These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of June 15, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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⚡️Kyiv Pride march takes place, gathers international representatives, faces counterprotesters. Kyiv Pride held a parade with over 1,500 participants in the Ukrainian capital on June 14, which was met with counterprotests. kyivindependent.com/kyiv-pride…
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Kyiv Pride march takes place, gathers international representatives, faces counterprotesters
Kyiv Pride held a parade with over 1,500 participants in the Ukrainian capital on June 16 and was met with counterprotests.Volodymyr Ivanyshyn (The Kyiv Independent)
theverge.com/command-line-news…
Inside Mark Zuckerberg’s AI hiring spree
Meta’s CEO is personally recruiting top AI talent to reboot Llama and build a new “superintelligence” lab, offering massive pay and direct access to him. His $14.3 billion hire of Scale AI CEO Alexandr Wang is the most expensive in tech history.Alex Heath (The Verge)
⚡️Ukrainian drones destroy Russian air defense systems in occupied Zaporizhzhia Oblast, military intelligence says. Ukraine’s military intelligence destroyed three Russian air defense systems using drones in the occupied Zaporizhzhia Oblast on June 14. kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-…
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Ukrainian drones destroy Russian air defense systems in occupied Zaporizhzhia Oblast, military intelligence says
Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) destroyed three Russian air defense systems using drones in the occupied Zaporizhzhia Oblast on June 14, HUR says.Volodymyr Ivanyshyn (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Putin, Trump hold phone call, Russia’s Ushakov claims. U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call, Putin’s foreign policy aide, Yuri Ushakov said on June 14. kyivindependent.com/putin-trum…
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Putin, Trump hold phone call, discuss Ukraine, Middle East conflict
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call on June 14 in which the two leaders discussed Ukraine and the conflict between Israel and Iran.Volodymyr Ivanyshyn (The Kyiv Independent)
With Russia now holding over 200 square kilometers in Sumy Oblast, evaluations of the operation are torn between it being a limited escalation of fighting in the border zone or a major new Russian push, writes nitter.oksocial.net/francisjfa… . kyivindependent.com/from-buffe…
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[2025/06/14 15:03]
From buffer zone to new front: Russia pushes deeper into Sumy Oblast
In March 2025, as Ukrainian forces made their final retreat from Sudzha in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, new grey spots began to appear on open-source maps on the other side of the state border, in Ukraine’s Sumy Oblast.Francis Farrell (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukraine arrests two suspects accused of extorting foreign defense supplier. The suspects allegedly demanded $200,000 in exchange for facilitating the successful adoption of five radio electronic warfare systems provided to Ukraine at no cost. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-ar…
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[2025/06/14 15:05]
Ukraine arrests two suspects accused of extorting foreign defense supplier
The suspects allegedly demanded $200,000 in exchange for facilitating the successful testing and adoption of five radio electronic warfare systems provided to Ukraine at no cost.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Nine Ukrainian students hospitalized after deadly bus crash in France. The group, made up of students and teachers, was returning from an academic exchange when their bus veered off the road in the Sarthe department of France on June 13. kyivindependent.com/nine-ukrai…
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[2025/06/14 14:34]
Nine Ukrainian students hospitalized after deadly bus crash in France
The group, made up of students and teachers from Chernivtsi Oblast, was returning from an academic exchange when their bus veered off the road in the Sarthe department of France on June 13.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
A “two week” deadline imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump to see if Russia is serious about peace in Ukraine has come and gone, with Moscow’s escalation of attacks on civilians during this period failing to draw any condemnation from the White House. kyivindependent.com/trump-impo…
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[2025/06/14 13:48]
Trump gave Putin a ‘two-week’ deadline to consider peace in Ukraine. Instead, Russia just launched more drones.
