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⚡️ Over 130 Ukrainian NGOs say elections ‘impossible’ during war. “The legitimacy of the Ukrainian government is the exclusive prerogative of the Ukrainian people,” the statement of the Ukrainian NGOs read. kyivindependent.com/over-130-u…
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[2025/02/21 12:55]
Over 130 Ukrainian NGOs say elections 'impossible' during war
"The legitimacy of the Ukrainian government is the exclusive prerogative of the Ukrainian people," the statement read.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
Credere nella Corte penale internazionale è un atto di resistenza
È chiaro che la giustizia penale internazionale non ha sempre saputo rispondere adeguatamente, tuttavia è un’istituzione che ha saputo effettuare ... Scopri di più!Angelo Stirone (Domani)
⚡️63% of Ukrainians approve Zelensky as president, poll shows. kyivindependent.com/63-of-ukra…
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[2025/02/21 11:41]
63% of Ukrainians approve of Zelensky as president, poll shows
Some 26.1% of Ukrainians said they completely approve Zelensky, while another 36.9% said they tend to approve him. The overall figure is higher than in polls conducted years before Russia's full-scale invasion, as well as in the spring of 2024.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Kremlin denies demanding NATO eastern rollback in talks with US. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said this in reaction to an article by the Financial Times claiming that during the talks in Riyadh on Feb. 18, Russian delegates asked for the NATO rollback as a condition for “normalizing relations.” kyivindependent.com/kremlin-de…
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[2025/02/21 11:51]
Kremlin denies demanding NATO eastern rollback in talks with US
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said this in reaction to an article by the Financial Times claiming that during the talks in Riyadh on Feb. 18, Russian delegates asked for the NATO rollback as a condition for "normalizing relations."Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
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⚡️ Sweden suspects sabotage after new undersea cable damage. The fiber-optic cable, running between Finland and Germany, was damaged near Gotland Island within the Swedish exclusive economic zone, Sweden’s Coast Guard said. kyivindependent.com/sweden-sus…
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[2025/02/21 10:53]
Sweden suspects sabotage after new undersea cable damage
The fiber-optic cable, running between Finland and Germany, was damaged near the Gotland Island within the Swedish economic zone, Sweden's Coast Guard said.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
Meta claims torrenting pirated books isn't illegal without proof of seeding
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Meta claims torrenting pirated books isn’t illegal without proof of seeding
Meta’s copyright defense may hinge on court ignorance of torrenting terminology.Ashley Belanger (Ars Technica)
⚡️ Ukrainian edtech company Headway joins global entrepreneur network Endeavor. The selection marks a milestone for Ukraine’s tech sector, coming almost three years after Russia’s full-scale war and following Endeavor’s launch in the country in October. kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-…
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[2025/02/21 10:06]
Ukrainian edtech company Headway joins global entrepreneur network Endeavor
The selection marks a milestone for Ukraine's tech sector, coming during the third year of Russia's full-scale invasion and following Endeavor's launch in the country in October 2024.Yana Prots (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Azerbaijan suspends local BBC News office. The BBC confirmed that it had taken the “reluctant decision” to close the office following verbal instructions from the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry. kyivindependent.com/azerbaijan…
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[2025/02/21 09:31]
Azerbaijan suspends local BBC News office
The British broadcaster confirmed that it had taken the "reluctant decision" to close the office following verbal instructions from the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russia wants to declare ‘victory’ over Ukraine on Feb. 24, Ukrainian intel claims. kyivindependent.com/russia-wan…
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[2025/02/21 09:41]
Russia wants to declare 'victory' over Ukraine on Feb. 24, Ukrainian intel claims
According to the Ukrainian military intelligence, Russia aims to sow despair among Ukrainians, destabilize the situation in the country, and discredit Ukraine among its allies.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ UK, Norway discuss Arctic defense pact over Russian threat. “The U.K. is determined to play a leadership role on European security… and showing our adversaries that we are united in our determination to protect our interests,” U.K. Defense Secretary Healey said. kyivindependent.com/uk-norway-…
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[2025/02/21 08:51]
UK, Norway discuss Arctic defense pact over Russian threat
"With Russia continuing to militarise the High North and Arctic, this new agreement will boost security for the U.K., Norway, and our NATO allies, bolstering defenses on NATO’s northern flank," the British government said in a statement.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Trump-Putin meeting depends on progress on ending war, Rubio says. kyivindependent.com/the-only-w…
