⚡️Fire reported, flights suspended amid drone attack on Russia’s Tatarstan. A fire erupted in the city of Kazan in Russia’s Tatarstan republic overnight on Jan. 20 amid a Ukrainian drone attack on the city, Russian Telegram channels reported. kyivindependent.com/fire-repor…
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Fire reported near aviation plant in Russia's Tatarstan amid drone attack
A fire erupted in the city of Kazan in Russia's Tatarstan republic overnight on Jan. 20 amid a Ukrainian drone attack on the city, Russian Telegram channels reported.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️150,000 Russian soldiers killed fighting Ukraine in 2024, Syrskyi says. Russian forces suffered their heaviest losses last year since the start of the full-scale war, with total military losses reaching 434,000 soldiers, including approximately 150,000 killed in combat during 2024, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said in an interview with Ukrainian news outlet TSN on Jan. 19. kyivindependent.com/150-000-ru…
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150,000 Russian soldiers killed fighting Ukraine in 2024, Syrskyi says
Russian forces suffered their heaviest losses last year since the start of the full-scale war, with total military losses reaching 434,000 soldiers, including approximately 150,000 killed in combat during 2024, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi sa…Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ammunition used by Russians halved following Ukrainian strikes, Syrskyi says. “For several months now, the artillery ammunition expenditure rates in the Russian army have practically halved. If previously the figure reached up to 40,000 rounds per day, it is now significantly lower,” Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said in an interview with Ukrainian news outlet TSN on Jan. 19. kyivindependent.com/ammunition…
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Ammunition used by Russians halved following Ukrainian strikes, Syrskyi says
"For several months now, the artillery ammunition expenditure rates in the Russian army have practically halved. If previously the figure reached up to 40,000 rounds per day, it is now significantly lower," Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi said on Jan. 19.Volodymyr Ivanyshyn (The Kyiv Independent)
This article is an on-site version of KI Insights’ The Week Ahead newsletter covering events from Jan. 20-Jan. 26. The global spotlight will be fixed firmly on Washington D.C. next week as Trump is inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States. kyivindependent.com/the-week-a…
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The Week Ahead: Key Developments Impacting Global Politics & Markets
Editor's note: This article is an on-site version of KI Insights' The Week Ahead newsletter covering events from Jan. 20-Jan. 26.KI Insights (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukraine producing its own air defense systems, Syrskyi says. “We have the capacities and capabilities to create, and we are working on creating, our own domestic air defense complex,” Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky said on Jan. 19. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-pr…
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Ukraine developing its own air defense system to combat Russia's 'Oreshnik,' Syrskyi says
"We have the capacities and capabilities to create, and we are working on creating, our own domestic air defense complex," Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky said on Jan. 19.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Zelensky, first lady visit wounded soldiers, pledge to address accessibility issues. “Every front is important, and you served on the most challenging ones. You are our heroes, and we are deeply grateful to each of you,” the president said. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-f…
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Zelensky, first lady visit wounded soldiers, pledge to address accessibility issues
"Every front is important, and you served on the most challenging ones. You are our heroes, and we are deeply grateful to each of you," the president said.Volodymyr Ivanyshyn (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukraine’s General Staff launches investigation into 156th Brigade. Inspections revealed “a number of significant shortcomings” with the 156th, the military said. Solutions include replacing the brigade’s leadership. kyivindependent.com/ukraines-g…
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Ukraine's General Staff launches investigation into 156th Brigade
Recent inspections of the 156th Brigade revealed "a number of significant shortcomings," the military said.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
As U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is set to take office on Jan. 20, Ukraine’s fate hangs in the balance. While some potential details of Trump’s future peace proposals have been leaked, the overall plan still remains unclear. kyivindependent.com/as-trump-p…
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As Trump about to take office, Ukraine awaits America's next moves
As U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is set to take office on Jan. 20, Ukraine's fate hangs in the balance. While some potential details of Trump's future peace proposals have been leaked, the overall plan still remains unclear.Oleg Sukhov (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Zelensky slaps sanctions on Ukraine’s top pro-Russian politicians President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree imposing new sanctions on Ukraine’s top pro-Russian politicians, he announced on Jan. 19. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-i…
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Zelensky slaps sanctions on Ukraine's top pro-Russian politicians
