RT by [@KyivIndependent](https://nitter.oksocial.net/KyivIndependent): Mobilised or volunteers, prisoners or foreigners, what makes or breaks a soldier’s experience in infantry will be their training and the value put on their life by command.
I spent a day with a new Ukrainian prisoner company for [@KyivIndependent](https://nitter.oksocial.net/KyivIndependent):
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[2024/10/24 16:24]
Meet the Ukrainian prisoner soldiers entering the fray in the Battle of Donbas
Editor’s note: In accordance with the security protocols of the Ukrainian military, soldiers featured in this story are identified by first names and callsigns only.Francis Farrell (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Germany’s Finance Minister suggests revising legal status and benefits for Ukrainian refugees. Germany’s Finance Minister Christian Lindner has proposed reevaluating the legal status of Ukrainian refugees, German magazine Wirtschaftswoche reported on Oct. 23. In an interview with the outlet, Lindner suggested lowering welfare payments and increasing employment among those receiving benefits. kyivindependent.com/germanys-f…
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[2024/10/24 02:42]
Germany's Finance Minister suggests revising legal status and benefits for Ukrainian refugees
Germany's Finance Minister Christian Lindner has proposed reevaluating the legal status of Ukrainian refugees, German magazine Wirtschaftswoche reported on Oct. 23.Sonya Bandouil (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ South Korea could ‘review’ ban on supply of lethal arms to Ukraine, President Yoon Suk Yeol says South Korea could review its ban on supplying lethal arms to Ukraine in light of recent “North Korean military activities,” President Yoon Suk Yeol said. kyivindependent.com/south-kore…
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[2024/10/24 13:47]
South Korea could 'review' ban on supply of lethal arms to Ukraine, President Yoon Suk Yeol says
South Korean law prohibits the exporting of weapons to active conflict zones, but Seoul has repeatedly hinted that this could change in light of deepening military cooperation between Russia and North Korea.The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russian attack on Kupiansk kills elderly woman, injures at least 11. kyivindependent.com/russian-at…
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[2024/10/24 12:28]
Russian attack on Kupiansk kills elderly woman, injures at least 11
Eight women and three men were injured. A 73-year-old woman died as a result of severe injuries, Governor Oleh Syniehubov said.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 5, injure 19 over past day. kyivindependent.com/russian-at…
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[2024/10/24 09:15]
Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 5, injure 19 over past day
Ukrainian forces downed 40 out of 50 Shahed-type drones and other unidentified drones launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported. Seven more drones were "lost," and two others flew toward Russia and Belarus, it added.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Moscow court sentences Ukrainian-born film producer to 8 and a half years in absentia for reporting on Russian war crimes. Moscow’s Basmanny district court sentenced Alexander Rodnyansky, on Oct. 21, to 8 and a half years in absentia for “spreading fake information” about the Russian Army. Rodnyansky wrote about the shelling of a maternity hospital in Mariupol and other attacks on civilian infrastructure throughout the war, both before and after he fled Russia in 2022. kyivindependent.com/moscow-cou…
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[2024/10/24 04:39]
Moscow court sentences Ukrainian-born film producer to 8 and a half years in absentia for reporting on Russian war crimes
Moscow's Basmanny district court sentenced Ukrainian film producer Alexander Rodnyansky, on Oct. 21, to 8 and a half years in absentia for "spreading fake information" about the Russian Army.Sonya Bandouil (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Multiple explosions heard in occupied Crimea. Multiple loud explosions were heard around the city of Sevastopol, the Baydar Valley, and near Belbek military airfield around 1:45 a.m. local time on Oct. 24, the Telegram channel Crimean Wind reported.
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[2024/10/23 23:05]
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O Sarilho – Romanos do futuro que moram no Peso da Régua e vão de missão até Arouca para recuperar um satélite.
Post-apocalyptic action/sci-fi comics about future romans who find an alien creature and have to deal with the international consequences of the discovery.sarilho.net
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![4 Panels.
Panel 1: A wide view of Régula I trainstation. It's a white building with blue accents on the windows and doors framed by mountains. It looks rainy and dark, and the mountains are filled with electrical windmills. Fausta parks her car next to the train station.
Panel 2-3: Jorge the crow flies over and lands on the car's rear view mirror, admired by a very tired Fausta. She extends a finger to him, which he playfully bites.
Panel 4: An offpanel voice calls "JORGE?", getting the crow's attention.](https://piero.bosio.info/photo/preview/640/368756 "4 Panels.
Panel 1: A wide view of Régula I trainstation. It's a white building with blue accents on the windows and doors framed by mountains. It looks rainy and dark, and the mountains are filled with electrical windmills. Fausta parks her car next to the train station.
