⚡️ Putin, Xi to agree to meet in China as they sneer at G7 summit fractures. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to meet in Tianjin in late August and September at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit. kyivindependent.com/putin-xi-t…
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[2025/06/19 11:10]
Putin, Xi to agree to meet in China as they sneer at G7 summit fractures
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed their upcoming meeting and noted the supposed "rough edges" that emerged among G7 leaders during the recent summit, said Putin's aide, Yuri Ushakov, on June 19.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Finland votes to withdraw from landmine treaty, citing Russian threat. The vote aligns Finland with its Baltic allies, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, whose parliaments have already approved similar exits from the treaty. kyivindependent.com/finland-vo…
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[2025/06/19 10:17]
⚡️ Russia ‘on the verge’ of recession, Russian economy minister warns. “According to current business perceptions, we are already, it seems, on the verge of a transition to a recession,” Russian Economy Minister Maxim Reshetnikov said. kyivindependent.com/russia-on-…
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[2025/06/19 09:36]
Russia 'on the verge' of recession, Kremlin economy minister warns
"According to current business perceptions, we are already, it seems, on the verge of a transition to a recession," Russian Economy Minister Maxim Reshetnikov said at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukraine must accept Moscow’s demands or ‘surrender,’ Russia’s ambassador to UK says. Andrei Kelin said Russia is continuing its offensive and sees no need to stop hostilities, publicly acknowledging Moscow’s disregard for U.S.-backed ceasefire efforts. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-mu…
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[2025/06/19 09:37]
Ukraine must accept Moscow's demands or 'surrender,' Russia’s ambassador to UK says
Russia's ambassador to the United Kingdom, Andrei Kelin, said Russia is continuing its offensive and sees no need to stop hostilities, publicly acknowledging Moscow's disregard for U.S.-backed ceasefire efforts.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Argentina says it uncovered Russian spy network linked to late Prigozhin’s group. The La Compania network, allegedly linked to the Russian government and the Kremlin’s Project Lakhta, was led by Russian nationals, who are both residents of Argentina. kyivindependent.com/argentina-…
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[2025/06/19 08:43]
Argentina says it uncovered Russian spy network linked to late Prigozhin's group
The La Compania network, which is allegedly linked to the Russian government and the Kremlin's Project Lakhta, was led by Russian nationals Lev Konstantinovich Andriashvili and his wife Irina Yakovenko, who are both residents of Argentina, according …Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ ‘100 days of Russian manipulations’ — Ukraine blasts Moscow over disregarding US ceasefire effort. A hundred days since Ukraine agreed to a U.S. proposal for a ceasefire, “Russia continues to choose war,” Foreign Minister Sybiha said on June 19. kyivindependent.com/100-days-o…
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[2025/06/19 08:02]
'100 days of Russian manipulations' — Ukraine blasts Moscow over disregarding US ceasefire effort
A hundred days since the U.S. and Ukraine agreed on a ceasefire, "Russia continues to choose war," Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on June 19, urging international pressure to push Moscow toward peace.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️’If we don’t help Ukraine further, we should start learning Russian,’ EU diplomacy chief says. Kaja Kallas cited a sharp increase in Russia’s military spending, noting that Moscow is now allocating more money to defense than the EU combined. kyivindependent.com/if-we-dont…
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[2025/06/19 07:44]
'If we don't help Ukraine further, we should start learning Russian,' EU diplomacy chief says
Top EU diplomat Kaja Kallas cited a sharp increase in Russia's military spending, noting that Moscow is now allocating more money to defense than the EU combined, and more than its own health care, education, and social policies put together.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
Russia’s hardline nationalist elite argues that only a formal war declaration would permit true escalation—full-scale mobilization, regular missile strikes, and potentially the use of tactical nuclear weapons, the Telegraph reports. kyivindependent.com/putin-unde…
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[2025/06/18 20:46]
Kremlin hardliners 'in shock' after Operation Spiderweb, tell Putin to declare all-out war in Ukraine, Telegraph reports
Russia’s hardline nationalist elite reportedly argues that only a formal war declaration would permit true escalation—full-scale mobilisation, regular missile strikes, and potentially the use of tactical nuclear weapons.Olena Goncharova (The Kyiv Independent)
“The point is to intimidate Ukrainians not just through sheer violence (these attacks regularly kill people in their homes), but also through the noise of constant bombardments,” writes Kyiv Independent Audience Development Manager Elsa Court in her op-ed. kyivindependent.com/sensory-ov…
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[2025/06/18 20:01]
Russia turns sound into weapon
When I was at school and learned about World War II, my grandmother told me what she remembered of her wartime childhood on the English coast. Growing up near a Royal Navy base, she survived countless nighttime air raids.Elsa Court (The Kyiv Independent)
‘Do me a favor Vladimir, mediate Russia first’ — Trump roasts Putin over Israel, Iran offer; Ukraine kills collaborator tied to POW torture in occupied Berdiansk, intelligence source claims; and more. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wa…
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[2025/06/18 19:21]
Ukraine war latest: 'Do me a favor Vladimir, mediate Russia first' — Trump roasts Putin over Israel, Iran offer
Key developments on June 18: * 'Do me a favor Vladimir, mediate Russia first' — Trump roasts Putin over Israel, Iran offer * Ukraine kills collaborator tied to POW torture in occupied Berdiansk, intelligence source claims * Zelensky may reportedl…The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
As Russia intensifies its attacks on Ukrainian cities, millions of Kyiv residents go to bed every night hoping their houses will be intact in the morning. The Kyiv Independent reports from the sites of the deadliest attack on Ukraine’s capital this year. piped.video/watch?v=EyCWCRSWaD…
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[2025/06/18 19:05]
Are Sharks and Rays Using Offshore Wind Farms as Habitats?