President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree imposing new sanctions on Ukraine's top pro-Russian politicians, he announced on Jan. 19.The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Syria bans goods from Russia, Iran, Israel. Syria’s new administration has banned all Russian, Iranian, and Israeli goods from entering the country in a new decree issued by the country’s Minister of Finance on Jan. 17. kyivindependent.com/syria-bans…
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Syria bans goods from Russia, Iran, Israel
Syria's new administration has banned all Russian, Iranian, and Israeli goods from entering the country in a new decree issued by the country's Minister of Finance on Jan. 17.The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
Government Monitoring Those With "Negative" Views of Health Insurance Companies (Ken Klippenstein)
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Government Monitoring Those With "Negative" Views of Health Insurance Companies
New documents reveal flurry of intelligence activity following Luigi Mangione's arrestKen Klippenstein
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President-elect Donald Trump has expressed interest in visiting China shortly after assuming office, potentially within his first 100 days, sources familiar with the matter told the Wall Street Journal. kyivindependent.com/trump-eyes…
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⚡️ Ukraine downs 43 Russian drones overnight, Air Force reports. Ukrainian forces shot down 43 Russian attack drones overnight, the Air Force reported on the morning of Jan. 19. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-do…
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These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Jan. 19, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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A Russian missile strike on Kyiv early on Jan. 18 damaged Ukraine’s oldest McDonald’s, located near the Lukianivska metro station in the city’s Shevchenkivskyi district. Open since 1997, this is the first McDonald’s restaurant in the country. kyivindependent.com/russias-ja…
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Russia's Jan. 18 attack damages Ukraine's oldest McDonald’s in Kyiv
A Russian missile strike on Kyiv early on Jan. 18 damaged Ukraine's oldest McDonald’s, located near the Lukianivska metro station in the city's Shevchenkivskyi district.Olena Goncharova (The Kyiv Independent)
Russia criticized a newly announced 100-year partnership agreement between Ukraine and the U.K., rejecting any cooperation between the two nations in the Azov Sea. kyivindependent.com/russia-con…
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Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that a united NATO, bolstered by strong U.S. leadership, is essential to counter Putin’s ambitions and safeguard Ukraine’s sovereignty, according to Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. kyivindependent.com/merkel-hig…
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Merkel highlights NATO's role in supporting Ukraine, urges transatlantic unity, media reports
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that a united NATO, bolstered by strong U.S. leadership, is essential to counter Putin's ambitions and safeguard Ukraine's sovereignty, according to Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.Olena Goncharova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Germany may consider sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine, defense minister says. “We’re the largest NATO partner in Europe. We’ll obviously have a role to play,” German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said on Jan. 18. kyivindependent.com/germany-ma…
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Germany may consider sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine, defense minister says
"We're the largest NATO partner in Europe. We'll obviously have a role to play," German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said on Jan. 18 when asked about the possibility of sending troops to monitor a ceasefire in Ukraine.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Students who fail military exam or refuse oath cannot continue higher ed, official says. “If students cannot pass the exam … if they refuse to take the military oath, they will not be able to study in higher education institutions in the future.” kyivindependent.com/students-w…
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Students who fail military exam or refuse oath cannot continue higher ed, official says
"If students cannot pass the exam ... if they refuse to take the military oath, they will not be able to study in higher education institutions in the future," Deputy Defense Minister Serhii Melnyk said.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️SBU detains metro engineer who allegedly directed Russian missile strikes on Kyiv, Kharkiv. The engineer led a network of agents who tracked the movement of Ukrainian troops in order to coordinate Russian aerial attacks, the SBU said. kyivindependent.com/sbu-detain…
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SBU detains metro engineer who allegedly directed Russian missile strikes on Kyiv, Kharkiv
The engineer allegedly led a network of agents who tracked the movement and positions of Ukrainian troops in order to coordinate Russian aerial attacks, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) said.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Lukashenko frees 23 more Belarusian political prisoners. Nearly 1,300 prisoners remain behind bars in Belarus, Viasna Human Rights Center reported. kyivindependent.com/lukashenko…
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⚡️Russia used chemical weapons 434 times in December, Ukraine’s General Staff says. These included K-51 and RG-VO munitions, anti-riot weapons that are prohibited for use in warfare, and ammunition loaded with chemicals of “unspecified type.” kyivindependent.com/russia-use…
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Russia used chemical weapons 434 times in December, Ukraine's General Staff says
