In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, Anna Belokur breaks down the stories that shaped the week, from the postponement of the Ramstein summit to the two-month anniversary of Ukraine’s surprise incursion into Kursk Oblast. piped.video/watch?v=GWI5GtU-uZ…
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⚡️Estonia considering buying defense equipment from Ukraine. “(T)his can only be done in such a way that if we buy, then Ukraine gets more money. And they will be able to produce more for their army,” Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur said. kyivindependent.com/estonia-co…
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Estonia considering buying defense equipment from Ukraine, official says
"We need to understand here that this can only be done in such a way that if we buy, then Ukraine gets more money. And they will be able to produce more for their army," Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur said.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukraine is holding front line in Kursk Oblast despite Russian attacks, Zelensky says. Ukrainian troops are holding the front line in Russia’s Kursk Oblast despite Russian attempts to break through, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Oct. 12. “There were attempts by Russia to push back our positions. But we are holding the defined lines,” he said.
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Ukraine has become a hotbed of defense innovation as it rapidly develops new battlefield technologies. The Kyiv Independent spoke with the two investors in Kyiv about the state of Ukraine’s defense start-ups and what technologies most excite them today. kyivindependent.com/we-believe…
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‘We believe that in 5 years, Ukraine's defense sector will attract half a billion dollars;’ Q&A with foreign defense investors
Ukraine has become a hotbed of defense innovation, as Russia’s deadly invasion fuels a rapid development of new battlefield technologies.Andrea Januta (The Kyiv Independent)
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⚡️Russian troops reportedly shoot 9 Ukrainian POWs in Kursk Oblast. Nine Ukrainian soldiers who surrendered as prisoners were allegedly shot by Russian troops in Kursk Oblast earlier this week, the crowd-sourced monitoring site Deepstate reported on Oct. 13. The shootings are said to have occurred on Oct. 10, Deepstate reported, citing sources in Ukraine’s First Tank Brigade.
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⚡️Russian fighter jets likely left Belarus, monitoring group says. Two Russian MiG-31K jets that were transferred to Belarus this week have most likely returned to Russia, the Belarusian monitoring group Hajun reported on Oct. 12. Their sudden appearance in Belarus prompted speculation from Ukrainian officials and military experts that Russia may have moved the jets to Belarus to evade Ukrainian strikes, or to prepare for another massive attack.
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A Korean-style armistice could provide Ukraine with a path to long-term security and sovereignty without conceding defeat to Russia, writes Joseph S. Nye, Jr., a former U.S. assistant defense secretary, in their recent op-ed. kyivindependent.com/opinion-uk…
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Opinion: Ukraine's road to victory may lie in a 'Korean solution'
Victory in war is sometimes easy to define. World War II ended with Allied troops in control of Berlin and Tokyo, and with the German and Japanese leadership removed.Joseph S. Nye, Jr. (The Kyiv Independent)
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⚡️Air Force: Ukraine downs 31 drones overnight. Ukraine shot down 31 of 68 combat drones Russia launched overnight on Oct. 13, Ukraine’s Air Force said in its morning update. Russia also attacked Ukraine with two Iskander-M ballistic missiles and two Kh-59 cruise missiles, the Air Force said.
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These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Oct. 13, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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⚡️Ukraine, France working to establish joint defense production, Zelensky says. Ukraine is working with France to establish new joint defense production facilities, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his evening address on Oct. 12. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-fr…
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The Kyiv Independent’s investigative documentary “He Came Back,” which uncovers sexual crimes committed during the Russian occupation of Kyiv and Kherson oblasts in early 2022, won the Best Film award at the Press Play Prague film festival on Oct. 12. kyivindependent.com/kyiv-indep…
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Kyiv Independent's 'He Came Back' documentary wins Best Film award at Prague film festival
The Kyiv Independent's investigative documentary "He Came Back," which uncovers sexual crimes committed during the Russian occupation of Kyiv and Kherson oblasts in early 2022, won the Best Film award at the Press Play Prague film festival on Oc…Olena Goncharova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Russian attacks kill 3, injure at least 14 people in Ukraine over past day. Russia carried out mass attacks across Ukraine’s southern and eastern regions killing at least three civilians and wounding 14 in the last 24 hours, Ukrainian officials reported on Oct. 12.
