Russian pro-war milbloggers have reacted to yet more reports of Ukrainian POWs being executed by Moscow’s forces by seeking to justify the killings, while some have even called for more. kyivindependent.com/russias-mi…
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X, ovvero la fine di Twitter - DINAMOpress
Scegliamo come redazione di non pubblicare più su questo social media. L’uso strumentale che ne sta facendo il suo proprietario e l’assenza di una moderazione rendono impossibile una presenza “critica”.Rossella (DINAMOpress)
⚡️Russia will have the military capabilities to be able to attack NATO by 2030, said German intelligence chief Bruno Kahl during a parliamentary hearing on Oct. 14. kyivindependent.com/russia-cou…
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Russia could attack NATO by 2030, German intelligence chief says
Moscow's ultimate goals are to "push the U.S. out of Europe," roll back NATO boundaries to the 1990s, and create a "Russian sphere of influence" that will cement a "new world order," said German intelligence chief Bruno Kahl.Nate Ostiller (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️A Moscow court sentenced on Oct. 14 French national Laurent Vinatier to three years and three months in prison over allegedly violating Russia’s “foreign agents” legislation. kyivindependent.com/russia-sen…
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Russia sentences French national to 3 years in prison over alleged foreign agents violation
Russian investigators claimed that beyond the violation of the foreign agents registration, Laurent Vinatier had plead guilty to illegally obtaining information about the military.Nate Ostiller (The Kyiv Independent)
With mounting internal and external pressure on Ukraine to reign in corruption at the border, parliament has passed an extensive new reform bill to overhaul the State Customs Service. kyivindependent.com/new-custom…
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New customs reform aims to tackle Ukraine’s ‘single biggest cash cow’ of corrupt money in politics
At a time when state coffers are starving for money to fund Ukraine’s survival, illegal smuggling is costing the country billions of dollars a year in lost tax payments. Through bribery or lying, smugglers avoid an estimated $2.Andrea Januta (The Kyiv Independent)
Our War Crimes Investigations Unit is getting ready to release its next documentary, “Shadows Across the River,” which investigates Russian war crimes in the occupied territory of Ukraine’s southern Kherson Oblast. The film will be released on our YouTube channel on Oct. 17.
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⚡️A Russian attack on Kherson Oblast using a first-person view (FPV) drone on Oct. 14 killed two women in their car, Ukraine’s Interior Ministry said. kyivindependent.com/russian-dr…
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Russian drone attack on Kherson Oblast kills 2
A civilian vehicle with five people inside was targeted with an FPV drone, killing two women aged 72 and 56, as well as injuring a 72-year-old man and a 63-year-old woman, according to the regional prosecutor's office.Nate Ostiller (The Kyiv Independent)
Volodymyr Zelensky on Oct. 13 warned of Russia’s “increasing alliance” with North Korea, stressing it had moved beyond the supply of just weaponry and was now “actually about transferring people from North Korea to the occupying military forces.” kyivindependent.com/north-kore…
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North Korean soldiers are reportedly in Ukraine — here's what we know
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Oct. 13 warned of Russia's "increasing alliance" with North Korea, stressing it had moved beyond the supply of just weaponry and was now "actually about transferring people from North Korea to the occupy…Chris York (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️First Ukrainian troops crossed into Kursk Oblast 2 days before incursion, commander says. kyivindependent.com/80-brigade…
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First Ukrainian troops crossed into Kursk Oblast 2 days before incursion, commander says
One Ukrainian company sneaked in Kursk Oblast in groups of six soldiers and hid in the forest, Pavlo Rozlach, Ukraine's 80th Air Assault Brigade's commander, said.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
Two Russian MiG-31K jets were transferred to Belarus last week, potentially signaling Russia’s efforts to protect its warplanes amid increasing Ukrainian strikes on Russian air bases. kyivindependent.com/russian-mi…
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Russia may have moved MiG-31 jets to Belarus to evade Ukrainian strikes
Editor's Note: This story was updated on Oct. 13 after the monitoring group Hajun reported that the two MiG-31 jets had likely returned to Russia.Dominic Culverwell (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ 70% of Russian oil shipped by shadow fleet, posing environment risk, report says. Russia’s “shadow fleet” of old and poorly insured tankers transports 70% of the country’s seaborne oil exports, according to an analysis published by KSE Institute. kyivindependent.com/shadow-fle…
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70% of Russian oil shipped by shadow fleet, posing environment risk, report says
Russia's "shadow fleet" of older and poorly insured tankers transports 70% of the country's seaborne exports, according to an analysis published by the Kyiv School of Economics (KSE) Insititute on Oct. 14.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ EU sanctions Iran over missile shipments to Russia. The EU on Oct. 14 adopted sanctions against seven individuals and seven entities over Iran’s missile and drone shipments to Russia amid its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. kyivindependent.com/eu-sanctio…
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EU sanctions Iran over missile shipments to Russia
The EU's sanctions list newly includes individuals and entities responsible for the development and transfer of drones and missiles to Russia.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
The Kyiv Independent sat down with Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur to discuss the current state of support for Ukraine and Tallinn’s preparation for a potential clash with Russia. kyivindependent.com/our-aim-sh…
