The Kyiv Independent’s Francis Farrell explains a new modification of the standard first-person view (FPV) drone that already once transformed the way war is fought. piped.video/watch?v=NwkOxXgAWZ…
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[2025/06/27 16:38]
⚡️Active fighting is still taking place around the village of Shevchenko in Donetsk Oblast, home to one of Ukraine’s largest lithium deposits, a spokesperson for Ukraine’s military told the Kyiv Independent, denying reports Russia had taken the village. kyivindependent.com/clashes-on…
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[2025/06/27 16:23]
Clashes ongoing in eastern Ukrainian village near lithium deposits, as military rejects claims of Russian capture
Active fighting is still taking place around the village of Shevchenko in Donetsk Oblast, home to one of Ukraine's largest lithium deposits, a spokesperson for Ukraine's Khortytsia group of forces told the Kyiv Independent on June 27, denying reports…Yana Prots (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Zelensky signs decree to synchronize Russia sanctions with EU, G7. A day earlier, EU member states’ leaders gave their political consent to extend the sanctions previously imposed on Russia for its war against Ukraine. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-s…
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[2025/06/27 14:30]
Zelensky signs decree to synchronize Russia sanctions with EU, G7
A day earlier, EU member states' leaders gave their political consent to extend the sanctions previously imposed on Russia for its war against Ukraine.Kateryna Hodunova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️EU reportedly fails to adopt new Russia sanctions due to Hungarian, Slovak opposition. Unlike Ukraine-skeptic Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Slovakia has not previously attempted to block EU sanctions. kyivindependent.com/eu-fails-t…
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[2025/06/27 18:26]
Scattered Spider hackers are now targeting aviation and transport by posing as trusted insiders—imagine getting a call from "IT support" that isn’t really IT support. How deep does their deception go?
thedefendopsdiaries.com/scatte…
#scatteredspider
#cybersecurity
#socialengineering
#aviationsecurity
#transportationsecurity
Scattered Spider Hackers Shift Focus to Aviation and Transportation Firms
Scattered Spider targets aviation and transport sectors with advanced social engineering and IAM exploitation tactics.Alex Cipher (The DefendOps Diaries)
> "Inspired by @evan 's recent article on advancing long-form text in the social web, we've taken the leap and developed our first prototype for publishing and reading articles on Bonfire, based on the FEP-b2b8 draft specification."
Here the article on how we are implementing articles in bonfire 😅
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⚡️North Korea deployed 20% of Kim’s elite ‘personal reserve’ to fight against Ukraine in Russia, Umerov says “These are soldiers specially selected based on physical, psychological, and other criteria,” Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said. kyivindependent.com/north-kore…
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[2025/06/27 09:30]
North Korea deployed 20% of Kim's elite 'personal reserve' to fight against Ukraine in Russia, Umerov says
"These are soldiers specially selected based on physical, psychological, and other criteria," Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said. "These units have already suffered significant losses."Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Anti-corruption agencies seek Ukrainian deputy prime minister’s suspension as pre-trial restriction. Oleksii Chernyshov is a suspect in what Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau called a “large-scale” illegal land grab case. kyivindependent.com/anti-corru…
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[2025/06/27 08:02]
Anti-corruption agencies seek Ukrainian deputy prime minister’s suspension amid land grab case
Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Chernyshov was officially named a suspect on June 23 in what Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau called a "large-scale" illegal land grab case.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Update: Death toll in Russian June 24 attack on Dnipro rises to at least 21, more than 300 injured Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Governor Serhii Lysak reported on June 27 that the death toll in Dnipro rose to 21. kyivindependent.com/russia-str…
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[2025/06/27 07:39]
‘Dead and wounded everywhere’ — Russian attack on Dnipro kills at least 21, injures more than 300
Russia launched a deadly missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro on June 24, striking civilian infrastructure and a passenger train, local officials reported.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Chinese journalist injured by drone strike in Kursk Oblast, Russian governor says. According to acting Kursk Oblast governor, reporter Lu Yuguang from the Chinese television network was wounded in a Ukrainian drone strike on the village of Korenevo. kyivindependent.com/chinese-jo…
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[2025/06/27 06:48]
