Satellite imagery collected by Maxar on Dec. 13 suggests Russia is preparing to scale back its military presence in Syria. kyivindependent.com/russia-app…
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Russia appears to be withdrawing military assets from Syria, satellite images suggest
At least two AN-124 heavy military transport planes were spotted at Khmeimim air base, located in Latakia on Syria’s Mediterranean coast, with their nose cones lifted, signaling readiness to load cargo, according to satellite images collected by Maxa…Olena Goncharova (The Kyiv Independent)
Russia launched a large-scale aerial attack against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure; Ukrainian forces are repelling Russian assaults near Uspenivka, Hannivka, Trudove, and Romanivka in Donetsk Oblast; and more. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wa…
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Ukraine war latest: Russia launches one of the largest aerial attacks on Ukraine's energy grid
Key developments on Dec. 13: * Russia launches one of the largest aerial attacks on Ukraine's energy grid * Ukraine resisting Russian encirclement attempts at 4 Donetsk Oblast villages, military says * Ukraine's new Ground Forces chief …The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️EU to impose first sanctions on Russian intelligence over disinformation campaigns, Bloomberg reports. The proposed measures target more than a dozen individuals and three entities, including Russian intelligence officers and media entrepreneurs. kyivindependent.com/eu-to-impo…
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EU to impose first sanctions on Russian intelligence over disinformation campaigns, Bloomberg reports
The proposed measures target more than a dozen individuals and three entities, including Russian intelligence officers and media entrepreneurs, according to Bloomberg. The sanctions aim to counter destabilizing operations globally.Olena Goncharova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukraine reportedly strikes oil depot in Russia’s Oryol Oblast. Ukrainian drones reportedly struck an oil depot in the city of Oryol overnight on Dec. 14, causing a large fire, Russian Telegram channels reported. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-re…
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Ukraine reportedly strikes oil depot in Russia's Oryol Oblast
Ukrainian drones reportedly struck an oil depot in the city of Oryol overnight on Dec. 14, causing a large fire. Governor Andrey Klychkov later said that 11 drones were downed over the Oryol region.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Explosions heard in Cherkasy Oblast. Explosions were heard in Cherkasy Oblast around 1:40 a.m. local time, Suspilne reported. Throughout the night, Ukraine’s Air Force has warned of the threat of Russian drone attacks targeting various regions of the country.
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⚡️Macron expected to raise possibility of peacekeepers in Ukraine at upcoming EU summit, RFE/RL reports. French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to raise the possibility of deploying European soldiers to Ukraine at the upcoming EU leaders’ summit on Dec. 18-19, if a ceasefire deal is eventually reached between Russia and Ukraine, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) reported on Dec. 13, citing EU diplomats. kyivindependent.com/macron-exp…
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Macron expected to raise possibility of peacekeepers in Ukraine at upcoming EU summit, RFE/RL reports
French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to raise the possibility of deploying European soldiers to Ukraine at the upcoming EU leaders' summit on Dec.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Biden administration sharing information on Ukraine war with Trump’s team ahead of potential peace talks, NBC reports. Members of President Donald Trump’s incoming administration have held discussions with White House officials as part of the incoming administration’s ongoing effort to establish a ceasefire once Trump is inaugurated, NBC News reported on Dec. 13, citing sources familiar with the talks. kyivindependent.com/biden-admi…
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Biden administration sharing information on Ukraine war with Trump's team ahead of potential peace talks, NBC reports
Members of President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration have held discussions with White House officials as part of the incoming administration's ongoing effort to establish a ceasefire once Trump is inaugurated in January, NBC Ne…Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
In 1994, Russian troops launched a brutal and eventually unsuccessful military campaign against Chechen rebels, effectively beginning the First Chechen War. Thirty years later, Chechnya has become a key pillar of Putin’s oppressive regime. kyivindependent.com/30-years-s…
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How Kadyrov became so powerful, and why Chechnya remains vital for survival of Putin's regime
In December 1994, Russian troops launched a brutal and eventually unsuccessful military campaign against Chechen rebels, effectively beginning the First Chechen War.Oleg Sukhov (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Zelensky to meet with EU, NATO leaders in Brussels on Dec. 19. President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit Brussels on Dec. 19 to meet with European Union and NATO leaders, a source from the president’s team told the Kyiv Independent on Dec. 13. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-t…
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Zelensky to meet with EU, NATO leaders in Brussels on Dec. 19
Brussels will host a two-day European Summit in the EU Council buildings on Dec. 18-19.Kateryna Hodunova (The Kyiv Independent)
Russia’s airpower may win tactical victories, but as seen in Syria, it fails to deliver long-term strategic success, offering lessons for Ukraine, writes Ibrahim al-Marashi, a professor at California State University, San Marcos, in this op-ed. kyivindependent.com/the-collap…
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[2024/12/13 17:16]
The collapse of Assad’s regime shows the limits of Russian airpower
After a decade-long civil war, Bashar al-Assad was firmly ensconced in Damascus — a far cry from the summer of 2012 and again in 2015, when policymakers, analysts, and pundits alike believed his rule was on the brink of collapse.Ibrahim Al-Marashi (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Former prosecutor general reportedly appointed Ukraine’s ambassador to Netherlands. Former Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin has been appointed as Ukraine’s ambassador to the Netherlands, lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak said on his Telegram on Dec. 13. Several Ukrainian media outlets, including Suspilne, also reported that Kostin had been appointed as ambassador to the Netherlands. Meanwhile, it is still unknown who will replace Kostin as prosecutor general.