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Ukraine's victory can avert NATO-Russia clash, Estonian defense minister says in exclusive interview
Estonia has emerged as a staunch advocate for Ukraine in its fight against Russia, pushing its NATO allies to step up military aid and make long-term commitments to Kyiv’s defense.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Kyiv rebukes Jared Leto over controversial remarks on Russia, war. The musician said that he missed Russia and would visit once “all these problems are finished,” referring to Moscow’s full-scale war on Ukraine. kyivindependent.com/kyiv-slams…
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Kyiv rebukes Jared Leto over controversial remarks on Russia, war
"There can be no appeasement for Russia when it continues its attempts to solve the 'problem' of Ukraine’s very existence," Ukraine's Foreign Ministry said.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
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'None of these models have factored in extreme losses like we've observed, such as the 2023 wildfires in Canada that amounted to 6 months of US fossil emissions. 2 years before, Siberia also lost the same amount of carbon.
Another process models miss is the fact that trees die from drought. None of the models have drought-induced mortality in their representation of the land sink. The fact that the models are lacking these factors makes them too optimistic.'
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Trees and land absorbed almost no CO2 last year. Is nature’s carbon sink failing?
The sudden collapse of carbon sinks was not factored into climate models – and could rapidly accelerate global heatingPatrick Greenfield (The Guardian)
⚡️Russian strike on Odesa port kills 1, injures 8, damages civilian vessels. The attack damaged two civilian vessels — NS Moon flying the flag of Belize and the Palau-flagged Optima, Governor Oleh Kiper said. Russia targeted the latter ship last week on Oct. 7. kyivindependent.com/russian-mi…
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Russian strike on Odesa port kills 1, injures 8, damages civilian vessels
The attack damaged two civilian vessels — NS Moon flying the flag of Belize and the Palau-flagged OPTIMA, Odesa Oblast Governor Oleh Kiper said. Russia targeted the latter last week on Oct. 7.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russia claims capture of Zaporizhzhia Oblast village, Kyiv says ‘situation dynamic.’ kyivindependent.com/levadne/
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Russia claims capture of Zaporizhzhia Oblast village, Kyiv says 'situation dynamic'
When asked by the Kyiv Independent about the alleged seizure of Levadne, Voloshyn said that the situation "is developing quite dynamically" and each of the sides can regain the initiative.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Over 110,000 residents of Kursk Oblast evacuated, Russia’s Ombudsman claims. Some 112,337 residents of Russia’s Kursk Oblast left their homes due to hostilities, Russian Ombudsman Tatyana Moskalkova said in an interview published on Oct. 14. kyivindependent.com/russia-kur…
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Over 110,000 residents of Kursk Oblast evacuated, Russia's chief ombudsman claims
Speaking to the Kremlin-controlled outlet Argumenty i Fakty, the official said that this number includes 12,328 people placed at temporary facilities across Russia and around 100,000 living with relatives and friends.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Ukraine’s victory plan includes additional Storm Shadow, ATACMS missiles, presidential advisor says. kyivindependent.com/victory-pl…
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Ukraine's victory plan includes more Storm Shadow, ATACMS missiles, presidential advisor says
Ukraine's victory plan includes a request for greater numbers of ATACMS and Storm Shadow missiles and a permission to launch then against military targets in Russia, presidential advisor Mykhailo Podolyak told the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) in co…Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
Tech Workers Coalition: Adapting the Labor Movement for the Digital Age
For this episode I spoke to Simone Robutti. Simone works as an organization designer, adversarial researcher, and teacher. Formerly a software developer, he ...YouTube
A camera can turn pain into spectacle. The ethical dilemma is capturing war without compromising the dignity of those involved or the audience’s perception, writes Ukrainian film critic Sonya Vseliubska in their recent op-ed. kyivindependent.com/opinion-do…
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Opinion: Documenting war ethically means going beyond capturing suffering
When a country goes through a war, documentarians often feel empowered to capture reality with the aim of creatively reflecting the pain on both a national and personal level.Sonya Vseliubska (The Kyiv Independent)
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⚡️Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 5, injure 8 over past day. kyivindependent.com/russian-at…
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Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 5, injure 8 over past day
Russian attacks against Ukraine killed five people and injured eight others over the past day, regional authorities said on Oct. 14.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ NATO holding annual nuclear drills involving 2,000 troops, 60 aircraft. NATO begins its annual nuclear exercises, Steadfast Noon, on Oct. 14, involving nuclear-capable fighter jets but not live weaponry. kyivindependent.com/steadfast-…
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NATO holding annual nuclear drills involving 2,000 troops, 60 aircraft
The two-week drills will involve over 2,000 military personnel and 60 aircraft from eight airbases. They will take place in Belgium, the Netherlands, and in the airspace over Denmark, the U.K.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russia reportedly launches no Shahed drones against Ukraine overnight for first time in over month. kyivindependent.com/shaheds-oc…
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Russia reportedly launches no Shahed drones against Ukraine overnight for first time in over month