A "two week" deadline imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump to see if Russia is serious about peace in Ukraine has come and gone, with Moscow's escalation of attacks on civilians during this period failing to draw the slightest condemnation from the…Yuliia Taradiuk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukraine, Russia conduct fourth prisoner exchange this week. “Today, among those returning to Ukraine, many have been in captivity since 2022,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-ru…
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[2025/06/14 11:54]
Ukraine, Russia conduct fourth prisoner exchange this week
"Today, among those returning to Ukraine, many have been in captivity since 2022," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukraine repatriates bodies of 1,200 citizens in latest swap with Russia. The Coordination Headquarters said the bodies, which Russian authorities claim belong to Ukrainian nationals, were returned as part of an ongoing phased exchange process. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-re…
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[2025/06/14 11:11]
Ukraine repatriates bodies of 1,200 citizens in latest swap with Russia
The Coordination Headquarters for Prisoners of War said the bodies, which Russian authorities claim belong to Ukrainian nationals, were returned as part of an ongoing phased exchange process.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukraine aims to boost drone intercept capabilities after record Russian attacks. Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said he held a meeting focused on strengthening defenses against Russian strike drones. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-ai…
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[2025/06/14 09:58]
Ukraine aims to boost drone intercept capabilities after record Russian attacks
Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said he held a meeting focused on strengthening defenses against Russian strike drones, particularly Iranian-designed Shahed drones used by Russian forces to target Ukrainian cities.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
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⚡️Drones reportedly hit major Russian chemical and fuel industry plants overnight. Drones struck 2 industrial plants in Russia overnight, targeting a nitrogen fertilizer producer in Stavropol Krai and a fuel catalyst facility in Samara Oblast. kyivindependent.com/drones-tar…
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[2025/06/14 08:12]
Ukraine confirms drone strikes on Russian chemical plants tied to explosives production
"As part of efforts to reduce (Russia's) ability to produce explosives and ammunition, the Ukrainian Armed Forces' drone systems, in coordination with other Defense Forces units, struck critical facilities of Russia's military-industrial complex over…Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russian attacks kill at least 3, injure 10 across Ukraine over past day. According to Ukraine’s Air Force, Russia launched 58 attack drones, primarily Shahed-type UAVs, and decoys from multiple directions. kyivindependent.com/russian-at…
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[2025/06/14 07:38]
Russian attacks kill at least 3, injure 11 across Ukraine over past day
According to Ukraine's Air Force, Russia launched 58 attack drones, primarily Shahed-type UAVs, and decoys from multiple directions.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Update: Casualties increase as Iran, Israel continue exchanging strikes. Iran & Israel continued to exchange attacks on June 14, more than 24 hours after Israel attacked Iran’s nuclear sites. Civilian casualties have been reported in both countries. kyivindependent.com/iran-israe…
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[2025/06/14 05:00]
Casualties increase as Iran, Israel continue exchanging strikes
Iran and Israel continued to exchange attacks on June 14, more than 24 hours after Israel launched its first strikes on Iran's nuclear sites and military leadership. Civilian casualties have been reported in both countries.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️US opposes lowering G7 cap on Russian oil, Bloomberg reports. The United States is opposing a push by other G7 members to lower the price cap on Russian oil from $60 to $45 per barrel, ahead of the group’s summit in Canada. kyivindependent.com/us-opposes…
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[2025/06/14 04:04]
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of June 14, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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[2025/06/14 07:19]
⚡️Russian Su-25 jet reportedly crashes in Donetsk Oblast. kyivindependent.com/russian-su…
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[2025/06/13 20:35]
Russian Su-25 jet reportedly crashes in Donetsk Oblast
A Russian SU-25 fighter jet reportedly crashed over Donetsk Oblast on June 13, Russian social media channels reported.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
Israel’s “preemptive” strikes against Iran targeting the country’s nuclear program and killing top military officials could have far-reaching implications for Ukraine and could boost Russia’s ability to continue its full-scale invasion. kyivindependent.com/what-israe…
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[2025/06/13 19:21]
Israel-Iran war could provide economic boost Russia needs to continue fight against Ukraine
Israel's "preemptive" strikes against Iran targeting the country's nuclear program and killing top military officials could have far-reaching implications for Ukraine and could boost Russia's ability to continue its full-scale invasion, experts have …Chris York (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Iran retaliates by launching ‘hundreds’ of missiles towards Israel, injuring at least 7. kyivindependent.com/iran-retal…
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[2025/06/13 19:22]
