⚡️ Ukraine prioritizing security guarantees over immediate NATO membership, senior diplomat says. Ukraine’s accession to NATO remains on the agenda but diplomatic efforts currently focus on obtaining strong security guarantees, Andrii Melnyk, Ukraine’s newly-appointed envoy to the U.N., told Berliner Morgenpost on Dec. 27. Read also: kyivindependent.com/ukraine-pr…
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[2024/12/29 10:03]
Ukraine prioritizing security guarantees over immediate NATO membership, senior diplomat says
Ukraine’s accession to NATO remains on the agenda but is not a top priority for diplomatic efforts, Andrii Melnyk, Ukraine’s new permanent representative to the U.N., told Berliner Morgenpost on Dec. 27.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Russian forces launched multiple attacks across Ukraine, killing two civilians and injuring 14, regional authorities reported on Dec. 29. kyivindependent.com/russian-at…
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[2024/12/29 09:07]
Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 2, injure 14 over past day
Overnight, Russia launched 10 drones from Crimea and six S-300/S-400 missiles from Russia's Belgorod Oblast, targeting the Kursk and Sumy oblasts, Ukraine’s Air Force reported.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Anti-Western Kavelashvili sworn in as Georgia’s president, pro-EU Zourabichvili disputes legitimacy. kyivindependent.com/anti-weste…
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[2024/12/29 08:32]
Anti-Western Kavelashvili sworn in as Georgia's president, pro-EU Zourabichvili disputes legitimacy
Georgian anti-Western politician Mikheil Kavelashvili, an ally of the ruling Georgian Dream party, was inaugurated as the country's sixth president on Dec. 29 in a move seen as illegitimate by the opposition.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Russia could inflict ‘substantial’ casualties by unconventional attack against NATO, allied official says. kyivindependent.com/russia-hyb…
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[2024/12/29 09:44]
Russia could inflict 'substantial' casualties by unconventional attack against NATO, allied official says
"What really worries me is that one of these attacks, as I say, will break through in a big way," Deputy Assistant Secretary General James Appathurai told Sky News.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Dec. 29, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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[2024/12/29 08:40]
⚡️ German peacekeeping role in Ukraine hinges on Russia’s consent, Merz says. Germany may consider joining a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine only with Russia’s consent, CDU/CSU’s chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz said, according to Die Zeit. kyivindependent.com/german-pea…
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[2024/12/29 07:59]
German peacekeeping role in Ukraine hinges on Russia's consent, Merz says
"If a peace agreement is reached and Ukraine needs security guarantees, we can only discuss this if there is a clear mandate under international law. I don’t see it at the moment.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Azerbaijan will change the rules for the temporary stay of Russian citizens on its territory in the coming days after Russia announced stricter rules for the stay of foreigners, the Azerbaijan State News Agency reported on Dec. 28. kyivindependent.com/azerbaijan…
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[2024/12/29 07:35]
Azerbaijan to change rules for temporary stay of Russian citizens
Azerbaijan will change the rules for the temporary stay of Russian citizens on its territory in the coming days after Russia announces stricter rules for the stay of foreigners, the Azerbaijan State News Agency reported on Dec. 28.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
The U.S. government has officially classified Marc Fogel, an American schoolteacher jailed in Russia on drug charges, as wrongfully detained, the State Department announced on Dec. 27. kyivindependent.com/us-teacher…
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[2024/12/29 05:59]
A number of major Russian news outlets had their Telegram channels blocked across several European Union countries on Dec. 28. Users attempting to access these channels now see a notice saying that the content is no longer available. kyivindependent.com/telegram-b…
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[2024/12/29 05:26]
Authorities estimate the tankers were carrying 9,200 tons of fuel oil, of which approximately 40% potentially leaked into the Black Sea. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov described the situation as “truly critical.” kyivindependent.com/oil-spill-…
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[2024/12/29 00:19]
Oil spill in Black Sea sparks environmental emergency near Crimea
Authorities estimate the tankers were carrying 9,200 tons of fuel oil, of which approximately 40% potentially leaked into the sea. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov described the situation as "truly critical."Olena Goncharova (The Kyiv Independent)
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has raised concerns about Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” following recent damage to undersea cables across Europe. kyivindependent.com/german-fm-…
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[2024/12/29 01:49]