The lull came after Russia attacked Ukraine with more than 1,300 Shahed kamikaze drones in September, targeting settlements across the country on a daily basis for an entire month. This daily trend has continued for the first days of October.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️US ready for talks with Russia, China, North Korea to reduce nuclear threat, Biden says. Washington is ready to engage in talks with Russia, China, and North Korea without preconditions to reduce the nuclear threat, U.S. President Joe Biden said on Oct. 13. kyivindependent.com/us-ready-f…
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US ready for talks with Russia, China, North Korea to reduce nuclear threat, Biden says
"There is no benefit to our nations or the world to forestall progress on reducing nuclear arsenals. Reducing the nuclear threat is important not despite the dangers of today’s world but precisely because of them," President Joe Biden said.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
I risultati preliminari del primo turno delle elezioni legislative in Lituania danno il Partito Socialdemocratico in vantaggio
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⚡️ German opposition leader would deliver Taurus to Ukraine after certain steps. First, there should be an appeal to Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop attacking civilian targets in Ukraine, said Friedrich Merz, a candidate for the chancellor. kyivindependent.com/merz-tauru…
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German opposition leader would deliver Taurus to Ukraine after certain steps
At first, there should be an appeal to Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop attacking civilian targets in Ukraine.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Russia hasn’t received request for Scholz-Putin call, Kremlin claims. Moscow has not received a proposal from Berlin for a phone call between German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin spokesperson told Interfax. kyivindependent.com/putin-scho…
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Russia hasn't received request for Scholz-Putin call, Kremlin claims
The statement came two days after German Foreign Minister Annalenna Baerbock said that Russian President Vladimir Putin is not willing to speak with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz about brokering peace in Ukraine.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is preparing to deliver a significant policy concession to former President Donald Trump, potentially allowing him to evade a $50 billion loan intended to support Ukraine amid its ongoing war with Russia. kyivindependent.com/orban-thre…
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These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Oct. 14, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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⚡️Nearly 37,000 residents evacuated from Sumy Oblast, additional efforts ongoing, military says. A total of nearly 37,000 residents have been evacuated from Sumy Oblast, including over 6,400 children, as efforts are ongoing to evacuate more residents under expanded mandatory evacuation orders, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration said on Oct. 13. kyivindependent.com/nearly-37-…
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Nearly 37,000 residents evacuated from Sumy Oblast, additional efforts ongoing, military says
A total of nearly 37,000 people have been evacuated from Sumy Oblast, including over 6,400 children, as efforts are ongoing to evacuate more residents under expanded mandatory evacuation orders, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration said on Oct.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russian Tu-134 aircraft burns down in Orenburg Oblast, military intelligence claims. kyivindependent.com/russian-tu…
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Russian Tu-134 transport aircraft set ablaze over 1,000 km from Ukraine, military intelligence claims
"Such Soviet aircraft are used, in particular, to transport the leadership of the Russian Defense Ministry," Ukraine's military intelligence said.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Kyiv considering ceding territory to end war with Russia, Der Spiegel reports. The government is now holding “serious discussions” about relinquishing its aim of full territorial restoration, an unnamed official told Der Spiegel. kyivindependent.com/kyiv-consi…
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Kyiv considering ceding territory to end war with Russia, Der Spiegel reports
The government is now holding "serious discussions" about relinquishing its aim of full territorial restoration, an unnamed official told Der Spiegel.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko, in a comment to a Russian reporter, said that recent changes to Russia’s nuclear weapons policy were long overdue and would likely “cool the ardor” of Western nations. kyivindependent.com/lukashenko…
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Lukashenko claims Russian nuclear realignment was long overdue
Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko, in a comment to a Russian reporter, said that recent changes to Russia's nuclear weapons policy were long overdue and would likely "cool the ardor" of Western nations.Olena Goncharova (The Kyiv Independent)
Ukraine is set to face its toughest winter since the start of the full-scale invasion as Russia eyes cutting off its nuclear power after already bombing out capacity from half of its electricity generation sector in large-scale air strikes. kyivindependent.com/russia-wan…
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Ukraine is holding front line in Kursk Oblast despite Russian attacks; Prosecutors investigate alleged killing of 9 POWs by Russians in Kursk Oblast; and more. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wa…
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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine is holding front line in Kursk Oblast despite Russian attacks, Zelensky says
Key developments on Oct. 13: * Ukraine is holding front line in Kursk Oblast despite Russian attacks, Zelensky says * Prosecutors open investigation into alleged killing of 9 POWs by Russians in Kursk Oblast * Russia's illegal use of Starlin…The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
Kaliningrad Oblast is a small piece of land sandwiched between Poland and Lithuania. Though it may be small, strategically it gives Russia a second point of direct access to the Baltic Sea. kyivindependent.com/why-the-ba…