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Are Sharks and Rays Using Offshore Wind Farms as Habitats?
Wageningen University & Research scientists have confirmed regular activity by sharks and rays at offshore wind farms around the Netherlands.Paige Bennett (EcoWatch)
⚡️ After speaking out against Trump, former US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink launches congressional bid. “My next mission: fighting for what’s right here at home,” Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink wrote. kyivindependent.com/former-us-…
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[2025/06/18 18:17]
After speaking out against Trump, former US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink launches congressional bid
"My next mission: fighting for what's right here at home," Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink wrote.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Ukraine kills collaborator tied to POW torture in occupied Berdiansk, intelligence source claims. Mykhailo Hrytsai, a senior collaborator with the Russian occupation authorities, was shot dead in the city with a silenced PM pistol, a source said. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-el…
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[2025/06/18 16:54]
Ukraine kills collaborator tied to POW torture in occupied Berdiansk, intelligence source claims
Mykhailo Hrytsai, a senior collaborator with the Russian occupation authorities, was shot dead in the city with a silenced PM pistol, according to a source.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ ‘Do me a favor Vladimir, mediate Russia first’ — Trump roasts Putin over Israel, Iran offer. “I said, Vladimir, let’s mediate Russia first. You can worry about this later,” U.S. President Donald Trump said. kyivindependent.com/do-me-a-fa…
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[2025/06/18 15:21]
'Do me a favor Vladimir, mediate Russia first' — Trump roasts Putin over Israel, Iran offer
"I said, Vladimir, let's mediate Russia first. You can worry about this later," U.S. President Donald Trump said.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
Since returning to the White House, Donald Trump has chosen an uncanny strategy to end Russia’s war against Ukraine, mostly expecting that Moscow would just stop. kyivindependent.com/can-ukrain…
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[2025/06/18 14:34]
With no new US aid packages on the horizon, can Ukraine continue to fight Russia?
The U.S. has not announced any military aid packages for Ukraine in almost five months, pushing Kyiv to seek new alternatives.Kateryna Hodunova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ All NATO members to hit 2% defense spending in 2025, Rutte says. “This is really great news,” NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said. kyivindependent.com/all-nato-m…
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[2025/06/18 14:43]
All NATO members to hit 2% defense spending in 2025, Rutte says
"This is really great news," NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Ukraine preparing to evacuate citizens from Israel, Iran as Middle East conflict escalates. As of the morning of June 18, 293 Ukrainians in Israel and 85 in Iran have requested evacuation, Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry said. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-pr…
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[2025/06/18 14:01]
Ukraine preparing to evacuate citizens from Israel, Iran as Middle East conflict escalates
As of the morning of June 18, 293 Ukrainians in Israel and 85 in Iran have requested evacuation, Ukraine's Foreign Ministry said.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ 4 months after striking Chornobyl, Russia warns Israeli attacks on Iran risk nuclear ‘catastrophe.’ Russia has also intensified strikes near other nuclear facilities in Ukraine. kyivindependent.com/months-aft…
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[2025/06/18 13:43]
4 months after striking Chornobyl, Russia warns Israeli attacks on Iran risk nuclear 'catastrophe'
Russia on June 18 warned the world is "millimetres away from catastrophe" due to Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear infrastructure, just four months after one of its own drones struck the Chornobyl nuclear site in Ukraine.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ For the first time, Australia sanctions Russian shadow fleet oil tankers. “Russia uses these vessels to circumvent international sanctions and sustain its illegal and immoral war against Ukraine,” Australia’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement. kyivindependent.com/australia-…
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[2025/06/18 12:35]
For the first time, Australia sanctions Russian shadow fleet oil tankers
"Russia uses these vessels to circumvent international sanctions and sustain its illegal and immoral war against Ukraine," Australia's Foreign Ministry said in a statement.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Slovak police tried to detain ex-minister over Ukraine aid deal, media reports. kyivindependent.com/slovak-pol…
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[2025/06/18 12:40]
Slovak police tried to detain ex-defense minister over Ukraine aid deal, media reports
The Slovak police reportedly also seek to detain a former Defense Ministry official and have detained an ex-head of the Konstrukta Defense state company in a move denounced by Nad's opposition Democrats party as politically motivated.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Update: Massive Russian attack against Kyiv kills 28, injures at least 134. The death toll from Russia’s drone and missile attack targeting Kyiv on June 17 has increased to 28 people, as more bodies have been found beneath the rubble. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wa…
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[2025/06/18 11:28]
Ukraine war latest: Massive Russian attack kills 28, injures 134 in Kyiv
Key developments on June 17: * 'A brutal strike' — Massive Russian missile and drone attack hits Kyiv, killing 28, injuring at least 134 * Zelensky arrives at G7 summit hours after Trump departs * US group designed to pressure Russia into peace i…The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Ukraine won’t receive NATO invitation at The Hague summit, Lithuanian FM says. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wo…
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[2025/06/18 11:17]
