Here is the round-up of key events that happened in Belarus in 2024. In this edition: Lukashenko further solidifies military allegiance to Russia; Russian combat-drone incursions became an everyday reality in Belarus; and more. kyivindependent.com/belarus-we…
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⚡️45% of Ukrainians think Trump’s election will bring peace closer, survey finds. Among those asked by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology, 15% think peace will be significantly closer under Trump, while 30% feel it is only somewhat closer. kyivindependent.com/45-of-ukra…
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⚡️Russia ramps up production of Shahed drones, decoys at Tatarstan plant, CNN reports. The facility has also begun serial production of “Gerbera” decoy drones, which mimic the radar signature of real Shaheds but are made from plywood and foam plastic. kyivindependent.com/russia-ram…
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⚡️Ukraine working to extend basic training to 2 months, Syrskyi says. The commander-in-chief noted that recent graduates had completed a revised 1.5-month training course, an improvement from the previous 30-day standard. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-to…
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⚡️ Loud bang heard before Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed, passengers tell Reuters. The head of Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) on Dec. 27 said the aircraft had been hit by “a Russian Pantsir S1 air defense system on Russian terrain.” kyivindependent.com/loud-bang-…
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These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Dec. 28, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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Massive Volkswagen Data Leak Exposes 800,000 EV Users
A massive data leak involving over 800,000 Volkswagen EVs has left sensitive user information unprotected on the internet.Amar Ćemanović (CyberInsider)
⚡️ 3 senior Russian officers killed in HIMARS, drone attack, Ukraine’s military intelligence says. Video released by HUR shows a large explosion followed by what appears to be the detonation of a cluster munition. kyivindependent.com/3-senior-r…
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⚡️Ukraine considers 60,000 citizens as missing persons, official says. The number includes cases stemming from war, occupation, and other disasters, Dmytro Bohatyuk, head of the Interior Ministry’s Department for Missing Persons, said on Dec. 27. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-co…
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Ukraine considers 60,000 citizens as missing persons, official says
As of late 2024, 60,000 individuals in Ukraine are considered missing under special circumstances, Ukrinform reported on Dec. 26, citing Dmytro Bohatyuk, head of the Interior Ministry’s Department for Missing Persons.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russia’s new Oreshnik missile relies on Western manufacturing technology, FT reports. Developers of the new Russian missile posted job listings in 2024 that specified expertise in operating German and Japanese metalworking systems, according to FT. kyivindependent.com/russias-ne…
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Russia's new Oreshnik missile relies on Western manufacturing technology, FT reports
According to the Financial Times, developers of the Oreshnik posted job listings in 2024 that specified expertise in operating German and Japanese metalworking systems.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Storm damages Russian anti-drone barriers near Crimean Bridge, satellite images reveal. The images, taken on Nov. 8, Dec. 16, and Dec. 24, reveal that Russia has yet to fully repair the barriers, which are constructed from old barges. kyivindependent.com/storm-dama…
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⚡️Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 6, injure 6 over past day. Russian forces launched multiple attacks across Ukraine, killing six civilians and injuring six in Donetsk, Kharkiv, and Sumy Oblasts, regional authorities reported on Dec. 27. kyivindependent.com/russian-at…
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Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 6, injure 6 over past day
Overnight, Russia launched 24 drones from inside Russia, as well as two Iskander-M ballistic missiles from Voronezh and Kursk oblasts, Ukraine’s Air Force reported.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
Moldova’s parliament, dominated by pro-Western lawmakers, approved a 10-year defense strategy on Dec. 26 aimed at boosting defense spending as part of its efforts to join the European Union. kyivindependent.com/moldova-ap…
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Moldova approves 10-year defense strategy amid tensions with Russia
The country's defense strategy seeks to increase spending to 1% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030.Olena Goncharova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Seoul confirms Ukrainian capture of wounded North Korean soldier in Kursk Oblast. The confirmation on Dec. 27 from South Korea’s National Intelligence Service followed a report on Dec. 26, that did not specify the date of the capture itself. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-re…
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Seoul confirms Ukrainian capture of wounded North Korean soldier in Kursk Oblast
The confirmation followed a report from Ukraine's military-focused news outlet Militarnyi on Dec. 26, which first revealed the capture without specifying the date of the incident.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russia detains 4 suspects allegedly planning to assassinate top defense officials. According to the Federal Security Service (FSB), four Russians were involved in an alleged Ukrainian plot to assassinate senior military officers. kyivindependent.com/fsb-detain…