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Why the Baltic States fear Russia's Kaliningrad exclave
Lithuania announced this week it had blocked and fortified a bridge over the Nieman River linking it to the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, the latest in a series of escalations in the Baltic Sea region.Chris York (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Zelensky warns of ‘increasing alliance’ between Russia, North Korea. “This is no longer just about transferring weapons. It is actually about transferring people from North Korea to the occupying military forces.” kyivindependent.com/zelensky-w…
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Zelensky warns of 'increasing alliance' between Russia, North Korea
"We see an increasing alliance between Russia and regimes like North Korea. This is no longer just about transferring weapons. It is actually about transferring people from North Korea to the occupying military forces."Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Defense minister confirms more weapons pledges, arms production after foreign visit. The U.K. pledged to provide additional long-range weapons, while France may open a training center for drone operators, according to the announcement. kyivindependent.com/ukraines-d…
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Defense minister confirms more weapons pledges, arms production after foreign visit
The U.K. pledged to provide additional long-range weapons, artillery systems, and robotic systems, while French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the possibility of opening a training center for drone operators in France, according to the announce…The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russia’s illegal use of Starlink terminals hastened fall of Vuhledar, WP reports. “They just overpowered us,” an officer in the 72nd Mechanized Brigade told The Washington Post. He said Russia’s Starlink use was a key factor in the loss of Vuhledar. kyivindependent.com/russias-il…
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Russia's illegal use of Starlink terminals hastened fall of Vuhledar, WP reports
"They just overpowered us," an officer in the 72nd Mechanized Brigade, one of the units defending Vuhledar, told The Washington Post. The officer said Russia's access to Starlink was a key factor in the loss of the city.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
Reducing the war against Ukraine to “one man’s doing and one man’s problem” allows Russia to whitewash its image and create further distraction and confusion in efforts to seek justice, writes Mariya Chukhnova in this op-ed. kyivindependent.com/opinion-pu…
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[2024/10/13 18:27]
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)
⚡️Media: Biden to visit Germany on Oct. 18. U.S. President Joe Biden will visit Germany on Oct. 18 after an earlier trip was postponed due to Hurricane Milton in the Gulf of Mexico, according to media reports published on Oct. 13. Biden was supposed to convene a leader-level meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Germany on Oct. 12, where President Volodymyr Zelensky was expected to present his victory plan. However, he put off his visit in order to oversee the emergency response to Hurricane Milton.
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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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[2024/10/13 11:34]
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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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[2024/10/13 02:04]
⚡️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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[2024/10/13 01:05]
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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[2024/10/12 15:55]
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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[2024/10/12 16:14]
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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The Rhine Bridge, Mannheim, Baden, Germany between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900. Views of Germany
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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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[2024/10/12 19:18]
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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[2024/10/11 22:12]
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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[2024/10/12 03:55]
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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[2024/10/12 02:25]
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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[2024/10/11 21:08]
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)
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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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[2024/10/11 20:36]
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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[2024/10/11 20:15]
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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[2024/10/11 19:01]
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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[2024/10/11 19:51]
⚡️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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[2024/10/11 19:26]
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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[2024/10/11 17:30]
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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[2024/10/11 15:12]
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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[2024/10/11 18:28]
⚡️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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[2024/10/11 14:41]
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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[2024/10/11 14:31]
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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