Panel 2-3: Jorge the crow flies over and lands on the car's rear view mirror, admired by a very tired Fausta. She extends a finger to him, which he playfully bites.
Panel 4: An offpanel voice calls "JORGE?", getting the crow's attention.")
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Russia’s drone dreams are grounded in harsh realities, as Putin’s bold ambitions collide with production bottlenecks, foreign dependence, and systemic inefficiencies, write James Black, John Kennedy, Rebecca Lucas of RAND in their recent op-ed. kyivindependent.com/opinion-pu…
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[2024/10/23 14:29]
Opinion: Putin’s drone strategy shows the cracks in Russia’s war machine
Russia shot down one of its own drones — a large and stealthy S-70 — after it flew uncontrolled into Ukrainian territory in early October, sparking speculation about how Moscow lost control of this valuable asset so publicly.James Black (The Kyiv Independent)
In refusing to acknowledge its imperial past, Russia has blocked its path to a democratic future. Its people have laid themselves open to the perpetual tyranny of a man who can only turn their sons into cannon fodder, Michael Ignatieff writes in his op-ed. kyivindependent.com/opinion-uk…
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[2024/10/23 13:27]
Opinion: Ukraine’s war is the reckoning with empire Europe can no longer avoid
Thirty years ago, in a Ukrainian churchyard where my Russian ancestors are buried, I knelt beside a very old woman leaning on a stick, her hair covered in a black kerchief.Michael Ignatieff (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Many Russians support Putin despite favoring opposing policies, survey shows. Around 61% of Putin’s supporters said they favored peace in Ukraine under mutual concessions, according to the poll conducted by Levada Center between Sept. 10 and 17. kyivindependent.com/putin-supp…
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[2024/10/23 12:30]
Many Russians support Putin despite favoring opposing policies, survey shows
Around 61% of Putin's supporters said they favored peace in Ukraine under mutual concessions, according to the poll conducted by the independent Levada Center between Sept. 10 and 17.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ France will deliver its first three Mirage 2000-5s fighter jets to Ukraine in the first quarter of 2025, the French newspaper La Tribune reported on Oct. 23, citing its sources. kyivindependent.com/mirage-200…
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[2024/10/23 11:38]
France's first batch of Mirage 2000 jets for Ukraine to include 3 planes, media reports
The planes will reportedly be equipment with ground strike capabilities, namely SCALP/Storm Shadow long-range missiles and French guided bombs AASM.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️3 companies of Russian soldiers killed, injured in assaults on Selydove, National Guard says. kyivindependent.com/around-3-c…
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[2024/10/23 12:45]
3 companies of Russian soldiers killed, injured in assaults on Selydove, National Guard says
Ukraine's National Guard troops repelled 13 Russian assault attempts near the town of Selydove in Donetsk region over the past day, spokesperson Ruslan Muzychuk told Ukrainska Pravda on Oct. 23.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
On top of its all-out war in Ukraine, Russia has recently driven up tensions around the NATO-allied Baltic states — Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania — as well as nearby Finland and Sweden, raising concerns about its intentions in the area. kyivindependent.com/no-better-…
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[2024/10/23 11:35]
As the Baltics raise the alarm about Russia, Washington still not listening
For Zygimantas Pavilionis, a member of the Lithuanian parliament, history is repeating itself: The Kremlin’s military sights are set on Europe beyond Ukraine and the U.S. is not listening to warnings from the Baltics.Owen Racer (The Kyiv Independent)
In Italy, leaders are now on the defensive,
Facing accusations quite extensive,
Of racism and hate,
Homophobia's cruel fate,
They deny it, but the truth is incisive.
