⚡️Russia ready to export gas to EU via routes bypassing Ukraine, official claims. Russia is ready to supply natural gas to Europe through alternative routes bypassing Ukraine, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak claimed on Dec. 25. The declaration comes after President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed on Dec. 19 that Ukraine would not extend the transit agreement for Russian gas through its territory, which is set to expire on Dec. 31.
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[2024/12/25 15:32]
📰 In Black Sea, one enemy missile carrier with total volley of up to 4 “Kalibr”
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In Black Sea, one enemy missile carrier with total volley of up to 4 “Kalibr”
As of 6:00 a.m. on December 26, there is one enemy missile carrier in the Black Sea with a total volley of up to four Kalibr cruise missiles. — Ukrinform.Ukrinform
ВСУ обесточили 13 сел Белгородской области после массированных ударов России по Украине
В результате атаки дронов в приграничном Грайворонском округе Белгородской области повреждена линия электропередачи, оставив без света жителей 13 сел и отселенных населенных пунктовThe Insider
⚡️ Biden directs Pentagon to ‘continue its surge’ of weapons deliveries to Ukraine after Russia’s Christmas attack. “The Ukrainian people deserve to live in peace and safety,” U.S. President Joe Biden said. kyivindependent.com/biden-dire…
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[2024/12/26 07:25]
Biden directs Pentagon to 'continue its surge' of weapons deliveries to Ukraine after Russia's Christmas attack
U.S. President Joe Biden directed the Pentagon to "continue its surge" of weapons deliveries to Ukraine in response to Russia's mass attack on the country on Christmas Day, he announced on Dec. 25.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Former top enlistment officer arrested after planning to flee abroad, investigators say. Yevhen Borysov, a former head of Odesa Oblast’s military enlistment office, was arrested again in Kyiv on Dec. 25 after posting 39 million hryvnia ($931,652) bail and being released from a detention facility, the State Investigation Bureau said. The former official planned to hide from the authorities after his release from detention and flee abroad, the bureau added.
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[2024/12/25 17:04]
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Russia’s policies blur the lines between reactionary imperial nostalgia and revolutionary fascist fanaticism, raising the question of how to properly conceptualize Russia’s current trajectory, writes political analyst Andreas Umland in this op-ed. kyivindependent.com/opinion-is…
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[2024/12/25 17:00]
Is Putinism fascism by another name?
The term “fascism” is increasingly used to describe the agenda and actions of the current Russian state under Russian President Vladimir Putin.Andreas Umland (The Kyiv Independent)
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⚡️Ukraine approves homemade Shchedryk aerial vehicle for military use. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-ap…
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[2024/12/25 13:32]
Ukraine approves homemade Shchedryk aerial vehicle for military use
The Shchedryk unmanned aerial vehicle has increased resistance to electronic warfare and can be tasked with monitoring the actions of Russian troops on the battlefield, the Defense Minitsry said.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
Un collegamento elettrico tra Finlandia ed Estonia ha smesso di funzionare
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⚡️Ukraine hits Russian naval infantry brigade command post in Kursk Oblast, military claims. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-hi…
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[2024/12/25 11:29]
Ukraine hits Russian naval infantry brigade command post in Kursk Oblast, military claims
"This fire strike is part of a comprehensive campaign to weaken the ability of the Russian Armed Forces to coordinate military operations against the people of Ukraine," Ukraine's Center for Strategic Communications said.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukrainian drones destroy Russian ammunition depot in Rostov Oblast, SBU source claims. kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-…
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[2024/12/25 12:30]
Ukrainian drones destroy Russian ammunition depot in Rostov Oblast, SBU source claims
"(The depot) was used by the enemy to supply its troops in the Kramatorsk sector (in Donetsk Oblast). Now the Russians have logistical difficulties, which significantly affect their ability to conduct combat operations," a source in the Security Serv…Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Update: Russia launches over 70 missiles, more than 100 drones at Ukraine in mass attack. kyivindependent.com/russia-ter…
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[2024/12/25 09:34]
Russia terrorizes Ukraine with mass missile, drone attack on Christmas morning
Explosions were reported in Kharkiv, Dnipro, Ivano-Frankivsk, and other cities as Russia launched a mass aerial attack across Ukraine the morning of Dec. 25. At least six people were injured.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russian missile enters Moldova’s airspace during mass attack on Ukraine. kyivindependent.com/moldova-co…
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[2024/12/25 11:20]
Russian missile enters Moldova’s airspace during mass attack on Ukraine
"Moldova condemns these acts and stands in full solidarity with Ukraine," Moldovan President Maia Sandu said.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Azerbaijani Airlines plane en route to Russia crashes in western Kazakhstan. kyivindependent.com/azerbaijan…
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[2024/12/25 09:12]
