pravda
· Jul 1, 2026
Poll: Zelenskyy maintains rating, while former Commander-in-Chief’s support drops by 9% over the year
A poll conducted by Rating Group shows that in a hypothetical presidential election held next Sunday, 32 of Ukrainians would vote for current President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the first round, 16 for former commander-in-chief and current Ambassador of Ukraine to the United Kingdom Valerii Zaluzhnyi, and 11 for former head of Defence Intelligence and current Head of the President's Office Kyrylo Budanov.
NDTV
· Jun 26, 2026
Ukraine Launches 'TrophyLab' Website To Catalogue Captured Russian Weapons
Ukraine has launched TrophyLab, a database containing detailed technical information on captured Russian weapons, allowing approved Ukrainian experts and international partners to study the...
Meduza.io
· Jul 10, 2026
‘He would simulate raping the prisoners’: ‘Schemes’ and OCCRP identify doctor who abused Ukrainian inmates at a Russian prison colony
Journalists with the Ukrainian investigative project “Schemes” and OCCRP (1, 2) have identified a Russian doctor who abused Ukrainian prisoners at Penal Colony No. 7 in the village of Pakino in the Vladimir region.
Anadolu Agency
· Jun 30, 2026
Anti-Ukrainian sentiment rises in Poland, with many reporting hostility in public spaces: Report
According to report's authors, experiences described by respondents indicate that anti-Ukrainian sentiment no longer limited to online discourse and increasingly affecting daily lives of Ukrainians living in Poland
Sky News Australia
· Jul 2, 2026
'Trying to intimidate them': Russia targeting ‘random’ Ukrainian civilian buildings
Ukraine’s Ambassador to Australia Vasyl Myroshnychenko says “Russians are targeting Ukrainian civilians”. “They are trying to intimidate them, trying to put pressure on them,” Mr Myroshnychenko told Sky News host Andrew Bolt. “During the last year, Russia’s attacks have intensified. “Now we see they just hit different random civilian buildings."
The Kyiv Independent
· Jun 23, 2026
Fact check: Russian disinformation takes aim at Poland-Ukraine rift
A Russian-linked disinformation operation seeks to fan Polish-Ukrainian tensions amid the latest rift over historical grievances, a monitoring group told the Kyiv Independent on June 23.
Kyiv Post
· Jun 25, 2026
SBU, FBI Uncover Russian Cyber Campaign Targeting Officials
On Thursday, Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) and the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said they uncovered a coordinated Russian cyber campaign targeting the messaging accounts of officials, military personnel, politicians, and activists in Ukraine, Europe, and the US. The agencies warned that Russian hackers are also attempting to compromise the personal accounts of ordinary Ukrainians.
Sputnik
· Jun 26, 2026
Lavrov Contests Rubio's 'No Agreement' Claim From Alaska Summit
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump discussed America's proposals on Ukraine at the Alaska summit and they were accepted by the Russian side, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday.
Reuters
· Jul 8, 2026
Ukraine star, athletes' group condemn IOC's lifting of Russia ban
Skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych, the Ukrainian face of the Milano Cortina Games after his helmet controversy, called for a coalition of national Olympic committees to oppose the IOC’s provisional lifting of Russia’s suspension. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #russia #ukraine #russiaukrainewar #olympics #internationalolympiccommittee Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4wzLkKP 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en
Qatar News Agency
· Jul 8, 2026
2 Killed, 5 Injured in Russian Attacks Across Several Ukrainian Regions
Kyiv, July 08 (QNA) - Ukrainian authorities announced Wednesday that two people were killed and five others injured in Russian attacks targeting several regions across Ukraine.
DawnNews English
· Jul 7, 2026
Zelensky Urges European Allies to "Build Strong Defense Against Russia's Ballistic Missiles" | Dawn
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on European allies to strengthen their defenses against Russia's ballistic missiles, urging greater investment in air and missile defense capabilities as the war continues. His appeal comes amid ongoing Russian missile and drone attacks targeting Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #zelenskyy #ukraine #russia #europe #missiledefense #nato #globalnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
Forbidden Stories
· Mar 27, 2026
In the Sahel, journalists, activists and NGOs in the crosshairs of Russian agents from “The Company”
Propaganda Machine Reading time: 9 min. In the Sahel, journalists, activists and NGOs in the crosshairs of Russian agents from “The Company” To build its network of influence and expand its reach in Africa, Russia is targeting civil society actors: recruiting journalists, infiltrating NGOs and activist groups, and mobilizing public figures. Forbidden Stories analyzed new [] The post In the Sahel, journalists, activists and NGOs in the crosshairs of Russian agents from “The Company” appeared first on Forbidden Stories.
South China Morning Post
· Jun 29, 2026
Russian strikes on Ukraine kill at least 11, injure 40, as heatwave attacks too
Russian missiles and drones killed at least 11 civilians and injured 40 others in Ukraine on Monday in what President Volodymyr Zelensky described as “horrific attacks”, while the nation’s energy grid buckled under temperatures in excess of 36 degrees Celsius, hit by the deadly heatwave that has afflicted much of Europe. Russian drone and missile attacks have decimated Ukraine’s energy network since Moscow invaded in February 2022, causing tens of billions of dollars worth of damage and leading...
Le Monde
· Jul 2, 2026
'Biggest ever' Russian attack on Kyiv kills over 20
Ukrainian authorities decry deliberate targeting of civilians and residential areas. On Thursday, Russia vowed to up pressure on Kyiv.