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⚡️War will be ‘resolved in next few months,’ Trump’s Ukraine peace envoy believes, plans to ‘listen’ ahead of peace talks. The Trump administration’s incoming Ukraine peace envoy, Keith Kellogg, said on Fox News on Dec. 13 that a resolution to the Russia-Ukraine war may be imminent following the January inauguration, ahead of potential peace negotiations. kyivindependent.com/war-will-b…
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[2024/12/13 21:35]
War will be 'resolved in next few months,' Trump's Ukraine peace envoy believes, plans to 'listen' ahead of peace talks
"I truly believe this will be resolved in the next few months," Kellogg said in an interview on Fox Business. "The only person who can do this is President Donald Trump, and he will do it. They're tired of killing each other out there.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
Negotiations may be inevitable, but without real deterrence, they risk repeating the failures of the past, writes Chatham House Associate Fellow Samantha de Bendern in her recent op-ed. kyivindependent.com/the-west-i…
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The West is pushing Ukraine toward concessions that will backfire
French President Emmanuel Macron and Polish Premier Donald Tusk met on Dec. 12 in Warsaw. High on the agenda was how to support Ukraine in the “new Transatlantic context.Samantha de Bendern (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russia mulls attacking Ukraine with Oreshnik nuclear-capable missile this weekend, FT reports. Russia is considering launching an Oreshnik nuclear-capable intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) once again at Ukraine this weekend, the Financial Times (FT) reported on Dec. 13, citing an unnamed representative of the U.S. National Security Council. Russia launched an Oreshnik missile without a nuclear warhead at the city of Dnipro in Ukraine on Nov. 21. Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed the strike was in response to Ukraine’s use of U.S. and British long-range missiles to attack Russian territory.
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⚡️Ukraine not ready for talks without strong Western support, Zelensky’s top aide says. Ukraine is not prepared to enter negotiations with Russia as it lacks sufficient Western support to engage from a position of strength, Andriy Yermak said. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-no…
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Ukraine not ready for negotiations without strong Western support, Yermak says
Regarding U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s repeated promises to quickly end the war, Yermak said, "There is no plan yet, and we have not seen it for sure. We know that several opinions and positions are being discussed."Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Dutch Supreme Court dismisses Russia’s appeal in Naftogaz’s $5 billion arbitration case. Russia was ordered to pay the sum to Naftogaz as compensation for misappropriated assets in occupied Crimea. kyivindependent.com/dutch-cour…
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Dutch Supreme Court dismisses Russia's appeal in Naftogaz's $5 billion arbitration case
The Supreme Court of the Netherlands has rejected Russia's appeal, upholding a decision by the Hague Arbitration Court requiring Russia to pay $5 billion in compensation to Ukraine’s state-owned Naftogaz for misappropriated assets in occupied Cr…Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
Almost a third of Ukrainians say their religious faith has grown since the war broke out, according to a survey conducted last year by the Razumkov Center, a public policy think tank based in Kyiv. Others say their belief has never been more tested. kyivindependent.com/breakaway-…
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[2024/12/13 17:24]
Breakaway churches, spiritual awakenings, prayers in captivity. How war is changing Ukraine’s faith
For a decade, the world has seen how Russia has scarred Ukraine’s landscape with tens of thousands of bombs and missiles. The spiritual wounds — and awakenings — experienced by millions of Ukrainians are less visible.Andrea Januta (The Kyiv Independent)
After nearly three years of heavy battles and mass strikes, Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine is showing signs of accelerating toward what could be its final act, for now at least. kyivindependent.com/how-will-r…
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[2024/12/13 15:46]
How will Russia's war in Ukraine end? The good, the bad, and the ugly scenarios
Editor's note: This article is a compliment to an upcoming analytical report on scenarios for the end of Russia’s war against Ukraine by KI Insights, the Kyiv Independent’s research unit.Francis Farrell (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Ukraine resisting Russian encirclement attempts at 4 Donetsk Oblast villages, military says. Ukrainian forces are repelling Russian assaults near Uspenivka, Hannivka, Trudove, and Romanivka in Donetsk Oblast, the Khortytsia group of forces said. kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-…
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[2024/12/13 13:54]
Ukraine resisting Russian encirclement attempts at 4 Donetsk Oblast villages, military says
The statement comes as analysts raise concerns about a growing risk of Ukrainian units being encircled in the area.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Italy willing to join potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, defense minister says. “We are willing to play this role, a role in which we have always distinguished ourselves as a nation,” Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said on Dec. 12. kyivindependent.com/italy-open…
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[2024/12/13 12:50]
Italy willing to join potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, defense minister says
"I hope to talk about peace, about peacekeeping, as soon as possible in Ukraine, but also in Gaza and Lebanon," Defense Minister Guido Crosetto told journalists in Madrid when asked about the possibility of Rome deploying peacekeepers in Ukraine.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Georgian parliament bans masks, fireworks during protests. The Georgian parliament on Dec. 13 passed the final reading of a bill to ban the wearing of masks, as well as the use of fireworks and lasers during protests, News Georgia reported. The move is part of the authorities’ reaction to the Georgian opposition’s protests against vote rigging in the Oct. 26 parliamentary election and the Georgian government’s decision to halt the country’s EU accession process until 2028.