Azerbaijani Airlines plane en route to Russia crashes in western Kazakhstan
According to Kazakhstan's Transport Ministry, the plane operated by Azerbaijan Airlines had 37 Azerbaijani passengers, 16 Russians, six Kazakhs, and three Kyrgyz, along with five crew members on board.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
Legalizing same-sex marriages would require changes to Ukraine’s constitution, which is prohibited during martial law. Introducing civil partnerships is much simpler, and would provide the LGBTQ+ with rights now available only to heterosexual couples. kyivindependent.com/civil-part…
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[2024/12/24 18:11]
Civil partnerships in limbo as LGBTQ+ community seeks equal rights amid war
Editor's Note: This story was sponsored by Gender Zed, a Ukrainian human rights organization that works with a broad range of issues, including sexual orientation and gender identity, gender equality issues, women’s rights, and prevention of HIV…Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russia has ‘systemic problems’ with fleet, Navy spokesperson says after Ursa Major explosion. “The Russians have a systemic problem. It is quite expectedly reflected in the general condition of their fleet,” Navy spokesperson Dmytro Pletenchuk said. kyivindependent.com/russia-has…
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[2024/12/24 20:52]
Russia has 'systemic problems' with fleet, Navy spokesperson says after Ursa Major explosion
"The Russians have a systemic problem. It is quite expectedly reflected in the general condition of their fleet," Ukrainian Navy spokesperson Dmytro Pletenchuk said on Dec. 24.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russia deems record number of organizations ‘undesirable’ in 2024. Organizations added to the list in 2024 include the Clooney Foundation for Justice (CFJ), founded by George and Amal Clooney, and the independent Russian media outlet the Moscow Times. kyivindependent.com/russia-dee…
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[2024/12/25 01:03]
Russia deems record number of organizations 'undesirable' in 2024
Russia added 65 organizations to the list in 2024, include the Clooney Foundation for Justice (CFJ), founded by George and Amal Clooney, and the independent Russian media outlet the Moscow Times.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Dec. 25, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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[2024/12/25 08:18]
⚡️UPDATED: Russia strikes apartment building in Kryvyi Rih on Christmas Eve, at least 1 killed, 15 injured. One person was killed and 15 injured after a Russian ballistic missile hit a four-story apartment building in Kryvyi Rih on Christmas Eve. kyivindependent.com/at-least-6…
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[2024/12/25 00:15]
Russia strikes apartment building in Kryvyi Rih on Christmas Eve, at least 1 killed, 15 injured
Preliminary reports say that a Russian ballistic missile hit a four-story apartment building in the city, according to Mayor Oleksandr Vilkul. "Unfortunately, we're preparing for difficult news," Vilkul said in a statement.Natalia Yermak (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russia terrorizes Ukraine with mass missile, drone attack on Christmas morning. Explosions were reported in Kharkiv, Dnipro, and Kremenchuk on Dec. 25, as Russia launched a mass aerial attack against Ukraine. At least one civilian was hospitalized. kyivindependent.com/russia-ter…
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[2024/12/25 04:45]
Russia terrorizes Ukraine with mass missile, drone attack on Christmas morning
Explosions were reported in Kharkiv, Dnipro, Ivano-Frankivsk, and other cities as Russia launched a mass aerial attack across Ukraine the morning of Dec. 25. At least six people were injured.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Fire damages United Russia party office in Arkhangelsk, official claims. The office was storing “humanitarian aid” for Russia’s front-line military personnel, according to United Russia representative Vladimir Zhgilyov. kyivindependent.com/fire-damag…
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[2024/12/24 21:47]
Fire damages United Russia party office in Arkhangelsk, official claims
The office was storing "humanitarian aid" for Russia's front-line military personnel, according to United Russia representative Vladimir Zhgilyov.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russian court sentences US citizen to 15 years for alleged espionage. Eugene Spector, 52, was already serving a three-and-a-half-year sentence for bribery when he was charged with espionage. kyivindependent.com/russian-co…
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[2024/12/24 23:39]
⚡️Kyiv to simplify procurement of drones, electronic warfare equipment. “From now on, the military will be able to plan their needs more effectively, and manufacturers will be able to focus on technological development and scaling up production.” kyivindependent.com/kyiv-to-si…
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[2024/12/24 22:47]
Kyiv to simplify procurement of drones, electronic warfare equipment
"From now on, the military will be able to plan their needs more effectively, and manufacturers will be able to focus on technological development and scaling up production," Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukraine receives first $1 billion as part of US batch of frozen Russian assets profits. This is the first tranche of the planned $20 billion that the U.S. intends to provide as part of the G7 initiative. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-re…
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[2024/12/24 19:24]
Legalizing same-sex marriages would require changes to Ukraine’s constitution, which is prohibited during martial law. Introducing civil partnerships is a much simpler task. Read the full story here: kyivindependent.com/civil-part…