#GuardianLimerick #Italy #Europe
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Italian leaders push back at accusations of police racism and homophobia
Council of Europe monitor reports ‘many accounts of racial profiling’ but Giorgia Meloni says force ‘deserves respect’Angela Giuffrida (The Guardian)
⚡️North Korean troops are in Russia, US defense secretary confirms. kyivindependent.com/north-kore…
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[2024/10/23 10:44]
North Korean troops are in Russia, US defense secretary confirms
"There is evidence that there are DPRK troops in Russia," U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Georgia denies journalist entry to cover elections amid rising Russian influence. Czech-British journalist Ray Baseley was denied entry to Georgia without an explanation after arriving at Tbilisi airport on Oct. 22 to cover the upcoming elections. kyivindependent.com/georgia-de…
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[2024/10/23 10:43]
Georgia denies journalist entry to cover elections amid rising Russian influence
Czech-British journalist Ray Baseley was denied entry to Georgia without an explanation after arriving at Tbilisi airport on Oct. 22 to cover the upcoming parliamentary elections.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukraine receives $1.1 billion from IMF. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-re…
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[2024/10/23 10:18]
Ukraine receives $1.1 billion from IMF
"The funds will be used to cover important non-military budget spending," PM Denys Shmyhal said.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️SBU claims it foiled terror attack in Kyiv, detained suspects. kyivindependent.com/sbu-claims…
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[2024/10/23 10:02]
SBU says it foiled terror attack in Kyiv, detained suspects
According to the SBU, the suspects reportedly planned to detonate improvised explosives in a crowded place in Ukraine's capital to cause "the maximum number of civilian deaths" and sow panic.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️UK to allocate $155 million for naval coalition to protect Ukraine’s ports. kyivindependent.com/uk-naval-c…
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[2024/10/23 09:50]
UK to allocate $155 million for naval coalition to protect Ukraine's ports
The U.K. is looking for partners to co-finance the supply of "hundreds" more naval drones as well as surveillance radars to protect Ukraine's grain corridor.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Zelensky preparing action plan for Ukraine to withstand war, source says. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-p…
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[2024/10/23 08:39]
Zelensky preparing action plan for Ukraine to withstand war, source says
The document will address Ukraine's military, political, economic, and other areas, including certain decisions regarding law enforcement, a source close to the Presidential Office told the Kyiv Independent.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Russia helping North Korea with sanctions evasion, nuclear technology in return for soldiers, arms, Budanov says. kyivindependent.com/budanov-no…
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[2024/10/23 07:52]
Russia helping North Korea with sanctions evasion, nuclear technology in return for soldiers, arms, Budanov says
Russia's support in nuclear capabilities includes providing technologies for smaller tactical nuclear weapons and submarine missile-launch systems, military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov claimed.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
"Dalla parte del suolo". Alla ricerca di chi voglia davvero farne una battaglia politica
Nel suo nuovo libro edito da Laterza, il prof. Paolo Pileri rimette al centro il fondamentale e bistrattato ecosistema che abbiamo sotto i piedi, scrigno di biodiversità, argine contro gli eventi estremi, regolatore climatico senza pari.Luca Martinelli (Altreconomia)
⚡️ Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least five people and injured at least 14 over the past day, regional authorities reported early on Oct. 23. kyivindependent.com/attacks-98…
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[2024/10/23 07:13]
Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 5, injure 14 over past day
Ukrainian air defenses shot down 57 of the 81 Shahed-type drones launched overnight, the Air Force reported. Fifteen drones were lost, and nine are still present in the Ukrainian airspace at the time of the publication.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
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⚡️UN secretary general visits Russia for BRICS summit despite Kyiv’s criticism. kyivindependent.com/guterres-b…
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[2024/10/23 07:06]
UN secretary general visits Russia for BRICS summit despite Kyiv's criticism
"This is a wrong choice that does not advance the cause of peace. It only damages the U.N.'s reputation," Ukraine's Foreign Ministry said.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
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От автора Telegram-канала «Аналитика и Growth mind-set».Stanford (один из лучших университетов в мире) опубликовал беседу с Эндрю Нг и Мехрамом Сахами про то, ка...Маруся (Habr)
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🟥 Trump: 49% (+2)
🟦 Harris: 47%
🟪 Other: 2%
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“If candidate performance matters in a very, very tight presidential race, on the margins, which is where this race is gonna be won or lost, which of these candidates is in a position to close strong in the last two weeks?
She is…. He's not capable of doing that now. And this is where it's going to really start to show. And she is in a position to really perform well in these last two weeks.
Doesn't mean she's going to win, but whose hand would you rather play as a campaign manager or chief strategist, a candidate who's coming into their best moment in the last two weeks or a Trump's case kind of devolving into his worst? I think she has the advantage in that.”
From Hacks On Tap: The Sprint, Oct 22, 2024
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“So a week ago, I said, I thought the election held today was Trump, or maybe it was two episodes ago.
This is just, we don't know, we're guessing, it's a tight race. But my gut now is that she's gearshift. And if you put a gun to my head and I couldn't wiggle away….I would predict her now.
I've moved a little.”