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[2025/02/21 08:32]
Trump-Putin meeting depends on progress on ending war, Rubio says
"The only way is to test them (Russia), to basically engage them and say, okay, are you serious about ending the war, and if so, what are your demands. Are your public demands and your private demands different?" U.S.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Ukraine launching faster drone supply model for military. Ukraine is launching a new supply model for delivering drones to the front line within weeks rather than months, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced on Feb. 20. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-la…
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[2025/02/21 07:52]
Ukraine launching faster drone supply model for military
According to the new model, military units will be able to choose the unmanned systems best suited to their needs. The system also aims to support manufacturers through advance orders, allowing them to plan for scaling up their production.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Russian attacks across Ukrainian oblasts killed at least 12 civilians and injured at least six over the past day, regional authorities reported on Feb. 21. kyivindependent.com/attacks-13…
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[2025/02/21 07:13]
12 killed, 6 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past day
Russia launched 160 Shahed-type attack drones and decoy drones against Ukraine overnight, the Air Force said. Eighty-seven drones were shot down, while 70 were lost without causing damage, according to the statement.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️’No appetite’ for new Ukraine aid bill, US House speaker says. “We have to bring (the war) to an end. And I can tell you that our European allies understand the necessity as well. It’s (dragged) on too long,” U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said. kyivindependent.com/no-appetit…
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[2025/02/21 07:02]
'No appetite' for new Ukraine aid bill, US House speaker says
"We have to bring (the war) to an end. And I can tell you that our European allies understand the necessity as well. It's (dragged) on too long," U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Feb. 21, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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[2025/02/21 06:01]
⚡️Europe needs ‘massive defense plan,’ US ‘can’t be weak’ with Putin, Macron says. Europe needs a “massive defense plan” to face the growing threat from Russia, French President Emmanuel Macron said in a wide-ranging social media live feed on Feb. 20. kyivindependent.com/europe-nee…
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[2025/02/21 05:51]
Europe needs 'massive defense plan,' US 'can't be weak' with Putin, Macron says
Europe is not likely to form a common army, Macron clarified, but can work to create joint defense capabilities and autonomy from the U.S.Volodymyr Ivanyshyn (The Kyiv Independent)
Trans rights are human rights. This is a non-negotiable fact. No ifs, buts or maybes.
This new page is now linked to very clearly on our front page.
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Unlike most other tech media, we will not be wishy-washy or even silent about what's happening to trans people in the US.
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We asked three Ukrainian political experts how they think Ukraine should handle this very delicate, and hugely consequential moment. kyivindependent.com/how-ukrain…
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[2025/02/20 20:26]
How Ukraine should deal with Trump, according to Ukrainians
Despite a long history of controversial and bombastic statements, U.S. President Donald Trump still managed to stun those watching this week by calling President Volodymyr Zelesnky a "dictator" and blaming Ukraine for Russia's full-scale invasio…Chris York (The Kyiv Independent)
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Over-the-top martial arts manga spoofs Donald Trump, Elon Musk
The latest installment of Baki Rahen, the sixth and ongoing manga series in Keisuke Itagaki’s long-running Baki the Grappler franchise, features cameos by two characters, “Trunp” and “Elom,” who are very obviously based on U.S. president Donald Trump and guy who hangs around acting like the U.S. president, Elon Musk. Let’s just say they don’t […
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Over-the-top martial arts manga spoofs Donald Trump, Elon Musk
The latest chapter of Baki Rahen, the current Baki the Grappler manga series, features cameos by Donald Trump and Elon MuskIan Walker (Polygon)
⚡️Zelensky-Kellogg talks end with no joint statements at US request, spokesperson says. The meeting in Kyiv was expected to be followed by a press briefing, but Washington requested that no joint statements be made, Zelensky’s spokesperson said. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-k…
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[2025/02/20 18:22]
Zelensky-Kellogg meeting ends with no joint statements at US request, spokesperson says
The meeting in Kyiv was expected to be followed by a press briefing, but Washington requested that no joint statements be made, Zelensky's spokesperson, Serhii Nykyforov, told reporters.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
.@SecGenNATO Mark Rutte met with the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency @fbirol and the EU Commissioner for Energy @DanJoergensen noting that efforts by Allies to ramp up defence industrial production depend on reliable and affordable energy.