Ukrainian MiG-29 strikes Russian drone hub, ammo depot in Zaporizhzhia direction, releases video; Ukrainian military denies NYT claims about Russian presence in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast; and more. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wa…
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[2025/06/13 19:23]
Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian MiG-29 strikes Russian drone hub, ammo depot in Zaporizhzhia direction, releases video
Key developments on June 13: * Ukrainian MiG-29 strikes Russian drone hub, ammo depot in Zaporizhzhia direction, releases video * Ukrainian military denies NYT claims about Russian presence in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast * Russia preparing strategic re…The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Without a hint of irony, Putin offers condolences for ‘civilian casualties’ in Iran, condemns Israel’s ‘violations’ of UN Charter. Russia has killed tens of thousands of Ukrainian civilians, and the true extent of the death toll is simply not known. kyivindependent.com/while-stri…
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[2025/06/13 18:49]
Without a hint of irony, Putin offers condolences for 'civilian casualties' in Iran, condemns Israel's 'violations' of UN Charter
The conversations took place just hours after Russia launched its own missile and drone assault on Ukraine.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Ukrainian military denies NYT claims about Russian presence in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. To date, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast — a major industrial region in central Ukraine — has not seen confirmed Russian ground incursions. kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-…
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[2025/06/13 15:42]
⚡️ Russia may provoke crisis in Transnistria ahead of Moldova’s elections, Sandu warns. “All these years, Russia has been using the residents of Transnistria and can provoke an even greater crisis at any moment,” Moldovan President Maia Sandu said. kyivindependent.com/russia-may…
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[2025/06/13 14:51]
Russia may provoke crisis in Transnistria ahead of Moldova's elections, Sandu warns
"All these years, Russia has been using the residents of Transnistria and can provoke an even greater crisis at any moment," Moldovan President Maia Sandu said.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Europe must prepare for US scaling down support for Ukraine, Pistorius says. “Yes, that’s right. That would be so and we have to deal with that,” Boris Pistorius told journalists in response to a question about a potential U.S. pullback. kyivindependent.com/europe-mus…
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[2025/06/13 12:44]
Europe must prepare for US scaling down support for Ukraine, Pistorius says
"Yes, that's right. That would be so and we have to deal with that," German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius told journalists in response to a question about a potential U.S. pullback.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ ‘At a critical time’ — Zelensky appoints new head of Ukraine’s mission to NATO. President Volodymyr Zelensky on June 13 appointed Aliona Hetmanchuk as the head of Ukraine’s mission to NATO, replacing Nataliia Halibarenko. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-a…
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[2025/06/13 12:19]
'At a critical time' — Zelensky appoints new head of Ukraine's mission to NATO
The appointment came "at a critical time for the future of Ukraine, for the future of NATO itself, and, of course, for Ukraine's future in NATO. I realize the responsibility," Aliona Hetmanchuk said on her Facebook page on June 13.Yuliia Taradiuk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Update: Israel intercepts Iranian drones launched in response to air strikes, IDF says. Iran launched over 100 drones against Israel, all of which were intercepted outside of Israeli airspace, Ynet News reported, citing the Israeli military. kyivindependent.com/iran-repor…
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[2025/06/13 11:39]
Iran reportedly launches over 100 drones at Israel in response to air strikes
Iranian drones will take several hours to reach their targets, and the Israel Defense Forces are working to shoot them down, IDF spokesperson Effie Defrin said.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Update: Russian military hardware hit during strikes on Crimea, partisans claim. kyivindependent.com/explosions…
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[2025/06/13 11:45]
Russian military equipment reportedly hit in Ukrainian drone attack against Crimea
The Crimean Wind Telegram channel reported a hit in Simferopol, Crimea's capital, sharing a photo of a plume of smoke rising in the vicinity of a local power station and of the village of Perevalne.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ After Israel’s strikes, Ukraine calls Iran ‘source of problems’ but warns against destabilization. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-re…
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[2025/06/13 11:06]
After Israel's strikes, Ukraine says Iran 'source of problems' but warns against destabilization
Ukraine on June 13 expressed concern over the security situation in the Middle East after Israeli air strikes against Iran, but stressed that Tehran remains a "source of problems" in the region "and beyond."Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukraine receives fifth tranche of EU aid from frozen Russian assets, PM confirms. Ukraine has received another 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) in macro-financial assistance from the European Union as part of a G7 loan, Denys Shmyhal announced. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-re…
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[2025/06/13 10:40]
Ukraine receives 5th tranche of EU aid from frozen Russian assets, PM confirms