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[2024/12/24 18:53]
Civil partnerships in limbo as LGBTQ+ community seeks equal rights amid war
Editor's Note: This story was sponsored by Gender Zed, a Ukrainian human rights organization that works with a broad range of issues, including sexual orientation and gender identity, gender equality issues, women’s rights, and prevention of HIV…Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
The Russo-Ukrainian War is a metaphysical battle, where conflicting visions of sovereignty, death, and identity shape the future of nations, writes philosopher nitter.oksocial.net/Slavojiek in his recent op-ed. kyivindependent.com/slavoj-ziz…
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[2024/12/24 19:17]
Slavoj Žižek: Ukraine’s fight against Russia is a metaphysical struggle for survival
To understand recent fears about the possible escalation of Russia’s war on Ukraine into a nuclear conflict, we must revisit its beginnings, where the groundwork for this crisis was laid.Slavoj Žižek (The Kyiv Independent)
We asked members of the Kyiv Independent community to share the questions they have about the war. Here’s what they asked and how we answered. kyivindependent.com/our-reader…
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[2024/12/24 18:40]
Our readers' questions about the war, answered. Vol. 7
Editor's note: We asked members of the Kyiv Independent community to share the questions they have about the war. Here's what they asked and how we answered. Join our community to ask a question in the next round.Kyiv Independent (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Deported Ukrainian teen allegedly commits suicide in Russia. Oleksandr Yakushchenko, 18, who was deported from Russian-occupied Kherson Oblast in 2022, was found dead after allegedly committing suicide on Jan. 10, 2024 near his foster home in Russia. kyivindependent.com/deported-u…
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Deported Ukrainian teen allegedly commits suicide in Russia
Ukrainian-born Oleksandr Yakushchenko, 18, who was deported from the Russian-occupied Kherson Oblast in 2022, was found dead after allegedly committing suicide on Jan. 10, 2024 near his foster home in Russia.Natalia Yermak (The Kyiv Independent)
Moldovan President Maia Sandu begins her second term in office on Dec. 24 in unprecedented circumstances. Sandu’s second term in office will be riddled with diplomatic challenges and little room for error. kyivindependent.com/narrowly-o…
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⚡️Russia strikes apartment building in Kryvyi Rih on Christmas Eve, at least 6 injured. Preliminary reports say that a Russian ballistic missile hit a four-story apartment building in the city, according to Mayor Oleksandr Vilkul. kyivindependent.com/at-least-6…
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Russia strikes apartment building in Kryvyi Rih on Christmas Eve, at least 1 killed, 15 injured
Preliminary reports say that a Russian ballistic missile hit a four-story apartment building in the city, according to Mayor Oleksandr Vilkul. "Unfortunately, we're preparing for difficult news," Vilkul said in a statement.Natalia Yermak (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russian government considers restricting calls made via messenger apps. The possible blocking of calls is being justified by authorities as a crackdown on anti-fraud calls. kyivindependent.com/russian-go…
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⚡️UPDATE: At least 1 killed, 11 injured following Russian strike on apartment building in Kryvyi Rih on Christmas Eve. “While the rest of the world celebrates Christmas, Ukrainians continue to suffer from endless Russian attacks,” said Ukrainian Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets.
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[2024/12/24 16:19]
⚡️Russia begins movement near Toretsk, uses military equipment, Kyiv says. kyivindependent.com/russia-sta…
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[2024/12/25 08:35]
Russia begins movement near Toretsk, uses military equipment, Kyiv says
Anastasia Bobovnikova, a spokesperson of the Operational Tactical Group Luhansk, said that fighting with the use of armored combat vehicles, motorcycles and buggies took place in the village of Nelipivka north of Toretsk.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
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Trenino della Casilina, se ne riparla (forse) nel 2025
La conferenza dei servizi indetta per dicembre, che avrebbe dovuto varare il progetto per la ricostruzione e il nuovo tracciato della linea tranviaria Laziali-Centocelle (il cosiddetto "trenino della Casilina"), è stata annullata in seguito al parere…Radiondarossa
The Verkhovna Rada is drafting a bill that will allow Ukrainian students enrolled in universities abroad to freely cross Ukraine’s borders. kyivindependent.com/draft-bill…
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Parliament proposes bill to allow male students free travel from Ukraine
The Verkhovna Rada is drafting a bill that will allow Ukrainian students enrolled in universities abroad to freely cross Ukraine's borders. Once entering the country from abroad, most male students currently cannot leave Ukraine again.Volodymyr Ivanyshyn (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukraine receives 86 million euros from European Investment Bank to protect energy infrastructure from drone attacks. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided Ukraine’s state grid operator, Ukrenergo, with 86 million euros ($89.5 million) to protect the country’s energy infrastructure from drone strikes, the EIB announced on Dec. 23. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-re…
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[2024/12/24 00:38]