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⚡️Zelensky to publicly unveil ‘victory plan’ in coming days, Podolyak says. President Volodymyr Zelensky will publicly unveil his “victory plan” to Ukrainians in “a matter of days,” Presidential Office advisor Mykhailo Podolyak said on Oct. 12. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-t…
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Zelensky to publicly unveil 'victory plan' in coming days, Podolyak says
President Volodymyr Zelensky will publicly unveil his "victory plan" to Ukrainians in "a matter of days," Presidential Office advisor Mykhailo Podolyak said on Oct. 12.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
Dusan Bajatovic, CEO of the Serbian state-owned company Srbijagas, came to an agreement with Alexey Miller, CEO of Russian state-owned energy giant Gazprom, and expects Russian gas supplies to reach 400 million cubic meters this winter. kyivindependent.com/serbia-mak…
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⚡️Explosions reported in Kyiv. Explosions were heard in Kyiv around 5 a.m. local time, Suspilne reported. The Air Force earlier warned of the threat of Russian drones in the region.
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⚡️Mediazona confirms identities of nearly 73,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine. Through open-source research, Mediazona, a Russian independent media outlet, together with BBC Russia, confirmed the names of 72,899 Russian soldiers who had been killed since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion. kyivindependent.com/mediazona-…
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Mediazona confirms identities of nearly 73,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine
Through open-source research, Mediazona, a Russian independent media outlet, together with BBC Russia, confirmed the names of 72,899 Russian soldiers who had been killed since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
The Kyiv Independent recently spoke with journalist and historian Anne Applebaum about the rise of autocracies and potential strategies the West can employ to counteract them. kyivindependent.com/anne-apple…
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Anne Applebaum: Russia is ‘one of the world’s most unstable autocracies’
Democratic nations have grappled with a range of pressing issues in recent years, including the inherent flaws of long-established political systems, the erosion of international alliances, and global economic challenges, all while autocracies have b…Kate Tsurkan (The Kyiv Independent)
Forced to flee war-torn Kherson, Lunca Bar now stands in the heart of Kyiv. Owner Yehor Lohvynovskyi reflects: “I am an optimist. I believe in a better fate for our country, and I want to contribute to securing that future.” kyivindependent.com/an-all-in-…
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Forced to flee war-torn Kherson, bar finds new life as popular Kyiv spot
In late summer of 2022, Lunca Bar owner Yehor Lohvynovskyi and his team were taking a walk in central Kyiv when they spotted an empty courtyard — “We should open a bar here!” one of his coworkers said half-jokingly.Kateryna Marchuk (The Kyiv Independent)
Russia relocates MiG-31 jets to Belarus, raising concerns about bolstering defenses and possible new strikes on Ukraine. kyivindependent.com/russian-mi…
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Russia may have moved MiG-31 jets to Belarus to evade Ukrainian strikes
Two Russian MiG-31K jets were transferred to Belarus this week, potentially signaling Russia’s efforts to protect its warplanes amid increasing Ukrainian strikes on Russian air bases. The jets had not been seen in Belarus since April 2023.Dominic Culverwell (The Kyiv Independent)
Cabinet of Ministers appointed a competition commission to select a new director of the Bureau of Economic Security; Committee on Finance, Tax and Customs Policy approved for the second reading draft law on the record high increase of taxes; and more. kyivindependent.com/mp-yarosla…
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MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak: Developments in Ukraine’s parliament on economic reforms, international obligations — Issue 76
Editor’s note: This is issue 76 of Ukrainian lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak’s weekly “Ukrainian Economy in Brief” newsletter, covering events from Sept. 30- Oct. 6, 2024.Yaroslav Zhelezniak (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Oil depot burning in occupied Luhansk Oblast after Ukrainian strike, General Staff says. Ukraine hit a Russian fuel depot in occupied Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine’s General Staff reported on Oct. 12. kyivindependent.com/general-st…
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Oil depot burning in occupied Luhansk Oblast after Ukrainian strike, General Staff says