Ukraine won't receive NATO invitation at The Hague summit, Lithuanian FM says
"This issue is certainly not on the NATO agenda and nobody has formulated an expectation that there will be an invitation in The Hague, nor have we heard that from the Ukrainians themselves," Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys said in commen…Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Zelensky may reportedly skip NATO summit over uncertainty about Trump’s attendance. According to the Guardian, some in Kyiv are unsure if Zelensky’s presence at the summit would be worthwhile without a confirmed meeting with Donald Trump. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-m…
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[2025/06/18 10:45]
Zelensky may reportedly skip NATO summit over uncertainty about Trump's attendance
According to the Guardian, some in Kyiv are unsure if President Volodymyr Zelensky's presence at the summit would be worthwhile without a confirmed meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Ukraine dismisses Russia’s ‘absurd’ ceasefire condition for dismantling Western arms. “Moscow shows complete disregard for the United States’ efforts to end the war,” Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-di…
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[2025/06/18 10:22]
Ukraine dismisses Russia's 'absurd' ceasefire condition for dismantling Western arms
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry on June 18 brushed off Moscow's demands for Kyiv to destroy or dismantle Western-supplied weapons as a condition for a ceasefire, saying it shows disregard for U.S. peace efforts.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ruslan Kravchenko approved as Ukraine’s new Prosecutor General. Kravchenko replaces Andrii Kostin, who stepped down in October 2024 following a scandal involving fraudulent disability claims by dozens of prosecutors in Khmelnytskyi Oblast. kyivindependent.com/ruslan-kra…
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[2025/06/18 10:00]
Ruslan Kravchenko approved as Ukraine's new Prosecutor General
Kravchenko, a former military prosecutor and most recently head of Ukraine's tax service, replaces Andrii Kostin, who stepped down in October 2024 following a scandal involving fraudulent disability claims by dozens of prosecutors in Khmelnytskyi Obl…Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Ukraine’s parliament passes state asset agency reform crucial for EU funding. The legislation passed “after months of obstructions… unblocking 600 million euros ($690 million) in EU funds,” MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak said. kyivindependent.com/ukraines-p…
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[2025/06/18 09:45]
Ukraine's parliament passes state asset agency reform crucial for EU funding
The legislation passed with the support of 253 lawmakers "after months of obstructions... unblocking 600 million euros ($690 million) in EU funds," lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak said.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Clashes erupt in southwestern Ukraine over church control amid shift away from Moscow-affiliated clergy. According to Suspilne, a crowd gathered to assert control over the church, which had voted to switch to the Orthodox Church of Ukraine (OCU). kyivindependent.com/clashes-er…
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[2025/06/18 09:00]
Clashes erupt in southwestern Ukraine over church control amid shift away from Moscow-affiliated clergy
According to public broadcaster Suspilne, a crowd gathered to assert control over the church, which had recently voted to switch allegiance from the UOC-MP to the Orthodox Church of Ukraine (OCU) — an autocephalous (autonomous) Ukrainian church not a…Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
Ускорение DeepSeek-R1 с подвохом: Когда токены в секунду врут о реальной скорости
ВведениеПосле сборки домашнего сервера для работы с LLM DeepSeek-R1 подробно о нём можно прочитать в статье Локальный DeepSeek-R1-0528. Когда скорость улитки – н...Banakhovich (Habr)
⚡️ Ukraine’s parliament passes bill on multiple citizenship. Ukraine’s parliament on June 18 supported a bill allowing Ukrainian citizens to hold passports of foreign countries, lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak said. kyivindependent.com/ukraines-p…
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[2025/06/18 08:12]
Ukraine's parliament passes bill allowing multiple citizenship
Ukraine's parliament on June 18 supported a bill allowing Ukrainian citizens to hold passports of foreign countries, lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak said.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
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⚡️As Trump stays silent, US Embassy makes late denunciation of Russia’s attack on Kyiv. kyivindependent.com/us-reacts-…
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[2025/06/18 07:49]
As Trump stays silent, US Embassy makes late denunciation of Russia’s attack on Kyiv
"We extend deepest condolences to the victims' families. This senseless attack runs counter to President Trump's call to stop the killing and end the war," the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine said in a statement.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ 6 killed, 49 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past day. Russian forces launched 58 Shahed-type drones and decoys against Ukraine overnight, targeting mainly the Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, and Zaporizhzhia oblasts, the Air Force said. kyivindependent.com/attacks-15…
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[2025/06/18 07:10]
6 killed, 49 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past day
Russian forces launched 58 Shahed-type attack drones and decoys against Ukraine overnight, targeting mainly the Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, and Zaporizhzhia oblasts, the Air Force said.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Update: Death toll of Russia’s June 17 strike on Kyiv rises to 23. The death toll from Russia’s drone and missile attack targeting Kyiv on June 17 has increased to 23 people, as more bodies have been found beneath the rubble. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wa…
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[2025/06/18 06:32]
Ukraine war latest: Massive Russian attack kills 28, injures 134 in Kyiv