These included K-51 and RG-VO munitions, anti-riot weapons that are prohibited for use in warfare, and ammunition loaded with chemicals of "unspecified type."Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ex-MP, leader of Russia-affiliated Ukrainian Orthodox Church charged with treason. kyivindependent.com/ex-mp-lead…
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Ex-MP, leader of Russia-affiliated Ukrainian Orthodox Church charged with treason
Ukrainian law enforcement officers charged former lawmaker and businessman Vadym Novynskyi with high treason and incitement to religious hatred in absentia, the State Bureau of Investigation said.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Former pro-Russian lawmaker charged with treason resurfaces in China. kyivindependent.com/pro-russia…
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Former pro-Russian lawmaker charged with treason resurfaces in China
Former Ukrainian pro-Russian lawmaker Yevheniy Murayev published a two-hour propaganda interview on Jan. 17, marking his first public appearance after almost three years of Russia's full-scale war.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
The White House says TikTok's threat to shut down is a "stunt" as there is "no reason for TikTok or other companies to take actions" before Trump takes office (Ana Faguy/BBC)
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White House says TikTok threat to go dark is a 'stunt'
TikTok says service providers need "clarity" to ensure the app remains available when the ban takes effect on Sunday.Ana Faguy (BBC News)
...say the people who passed a jingoistic, anti-youth bill to let their cronies snatch up a valuable asset at fire sale prices.
What a shameful episode.
⚡️’Direct threat’ — Ukraine’s 48th Separate Assault Battalion denounces commander replacement. “Changing the commander at a critical moment is a direct threat to the unit’s combat capability and undermines the trust of the fighters,” the statement read. kyivindependent.com/ukraines-4…
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'Direct threat' — Ukraine's 48th Separate Assault Battalion denounces commander replacement
"Changing the commander at a critical moment is a direct threat to the unit's combat capability and undermines the trust of the fighters," the statement read.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Update: Ukraine hits 2 oil depots in Russia overnight kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-…
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Ukrainian drones hit Russian oil depot in Tula Oblast, source claims
The drones, operated by Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR), hit the oil depot at least 10 times, a HUR source told the Kyiv Independent.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️24-year-old Belarusian volunteer soldier killed in action near Bakhmut. Maria Zaitseva joined the Ukrainian army after the start of Russia’s full-scale war and fought with the 2nd International Legion Battalion. kyivindependent.com/24-year-ol…
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24-year-old Belarusian volunteer soldier killed in action near Bakhmut
Maria Zaitseva joined the Ukrainian army after the start of Russia's full-scale war and fought with the 2nd International Legion Battalion.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukrainian drones hit Russian oil depot in Tula Oblast, source claims. The drones, operated by Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR), hit the oil depot at least 10 times, a HUR source told the Kyiv Independent. kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-…
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Ukrainian drones hit Russian oil depot in Tula Oblast, source claims
The drones, operated by Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR), hit the oil depot at least 10 times, a HUR source told the Kyiv Independent.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 9, injure 38 over past day. kyivindependent.com/russian-at…
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Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 9, injure 38 over past day
Russia launched 39 drones, including Shahed-type, and four ballistic missiles of either the Iskander-M or the North Korean KN-23 model overnight, the Air Force reported.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Jan. 18, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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Sanctions imposed by the outgoing U.S. administration against Antal Rogan, Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s cabinet chief and overseer of the secret service, have only strengthened Rogan’s position, Orban said during a state radio interview on Jan. 17. kyivindependent.com/hungarys-o…
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Hungary's Orban defends ally Antal Rogan sanctioned by US, media reports
Sanctions imposed by the outgoing U.S. administration against Antal Rogan, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's cabinet chief and overseer of the secret service, have only strengthened Rogan's position, Orban said during a state radio interview on…Olena Goncharova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Update: 4 killed, 3 injured in Russia’s attack on Kyiv. Russia launched an attack on Kyiv early in the morning on Jan. 18, killing at least four people, according to city authorities. kyivindependent.com/3-killed-f…
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⚡️3 killed following Russia’s attack on Kyiv. Russia launched an attack on Kyiv early in the morning on Jan. 18, killing at least three people, according to city authorities. kyivindependent.com/3-killed-f…
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4 killed, 3 injured following Russia's attack on Kyiv
Russia launched an attack on Kyiv early in the morning on Jan. 18, killing at least four people, according to city authorities.Olena Goncharova (The Kyiv Independent)
Explosions were heard in Kyiv overnight on Jan. 18 before air raid alert warned about the threat of Russia using ballistic missiles, according to Kyiv Independent reporters.
