⚡️Russian drone hits IAEA service vehicle near Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. On Dec. 10, a Russian drone struck and severely damaged an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) service vehicle on its way to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), President Volodymyr Zelensky reported. The service vehicle was going to the ZNPP for a personnel rotation. kyivindependent.com/russian-dr…
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“Carol of the Bells,” one of the most famous modern Christmas songs, was first performed by the student choir of the University of Kyiv on Dec. 29, 1916. There are now over 150 arrangements of the English language version alone. kyivindependent.com/from-a-ukr…
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[2024/12/10 21:25]
Carol of the Bells — the classic, and Ukrainian, Christmas song
Editor's note: For the holiday season, the Kyiv Independent has created a unique collection dedicated to Carol of the Bells. Shop now on our e-store.Mia Billetdeaux (The Kyiv Independent)
In this edition: Parliament appoints Naftogaz’s CEO Chernyshov as national unity minister, while CFO Chumak takes over as acting CEO. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-st…
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[2024/12/10 20:54]
Ukraine state-owned enterprises weekly — Issue 157
Editor’s Note: This is issue 157 of Ukrainian State-Owned Enterprises Weekly, covering events from Dec. 2-8, 2024. The Kyiv Independent is reposting it with permission.Ukrainian State-Owned Enterprises Weekly (The Kyiv Independent)
The U.S. Treasury Department announced on Dec. 10 that it will provide $20 billion in loan assistance to Ukraine, marking its contribution to a broader $50 billion initiative supported by G7 countries. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wa…
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[2024/12/10 20:24]
Ukraine war latest: US announces $20 billion loan for Ukraine as part of G7 initiative
Key developments on Dec. 10: * US announces $20 billion loan for Ukraine as part of G7 initiative * Zelensky announces 'successful tests' of new Ukrainian missile * 70% of Ukrainians support 'West German' model for NATO access…Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
In this edition: The Verkhovna Rada has passed a draft law supporting the gradual increase of excise taxes on tobacco products. The excise tax on tobacco products will continue to rise gradually to align with the minimum levels set by the European Union. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-re…
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[2024/12/10 19:55]
Ukraine Reforms Tracker Weekly — Issue 4
Editor’s note: This is issue 4 of Ukrainian lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak’s weekly "Ukraine Reforms Tracker" covering events from Dec. 2-Dec. 8, 2024. This newsletter was until recently titled “Ukrainian Economy in Brief.Yaroslav Zhelezniak (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russia reduces barge barriers protecting Crimean Bridge by half in a month. The number of barges Russia has deployed in the Kerch Strait to protect the illegal Crimean Bridge against Ukrainian maritime drones has halved in a month, the Center of Journalistic Investigations reported on Dec. 10. kyivindependent.com/russia-red…
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⚡️Zelensky announces ‘successful tests’ of new Ukrainian missile. Successful tests of a new Ukrainian missile dubbed Ruta (Rue) are underway, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Dec. 10. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-a…
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[2024/12/10 18:44]
Zelensky announces 'successful tests' of new Ukrainian missile
Successful tests of a new Ukrainian missile, dubbed Ruta (Rue), are underway, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Dec. 10.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️US announces $20 billion loan for Ukraine as part of G7 initiative. The U.S. Treasury Department announced on Dec. 10 that it will provide $20 billion in loan assistance to Ukraine, as part of a broader $50 billion initiative supported by the G7. kyivindependent.com/us-announc…
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US announces $20 billion loan for Ukraine as part of G7 initiative
The U.S. Treasury Department announced on Dec. 10 that it will provide $20 billion in loan assistance to Ukraine, marking its contribution to a broader $50 billion initiative supported by G7 countries.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
On International Anti-Corruption Day, Ukraine reflects on a decade of transformative reforms, laying the foundation for continued progress in the fight against corruption, writes Transparency International UA Director Andrii Borovyk in his recent op-ed. kyivindependent.com/opinion-10…
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[2024/12/10 18:30]
10 reforms that defined the decade for Ukraine
Ukraine is a nation of reforms, constantly striving for improvement through roadmaps and input from domestic and international partners. These efforts have not been in vain.Andrii Borovyk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Confusion over Russian advances in Sumy Oblast, authorities deny border breach. Analysts from the crowd-sourced monitoring website DeepState Map reported on Dec. 10 that Russian forces had crossed the border near the village of Oleksandriya. kyivindependent.com/confusion-…
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[2024/12/10 17:57]
Confusion over Russian advances in Sumy Oblast, authorities deny border breach
The map changes showed Russian forces occupying 2 square kilometers (0,8 square miles) in Sumy and advancing in the Kursk Oblast. These developments are reflected as of December 10.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
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Cronisti multati e no vax agevolati. Il governo ha gettato la mascherina - Articolo21
Nelle stesse ore il governo ha gettato la mascherina e ha levato le multe ai no vax e ha invece stretto ancora il bavaglio contro l’articolo 21 della Costituzione.Articolo21