Key developments on June 17: * 'A brutal strike' — Massive Russian missile and drone attack hits Kyiv, killing 28, injuring at least 134 * Zelensky arrives at G7 summit hours after Trump departs * US group designed to pressure Russia into peace i…The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Putin ‘cannot be trusted’ as mediator, Kallas says, urges EU to tighten Russian oil cap after deadly Kyiv strike. Kaja Kallas urged the EU to press forward with lowering the oil price cap on Russian crude, even without U.S. support. kyivindependent.com/kallas-put…
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[2025/06/18 06:34]
Putin 'cannot be trusted' as mediator, Kallas says, urges EU to tighten Russian oil cap after deadly Kyiv strike
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas urged the European Union to press forward with lowering the oil price cap on Russian crude, even without U.S. support, warning that Middle East tensions could otherwise drive prices up and boost Russia's revenues.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of June 18, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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[2025/06/18 05:55]
⚡️Update: ‘A brutal strike’ — Massive Russian missile and drone attack hits Kyiv, killing 21, injuring at least 134. kyivindependent.com/kyiv-hit-b… Photo’s: State Emergency Service / Telegram
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[2025/06/18 04:52]
'A brutal strike' — Massive Russian missile and drone attack hits Kyiv, killing 30, injuring 172
30 people have been killed and 172 others injured after a mass Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv overnight on June 17.Olena Goncharova (The Kyiv Independent)
Volodymyr Zelensky said that the G7 summit had produced concrete results for Ukraine, including increased military support, and sanctions targeting the sources of Russia’s war effort. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-w…
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[2025/06/18 03:29]
Zelensky welcomes G7 support as summit delivers no strong breakthrough for Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky said on June 17 that the G7 summit had produced concrete results for Ukraine, including increased military support, new tranches of aid using frozen Russian assets, and additional sanctions targeting the sources of Russia…Olena Goncharova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️’We are determined to increase pressure on Russia’ — Macron says as EU ready to toughen sanctions. The EU and its allies are ready to toughen sanctions on Russia, French President Emmanuel Macron said on the sidelines of the G7 summit on June 17. kyivindependent.com/we-are-det…
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[2025/06/18 02:22]
'We are determined to increase pressure on Russia' — Macron says as EU ready to toughen sanctions
The European Union and its allies are ready to toughen sanctions on Russia, French President Emmanuel Macron said on the sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) summit on June 17.Volodymyr Ivanyshyn (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Update: ‘A brutal strike’ — Massive Russian missile and drone attack hits Kyiv, killing 16, injuring at least 134. Photo: State Emergency Service / Telegram kyivindependent.com/kyiv-hit-b…
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[2025/06/18 00:34]
'A brutal strike' — Massive Russian missile and drone attack hits Kyiv, killing 30, injuring 172
30 people have been killed and 172 others injured after a mass Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv overnight on June 17.Olena Goncharova (The Kyiv Independent)
President Volodymyr Zelensky is cutting his visit to Canada short and will return to Kyiv following the conclusion of G7 talks, a source told a Kyiv Independent journalist on the ground. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-l…
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[2025/06/17 23:30]
Zelensky leaves G7 early without meeting Trump as Canada drops Ukraine statement amid US pushback
President Volodymyr Zelensky is cutting his visit to Canada short and will return to Kyiv on June 17, while G7 talks are still ongoing, a source told a Kyiv Independent journalist on the ground.Olena Goncharova (The Kyiv Independent)
‘A brutal strike’ — Massive Russian missile and drone attack hits Kyiv, killing 14, injuring at least 117; Zelensky arrives at G7 summit hours after Trump departs; and more. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wa…
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[2025/06/17 20:26]
Ukraine war latest: Massive Russian attack kills 28, injures 134 in Kyiv
Key developments on June 17: * 'A brutal strike' — Massive Russian missile and drone attack hits Kyiv, killing 28, injuring at least 134 * Zelensky arrives at G7 summit hours after Trump departs * US group designed to pressure Russia into peace i…The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
Living on Ukraine’s western border, the Hungarians of Zakarpattia — a region also known as Transcarpathia — have shared this land for centuries with Ukrainians, Romanians, and others, forming a unique and multifaceted community. kyivindependent.com/spies-migr…
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[2025/06/17 20:13]
Hungary’s soft power meets Ukraine’s hard reality in Zakarpattia
BEREHOVE, Zakarpattia Oblast — Thin gray smoke drifts beyond the patchwork of Soviet-era apartment blocks, historical buildings, and hillside vineyards that make up Berehove — the heart of the Hungarian community in Ukraine's westernmost Zakarpattia …Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
In a sit-down interview at the Kyiv School of Economics (KSE), John Denton told the Kyiv Independent how the International Chamber of Commerce has supported businesses in Ukraine. kyivindependent.com/investing-…
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[2025/06/17 20:14]
Investing in wartime Ukraine requires ‘nuanced understanding of risk’ but worth it, says global trade expert
When John Denton first visited Ukraine weeks into Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, he knew that for the country to survive, businesses needed to stay alive.Dominic Culverwell (The Kyiv Independent)
With Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilians intensifying, Putin’s war industry running 24/7, and the NATO summit in The Hague fast approaching, it is clearer than ever that bold steps are needed to reinforce Europe’s commitment to Ukraine. kyivindependent.com/let-ukrain…
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[2025/06/17 20:18]
Let Ukraine join Joint Expeditionary Force countries. Especially now.