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⚡️Fire reported at oil depot in Russia’s Tula Oblast following drone attack. A fire erupted at an oil depot in the town of Uzlovaya in Tula Oblast following a Ukrainian drone attack on the facility on Jan. 18, regional Governor Dmitry Milyaev said. kyivindependent.com/fire-repor…
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Fire reported at oil depot in Russia's Tula Oblast following drone attack
A fire erupted at an oil depot in the town of Uzlovaya in Russia's Tula Oblast following a Ukrainian drone attack on the facility overnight on Jan. 18, regional Governor Dmitry Milyaev said.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Media identifies nearly 89,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine. Journalists have identified the names of 88,726 Russian soldiers who died during the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, according to a joint investigation by BBC Russia and Mediazona. kyivindependent.com/media-iden…
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⚡️Debris from Russian drones found in Romanian border town, defense ministry confirms. Romania’s Defense Ministry confirmed on Jan. 17 that it had found Russian drone fragments in two communities situated on the Romania-Ukraine border following a Russian overnight drone attack on Ukraine. kyivindependent.com/debris-fro…
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[2025/01/17 23:03]
Debris from Russian drones found in Romanian border town, defense ministry confirms
Romania's Defense Ministry confirmed on Jan. 17 that it had found Russian drone fragments in two communities situated on the Romania-Ukraine border.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️French patrol aircraft was ‘target of Russian intimidation’ over Baltic Sea, French defense minister says. A French maritime patrol aircraft was the target of intimidation tactics over the Baltic Sea overnight on Jan. 17, after the aircraft was locked onto by the radar of a Russian ground-to-air defense system, France’s Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on social media. kyivindependent.com/french-pat…
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⚡️Fire erupts at oil depot in Russia’s Kaluga Oblast following drone attack. A fire erupted at an oil depot in the city of Lyudinovo in Russia’s Kaluga Oblast following a Ukrainian drone attack on the facility on Jan. 17, regional Governor Vladislav Shapsha said. kyivindependent.com/fire-erupt…
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Fire erupts at oil depot in Russia's Kaluga Oblast following drone attack
A fire erupted at an oil depot in the city of Lyudinovo in Russia's Kaluga Oblast following a Ukrainian drone attack on the facility on Jan. 17, regional Governor Vladislav Shapsha said.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️US imposes sanctions against Russian oil tankers under construction for 1st time. Six Russian oil tankers still under construction at Russia’s Zvezda shipyard have been targeted by U.S. sanctions imposed last week, Reuters reported on Jan. 17. kyivindependent.com/us-imposes…
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US imposes sanctions against Russian oil tankers under construction for 1st time
The latest sanctions, imposed last week, targeted over 180 oil-carrying vessels of Russia's so-called shadow fleet, a group of aging tankers routinely used for sanction evasion.Kateryna Hodunova (The Kyiv Independent)
Putin, Pezeshkian sign strategic Russia-Iran partnership agreement in Moscow; Ukraine strikes Russian S-400 radar equipment in Belgorod Oblast, military claims; and more. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wa…
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Ukraine war latest: Russia, Iran sign strategic partnership deal; Ukraine strikes Russian S-400 radar equipment
Key developments on Jan. 17: * Putin, Pezeshkian sign strategic Russia-Iran partnership agreement in Moscow * Ukraine strikes Russian S-400 radar equipment in Belgorod Oblast, military claims * Biden administration secretly funded Ukraine's …The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
We asked Ukrainians for their assessment of Joe Biden’s presidency, his legacy in regard to the full-scale invasion, and what he could have done more to help Ukraine. kyivindependent.com/its-not-en…
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'It's not enough' — Ukrainians react to Biden's farewell speech
In his farewell speech from the White House on Jan.15, outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden took the opportunity to highlight his achievements in office in an attempt to help cement his legacy.Oleksiy Sorokin (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Four Russian officers reportedly killed in Kursk Oblast by Ukraine’s Dec. 30 strike. At least four Russian officers were killed in Ukraine’s attack on the town of Lgov in Russia’s Kursk Oblast on Dec. 30, independent Russian media outlet Mediazona reported on Jan. 17, citing recently published obituaries. Eight people from the division’s senior staff were killed, and 22 others were injured in the attack, the obituary read. kyivindependent.com/at-least-4…
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Four Russian officers reportedly killed in Kursk Oblast by Ukraine's Dec. 30 strike
Alexander Khinshtein, the acting governor of Kursk Oblast, previously did not mention any losses among the military.Kateryna Hodunova (The Kyiv Independent)
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Also: bad language != (bad design || bad programmer).