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These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Dec. 27, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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⚡️Russia declares state of emergency due to oil spill in Kerch Strait. Some 3,700 tons of low-grade fuel oil have spilled into the Black Sea since two Russian oil tankers were severely damaged in a storm on Dec. 15. kyivindependent.com/russia-dec…
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⚡️Iranian President Pezeshkian plans to visit Moscow in January. Masoud Pezeshkian is expected to sign an agreement on cooperation between Tehran and Moscow with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Jan. 17. kyivindependent.com/iranian-pr…
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Ukraine hits ballistic missile propellant plant in Rostov Oblast; North Korean troops endure heavy losses; and more. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wa…
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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine hits ballistic missile propellant plant in Rostov Oblast; North Korean troops endure heavy losses
Key developments on Dec. 26: * Ukraine hits ballistic missile propellant plant in Rostov Oblast, Stratcom reports * North Korean troops in Kursk Oblast endure heavy losses, logistical struggles, Ukrainian military intelligence says * 18 Russian s…The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russia ‘not opposed’ to having Slovakia host peace talks, Putin says. During a news conference on Dec. 26, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he was open to having Slovakia host potential Russia-Ukraine peace talks. kyivindependent.com/slovakia-c…
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Russia 'not opposed' to having Slovakia host peace talks, Putin says
Responding to questions from journalists, Putin said that Slovakian officials "would be happy to provide their own country as a platform for negotiations. We are not opposed, if it comes to that. Why not? Since Slovakia takes such a neutral position.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Trump administration should make first move to ‘restore dialogue,’ Lavrov says. Russia is willing to improve relations with the incoming administration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, if the United States makes the “first move” in restarting dialogue, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Dec. 26. kyivindependent.com/trump-admi…
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Trump administration should make first move to 'restore dialogue,' Lavrov says
Russia is willing to improve relations with the incoming administration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, if the United States makes the "first move" in restarting dialogue, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Dec. 26.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukrainian platoon commander charged with abuse of authority, accused of beating, humiliating subordinates. Ukrainian law enforcement agents have charged a platoon commander of Ukraine’s 211th Pontoon Bridge Brigade with abuse of authority, accusing the individual of beating and humiliating subordinates, the Prosecutor General’s Office reported on Dec. 26. kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-…
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Ukrainian platoon commander charged with abuse of authority, accused of beating, humiliating subordinates
Ukrainian law enforcement agents have charged a platoon commander of Ukraine's 211th Pontoon Bridge Brigade with abuse of authority, accusing the individual of beating and humiliating subordinates, the Prosecutor General's Office reported o…Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
Marianne Williamson launches bid for DNC chair (Alexandra Marquez/NBC News)
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Marianne Williamson launches bid for DNC chair
Marianne Williamson, an author and former Democratic presidential candidate, announced Thursday that she is launching a campaign to become the next chair of the Democratic National Committee.Alexandra Marquez (NBC News)
⚡️ North Korean troops in Kursk Oblast endure heavy losses, logistical struggles, HUR says. North Korean troops deployed in Russia’s Kursk Oblast continue to suffer significant losses, Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) reported on Dec. 26. kyivindependent.com/north-kore…
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North Korean troops in Kursk Oblast endure heavy losses, logistical struggles, Ukrainian military intelligence says
North Korean troops deployed in Russia’s Kursk Oblast continue to suffer significant losses, Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) reported on Dec. 26.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Azerbaijani government sources claim Russian missile caused plane crash over Kazakhstan, Euronews reports. A Russian surface-to-air missile caused the crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines flight over Kazakhstan, Azerbaijani government sources told Euronews. kyivindependent.com/azerbaijan…
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Azerbaijani government sources claim Russian missile caused plane crash over Kazakhstan, Euronews reports
A Russian surface-to-air missile caused the crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines flight near Aktau, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijani government sources reportedly confirmed to Euronews on Dec. 26.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
Giubileo, Papa Francesco ha aperto la Porta Santa nel carcere di Rebibbia
Il Pontefice ha attraversato a piedi la Porta Santa, a differenza di quanto avvenuto nella Basilica di San Pietro, dove era in sedia a rotelle. L'articolo Giubileo, Papa Francesco ha aperto la Porta Santa nel carcere di Rebibbia proviene da Globalist.it.