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[2024/12/13 15:39]
⚡️Russia advances toward Pokrovsk, Kurakhove, Ukraine makes progress near Kupiansk, Estonian intelligence says. Russian troops continue to advance toward Pokrovsk and Kurakhove in Donetsk Oblast, while Ukrainian forces have made gains near Kupiansk in Kharkiv Oblast, the Estonian public broadcaster ERR reported on Dec. 13, citing the Estonian Defense Forces Intelligence Center. Ukrainian forces are enjoying success in the Kupiansk sector, where two Russian bridgeheads that emerged during the crossing of the Oskil River have been destroyed, Estonian intelligence said.
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[2024/12/13 16:38]
Che fine fa il trenino della Casilina?
In questi giorni si sta discutendo il futuro della linea Laziali-Centocelle, quella universalmente conosciuta come "il trenino della Casilina".Radiondarossa
⚡️ Russia deals ‘massive blow’ to Ukraine’s thermal power plants, energy company says. Russia targeted DTEK’s thermal power plants during a mass aerial attack on Dec. 13, damaging their equipment, the company said in a statement. kyivindependent.com/russia-dea…
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Russia deals 'massive blow' to Ukraine's thermal power plants, energy company says
"DTEK thermal power plants were attacked. According to preliminary information, there were no casualties," the company said. The plants' equipment was "seriously damaged," with energy sector employees already working on repairs.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Putin orders ‘emergency support’ for struggling Russian coal industry. kyivindependent.com/putin-orde…
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Putin orders 'emergency support' for struggling Russian coal industry
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for urgent measures to support the country’s coal companies, which face multibillion-dollar losses and risk mass bankruptcies, The Moscow Times reported on Dec. 12.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ EU defense commissioner takes shelter in Kyiv amid massive Russian aerial strike. Andrius Kubilius, the newly appointed European defense commissioner, spent the morning of Dec. 13 in a shelter in Kyiv during a large-scale Russian aerial attack. kyivindependent.com/eu-defense…
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EU defense commissioner takes shelter in Kyiv amid massive Russian aerial strike
Andrius Kubilius, the newly appointed European defense commissioner, spent the morning of Dec. 13 in a shelter in Kyiv during a large-scale Russian missile attack, EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarina Mathernova said on X.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Ukraine’s new Ground Forces chief announces reforms focused on personnel, tech. The newly appointed commander of Ukraine’s Ground Forces, General Mykhailo Drapatyi, unveiled plans for fundamental reforms in the branch. kyivindependent.com/ukraines-n…
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Ukraine's new Ground Forces chief announces reforms focused on personnel, tech
The proposed changes include a revamped recruitment system with "zero tolerance for corruption," improved military training tailored to front-line needs, and integration of advanced technology into training and operational processes.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Ukraine downs 161 of 287 Russian missiles, drones in mass aerial attack. Ukrainian defenses shot down 81 out of 94 missiles and 80 out of the 193 drones launched by Russia early on Dec. 13, the Air Force said. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-in…
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Ukraine downs 161 of 287 Russian missiles, drones in mass aerial attack
Moscow deployed four Kinzhal air-launched missiles, two Iskander-M ballistic missiles, one Kh-23 North Korean ballistic missile, 55 Kh-101 and Kh-55SM cruise missiles launched from Tu-95MS bomber planes, 24 sea-launched Kalibr missiles, seven Iskande…Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Massive fire engulfs warehouse in Russia’s Novosibirsk. A massive fire engulfed a warehouse in the Russian city of Novosibirsk in Siberia overnight on Dec. 13, covering 5,000 square meters, Russian media reported. kyivindependent.com/fire-engul…
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Massive fire engulfs warehouse in Russia's Novosibirsk
A massive fire engulfed a warehouse in Russia's Novosibirsk overnight on Dec. 13, covering 5,000 square meters, Russian media reported.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Google to suspend payments for Russian app developers, Russian IT portal claims. Google Play will indefinitely halt processing payments to app developers with bank accounts in Russia starting Dec. 26, Russian IT portal Habr reported on Dec. 12. kyivindependent.com/google-pla…
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Google to suspend payments for Russian app developers, Russian IT portal claims
Google Play will indefinitely halt processing payments to app developers with bank accounts in Russia starting Dec. 26, Habr, a Russian IT portal, reported on Dec. 12.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Trump tells Macron, Zelensky he wants European troops monitoring Ukraine ceasefire, WSJ reports. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump wants European troops to monitor a potential ceasefire in Ukraine, the Wall Street Journal reported on Dec. 12. kyivindependent.com/trump-prop…
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Trump tells Macron, Zelensky he wants European troops monitoring Ukraine ceasefire, WSJ reports
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump wants European troops to monitor a potential ceasefire in Ukraine, the Wall Street Journal reported on Dec. 12, citing undisclosed official sources.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Update: Russia launches around 90 missiles, 200 drones in ‘one of the largest attacks on energy grid,’ Zelensky says. Russia launched at least 93 missiles during a mass aerial strike against Ukraine’s energy grid on Dec. 13, President Zelensky said. kyivindependent.com/explosions…
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Russia attacks Ukraine's energy grid in large-scale aerial strike
Russia launched a large-scale aerial attack against Ukraine early on Dec. 13, firing missiles across multiple regions.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Moldova announces state of emergency over expected halt of Russian gas. Moldova’s parliament on Dec. 13 voted to introduce a 60-day-long state of emergency starting Dec. 16 over the expected halt of Russian gas transit via Ukraine. kyivindependent.com/moldova-an…
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Moldova announces state of emergency over expected halt of Russian gas
Moldova's parliament on Dec. 13 voted to introduce a 60-day-long state of emergency starting Dec. 16 over the expected halt of Russian gas transit via Ukraine.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
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Caso Iuventa: la nave di soccorso distrutta in custodia. Chi si assume la responsabilità?