From Hacks On Tap: The Sprint, Oct 22, 2024
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These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Oct. 23, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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[2024/10/23 06:13]
⚡️US to continue to ‘tighten the screws’ on Russian LNG exports, senior official says. kyivindependent.com/us-to-cont…
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[2024/10/23 06:03]
US to continue to 'tighten the screws' on Russian LNG exports, senior official says
"You can be assured that the Biden administration is going to continue to tighten the screws against Russia’s LNG exports," Jeffrey Pyatt, assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources, said.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Poland shuts down Russian Consulate in Poznan amid claims of sabotage. Poland is closing down the Russian Consulate in Poznan due to alleged sabotage attempts from Russia, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski announced on Oct. 22. A number of suspected spy networks, allegedly run by Minsk and Moscow, have been uncovered in Poland over the past years. kyivindependent.com/poland-shu…
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[2024/10/23 01:21]
Poland shuts down Russian Consulate in Poznan amid claims of sabotage
"Russia is waging a hybrid war," Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said on Oct. 22. "It is attempting sabotage on Polish territory."Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Turkey quietly curbs military goods exports to Russia following US warning, FT reports. Turkey has quietly blocked the export of U.S.-origin military goods to Russia following a warning from Washington, the Financial Times (FT) reported on Oct. 22. In recent weeks, Ankara updated its customs systems to stop the export of over 40 categories of U.S.-made items deemed critical to Russia’s war in Ukraine. kyivindependent.com/turkey-qui…
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[2024/10/23 02:56]
⚡️Russia-linked disinformation campaign spreads false claims about Tim Walz, US intelligence officials say. Russian disinformation groups have been linked to viral attacks targeting Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz, U.S. intelligence sources said on Oct. 22. Analysts connected the disinformation to Russian operations aimed at undermining the Democratic ticket of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. kyivindependent.com/russia-lin…
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[2024/10/23 04:44]
Russia-linked disinformation campaign spreads false claims about Tim Walz, US intelligence officials say
Russian disinformation groups have been linked to viral attacks targeting Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz, a U.S. intelligence official said on Oct. 22.Sonya Bandouil (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukraine’s population dropped by 10 million after Russia’s 2014 invasion, UN says. Ukraine’s birth rate is the lowest in Europe and the number of refugees has surged to 6.7 million, with the full-scale invasion exacerbating an already dire decline. kyivindependent.com/ukraines-p…
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[2024/10/22 23:06]
Ukraine's population dropped by 10 million after Russia's 2014 invasion, UN says
Ukraine's birth rate is the lowest in Europe and the number of refugees has surged to 6.7 million, with the full-scale invasion of 2022 exacerbating an already dire decline, according to the U.N. Population Fund.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Zelensky urges allies to increase pressure on North Korea. Two North Korean brigades of up to 6,000 personnel each are currently undergoing training in Russia, Zelensky said. “We expect a firm, concrete response from the world.” kyivindependent.com/zelensky-u…
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[2024/10/22 21:31]
Zelensky urges allies to increase pressure on North Korea
Two North Korean brigades of up to 6,000 personnel each are currently undergoing training in Russia, Zelensky said in his evening address, citing military intelligence reports. "We expect a firm, concrete response from the world."Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
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NYT conservative columnist Bret Stephens says he'll vote for Vice President Harris: "I really would rather have just sat out Election Day. But Jan. 6 and election denialism are unforgivable...Donald Trump is literally bleeping crazy. And what crazy brings in its wake is JD Vance, whom I find worse than Trump, because he’s just as cynical but twice as bright."
⚡️North Korean troops to arrive in Kursk tomorrow, military intelligence says. “We are waiting for the first units tomorrow in the Kursk direction,” military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov said, though he did not specify how many would be deployed. kyivindependent.com/north-kore…
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[2024/10/22 20:10]
North Korean troops to arrive in Kursk tomorrow, military intelligence says
"We are waiting for the first units tomorrow in the Kursk direction," military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov said, though he did not specify how many would be deployed.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Putin, Xi discuss war in Ukraine at BRICS summit in Russia. The leaders discussed Russia’s war against Ukraine, the BRICS agenda, and bilateral relations. Russia hopes to increase cooperation with China on “all international platforms,” Putin said. kyivindependent.com/putin-xi-d…
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[2024/10/22 19:54]
Putin, Xi discuss war in Ukraine at BRICS summit in Russia
The leaders discussed Russia's war against Ukraine, the BRICS agenda, and bilateral relations. Russia hopes to increase cooperation with China on "all international platforms," Putin said.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
"New CNBC/Generation Lab poll shows Vice President Kamala Harris with a 20-point advantage over Donald Trump among younger Americans....
The latest quarterly Youth & Money Survey shows Harris with a 20 percentage point lead over the former president, with 60% of respondents saying they would vote for Harris in a head-to-head matchup, and 40% saying they would cast a ballot for Trump.
Faced with a similar question in July’s Youth & Money Survey, only 46% of respondents selected Harris, while 34% said they would be voting for Trump. Another 21% in that poll said they would vote for then-candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. or another third-party option.