⚡️ Russia’s inflation hits year-high, driven by war spending, food price hikes, Rosstat says. Inflation in Russia has reached its highest levels in nearly a year, driven by war spending and rising food prices, The Moscow Times reported. kyivindependent.com/russias-in…
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Russia's inflation hits year-high, driven by war spending, food price hikes, Rosstat says
Inflation in Russia has reached its highest levels in nearly a year, driven by war spending and rising food prices, The Moscow Times reported on Dec. 25, citing Russia's Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat).Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Russian luxury market thrives despite sanctions through shadow networks, FT reports. Russian shoppers continue to access luxury Western brands despite sanctions imposed after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, The Financial Times reported. kyivindependent.com/russian-lu…
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Russian luxury market thrives despite sanctions through shadow networks, FT reports
Russian shoppers continue to access luxury Western brands despite sanctions imposed after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, The Financial Times reported on Dec. 26.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Russian companies increasingly using Bitcoin amid sanctions, Reuters reports. Russian companies are increasingly using Bitcoin and other digital currencies for international payments in response to Western sanctions, Reuters reported on Dec. 25. kyivindependent.com/russia-tur…
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⚡️Ukrainian poet and prose writer Oleksii Bezpaltsev killed in action. Oleksii Bezpaltsev, a 34-year-old poet and prose writer from Kharkiv, was killed in action while performing a combat mission in Kharkiv Oblast, PEN Ukraine reported on Dec. 25. kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-…
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[2024/12/26 02:56]
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Dec. 26, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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[2024/12/26 06:41]
The Azerbaijani Airlines plane that crashed on Dec. 25 en route to Russia may have been shot down by a Russian surface-to-air missile; Russia launched a mass aerial attack against Ukraine on Dec. 25; and more. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wa…
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[2024/12/25 21:09]
Ukraine war latest: Russian air defense may have downed Azerbaijani plane, media say
Key developments on Dec. 25: * Russian air defense missile may have downed Azerbaijani plane, media say * Russia terrorizes Ukraine with mass missile, drone attack against energy grid on Christmas morning * Ukrainian drones destroy Russian ammuni…The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Zelensky wishes Ukrainians peace and unity in third wartime Christmas address. President Volodymyr Zelensky, in his Christmas Eve address on Dec. 24, called for prayers for soldiers, prisoners, and those in occupied territories. “All we need is to live peacefully on our land, to see the sun, our sky, and in it – the Christmas star, not Iranian drones and Russian missiles.” kyivindependent.com/zelensky-w…
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[2024/12/26 01:38]
Zelensky wishes Ukrainians peace and unity in third wartime Christmas address
President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his Christmas Eve address on Dec. 24 that Ukrainians continue to hold on to their faith, unity, and traditions during the third Christmas in wartime.Sonya Bandouil (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Kellogg condemns Russia’s mass attack against Ukraine on Christmas Day. President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Ukraine peace envoy, Keith Kellogg, denounced Russia’s mass attack on early Christmas morning, emphasizing that “Christmas should be a time of peace.” kyivindependent.com/kellogg-co…
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Kellogg condemns Russia's mass attack against Ukraine on Christmas Day
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Ukraine peace envoy, Keith Kellogg, denounced Russia's mass attack on early Christmas morning, emphasizing that "Christmas should be a time of peace."The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russian air defense missile may have downed Azerbaijani plane, media say. The Azerbaijani Airlines plane that crashed on Dec. 25 en route to Russia may have been shot down by a Russian surface-to-air missile, according to reports from independent Russian media outlets. Thirty eight people have perished in the crash, according to the latest information. The potential use of air defense systems aligns with several media reports according to which Chechnya was attacked by drones on the morning of Dec. 25.
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⚡️Japan to transfer $3 billion from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, Zelensky says. Japan is poised to allocate an additional $3 billion dollars from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Dec. 25. In a phone call with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Zelensky expressed his gratitude for Japan’s previous aid to Ukraine, which has totaled $12 billion and “makes it possible to save thousands of lives.”
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⚡️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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📰 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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⚡️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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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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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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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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⚡️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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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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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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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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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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⚡️Russia begins movement near Toretsk, uses military equipment, Kyiv says. kyivindependent.com/russia-sta…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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⚡️’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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⚡️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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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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⚡️ Germany provides Ukraine with 15 Leopard 1 tanks, 2 IRIS-T systems, 2 Patriot launchers. kyivindependent.com/germany-pr…
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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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'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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[2024/12/23 13:32]
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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[2024/12/23 13:04]
'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)
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