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⚡️ Russia jails 2 Ukrainian soldiers for 14, 15 years. A Moscow court sentenced captured Ukrainian soldiers who fought in Kursk Oblast, Vitalii Panchenko and Ivan Dmytrakov, to 14 and 15 years in prison, respectively, TASS reported on Dec. 12. kyivindependent.com/moscow-mil…
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Russia jails 2 Ukrainian soldiers deployed in Kursk Oblast for 14, 15 years
The court convicted the soldiers on terrorism charges, accusing them of "opening fire to kill both Russian servicemen and civilians.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Update: Explosions reported across multiple regions amid Russian aerial attack. Air defense is active in Kyiv Oblast, the regional administration said amid a Russian aerial attack on Dec. 13. Explosions were also reported in the Odesa, Vinnytsia, and Cherkasy oblasts.
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⚡️ UNESCO grants enhanced protection to 2 Ukrainian cultural sites. UNESCO has added Ukraine’s Babyn Yar Memorial and the Odesa Literary Museum to its international list of Cultural Property under Enhanced Protection, the Culture Ministry said. kyivindependent.com/unesco-gra…
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UNESCO grants enhanced protection to 2 Ukrainian cultural sites
UNESCO has added Ukraine's Babyn Yar Memorial and the Odesa Literary Museum to its international list of Cultural Property under Enhanced Protection.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ The $895 billion U.S. defense bill passed by the House of Representatives did not include a provision to extend the lend-lease act for Ukraine despite the efforts of Ukrainian diplomats, said Ukraine’s Ambassador to the U.S., Oksana Markarova. kyivindependent.com/us-house-p…
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US House passes 2025 defense budget without Ukraine lend-lease extension
The $895 billion U.S. defense budget passed by the House of Representatives did not include a provision to extend the lend-lease act for Ukraine despite the efforts of Ukrainian diplomats, Ukraine's Ambassador to the U.S.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Dec. 13, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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⚡️ Update: Russia attacks Ukraine’s energy grid, 2 injured in Kharkiv Oblast. Two people – employees of a civilian enterprise – were injured in the village of Myrne in Kharkiv Oblast, Governor Oleh Syniehubov reported on Dec. 13 amid a large-scale Russian aerial attack. Read also: kyivindependent.com/explosions…
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Russia attacks Ukraine's energy grid in large-scale aerial strike
Russia launched a large-scale aerial attack against Ukraine early on Dec. 13, firing missiles across multiple regions.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Missile threat declared throughout all regions of Ukraine. A nationwide aerial alert is in effect for all Ukrainian oblasts, the Air Force announced in the early hours of Dec. 13. Multiple cruise missiles were detected in Ukraine’s airspace.