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We’ve collected our articles and videos to help you understand why Zelensky’s legitimacy is being questioned and how that plays into Russia’s hands. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-l…
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[2025/02/20 18:00]
Confused about Zelensky’s legitimacy?
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on Feb. 19 that President Volodymyr Zelensky was a "modestly successful comedian" turned "dictator" who "refused to have elections.Elsa Court (The Kyiv Independent)
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⚡️Ukraine needs to ‘tone it down,’ sign US minerals deal, Waltz says. “They need to tone it down and take a hard look and sign that deal,” U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz told Fox News. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-ne…
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[2025/02/20 18:07]
Ukraine needs to 'tone it down,' sign US minerals deal, Waltz says
"They need to tone it down and take a hard look and sign that deal," U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz told Fox News.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
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⚡️Explosion kills Russian occupation official in Berdiansk, Ukraine’s intelligence claims. The agency accused Yevgeny Bogdanov, deputy head of Berdiasnk’s occupation administration, of committing multiple war crimes against Ukrainian citizens. kyivindependent.com/russian-oc…
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[2025/02/20 16:54]
Explosion kills Russian occupation official in Berdiansk, Ukraine's intelligence claims
The intelligence agency accused Yevgeny Bogdanov, deputy head of Berdiasnk's occupation administration, of committing multiple war crimes against Ukrainian citizens.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️US refuses to co-sponsor UN resolution condemning Russia, resists labeling Moscow ‘aggressor’ in G7 statement, media report. “In previous years, the United States has consistently co-sponsored such resolutions in support of a just peace in Ukraine,” a source told Reuters. kyivindependent.com/us-refuses…
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[2025/02/20 15:57]
US refuses to co-sponsor UN resolution condemning Russia, resists labeling Moscow 'aggressor' in G7 statement, media report
"In previous years, the United States has consistently co-sponsored such resolutions in support of a just peace in Ukraine," a source told Reuters.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
After the Trump administration accused European allies of not pulling their weight in the support for Ukraine, the Kyiv Independent sat down with the EU’s first-ever defense commissioner, Andrius Kubilius, to discuss whether Europe is ready to step up. piped.video/watch?v=ktWklwpPMi…
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[2025/02/20 16:37]
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⚡️Ukraine moves to nationalize Ferrexpo’s mining subsidiary. Ukraine’s State Bureau of Investigation and Justice Ministry are preparing to nationalize Poltava Mining, a subsidiary of London-listed Ferrexpo, which is majority owned by oligarch Konstantin Zhevago, the SBI announced on Feb. 20. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-mo…
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[2025/02/20 16:36]
Ukraine moves to nationalize Ferrexpo's mining subsidiary
Ukraine's State Bureau of Investigation and Justice Ministry are preparing to nationalize Poltava Mining, a subsidiary of London-listed Ferrexpo, which is majority owned by oligarch Konstantin Zhevago, the SBI announced on Feb. 20.Yana Prots (The Kyiv Independent)
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HP deliberately adds 15 minutes waiting time for telephone support calls
Longer wait time designed to push print or PC consumers to digital support channels, sorry, 'self-solve' HP is trying to force consumer PC and print customers to use digital support channels by setting a minimum 15-minute wait time for anyone that phones the call center to get answers to troublesome queries.…
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HP deliberately adds 15 minutes waiting time for telephone support calls
Updated: Stalling tactics designed to push print or PC users to online support, sorry, 'self-solve'Paul Kunert (The Register)
⚡️ Kellogg meets Sybiha, Syrskyi, Yermak during Kyiv visit. Keith Kellogg met Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on Feb. 20 “to discuss ways toward a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace,” Ukraine’s top diplomat said. kyivindependent.com/kellogg-me…
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[2025/02/20 13:40]
Kellogg meets Sybiha, Syrskyi, Yermak during Kyiv visit
Keith Kellogg, U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine, met with top Ukrainian military and government officials as part of his visit to the country that began on Feb. 19.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