Harris’ 20 point lead over Trump in the latest poll is in line with the margin by which President Joe Biden ultimately won younger voters in his 2020 presidential election victory. " #KamalaHarris
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Harris leads Trump by 20 points with younger Americans, new CNBC/Generation Lab survey finds
Vice President Kamala Harris now holds a 20-point lead over former President Trump when it comes to younger voters between 18 and 34Jason Gewirtz (CNBC)
Despite Ukraine’s struggles on the battlefield this year and Russian attacks wiping out a chunk of its energy infrastructure, foreign investment has perked up this year. kyivindependent.com/not-waitin…
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[2024/10/22 19:25]
'Not waiting until the war is over' – Foreign investment keeps growing in Ukraine
Ukraine is still far from an investor's paradise, but increasingly valuable business deals are being signed in the war-torn country this year.Dominic Culverwell (The Kyiv Independent)
The U.S. is planning to provide Ukraine with an aid package of $700-800 million for the domestic development of long-range capabilities; Ukrainian drones attacked four plants in Tula, Tambov and Voronezh oblasts in Russia; and more. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wa…
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[2024/10/22 19:27]
Ukraine war latest: US to provide Ukraine with $800 million to boost domestic long-range capabilities
Key developments on Oct. 22: * US to provide Ukraine with another $800 million to boost domestic long-range capabilities, Zelensky says * Ukrainian drones target Russian alcohol plants overnight, local authorities claim * North Korea has sent pil…The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Zelensky denies potential dismissal of defense minister, head of military intelligence. “I wasn’t going to do that. I was not going to replace Budanov. This information was circulating, yes. There was no such question about Umerov either.” kyivindependent.com/zelensky-d…
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[2024/10/22 19:12]
Zelensky denies potential dismissal of defense minister, head of military intelligence
"I wasn't going to do that. I was not going to replace Budanov. This information was circulating, yes. There was no such question about Umerov either," Zelensky said during a meeting with journalists.Kateryna Hodunova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Zelensky signs decree to liquidate medical examination commissions amid corruption scandal. President Volodymyr Zelensky on Oct. 22 issued a decree to liquidate medical examination commissions for determining the severity of disabilities by Dec. 31. The decree was released after a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC), which on Oct. 22 discussed violations at medical examination commissions and the fraudulent acquisition of disability status by officials through corruption schemes.
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[2024/10/22 18:25]
⚡️Germany ‘skeptical’ about Ukraine’s NATO membership, Zelensky says. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-no…
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[2024/10/22 13:43]
Germany 'skeptical' about Ukraine's NATO membership, Zelensky says
Talking to journalists, Zelensky did not rule out that "some partners" may think about Ukraine's membership in NATO in exchange for the occupied territories. "We are not discussing this," he said.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
The Kyiv Independent asked five serving Ukrainian soldiers — some of whom asked to be identified by first name only for security reasons — what they thought about the North Korean troops potentially joining the Russian army. kyivindependent.com/only-death…
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[2024/10/22 13:40]
‘Russia has problems’ – We asked 5 Ukrainian soldiers about North Korean troops fighting for Moscow
Russia's war in Ukraine is on the verge of escalating dramatically, with multiple reports, intelligence assessments, and a video suggesting North Korean troops could soon be fighting alongside Kremlin forces.Chris York (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️G7 plans to keep Russian assets frozen after war in Ukraine ends, Nikkei reports. The Group of Seven (G7) plans to keep Russian assets frozen even after the end of Russia’s war against Ukraine, the Japanese news agency Nikkei reported on Oct. 22, citing G7 sources. G7 leaders will issue a joint statement in October saying that “Russia’s sovereign assets will remain immobilized until Russia ends its aggression and pays for the damage it has caused to Ukraine,” according to the draft prepared by this year’s chair, Italy.
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[2024/10/22 14:12]
⚡️ North Korea helping Russia in Ukraine ‘for money,’ Zelensky says. The Ukrainian president also said he believed North Korean troops would struggle to operate effectively while fighting for Russia. kyivindependent.com/north-kore…
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[2024/10/22 12:52]
North Korea helping Russia in Ukraine 'for money,' Zelensky says
Speaking at a meeting attended by the Kyiv Independent, Zelensky was asked about Pyongyang's increasing support for Moscow, which in recent days is reported to have developed from just weapons to boots on the ground.The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
It is difficult to extricate from long-held paradigms and see the world anew. This has been poignantly obvious with Biden, who clings to “escalation avoidance” long after that paradigm turned perverse and deadly, writes Marci Shore in this op-ed. kyivindependent.com/opinion-sh…
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[2024/10/22 13:27]
Opinion: Shifting the paradigm in Ukraine
Last month, a Russian missile blew apart an apartment building in the center of Lviv. I sent a message to a friend who lives there: Was everyone okay? “Yes, we were lucky,” he replied.Marci Shore (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️BREAKING NEWS: Prosecutor general Kostin resigns. Ukrainian Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin has submitted his resignation, the Prosecutor General’s Office said on Oct. 22.