Ukraine has received another 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) in macro-financial assistance from the European Union as part of a G7 loan, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on June 13.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russia condemns Israel’s strike on Iran as ‘unprovoked aggression’. Moscow, which currently wages the largest war on the European continent since WWII, condemned Israel’s attack as an “unprovoked aggression,” saying it had violated the U.N. Charter. kyivindependent.com/russia-con…
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Russia condemns Israel's strike on Iran as 'unprovoked aggression'
Moscow, which currently wages the largest war on the European continent since World War II, condemned Israel's attack as an "unprovoked aggression," saying it had violated the U.N. Charter.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Amid Moscow’s war in Ukraine, Trump wonders why ‘everybody hates’ Russia. “He (Vladimir Putin) fought with us in World War II… and now everybody hates Russia and loves Germany and Japan. It’s a strange world,” U.S. President Donald Trump said. kyivindependent.com/trump-prai…
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Amid Moscow's war in Ukraine, Trump wonders why 'everybody hates' Russia
"He (Russian President Vladimir Putin) fought with us in World War II… and now everybody hates Russia and loves Germany and Japan. It's a strange world," U.S. President Donald Trump said.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Explosions reported in Russian-occupied Crimea amid alleged Ukrainian drone strikes. Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed its air defenses shot down 125 Ukrainian drones overnight on June 13, including 70 over Crimea and one over the Black Sea. kyivindependent.com/explosions…
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[2025/06/13 09:12]
Russian military equipment reportedly hit in Ukrainian drone attack against Crimea
The Crimean Wind Telegram channel reported a hit in Simferopol, Crimea's capital, sharing a photo of a plume of smoke rising in the vicinity of a local power station and of the village of Perevalne.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Oil prices surge after Israeli strike on Iran. The price spike threatens to undermine Western efforts to choke off a vital revenue stream for Russia, which relies heavily on oil profits to sustain its war in Ukraine. kyivindependent.com/oil-prices…
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⚡️Russia kills at least 4, injures 24 across Ukraine over past day. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, Russia targeted the country with 55 drones, as well as four Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles. kyivindependent.com/russia-kil…
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[2025/06/13 07:20]
Russia kills at least 4, injures 24 across Ukraine over past day
According to the Ukrainian Air Force, Russia targeted the country with 55 Shahed-type attack drones and decoy unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), as well as four Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles launched from Russian territory.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ US ready to defend itself, Israel if Iran responds to Israeli air strikes, Trump says. U.S. President Donald Trump said on June 13 that he was aware of Israel’s plans to conduct strikes on Iran in advance, Fox News reported. kyivindependent.com/us-ready-t…
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[2025/06/13 06:47]
US ready to defend itself, Israel if Iran responds to Israeli air strikes, Trump says
U.S. President Donald Trump said on June 13 that he was aware of Israel's plans to conduct strikes on Iran in advance and that Washington is watching for any signs of retaliation by Tehran, Fox News reported.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Iran reportedly launches over 100 drones at Israel in response to air strikes. Iranian drones will take several hours to reach their targets, and the Israel Defense Forces are working to shoot them down, IDF spokesperson Effie Defrin said. kyivindependent.com/iran-repor…
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⚡️NATO to strengthen missile defenses in Eastern Europe to counter Russian threats, Bloomberg reports. For the first time, NATO is reportedly considering combining the alliance’s ballistic missile shield with other integrated missile defense assets. kyivindependent.com/nato-to-st…
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[2025/06/13 06:02]
NATO to strengthen missile defenses in Eastern Europe to counter Russian threats, Bloomberg reports
For the first time, member states of NATO are reportedly considering combining the alliance's ballistic missile shield with other integrated missile defense assets.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of June 13, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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[2025/06/13 05:06]
⚡️Ukraine secures return of 5 children from Russia, Russian-occupied territories. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-se…
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[2025/06/13 04:48]
Ukraine secures return of 5 children from Russia, Russian-occupied territories
Ukraine successfully brought back five children who had been forcibly taken to Russia as well as Russian-occupied territory, Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak announced on June 12.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️’They are not so successful’ — Zelensky rejects claims of major Russian advances. President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected claims of Russian advance as “a Russian narrative,” insisting that Ukraine has been holding off the offensive for nearly 3 weeks. kyivindependent.com/they-are-n…
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[2025/06/12 09:30]
'They are not so successful' — Zelensky rejects claims of major Russian advances
President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected claims of Russian advance as "a Russian narrative," insisting that Ukraine's forces have been holding off a renewed offensive for nearly three weeks.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Russia using peace talks to stall US sanctions, Zelensky says. “It’s important for them to show (U.S. President Donald) Trump that there is a diplomatic bridge between Ukraine and Russia,” President Volodymyr Zelensky told Bild. kyivindependent.com/russia-usi…