Valerio Verbano vive e lotta insieme a noi
Il 22 febbraio di 45 anni fa, nel 1980, Valerio Verbano veniva ucciso da un commando di neofascisti a 19 anni, davanti ai suoi genitori. Valerio era uno studente dell'Archimede e parte integrante del Collettivo autonomo della sua scuola.Radiondarossa
⚡️ EU’s Costa, von der Leyen to visit Kyiv on Feb. 24. The visit aims to reaffirm the EU’s “support to the heroic Ukrainian people and to the democratically elected President Volodymyr Zelensky,” European Council President Antonio Costa said on X. kyivindependent.com/eus-costa-…
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[2025/02/20 13:03]
EU's Costa, von der Leyen to visit Kyiv on Feb. 24
The visit aims to reaffirm the EU's "support to the heroic Ukrainian people and to the democratically elected President Volodymyr Zelensky," European Council President Antonio Costa said.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
Rearming Europe is an investment — because deterrence is cheaper than war, writes former European Commission official Philippe Legrain in his op-ed. kyivindependent.com/europe-rea…
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[2025/02/20 12:43]
Europe, rearming is cheaper than war
Europe urgently needs to rearm. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the broader threat that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s regime poses to Europe, requires nothing less. U.S.Philippe Legrain (The Kyiv Independent)
Malaysia is betting on data centers to boost its economy
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Malaysia is betting on data centers to boost its economy. But experts warn they come at a price
Johor in Malaysia is being transformed by the construction of giant data centers. The government hopes that the billions in investment as part of a global artificial intelligence boom will help it get rich by modernizing its economy.Aniruddha Ghosal (AP News)
Build your own SQLite in Rust, Part 5: Evaluating queries
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Discussion: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4…
#rust
Build your own SQLite, Part 5: Evaluating queries
In the previous posts, we've explored the SQLite file format and built a simple SQL parser. It's time to put these pieces together and implement a query evaluator! In this post, we'll lay the groundwork for evaluating SQL queries and build a query ev…Geoffrey Copin (Geoffrey Copin's blog)
USDS Engineering Director Resigns: 'This Is Not the Mission I Came to Serve'
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Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion, Ukraine has become a powerhouse producer of drones. Based on knowledge both publicly and privately sourced, we’ve has assembled a list of makers that we believe to be the biggest game in town. kyivindependent.com/10-ukraini…
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[2025/02/19 13:29]
10 Ukrainian drone makers to watch
In the three years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion, Ukraine has almost certainly become the largest producer of drones in the Western-aligned world.Kollen Post (The Kyiv Independent)
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Aging Noise Artist Remembers a Time When You Could Pull Your Penis Out at a Show and Everyone Wouldn’t Get All Weird About It
Local 46-year-old musician Tim Reddy of the seminal one-person noise/grind collective 5CrpseFckPrty complained that you could no longer whip out your schlong on stage without making everyone feel weird nowadays.Reuben Blanchard (The Hard Times)
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⚡️’We agreed to consider each other’s interests’ — Russian negotiator Ushakov on talks in Saudi Arabia. Yuri Ushakov, an advisor to Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, said it was a “very serious discussion of all the issues we wanted to touch upon.” kyivindependent.com/we-agreed-…
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[2025/02/18 12:44]
Russia, US conclude Ukraine peace talks in Saudi Arabia, Kremlin advisor says they were 'not bad'
Yuri Ushakov, an advisor to Russia's President Vladimir Putin, said it was a "very serious discussion of all the issues we wanted to touch upon."Kateryna Hodunova (The Kyiv Independent)
📰 Ukraine calls for coordinating negotiation position in peace process with EU – Zhovkva
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Ukraine calls for coordinating negotiation position in peace process with EU – Zhovkva
Ukraine will not accept any demands that Russia has tried to impose since the start of its aggression and supports coordination -- or even the development of a joint position -- with the EU in future peace negotiations. — Ukrinform.Ukrinform
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Feb. 18, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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[2025/02/18 07:04]