Editor's Note: This opinion was co-authored by eight lawmakers from Northern European countries, including the U.K., The Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, and Denmark.Jan Paternotte (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Canada announces $1.5 billion in new military aid to Ukraine, sanctions targeting Russia. “To be absolutely clear, this support will be unwavering until we get a just peace for Ukraine and the Ukrainian people,” Canadian PM Mark Carney said. kyivindependent.com/canada-ann…
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[2025/06/17 21:09]
Canada announces $1.5 billion in new military aid to Ukraine, sanctions targeting Russia at G7 summit
"To be absolutely clear, this support will be unwavering until we get a just peace for Ukraine and the Ukrainian people," Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on June 17.Olena Goncharova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Kellogg to meet Lukashenko in highest-ranking US visit to Belarus in years, Reuters reports. U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg will meet Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in the coming days, Reuters reported on June 17. kyivindependent.com/kellogg-to…
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[2025/06/18 03:49]
Kellogg to meet Lukashenko in highest-ranking US visit to Belarus in years, Reuters reports
U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg will meet Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in the coming days, Reuters reported on June 17, citing four sources familiar with the matter.Volodymyr Ivanyshyn (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️UPDATE: Massive Russian missile and drone attack hits Kyiv, killing 14, injuring at least 117. Rescue operations are still underway, according to the State Emergency Service. kyivindependent.com/kyiv-hit-b…
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[2025/06/17 19:11]
'A brutal strike' — Massive Russian missile and drone attack hits Kyiv, killing 30, injuring 172
30 people have been killed and 172 others injured after a mass Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv overnight on June 17.Olena Goncharova (The Kyiv Independent)
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At least 14 people were killed in the capital, and 117 others were injured, according to officials. The attack left a trail of destruction across Kyiv, damaging multiple residential buildings in several districts. kyivindependent.com/we-cant-pl…
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[2025/06/17 19:02]
‘He said he wasn’t going anywhere’ — Survivors search for missing following Russia’s deadliest attack on Kyiv this year
Sitting a few meters from the rubble of what used to be a nondescript nine-story residential building in Kyiv, Lilia rises to her feet every time another pile of debris is cleared from the site targeted by Russia during a mass overnight attack on Jun…Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ US reportedly considers strikes on Iran as Trump demands ‘unconditional surrender’ U.S. President Donald Trump said that “we know exactly where the so-called ‘Supreme Leader’ is hiding.” kyivindependent.com/trump-repo…
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Trump reportedly considers strikes on Iran as he demands 'unconditional surrender'
Trump said that "we know exactly where the so-called 'Supreme Leader' is hiding." "He is an easy target, but is safe there - We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now," he continued.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
Ukraine announced on June 13 that its short-range Sapsan ballistic missile would go into mass production, a major development in Kyiv’s ongoing efforts to domestically produce the weapons it needs to fight Russia’s full-scale invasion. kyivindependent.com/ukraines-n…
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[2025/06/17 17:06]
Tired of military aid delays, Ukraine has designed its own ballistic missile — and it’s already in mass-production
Ukraine announced on June 13 that its short-range Sapsan ballistic missile would go into mass production, a major development in Kyiv's ongoing efforts to domestically produce the weapons it needs to fight Russia's full-scale invasion.Yuliia Taradiuk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ 20 people injured in Kherson as Russia shifts drone attack tactics, governor says. The attacks left several people hospitalized with blast trauma and shrapnel wounds. kyivindependent.com/20-injured…
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⚡️ Zelensky arrives at G7 summit hours after Trump departs. President Volodymyr Zelensky was greeted by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Kananaskis, Alberta, where the summit is being held. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-a…
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[2025/06/17 15:56]
Zelensky arrives at G7 summit hours after Trump departs
Zelensky was expected to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the summit. However, it is not clear if the meeting will take place because Trump left the summit early due to escalating tensions in the Middle East.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
A photo recently emerged showing a “Glory to Russia” scar on the body of a Ukrainian prisoner of war. A doctor shared a photo of the soldier’s mutilated abdomen, taken after his release from Russian captivity. Military intelligence verified the photo. kyivindependent.com/beyond-cyn…
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[2025/06/17 15:56]
‘Beyond cynical’ – Russian doctor carved ‘Glory to Russia’ scar on POW during operation, Ukraine says
After more than three years of Russia’s full-scale invasion, each new revelation of cruel treatment of Ukrainians in Russian captivity hardly surprises anyone.Daria Shulzhenko (The Kyiv Independent)
After three years of limited measures, the European Union has laid out a legal roadmap to finally end its long-standing addiction to Russian oil and gas by the end of 2027. kyivindependent.com/europe-lay…
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[2025/06/17 15:40]
After 3 years of full-scale war in Ukraine, Europe finally lays out road map to detox from Russian oil and gas
After three years of limited measures and political hangovers, the European Union has laid out a legal roadmap to finally end its long-standing addiction to Russian oil and gas.Alex Cadier (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Israel reluctant to accept Russia’s mediation in war with Iran, Kremlin says. “At the moment, we see reluctance — at least on Israel’s part — to resort to mediation or pursue a peaceful resolution,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov claimed. kyivindependent.com/israel-rej…
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[2025/06/17 14:46]
Israel reluctant to accept Russia's mediation in war with Iran, Kremlin says
"At the moment, we see reluctance — at least on Israel’s part — to resort to mediation or pursue a peaceful resolution," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov claimed.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
️⚡️Hours after deadly Russian attack on Kyiv, Trump was unaware it had even happened. At the time of writing some seven hours later, the White House has still yet to comment on the attack. kyivindependent.com/ill-have-t…
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[2025/06/17 12:51]
⚡️Ukraine urges citizens to leave Israel and Iran amid escalating tensions. Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry has urged its citizens to leave Israel and Iran “as soon as possible” due to a serious deterioration in regional security. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-ur…
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[2025/06/17 12:54]
Ukraine urges citizens to leave Israel and Iran amid escalating tensions