⚡️Ukraine ready to help Slovakia achieve energy stability, Zelensky says. Ukraine is ready for dialogue on energy security with Slovakia and can help it achieve energy stability, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Jan. 17 at a meeting with a delegation of the Progressive Slovakia political party, which is led by Michal Simecka. Zelensky’s statement follows Ukraine’s decision to stop Russian gas transit via its territory, including supplies to Slovakia. Slovak Prime Minister Robet Fico has threatened to limit aid to Ukrainians and cut off electricity supplies due to the termination of Russian gas transit. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-re…
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Ukraine ready to help Slovakia achieve energy stability, Zelensky says
"We are ready to help the Slovak people in ensuring their energy stability and security," Volodymyr Zelensky said.Kateryna Hodunova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Basic military training to start in Ukrainian higher education institutions in September 2025. The course will consist of 90 academic hours of theory study and 210 academic hours of practical training. kyivindependent.com/basic-gene…
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While Russia projects resilience, its economy shows cracks: inflation is rising, labor and technology shortages worsen, and liquid reserves may run out by fall 2025, creating a critical budget shortfall. kyivindependent.com/putins-war…
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Putin's war economy is running on fumes as inflation and shortages surge
Russian President Vladimir Putin frequently boasts about the strength of his country’s economy, claiming that Western sanctions only made it stronger (while in the same breath demanding that they be lifted).Anders Åslund (The Kyiv Independent)
In this edition: OSCE observers not invited to monitor upcoming presidential election in Belarus; Belarus to host over 13,000 Russian troops for Zapad-2025 joint military drills with Russia; and more. kyivindependent.com/belarus-we…
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[2025/01/17 16:28]
Belarus Weekly: Belarus to host over 13,000 Russian troops for Zapad-2025 joint military drills
OSCE observers not invited to monitor upcoming presidential election in Belarus. Belarus to host over 13,000 Russian troops for Zapad-2025 joint military drills with Russia. Belarus sentences EU diplomatic staffer to four years in prison.Maria Yeryoma (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Biden administration secretly funded Ukraine’s drone industry, NYT reports. U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration has declassified previously undisclosed efforts to support Ukraine’s drone industry, including $1.5 billion funding sent in September 2024, The New York Times reported on Jan. 17, citing anonymous officials. U.S. intelligence officers reportedly assisted in advancing Ukraine’s drone capabilities, helping to design a new generation of drones intended to revolutionize modern warfare. kyivindependent.com/biden-admi…
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Biden administration secretly funded Ukraine's drone industry, NYT reports
U.S. intelligence officers reportedly assisted in advancing Ukraine's drone capabilities, helping to design a new generation of drones intended to revolutionize modern warfare.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Putin, Pezeshkian sign strategic Russia-Iran partnership agreement in Moscow. Iran has provided Russia with thousands of Shahed drones used in attacks against Ukrainian cities, as well as short-range ballistic missiles. kyivindependent.com/putin-peze…
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⚡️ Hungary’s Orban urges EU to lift Russia sanctions, media reports. Viktor Orban also described the European Union as being in a “drunken stage” but predicted a “sobering up” in Brussels. kyivindependent.com/hungarys-o…
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Hungary's Orban urges EU to lift Russia sanctions, media reports
Viktor Orban also described the European Union as being in a "drunken stage" but predicted a "sobering up" in Brussels.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
Donald Trump promised to end the Ukraine-Russia war during his campaign. As inauguration approaches on Jan. 20, the Kyiv Independent’s Francis Farrell lays out the four scenarios that could see an end to the war in Ukraine — for better or worse. piped.video/watch?v=FtZeoMVSYf…
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⚡️ Ukrainian special forces target Russian soldiers behind POW executions — several killed, captured. The captured Russians were identified as marines from the 40th Arctic Brigade. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-ta…
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⚡️ Ukrainian special forces target Russian soldiers behind POW executions — several reportedly killed, captured. The captured Russians were identified as marines from the 40th Arctic Brigade. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-ta…
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[2025/01/17 14:57]