Al-Monitor
· Jul 6, 2026
Second Russian attack on Kyiv in less than a week kills 11, wrecks apartments
By Valentyn Ogirenko and Vladyslav SmilianetsKYIV, July 6 (Reuters) - Russian missiles and drones struck Kyiv early on Monday, killing at least 11 people and heavily damaging apartment blocks, officials said, in an attack just a few days after the deadliest assault on the Ukrainian capital this year.The bombardment also comes ahead of a NATO summit in Turkey this week, where U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to make a renewed push to end the war, which began with Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022.
Associated Press
· Jul 6, 2026
Zelenskyy warns Russia preparing new large-scale attack on Ukraine
Hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned on Sunday that Russia is going to launch a new large-scale attack on the country, Russia launched waves of missiles and drones targeting Kyiv overnight into Monday that killed at least seven people, authorities said. #zelensky #ukraine #russia #russiaukrainewar #news Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
Al Jazeera English
· Jul 2, 2026
Russian strikes on Kyiv kill at least 22 as residents race to stay safe
Russian attacks on Ukraine's capital have killed at least 22 people and wounded many more. Rescuers have been searching through the debris of collapsed buildings for survivors. The air strikes have again prompted people in Kyiv to change their routines in an effort to stay safe. Al Jazeera’s Audrey MacAlpine reports from Kyiv, Ukraine, Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Ukraine #Russia #UkraineWar #RussiaUkraineWar #VladimirPutin #VolodymrZelenskyy #Kyiv #AlJazeeraEnglish
PravdaReport
· Jul 1, 2026
Zelensky's Secret Meeting Focused on Possible Presidential Elections
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reportedly held a closed-door meeting at his residence near Kyiv, where senior government officials discussed the country's political future. According to a source familiar with the discussions, the central topic of the meeting was the possibility of holding a presidential election later this year. The participants reportedly gathered at Zelensky's country residence to discuss future plans for Ukraine's political leadership. Among the issues considered was what sources described as an increase in the president's approval rating.
The Hill
· Jun 30, 2026
Just 7 percent of Ukrainians approve of US leadership: Gallup
A mere 7 percent of Ukrainian respondents to a recent survey approve of U.S. leadership, as the Russian invasion of its eastern European neighbor approaches four-and-a-half years. The survey, which Gallup conducted in April and released on Tuesday, found Ukrainians’ approval of American leadership fell 9 percentage points from 2025 to 2026. Nearly 8 in...
Brisbane Times
· Jul 1, 2026
Outrage as Ukrainian teens forced to face Russians at Australian AI summit
An international hackathon hosted at an Australian university has drawn protests from Ukraine after organisers ignored pleas to bar the Russian delegation.
DW News
· Jul 11, 2026
Zelenskyy unveils new Ukrainian special command for long-range strikes on Russia | DW News
Ukraine says its long-range attacks are increasing pressure on Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced a new special military command dedicated to strikes deep within Russian territory as Kyiv seeks to weaken Russia's war capabilities. #dwnews #russianterritory #ukraine #longrangeattacks For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
CityNews Montreal
· Jul 12, 2026
Ukrainian attacks on Russia kill 1 as Kyiv continues to target oil tankers and refineries
A Ukrainian attack in southwest Russia killed one person and wounded three more, local officials said Sunday, as Kyiv’s forces continued to bombard Russia’s oil facilities. The head of Russia’s Samara region, Gov. Vyacheslav Fedorishchev, said that a child was among the injured. He also said that residential homes and apartment buildings were damaged in [] The post Ukrainian attacks on Russia kill 1 as Kyiv continues to target oil tankers and refineries appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
Proto Thema - English
· Jul 9, 2026
OSCE report: Around 1.6 million Ukrainian children allegedly subjected to Russian indoctrination and militarization
Kyiv claims that 20,610 children have been taken to Russian territory. This practice may constitute the crime of persecution, which is considered a crime against humanity The post OSCE report: Around 1.6 million Ukrainian children allegedly subjected to Russian indoctrination and militarization appeared first on ProtoThema English.
Notes From Poland
· Jul 9, 2026
Russian couple jailed in Poland for espionage and sending parcel bomb
The pair had refugee status in Poland but spied on Russian opposition activists.
Daily Sabah
· Jun 30, 2026
Report finds rising anti-Ukrainian sentiment in Poland
Anti-Ukrainian sentiment has intensified in Poland, with Ukrainian migrants and refugees reporting growing hostility in public spaces, workplaces and schools since early 2025, acco...
The West Australian
· Jul 3, 2026
Civilians killed as Ukraine, Russia trade new attacks
Ukrainian and Russian attacks have left scores of civilians dead and injured as clashes continue in their war.
Off The Press
· Jul 6, 2026
Russia-Ukraine war casualties top 2 million, including 600K deaths
A new think tank report claimed that the total casualties in the Russia-Ukraine war have risen to over 2 million, including up to 600,000 deaths, but the confirmed total remains elusive. The report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies, released on Wednesday, gave the think tank’s latest input on the grinding war that []...Click to read more
Modern Diplomacy
· Jul 6, 2026
Russian Strikes Kill 20 as Ukraine Faces Critical Air Defense Shortage
Russia launched a significant missile and drone attack on Ukraine, leading to at least 20 deaths and revealing Ukraine’s shortage of U. S.-made interceptors. This assault occurred just before a NATO summit where U. S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to discuss peace efforts. Ukraine’s military failed to [] The post Russian Strikes Kill 20 as Ukraine Faces Critical Air Defense Shortage appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
NaturalNews.com
· Jun 21, 2026
Drone Strike on Moscow Refinery Causes “Oil Rain” in Russian Capital
(NaturalNews) Ukraine launched what Russian officials described as the largest drone attack on Moscow since the start of the full-scale war on Thursday, June 18 �...
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