Ukrainian troops in cooperation with the intelligence service (HUR) struck a depot containing oil and petroleum products used by the Russian military near the town of Rovenky, Luhansk Oblast.Dominic Culverwell (The Kyiv Independent)
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Clytie is a water nymph from Greek mythology who fell in love with Apollo and never took her eyes off him as he flew across the sky. Eventually, she became a sunflower, forever turning its face with the course of the sun.Smithsonian American Art Museum
Iran has delivered two domestically manufactured satellites to Russia for an upcoming launch, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported. The satellites, Kowsar and Hodhod, represent Iran’s first significant venture from its private space sector. kyivindependent.com/iran-deliv…
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Iran delivers satellites to Russia for rocket launch, media reports
Iran has delivered two domestically manufactured satellites to Russia for an upcoming launch, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Oct. 12.Olena Goncharova (The Kyiv Independent)
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⚡️NATO to rethink alliance’s relationship with Russia for first time in decades. “It’s time to now craft a new strategy in terms of (the allies’) specific positions,” a senior U.S. official said. kyivindependent.com/nato-to-re…
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NATO to rethink alliance's relationship with Russia for first time in decades
"It's time to now craft a new strategy in terms of (the allies') specific positions," a senior U.S. official said. Defense ministers from NATO member nations will convene in Brussels Oct. 17-18 to discuss the matter.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Poland’s 2025 EU presidency to focus on Ukraine’s integration and EU expansion, Duda says. Polish President Andrzej Duda held the Arraiolos Group summit in Krakow on October 11, with multiple European heads of state in attendance. Duda announced at the conference that the key priority of Poland’s EU presidency in early 2025 will be the European integration of Ukraine, transatlantic relations between the EU and the U.S, reconstruction of Ukraine after the war, and energy security in the EU. kyivindependent.com/polands-20…
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Poland’s 2025 EU presidency to focus on Ukraine’s integration and EU expansion, Duda says
Polish President Andrzej Duda announced that a key priority of Poland's EU presidency in early 2025 will be the European integration of Ukraine and maintaining an "open door to Europe" policy for new members.Sonya Bandouil (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️EU officials considering reform to bypass Hungary’s blockade on Ukraine defense funds. A proposed reform of the European Peace Facility (EPF) would make financial contributions voluntary, aiming to bypass Hungary’s veto on military aid to Ukraine, which has caused a 6.5 billion euro ($7 billion) backlog. kyivindependent.com/eu-officia…
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EU officials considering reform to bypass Hungary’s blockade on Ukraine defense funds
A proposed reform of the European Peace Facility (EPF) would make financial contributions voluntary, aiming to bypass Hungary's veto on military aid to Ukraine, which has caused a 6.5 billion euro ($7 billion) backlog.Sonya Bandouil (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️House Speaker has no ‘appetite’ for more US support for Ukraine. “I don’t have an appetite for further Ukraine funding, and I hope it’s not necessary,” U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said on Oct. 11. kyivindependent.com/house-spea…
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House Speaker has no 'appetite' for more US support for Ukraine
"I don't have an appetite for further Ukraine funding, and I hope it's not necessary," U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said on Oct. 11.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
Russian forces launched a new counterattack against Ukraine’s left flank in Russia’s Kursk Oblast; President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Germany, receiving new pledges of support from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz; and more. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wa…
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Ukraine war latest: Russia launches new push in Kursk Oblast, Kyiv claims attack 'thwarted'
Key developments on Oct. 11: * Russia launched new push in Kursk Oblast, Kyiv claims attack 'thwarted' * Ukraine holds 40-50% of Toretsk, official says * Scholz unveils $1.The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russian missile threat issued throughout Ukraine. The Air Force issued an aerial alert for all Ukrainian regions at 11:20 p.m. local time, citing the launch of a Russian Mig-31K jet. The Mig-31K is capable of carrying Kinzhal ballistic missiles.