⚡️Ukrainian draft officer injured during violent attack in Lviv Oblast. A Ukrainian draft officer was injured in a violently attack on Feb. 17 in the city of Zhovkva in Lviv Oblast while escorting two mobilized individuals to a medical evaluation. kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-…
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[2025/02/18 05:37]
⚡️Media investigation identifies over 93,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine. The BBC and the independent outlet Mediazona have identified the names of 93,641 Russian soldiers who have been killed during the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. kyivindependent.com/media-inve…
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[2025/02/18 05:40]
⚡️Ukraine wins 30 medals at Invictus Games. Team Ukraine secured a total of 30 medals during the 2025 Invictus Games, including 12 gold, 12 silver, and six bronze medal finishes. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wi…
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[2025/02/18 04:02]
⚡️Over 10,000 applications to join military submitted by young recruits following introduction of ‘special contracts,’ Defense Ministry says. Ukraine’s military has received over 10,000 applications from volunteer recruits aged 18 to 24 following the introduction of lucrative “special contracts,” Defense Ministry Spokesperson Dmytro Lazutkin said on Ukrainian TV on Feb. 17. kyivindependent.com/over-10-00…
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[2025/02/18 03:18]
Over 10,000 applications to join military submitted by young recruits following introduction of 'special contracts,' Defense Ministry says
Ukraine's military has received over 10,000 applications from volunteer recruits aged 18 to 24 following the introduction of lucrative "special contracts," Defense Ministry Spokesperson Dmytro Lazutkin said on Ukrainian TV on Feb. 17.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️’US is saying things that are very pleasant for Putin’ — Zelensky warns against peace deal without Ukraine’s participation ahead of US-Russia meeting. President Volodymyr Zelensky warned against a hastily negotiated peace deal from the Trump administration during an interview with German media network ARD on Feb. 17, reaffirming that Ukraine would not accept a peace deal negotiated without the country’s involvement. kyivindependent.com/us-is-sayi…
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[2025/02/18 02:28]
'US is saying things that are very pleasant for Putin' — Zelensky warns against peace deal without Ukraine's participation ahead of US-Russia meeting
President Volodymyr Zelensky warned against a hastily negotiated peace deal from the Trump administration during a wide-ranging interview with German media network ARD on Feb.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
“We seek a strong and lasting peace in Ukraine,” French President Emmanuel Macron said. “To achieve this, Russia must end its aggression, and this must be accompanied by strong and credible security guarantees for the Ukrainians.” kyivindependent.com/macron-pus…
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[2025/02/18 00:44]
Macron pushes for strong security guarantees for Ukraine after talks with Trump, Zelensky
"We seek a strong and lasting peace in Ukraine," French President Emmanuel Macron said. "To achieve this, Russia must end its aggression, and this must be accompanied by strong and credible security guarantees for the Ukrainians."Olena Goncharova (The Kyiv Independent)
The Kyiv Independent’s Chris York spoke with former U.S. special representative for Ukraine negotiations Kurt Volker about the upcoming U.S.-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia. Watch here_ piped.video/watch?v=sCT6fzvHB5…
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[2025/02/17 16:40]
Ukrainian weapons startups are finally seeing an inflow of funds from Western investors who have long been intrigued by the Ukraine’s defense tech sector but have so far kept their money out of the war-torn country. kyivindependent.com/ukraines-l…
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[2025/02/17 16:28]
Ukraine’s long-awaited weapons tech investment boom is finally kicking off
Ukrainian weapons startups are finally seeing an inflow of funds from Western investors who have long been intrigued by the Ukraine's defense tech sector but have so far kept their money out of the war-torn country.Kollen Post (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Poroshenko claims Zelensky’s office requested parliament votes in exchange for avoiding sanctions. Former President and current lawmaker Petro Poroshenko on Feb. 17 accused the Presidential Office of offering to support his faction’s involvement in drafting legislation on the Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant in exchange for avoiding sanctions. kyivindependent.com/poroshenko…
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[2025/02/17 16:56]
Poroshenko claims Zelensky’s office requested parliament votes in exchange for avoiding sanctions