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⚡️Russian guided bomb attacks fall sharply after ATACMS, Storm Shadow strikes, analysts say. Russian guided bomb attacks against Ukraine have reportedly fallen by over 50% since Western partners allowed Kyiv to target Russia with long-range missiles. kyivindependent.com/russian-gu…
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Russian guided bomb attacks fall sharply after ATACMS, Storm Shadow strikes, analysts say
Russian attacks against Ukraine with guided aerial bombs have reportedly fallen by over 50% since Western partners allowed Kyiv to target Russia with long-range missiles.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️IAEA Board condemns attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure without mention of Russia. The 35-nation IAEA Board of Governors passed a resolution condemning attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure but did not explicitly name Russia as responsible, Reuters reported on Dec. 12. The emergency meeting, called by Ukraine, addressed the large-scale drone and missile attack on Nov. 28 that caused severe power outages and disrupted off-site power to three nuclear plants. kyivindependent.com/iaea-board…
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IAEA Board condemns attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure without mention of Russia
The 35-nation IAEA Board of Governors passed a resolution condemning attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure but did not explicitly name Russia as responsible, Reuters reported on Dec. 12.Sonya Bandouil (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukrainian military instructors to undergo NATO-standard training in Lithuania. Ukrainian military instructors will receive training in Lithuania in 2025 as part of NATO’s Defense Education Enhancement Program (DEEP), the Ministry of Defense reported on Dec. 12. kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-…
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Ukrainian military instructors to undergo NATO-standard training in Lithuania
Ukrainian military instructors will receive training in Lithuania in 2025 as part of NATO's Defense Education Enhancement Program (DEEP), the Ministry of Defense reported on Dec. 12.Sonya Bandouil (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukraine’s largest steelmaker suspends operations at Pokrovsk coal mine. Metinvest, Ukraine’s largest steel producer, has suspended operations at its Pischane coal plant near the front-line town of Pokrovsk amid a rapid Russian advance. kyivindependent.com/ukraines-l…
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[2024/12/12 21:56]
Ukraine's largest steelmaker suspends operations at Pokrovsk coal mine
The closure comes amid an increasingly dangerous Russian advance towards Pokrovsk, where Ukraine has lost key positions in recent days.Volodymyr Ivanyshyn (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️US announces over $440 million in economic aid for Ukraine. The economic aid package is comprised of four key parts, including $223 million to rebuild transportation, infrastructure, and logistics. kyivindependent.com/us-announc…
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U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said he “very vehemently” disagrees with Ukraine launching US missiles inside Russia; Drones attacked the barracks of a police regiment in Grozny, Chechnya; and more. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wa…
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[2024/12/12 20:14]
Ukraine war latest: Trump hints he won't 'abandon' Kyiv but opposes Ukraine launching US missiles inside Russia
Key developments on Dec. 12: * Trump hints he won't 'abandon' Kyiv but opposes Ukraine launching US missiles inside Russia * Drones attack Chechnya, hitting police building, Kadyrov claims * Poland 'dismisses speculation'…Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️White House announces new weapons package for Kyiv. The latest package will provide “additional air defense, artillery, drones, and armored vehicles,” U.S. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said. kyivindependent.com/white-hous…
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White House announces new $500 million weapons package for Kyiv
"This additional assistance, provided under previous drawdowns from Department of Defense stocks, is valued at $500 million," U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Dec. 12.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Ukraine sentences Russian Duma chairman Volodin to 15 years in absentia. Vyacheslav Volodin, chairman of Russia’s State Duma, has been sentenced in absentia to 15 years by a Ukrainian court, Ukraine’s State Security Service (SBU) reported. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-se…
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Ukraine sentences Russian Duma chairman Volodin to 15 years in absentia
Vyacheslav Volodin, chairman of Russia’s State Duma, has been sentenced in absentia to 15 years by a Ukrainian court, Ukraine’s State Security Service (SBU) reported on Dec. 12.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Xi Jinping reaffirms China’s stance on Ukraine war settlement. Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterated China’s position on resolving the war in Ukraine during a meeting with Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council. kyivindependent.com/xi-jinping…
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Xi Jinping reaffirms China's stance on Ukraine war settlement
Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterated China's position on resolving the war in Ukraine during a meeting with Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council, on Dec. 12, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ EBRD co-launches $116 million guarantee for Ukraine war-risk insurance. The EBRD’s new Ukraine Recovery and Reconstruction Guarantee Facility will initially help reinsurance companies cover risks connected to land-based transport. kyivindependent.com/ebrd-co-la…
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EBRD co-launches $116 million guarantee for Ukraine war-risk insurance
The EBRD's new Ukraine Recovery and Reconstruction Guarantee Facility will initially help reinsurance companies cover risks connected to land-based transport, focusing on small and medium businesses.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
301 Ukrainian women held in Russian captivity, rights group reports. 301 Ukrainian civilian women are in Russian captivity, with 25 detained before Russia’s full-scale invasion and 276 taken since, according to Olha Skrypnyk, head of the Crimean Human Rights Group.
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⚡️ Russian occupation court sentences Ukrainian to 11 years for alleged espionage. A Russian-controlled court in occupied Donetsk Oblast sentenced 20-year-old Mikhail Karimov, a resident of Mariupol, to 11 years in a strict regime penal colony, Mariupol City Council reported.