Ukraine receives 86 million euros from European Investment Bank to protect energy infrastructure from drone attacks
Anti-drone shelters will be constructed with the funding to protect electricity transmission equipment and make Ukraine's energy grid more reliable and resilient, the EIB said in a statement.Volodymyr Ivanyshyn (The Kyiv Independent)
Europe is unlikely to ramp up weapons and ammunition production for Ukraine in the coming years, according to Andrius Kubilius, the newly appointed EU Commissioner for Defense and Space. kyivindependent.com/eu-to-prod…
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Italy’s cabinet approved a decree on Dec. 23 extending the supply of “means, materials, and equipment” to Ukraine through the end of 2025, according to a government statement. kyivindependent.com/italy-exte…
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[2024/12/24 05:20]
Italy extends military support to Ukraine through 2025
Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, Italy has delivered 10 military aid packages to Kyiv which have included advanced systems like the French-Italian SAMP/T air defense units.Olena Goncharova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️US plans to impose more sanctions on Russian energy by year-end, Ukrainian official says. The U.S. is planning to impose additional sanctions on Russian oil by the end of the year, particularly targeting Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet,” Vladyslav Vlasiuk, the Ukrainian president’s commissioner for sanctions, told public broadcaster Suspilne on Dec. 23. kyivindependent.com/us-looking…
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[2024/12/23 23:10]
US plans to impose more sanctions on Russian energy by year-end, Ukrainian official says
The U.S. is planning to impose additional sanctions on Russian oil by the end of the year, particularly targeting Russia's so-called "shadow fleet," Vladyslav Vlasiuk, the Ukrainian president’s commissioner for sanctions, told public broadcaster…Volodymyr Ivanyshyn (The Kyiv Independent)
The number of killed and injured North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian forces in Russia’s Kursk Oblast has surpassed 3,000, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a statement shared on Telegram on Dec. 23. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wa…
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[2024/12/23 20:55]
Ukraine war latest: Over 3,000 North Korean troops killed, wounded in Kursk Oblast, Zelensky says
Key developments on Dec. 23: * Over 3,000 North Korean troops killed, wounded in Kursk Oblast, Zelensky says * Satellite imagery suggests North Korea to supply more arms to Russia, WSJ reports * 'Mysterious' fire engulfs Russian Shahed …Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukraine to prohibit withdrawal of foreign issuer securities amid efforts to curb bypasses to currency restrictions. Ukraine’s National Securities and Stock Market Commission announced on Dec. 23 that it will prohibit the withdrawal of foreign issuer securities, with the ban taking effect on Jan. 1. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-to…
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[2024/12/23 22:02]
Ukraine to prohibit withdrawal of foreign issuer securities amid efforts to curb bypasses to currency restrictions
Ukraine's National Securities and Stock Market Commission announced on Dec. 23 that it will prohibit the withdrawal of foreign issuer securities, with the ban taking effect on Jan. 1.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
La reindustrializzazione della ex Gkn è più vicina. "Adesso va fatto il consorzio"
Nella notte tra il 20 e il 21 dicembre è stata approvata la legge regionale toscana sui consorzi industriali pubblici, proposta dal Collettivo di fabbrica in lotta da più di tre anni.Lorenzo Guadagnucci (Altreconomia)
⚡️North Korean troops deployed in Russia were Pyongyang’s idea, NYT reports. While some Western officials viewed the arrival of North Korean soldiers as evidence of the Kremlin’s desperation, U.S. agencies reportedly say it was North Korea’s initiative. kyivindependent.com/north-kore…
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[2024/12/23 18:24]
North Korean troops deployed to aid Russia were Pyongyang’s idea, NYT reports
While some Western officials initially viewed the arrival of North Korean soldiers in Russia as evidence of the Kremlin’s desperation, U.S.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️YouTube traffic in Russia drops 80% as authorities try to curb access. The ongoing slowdown, reportedly implemented by Russian regulators to restrict access to the service, has made the platform nearly unusable in the country. kyivindependent.com/youtube-tr…
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[2024/12/23 18:04]
⚡️’Fico’s energy policy poses a threat to Europe’ — Ukraine criticizes Slovak PM after Russia visit. It followed Robert Fico’s recent meeting with Putin to discuss gas supplies after Ukraine announced it would not extend its transit deal for Russian gas. kyivindependent.com/ficos-ener…
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[2024/12/23 19:39]
'Fico’s energy policy poses a threat to Europe' — Ukraine criticizes Slovak PM after Russia visit
The criticism followed Fico's meeting with Putin in Moscow on Dec. 22 to discuss gas supplies after Ukraine announced it would not extend its transit deal for Russian gas beyond Dec. 31.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
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In this special extended interview, The Kyiv Independent’s Natalia Yermak speaks with former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba about Ukraine’s most pressing issues. piped.video/watch?v=gCeCnbnIYI…
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[2024/12/23 16:06]