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[2024/10/22 14:16]
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⚡️US to provide Ukraine with another $800 million to boost domestic long-range capabilities, Zelensky says. kyivindependent.com/us-to-prov…
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[2024/10/22 12:13]
US to provide Ukraine with another $800 million to boost domestic long-range capabilities, Zelensky says
Washington is also planning to provide $800 million as the first tranche for the production of Ukrainian drones, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
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Despite its size and potential, NATO stands ill-prepared for a protracted conflict with Russia, plagued by empty ammunition stores and political division. kyivindependent.com/nato-vs-ru…
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[2024/10/22 10:53]
Is NATO ready for war with Russia?
The launch of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 confronted the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) with a new geopolitical reality.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Seoul considering sending military personnel to Ukraine to monitor North Korean troops, Yonhap reports. kyivindependent.com/seoul-cons…
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[2024/10/22 07:51]
South Korea considering sending military personnel to Ukraine to monitor North Korean troops, Yonhap reports
"While watching signs of North Korea-Russia military cooperation, the response measures will be taken in steps," a government source told Yonhap.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ North Korea denies sending troops to join Russia’s war in Ukraine, dismisses ‘groundless rumors’. The statement is Pyongyang’s first public reaction to multiple reports of such a deployment from Kyiv and Seoul. kyivindependent.com/north-kore…
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[2024/10/22 10:04]
North Korea denies sending troops to join Russia's war in Ukraine, dismisses 'groundless rumors'
The statement is Pyongyang's first public reaction to multiple reports of such a deployment from Kyiv and Seoul.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️UK to provide Ukraine with $2.9 billion military loan, to be repaid with proceeds from frozen Russian assets. kyivindependent.com/uk-to-prov…
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[2024/10/22 09:21]
UK to provide Ukraine with $2.9 billion military loan, to be repaid with proceeds from frozen Russian assets
The loan will be allocated to Ukraine's military spendings. Kyiv will be able to invest in key equipment to fight Russia, such as artillery, air defense, and wider equipment support.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russia executed 2 Ukrainian POWs in Donetsk Oblast, prosecutors say. Russian soldiers executed two captured Ukrainian soldiers near Selydove in Donetsk Oblast, the Donetsk regional prosecutor’s office reported on Oct. 21. kyivindependent.com/russia-exe…
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[2024/10/22 03:12]
Russia executed 2 Ukrainian POWs in Donetsk Oblast, prosecutors say
Russian soldiers executed two captured Ukrainian soldiers near Selydove in Donetsk Oblast, the Donetsk regional prosecutor's office reported on Oct.21.Sonya Bandouil (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 10, injure 42 over past day. kyivindependent.com/russian-at…
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[2024/10/22 08:43]
Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 10, injure 42 over past day
Ukrainian forces downed 46 out of 60 Shahed-type drones launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Moldova’s referendum on joining the EU, which took place alongside elections in the country, occurred under “unprecedented interference” by Russia and its proxies, European Commission spokesperson Peter Stano said. kyivindependent.com/voting-in-…
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[2024/10/21 15:29]
'Unprecedented interference' by Russia, its proxies in Moldova referendum, EU says
Moldova's referendum on joining the EU, which took place alongside elections in the country, occurred under "unprecedented interference" by Russia and its proxies, European Commission spokesperson Peter Stano said.Kateryna Hodunova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Cargo plane shot down in Sudan, Russian nationals possibly on board. Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) claimed to have shot down a cargo plane in Darfur, with speculation that Russian nationals may have been on board. The RSF released footage of the wreckage, which included a Russian passport, and stated that “foreign mercenaries” were killed in the operation, implying the potential presence of Russian citizens. kyivindependent.com/cargo-plan…
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[2024/10/22 02:36]
Cargo plane shot down in Sudan, Russian nationals possibly on board
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) claimed to have shot down a cargo plane in Darfur, with speculation that Russian nationals may have been on board.Sonya Bandouil (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, told the BBC in an interview she would run for president if she is able to return to a post-Putin Russia. kyivindependent.com/navalnaya-…
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[2024/10/21 16:08]
Alexei Navalny's widow Yulia says she will run for president if she can return to Russia
"I will participate in the elections… as a candidate" when the time is right, Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny told the BBC in an interview published on Oct. 21.Kateryna Hodunova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukrainian drones target Russian alcohol plants overnight, local authorities claim. kyivindependent.com/drones-att…
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[2024/10/22 06:18]
Ukrainian drones target Russian alcohol plants overnight, local authorities claim
Ukrainian drones attacked four plants, including three distilleries, in Tula, Tambov and Voronezh oblasts in Russia overnight on Oct. 22, Russian local authorities claimed.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Oct. 22, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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[2024/10/22 06:11]
⚡️Polish officials seek access to classified sections of Ukraine’s victory plan. Warsaw is seeking to review the classified additions to Ukraine’s victory plan presented by President Volodymyr Zelensky, Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Wladyslaw Teofil Bartoszewsk said on Oct. 21. Bartoszewsk noted that although Poland has provided significant military support to Ukraine since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, it is not among the countries that received full details of the plan. kyivindependent.com/polish-off…
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[2024/10/22 05:33]
Polish officials seek access to classified sections of Ukraine's victory plan
Warsaw is seeking to review the classified additions to Ukraine's victory plan recently presented by President Volodymyr Zelensky, Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Wladyslaw Teofil Bartoszewsk said in an interview on Oct. 21.Sonya Bandouil (The Kyiv Independent)
Despite its size and potential, NATO stands ill-prepared for a protracted contract with Russia, plagued by empty ammunition stores and political division. kyivindependent.com/nato-vs-ru…
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[2024/10/21 20:00]
Is NATO ready for war with Russia?