Chinese journalist injured by drone strike in Kursk Oblast, Russian governor says
According to acting Kursk Oblast governor Alexander Khinshtein, 63-year-old reporter Lu Yuguang from the Chinese television network Phoenix TV was wounded in a Ukrainian drone strike on the village of Korenevo.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Netherlands, Belgium hand over 2 minehunters to boost Ukraine’s naval defenses. The official handover ceremony took place earlier in Belgium, but was disclosed only later due to security concerns. kyivindependent.com/netherland…
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[2025/06/27 05:32]
Short-range drone attacks have become one of the deadliest threats to civilians in Ukraine’s front-line regions, killing at least 395 people and injuring 2,635 between February 2022 and April 2025, according to a new report by the U.N. kyivindependent.com/relentless…
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[2025/06/27 04:33]
Russia's short-range drone strikes cause over 3,000 civilian casualties in Ukraine, UN reports
Short-range drone attacks have become one of the deadliest threats to civilians in Ukraine’s front-line regions, killing at least 395 people and injuring 2,635 between February 2022 and April 2025, according to a new bulletin by the UN Human Rights M…Olena Goncharova (The Kyiv Independent)
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of June 27, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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[2025/06/27 04:17]
Russia is using financial incentives to recruit teachers, and coaches to work in occupied parts of Ukraine in a campaign aimed at fostering loyalty to Moscow’s regime, according to a report published by the Center for European Policy Analysis. kyivindependent.com/russia-off…
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[2025/06/27 02:04]
Russia offers cash to teachers to Russify occupied Ukraine, report says
Over 100 teachers have relocated to Crimea through the program, according to Ukraine’s Regional Center for Human Rights.Olena Goncharova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️European companies shipping critical missile parts to Russia, Zelensky tells EU. “Some European companies are still sending critical components to Russia. These end up in missiles and other weapons used to kill us, kill Ukrainians.” kyivindependent.com/european-c…
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[2025/06/27 00:04]
European companies shipping critical missile parts to Russia, Zelensky tells EU
"Some European companies are still sending critical components to Russia. These end up in missiles and other weapons used to kill us, kill Ukrainians."Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Trump wants to slash war crimes investigation funds, Reuters reports. One of the groups targeted for termination is Global Rights Compliance, which gathers evidence of Russian war crimes across Ukraine, including torture and sexual violence. kyivindependent.com/trump-want…
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[2025/06/26 22:41]
⚡️EU extends sanctions against Russia. The announcement comes amid fears that Hungary, one of the bloc’s most Kremlin-friendly member states, would attempt to block the sanctions extension. kyivindependent.com/eu-extends…
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[2025/06/26 21:43]
EU agrees to extend sanctions against Russia for 6 months
The agreement comes amid fears that Hungary, one of the bloc's most Kremlin-friendly member states, would attempt to block the sanctions extension.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️EU agrees to extend sanctions against Russia, source says. The agreement comes amid fears that Hungary, one of the bloc’s most Kremlin-friendly member states, would attempt to block the sanctions extension. kyivindependent.com/eu-extends…
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[2025/06/26 21:58]
EU agrees to extend sanctions against Russia for 6 months
The agreement comes amid fears that Hungary, one of the bloc's most Kremlin-friendly member states, would attempt to block the sanctions extension.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Trump vowed at NATO summit that Russia won’t attack alliance during his presidency, WP reports. kyivindependent.com/trump-vows…
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[2025/06/26 18:04]
Trump vowed at NATO summit that Russia won’t attack alliance during his presidency, WP reports
U.S. President Donald Trump promised during the NATO summit in The Hague that Russia would never attack the alliance while he is in office, the Washington Post reported on June 26, citing three unnamed European officials.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Kyrgyz citizen pleads guilty to illegally exporting US firearms to Russia. kyivindependent.com/kyrgyz-cit…
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[2025/06/26 16:50]
Kyrgyz citizen pleads guilty to illegally exporting US firearms to Russia
"The defendant admitted that he purchased American-made, military-grade firearms and re-exported them to Russia," U.S. Attorney Joseph Nocella for the Eastern District of New York said.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