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⚡️ Poland ‘dismisses speculation’ on peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, PM says. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk addressed speculation on Dec. 12 about a possible peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, emphasizing that no such actions are currently planned. kyivindependent.com/poland-dis…
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Poland 'dismisses speculation' on peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, PM says
During a press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron on Dec. 12, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk addressed speculation about a possible peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, emphasizing that no such actions are currently planned.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Russia, India sign record oil supply deal, Reuters reports. Russia’s Rosneft and India’s Reliance Industries have finalized a landmark agreement to supply 500,000 barrels of oil daily for the next 10 years, Reuters reported. kyivindependent.com/russia-ind…
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Russia, India sign record oil supply deal, Reuters reports
Russian state-owned oil company Rosneft and Indian refining giant Reliance Industries have finalized a landmark agreement to supply 500,000 barrels of oil daily for the next 10 years, Reuters reported on Dec. 12.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
Spend With Ukraine employs a number of search-engine optimization tools and social media campaigns to get eyes on its website to promote brands, and ultimately, a different narrative about Ukraine. kyivindependent.com/spend-with…
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Spend With Ukraine wants to ‘build a better brand’ for the country
Editor’s note: This article is part of a series of profiles highlighting successful Ukrainian startups and businesses.Liliane Bivings (The Kyiv Independent)
Kyiv Independent’s new documentary, “Can You Hear Me? The Invisible Battles of Ukrainian Military Medics,” shows the journey of Ukrainian military medics from the heat of battle in war-torn Ukraine to Sweden for a short mental health retreat. Watch here: piped.video/watch?v=SVxY5ihyVn…
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⚡️ Hungary did not discuss any Christmas truce, prisoner swap with Ukraine, Presidential Office says. Viktor Orban did not approach Ukraine regarding his ceasefire and prisoner exchange proposal, a Ukrainian presidential adviser told Suspilne on Dec. 11. kyivindependent.com/hungary-di…
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Hungary did not discuss any Christmas truce, prisoner swap with Ukraine, Presidential Office says
The Hungarian side "did not discuss anything" with Ukraine and "did not warn about its contacts with Moscow," said Dmytro Lytvyn, the presidential communications adviser, referring to Viktor Orban’s recent phone call with Vladimir Putin.The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russia has built only 7 out of 108 planned airliners since 2022, BBC reports. Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation managed to build only seven of the 108 passenger planes it planned to produce since 2022, the BBC reported on Dec. 12. kyivindependent.com/russia-air…
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Russia has built only 7 out of 108 planned airliners since 2022, BBC reports
Russia's Comprehensive Program for the Development of the Air Transport Industry until 2030 envisioned producing 1,032 passenger aircraft between 2022 and the end of the decade.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Russia uses Western sniper rifles and ammunition despite sanctions, obtaining the arms via third-party countries, according to a joint media investigation published by The Insider on Dec. 11. kyivindependent.com/russian-sn…
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⚡️ Trump opposes Ukraine launching US missiles deep inside Russia. “I disagree very vehemently with sending missiles hundreds of miles into Russia. Why are we doing that?” Donald Trump told the Time magazine. kyivindependent.com/trump-oppo…
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Trump hints he won't 'abandon' Kyiv but opposes Ukraine launching US missiles inside Russia
"I disagree very vehemently with sending missiles hundreds of miles into Russia. Why are we doing that?" Donald Trump told Time.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Scholz ready to talk to Putin again despite ‘frustrating’ phone call. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said he is ready to talk with Russian President Vladimir Putin again, Die Zeit reported on Dec. 12. kyivindependent.com/scholz-put…
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Scholz ready to talk to Putin again despite 'frustrating' phone call
"I will do it again. But we must not have any illusions about it," German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said, according to Zeit.Boldizsar Gyori (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ NATO members mull raising defense spending benchmark to 3% GDP, FT reports. According to the Financial Times’ sources, the alliance’s members would first increase their spending to 2.5% of GDP before reaching 3% by 2030. kyivindependent.com/nato-membe…
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NATO members mull raising defense spending benchmark to 3% GDP, FT reports
European NATO foreign ministers began discussing a plan to gradually increase the alliance’s defense spending target from 2% of their GDP to 3% by 2030, the Financial Times reported on Dec. 12, citing undisclosed sources.Boldizsar Gyori (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Macron, Tusk to discuss deploying peacekeepers to Ukraine after ceasefire, Bloomberg reports. President Macron is visiting Warsaw on Dec. 12 to brief the Polish prime minister on his meeting with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump last week. kyivindependent.com/macron-tus…
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Macron, Tusk to discuss deploying peacekeepers to Ukraine after ceasefire, Bloomberg reports
French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Warsaw on Dec. 12 to brief the Polish prime minister on his meeting with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump last week and to discuss Europe's support for Ukraine and ways to end Russia's war.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
Microsoft's new version of Recall appears to still capture sensitive data like credit card numbers, even with the "sensitive information" filter enabled (Avram Piltch/Tom's Hardware)
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Microsoft Recall screenshots credit cards and Social Security numbers, even with the "sensitive information" filter enabled
Despite promising to filter personal data out, Recall still captures it.Avram Piltch (Tom's Hardware)
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Dec. 12, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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⚡️ The $895 billion U.S. defense budget passed by the House of Representatives did not include a provision to extend the lend-lease act for Ukraine despite the efforts of Ukrainian diplomats, said Ukraine’s Ambassador to the U.S., Oksana Markarova. kyivindependent.com/us-house-p…