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has urged its citizens to leave Israel and Iran "as soon as possible" due to a serious deterioration in regional security.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ US group designed to pressure Russia into peace in Ukraine disbanded by Trump administration, Reuters reports. “It lost steam toward the end because the president wasn’t there,” an official told Reuters. kyivindependent.com/us-group-d…
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[2025/06/17 11:26]
US group designed to pressure Russia into peace in Ukraine disbanded by Trump administration, Reuters reports
"It lost steam toward the end because the president wasn't there," an official told Reuters.Chris York (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️UPDATE: Russian drone strike on Odesa kill 1, injures 17, including 1 child. Russian drone strikes on Odesa early June 17 killed 1, injured 17 people, including a pregnant woman and a child, regional authorities said. kyivindependent.com/russian-dr…
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[2025/06/17 09:54]
⚡️Cluster munitions used in overnight Russian strike on Ukraine, Kyiv mayor says. “On the capital’s Nyvky neighborhood, emergency workers are now finding these kinds of cluster munition parts,” Mayor Vitali Klitschko said in a statement. kyivindependent.com/prohibited…
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[2025/06/17 08:48]
Cluster munitions used in overnight Russian strike on Ukraine, Kyiv mayor says
"On the capital's Nyvky neighborhood, emergency workers are now finding these kinds of cluster munition parts," Mayor Vitali Klitschko said in a statement.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️UPDATE: ‘A brutal strike’ — Massive Russian missile and drone attack hits Kyiv, killing 15, injuring at least 114. Damage to civilian infrastructure has also been reported throughout the city. kyivindependent.com/kyiv-hit-b…
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[2025/06/17 08:00]
'A brutal strike' — Massive Russian missile and drone attack hits Kyiv, killing 30, injuring 172
30 people have been killed and 172 others injured after a mass Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv overnight on June 17.Olena Goncharova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Shoigu visits North Korea on ‘special assignment’ from Putin. Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu is expected to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during the visit. kyivindependent.com/shoigu-vis…
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⚡️UPDATE: ‘A brutal strike’ — Massive Russian missile and drone attack hits Kyiv, killing 14, injuring at least 99. Russian drones and ballistic missiles targeted the capital overnight, killing 14 people and injuring at least 99. kyivindependent.com/kyiv-hit-b…
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'A brutal strike' — Massive Russian missile and drone attack hits Kyiv, killing 30, injuring 172
30 people have been killed and 172 others injured after a mass Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv overnight on June 17.Olena Goncharova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️UPDATE: Russian mass attack hits Kyiv, killing 14, injuring at least 40. Russian drones & ballistic missiles targeted the capital overnight, killing 14 people & injuring at least 40. Damage to civilian infrastructure has also been reported throughout the city. kyivindependent.com/kyiv-hit-b…
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[2025/06/17 04:23]
'A brutal strike' — Massive Russian missile and drone attack hits Kyiv, killing 30, injuring 172
30 people have been killed and 172 others injured after a mass Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv overnight on June 17.Olena Goncharova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russian drone strike on Odesa injures 13, including 1 child. Russian drone strikes on Odesa early June 17 injured 13 people, including one child, regional authorities reported. kyivindependent.com/russian-dr…
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[2025/06/17 03:54]
Russian drone strike on Odesa kills 2, injures 17, including 1 child
Russian drone strikes on Odesa early June 17 killed 1, injured 17 people, including a pregnant woman and a child, regional authorities said.Lucy Pakhnyuk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️UPDATE: Russian mass attack hits Kyiv, US citizen killed and at least 18 injured. Russian drones and ballistic missiles targeted the capital overnight, damaging dormitories, residential buildings, and a kindergarten. kyivindependent.com/kyiv-hit-b…
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[2025/06/17 02:55]
'A brutal strike' — Massive Russian missile and drone attack hits Kyiv, killing 30, injuring 172
30 people have been killed and 172 others injured after a mass Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv overnight on June 17.Olena Goncharova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Trump to depart G7 summit ahead of June 17 meeting with Zelensky. U.S. President Donald Trump is set to depart the G7 Leaders’ Summit late on June 16, ahead of an anticipated high-stakes meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky on June 17. kyivindependent.com/trump-to-d…
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[2025/06/17 00:09]
Trump leaves G7 summit early ahead of anticipated June 17 meeting with Zelensky
U.S. President Donald Trump departed the G7 Leaders' Summit late on June 16, ahead of an anticipated high-stakes meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky on June 17.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Kyiv hit by Russian drones and ballistic missiles, over a dozen injured. Kyiv Independent journalists on the ground reported the sounds of drones and multiple explosions throughout the capital. kyivindependent.com/kyiv-hit-b…
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[2025/06/16 23:04]
'A brutal strike' — Massive Russian missile and drone attack hits Kyiv, killing 30, injuring 172
30 people have been killed and 172 others injured after a mass Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv overnight on June 17.Olena Goncharova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Canada reportedly set to announce new military aid for Ukraine at G7. Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to announce additional support for Ukraine during the G7 summit, CBC News reported on June 16, citing government sources. kyivindependent.com/canada-rep…
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[2025/06/16 22:15]
Canada reportedly set to announce new military aid for Ukraine at G7
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to announce additional support for Ukraine during the G7 summit, CBC News reported on June 16, citing government sources.Olena Goncharova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russian military-industrial chemical plant halts operations after Ukrainian drone strike. The Nevinnomyssk Azot chemical plant — a key supplier to the Kremlin’s military-industrial complex — has suspended production following Ukrainian drone strikes. kyivindependent.com/russian-mi…
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[2025/06/17 01:31]
Russian military-industrial chemical plant halts operations after Ukrainian drone strike
The Nevinnomyssk Azot chemical plant — a key supplier to the Kremlin's military-industrial complex — has suspended production following Ukrainian drone strikes, Russian independent media reported on June 16.Lucy Pakhnyuk (The Kyiv Independent)
Getty Images Sues Stability AI for Using Its Photos to Train AI Models
Getty sues Stability AI alleging illegal use of millions of images to train AI model; case could set major precedent for copyright in AI development.Deeba Ahmed (Hack Read)
How to Monetize Unity Apps: Best Practices
In this article, we explore the best practices for monetizing Unity apps, with a particular focus on advertising and in-app purchases (IAP).Owais Sultan (Hack Read)
⚡️Explosions reported in Kyiv. Several explosions were heard in the capital overnight on June 17, according to Kyiv Independent journalists on the ground. Air defense systems have been engaged in the city, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported.