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If you’re unsure what to get your loved one for a gift this holiday season, look no further than Ukraine. The Kyiv Independent has gathered a list of ideas that we hope will make thoughtful gifts and help others discover what Ukraine has to offer. kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-…
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[2024/12/10 16:16]
Ukrainian gift guide 2024
If you’re unsure what to get your loved one for a gift this holiday season, look no further than Ukraine. The country has loads of exciting brands and products guaranteed to bring cheer to the people in your life.Liliane Bivings (The Kyiv Independent)
A decade after the Revolution of Dignity, Ukraine’s battle against corruption is reshaping its society and paving the way for its rightful place in Europe, writes European Union Ambassador to Ukraine Katarína Mathernová in her recent op-ed. kyivindependent.com/eu-ambassa…
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EU Ambassador to Ukraine: Ukraine's anti-corruption efforts mark a decade of transformation
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Revolution of Dignity. A decade ago, thousands of Ukrainians united to protest a government that sidelined the will of the people to serve its own interests.Katarína Mathernová (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia kills 3, injures 11, destroys clinic. The missile strike killed three people and injured 11, oblast governor Ivan Fedorov said on Dec. 10. The strike destroyed a private clinic and damaged nearby buildings. kyivindependent.com/russian-at…
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⚡️Ukraine peace talks could start this winter, Tusk says. Speaking during a government meeting, Tusk announced that Poland, set to assume the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union, intends to play an active role in the talks. kyivindependent.com/polish-pm-…
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[2024/12/10 16:47]
Ukraine peace talks could start this winter, Tusk says
Speaking during a government meeting, the Polish Prime Minister announced that Poland, set to assume the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union on Jan. 1, intends to play an active role in the talks.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ German Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz would closely coordinate the delivery of Taurus missiles to Ukraine with the U.S. and European partners, he said in an interview with Bild on Dec. 9. kyivindependent.com/german-opp…
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⚡️Russian troops evacuate from Syria amid base siege, military intelligence says. Military aircraft, including An-124 and Il-76 planes, continue to transport personnel and equipment to Russian airfields in Ulyanovsk, Chkalovsky, and Privolzhsky. kyivindependent.com/russian-tr…
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[2024/12/10 16:46]
Russian troops evacuate from Syria amid base siege, military intelligence says
Military transport aircraft, including An-124 and Il-76 planes, continue to transport personnel and equipment to Russian airfields in Ulyanovsk, Chkalovsky, and Privolzhsky.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Politico lists Yermak, Putin among Europe’s most influential people for ‘Class 2025.’ kyivindependent.com/politico-l…
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[2024/12/10 14:07]
Politico lists Yermak, Putin among Europe's most influential people
Politico presented on Dec. 10 its end-of-the-year list of the most influential people in Europe, with President Volodymyr Zelensky’s chief of staff Andriy Yermak and Russian President Vladimir Putin among the finalists for the "dreamers" and "doers" …Boldizsar Gyori (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Russia’s security services detained a Russian-German citizen for allegedly preparing a sabotage plot against railways, the Russian news agency Interfax reported on Dec. 10. kyivindependent.com/russia-det…
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[2024/12/10 13:08]
Russia detains Russian-German citizen over alleged sabotage plot
Russia’s security services detained a Russian-German citizen for allegedly preparing a sabotage plot against railways, Russian news agency Interfax reported on Dec. 10.Boldizsar Gyori (The Kyiv Independent)
China is actively cutting off its exports of components and materials critical to drone building. In the face of these threats, Ukraine’s drone industry is increasingly onshoring the production of more ambitious components. kyivindependent.com/as-china-w…
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[2024/12/10 17:29]
As China weaponizes the drone supply chain, Ukraine builds more parts at home
Some 25 miles south of the Russian border, explosions rumble off in the distance more or less continuously. “We don’t even hear them anymore,” Zhenya chuckles from under first-person-view (FPV) goggles branded with the U.S. company “Fat Shark.Kollen Post (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russia could swap North Korean soldiers for Su-27s and MiG-29s, US officer says. Russia may have transferred MiG-29 and Su-27 fighter jets to North Korea in exchange for North Korean soldiers, Admiral Samuel Paparo, commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, said on Dec. 8. kyivindependent.com/russia-cou…
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[2024/12/10 17:34]
Russia could swap North Korean soldiers for Su-27s and MiG-29s, US officer says
Russia may have transferred MiG-29 and Su-27 fighter jets to North Korea in exchange for North Korean soldiers, Admiral Samuel Paparo, commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, said on Dec. 8, according to Aviation Week Network.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
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How Big Tech labor organizers aim to unite for Trump 2.0
Supercharged during the first Trump administration, tech worker activism faces new challenges and motivations as the 47th President heads to Washington.