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⚡️Conscription officers detain men outside Okean Elzy concert in Kyiv. Video footage shows officers stationed outside the doors to the venue, intercepting male attendees as they exited the concert. Officers are shown forcibly arresting some men. kyivindependent.com/conscripti…
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Conscription officers detain men outside Okean Elzy concert in Kyiv
Video footage taken at the scene shows officers stationed outside the doors to the venue, intercepting male attendees as they exited the concert. Officers are shown forcibly arresting some men.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Slovakia to expand its base of repairing Ukrainian military hardware, foreign minister says. Slovakia will expand its military base in Michalovce, repairing Ukrainian military equipment instead of supplying new weapons, Slovak foreign minister said. kyivindependent.com/slovakia-t…
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Slovakia to expand its base of repairing Ukrainian military hardware, foreign minister says
Slovakia will expand its military base in Michalovce, repairing Ukrainian military equipment instead of supplying new weapons to Ukraine, Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár said on Oct. 11.The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
As the Nov. 5 presidential election in the U.S. approaches, debate is intensifying over whether one of the two potential winners, Donald Trump, will act in the interests of Russian President Vladimir Putin. kyivindependent.com/woodward-r…
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⚡️Hungary’s oil company MOL faces delays in project weaning its refineries off Russian crude. According to new estimates, MOL will be able to process non-Urals oil by the end of 2026, as opposed to their earlier estimates of early 2026. kyivindependent.com/hungarys-o…
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Hungary's oil company MOL faces delays in project weaning its refineries off Russian crude
According to the new estimates, MOL, which owns refineries in Hungary and Slovakia, will be able to process non-Urals oil by the end of 2026, as opposed to their earlier estimates of early 2026.The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️EU demands investigation of Roshchyna’s death, condemns ‘abuses against journalists.’ The EU was “appalled” by Victoria Roshchyna’s death and demanded a “thorough and independent” investigation into the circumstances of her death. kyivindependent.com/eu-demands…
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EU demands investigation of Roshchyna's death, condemns 'abuses against journalists'
The European Union was "appalled" by Victoria Roshchyna's death and demanded a "thorough and independent" investigation into the circumstances of her death, its External Service's spokesperson said in a statement on Oct. 11.The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
A Korean-style armistice could provide Ukraine with a path to long-term security and sovereignty without conceding defeat to Russia. kyivindependent.com/opinion-uk…
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Opinion: Ukraine's road to victory may lie in a 'Korean solution'
Victory in war is sometimes easy to define. World War II ended with Allied troops in control of Berlin and Tokyo, and with the German and Japanese leadership removed.Joseph S. Nye, Jr. (The Kyiv Independent)
The Kyiv Independent spent a day with the 1st Separate Assault Battalion, known as “Da Vinci,” learning about what motivates former prisoners to become soldiers and what challenges their command faces in making them effective fighters. piped.video/watch?v=8vFl5qeQiz…
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⚡️Russian troops renew assaults in Kherson, Zaporizhzhia oblasts, military says. Since the start of the week, Ukraine’s forces have repelled 29 Russian attacks in Kherson and Zaporizhzhia oblasts, Operational Command South said on Oct. 11. kyivindependent.com/russian-tr…
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Russian troops renew assaults in Kherson, Zaporizhzhia oblasts, military says
Since the start of the week, Ukraine's forces have repelled 29 Russian attacks in Kherson and Zaporizhzhia oblasts, Operational Command South said on Oct. 11.The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
Uncertainty looms over what Zelensky’s ‘Victory Plan’ seeks and could achieve by floating NATO’s umbrella for parts of territory controlled by the country. kyivindependent.com/as-signs-o…
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As signs of talks about West Germany model for Ukraine peace emerge, experts weigh in on feasibility
Ukraine is seeking membership in the NATO military alliance as a part of its plan to end Russia’s war, and recent reports suggest a West Germany model is seriously being discussed among Kyiv and its allies. During a September visit to the U.S.Asami Terajima (The Kyiv Independent)
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⚡️ Scholz unveils $1.5 billion allied aid package during meeting with Zelensky. Scholz also revealed that Germany had delivered a package of aid for Ukraine worth 600 million euros ($660 million), including another IRIS-T system. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-a…