⚡️Over 3,000 North Korean troops killed, wounded in Kursk Oblast, Zelensky says. This estimation, coming from Ukraine’s intelligence, is a significant increase from other recent reports about the North Korean casualties. kyivindependent.com/over-3-000…
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[2024/12/23 16:44]
Over 3,000 North Korean troops killed, wounded in Kursk Oblast, Zelensky says
This estimation, coming from Ukraine's intelligence, is a significant increase from other recent reports about the North Korean casualties.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️First Ukrainian Legion unit trained in Poland deployed to Ukraine, ambassador says. The initiative aims to bolster Ukraine’s Armed Forces by recruiting Ukrainian men living in Poland and other EU countries. kyivindependent.com/first-ukra…
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[2024/12/23 16:42]
⚡️Satellite imagery suggests North Korea to supply more arms to Russia, WSJ reports. North Korea appears to be preparing to supply more arms to Russia on top of some 20,000 containers it had already sent. kyivindependent.com/satellite-…
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[2024/12/23 14:58]
Satellite imagery suggests North Korea to supply more arms to Russia, WSJ reports
North Korea appears to be preparing to supply more arms to Russia on top of some 20,000 containers it had already sent, the Wall Street Journal reported on Dec. 23 based on its analysis of satellite images.Boldizsar Gyori (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Russian cyberattack: Breach occurred at ‘top-level account,’ MP says. Hackers could have used phishing or bribed employees to break into Justice Ministry registers during a Russian cyberattack last week, a senior lawmaker told RFE/RL on Dec. 23. kyivindependent.com/recent-rus…
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[2024/12/23 11:32]
Russian cyberattack: Breach occurred at 'top-level account,' MP says
Hackers could have used phishing or bribed employees to break into Justice Ministry registries during a Russian cyberattack last week, Oleksandr Fedienko, head of the parliamentary subcommittee on cybersecurity, told Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (…Boldizsar Gyori (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️47% of Ukrainians back NATO accession even while territories stay occupied, survey shows. Nearly half of Ukrainians support Ukraine joining NATO even if some territories remain under Russian occupation at the time of accession, according to a new poll. kyivindependent.com/47-of-ukra…
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[2024/12/23 15:33]
⚡️ Germany provides Ukraine with 15 Leopard 1 tanks, 2 IRIS-T systems, 2 Patriot launchers. kyivindependent.com/germany-pr…
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[2024/12/23 14:08]
Germany provides Ukraine with 15 Leopard 1 tanks, 2 IRIS-T systems, 2 Patriot launchers
Berlin supplied Ukraine with 15 Leopard 1A5 tanks, one short-range and one medium-range IRIS-T air defense system with missiles, two Patriot air defense launchers, and other aid in the latest delivery, the German government said on Dec. 23.Boldizsar Gyori (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ ‘We don’t have to grovel before a mass murderer’ — Czechia blasts Fico over Moscow trip. kyivindependent.com/czechia-bl…
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[2024/12/23 12:00]
'We don't have to grovel before a mass murderer' — Czechia blasts Fico over Moscow trip
The Czech government’s decision to wean itself off from Russian energy ensured that "we don't have to grovel before a mass murderer," Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky said on Dec.Boldizsar Gyori (The Kyiv Independent)
Moldova enacted a state of emergency, as the country gears up for an energy crisis at the start of 2025 following the end of Ukraine’s obligations to transport Russian gas through its territory. kyivindependent.com/moldova-pr…
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[2024/12/23 14:17]
Moldova prepares for harsh winter, as Russian-occupied part of country runs out of gas
Moldova enacted a state of emergency, as the country gears up for an energy crisis at the start of 2025 following the end of Ukraine's obligations to transport Russian gas through its territory.Paula Erizanu (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ More than two-thirds of Ukrainians favor the idea of restoring nuclear arms arsenal, poll shows. About 73% of Ukrainians supported the idea of Ukraine restoring its nuclear weapons, according to a poll published by the KIIS. kyivindependent.com/73-percent…
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More than two-thirds of Ukrainians favor idea of restoring nuclear arms arsenal, poll shows
Around half of the respondents said they would support the development of nuclear weapons even at the price of losing Western aid and coming under sanctions.Boldizsar Gyori (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Zelensky accuses Slovakia’s Fico of helping Putin fund war against Ukraine. “Why is this leader so dependent on Moscow? What is being paid to him, and what does he pay with?” President Volodymyr Zelensky asked. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-c…
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'What is being paid to him, and what does he pay with?' — Zelensky blasts Fico after Moscow visit
Zelensky called Fico's pro-Russian energy policy "a big security issue" for Slovakia and Europe, asking: "Why is this leader so dependent on Moscow? What is being paid to him, and what does he pay with?"Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, Anna Belokur breaks down a series of explosive developments, starting with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s threat to target Kyiv in what he called a “high-tech duel” with the Western air defense systems. piped.video/watch?v=n5pVeZXf5K…