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[2025/06/12 08:27]
Russia 'lying to Trump,' using peace talks to stall US sanctions, Zelensky says
"It's important for them to show (U.S. President Donald) Trump that there is a diplomatic bridge between Ukraine and Russia," President Volodymyr Zelensky told Bild.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Death toll of Russia’s June 7 strike on Kharkiv rises to 5. The death toll of a Russian attack on the northeastern city of Kharkiv on June 7 has risen to five, as two more bodies were found in the rubble, Governor Oleh Syniehubov said on June 12. kyivindependent.com/death-toll…
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[2025/06/12 09:05]
Ucraina oggi: tra logoramento, menzogne e la necessità di un cambio di rotta
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Ucraina oggi: tra logoramento, menzogne e la necessità di un cambio di rotta - Kulturjam
Nel conflitto ucraino, propaganda e logoramento militare dominano la scena. Mentre la Russia avanza con strategia e ricambio ai vertici, l’Ucraina è stremata. L’Occidente vacilla.Zela Santi (Kulturjam.it)
⚡️Russia killed at least 3, injured 37 across Ukraine over past day. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, Russian forces launched 63 drones, including Shaheds and other unmanned aerial systems. kyivindependent.com/russian-at…
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[2025/06/12 07:57]
Russia killed at least 3, injured 37 across Ukraine over past day
According to the Ukrainian Air Force, Russian forces launched 63 drones, including Shaheds and other unmanned aerial systems, from multiple directions, including Kursk, Orel, Millerovo, and occupied Crimea.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Ukraine strikes Russian electronics plant in Moscow Oblast, military says. Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces attacked the Rezonit Technopark in Russia’s Moscow Oblast overnight, with explosions reported at the facility, the Ukrainian military said. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-st…
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[2025/06/12 06:54]
Ukraine strikes Russian electronics plant in Moscow Oblast, military says
The facility assembles circuit boards and electronics for the Russian military-industrial complex, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces said.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️With only 2 weeks of funding left, US group tracking Russian abduction of Ukrainian children prepares to shut down. “Right now, we are running on fumes,” Nathaniel Raymond, the lab’s executive director, told CNN. kyivindependent.com/with-only-…
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[2025/06/12 06:33]
With only 2 weeks of funding left, US group tracking Russian abduction of Ukrainian children prepares to shut down
"Right now, we are running on fumes," Nathaniel Raymond, the lab's executive director, told CNN. "As of July 1, we lay off all of our staff across Ukraine and other teams, and our work tracking the kids officially ends."Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Zelensky holds first meeting with Romania’s new president Dan. President Volodymyr Zelensky hosted a trilateral meeting with Moldovan President Maia Sandu and newly elected Romanian President Nicusor Dan. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-h…
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[2025/06/12 05:55]
⚡️ German Defense Minister Pistorius arrives in Ukraine to discuss military aid. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius arrived in Kyiv on June 12 to meet Ukrainian leaders and discuss future defense support, DPA news agency reported. kyivindependent.com/german-def…
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[2025/06/12 06:05]
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of June 12, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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[2025/06/12 05:43]
⚡️ Rubio congratulates Russian people on Russia Day. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated the Russian people on June 12, Russia’s National Day, and expressed a desire for “constructive engagement” to bring peace to Ukraine. kyivindependent.com/rubio-cong…
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[2025/06/12 05:36]
Rubio congratulates Russian people on Russia Day
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated the Russian people on June 12, Russia's National Day, and expressed a desire for "constructive engagement" to bring peace to Ukraine.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Partisan group destroys Russian military truck in occupied Ukraine, allegedly killing soldiers, Atesh claims. A Russian military truck was destroyed, allegedly killing “several occupiers” on June 12, the Atesh partisan group claimed. kyivindependent.com/partisan-g…
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[2025/06/12 05:00]
Partisan group destroys Russian military truck in occupied Ukraine, allegedly killing soldiers, Atesh claims
A Russian Ural military truck was destroyed, allegedly killing "several occupiers" near occupied Melitopol overnight on June 12, the pro-Ukrainian Atesh partisan group claimed.Volodymyr Ivanyshyn (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Update: 14 injured in Russian drone attack on Kharkiv, day after fatal drone bombardment. Fourteen are injured, including 4 children, as a result of a Russian drone attack on Kharkiv overnight on June 12. kyivindependent.com/12-injured…
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[2025/06/12 04:33]
15 injured in Russian drone attack on Kharkiv, day after fatal drone bombardment
A Russian drone attack on Kharkiv overnight on June 12 injured 15 people, including at least four children, authorities reported.Volodymyr Ivanyshyn (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️EU could impose Russian oil price cap without US support, Kallas says. The European Union can impose an additional price cap on Russian oil without U.S. support, EU High Representative Kaja Kallas said at the Brussels Forum on June 11. kyivindependent.com/eu-could-i…