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Scholz unveils $1.5 billion allied aid package during meeting with Zelensky
During a joint press conference, Scholz revealed that Germany has already delivered a package of aid for Ukraine worth 600 million euros ($660 million).Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️The World Bank’s executive committee approved on Oct. 10 the creation of a new fund to help fulfill the Group of Seven (G7)’s $50 billion loan, Reuters reported, citing sources. kyivindependent.com/world-bank…
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World Bank approves fund to facilitate G7's $50 billion loan for Ukraine, Reuters reports
The funding will come from the U.S., Japan, and Canada, sources told Reuters, adding that it will be backed by interest generated from frozen Russian assets.Nate Ostiller (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Iran’s recently elected President Masoud Pezeshkian in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, on Oct. 11. kyivindependent.com/putin-meet…
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Putin meets with Iranian President Pezeshkian for first time
"We are actively working together in the international arena and our assessments of events taking place in the world are often very close," Russian President Vladimir Putin said of the meeting.Nate Ostiller (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Rome to host next Ukraine Recovery Conference on July 10-11, 2025. kyivindependent.com/rome-recov…
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Rome to host next Ukraine Recovery Conference on July 10-11, 2025
"Looking at a future of peace and prosperity also means looking at reconstruction, and I am happy to announce that the 'Ukraine Recovery Conference' will be held in Rome on 10 and 11 July 2025," Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Journalist Roshchyna, who died in Russian captivity, held in ‘one of the most brutal detention centers,’ NGO says. kyivindependent.com/journalist…
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Journalist Roshchyna, who died in Russian captivity, held in 'one of the most brutal detention centers,' NGO says
Viktoria Roshchyna, a Ukrainian journalist who died in Russian captivity, was held in Russian detention centers where torture is used against the prisoners, the Media Initiative for Human Rights said on Oct. 11.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
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⚡️ Putin visits Turkmenistan for regional forum, meeting with Iran’s president. Russian President Vladimir Putin began his visit to Turkmenistan on Oct. 11, speaking at an international forum attended by Central Asian leaders and the president of Iran. kyivindependent.com/putin-visi…
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⚡️The Presidential Office has remained silent for two days over allegations that the Ukrainian government is exerting “systematic pressure” against Ukrainska Pravda. kyivindependent.com/committee-…
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Silence from Zelensky’s Office as CPJ urges halt to Kyiv’s ‘systematic pressure’ against Ukrainska Pravda
The alleged attempts to pressure the media outlet are "are nothing short of anti-democratic given the essential role of the newsroom in upholding a core national value of freedom of the press," said Gulnoza Said, the Committee to Protect Journalist…Nate Ostiller (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Zelensky gives Pope painting about Bucha massacre during Vatican meeting. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the Vatican on Oct. 11 for a meeting with Pope Francis, marking another step in his European tour. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-v…
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Zelensky gives Pope painting about Bucha massacre during Vatican meeting
During a meeting that lasted 35 minutes, the pope reportedly presented Ukraine's head of state with a bronze bas-relief with a flower and an inscription, "Peace is a fragile flower."Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️A Russian Mi-8 helicopter was destroyed in Kharkiv Oblast, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces said in its operational update on Oct. 11. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-de…
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Ukraine destroys Russian Mi-8 helicopter in Kharkiv Oblast, military says
The General Staff did not provide any more details about how the helicopter was destroyed.Nate Ostiller (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Ukraine holds 40-50% of Toretsk, says administration head. Ukraine controls roughly 40-50% of the town of Toretsk while the rest has been captured by Russia, the city’s military administration head, Vasyl Chynchyk, said on Oct. 11. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-ho…
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Ukraine holds 40-50% of Toretsk, official says
Administration head Vasyl Chynchyk said that roughly 1,150 people remain in the ruined town.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least six people and injured at least 27 over the past day, regional authorities reported early on Oct. 11. kyivindependent.com/attacks-97…