German FM warns of Russian 'shadow fleet' amid undersea cable incidents, calls for sanctions
"Almost every month, ships are currently damaging important undersea cables in the Baltic Sea," German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock told Funke media group on Dec. 28. "This is an urgent wake-up call for all of us."Olena Goncharova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukrainian drones made up over 96% of UAVs military used in 2024, defense minister says. The domestic drone industry “reached unprecedented production volumes” in 2024, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said on Dec. 28. kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-…
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[2024/12/28 21:50]
Ukrainian drones made up over 96% of UAVs military used in 2024, defense minister says
The domestic drone industry "reached unprecedented production volumes" in 2024, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said on Dec. 28.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Putin names Ukraine main source of ‘extremism’ in new decree. Russia’s updated anti-extremism strategy names Ukraine among the “main sources of extremism” and enshrines the concept of “Russophobia” for the first time. kyivindependent.com/putin-name…
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[2024/12/28 20:22]
Putin names Ukraine main source of 'extremism' in new decree
Russia's updated anti-extremism strategy names Ukraine among the "main sources of extremism" and enshrines the concept of "Russophobia" for the first time.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Pro-Russian hackers launch cyberattack against Italy’s Foreign Ministry, Milan airports. The websites had to shut down temporarily, Italy’s cybersecurity agency said, but no flights were disrupted. Pro-Russian hackers claimed responsibility. kyivindependent.com/pro-russia…
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[2024/12/28 21:13]
Pro-Russian hackers launch cyberattack against Italy's Foreign Ministry, Milan airports
The websites had to shut down temporarily, Italy's cybersecurity agency said, but no flights were disrupted. A pro-Russian hacker group claimed responsibility for the attacks.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukraine receives 1st shipment of US LNG. “Despite Russia’s attempts to destroy our energy system during the war, we have won another victory on the energy front,” Andriy Yermak, head of the Presidential Office, said on Dec. 28. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-re…
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[2024/12/28 19:25]
Ukraine receives 1st shipment of US LNG
"Despite Russia's attempts to destroy our energy system during the war, we have won another victory on the energy front," Andriy Yermak, head of the Presidential Office, said on Dec. 28.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russian shelling in Kherson Oblast injures 8, including 2 teens. The wounded victims, including a 16-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl, have been hospitalized, according to Governor Oleksandr Prokudin. kyivindependent.com/russian-sh…
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[2024/12/28 18:35]
Three years into Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukrainian pro-Russian lawmaker Yuriy Boyko has sparked speculation that he is doing groundwork for the post-war presidential and parliamentary run. kyivindependent.com/russian-fr…
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[2024/12/28 18:21]
Russian-friendly politician reinvents himself in Ukraine as election speculation looms
A video published on TikTok by Yuriy Boyko, a pro-Russian lawmaker and former head of the banned Opposition Platform — For Life, was met with public outrage in Ukraine. In his Dec.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Zelensky teases multiple ‘important personnel decisions’ coming soon. “We are preparing several important personnel decisions,” Zelensky said via his official Telegram channel the evening of Dec. 28. “The decrees will be announced soon.” kyivindependent.com/zelensky-t…
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[2024/12/28 17:59]
Zelensky teases multiple 'important personnel decisions' coming soon
"We are preparing several important personnel decisions," President Volodymyr Zelensky said via his official Telegram channel the evening of Dec. 28. "The decrees will be announced soon."Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
Due to climate change, winters in Ukraine can feel like a very extended November. In Ukraine’s Carpathian Mountains, the land of Hutsuls, where unique Christmas customs require cold weather, mud and rain are testing traditions like never before. kyivindependent.com/how-climat…
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[2024/12/28 18:04]
How climate change threatens Christmas traditions in Ukrainian Hutsul region
IVANO-FRANKIVSK OBLAST — Father Vasyl Diychuk, 41, shows the spot near the river where his village used to build an ice town on Epiphany, celebrated in January.Vitalii Poberezhnyi (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russia officially halts gas supplies to Moldova’s Transnistria. Russia’s energy giant Gazprom claimed the decision was related to Moldova’s outstanding debt, not problems with transit via Ukraine. kyivindependent.com/russia-off…
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[2024/12/28 17:25]
Russia officially halts gas supplies to Moldova's Transnistria