Poroshenko's faction opposed a recent bill to purchase two Russian-made reactors from Bulgaria for the Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant, a move Zelensky called critical for Ukraine's energy independence.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukraine calls for Europe to appoint high-level negotiator for US, Russia peace talks. Presidential Office Deputy Head Ihor Zhovkva stressed the urgency of the move, after U.S. envoy Keith Kellogg said that Europe would not be involved in peace talks. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-ca…
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[2025/02/17 18:35]
Ukraine calls for Europe to appoint high-level negotiator for US, Russia peace talks
Presidential Office Deputy Head Ihor Zhovkva stressed the urgency of appointing a European representative, saying, "It should be a quickly made decision. I hope right after the Paris meeting. We should act, not reflect."Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Up to 30,000 European troops reportedly could be deployed to monitor Ukraine ceasefire, Washington Post reports. According to the Post, the estimated troop numbers emerged in response to a U.S. questionnaire sent to European countries asking them to assess their capabilities to support Kyiv. kyivindependent.com/up-to-30-0…
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[2025/02/17 18:04]
Up to 30,000 European troops reportedly could be deployed to monitor Ukraine ceasefire, Washington Post reports
According to the publication, the estimated troop numbers emerged in response to a U.S. questionnaire sent to European countries asking them to assess their capabilities to support Kyiv.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️’Hot phase’ of war in Ukraine may ‘end soon’ with new US leadership, Russian UN envoy says. Vasily Nebeznya claimed that a ceasefire and freezing hostilities alone would not resolve the conflict, outlining Moscow’s conditions for a settlement. kyivindependent.com/russias-un…
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[2025/02/17 19:40]
'Hot phase' of war in Ukraine may 'end soon' with new US leadership, Russian UN envoy says
Russia's UN Representative Vasily Nebenzya claimed that a ceasefire and freezing hostilities alone would not resolve the conflict, outlining Moscow's conditions for a settlement.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
The Kyiv Independent asked Ambassador Kurt Volker, who served as the U.S. special representative for Ukraine negotiations in 2017-2019, for his thoughts on US-Russia Ukraine peace talks in Saudi Arabia. kyivindependent.com/an-experts…
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[2025/02/17 19:44]
Kurt Volker's guide to US-Russia Ukraine peace talks in Saudi Arabia
After years of political isolation sparked by the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, U.S. and Russian officials will meet in Saudi Arabia this week to discuss how to bring an end to the war.Chris York (The Kyiv Independent)
Russia’s Lavrov rules out territorial concessions as part of Ukraine peace talks; Ukraine strikes Ilsky Oil Refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai, SBU source says; and more. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wa…
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[2025/02/17 20:50]
Ukraine war latest: Russia's Lavrov rules out territorial concessions as part of Ukraine peace talks
Key developments on Feb. 17: * Russia's Lavrov rules out territorial concessions as part of Ukraine peace talks * Ukraine strikes Ilsky Oil Refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai, SBU source says * Up to 30,000 European troops reportedly c…The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukraine ‘progresses meaningfully’ in talks on foreign troop presence, Zelensky says. Zelensky described the development as a concrete step beyond diplomatic discussions, signalling a shift toward tangible international security cooperation. kyivindependent.com/foreign-mi…
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[2025/02/17 16:08]
Ukraine 'progresses meaningfully' in talks on foreign troop presence, Zelensky says
Zelensky described the development as a concrete step beyond diplomatic discussions, signaling a shift toward tangible international security cooperation.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
Speaking to journalists in Brussels on Feb. 17, U.S. special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, confirmed his travel plans, saying he would first head to Warsaw on the following day before taking a night train to Kyiv. kyivindependent.com/us-envoy-k…
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[2025/02/17 22:51]
US envoy Kellogg to visit Ukraine on Feb. 19