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⚡️12 injured in Russian drone attack on Kharkiv, day after fatal drone bombardment. Twelve are injured, including 4 children, as a result of a Russian drone attack on Kharkiv overnight on June 12. kyivindependent.com/12-injured…
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[2025/06/12 02:12]
15 injured in Russian drone attack on Kharkiv, day after fatal drone bombardment
A Russian drone attack on Kharkiv overnight on June 12 injured 15 people, including at least four children, authorities reported.Volodymyr Ivanyshyn (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russia boasts world’s top nuclear force, must improve ground forces, Putin claims. Russian President Vladimir Putin on June 11 claimed that Moscow possesses the world’s most advanced nuclear systems but must significantly strengthen its ground forces. kyivindependent.com/russia-boa…
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[2025/06/12 01:33]
Russia boasts world's top nuclear force, must improve ground forces, Putin claims
Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed that Moscow possesses the world's most advanced nuclear systems but must strengthen its ground forces.Volodymyr Ivanyshyn (The Kyiv Independent)
Over half a million Americans are signed up to go to #NoKings events on Saturday. Join tomorrow night’s pre-mobilization call to discuss best practices, messaging guidance, and much more:
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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on June 11 stood by the administration’s approach, portraying a U.S.-brokered peace deal as a sign of strength and admitting that any agreement would inevitably leave “plenty of people on both sides” dissatisfied. kyivindependent.com/republican…
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[2025/06/12 00:01]
⚡️Casualties mount after Russia’s June 7 strike on Kharkiv. The total confirmed death toll stands at five as of June 11 when first responders recovered the bodies of three women from the rubble of an enterprise hit during the strike. kyivindependent.com/russia-bom…
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[2025/06/11 22:40]
Casualties mount after Russia’s June 7 strike on Kharkiv
Russia attacked the city of Kharkiv with KAB guided bombs the evening of June 7, killing a woman and a man and injuring at least 18 people. The total confirmed death toll stands at five as of June 11.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russian attacks kill 4, injure 73 across Ukraine over past day. Ukraine’s Air Force reported that Russia deployed 85 attack drones, including Shahed-type UAVs and decoy drones, along with one Iskander-M ballistic missile. kyivindependent.com/russian-at…
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[2025/06/11 07:24]
Russian attacks kill 4, injure 73 across Ukraine over past day
Ukraine's Air Force reported that Russia deployed 85 attack drones, including Shahed-type UAVs and decoy drones, along with one Iskander-M ballistic missile launched from Russia's Kursk Oblast.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️US-Russia talks to be held in Moscow ‘very soon,’ Russian ambassador claims. “I can confirm that the next round of negotiations between the delegations will take place very soon in Moscow,” Russian Ambassador to the U.S. Alexander Darchiev said. kyivindependent.com/us-russia-…
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[2025/06/11 06:28]
US-Russia talks to be held in Moscow 'very soon,' Russian ambassador claims
"I can confirm that the next round of negotiations between the delegations will take place very soon in Moscow," Russian Ambassador to the United States Alexander Darchiev said.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
Important document by Bridging Divides Institute ahead of Saturday’s protest:
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These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of June 11, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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[2025/06/11 05:38]
⚡️Fire, explosions reported at gunpowder plant in Russia’s Tambov Oblast amid drone attack. kyivindependent.com/fire-explo…
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[2025/06/11 03:48]
Fire, explosions reported at gunpowder plant in Russia's Tambov Oblast amid drone attack
A large fire reportedly broke out at a gunpowder plant in the town of Kotovsk in Russia's Tambov Oblast overnight on June 10, Russian Telegram channels reported.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russian jet suspected of violating Finnish airspace, Defense Ministry says. The alleged violation occurred on June 10 near the city of Porvoo, located about 50 km east of Helsinki, according to the Finnish Defense Ministry. kyivindependent.com/russian-je…
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[2025/06/11 02:32]
Russian jet suspected of violating Finnish airspace, Defense Ministry says
The alleged violation occurred near the city of Porvoo, located about 50 km east of Helsinki, according to the Finnish Defense Ministry.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Slovak PM threatens to veto 18th sanctions package against Russia over energy concerns. kyivindependent.com/slovak-pm-…
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[2025/06/11 01:50]
Slovak PM threatens to veto 18th sanctions package against Russia over energy concerns
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said that he would block additional sanctions unless the EU finds "a real solution to the crisis situation that Slovakia would face following a complete halt in the supply of gas, oil, and nuclear fuel from Russia."Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Update: 2 killed, 54 injured in large-scale drone attack on Kharkiv. The number of injured victims has risen to 54, including eight children, in the large-scale overnight drone attack on Kharkiv, regional Governor Oleh Syniehubov said. kyivindependent.com/massive-ru…