⚡️ Explosions heard in occupied Donetsk Oblast city, Russian proxies announce evacuation. Russian occupation authorities in the Donetsk Oblast city of Yenakiieve announced evacuations from some areas on Dec. 10 amid reports of explosions. kyivindependent.com/explosions…
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[2024/12/10 12:44]
Explosions heard in occupied Donetsk Oblast city, Russian proxies announce evacuation
Russian occupation authorities in the Donetsk Oblast city of Yenakiieve announced evacuations from parts of the city on Dec. 10 amid reports of explosions.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Chinese exports to Russia decrease for first time in 4 months, Reuters reports. China’s yuan-denominated exports to Russia dropped sharply in November when compared to the 24% growth the previous month, Reuters reported on Dec. 10. kyivindependent.com/china-russ…
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[2024/12/10 11:32]
Chinese exports to Russia decrease for first time in 4 months, Reuters reports
The decrease of 10.5% compared to November 2023 marks the first drop since July, Reuters writes.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Russian losses in Syria — BBC identifies 543 soldiers, mercenaries who died since 2015. Of the total number, 346 were employees of the Wagner company, a private mercenary group that also saw deployment in Russia’s war in Ukraine, the BBC reported. kyivindependent.com/russian-lo…
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[2024/12/10 10:39]
Russian losses in Syria — BBC identifies 543 soldiers, Wagner mercenaries who died since 2015
Of the total number, 346 were employees of the Wagner company, a private mercenary group also deployed in Russia's war in Ukraine and elsewhere.Boldizsar Gyori (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Update: 10 injured in Russian attack on Kharkiv Oblast town. The victims included two men aged 49 and 59 and eight women aged between 29 and 62. Eight of the injured residents were hospitalized, according to Governor Oleh Syniehubov.
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[2024/12/10 10:43]
⚡️ 70% of Ukrainians support ‘West German’ model for NATO accession, survey shows. Some 70.3% of Ukrainians favor gradual accession into NATO in a model resembling the entry of West Germany, according to a survey by the New Europe Center. kyivindependent.com/west-germa…
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[2024/12/10 10:13]
70% of Ukrainians support 'West German' model for NATO accession, survey shows
A key difference is that the invitation would encompass the entire Ukraine, but the alliance's defensive "umbrella" would extend to the occupied territories only after their future liberation.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
🌍 Briefing: Demographic Forecasting in Ukraine 🗓️ Dec 10 | 🕔 16:00 EET | 📍 Online Join Jakub Parusinski, Director of KI Insights, for an in-depth discussion on refugee flows and post-war demographic shifts in Ukraine. 📧 Register: zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xp…
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[2024/12/10 09:51]
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Demographic Forecasting: Refugee Flows in Winter and Post-War Population . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
KI Insights, an analytical unit powered by the Kyiv Independent, is organizing monthly briefings on a hot political topic of the month. Format: Online. The event will include a presentation by our director, Jakub Parusinski, and a Q&A session.Zoom
⚡️ Russian soldiers increasingly sabotage their own boats and equipment to avoid having to storm the Dnipro River islands on the southern front, Ukrainian resistance group Atesh claimed on Dec. 10. kyivindependent.com/russian-tr…
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[2024/12/10 09:16]
Russian troops sabotage their boats to avoid Dnipro River crossing, Ukrainian partisans claim
Russian soldiers increasingly sabotage their own boats and equipment to avoid having to attack the Dnipro River islands on the southern front, Ukrainian resistance group Atesh claimed on Dec. 10.Boldizsar Gyori (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Update: 8 injured in Russian attack on Kharkiv Oblast town. The victims included two men aged 49 and 59 and eight women aged between 29 and 62. Eight of the injured residents were hospitalized, according to Governor Oleh Syniehubov.
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[2024/12/10 09:26]
⚡️ Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least three civilians and injured at least 14 over the past day, regional authorities reported on the morning of Dec. 10. kyivindependent.com/attacks-11…
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[2024/12/10 08:56]
⚡️ Russian attack against Kharkiv Oblast town injures 5. A Russian missile attack against the town of Zlatopil in Kharkiv Oblast on Dec. 10 injured at least five people, Governor Oleh Syniehubov reported. kyivindependent.com/russian-at…
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[2024/12/10 08:22]
Russian attack against Kharkiv Oblast town injures 10
A Russian missile attack against the town of Zlatopil in Kharkiv Oblast on Dec. 10 injured at least eight people, Governor Oleh Syniehubov reported.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Update: 8 injured in Russian attack on Kharkiv Oblast town. The number of injured in a Russian strike against Zlatopil in Kharkiv Oblast on Dec. 10 has risen to eight, Governor Oleh Syniehubov said, reporting further attacks.
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[2024/12/10 08:31]
⚡️ 44% of Ukrainians trust Trump, more than elsewhere in Europe, survey suggests. Around 44% of Ukrainians trust U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, around 10 points less than incumbent President Joe Biden, a survey by New Europe Center showed. kyivindependent.com/44-of-ukra…
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[2024/12/10 12:02]
44% of Ukrainians trust Trump, more than elsewhere in Europe, survey suggests
Some 44.6% of Ukrainians trust U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, roughly 10 points less than incumbent President Joe Biden, a survey by New Europe Center published on Dec. 10 showed.Boldizsar Gyori (The Kyiv Independent)
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Israel launches airstrikes across Syria as troops seize more territory
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Israel launches airstrikes across Syria as troops seize more territory
Israel carried out a wave of heavy airstrikes across Syria as its troops advanced deeper into the country, drawing to within 15 miles of the capital, a Syrian opposition war monitor said on Tuesday.Stephen Price (Nation.Cymru)
BOLOGNA: ABUSI ISTITUZIONALI E SALUTE MENTALE. OLTRE LA DEPOLITICIZZAZIONE DELLA CURA
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Una storia non soltanto mia
Sabato 14 dicembre, dalle 16:00 alle 23:00, presso centro sociale micene, Milano, via Micene 4
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In ricordo di Giuseppe Pinelli ucciso innocente
Domenica 15 dicembre, dalle 15:00 alle 18:00, presso Piazza Fontana, Piazza fontana
Pinelli assassinato – Presidio musicale per Pino e Licia
15 dicembre 2024, ore 15 @ piazza Fontana.