Speaking to journalists in Brussels on Feb. 17, U.S. special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg confirmed his travel plans, saying he would first head to Warsaw on the following day before taking a night train to Kyiv.Olena Goncharova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ ‘Drone sanctions’ — Ukraine strikes Ilsky Oil Refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai, SBU source says. Residents earlier posted videos on social media purportedly showing explosions at the refinery in the Seversky district of Krasnodar Krai. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-hi…
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[2025/02/17 11:31]
⚡️Russia close to deal with Syria for post-Assad military presence, Bloomberg reports. In exchange for maintaining its military facilities, Moscow may assist Damascus in countering the Islamic State group, which remains active in eastern Syria. kyivindependent.com/russia-clo…
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[2025/02/17 15:21]
Russia close to deal with Syria for post-Assad military presence, Bloomberg reports
The Kremlin is seeking continued access to the naval base in Tartus and the Khmeimim airbase, which have served as key military footholds in the region.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
📰 Putin 'wants to stop fighting,' Trump says, dismisses Russia's territorial ambitions
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Putin 'wants to stop fighting,' Trump says, dismisses Russia's territorial ambitions
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Feb. 16 that he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin "wants to stop fighting" Russia's war in Ukraine, dismissing Moscow's territorial ambitions in the embattled country.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
Predatori sessuali affittano. Intervista a Valeria Fonte - DINAMOpress
Roma è una città difficile. La crisi abitativa è fuori controllo, le persone che già si trovano ai margini vengono spinte sempre più al di fuori con il pretesto del decoro.Benedetta (DINAMOpress)
Quadrell: TV-Debatte mit Scholz, Merz, Habeck und Weidel
Die vier Kanzlerkandidaten von SPD, Union, Grünen und AfD trafen sieben Tage vor der Bundestagswahl im TV aufeinander - ein zweistündiger, heftiger Schlagabtausch.Christoph Strack (Deutsche Welle)
#spiderforest #webcomic #webcomics #sarilho #comic |
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Ch8p13 – O Sarilho
Post-apocalyptic action/sci-fi comics about future romans who find an alien creature and have to deal with the international consequences of the discovery.sarilho.net
#ArtHistory #Rijksmuseum #Maps
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💳 ■ Adiós al queso brie y camembert: "Están al borde de la extinción por un colapso inminente" ■ Han llegado a un punto de no retorno.
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Adiós al queso brie y camembert: "Están al borde de la extinción por un colapso inminente"
La subida de temperaturas y los fenómenos climáticos extremos debido al cambio climático afectan, cada vez mas, a los productos que consumimos de forma habitual.Redacción HuffPost (El HuffPost)
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The library, Odessa, Russia (i.e., Ukraine) between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900. Views of architecture and other sites primarily in Poland, Russia, and the Ukraine
#Odessa #Russia #Ukraine #Poland #photography #historicalPhotos
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⚡️Success already ‘feels possible’ after start of collaboration with US officials, Zelensky says. President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Feb. 15 that success “already feels possible” as his administration begins collaborations with U.S. President Donald Trump’s team. “We have started working with President Trump’s team and we already feel that success is possible. It is the U.S. that the world now looks to as a force that can not only stop the war, but also help ensure the reliability of peace after the war,” Zelensky wrote on Telegram. kyivindependent.com/success-al…
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[2025/02/16 06:24]
Success already 'feels possible' after start of collaboration with US officials, Zelensky says
President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Feb. 15 that success “already feels possible” as his administration begins working on negotiations with U.S. President Donald Trump’s team to end the war.Sonya Bandouil (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️G7 leaders: Future sanctions hinged on Russia’s ‘good faith efforts’ during peace talks. The Group of Seven (G7) countries agreed to link any future tightening of sanctions against Russia to the progress of upcoming peace negotiations, after a meeting on Feb. 15. kyivindependent.com/g7-leaders…
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[2025/02/16 04:02]
⚡️France to host emergency summit on Ukraine as Trump administration and Russian officials set to begin peace negotiations without Europe. European leaders are set to gather in Paris on Feb. 17 for an emergency summit over concerns that the U.S. is advancing peace talks with Russia without Europe, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski announced on Feb. 15. kyivindependent.com/france-to-…