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Russia’s invading army is racing against the weather clock, trying to seize yet more towns in Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region before the ground gets muddy this autumn and temperatures later plunge, writes nitter.oksocial.net/AsamiTeraj… . kyivindependent.com/ukraine-on…
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Russia’s Toretsk offensive: Another Donbas town could fall as West delays weapons talks
Russia’s invading army is racing against the weather clock, trying to seize yet more towns in Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region before the ground gets muddy this autumn and temperatures later plunge.Asami Terajima (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️A car crash involving a passenger bus, a Nova Poshta truck, and other vehicles in Lviv Oblast on Oct. 11 killed at least three people and wounded 35 more, including six children, said Governor Maksym Kozytskyi. kyivindependent.com/multi-vehi…
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Multi-vehicle crash involving passenger bus in Lviv Oblast kills at least 3
The passenger bus, which bore the logo of the popular transport company FlixBus, was running from Warsaw to Odesa, said Lviv Oblast Governor Maksym Kozytskyi.Nate Ostiller (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Russia has redeployed 50,000 troops to Kursk Oblast, Syrskyi claims. “We know about roughly 50,000 (Russian) soldiers from other sectors who were transferred to the Kursk direction,” Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said in a documentary. kyivindependent.com/russia-has…
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Russia has redeployed 50,000 troops to Kursk Oblast, Syrskyi claims
"We know about roughly 50,000 soldiers from other sectors who were transferred to the Kursk direction," Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said in a documentary aired on national television.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Oct. 11, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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⚡️ Russian missile attack on Odesa Oblast kills 4, injures 10. Russia launched a ballistic missile attack against the Odesa district, killing at least four people, including a 16-year-old girl, Governor Oleh Kiper reported early on Oct. 11. kyivindependent.com/russian-mi…
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⚡️ Russian missile attack on Odesa kills 4, injures 10. Russia launched a ballistic missile attack against the coastal city of Odesa, killing at least four people, including a 16-year-old girl, Governor Oleh Kiper reported early on Oct. 11. kyivindependent.com/russian-mi…
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Russian missile attack on Odesa Oblast kills 4, injures 10
Russia launched a ballistic missile attack against the Odesa district, killing at least four people, including a 16-year-old girl, Governor Oleh Kiper reported early on Oct. 11.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Zelensky presents victory plan to Italian PM Meloni. The two leaders had a productive discussion focused on strengthening Ukraine’s position and fostering close diplomatic relations with its partners. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-p…
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Zelensky presents victory plan to French President Macron, Italian PM Meloni
President Volodymyr Zelensky presented Ukraine's victory plan to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during his visit to Italy.Sonya Bandouil (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Norway allocates more than $87 million to increase weapons production for Ukraine. Norway’s government will allocate up to 967 million kroner (around $87.5 million) to enhance its defense industry, with a focus on supporting Ukraine amidst Russia’s full-scale invasion. The Norwegian Ministry of Defense said that the funds will support four new projects to boost production of crucial components needed for manufacturing air defense missiles and munitions essential for Ukraine’s defense. kyivindependent.com/norway-all…
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⚡️Russia expands visa-free entry for Georgian citizens. Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a presidential decree on Oct. 10 expanding visa-free entry for Georgian citizens who are working or studying in Russia, as Moscow continues to cozy relations with Tbilisi amid concerns over the country’s democratic backsliding. kyivindependent.com/russia-eas…
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Russia expands visa-free entry for Georgian citizens
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a presidential decree on Oct. 10 expanding visa-free entry for Georgian citizens who are working or studying in Russia, as Moscow continues to cozy relations with Tbilisi amid concerns over the country's d…Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️War risk insurance surges after recent Russian strikes on foreign vessels in Black Sea, Bloomberg reports. War risk insurance premiums for vessels traversing Ukraine’s shipping corridor in the Black Sea have increased by about 33 per cent following Russia’s recent attacks on foreign ships, Bloomberg reported on Oct. 10, citing sources in the market. kyivindependent.com/war-risk-i…
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War risk insurance surges after recent Russian strikes on foreign vessels in Black Sea, Bloomberg reports