The launch of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 confronted the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) with a new geopolitical reality.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
“That Russia, a clear state sponsor of terrorism, hasn’t been ousted from an intergovernmental body that sets global standards to combat terrorist financing, money laundering, and related financial crimes, is incredible,” writes Timothy Ash. kyivindependent.com/opinion-mo…
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[2024/10/21 21:18]
Opinion: Anti-money laundering watchdog FATF needs to blacklist Russia
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) meets tomorrow, Oct. 22, and is expected to once again debate Russia’s blacklisting.Timothy Ash (The Kyiv Independent)
📢 Upcoming Briefing: “Hard Choices: Ukraine’s 2025 Budget & Economic Prospects” 🗓️ Oct. 25 | 🕒 16:00 EET 🔍 Gain insights into Ukraine’s financial future from nitter.oksocial.net/KI_Insight Director Jakub Parusinski. Includes a live Q&A! 📩 Register: bit.ly/Ukraine2025Economy
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[2024/10/21 17:22]
Ukraine's 2025 economic outlook: Expert insights for investors, businesses, and government agencies
Join our exclusive KI Insights monthly briefing and gain valuable perspectives on Ukraine’s economic challenges.Jakub Parusinski (The Kyiv Independent)
The Kyiv Independent asked five serving Ukrainian soldiers — some of whom asked to be identified by first name only for security reasons — what they thought about the North Korean troops potentially joining the Russian army. kyivindependent.com/only-death…
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[2024/10/21 19:28]
‘Russia has problems’ – We asked 5 Ukrainian soldiers about North Korean troops fighting for Moscow
Russia's war in Ukraine is on the verge of escalating dramatically, with multiple reports, intelligence assessments, and a video suggesting North Korean troops could soon be fighting alongside Kremlin forces.Chris York (The Kyiv Independent)
The U.S. has allocated a new military assistance package for Ukraine worth $400 million; Russian authorities detained 18 North Korean soldiers who abandoned their positions in Russia’s Kursk Oblast; and more. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wa…
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[2024/10/21 19:03]
Ukraine war latest: US announces new defense aid package for Ukraine worth $400 million
Key developments on Oct. 21: * US announces $400 million defense aid package for Ukraine * Russia detains 18 North Korean soldiers who left positions in Kursk Oblast, source says * Kremlin calls North Korean troops reports 'contradictory…The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️The U.S. government has provided Ukraine with military aid worth over $64 billion since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said on Oct. 21 at press briefing with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. kyivindependent.com/us-has-pro…
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[2024/10/21 19:10]
US has provided Ukraine with over $64 billion in military aid since start of full-scale invasion, Umerov says
"Your unwavering support is not just a gesture of friendship. It's a powerful symbol of the shared values that bind our nations together," Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said alongside U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.Kateryna Hodunova (The Kyiv Independent)
Moldova’s close EU referendum highlights the precarious balance between aspiration and oversimplification in the integration debate, writes Sebastian Schäffer, the director of the Institute for the Danube Region and Central Europe. kyivindependent.com/p/5673e60a…
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[2024/10/21 17:33]
Opinion: Moldova's EU integration referendum hangs in the balance, highlighting the dangers of oversimplification
Moldovans headed to the polls on Oct. 20 to elect their next head of state and vote on the future of the country’s European Union integration. With over 99% of the votes counted on Monday, the “yes” vote edged ahead at 50.Sebastian Schäffer (The Kyiv Independent)
Like the puzzle boom during the Covid-19 pandemic, many Ukrainians are seeking comfort and escape from the brutal reality through jigsaws. kyivindependent.com/puzzle-com…
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[2024/10/21 12:35]
Puzzle company Frisson helps Ukrainians escape wartime reality
Editor’s note: This article is part of a series of profiles highlighting successful Ukrainian startups and businesses.Dominic Culverwell (The Kyiv Independent)
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The village of Hornostaivka, located on the left bank of the Dnipro River in Kherson Oblast, has become a center of Russian occupation terror since its capture in 2022. kyivindependent.com/investigat…
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[2024/10/21 12:26]
Investigation: Russians carry out systemic terror in occupied part of Kherson Oblast
On the morning of Nov. 20, 2023, Russians came to Raisa Rusnak’s home, looking for her 28-year-old son Ruslan. Four masked men threw him onto the ground and began beating him.Danylo Mokryk (The Kyiv Independent)
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⚡️ Update: Russian attack against Zaporizhzhia kills 1, injures 14. The body of a killed victim was found in Zaporizhzhia following a Russian attack on Oct. 21, Governor Ivan Fedorov said. Three of the 14 injured victims are in serious condition.