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[2025/06/11 01:21]
Massive Russian drone attack kills 2, injures at least 60 in Kharkiv
Russia attacked homes and apartment buildings in Kharkiv with drones overnight on June 11, killing at least two people and injuring 60 others, including nine children, authorities reported.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
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⚡Update: Drone attack on Kharkiv kills 2, injures 37. The number of injured victims from an overnight Russian drone attack on a residential building in Kharkiv has risen to at least 37, including five children, officials said. kyivindependent.com/massive-ru…
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[2025/06/11 00:19]
Massive Russian drone attack kills 2, injures at least 60 in Kharkiv
Russia attacked homes and apartment buildings in Kharkiv with drones overnight on June 11, killing at least two people and injuring 60 others, including nine children, authorities reported.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Massive Russian drone attack kills 2, injures at least 28 in Kharkiv. The attack struck a five-story residential building, leaving 15 apartments in flames, Mayor Ihor Terekhov said. More victims may be trapped beneath the rubble. kyivindependent.com/massive-ru…
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[2025/06/10 23:05]
Massive Russian drone attack kills 2, injures at least 60 in Kharkiv
Russia attacked homes and apartment buildings in Kharkiv with drones overnight on June 11, killing at least two people and injuring 60 others, including nine children, authorities reported.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russia ships weapons to Africa, violating sanctions, AP reports. The deliveries — which reportedly include armored vehicles, howitzers, and artillery — represent another sign of Russia’s expanding military footprint in Africa. kyivindependent.com/russia-shi…
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[2025/06/10 21:59]
Russia ships weapons to Africa, violating sanctions, AP reports
The deliveries — which reportedly include armored vehicles, howitzers, and artillery — represent another sign of Russia's expanding military footprint in Africa.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Zelensky calls on West to slash Russian oil price cap in half as strikes on Ukraine escalate. “Each of the partners knows what price cap is needed — $30, no higher. Such a price level will mean real pressure on Russia,” the president said on June 10. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-c…
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[2025/06/10 20:34]
Zelensky calls on West to slash Russian oil price cap in half as strikes on Ukraine escalate
"Each of the partners knows what price cap is needed — $30, no higher. Such a price level will mean real pressure on Russia," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on June 10.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
The Russian penetration into Dnipropetrovsk Oblast would mean yet another Ukrainian region would be now a warzone. It could also help strengthen the Russian negotiation position as the U.S. continues to push both sides to hold peace talks. kyivindependent.com/as-russia-…
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[2025/06/10 19:57]
As Russia inches closer to Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, new Ukrainian region might soon be at war
Moscow said its troops had crossed into Dnipropetrovsk Oblast and were conducting offensive operations in the region, a claim Kyiv quickly denied as “Russian disinformation.Asami Terajima (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️US to cut military aid to Ukraine, Hegseth says. The U.S. will reduce funding allocated for military assistance to Ukraine in its upcoming defense budget, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a congressional hearing on June 10. kyivindependent.com/us-to-cut-…
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[2025/06/10 19:46]
Kyiv and Odesa came under another mass Russian attack in the early hours of June 10; Ukraine and Russia carried out another prisoner exchange; and more. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wa…
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[2025/06/10 19:22]
Ukraine war latest: Russia carries out one of largest attacks against Kyiv; second group of Ukrainian POWs comes back home under Istanbul deal
Key developments on June 10: * In one of largest attacks on Ukraine's capital, Russian barrage hits Kyiv, Odesa, kills 3, injures 12 * Ukraine, Russia conduct second prisoner swap under Istanbul deal * Russia significantly improved North Kor…The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
“Rather than maintaining the scholarly distance … numerous institutions have embraced narratives that closely align with Russian state propaganda,” writes Ngotho Gichuru, a Ph.D. student at Makerere University, in this op-ed. kyivindependent.com/african-un…
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[2025/06/10 19:05]
In African universities, Russia’s war against Ukraine finds new supporters
The halls of academia have long been considered sanctuaries of critical thinking, intellectual discourse, and the pursuit of truth.Ngotho Gichuru (The Kyiv Independent)
Zelensky imposes sanctions against individuals, organizations involved in deportation of Ukrainian children. President Volodymyr Zelensky imposed sanctions on 48 individuals and nine organizations. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-i…
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[2025/06/10 18:38]
As Russia continues to demand Ukraine’s surrender of five Ukrainian regions — Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, and Crimea — this T-shirt delivers a clear message: 603,628 square kilometers is the only correct size of Ukraine.
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Key tell -- when Trump has to justify that he's "happy to have this fight" to press, he knows he is losing.