War risk insurance premiums for vessels traversing Ukraine’s shipping corridor in the Black Sea have increased by about 33 per cent following Russia's recent attacks on foreign ships, Bloomberg reported on Oct. 10, citing sources in the market.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Viktoria Roshchyna, a Ukrainian journalist held captive by Russia, has died, said Petro Yatsenko, a spokesperson of Ukraine’s Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War, on national television on Oct. 10. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-co…
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Kyiv confirms death of Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna held in Russian captivity
The circumstances of Viktoria Roshchyna's death are still being confirmed, said Petro Yatsenko, a spokesperson of Ukraine's Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War.Nate Ostiller (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Large fire erupts at oil depot in occupied Crimea’s Feodosia at site of previous Ukrainian strike. A large fire erupted at an oil depot in Russian-occupied Feodosia late in the night on Oct. 10 at the site of a previous Ukrainian drone strike, where another blaze has been burning for four days, local media reported. kyivindependent.com/large-fire…
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Large fires erupt at oil depot in occupied Crimea's Feodosia at site of previous Ukrainian strike
Two large fire erupted at an oil depot terminal in Russian-occupied Feodosia late at night on Oct. 10 at the site of a previous Ukrainian drone strike, where another blaze has been burning for four days, local media reported.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
Ukrainian forces carried out a successful strike against Russia’s Khanskaya military airfield in the Adygea Republic; President Volodymyr Zelensky presented Ukraine’s victory plan to U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer; and more. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wa…
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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine confirms strike on Russian airbase in North Caucasus housing Su-34, Su-27 jets
Key developments on Oct. 10: * Ukraine confirms strike on Russian airbase in North Caucasus housing Su-34, Su-27 jets * Zelensky presents victory plan to Starmer, meets NATO Secretary General Rutte * Kyiv confirms death of Ukrainian journalist Vi…The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Explosions reported in Odesa, Sumy Oblast. Multiple explosions were heard in Odesa around 10:30 p.m. local time, Suspilne reported. Local officials in the city have warned of the threat of ballistic missile attacks on the region.
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⚡️Chechen strongman Ramzan Kadyrov accused three Russian lawmakers of plotting to kill him in a video posted on his Telegram account on Oct. 9 and warned he would call for a “blood feud” if they did not prove their innocence. kyivindependent.com/kadyrov-cl…
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Kadyrov claims group of Russian lawmakers are plotting his assassination
"There are witnesses, there are people from whom they tried to commission, whom they asked how much they would take for the order," Ramzan Kadyrov said in Chechen to other officials from the North Caucasian republic.Nate Ostiller (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️A Russian missile strike on Odesa Oblast on Oct. 9 hit a civilian cargo ship containing 45 containers of packaged sunflower oil to be sent as humanitarian aid to Palestine, Ukraine’s Agriculture Ministry said on Oct. 10. kyivindependent.com/russian-mi…
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Russian missile strike on Odesa Oblast hit ship with humanitarian aid for Palestine, Kyiv says
The Oct. 9 strike, which killed eight people and injured another 11, hit a Panama-flagged civilian vessel and damaged its cargo of aid. It was the third Russian attack against a civilian vessel in four days.Nate Ostiller (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Experts urge setting up ‘NATO bank’ to ‘Trump-proof’ alliance, Guardian reports. To reduce the potential impact of a second Trump presidency, NATO countries should back the establishment of a multilateral lending institution, effectively a NATO bank, the report suggests. Read more: kyivindependent.com/experts-ur…
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Experts urge setting up 'NATO bank' to 'Trump-proof' alliance, Guardian reports
German and British think tanks urged decision-makers to set up a "NATO bank" to "Trump-proof" the alliance's military spending in a report published on Oct. 9 and seen by The Guardian.The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
Reducing the war against Ukraine to “one man’s doing and one man’s problem” allows Russia to evade the topic of collective responsibility and create further distraction and confusion in efforts to seek justice, writes Mariya Chukhnova. kyivindependent.com/opinion-pu…
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[2024/10/10 09:59]
Opinion: Putin’s war? The case for Russia’s collective responsibility in Ukraine