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⚡️Ukraine moves forward on lithium mining under US minerals deal, NYT reports. On June 16, the Ukrainian government reportedly agreed to begin drafting recommendations for a bidding process to develop the Dobra lithium field in central Ukraine. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-mo…
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[2025/06/16 21:09]
Russia ramps up its summer offensive in several directions, Ukraine’s military says; Ukraine receives 1,245 bodies of fallen soldiers and citizens, concluding Istanbul repatriation deal; and more. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wa…
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[2025/06/16 20:10]
Ukraine war latest: Russia ramps up its summer offensive in several directions, seeks to encircle Kostiantynivka
Key developments on June 16: * Russia ramps up its summer offensive in several directions, Ukraine's military says * Ukraine receives 1,245 bodies of fallen soldiers and citizens, concluding Istanbul repatriation deal * 'Russians lie about everyt…The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
As war and politics reshape Zakarpattia, ethnic Hungarians navigate questions of loyalty, language, and belonging. kyivindependent.com/spies-migr…
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[2025/06/16 19:08]
Hungary’s soft power meets Ukraine’s hard reality in Zakarpattia
BEREHOVE, Zakarpattia Oblast — Thin gray smoke drifts beyond the patchwork of Soviet-era apartment blocks, historical buildings, and hillside vineyards that make up Berehove — the heart of the Hungarian community in Ukraine's westernmost Zakarpattia …Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russia ramps up its summer offensive in several directions, Ukraine’s military says. kyivindependent.com/russia-ram…
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[2025/06/16 17:11]
Russia ramps up its summer offensive in several directions, Ukraine's military says
The surge in activity near Novopavlivka suggests Russian forces are attempting to push into Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, which neighbors the embattled Donetsk Oblast, said Victor Tregubov, a spokesperson for Ukraine's Khortytsia group of forces.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russia hands over bodies of its own soldiers in recent exchange, Kyiv says. kyivindependent.com/russia-han…
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[2025/06/16 16:01]
Russia hands over bodies of its own soldiers in recent exchange, Kyiv says
"This could have been done by the Russians on purpose to increase the number of bodies transferred and to load our (forensic) experts with work, adding to all this cynical information pressure.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️US cancels talks with Russia on restoring diplomatic relations, Moscow claims. kyivindependent.com/us-cancels…
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[2025/06/16 15:12]
US cancels talks with Russia on restoring diplomatic relations, Moscow claims
According to Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova, the upcoming round was intended to "eliminate irritants" and help normalize the operations of both nations' diplomatic missions.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
In a sit-down interview at the Kyiv School of Economics (KSE), John Denton told the Kyiv Independent how the International Chamber of Commerce has supported businesses in Ukraine and how investors can mitigate risks. kyivindependent.com/investing-…
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[2025/06/16 15:01]
Investing in wartime Ukraine requires ‘nuanced understanding of risk’ but worth it, says global trade expert
When John Denton first visited Ukraine weeks into Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, he knew that for the country to survive, businesses needed to stay alive.Dominic Culverwell (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Zelensky in Austria talks about reconstruction, return of abducted children, punishing oligarchs. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-v…
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[2025/06/16 14:21]
Zelensky in Austria talks about reconstruction, return of abducted children, punishing oligarchs
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that agreements signed in Austria cover agriculture, reconstruction, and the return of abducted Ukrainian children from Russia.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Iran claims new ballistic missile tactic allowed breach of Israeli air defenses. Iranian missiles were guided in a way that caused Israeli interceptor missiles to target each other, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed. kyivindependent.com/iran-claim…
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[2025/06/16 13:00]
Iran claims new ballistic missile tactic allowed breach of Israeli air defenses
Iranian missiles were guided in a way that caused Israeli interceptor missiles to target each other, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Zelensky’s trust rating drops 11 points to 65%, poll shows. The survey found that 65% of Ukrainians currently trust the president, while 30% do not, yielding a trust balance of +35%, the lowest recorded since March. kyivindependent.com/zelenskys-…
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“As parliamentarians from Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) member states, we believe the time has come to welcome Ukraine as a full participant in our defense cooperation framework,” reads an op-ed co-authored by lawmakers from Northern European countries. kyivindependent.com/let-ukrain…
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[2025/06/16 10:50]
Let Ukraine join Joint Expeditionary Force countries. Especially now.