Da cinque anni, dopo la grande piazza attraversata dalla catena musicale, ricordiamo Giuseppe Pinelli con un presidio artistico/musicale in Piazza Fontana. Quest’anno si esibiranno alcuni cori milanesi e ci accompagneranno alcuni artisti che sono sempre stati al nostro fianco.
Saranno con noi:
Artisti della sezione Anpi del Teatro alla Scala
Coro Amici della Nave di San Vittore
Coro Bovisa InCanta/Voci di Mezzo
Coro Ingrato
Coro di Micene
Coro Rebelot Partizan
Coro Zenzero
Femina
Alessio Lega
Beppe Rebel
Renato Franchi
Banda degli Ottoni a Scoppio
Ospiteremo una mostra fotografica realizzata da Luca Greco “Sguardi non accidentali su Giuseppe Pinelli: istantanee di una storia collettiva”
⚡️ China curbs sale of drone parts to US, Europe, hindering Ukraine’s war effort, Bloomberg reports. Chinese manufacturers began limiting their sales of vital drone components to their U.S. and European customers, Bloomberg reported, citing sources. kyivindependent.com/china-curb…
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China curbs sale of drone parts to US, Europe, hindering Ukraine’s war effort, Bloomberg reports
Chinese manufacturers began limiting their sales of vital drone components to their U.S. and European customers, preluding a broader ban on exports by officials, Bloomberg wrote, citing undisclosed sources on Dec. 9.Boldizsar Gyori (The Kyiv Independent)
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62% of Americans Agree US Government Should Ensure Everyone Has Health Coverage
The new poll shows the highest level of support in a decade for the government ensuring all Americans have healthcare.
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Dec. 10, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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[2024/12/10 07:24]
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⚡️ Hungary’s PM Orban meets with Trump, Musk, says ‘future has begun.’ Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban met with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and his ally, businessman Elon Musk, in Florida on Dec. 9. kyivindependent.com/orban-meet…
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[2024/12/10 07:18]
Hungary's PM Orban meets with Trump, Musk, says 'future has begun'
"The future has begun — an afternoon in Mar-a-Lago," Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said.Boldizsar Gyori (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Zelensky tells Trump ‘Putin fears only him and, perhaps, China.’ President Volodymyr Zelensky told Donald Trump that Russian leader Vladimir Putin “fears” the U.S. president-elect, Zelensky revealed in a post on social media. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-t…
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[2024/12/10 06:42]
Zelensky tells Trump 'Putin fears only him and, perhaps, China'
"And that’s the truth — only decisiveness can bring this war to a just end and ensure lasting peace," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on X.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukraine approves Droid TW robotics system for combat operation. The system was approved after performing reliably in combat testing, the Defense Ministry said on Dec. 9. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-ap…
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[2024/12/10 02:55]
⚡️Ukraine won’t trade young soldiers’ lives for better weapons, Zelensky says. “The priority should be providing missiles and lowering Russia’s military potential, not Ukraine’s draft age.” kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wo…
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[2024/12/10 01:56]
Ukraine won't trade young soldiers' lives for better weapons, Zelensky says
"The priority should be providing missiles and lowering Russia's military potential, not Ukraine's draft age. The goal should be to preserve as many lives as possible, not to preserve weapons in storage."Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
“We have made clear is that if (Ukraine) produces additional forces to join the fight, we and our allies will be ready to acquit those forces and train those forces to enter battle,” U.S. State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said on Dec. 9. kyivindependent.com/us-says-it…
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[2024/12/09 21:57]
US says it's ready to train, arm new soldiers if Ukraine changes conscription policy
"We have made clear is that if (Ukraine) produces additional forces to join the fight, we and our allies will be ready to acquit those forces and train those forces to enter battle," U.S. State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said on Dec. 9.Olena Goncharova (The Kyiv Independent)
During his meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky, Friedrich Merz, the leading contender to become Germany’s next chancellor, condemned the German government’s hesitance to provide long-range weaponry like Taurus cruise missiles. kyivindependent.com/german-opp…
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[2024/12/10 00:32]
German opposition leader vows Ukraine won't fight one-handed
During his meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky, Friedrich Merz, the leading contender to become Germany's next chancellor, condemned the German government's hesitance to provide long-range weaponry like Taurus cruise missiles.Olena Goncharova (The Kyiv Independent)
Ukraine has successfully returned five children from Russia and Russian-occupied territories as part of the “Bring Kids Back UA” initiative, Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak announced early on Dec. 10. kyivindependent.com/5-ukrainia…
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[2024/12/10 00:48]
5 Ukrainian children return home from Russia, Russian-occupied territories
Ukraine successfully returned five children from Russia and Russian-occupied territories as part of the "Bring Kids Back UA" initiative, Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak announced early on Dec. 10.Olena Goncharova (The Kyiv Independent)
Assad’s downfall shows Kremlin is not invincible, undermines trust in Russian-led alliances The fate of Russian military bases in Syria now hangs in the balance. The Kremlin’s international prestige has also suffered a heavy blow. kyivindependent.com/assads-dow…
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[2024/12/09 22:38]