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⚡️ Russia’s seaborne oil exports decline 9.1% in 2024 amid Ukrainian drone attacks, Reuters reports. Ukraine has targeted Russia’s fossil fuel infrastructure as part of its strategy to undermine a key funding source for Russia’s war effort. kyivindependent.com/russias-ma…
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[2025/01/17 13:59]
Russia’s seaborne oil exports decline 9.1% in 2024 amid Ukrainian drone attacks, Reuters reports
Ukraine has targeted Russia's fossil fuel infrastructure as part of its strategy to undermine a key funding source for Russia's war effort.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
As Trump stumbles on Ukraine, Europe must prepare with plans A, B, and C for its security, writes Chatham House Associate Fellow Timothy Ash in his recent op-ed. kyivindependent.com/europe-nee…
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[2025/01/17 13:55]
Europe needs plans A, B, and C for Trump and Russia
Listening to the confirmation hearings of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's various appointees in Congress this week, it's becoming clear there is no meaningful grand plan from Trump to end the war in Ukraine quickly.Timothy Ash (The Kyiv Independent)
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Ukraine’s educational diplomacy is rebuilding the nation, creating opportunities for sustainable growth and transformation despite the challenges of war, writes Ukraine’s First Deputy Education and Science Minister Yevhen Kudriavets in his recent op-ed. kyivindependent.com/deputy-edu…
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[2025/01/17 13:06]
First Deputy Education and Science Minister: Rebuilding Ukraine, one classroom at a time
The Economist recently reported that Ukraine is winning the economic war against Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion began. Although the country has yet to return to its pre-war economic levels, the trajectory is promising.Yevhen Kudriavets (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Slovak opposition leader arrives in Kyiv to ‘reopen door Fico slammed.’ A Slovak delegation headed by pro-Western opposition leader Michal Simecka of Progressive Slovakia party arrived in Kyiv on Jan. 17, he said on social media. kyivindependent.com/slovak-opp…
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[2025/01/17 12:57]
Slovak opposition leader arrives in Kyiv to 'reopen door Fico slammed'
"Our goal is clear — to reopen the door that Robert Fico slammed with his aggressive outbursts," pro-Western opposition leader Michal Simecka said on social media.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
Ukraine’s newly formed brigades face devastating losses as poor leadership, inadequate training, and mismatched foreign support hinder their effectiveness on the battlefield, writes commander Serhii Filimonov in his recent op-ed. kyivindependent.com/here-are-t…
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[2025/01/17 12:52]
The flaws in Ukraine's new brigades and foreign training programs
Newly formed brigades within the Ukrainian military face critical challenges on the front lines. Poor management, lack of experience, and inadequate training have resulted in territorial losses, damaged equipment, and tragic casualties.Serhii Filimonov (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih kills 4, injures 3, damages educational institution. Russia launched a missile attack on Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, on Jan. 17, Governor Serhii Lysak reported. kyivindependent.com/updated-ru…
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[2025/01/17 11:54]
Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih kills 4, injures 3, damages educational institution
Russia launched a missile attack on Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, on Jan. 17, resulting in the deaths of four people and leaving at least three others injured, Governor Serhii Lysak reported.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️There’s no evidence that Australian fighter was executed by Russia, prosecutors told media. kyivindependent.com/no-evidenc…
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[2025/01/17 11:06]
There's no evidence that Australian fighter was executed by Russia, prosecutors told media
"There has been no transfer of the body (of Oscar Jenkins)," Ukraine's Ground Forces Command told a Ukrainian investigative journalism outlet Slidstvo.Info.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Trump has opportunity to ‘negotiate a good deal’ in Ukraine, Blinken says. kyivindependent.com/blinken-on…
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[2025/01/17 10:00]
Trump has opportunity to 'negotiate a good deal' in Ukraine, Blinken says
"And President (Donald) Trump talks about having good, strong deals. I think there’s an opportunity to get one," outgoing U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Navalny’s lawyers sentenced to 3.5-5.5 years in prison. Vadim Kobzev, Alexei Liptser, and Igor Sergunin were sentenced after a closed-door trial on “extremism” charges, underscoring Russia’s increasingly harsh repressions against domestic opposition. kyivindependent.com/navalny-la…
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[2025/01/17 09:18]
Navalny's lawyers sentenced to 3.5-5.5 years in prison