Russia's energy giant Gazprom claimed the decision was related to Moldova's outstanding debt, not problems with transit via Ukraine.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Greece to deliver 24 Sea Sparrow missiles to Ukraine, media reports. Sea Sparrows are U.S.-made short-range missiles that can be launched from the sea or ground to intercept cruise missiles or aircraft. kyivindependent.com/greece-to-…
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[2024/12/28 16:46]
⚡️Putin apologizes to Azerbaijani president over plane crash, yet doesn’t acknowledge Russia’s responsibility. The statement did not address the claims that a Russian air defense missile may have downed the Azerbaijani Airlines plane. kyivindependent.com/putin-call…
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[2024/12/28 14:36]
⚡️Putin ‘appears to have ordered Slovakia’s Fico to open second energy front against Ukraine,’ Zelensky says. Zelensky said this was “the only possible meaning” of Fico’s threats to cut off Ukraine’s emergency power supply in the winter. kyivindependent.com/putin-orde…
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[2024/12/28 16:24]
Putin 'appears to have ordered Slovakia's Fico to open second energy front against Ukraine,' Zelensky says
Zelensky said this was "the only possible meaning" of Fico's threats to cut off Ukraine's emergency power supply in the winter, given Russian attacks on power plants and the distribution network.Martina Sapio (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russia suffered 421,000 casualties in 2024, ‘highest price’ since start of invasion, Syrskyi says. The figure includes both dead and wounded and is part of the total losses of approximately 785,000 Russian troops since the beginning of the invasion. kyivindependent.com/russia-suf…
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[2024/12/28 13:48]
Russia suffered 421,000 casualties in 2024, 'highest price' since start of invasion, Syrskyi says
The figure includes both dead and wounded and is part of the total losses of approximately 785,000 Russian troops since the beginning of the invasion in February 2022.Martina Sapio (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russia detains suspect allegedly planning to assassinate defense official, pro-war blogger, Russian media report. Russia claimed that the detained man was acting on instructions from Ukrainian intelligence. kyivindependent.com/russia-det…
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[2024/12/28 12:14]
⚡️New railway linking China to Central Asia countries, bypassing Russia, begins construction in Kyrgyzstan. The new route, part of China’s economic expansion efforts, aims to expand Chinese commercial influence in Central Asia and Europe. kyivindependent.com/new-railwa…
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[2024/12/28 11:19]
New railway linking China to Central Asia countries, bypassing Russia, begins construction in Kyrgyzstan
The new route, part of China's economic expansion efforts, aims to expand Chinese commercial influence in Central Asia and Europe while bypassing Russian territory.Martina Sapio (The Kyiv Independent)
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Tea Whisk-Shaped Sake Bottle | Cleveland Museum of Art
This sake bottle resembles a whisk used in preparing powdered green tea, with the handle at the top and the body of the brush flaring out below.clevelandart.org
«Il 2 aprile 1984 i Queen, travestiti da casalinghe inglesi, lanciarono una canzone che era un grido di liberazione: "I Want To Break Free". Poi arrivarono gli Smiths, i Pet Shop Boys e i Culture Club. Ma la vera esplosione arrivò a ottobre, quando uscirono i Bronski Beat, Depeche Mode, Frankie Goes To Hollywood e Madonna. Nel giro di pochi mesi “l’amore che non si può dire”, come lo aveva battezzato un secolo prima Oscar Wilde, si dichiarav…
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Cable-cutting tanker seized by Finland 'was loaded with spying equipment'
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Russia-linked cable-cutting tanker seized by Finland ‘was loaded with spying equipment’
Eagle S, the Russia-linked tanker suspected of damaging an underwater electricity cable on Christmas Day, was kitted out with special transmitting and receiving devices that were used to monitor naval activity, according to a source with dir…Lloyd's List
⚡️US to send $1.25 billion in military aid to Ukraine, AP reports. The upcoming aid package is expected to include a substantial supply of air defense munitions, along with Stinger missiles and artillery rounds, according to U.S. officials. kyivindependent.com/us-to-send…
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[2024/12/28 03:30]
⚡️Ukraine plans to open over 150 underground schools by fall 2025. There are currently 79 underground education facilities under active construction, Deputy Education Minister Nadiia Kuzmychova said. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-to…
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[2024/12/28 06:09]
⚡️Ukrainian drones can hit targets 2,000 km away, military intelligence claims. “It’s no longer a secret — Ukrainian long-range unmanned aerial vehicles can hypothetically operate up to 2,000 kilometers,” HUR spokesperson Andrii Yusov said. kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-…
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[2024/12/28 05:37]