Assad's downfall shows Kremlin is not invincible, undermines trust in Russian-led alliances
As Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad's regime collapsed in a matter of days, Russia's influence in the Middle East appeared to wane. Preoccupied with its all-out war against Ukraine, Russia was unable to prevent the Dec.Oleg Sukhov (The Kyiv Independent)
The Kyiv Independent has gathered a list of gift ideas that we hope will excite the recipient and help them discover what Ukraine has to offer. Not to worry — all of these items can be purchased and shipped internationally. kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-…
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[2024/12/09 21:16]
Ukrainian gift guide 2024
If you’re unsure what to get your loved one for a gift this holiday season, look no further than Ukraine. The country has loads of exciting brands and products guaranteed to bring cheer to the people in your life.Liliane Bivings (The Kyiv Independent)
Ukraine “may consider” French President Emmanuel Macron’s proposal to deploy foreign peacekeepers on its territory; A car exploded in Russian-occupied Donetsk; and more. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wa…
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Ukraine war latest: Zelensky 'may consider' deployment of foreign peacekeepers to ensure ceasefire
Key developments on Dec. 9: * Zelensky 'may consider' deployment of foreign peacekeepers in Ukraine to ensure ceasefire * Ex-chief of Russian-run Olenivka prison allegedly killed in car bombing in occupied Donetsk * Trump 'formulat…The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️NATO jets intercept Russian aircraft over the Baltic Sea. The F-35s, deployed under NATO’s eastern airspace monitoring mission, intercepted a Russian An-72 transport aircraft and an SU-24 reconnaissance aircraft. kyivindependent.com/netherland…
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⚡️Transnistria declares economic emergency over Russian gas supply threat. Leader of Moldova’s Russian-occupied Transnistria signed a decree on a 30-day economic state of emergency due to the risk of Russian gas supply disruptions, Newsmaker reported. kyivindependent.com/transnistr…
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Transnistria declares economic emergency over Russian gas supply threat
Leader of Moldova's Russian-occupied Transnistria region, Vadim Krasnoselsky, signed a decree on Dec. 9 introducing a 30-day economic state of emergency due to the risk of Russian gas supply disruptions, Newsmaker media reported.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukraine assembling coalition for united stance on ending war, President’s Office reports. Ukraine is assembling a coalition to bolster its defense and form a united diplomatic stance on ending the war, the president’s spokesperson said. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-as…
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Ukraine assembling coalition for united stance on ending war, President's Office reports
Ukraine is assembling a coalition of partners to create a working group aimed at bolstering its defense and forming a united diplomatic stance on ending the war, the president's spokesperson Serhii Nykyforov said on Dec. 9.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russian military suppliers exploit loophole to source US microchips. Russian distributors allegedly integrated Texas Instruments’ online store into their trading platforms, enabling customers to access inventories and prices, and place orders. kyivindependent.com/russian-mi…
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Russian military suppliers exploit loophole to source US microchips
Russian distributors allegedly integrated Texas Instruments' online store into their trading platforms, enabling customers in Russia to access semiconductor inventories and prices, and place orders.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
🌍 Briefing: Demographic Forecasting in Ukraine 🗓️ Dec 10 | 🕔 16:00 EET | 📍 Online Join Jakub Parusinski, Director of KI Insights, for an in-depth discussion on refugee flows and post-war demographic shifts in Ukraine. 📧 Register today: zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xp…
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Demographic Forecasting: Refugee Flows in Winter and Post-War Population . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
KI Insights, an analytical unit powered by the Kyiv Independent, is organizing monthly briefings on a hot political topic of the month. Format: Online. The event will include a presentation by our director, Jakub Parusinski, and a Q&A session.Zoom
⚡️Russia’s defense spending surges to record levels, media reports. Russia’s spending on “national defense” reached an unprecedented $43 billion in the third quarter of 2024, The Moscow Times reported on Dec. 9. kyivindependent.com/russias-de…
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The Kyiv Independent’s upcoming documentary about Ukrainian military medics who save lives on the front line of Russia’s full-scale war will be screened in 10 European capitals. Learn more and register to attend here: kyivindependent.com/the-kyiv-i…
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⚡️Russia seeks Turkey’s help to withdraw troops from Syria, CNN Turk reports. According to the outlet’s correspondent in Ankara, Russia has proposed relocating its forces to Turkish-controlled areas of Syria before transporting them to Russia by air. kyivindependent.com/russia-rep…
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⚡️Russian court sentences Crimean resident to 15 years for alleged state treason. The man was accused of transmitting information about the movement of Russian military equipment to Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense. kyivindependent.com/russian-co…
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Russian court sentences Crimean resident to 15 years for alleged state treason
A Russian-controlled court in occupied Crimea sentenced a 33-year-old local resident to 15 years in a strict regime colony on charges of state treason, Russia's prosecutor's office reported on Dec. 9.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Zelensky plans to call Biden to discuss NATO invitation for Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Dec. 9 his intention to call U.S. President Joe Biden to discuss Ukraine’s invitation to NATO. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-p…