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[2025/02/16 02:08]
⚡️US requests European countries to draft proposals outlining post-war security assurances for Ukraine, FT reports. The U.S. has asked European countries to outline their potential security and peacekeeping contributions to Ukraine as part of any future peace negotiations with Russia, the Financial Times reported on Feb. 15, citing undisclosed sources. kyivindependent.com/us-request…
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[2025/02/16 00:41]
⚡️Trump’s call to Putin was a mistake, Polish FM says. U.S. President Donald Trump’s phone call to Russian President Vladimir Putin was a mistake, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said at the Munich Security Conference on Feb. 15. “There is nothing more dangerous than an empty guarantee,” he said. kyivindependent.com/trumps-cal…
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[2025/02/15 23:34]
Trump's call to Putin was a mistake, Polish FM says
U.S. President Donald Trump's phone call to Russian President Vladimir Putin was a mistake, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said at the Munich Security Conference on Feb. 15.Volodymyr Ivanyshyn (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Official denies Ukraine will participate in Russia-US meeting in Saudi Arabia. Mykhailo Podolyak, an advisor to President Volodymyr Zelensky, denied on Feb. 15 that Ukraine will participate in an upcoming meeting between Russia and the United States in Saudi Arabia. kyivindependent.com/official-d…
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[2025/02/15 22:35]
⚡️Senior US diplomat visits Belarus, three political prisoners released, NYT reports. U.S. Deputy Assistant State Secretary Christopher W. Smith visited Belarus alongside two other U.S. officials in an unannounced meeting on Feb. 12, the New York Times reported, potentially ending Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko’s isolation from the West. kyivindependent.com/senior-us-…
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[2025/02/15 21:35]
⚡Trump team heading to Saudi Arabia for Ukraine-Russia peace talks, Politico reports. Senior U.S. officials are heading to Saudi Arabia for peace talks with Russian and Ukrainian representatives, Politico reported on Feb. 15, citing a Republican lawmaker and two U.S. officials familiar with the meeting. kyivindependent.com/trump-team…
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[2025/02/15 20:30]
⚡️State Secretary Rubio holds phone call with Russia’s Lavrov. U.S. State Secretary Marco Rubio held a phone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Feb. 15, just days after U.S. President Donald Trump spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin. kyivindependent.com/state-secr…
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[2025/02/15 19:50]
State Secretary Rubio holds phone call with Russia's Lavrov
"Both sides expressed a mutual willingness to engage on key international issues, including the situation in Ukraine," the readout from the Russian Foreign Ministry read.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
Ukraine’s drop in the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index signals stagnation in anti-corruption efforts, underscoring the need for systemic change amid the ongoing war and EU integration commitments, writes Andrii Borovyk in his op-ed. kyivindependent.com/a-slipping…
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[2025/02/15 18:52]
A slipping CPI score signals Ukraine’s anti-corruption efforts are stagnating
Another year has passed, and we are once again analyzing Ukraine’s position in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). This year, Ukraine lost one point, now with 35 out of 100 possible points, ranking 105th out of 180 countries.Andrii Borovyk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡As little as 1,000 Russian troops left in Transnistria, Zelensky says. Russia has greatly reduced its troop presence in Transnistria, leaving only 1,000-1,500 troops in the region, President Volodymyr Zelensky said at the Munich Security Conference on Feb. 15. “There were 5,500 or 6,000 (Russian troops), now there are far less,” Zelensky said, according to Kyiv Independent journalists attending the conference. “We believe that there are about 2,500 troops left there today. To be honest, I believe there are (closer to) 1,000-1,500 Russians left.” kyivindependent.com/only-1500-…
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[2025/02/15 21:13]
As little as 1,000 Russian troops left in Transnistria, Zelensky says
Russian-controlled Transnistria has hosted Russian forces for decades following the collapse of the Soviet Union. Russian troops have guarded the region, stalling any attempts for reintegration with Moldova.Volodymyr Ivanyshyn (The Kyiv Independent)
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