Referring to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine simply as “Putin’s war” is quite common, but this framing is misleading. It oversimplifies the invasion, affects allies’ perceptions, and fuels Russian propaganda.Mariya Chukhnova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Russia responsible for 80% of foreign influence operations in the world, Czech FM says. kyivindependent.com/russia-res…
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Russia responsible for 80% of foreign influence operations in the world, Czech FM says
"Russia is currently responsible for 80% of influence operations in the world. This is four times more than the rest of the world combined," Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky said at a conference in Prague on Oct. 9.The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ A Russian attack against the village of Cherkaska Lozova just north of Kharkiv on Oct. 10 injured five people, Governor Oleh Syniehubov reported. kyivindependent.com/russian-at…
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Russian attack on Kharkiv's outskirts injures 5
A Russian attack against the village of Cherkaska Lozova north of Kharkiv on Oct. 10 injured five people, Governor Oleh Syniehubov reported.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Ukrainian forces carried out a successful strike against Russia’s Khanskaya military airfield in the Adygea Republic, Ukraine’s General Staff confirmed on Oct. 10. kyivindependent.com/almost-60-…
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Ukraine confirms strike on Russian airbase in North Caucasus housing Su-34, Su-27 jets
Ukraine carried out a successful strike against Russia's Khanskaya military airfield in the Adygea Republic, the military said.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
Georgia’s government is playing a dangerous double game, drifting from its Euro-Atlantic path toward Moscow’s influence. kyivindependent.com/opinion-wi…
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Opinion: With elections ahead, Georgia stands between Russia and the West
Two years ago, a Georgian pro-Kremlin fringe channel aired a fabricated story featuring photoshopped images of several NGO representatives, including myself, in handcuffs at a fictional trial.Tamar Kintsurashvili (The Kyiv Independent)
Pereshchepyne is a small town with 9,000 residents located in the central Ukrainian region of Dnipropetrovsk, which borders four regions with partially occupied territories and ongoing hostilities. kyivindependent.com/modern-pol…
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Modern polyclinic sparks revival in small town near Dnipro
Editor's note: This story was sponsored by U-LEAD (Ukraine – Local Empowerment, Accountability and Development Program), a partnership of the Ukrainian government and the European Union and its member states Germany, Poland, Denmark, and Sloveni…Daria Shulzhenko (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Ukraine’s parliament approves revised bill on ‘historic’ tax hike. The Ukrainian parliament on Oct. 10 adopted a bill on a major tax increase as the country struggles to shore up its budget deficit amid Russia’s ongoing full-scale war. kyivindependent.com/ukraines-p…
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Ukraine's parliament approves 'historic' tax hike
According to opposition lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak, the version of the bill adopted in the second reading saw several changes.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Ukraine’s parliament passes bill allowing foreigners to serve as officers in International Legion. kyivindependent.com/parliament…
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Ukraine's parliament passes bill allowing foreigners to serve as officers in International Legion
Until now, volunteers could оnly fight as privates or sergeants.The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
At least six people were killed and 11 injured in a Russian missile strike on Ukraine’s southern Odesa Oblast on Oct. 9, regional governor Oleh Kiper reported on Telegram. kyivindependent.com/russias-mi…
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⚡️White House has ‘serious concerns’ about alleged Trump-Putin calls. “Let’s not forget, it is concerning, especially when we know the former president was lobbying against more aid for Ukraine to defend themselves against Russia’s aggression.” kyivindependent.com/white-hous…
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White House has 'serious concerns' about alleged Trump-Putin calls
"Let's not forget, it is concerning, especially when we know the former president was lobbying against more aid for Ukraine — to Ukraine to defend themselves against Russia's aggression," White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russian losses in war against Ukraine top 600,000, Pentagon says. The accelerating losses are disproportionate with Moscow’s territorial gains, a senior U.S. defense official said on Oct. 9. kyivindependent.com/russian-lo…
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Russian losses in Ukraine top 600,000, may hinder recruitment, Pentagon says
"Russian losses, again both killed and wounded in action, in just the first year of the war exceeded the total of all Soviet losses in any conflict since World War II combined," a senior Pentagon official said.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
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