Vadim Kobzev, Alexei Liptser, and Igor Sergunin were sentenced after a closed-door trial on "extremism" charges over their involvement with Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
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⚡️Ukraine produced over 30,000 bomber drones in 2024, minister says. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-pr…
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[2025/01/17 09:26]
Ukraine produced over 30,000 bomber drones in 2024, minister says
The bomber drones were created during Russia's full-scale invasion and operate mainly at night. They can also remotely disperse mines or transport ammunition, food, and medicine to Ukrainian positions.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
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La documentata denuncia di Amnesty International nel report “Una prigione digitale” evidenzia i sistematici abusi delle forze dell'ordine di Belgrado che sorvegliano gli attivisti per reprimere il dissenso e controllare le manifestazioni della societ…Alessandro Ferrari (Altreconomia)
⚡️Ukraine strikes Russian S-400 radar equipment in Belgorod Oblast, military claims. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-hi… )
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[2025/01/17 08:36]
Ukraine strikes Russian S-400 radar equipment in Belgorod Oblast, military claims
"The termination of the functioning of the 92H6 radar station of the S-400 anti-aircraft missile system was recorded, which indicates a successful target hit," the statement read.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
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⚡️Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 1, injure 16 over past day. kyivindependent.com/russian-at…
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[2025/01/17 07:52]
Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 1, injure 16 over past day
Ukrainian forces downed 33 out of the 50 drones, including Shahed-type attack drones, launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported. Another nine were "lost," and one more drone flew in the direction of Romania, according to the statement.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Allied support for Ukraine won’t suddenly change with Trump’s inauguration, top NATO officer assures. kyivindependent.com/allied-sup…
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[2025/01/17 07:46]
Allied support for Ukraine won't suddenly change with Trump's inauguration, top NATO officer assures
NATO has taken over some responsibilities in coordinating aid for Ukraine from the U.S. with Washington's consent, ensuring a stable support mechanism going forward, NATO Military Committee Chief Admiral Rob Bauer said on Jan. 16.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Italy’s upcoming military aid package to Ukraine includes ‘modern weaponry,’ Umerov says. kyivindependent.com/italys-upc…
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[2025/01/17 07:12]
Italy's upcoming military aid package to Ukraine includes 'modern weaponry,' Umerov says
"(The military aid package) is already on its way to Ukraine. This is modern weaponry that will help our soldiers to deliver powerful strikes against the enemy," Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Jan. 17, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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[2025/01/17 06:59]
⚡️ German FM slams her government over hesitancy on Ukraine aid. Germany is not currently seen as a “driving force for peace policy in Europe,” German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock told Politico. kyivindependent.com/german-fm-…
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[2025/01/17 07:03]
German FM slams her government over hesitancy on Ukraine aid
Germany is not currently seen as a "driving force for peace policy in Europe," German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock told Politico in comments published on Jan. 17, criticizing her own government for hesitancy in supporting Ukraine.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️UK to play ‘full part’ in peacekeeping efforts in Ukraine, Starmer says. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he had discussed the possibility of deploying peacekeeping troops to Ukraine with President Volodymyr Zelensky during their meeting in Kyiv. kyivindependent.com/uk-to-play…
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[2025/01/17 03:52]
⚡️Zelensky, Italian Defense Minister discuss security guarantees at meeting in Kyiv. “Now is the moment — perhaps the most critical moment in the past three years — to increase support,” Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto told the president. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-i…
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[2025/01/17 02:56]
Zelensky, Italian Defense Minister discuss security guarantees at meeting in Kyiv
"Now is the moment — perhaps the most critical moment in the past three years — to increase support," Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto told the president.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russian drone attack in Kyiv Oblast injures child. Falling wreckage from an intercepted drone caused a fire and injured a 12-year-old boy, the regional military administration reported. The boy is being treated for his injuries in the hospital. kyivindependent.com/russian-dr…