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⚡️ Cargo vessel sent to transport Russian military equipment from Syria breaks down in open sea, Ukraine’s intel claims. kyivindependent.com/cargo-vess…
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Cargo vessel transporting Russian military equipment from Syria breaks down in open sea, Ukraine's intel claims
Concurrently, marine traffic monitors show a Vladivostok-bound cargo ship, Ursa Major, previously registered as Sparta III and visually matching the picture published by HUR, moving at a very low speed of little over 1 knot in the open sea between Sp…Boldizsar Gyori (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Cargo vessel transporting Russian military equipment from Syria breaks down in open sea, Ukraine’s intel claims. kyivindependent.com/cargo-vess…
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Cargo vessel transporting Russian military equipment from Syria breaks down in open sea, Ukraine's intel claims
Concurrently, marine traffic monitors show a Vladivostok-bound cargo ship, Ursa Major, previously registered as Sparta III and visually matching the picture published by HUR, moving at a very low speed of little over 1 knot in the open sea between Sp…Boldizsar Gyori (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ NATO chief defends Scholz, calls Zelensky’s criticism ‘unfair.’ NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told President Volodymyr Zelensky that his sometimes “harsh criticism” of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is unfair, Rutte told DPA. kyivindependent.com/nato-chief…
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[2024/12/23 09:50]
NATO chief defends Scholz, calls Zelensky's criticism 'unfair'
In the interview, Rutte said that Scholz's contributions to Ukraine are commendable. The chancellor ensured that Germany ranks second after the U.S. in military support for Ukraine, something Kyiv could express its gratitude for, Rutte noted.Boldizsar Gyori (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Russian attacks against Ukraine killed at least three civilians and injured at least three others over the past day, regional authorities reported on Dec. 23. kyivindependent.com/russian-at…
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Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 3, injure 3 over past day
The Russian military attacked Ukraine with 72 Shahed-type drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles overnight on Dec. 23, Ukraine's Air Force reported on Telegram.Boldizsar Gyori (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Russia has begun providing electricity aid to Georgia’s Russian-held Abkhazia region amid a major energy crisis, local authorities told the Russian TASS state news agency on Dec. 23. kyivindependent.com/russia-beg…
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Moscow begins providing energy aid to Georgia's Russian-occupied Abkhazia region
The press service of the Abkhaz energy company Chernomorenergo reported that a schedule from Nov. 1, under which electricity will be unavailable for four hours per day, is in effect.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Australian citizen fighting for Ukraine allegedly captured by Russia. The Australian government is investigating reports that Russian forces captured an Australian citizen fighting for Ukraine, the Sydney Morning Herald reported on Dec. 23. kyivindependent.com/australian…
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Australian citizen fighting for Ukraine allegedly captured by Russia
The man, who identifies himself as 32-year-old Australian citizen Oscar Jenkins, is seen in military fatigues, apparently tied up, and violently interrogated in a video shared on Russian Telegram channels.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Russia’s threat to Europe ‘much wider than we imagine,’ Italian PM warns. Russia’s threat to Europe extends beyond defense to illegal immigration and cybersecurity, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Dec. 22. kyivindependent.com/russias-th…
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[2024/12/23 07:33]
Russia's threat to Europe 'much wider than we imagine,' Italian PM warns
"It's about our democracy, it's about influencing our public opinion, it's about what happens in Africa, it's about raw materials, it's about the instrumentalization of migration.Boldizsar Gyori (The Kyiv Independent)
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Dec. 23, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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⚡️ ‘Mysterious’ fire engulfs Russian Shahed warehouse, Ukrainian intelligence claims. A fire broke out at a Shahed drone warehouse at the Alabuga Special Economic Zone in Russia’s Tatarstan, destroying drone parts worth $16 million, HUR said on Dec. 23. kyivindependent.com/fire-engul…
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[2024/12/23 06:51]
'Mysterious' fire engulfs Russian Shahed warehouse, Ukrainian intelligence claims
A large-scale fire broke out at a Shahed drone warehouse at the Alabuga Special Economic Zone in Russia's Tatarstan, destroying drone parts worth $16 million, Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) said on Dec. 23.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️North Korea preparing to ship more troops, drones to Russia, Seoul says. North Korea is preparing to deploy additional troops and weapons, including kamikaze drones, to aid Russia in its full-scale war against Ukraine, South Korea’s military said. kyivindependent.com/north-kore…
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[2024/12/23 05:50]
North Korea preparing to ship more troops, drones to Russia, Seoul says