⚡️North Korean troops suffer over 1,000 losses in Kursk Oblast in past week, White House says. “It is clear that Russian and North Korean military leaders are treating these troops as expendable,” National Security Council Spokesperson John Kirby said. kyivindependent.com/north-kore…
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[2024/12/28 05:43]
⚡️Drone strike damages railway line in Russia’s Voronezh Oblast, governor claims. Debris from an intercepted drone damaged the contact network of a railway in Russia’s Voronezh Oblast overnight on Dec. 28, regional Governor Alexander Gusev alleged. kyivindependent.com/drone-stri…
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[2024/12/28 02:49]
⚡️Kyiv running out of ATACMS missiles, NYT reports. Two senior U.S. officials said that when Biden gave Kyiv permission to launch ATACMS into Russian territory, Ukraine likely had only about 50 of the missiles left in its arsenal. kyivindependent.com/kyiv-runni…
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[2024/12/28 02:07]
⚡️Slovakia threatens to cut electricity supplies if Ukraine ends Russian gas transit. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced on Dec. 27 that his government will evaluate potential reciprocal measures against Ukraine, including halting electricity supplies, if Ukraine stops the transit of Russian gas to Slovakia after January 1. kyivindependent.com/slovakia-t…
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[2024/12/28 00:28]
⚡️Ukraine repelling Russian attempt to gain foothold in Kherson Oblast, military says. Ukrainian troops have thwarted a Russian attempt to gain a foothold on one of its islands on the Dnipro River delta, Vladyslav Voloshyn, spokesperson for the Ukrainian military’s Southern Command, said on national TV on Dec. 27. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-re…
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[2024/12/27 14:47]
⚡️Zelensky urges China to help stop North Korean military aid to Russia. President Volodymyr Zelensky urged China to use its influence over North Korea to prevent the deployment of North Korean soldiers to the frontline, during his evening address on Dec. 27. He emphasized the severe losses in Kursk Oblast that North Korean soldiers have faced thus far. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-u…
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[2024/12/27 22:14]
KI Insights’ Alex Fynn speaks with Dr. Edward Howell, a University of Oxford lecturer and North Korea expert, about the growing concerns surrounding the deepening relationship between North Korea and Russia. piped.video/watch?v=UUOqEaiJ9l…
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[2024/12/27 21:52]
Despite sanctions and growing scrutiny, Russian diamonds continue to enter the global market, funding Moscow’s war against Ukraine. https://piped.video/watch?v=s-l_wFzzArw&t=3s
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[2024/12/27 21:09]
Russia’s new Oreshnik missile relies on Western manufacturing technology, FT reports; 3 senior Russian officers killed in HIMARS, drone attack, Ukraine’s military intelligence says; and more. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wa…
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[2024/12/27 21:02]
The Kyiv Independent partners up with the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers to look back at some of the most memorable moments for Ukrainians in 2024 in photos. kyivindependent.com/2025-ukrai…
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[2024/12/27 19:42]
⚡️US officials believe Ukraine may be forced to retreat from Kursk Oblast in spring, Bloomberg reports. U.S. officials told Bloomberg on Dec. 27 that they believe Ukraine may only have a few months left in its incursion into Kursk Oblast until Ukraine’s military is forced to retreat from the region or risk being encircled by Russian forces. kyivindependent.com/us-officia…
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[2024/12/27 19:42]
⚡️NATO to ‘enhance military presence’ in Baltic Sea following damage to undersea power cable, Rutte says. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Dec. 27 that “NATO will enhance its military presence in the Baltic Sea” following recent damage to the Estlink 2 power cable in the Gulf of Finland, likely caused by Russia. kyivindependent.com/nato-to-en…
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[2024/12/27 18:57]
As of December, Ukraine controls less than half of the territory initially gained and is preparing for a looming Russian counteroffensive that will involve North Korean troops. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-en…
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[2024/12/27 18:16]
⚡️Ukraine receives $485 million in humanitarian aid from USAID, World Bank. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), in coordination with the World Bank under the PEACE in Ukraine program, has delivered $485 million in humanitarian aid for Ukraine, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Dec. 27. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-re…
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[2024/12/27 17:42]
Deception, exploitation of poverty and Assad’s special services were Moscow’s tools to lure Syrians to war in Ukraine. Recruitment was systemic and with many parties involved. kyivindependent.com/fall-of-as…
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[2024/12/27 17:44]