Editor's Note: This opinion was co-authored by eight lawmakers from Northern European countries, including the U.K., The Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, and Denmark.Jan Paternotte (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Russia to demand Ukraine destroy Western weapons to end war, senior Kremlin official says. The remarks reflect Moscow’s growing list of maximalist demands presented in its so-called “peace memorandum.” kyivindependent.com/russia-dem…
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[2025/06/16 10:20]
Russia to demand Ukraine destroy Western weapons to end war, senior Kremlin official says
The remarks reflect Moscow's growing list of maximalist demands presented in its so-called "peace memorandum."Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ 6 killed, 18 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day. Russia launched 138 drones overnight, including Iranian-designed Shahed-type suicide drones, Ukraine’s Air Force said. kyivindependent.com/6-killed-1…
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[2025/06/16 09:57]
6 killed, 18 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day
Russia launched 138 drones overnight, including Iranian-designed Shahed-type suicide drones, Ukraine's Air Force said.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Zelensky proposes Ruslan Kravchenko as new Prosecutor General. The nomination ends a six-month vacancy at the top of Ukraine’s prosecution service, following the resignation of Andriy Kostin in October 2024. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-p…
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[2025/06/16 09:25]
Zelensky proposes Ruslan Kravchenko as new Prosecutor General
The nomination ends a six-month vacancy at the top of Ukraine's prosecution service, following the resignation of Andriy Kostin in October 2024.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Satellite images show expansion at 5 Russian nuclear sites near Europe. One of the most notable developments is in Kaliningrad, where the suspected nuclear weapons storage site has undergone significant reconstruction. kyivindependent.com/satellite-…
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[2025/06/16 08:46]
⚡️ Ukraine receives 1,245 bodies of fallen soldiers and citizens, concluding Istanbul repatriation deal. The repatriation marks the final stage of the exchange agreement, bringing the total number of Ukrainian bodies returned under the deal to 6,057. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-re…
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[2025/06/16 11:01]
Ukraine receives 1,245 bodies of fallen soldiers and citizens, concluding Istanbul repatriation deal
The latest repatriation marks the final stage of the exchange agreement, bringing the total number of Ukrainian bodies returned under the deal to 6,057.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
The U.S. has not announced any military aid packages for Ukraine in almost five months, pushing Kyiv to seek new alternatives. But time is running out quickly as Russian troops slowly advance on the eastern front line. kyivindependent.com/can-ukrain…
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[2025/06/16 15:59]
#medieval #MedievalArt
Crisi climatica, i rifugi contro le onde di calore? «Un palliativo, serve riforestazione» - Radio Città Fujiko
Bologna for Climate Justice definisce la soluzione dei rifugi climatici contro le onde di calore "un palliativo". Ciò che servirebbe è riforestare la città.Radio Città Fujiko
⚡️ ‘Russians lie about everything’ — Ukraine hits out at Kremlin claims after yet another drone strike on Kyiv. “This is a deliberate tactic of terror,” Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, said. kyivindependent.com/russians-l…
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[2025/06/16 07:08]
'Russians lie about everything' — Ukraine hits out at Kremlin claims after yet another drone strike on Kyiv
"This is a deliberate tactic of terror," Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, said.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ HUR identifies Russian tanker evading oil sanctions with illegal transfers near Greece, Cyprus. The vessel, operating without Western insurance, is part of Russia’s expanding shadow fleet used to bypass G7 and EU sanctions on Russian oil exports. kyivindependent.com/russia-eva…
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[2025/06/16 07:00]
Russia evading oil sanctions with illegal transfers near Greece, Cyprus, HUR says
According to Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR), the vessel, operating without Western insurance, is part of Russia's expanding shadow fleet used to bypass G7 and EU sanctions on Russian oil exports.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of June 16, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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[2025/06/16 05:32]
⚡️EU leaders call for tougher sanctions on Russia at G7 summit. “We must put more pressure on Russia to secure a real ceasefire, to bring Russia to the negotiating table, and to end this war. Sanctions are critical to that end.” kyivindependent.com/eu-leaders…
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[2025/06/16 04:23]
EU leaders call for tougher sanctions on Russia at G7 summit
"To achieve peaceful strength we must put more pressure on Russia to secure a real ceasefire, to bring Russia to the negotiating table, and to end this war. Sanctions are critical to that end," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Trump arrives at G7 summit ahead of high-stakes meeting with Zelensky. The third meeting, set for June 17, will focus on sanctions, peace talks, weapons purchases, and economic relations — and may shed light on the future of U.S. support for Ukraine. kyivindependent.com/trump-arri…
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[2025/06/16 03:24]
Trump arrives at G7 summit ahead of high-stakes meeting with Zelensky
The anticipated third meeting, scheduled for June 17, will focus on sanctions, peace talks, weapons purchases, and economic relations — and may shed light on the future of U.S. support for Ukraine.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)