North Korea is preparing to deploy additional troops and weapons, including kamikaze drones, to aid Russia in its full-scale war against Ukraine, the South Korean military said on Dec. 23.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️BMW dismisses employees involved in scheme to illegally deliver cars to Russia. The German automaker discovered irregularities that allowed cars to be transferred to Russia from its branch in Hanover, in violation of EU sanctions. kyivindependent.com/bmw-dismis…
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[2024/12/23 04:39]
BMW dismisses employees involved in scheme to illegally deliver cars to Russia
BMW discovered irregularities that allowed cars to be transferred to Russia from its branch in Hanover, the German automaker said on Dec. 22.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Trump names 5 picks for Pentagon jobs. Trump’s picks include Elbridge Colby, who opposes Ukraine’s NATO membership but supports tougher sanctions on Moscow, and Michael Duffey, who froze military aid to Kyiv in 2019. kyivindependent.com/trump-name…
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[2024/12/23 03:21]
Trump names 5 picks for Pentagon jobs
Trump's picks include Elbridge Colby, who opposes Ukraine's NATO membership but supports tougher sanctions on Moscow, and Michael Duffey, who froze military aid to Kyiv in 2019.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Putin threatens ‘more destruction’ for Ukraine after Kazan drone strike. “Whoever, and however much they try to destroy, they will face many times more destruction themselves and will regret what they are trying to do in our country.” kyivindependent.com/putin-thre…
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Putin threatens 'more destruction' for Ukraine after Kazan drone strike
"Whoever, and however much they try to destroy, they will face many times more destruction themselves and will regret what they are trying to do in our country," Putin said on Dec. 22.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Putin, Slovak PM Fico discuss gas transit, standardizing ‘mutual relations.’ Fico and Putin discussed gas transit, the war in Ukraine, and standardizing “mutual relations” between their countries, Fico said. kyivindependent.com/putin-slov…
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[2024/12/23 00:19]
Putin, Slovak PM discuss gas transit, standardizing 'mutual relations,' Fico says after Kremlin meeting
"In a long conversation ... Putin and I exchanged views on the military situation in Ukraine, the possibilities of an early peaceful end to the war, and on mutual relations between the Slovak Republic and the Russian Federation, which I intend to sta…Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
Trump has made no public comments about the Ukrainian F-16 fleet, but his expected intent to reduce support for Kyiv and get his country “out” of the war poses a question: what will become of Ukraine’s U.S.-made jets if Washington withdraws? kyivindependent.com/can-ukrain…
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Can Ukraine sustain its F-16 fleet if Trump halts US aid?
As the outgoing administration of U.S. President Joe Biden rushes to provide last-minute aid to Ukraine before Donald Trump takes office in January, the State Department has recently announced a $266 million maintenance sales package for Ukraine'…Khrystyna Zhevlakova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Trump claims Putin wants to meet with him ‘as soon as possible’. “President Putin said that he wants to meet with me as soon as possible. So we have to wait for this. But we need to end that horrible, horrible war.” kyivindependent.com/trump-clai…
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Trump claims Putin wants to meet with him 'as soon as possible'
"President Putin said that he wants to meet with me as soon as possible. So we have to wait for this. But we need to end that horrible, horrible war."Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Slovak PM Robert Fico meets with Putin in Moscow. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico met with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on December 22, according to the state-owned TASS news agency. This marked his first visit to Moscow since returning to power in 2023. kyivindependent.com/slovak-pm-…
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⚡️More than 1,000 applications submitted to join Ukrainian Legion in Poland, ambassador says. Over a thousand applications have been submitted to the Ukrainian Legion in Poland, Ukrainian Ambassador to Poland Vasyl Bodnar told Suspilne on Dec. 22. kyivindependent.com/suspilne-m…
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More than 1,000 applications submitted to join Ukrainian Legion in Poland, ambassador says
Over a thousand applications have been submitted to the Ukrainian Legion in Poland, Ukrainian Ambassador to Poland Vasyl Bodnar said in an interview with Suspilne on Dec. 22.Sonya Bandouil (The Kyiv Independent)
For the first time, Ukraine attacks Russian positions using solely ground, FPV drones; Over 12,000 civilians killed in Ukraine during Russia’s full-scale war, UN says; and more. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wa…
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Ukraine war latest: For the first time, Ukraine attacks Russian positions using solely ground, FPV drones
Key developments on Dec. 21-22: * For the first time, Ukraine attacks Russian positions using solely ground, FPV drones * Over 12,000 civilians killed in Ukraine during Russia's full-scale war, UN says * Two Russian airports suspend flights …The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️New IMF forecast predicts war in Ukraine ending in late 2025 or 2026. The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) updated projections for Ukraine outline two scenarios regarding Russia’s ongoing war. The baseline scenario assumes the war will end by late 2025, while the downside scenario predicts it will continue until mid-2026, significantly affecting economic stability. kyivindependent.com/new-imf-fo…