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'We're happy to have this fight': Trump administration leans into California protests
President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda has met a groundswell of opposition in Los Angeles, the country’s second-largest city.Matt Dixon (NBC News)
⚡️ Russia’s State Duma passes bill to create state messaging app as it considers blocking WhatsApp. The new app “combines the features of a messenger and the functions of government services,” the Duma’s press service reported. kyivindependent.com/russias-st…
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[2025/06/10 17:59]
Russia's State Duma passes bill to create state messaging app as it considers blocking WhatsApp
The new app "combines the features of a messenger and the functions of government services," the Duma's press service reported.Kateryna Hodunova (The Kyiv Independent)
In recent weeks, Russia has intensified its attacks on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities. Despite the recent uptick in attacks against the capital, local residents see no desire to leave. kyivindependent.com/we-love-ou…
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[2025/06/10 17:30]
'We love our country’ — As Russia steps up its attacks, Kyiv residents choose to stay
Sales manager Victoriia Nikishyna was sheltering with her cat in the stairwell when a Russian drone struck a residential building in Kyiv, leaving several rooms in her apartment without windows. “We’re still holding on.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
@indivisibleteam has been doing stunning work as one of the organizers of the #NoKings protest. More on their announcement and toolkits for the Saturday:
⚡️Russia significantly improved North Korea’s shoddy KN-23 ballistic missiles, Budanov says. It was reported last year that around half fired at Ukraine by Russia malfunctioned and exploded in mid-air. kyivindependent.com/russia-hel…
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[2025/06/10 16:49]
⚡️EU unveils 18th package of sanctions against Russia, targeting energy, banking, oil. The EU has proposed banning transactions involving the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 pipelines and reducing the oil price cap from $60 to $45 per barrel. kyivindependent.com/eu-unveils…
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[2025/06/10 15:35]
EU unveils 18th package of sanctions against Russia, targeting energy, banking, oil
The EU has proposed for the first time a ban on transactions involving the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 pipelines, as well as a reduction in the oil price cap from $60 to $45 per barrel, among other measures.Kateryna Hodunova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Ukraine, Russia conduct second prisoner swap under Istanbul deal. “All of them require immediate medical attention,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-ru…
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[2025/06/10 14:48]
Ukraine, Russia conduct second prisoner swap under Istanbul deal
"All of them require immediate medical attention," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Allies won’t impose new sanctions on Russia because of Ukraine’s refusal to mobilize at age 18, Zelensky says. “I do not believe that we should mobilize people from the age of 18, as the leaders of other countries have thought,” Zelensky said. kyivindependent.com/allies-won…
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[2025/06/10 14:16]
Allies won't impose new sanctions on Russia because of Ukraine's refusal to mobilize at age 18, Zelensky says
"I do not believe that we should mobilize people from the age of 18, as the leaders of other countries have thought," Zelensky said.Kateryna Hodunova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Russia admitted its ‘peace memorandum’ is an ultimatum Kyiv won’t accept, Zelensky says. “They (Russian officials) even told our delegation: we know that our memorandum is an ultimatum, and you will not accept it,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said. kyivindependent.com/russia-adm…
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[2025/06/10 13:15]
Russia admitted its 'peace memorandum' is an ultimatum Kyiv won't accept, Zelensky says
"They (Russian officials) even told our delegation: we know that our memorandum is an ultimatum, and you will not accept it," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Western firms reportedly paid at least $46 billion in taxes to Russia amid full-scale war in Ukraine. kyivindependent.com/western-fi…
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[2025/06/10 12:30]
Western firms reportedly paid at least $46 billion in taxes to Russia amid full-scale war in Ukraine
Seventeen of the 20 largest foreign corporate taxpayers in Russia come from G7 and EU countries, which are Ukraine's main international supporters, according to investigative outlet Follow the Money.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Update: In one of largest attacks on Ukraine’s capital, Russia damaged St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv. The UNESCO World Heritage site, dating back to the 11th century, is one of Ukraine’s most significant religious and cultural landmarks. Photo: Mykola Tochytskyi / Facebook kyivindependent.com/waves-of-e…
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[2025/06/10 12:10]
Russian missile and drone barrage hits Kyiv, Odesa, killing 2 and injuring 12, damaging maternity hospital
In the early hours of June 10, Kyiv and Odesa came under another mass Russian attack, involving ballistic missiles and drones. Explosions were heard across the capital as air defense systems engaged the targets.Olena Goncharova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Israeli Foreign Ministry denies sending Patriot systems to Ukraine amid conflicting claims. “Israel has not transferred such systems to Ukraine,” the Israeli Foreign Ministry told Ynet in a statement. kyivindependent.com/israel-den…
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[2025/06/10 12:05]
Israeli Foreign Ministry denies sending Patriot systems to Ukraine amid conflicting claims
The denial contrasts with statements made by Israeli Ambassador to Ukraine Michael Brodsky, who said in a recent interview that Israel had agreed to transfer retired Patriot missile systems — originally supplied by the U.S. in the 1990s — to Ukraine.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
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Attached: 1 image Art and artists are an essential element of movement and community building who bring life and creativity to the message of the moment.Mastodon
⚡️ 43% of Ukrainians willing to compromise on ‘de facto’ recognition of Russian occupation for peace, poll shows. In turn, 48% of respondents said they are “categorically” opposed to such a step, according to a poll by KIIS published on June 10. kyivindependent.com/ukrainians…
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[2025/06/10 10:27]
Over 40% of Ukrainians willing to compromise on 'de facto' recognition of Russian occupation for peace, poll shows
Some 48% of Ukrainians oppose even a "de facto" recognition of Russian occupation of Ukraine's territories to achieve peace, according to a poll by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology published on June 10.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
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in reply to Kulturjam.it • • •Quando leggo che Zelensky vuole fare dell'Ucraina la "Grande Israele", è già tutto detto. Penso che i russi non vogliano diventare i palestinesi di Zelensky & C.
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Zelenskyy wants Ukraine to be ‘a big Israel.’ Here’s a road map. - Atlantic Council
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