This is issue 31 of Ukrainian lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak’s weekly “Ukraine Reforms Tracker” covering events from June 17–June 24, 2025. The digest highlights steps taken in the Ukrainian parliament related to business and economics. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-re…
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[2025/06/26 16:13]
Ukraine Reforms Tracker Weekly — Issue 31
Editor’s note: This is issue 31 of Ukrainian lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak’s weekly "Ukraine Reforms Tracker" covering events from June 17–June 24, 2025.Yaroslav Zhelezniak (The Kyiv Independent)
“Her strength is her mind. Her choice is Khartiia.” With the new campaign, Khartiia Brigade says its hope is to change the situation, in particular by updating internal practices to better integrate women into units. kyivindependent.com/facing-man…
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[2025/06/26 15:49]
Facing manpower shortage, Ukrainian brigade turns to women in first-ever female recruitment drive
Editor’s note: This article originated as a winning story idea in a vote by members of the Kyiv Independent’s community.Natalia Yermak (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Over 20,000 Russian soldiers prosecuted for refusing to fight in Ukraine, media reports. kyivindependent.com/over-20-00…
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[2025/06/26 15:48]
Over 20,000 Russian soldiers prosecuted for refusing to fight in Ukraine, media reports
As of late May, the outlet documented 20,538 such cases since September 2022 when the Kremlin announced a first wave of mobilization, compared to 10,025 cases reported by Mediazona last June.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
The Kyiv Independent has officially reached 20,000 paying members, becoming the first Ukrainian media outlet in history to cross this milestone. kyivindependent.com/the-kyiv-i…
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[2025/06/26 15:58]
⚡️Ukraine, Russia conduct new POW swap under Istanbul deal. kyivindependent.com/draft-ukra…
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[2025/06/26 14:15]
Ukraine, Russia conduct new POW swap under Istanbul deal
"Today, soldiers of the Armed Forces, the National Guard, and the State Border Guard Service are returning home," President Volodymyr Zelensky said without revealing their numbers.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
The Hague summit’s communique shows that in the era of Trump, focus on Ukraine is slipping away. kyivindependent.com/as-nato-su…
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[2025/06/26 11:53]
Trump gets king’s treatment at NATO summit while Ukraine sits on the sidelines
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — As NATO leaders convened in The Hague for a two-day summit on June 24–25, allies and Kyiv braced for the first annual meeting since U.S. President Donald Trump’s return to office.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ ‘50,000 Russian troops pinned down’ — Ukraine halts advance in Sumy Oblast, summer offensive ‘faltering,’ Syrskyi says. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-ha…
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[2025/06/26 11:33]
'50,000 Russian troops pinned down' — Ukraine halts advance in Sumy Oblast, summer offensive 'faltering,' Syrskyi says
"This year's wave of the enemy's 'summer offensive' from Russian territory is faltering," Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Orban claims 95% oppose Ukraine’s EU accession in disputed Hungary referendum. The poll, promoted by Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government, has drawn criticism over its credibility and turnout. kyivindependent.com/hungary-uk…
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[2025/06/26 10:44]
Orban claims 95% oppose Ukraine's EU accession in disputed Hungary referendum
The poll, promoted by Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government, has drawn criticism over its credibility and turnout.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Russia reportedly helping North Korea build warships, but questions over seaworthiness remain after failed launch. Satellite imagery and launch footage suggest a clear Russian design influence. kyivindependent.com/russia-nor…
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[2025/06/26 10:01]
⚡️ Taking lessons from Ukraine war, Trump’s US defense budget prioritizes drones, missiles. The budget includes increased investment in small drones, a response to their proven battlefield value in Ukraine. kyivindependent.com/after-less…
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[2025/06/26 08:49]
⚡️ Ukraine to receive 20 new Rheinmetall Ermine vehicles — here’s what they can do. Rheinmetall said the deliveries are expected to begin in 2026. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-to…
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[2025/06/26 08:25]
RT by [@KyivIndependent](https://nitter.oksocial.net/KyivIndependent): 🎧 Episode 2 of the KI Insights Podcast is out now! We continue bringing trusted analysis on #Ukraine’s politics, business & security.
📡Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/6TvxN… — Russia’s 2025 summer offensive: why now, what’s changing on the ground, and what it means for Western support.
Director @j_parus is joined by [@KyivIndependent](https://nitter.oksocial.net/KyivIndependent) frontline reporter @francisjfarrell to break it down.