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⚡️Air Force reports downing 52 Russian drones overnight. The Air Force added that it lost track of 44 decoy drones that Russia launched alongside the real attack drones. kyivindependent.com/air-force-…
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[2024/12/22 10:46]
#ClevelandArt #NavajoArt #CulturalHeritage
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Tablita (Dance Headdress) | Cleveland Museum of Art
This flat headdress was worn by a female maize dancer. The stepped forms at the top are stylized clouds, while the paired feathers may symbolize prayers.clevelandart.org
artist: Carl Newman, born Philadelphia, PA 1858-died Abington, PA 1932
source: Smithsonian American Art Museum
#Art #Design #Museum #Gallery #MastodonArt #MastoArt #Culture #Random
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⚡️Full restoration of state registries expected within weeks, Justice Ministry says after major cyberattack. Speaking to the Kyiv Independent, the ministry said the precise date of the full restoration of the registries would be clear in the coming days. kyivindependent.com/full-resto…
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[2024/12/22 14:57]
Full restoration of state registries expected within weeks, Justice Ministry says after major cyberattack
In comments to the Kyiv Independent, the first deputy justice minister said that the precise date of the full restoration of the registries would be more clear in the coming days.The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
A Torpignattara vandalismo fascista contro targa partigiana e Casa del Popolo
Comunicato del circolo di Rifondazione Comunista Tina Costa di Torpignattara: Stanotte ignoti teppisti fascisti hanno divelto e danneggiato la targa che ricordRifondazione Comunista
⚡️At least one killed, 10 wounded by Russian attacks over past day, local authorities say. The reports of casualties come as Ukraine’s Air Force reported shooting down 52 attack drones that Russia launched against the country overnight. kyivindependent.com/at-least-o…
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[2024/12/22 13:59]
At least one killed, 10 wounded by Russian attacks over past day, local authorities say
The reports of casualties come as Ukraine's Air Force reported shooting down 52 attack drones, including the Shahed type, that Russia launched against the country overnight.The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
The Russian embassy in London criticized the U.K.’s plan to transfer more than two billion pounds ($2.5 billion) to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets, calling it a “fraudulent scheme.” kyivindependent.com/russian-em…
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[2024/12/21 21:58]
Russian embassy condemns UK plan to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine aid
The Russian embassy in London criticized the U.K.'s plan to transfer more than two billion pounds ($2.5 billion) to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets, calling it a "fraudulent scheme."Olena Goncharova (The Kyiv Independent)
A Ukrainian woman is in serious condition after a car plowed into a crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on the evening of Dec. 20. The incident has claimed five lives and left over 200 people injured, many of them critically. kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-…
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[2024/12/21 22:16]
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Dec. 22, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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⚡️Zelensky meets with CIA director in Kyiv. President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Dec. 21 that he met with CIA Director William Burns in Ukraine, marking a rare public acknowledgment of their discussions during Russia’s full-scale invasion. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-m…
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⚡️Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk defeated U.K.-born Tyson Fury by unanimous decision in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Dec. 22 to retain his unified heavyweight championship title. kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-…
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[2024/12/22 00:26]
⚡️Russian attack on cancer treatment center in Kherson ‘heinous act of cruelty against civilians,’ Zelensky says. Russia’s attack on an oncology center in the city of Kherson overnight on Dec. 21 “was nothing less than a heinous act of cruelty against civilians,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his evening address. kyivindependent.com/russian-at…
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[2024/12/21 22:57]
Russian attack on cancer treatment center in Kherson 'heinous act of cruelty against civilians,' Zelensky says
The oncology center, which has operated in a limited capacity since the start of the full-scale invasion, housed the only linear accelerator offering radiotherapy treatment in the city.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Orban says Hungary proposing ‘trick’ to keep Russian gas shipments via Ukraine. Ukraine has said it will not extend the transit agreement for Russian gas through its territory, set to expire on Dec. 31. kyivindependent.com/orban-says…
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[2024/12/21 12:37]
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Intesa San Paolo ripulisce l’app e nel farlo mette in luce un problema più serio
Intesa San Paolo ripulisce l’app e nel farlo mette in luce un problema più serio
Intesa San Paolo ha ripulito la sua applicazione. Spariscono i file contestati, ma nelle operazioni di pulizia si è imbattuta anche in un file che non doveva proprio esserci e che si configura come un data breach: i dati di un cliente.Roberto Pezzali (DDay.it)
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