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US House passes 2025 defense budget without Ukraine lend-lease extension
The $895 billion U.S. defense budget passed by the House of Representatives did not include a provision to extend the lend-lease act for Ukraine despite the efforts of Ukrainian diplomats, Ukraine's Ambassador to the U.S.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ US lawmakers ask for intelligence report on impact of cutting Ukraine aid. Lawmakers also want to know how would Ukraine’s defeat on the battlefield embolden other actors like China, Iran, or North Korea. kyivindependent.com/us-lawmake…
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US lawmakers ask for intelligence report on impact of cutting Ukraine aid
Lawmakers from both chambers of the U.S. legislature requested the director of national intelligence, the director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, and the director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to compile a report on different policy i…Boldizsar Gyori (The Kyiv Independent)
📰 Austrian OMV company terminates contract with Gazprom Export
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Austrian OMV company terminates contract with Gazprom Export
Austrian oil and gas company OMV has terminated its long-term gas supply contract with Russia's Gazprom Export, the OMV website reported on Dec. 11.Sonya Bandouil (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukrainian airline SkyUp launches flights from Moldova in April 2025. SkyUp chose the Chisinau Airport in Moldova as it is the closest international hub to Ukraine. kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-…
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⚡️Russia advises its citizens to avoid travel to US, Western nations. Russian citizens are at risk of being “hunted” by Western authorities when traveling, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova claimed. kyivindependent.com/russia-adv…
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Russia advises its citizens to avoid travel to US, Western nations
Russian citizens are at risk of being "hunted" by Western authorities when traveling, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova claimed.Volodymyr Ivanyshyn (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️UPDATED: Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia kills 10, injures 22, destroys clinic. The death toll in the Dec. 10 attack rose to 10 after rescuers pulled a woman’s body from the rubble, authorities said on Dec. 12. kyivindependent.com/russian-at…
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UPDATED: Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia kills 10, injures 22, destroys clinic
The death toll in the Dec. 10 attack rose to 10 on Dec. 12, after rescuers pulled a woman's body from the rubble of a building destroyed by a Russian missile.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Drones attack Chechnya, hitting police building, Kadyrov claims. The attack lightly injured four guards, Chechen strongman Ramzan Kadyrov claimed. This marks the third reported drone strike against Chechnya during Russia’s war against Ukraine. kyivindependent.com/drones-att…
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Drones attack Chechnya, hitting police building, Kadyrov claims
The attack damaged the roof of the building, shattered windows, and lightly injured four men on guard duty, Chechen strongman Ramzan Kadyrov claimed.Volodymyr Ivanyshyn (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Tough battles, lost positions in Pokrovsk demand ‘non-standard decisions,’ Syrskyi says. Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said that “non-standard decisions” are needed near Pokrovsk. Russia has destroyed two Ukrainian positions in the area. kyivindependent.com/tough-batt…
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Tough battles, lost positions in Pokrovsk demand 'non-standard decisions,' Syrskyi says
Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said that "non-standard decisions" are needed near the embattled city of Pokrovsk, after the military reported that Russia had destroyed two Ukrainian positions in the area.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
With its military tied up in Ukraine for its now three-year invasion, Russia proved incapable of protecting Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad. Russia’s assets in Syria, key to its projection of military force internationally, now hang in the balance. kyivindependent.com/the-russia…
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[2024/12/11 22:31]
What Russia’s army in Syria stands to lose after fall of Assad
The Kremlin confirmed on Dec. 11 that longtime Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad had fled to Moscow after rebels took the capital city of Damascus in a lightning offensive that shocked the world. Assad’s exile in Russia comes as little surprise.Kollen Post (The Kyiv Independent)
The year 2024 proved to be another landmark for books about Ukraine and Ukrainian literature in translation. The Kyiv Independent has curated a selection of the 10 most compelling books on Ukraine from 2024. kyivindependent.com/the-kyiv-i…
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[2024/12/11 21:44]
The Kyiv Independent’s picks for best Ukraine-related books of 2024
The year 2024 proved to be another landmark for books about Ukraine and Ukrainian literature in translation, with a continued trend in publishing in fiction, non-fiction, and poetry.Kate Tsurkan (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Tsikhanouskaya says Ukraine maintains relations with Belarusian opposition leaders. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the most prominent Belarusian opposition leader, told European Pravda on Dec. 10 that the Belarusian United Democratic Forces parliamentary group has been able to establish contact and relations with Ukrainian leaders. During the interview, she also emphasized the importance of a Ukrainian victory and the need to continue sending Ukraine weapons. kyivindependent.com/tsikhanous…
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Tsikhanouskaya says Ukraine maintains relations with Belarusian opposition leaders
Svitlana Tsikhanouskaya, the most prominent Belarusian opposition leader, discussed efforts to maintain relations with Ukrainian authorities in a European Pravda interview on Dec. 10.Sonya Bandouil (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️EU to allocate 170 million euros to six countries bordering Russia and Belarus. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced 170 million euros ($178 million) in financial support for the Baltic countries, Finland, Poland, and Norway, to bolster their border protection efforts. kyivindependent.com/eu-to-allo…
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[2024/12/11 21:39]
EU to allocate 170 million euros to six countries bordering Russia and Belarus