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[2025/01/17 01:41]
⚡️Netherlands announces $27 million in aid for Ukraine following Dutch Foreign Minister’s visit to Kyiv. The package announced on Jan. 16 includes 7 million euros ($7.2 million) towards fuel, medical supplies, winter equipment, and electronic warfare systems. An additional 20 million euros ($20.6 million) is being allocated to assist with critical infrastructure needs. kyivindependent.com/netherland…
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[2025/01/17 01:05]
Netherlands announces $27 million in aid for Ukraine following Dutch Foreign Minister's visit to Kyiv
Following his visit to Kyiv, Dutch Foreign Minister Kaspar Veldkamp announced 27 million euros ($27.8 million) in new aid for Ukraine on Jan. 16.Sonya Bandouil (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Biden administration prioritized sanctions strategies over designating Russia as state sponsor of terrorism, US official says. The Biden administration believes that large-scale sanctions have been more effective politically than designating Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism, Ukrinform reported on Jan. 16, citing U.S. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller. kyivindependent.com/biden-admi…
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[2025/01/16 22:24]
Critically lacking manpower on the front lines where Russia continues to use its vast manpower advantage to make grinding advances, Ukraine has been scrambling specialists into the infantry in an effort to replenish losses. kyivindependent.com/absurd-phe…
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[2025/01/16 21:27]
President Volodymyr Zelensky and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a 100-year partnership agreement; Ukrainian soldiers struck the Liskinskaya oil depot in Voronezh Oblast and gunpowder factory in Tambov Oblast; and more. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wa…
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[2025/01/16 20:22]
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine, UK sign 100-year partnership agreement
Key developments on Jan. 16: * Ukraine, UK sign 100-year partnership agreement, pledges $3.6 billion in military support * Ukrainian drones strike oil depot, gunpowder factory in Russia * Ukrainian paratroopers capture 27 Russian soldiers in Kurs…The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️NATO deploys Norwegian F-35 fighters for 1st time during Russian Jan. 15 attack on Ukraine. Russia attacked Ukraine using cruise and ballistic missiles on Jan. 15, targeting critical infrastructure in several oblasts. kyivindependent.com/nato-deplo…
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[2025/01/16 20:07]
In less than a week, President-elect Donald Trump will take over from Biden, casting uncertainty over the future of the sanctions. He could lift certain sanctions, impose more, or simply leave everything as it is. kyivindependent.com/heres-what…
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[2025/01/16 19:18]
How Trump could use sanctions in negotiations with Russia
In the run-up to his departure from the White House, President Joe Biden has slapped a number of major new sanctions on Russia’s financial systems and energy sector. The U.S.Dominic Culverwell (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Fico may meet with Zelensky in ‘next few days’. “We are looking for another date, which should be in the next few days,” Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said. kyivindependent.com/fico-may-m…
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[2025/01/16 19:17]
Fico may meet with Zelensky in 'next few days'
"We are looking for another date, which should be in the next few days," Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said.Kateryna Hodunova (The Kyiv Independent)
The Kyiv Independent interviewed Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces soldiers, who described how they carried out the task of capturing a North Korean soldier, the moment of capture, and why North Korean troops are more formidable than Russian. kyivindependent.com/they-are-b…
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[2025/01/16 19:28]
How Ukraine captured a North Korean POW, told by the soldiers who took part
Editor's note: In accordance with the security protocols of the Ukrainian military, soldiers featured in this story are identified by first names and callsigns only.Daria Shulzhenko (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russian hackers target WhatsApp in new tactic, Microsoft warns. The Russian hacker group Star Blizzard impersonated U.S. government officials in attempts to gain access to WhatsApp accounts and sensitive information, Microsoft said. kyivindependent.com/russian-ha…
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[2025/01/17 05:29]
Russian hackers target WhatsApp in new tactic, Microsoft warns
The Russian hacker group Star Blizzard impersonated U.S. government officials in emails directing recipients to join a WhatsApp group that claimed to focus on "the latest non-governmental initiatives aimed at supporting Ukraine NGOs."Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
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