#UkraineWar #RussiaUkraineWar #Geopolitics
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[2025/06/26 08:12]
⚡️ Meloni tells Trump US must show ‘same determination’ on Ukraine as with Iran. “I said the same determination is needed to achieve two other important ceasefires,” Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said. kyivindependent.com/meloni-tel…
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[2025/06/26 06:24]
Meloni tells Trump US must show 'same determination' on Ukraine as with Iran
"I said the same determination is needed to achieve two other important ceasefires," Meloni said.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russian court convicts 184 Ukrainian POWs captured in Kursk Oblast of terrorism, Mediazona reports. A Russian military court has convicted 184 Ukrainian POWs captured in Kursk Oblast of acts of terrorism, Mediazona reported on June 25. kyivindependent.com/russian-co…
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[2025/06/26 04:34]
Russian court convicts 184 Ukrainian POWs captured in Kursk Oblast of terrorism, Mediazona reports
A Russian military court has convicted 184 Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) captured in Kursk Oblast of acts of terrorism, Mediazona reported on June 25.Volodymyr Ivanyshyn (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukraine, Council of Europe sign historic agreement to establish tribunal on Russian aggression. Ukraine & the Council of Europe agreed to establish a Special Tribunal to prosecute Russian leadership for the full-scale invasion. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-co…
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[2025/06/25 20:52]
Ukraine, Council of Europe sign historic agreement to establish tribunal on Russian aggression
Ukraine and the Council of Europe signed a landmark agreement to establish a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression, aimed at prosecuting Russian leadership for the full-scale invasion.Lucy Pakhnyuk (The Kyiv Independent)
Two years after her tragic death in a Russian missile strike, Ukrainian author Victoria Amelina was posthumously awarded on June 25 the prestigious U.K. Orwell Prize for her book “Looking at Women, Looking at War.” kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-…
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[2025/06/25 20:03]
After a high-level U.S. visit to Belarus led to the release of 14 prisoners, observers have been left wondering what autocrat Alexander Lukashenko may have secured in return. kyivindependent.com/no-trust-i…
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[2025/06/25 20:12]
Diplomacy or deal-making? Unpacking the U.S.-Belarus prisoner deal
After a high-level U.S. visit to Belarus led to the release of 14 prisoners, observers have been left wondering what autocrat Alexander Lukashenko may have secured in return. U.S.Maria Yeryoma (The Kyiv Independent)
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the NATO summit; The two leaders discussed the purchase of American air defense systems as well as the potential for co-production of drones; and more. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wa…
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[2025/06/25 19:21]
Ukraine war latest: US signals more Patriot missiles for Kyiv after Zelensky-Trump talks at NATO summit
Key developments on June 25: * Zelensky, Trump hold talks on NATO summit sidelines * 'Something unknown' hits key Russian drone facility in Taganrog, Ukrainian official says * Russia has launched over 28,000 Shahed drones at Ukraine since 2022, w…The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
More than three years into Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, many Western cultural institutions that had distanced themselves from Russian artists as a gesture of solidarity with Ukraine are now reversing course. kyivindependent.com/as-ukraine…
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[2025/06/25 18:57]
As Ukraine bleeds, Western opera welcomes back pro-Putin Russian singer Anna Netrebko
More than three years into Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, many Western cultural institutions that had distanced themselves from Russian artists as a gesture of solidarity with Ukraine are now reversing course. The U.K.Kate Tsurkan (The Kyiv Independent)
nature.com/articles/s41586-025…
Computer-vision research powers surveillance technology - Nature
An analysis of research papers and citing patents indicates the extensive ties between computer-vision research and surveillance.Nature
⚡️Putin to skip BRICS summit in Brazil due to ICC arrest warrant. kyivindependent.com/putin-to-s…
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[2025/06/25 17:43]
Putin to skip BRICS summit in Brazil due to ICC arrest warrant
Brazil is a member of the ICC and a signatory to the Rome Statute, meaning it is obliged to arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin if he enters the country.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Trump signals support for sending more Patriot missiles to Ukraine. kyivindependent.com/trump-sign…
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[2025/06/25 16:44]
Trump signals support for sending more Patriot missiles to Ukraine
"They (Ukraine) do want to have the anti missiles. As they call them, the Patriots, and we're going to see if we can make some available," U.S. President Donald Trump said.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
In a rare public sign that all is not well in Russia, two high-ranking Moscow officials last week issued separate warnings about the state of the country’s economy. Experts say that the statements are likely accurate. kyivindependent.com/russian-ec…
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[2025/06/25 16:22]
Putin insists the Russian economy is fine, but Kremlin officials say otherwise
In a rare public sign that all is not well in Russia, two high-ranking Moscow officials last week issued separate warnings about the state of the country's economy.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️’It’s possible’ — Trump on Putin’s territorial ambitions beyond Ukraine. kyivindependent.com/its-possib…
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[2025/06/25 15:31]
'It's possible' — Trump on Putin's territorial ambitions beyond Ukraine
"I consider him (Russian President Vladimir Putin) a person I think is misguided," U.S. President Donald Trump said speaking at a NATO press conference in The Hague on June 25.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Zelensky, Trump hold talks on NATO summit sidelines. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-t…
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[2025/06/25 13:52]
Zelensky, Trump hold talks on NATO summit sidelines
"We covered all the truly important issues," President Volodymyr Zelensky said. "We discussed how to achieve a ceasefire and a real peace. We spoke about how to protect our people.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Donetsk Oblast city ‘on brink of humanitarian catastrophe,’ governor says as drones cripple infrastructure. “The Russians are trying to fully control all movement in the city using their drones,” a military spokesperson told the Kyiv Independent. kyivindependent.com/kostiantyn…
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[2025/06/25 13:11]
Donetsk Oblast city ‘on brink of humanitarian catastrophe,’ governor says as drones cripple infrastructure
"The Russians are trying to fully control all movement in the city using their drones," a military spokesperson told the Kyiv Independent.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
We are launching a new membership benefit based on feedback from our community! We’ve heard extensively from our members that there’s interest in learning more about how to help Ukraine and opportunities to get more involved.