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Osnovy Publishing has been shaping Ukrainian identity since 1992, bringing classic literature to readers in Ukrainian for the first time and preserving knowledge once suppressed. kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-…
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[2024/12/09 15:05]
Ukrainian publishing house Osnovy wants to 'fill gap caused by 70 years of Soviet rule'
Editor’s note: This article is part of a series of profiles highlighting successful Ukrainian startups and businesses.Dominic Culverwell (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Germany, France, the U.K., and Poland should set up a contact group to coordinate the European bloc’s approach to ending the Russia-Ukraine war, Friedrich Merz, the German conservative opposition leader, said in Kyiv on Dec. 9. kyivindependent.com/merz-europ…
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[2024/12/09 13:52]
German opposition leader proposes European contact group to unify Ukraine peace strategy
Speaking to President Volodymyr Zelensky, the German politician said that this united vision should be then presented to the U.S. leadership. Zelensky voiced his support for the proposal, Ukrinform reported.Boldizsar Gyori (The Kyiv Independent)
Belarusian-born Vasil Verameichyk enlisted in Ukraine’s Armed Forces to help fight off Russia. Now, he’s on trial in Belarus, where death penalty is legal and fair courts are not. kyivindependent.com/pro-ukrain…
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[2024/12/09 14:41]
Belarusian soldiers fighting for Ukraine say time is running out for their brother-in-arms extradited to Belarus
In Alexander Lukashenko's Belarus, helping to defend Ukraine against Russia gets you labeled as a terrorist.Kate Tsurkan (The Kyiv Independent)
While this may come as a surprise to foreigners, some in Ukraine feel that dressing well equates with feeling well. Fortunately for the country’s fashionistas, Ukraine’s major brands still continue to produce and innovate despite the challenges of war. kyivindependent.com/five-ukrai…
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5 high-end Ukrainian fashion brands you should know
Editor’s note: This article is part of a series of profiles highlighting successful Ukrainian startups and businesses.Dominic Culverwell (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Pope Francis calls for Christmas ceasefire ‘on all war fronts.’ Pope Francis called upon politicians and global leaders to bring about a ceasefire across the globe, including Russia’s war against Ukraine, during his Sunday prayer on Dec. 8. kyivindependent.com/pope-franc…
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Pope Francis calls for Christmas ceasefire 'on all war fronts'
"Let us continue to pray for peace, in tormented Ukraine, in the Middle East — Palestine, Israel, Lebanon, and now Syria — in Myanmar, in Sudan, and wherever people suffer from war and violence," Pope Francis said on Dec. 8.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Russia claims bodies of Il-76 crash victims given to Ukraine, Kyiv says examinations ongoing. Russia has transferred the bodies of Ukrainian POWs allegedly killed in a plane crash over Russia’s Belgorod Oblast in January, Russia’s ombudsman claims. kyivindependent.com/russia-cla…
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[2024/12/09 12:54]
Russia claims bodies of Il-76 crash victims given to Ukraine, Kyiv says examinations ongoing
Russia has transferred the bodies of Ukrainian prisoners of war (POW) who died in a plane crash over Russia’s Belgorod Oblast in January, Russian Ombudsman Tatyana Moskalkova claimed in an interview with state-run RIA Novosti published on Dec. 9.Boldizsar Gyori (The Kyiv Independent)
A decade after the Revolution of Dignity, Ukraine’s battle against corruption is reshaping its society and paving the way for its rightful place in Europe, writes European Union Ambassador to Ukraine Katarína Mathernová in her recent op-ed. kyivindependent.com/eu-ambassa…
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EU Ambassador to Ukraine: Ukraine's anti-corruption efforts mark a decade of transformation
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Revolution of Dignity. A decade ago, thousands of Ukrainians united to protest a government that sidelined the will of the people to serve its own interests.Katarína Mathernová (The Kyiv Independent)
On International Anti-Corruption Day, Ukraine reflects on a decade of transformative reforms, laying the foundation for continued progress in the fight against corruption, writes Transparency International UA Director Andrii Borovyk in his recent op-ed. kyivindependent.com/opinion-10…
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[2024/12/09 11:32]
10 reforms that defined the decade for Ukraine
Ukraine is a nation of reforms, constantly striving for improvement through roadmaps and input from domestic and international partners. These efforts have not been in vain.Andrii Borovyk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Zelensky ‘may consider’ deployment of European troops in Ukraine to ensure ceasefire. Ukraine “may consider” French President Emmanuel Macron’s proposal to deploy European peacekeepers on its territory but only after getting a clear understanding of the NATO membership timeline, President Volodymyr Zelensky said after meeting German opposition leader Friedrich Merz on Dec. 9. Read also: kyivindependent.com/zelensky-m…
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Zelensky 'may consider' deployment of foreign peacekeepers in Ukraine to ensure ceasefire
Ukraine "may consider" French President Emmanuel Macron's proposal to deploy European peacekeepers on its territory but only after getting a clear understanding of the NATO membership timeline, President Volodymyr Zelensky said after meeting Ger…Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Zelensky ‘may consider’ deployment of foreign peacekeepers in Ukraine to ensure ceasefire. Ukraine “may consider” French President Emmanuel Macron’s proposal to deploy foreign peacekeepers on its territory but only after getting a clear understanding of the NATO membership timeline, President Volodymyr Zelensky said after meeting German opposition leader Friedrich Merz on Dec. 9. Read also: kyivindependent.com/zelensky-m…
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[2024/12/09 12:32]