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[2024/10/21 11:21]
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⚡️ US announces $400 million defense aid package for Ukraine. The exact content of the latest aid package is not immediately clear, but U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said it would include ammunition, military equipment, and weapons. kyivindependent.com/us-400-mil…
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[2024/10/21 12:13]
US announces $400 million defense aid package for Ukraine
Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin said it would include ammunition, military equipment, and weapons.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
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⚡️ Ukrainian forces destroyed a Russian Buk-M3 air defense system overnight on Oct. 21, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported. kyivindependent.com/buk-destro…
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[2024/10/21 10:58]
Ukraine destroys Russian Buk air defense system, military says
Ukrainian forces destroyed a Russian Buk-M3 air defense system overnight on Oct. 21, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces reported.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Oct. 21, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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[2024/10/21 06:16]
⚡️ Russian pilot Dmitry Golenkov, who participated in Moscow’s full-scale war against Ukraine, was found dead in the town of Suponevo in Bryansk Oblast on Oct. 20, Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) reported. kyivindependent.com/russian-pi…
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[2024/10/21 06:23]
Russian high-ranking pilot found dead in Bryansk Oblast, military intelligence says
According to Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR), Russian pilot Dmitry Golenkov suffered multiple head injuries, probably caused by a hammer.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Navalny’s prison diaries to be published posthumously this week. The memoir, “Patriot,” is compiled from Navalny’s prison diaries and was edited in part by his widow, Yulia Navalnaya. The book will be released in 22 languages, including Russian. kyivindependent.com/navalnys-p…
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[2024/10/21 02:26]
Navalny's prison diaries to be published posthumously this week
The memoir, "Patriot," is compiled from the Russian opposition leader's prison diaries and was edited in part by his widow, Yulia Navalnaya. The book will be released in 22 languages, including Russian.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Update: Russian attack against Zaporizhzhia kills 2, injures 15. The death toll of a Russian attack against Zaporizhzhia early on Oct. 21 has risen to two, Governor Ivan Fedorov reported. Fifteen people were injured. kyivindependent.com/russian-at…
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[2024/10/21 12:32]
Russian attack against Zaporizhzhia kills 2, injures 15
Some 30 buildings were damaged after Russia struck the residential area of the city on the morning of Oct. 21.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
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📰 Risky Biz News: The EU will make vendors liable for bugs
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EU extends liability definition to cover software and security flaws
In other news: Wiper attacks hit Israel via ESET partner; Microsoft loses weeks of security logs; DOD looks to buy deepfake tech.Catalin Cimpanu (Risky.Biz)
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⚡️ Kremlin says North Korean troops reports ‘contradictory’ but stops short of denial. “We see a lot of contradictory information,” spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told the Russian media without denying or confirming the reports. kyivindependent.com/peskov-nor…
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[2024/10/21 10:35]
Kremlin calls North Korean troops reports 'contradictory' but stops short of denial
"We see a lot of contradictory information," spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told the Russian media, the state-controlled news agency Interfax reported.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
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⚡️ Update: Russian attack against Zaporizhzhia injures 14. The number of injured in a Russian attack against Zaporizhzhia on the morning of Oct. 21 has risen to 14, Governor Ivan Fedorov reported. 📷 Governor Ivan Fedorov/Telegram
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[2024/10/21 10:11]
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