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[2025/06/25 12:48]
⚡️NATO allies set new defense spending target at 5% of GDP by 2035, reaffirm support for Ukraine. The leaders also reaffirmed support for Ukraine, stating that direct contributions to Ukraine’s defense capacity will be counted toward the 5% total. kyivindependent.com/nato-allie…
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[2025/06/25 12:36]
NATO allies set new 5% defense spending target, reaffirm support for Ukraine, but fail to condemn Russia
The leaders also reaffirmed support for Ukraine, stating that direct contributions to Ukraine's defense and industrial capacity will be counted toward the 5% total.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Update: Death toll in Russian attack on Dnipro rises to at least 19, more than 300 injured On June 25, Dnipropetrovsk Governor reported that the death toll in Dnipro rose to 19 and that more than 300 people were injured in the attack. kyivindependent.com/russia-str…
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[2025/06/25 12:12]
‘Dead and wounded everywhere’ — Russian attack on Dnipro kills at least 21, injures more than 300
Russia launched a deadly missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro on June 24, striking civilian infrastructure and a passenger train, local officials reported.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Ukrainian ‘traitor’ behind Russian missile guidance system charged with treason, SBU says. Oleg Borsuk allegedly oversaw the development and modernization of satellite guidance systems (GPS/GLONASS) used in Russian missiles. kyivindependent.com/engineer-t…
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[2025/06/25 12:14]
Ukrainian ‘traitor’ behind Russian missile guidance system charged with treason, SBU says
Oleg Borsuk, a 61-year-old Ukrainian national, allegedly oversaw the development and modernization of satellite guidance systems (GPS/GLONASS) used in Russian missiles.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Trump says Zelensky is a ‘nice guy,’ will discuss ‘his difficulties’ during meeting at NATO summit. “Obviously we’ll be discussing his difficulties, he’s got a little difficulty,” U.S. President Donald Trump said. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-a…
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[2025/06/25 10:57]
Trump says Zelensky is a 'nice guy,' will discuss 'his difficulties' during meeting at NATO summit
"Obviously we'll be discussing his difficulties, he's got a little difficulty," U.S. President Donald Trump said.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ UK to buy Ukraine weapons with frozen Russian asset proceeds. The move represents the U.K.’s first direct use of Russia-linked funds to buy weaponry for Kyiv. kyivindependent.com/uk-first-t…
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[2025/06/25 11:04]
UK to buy Ukraine weapons with frozen Russian asset proceeds
The move represents the U.K.'s first direct use of Russia-linked funds to buy weaponry for Kyiv.Yana Prots (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️’Something unknown’ hits key Russian drone facility in Taganrog, Ukrainian official says. “Something unknown flew into the Atlant-Aero plant in Taganrog,” Andrii Kovalenko said. “This is an important node in the Russian military-industrial complex.” kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-…
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[2025/06/25 07:08]
'Something unknown' hits key Russian drone facility in Taganrog, Ukrainian official says
"Something unknown flew into the Atlant-Aero plant in Taganrog," Andrii Kovalenko, head of the counter-disinformation center, said.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of June 25, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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[2025/06/25 06:25]
⚡️’Treasonous’ — Trump, Witkoff slam intel leak undermining US strikes on Iran, insist nuclear targets ‘obliterated.’ “Leaking that type of information, whatever the information, whatever side it comes out on, is outrageous,” Steve Witkoff said. kyivindependent.com/treasonous…
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[2025/06/25 06:05]
'Treasonous' — Trump, Witkoff slam intel leak undermining US strikes on Iran, insist nuclear targets 'obliterated'
"It goes without saying that leaking that type of information, whatever the information, whatever side it comes out on, is outrageous. It's treasonous," U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff said during an appearance on Fox News.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️’You can count on us’ — EU reiterates support for Ukraine at NATO summit. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reiterated the EU’s ongoing support for Ukraine at a NATO summit in The Hague on June 24. kyivindependent.com/you-can-co…