⚡️Construction of fortifications in Zaporizhzhia complete, Shmyhal says. The construction of fortifications in Zaporizhzhia and nearby settlements has been “100% completed,” Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Dec. 27. kyivindependent.com/constructi…
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[2024/12/27 16:23]
⚡️ China’s Xi Jinping to visit Russia next year, Kremlin’s Beijing ambassador says. Ambassador Igor Morgulov said plans for several bilateral events were being “drawn up” but that Xi’s trip was a priority. kyivindependent.com/chinas-xi-…
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[2024/12/27 15:40]
In this week’s edition: Ukraine’s Parliament made a first step toward establishing a consolidated public investment fund, while also amending the National Program for the Development of Ukraine’s Mineral Resource Base through 2030. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-re…
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[2024/12/27 15:43]
⚡️’Weapon’ may have brought down Azerbaijan Airlines plane, Azerbaijan’s transport minister says. Azerbaijani Transport Minister Rashad Nabiyev said on Dec. 27 that an Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan was due to ‘external interference,’ with authorities investigating “the type of weapon used in the interference.” kyivindependent.com/weapon-bro…
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[2024/12/27 15:41]
⚡️Ukraine completes preparations for second peace summit, Foreign Ministry says. Though Kyiv aimed to hold the second forum in 2024, spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said the aim is to achieve substantive outcomes, not just to hold an event for its own sake. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-co…
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[2024/12/27 14:32]
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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[2024/12/27 14:00]
⚡️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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[2024/12/27 13:48]
⚡️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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[2024/12/27 13:33]
⚡️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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[2024/12/27 11:33]
⚡️ 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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[2024/12/27 13:35]
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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[2024/12/28 06:27]
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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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[2024/12/27 10:41]
⚡️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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[2024/12/27 08:56]
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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[2024/12/27 09:51]
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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[2024/12/27 09:24]
⚡️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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[2024/12/27 08:06]
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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[2024/12/27 01:34]
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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[2024/12/27 07:31]
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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[2024/12/26 18:43]
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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[2024/12/27 07:18]
⚡️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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[2024/12/26 18:15]
⚡️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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[2024/12/26 19:15]
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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[2024/12/26 19:51]
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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[2024/12/26 21:28]
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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[2024/12/26 22:32]
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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[2024/12/26 23:58]
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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[2024/12/26 13:38]
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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[2024/12/26 13:48]
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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[2024/12/26 08:50]
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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[2024/12/26 09:32]
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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[2024/12/26 07:51]
⚡️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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[2024/12/25 22:58]
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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[2024/12/25 20:04]
⚡️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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[2024/12/25 18:19]
⚡️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)
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