Zelensky 'may consider' deployment of foreign peacekeepers in Ukraine to ensure ceasefire
Ukraine "may consider" French President Emmanuel Macron's proposal to deploy European peacekeepers on its territory but only after getting a clear understanding of the NATO membership timeline, President Volodymyr Zelensky said after meeting Ger…Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Syrian opposition takes full control of Latakia province hosting Russian bases, Russian media reports. Syrian opposition fighters did not enter or threaten the Russian bases, a Kremlin source told Russia’s state news agency TASS. kyivindependent.com/syrian-opp…
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Syrian opposition takes full control of Latakia province hosting Russian bases, Russian media reports
Syrian opposition fighters took control of the Latakia province, where Russian military facilities – the Kheimin airbase and the Tartus naval base – are based, Russian state news agency TASS reported on Dec. 9, citing a Syrian source.Boldizsar Gyori (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Trump ‘formulating a concept’ to end Russia-Ukraine war. Russian President Vladimir Putin should seek an end to the war as he lost 700,000 people to hostilities, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said in comments for the New York Post. kyivindependent.com/trump-puti…
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[2024/12/09 11:34]
Trump 'formulating a concept' to end Russia-Ukraine war
Russian President Vladimir Putin should seek an end to the war as he lost 700,000 people to hostilities, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said in comments for the New York Post published on Dec. 8.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal arrived in Kyiv to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and other senior officials, the PM said in a post on X on Dec. 9. kyivindependent.com/estonian-p…
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Estonian PM arrives in Kyiv to meet Zelensky
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal arrived in Kyiv to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the PM said in a post on X on Dec. 9.Boldizsar Gyori (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Car explodes in occupied Donetsk, ex-chief of Olenivka prison allegedly on board. A car exploded in Russian-occupied Donetsk on Dec. 9, seriously injuring two people inside, Russian state media reported. kyivindependent.com/donetsk-ca…
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Car explodes in occupied Donetsk, ex-chief of Olenivka prison allegedly killed
Serhii Yevsiukov, the former head of Russia's Olenivka prisoner of war (POW) camp in the occupied part of Donetsk Oblast, was allegedly killed in a car bombing in occupied Donetsk, the Russian media reported on Dec. 9.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Russian attacks kill 1, injure 9 civilians in Kherson, Donetsk oblasts over past day. Russian attacks against Ukraine killed at least one person and injured at least nine over the past day, regional authorities reported on Dec. 9. kyivindependent.com/russian-at…
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Russian attacks kill 1, injure 9 civilians in Kherson, Donetsk oblasts over past day
Overnight on Dec. 9, the Russian military attacked Ukraine with two Kh-59/69 cruise missiles from the Black Sea. During the night attack, Russia also launched 37 Shaheds and other unidentified drones, Ukraine’s Air Force reported.Boldizsar Gyori (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ SBU releases video of Sea Baby naval drones repelling Russian helicopter attack. The SBU on Dec. 9 released footage of its Sea Baby naval drones successfully fending off Russian helicopters pursuing them near occupied Crimea last week. kyivindependent.com/sbu-video-…
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[2024/12/09 08:34]
SBU releases video of Sea Baby naval drones repelling Russian helicopter attack
The skirmish took place overnight on Dec. 6 in Kerch Bay, east of the occupied peninsula, when Russian helicopters, planes, and Raptor-class patrol boats attempted to intercept the drones, the SBU said in a statement.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Russia has spent $200 billion on full-scale war in Ukraine, suffered 700,000 casualties, Austin says. “Russia has paid a staggering price for (President Vladimir) Putin’s folly,” U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said at a conference on Dec. 7. kyivindependent.com/russia-has…
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Russia has spent $200 billion on full-scale war in Ukraine, suffered 700,000 casualties, Austin says
Russia has spent at least $200 billion on its war with Ukraine since the start of its full-scale invasion in 2022, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said at a conference on Dec. 7 in California.Boldizsar Gyori (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Russia was unable to save Assad regime due to losses in Ukraine, Biden says. “Additionally, Russia’s support for Assad also failed. And that’s because Ukraine, backed by our American allies, has put up a wall of resistance against invading Russian forces, inflicting massive damage on the Russian forces,” U.S. President Joe Biden said. Read also: kyivindependent.com/biden-russ…
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[2024/12/09 06:49]
Russian losses in Ukraine prevented Moscow from saving Assad regime in Syria, Biden says
"Additionally, Russia's support for Assad also failed. And that's because Ukraine, backed by our American allies, has put up a wall of resistance against invading Russian forces, inflicting massive damage on the Russian forces," U.S.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Dec. 9, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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⚡️ Friedrich Merz, a German chancellor candidate of the opposition conservative CDU/CSU alliance, arrived in Kyiv on Dec. 9, Deutsche Welle reported. kyivindependent.com/merz-arriv…
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German opposition leader Merz arrives in Kyiv
"The purpose of my visit is to learn about the current state of defense in the country," Friedrich Merz said upon arrival. "I am looking forward to a meeting with President (Volodymyr Zelensky) again."Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