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced 170 million euros ($178 million) in financial support for six European countries bordering Russia and Belarus to bolster their border protection efforts.Sonya Bandouil (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Austrian OMV company terminates contract with Gazprom Export. Austrian oil and gas company OMV has terminated its long-term gas supply contract with Russia’s Gazprom Export, the OMV website reported on Dec. 11. The contract was initially set to last until 2040. kyivindependent.com/austrian-o…
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Austrian OMV company terminates contract with Gazprom Export
Austrian oil and gas company OMV has terminated its long-term gas supply contract with Russia's Gazprom Export, the OMV website reported on Dec. 11.Sonya Bandouil (The Kyiv Independent)
In the midst of Russia’s full-scale invasion, many Ukrainians still remain fashion conscious. Ukraine’s rich sartorial history of beaded jewelry and embroidered dresses helped shape the country’s creative eye and paved the way for the current generation. kyivindependent.com/five-ukrai…
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[2024/12/11 18:37]
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)
Russian forces have incurred record-high casualties in manpower during hostilities in both November and December, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Dec. 11 after hearing a report from Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wa…
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[2024/12/11 20:01]
Ukraine war latest: Russia continues to suffer record losses in December, Zelensky says
Key developments on Dec. 11: * Russia continues to suffer record losses in December, Zelensky says * Ukraine has arms to resist at least until mid-2025 if US cuts aid, finance minister says * Russian proxies sentence 9 Azovstal defenders to 24 ye…The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡EU approves 15th sanction package against Russia, targeting ‘shadow fleet’. European Union’s ambassadors agreed on a 15th package of sanctions against Russia, the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the EU reported on Dec. 11 on X. kyivindependent.com/eu-approve…
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EU approves 15th sanction package against Russia, targeting 'shadow fleet'
EU ambassadors agreed on a 15th package of sanctions against Russia, the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the EU announced on Dec. 11.Kateryna Hodunova (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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[2024/12/11 18:38]
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)
Russia helped Bashar al-Assad keep his rule in Syria for years until rebels took over the country. The Kyiv Independent sat down with Neil Quilliam, Middle East expert at Chatham House, to talk about what it means for Russia’s war in Ukraine. piped.video/watch?v=6cAb1QWiPR…
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The drone supply to Ukrainian troops faces a persistent problem as imported Chinese drones often have defective parts; In October, the price of eggs skyrocketed 60% from the previous month; and more. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-bu…
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[2024/12/11 15:38]
Ukraine Business Roundup — Ukraine moves to replace Chinese drone parts
The following is the Dec. 10, 2024 edition of our Ukraine Business Roundup weekly newsletter. To get the biggest news in business and tech from Ukraine directly in your inbox, subscribe here.Liliane Bivings (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russia may launch new Oreshnik missile against Ukraine in ‘coming days,’ US intelligence says. Washington still sees the experimental Oreshnik missile more as “an attempt at intimidation than a game-changer on the battlefield in Ukraine.” kyivindependent.com/russia-may…
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Russia may launch new Oreshnik missile against Ukraine in 'coming days,' US intelligence says
Washington still sees the experimental Oreshnik missile more as "an attempt at intimidation than a game-changer on the battlefield in Ukraine," a U.S. official said.Kateryna Hodunova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Russian-occupied Abkhazia left without electricity due to hydroelectric station shutdown. Abkhazia has recently faced energy shortages aggravated by a growing spat with its Russian patrons. kyivindependent.com/abkhazia-e…
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Russian-occupied Abkhazia left without electricity due to hydroelectric station shutdown
The region has recently faced energy restrictions aggravated by a growing spat with its Russian patrons.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
“Johnny Harris’ take on NATO and the Ukraine war distorts history, trading facts for sensationalism and turning his platform into a tool of Russian narratives,” writes Jason Blevins, the Kyiv Independent’s creative video director, in his op-ed. kyivindependent.com/youtuber-j…
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YouTuber Johnny Harris’ lens on Eastern Europe is distorted and irresponsible
Something is wrong with YouTuber Johnny Harris’ lens — not the one he uses to film himself, but his view of Eastern European history.Jason Blevins (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Biden approves new memorandum on national security ahead of Trump taking office. The document will not be published due to the “sensitivity of some of its findings,” the officials, who spoke to AP on condition of anonymity, said. kyivindependent.com/biden-appr…
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Biden approves new memorandum on national security ahead of Trump taking office
The document will not be published due to the "sensitivity of some of its findings," the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity under White House ground rules, told the Associated Press.Kateryna Hodunova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ A recently signed tax hike and parts of the G7’s $50 billion loan will be sufficient to cover Ukraine’s defense expenses included in the 2025 budget, the Finance Ministry said on Dec. 11. kyivindependent.com/ukraines-t…
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[2024/12/11 14:29]
Ukraine's tax hike, G7 loan enough for planned defense expenses in 2025, Finance Ministry says
For the next year, Ukraine allocated 26.3% of its gross domestic product (GDP) to defense and security expenditures, including Hr 740 billion ($17.7 billion) for arms purchases and Hr 50 billion ($1.Boldizsar Gyori (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Russian proxies sentence 9 Azovstal defenders to 24 years, life in prison. Russian occupation authorities in Donetsk jailed nine Ukrainian soldiers captured after defending Mariupol to between 24 years and a life sentence. kyivindependent.com/russian-pr…
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Russian proxies sentence 9 Azovstal defenders to 24 years, life in prison
Russian occupation authorities in Donetsk jailed nine Ukrainian soldiers captured after defending Mariupol to between 24 years and a life sentence, the city's exiled authorities reported on Dec. 11.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
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