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U.S. President-elect Donald Trump urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to take action toward negotiating a truce, saying on Dec. 8: “I know Vladimir well. This is his time to act. China can help. The World is waiting!” kyivindependent.com/trump-urge…
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Trump urges Putin it's 'time to act' on ceasefire negotiations with Zelensky
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to take action toward negotiating a truce, saying on Dec. 8: "I know Vladimir well. This is his time to act. China can help. The World is waiting!"Olena Goncharova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukrainian writer Victoria Amelina posthumously receives Prix Voltaire Special Award. Ukrainian writer Victoria Amelina was posthumously honored on Dec. 6 with the Prix Voltaire Special Award at the 34th International Publishers Congress in Guadalajara, Mexico, PEN Ukraine reported. Amelina, who documented war crimes and authored several notable works, was killed in 2023 following a Russian missile strike on Kramatorsk. kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-…
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[2024/12/09 02:09]
Ukrainian writer Victoria Amelina posthumously receives Prix Voltaire Special Award
Ukrainian writer Victoria Amelina was posthumously honored with the Special Prix Voltaire Award at the 34th International Publishers Congress in Guadalajara, Mexico, PEN Ukraine reported on Dec. 6.Sonya Bandouil (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russia’s attack on Kherson Oblast kills 1, injures 7. A 73-year-old man in a town of Kindiika close to Kherson died after explosives were dropped from the drone on Dec. 8. kyivindependent.com/russias-at…
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Romania’s newly elected Parliament to set a new date for presidential elections; Georgian lawmakers will elect a new president on Dec. 14; and more. kyivindependent.com/the-week-a…
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[2024/12/08 20:28]
The Week Ahead: Key Developments Impacting Global Politics & Markets
Editor's note: This article is a shortened on-site version of KI Insights' The Week Ahead newsletter covering events from Dec. 9 to Dec. 15.KI Insights (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️EU Defense Commissioner proposes $105 billion defense budget allocation, citing heightened Russian aggression risks, Politico reports. European Union Commissioner for Defense and Space, Andrius Kubilius, has proposed allocating 100 billion euros ($105 billion) for defense in the next seven-year EU budget, Politico reported on Dec. 8. The proposed amount would be an almost tenfold increase from the EU’s current 10 billion euro defense budget. kyivindependent.com/eu-defense…
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⚡️Trump tells NBC News Ukraine should likely prepare for reduced US aid. When asked whether Ukraine should prepare for reduced U.S. assistance, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump responded, “Possibly, sure.” kyivindependent.com/trump-tell…
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Trump tells NBC News Ukraine should likely prepare for reduced US aid
Trump reiterated that he is working to end the hostilities in Ukraine, reinforcing his earlier campaign claim that he could resolve the war within 24 hours if he were in charge.Olena Goncharova (The Kyiv Independent)
Ukraine has lost 43,000 soldiers on the battlefield since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in Feb. 2022; Russia claimed control over the village of Beretsky in Donetsk Oblast; and more. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wa…
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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine has lost 43,000 soldiers in action since start of invasion, Zelensky says
Key developments on Dec. 7-8: * Ukraine has lost 43,000 soldiers in action since start of invasion, Zelensky says * Russia claims control of village in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine has not confirmed capture * Situation in Zaporizhzhia Oblast 'dif…The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, host Anna Belokur explains the recent meeting between U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky, the escalating protests in Georgia, and more. piped.video/watch?v=qmMj3dcPQT…
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⚡️BREAKING: Russian news agencies reported on Dec. 8 that Syria’s Bashar al-Assad and his family have arrived in Russia, where they have been granted asylum on “humanitarian grounds.” kyivindependent.com/syrias-ass…
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Syria's Assad, his family have arrived in Moscow after being granted asylum, sources tell Russian news agencies
Russian news agencies reported on Dec. 8 that Syria's Bashar al-Assad and his family have arrived in Russia, where they have been granted asylum on "humanitarian grounds."Olena Goncharova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️In a post on X, top EU diplomat Kaja Kallas described Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s fall as a “positive and long-awaited development,” saying that the collapse “shows the weakness of Assad’s backers, Russia and Iran.” kyivindependent.com/collapse-o…
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Assad regime collapse in Syria exposes weakness of Russia, Iran, EU's top diplomat says
In a post on X, top EU diplomat Kaja Kallas described Assad’s fall as a “positive and long-awaited development," saying that the collapse "shows the weakness of Assad’s backers, Russia and Iran."Martina Sapio (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Reuters reports Assad may have died in plane crash, later removes report. Reuters originally reported that “there was a very high probability that President Bashar al-Assad may have been killed in a plane crash” as he was fleeing Damascus. kyivindependent.com/syrias-ass…
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Reuters reports Assad may have died in plane crash, later removes report
Reuters on Dec. 8 reported, citing its Syrian sources that "there was a very high probability that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad may have been killed in a plane crash" as he was fleeing Damascus following its capture by rebels.Martina Sapio (The Kyiv Independent)