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[2025/06/25 04:09]
'You can count on us' — EU reiterates support for Ukraine at NATO summit
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reiterated the EU's ongoing support for Ukraine at a NATO summit in The Hague.Volodymyr Ivanyshyn (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Kyiv, Copenhagen aim to launch Ukrainian defense production in Denmark. Denmark has already allocated $47 million for the project, and Ukraine’s partners will provide further funding for production. kyivindependent.com/kyiv-copen…
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[2025/06/24 19:52]
Kyiv, Copenhagen aim to launch Ukrainian defense production in Denmark
Denmark has already allocated $47 million for the project, and Ukraine's partners will provide further funding for production.Kateryna Hodunova (The Kyiv Independent)
Russia launched a deadly missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro on June 24, striking civilian infrastructure and a passenger train, killing at least 17 people and injuring scores of others, local officials reported. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wa…
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[2025/06/24 19:19]
Ukraine war latest: Russian attack on Dnipro kills at least 17, injures almost 280
Key developments on June 24: * 'Dead and wounded everywhere' — Russian attack on Dnipro kills at least 17, injures almost 280 * Council of Europe, Ukraine to sign accord on June 25 to set up Russian aggression tribunal * Ukraine can produce 8 mil…The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukraine evacuates 31 citizens, including 14 children, from Iran. The evacuation was carried out in transit through Azerbaijan and Moldova to Kyiv, the statement read. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-ev…
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[2025/06/24 18:50]
‘Defense, munitions — it’s all an insurance policy, isn’t it?’ says an executive at the UK’s largest ammo producer as it reconfigures its supply chain for explosives. kyivindependent.com/like-any-t…
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[2025/06/24 18:18]
‘It’s a race’ — UK’s largest ammo maker rebooting chemistry to break NATO’s dependence on explosive imports
Russia’s war in Ukraine has drained Western ammunition stocks. Despite years of claimed weapons ramp-ups, NATO’s arms manufacturing is still not refilling those stocks apace, let alone making it to Ukraine in needed mass.Kollen Post (The Kyiv Independent)
The ongoing and escalating slaughter of Ukrainian civilians depends on two preconditions: Moscow’s determination to erase Ukraine, and the tacit permission it receives from America and Europe, writes Andrew Chakhoyan in his recent op-ed. kyivindependent.com/more-empty…
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[2025/06/24 16:21]
More empty threats from Washington, more deadly bombs from Russia
The ongoing and escalating slaughter of Ukrainian civilians depends on two preconditions: Moscow’s determination to erase Ukraine, and the tacit permission it receives from America and Europe.Andrew Chakhoyan (The Kyiv Independent)
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⚡️Trump to meet Zelensky during NATO summit, White House confirms. Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump last met in April on the sidelines of Pope Francis’ funeral. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-p…
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[2025/06/24 15:40]
Trump to meet Zelensky during NATO summit, White House confirms
Upon arrival in The Hague on June 24, Andriy Yermak, head of Ukraine's presidential office, said he held a "substantive" discussion with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the upcoming Zelensky-Trump meeting.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
During its war in Ukraine, Russia quietly imported millions in advanced equipment — mostly from China — to expand a key missile plant in Votkinsk. kyivindependent.com/investigat…
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[2025/06/24 15:26]
Investigation: How Russia prepares its strategic missile plant for ‘eternal war’
Key findings: * Despite international sanctions, Russia's strategic missile plant was able to import complex machinery to dramatically increase missile production.Alisa Yurchenko (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️UK to fund joint drone production with Ukraine. Ukraine and the United Kingdom have reached an agreement to jointly produce drones, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced on June 24. Britain will finance the procurement of Ukrainian-designed drones manufactured in the UK, he added. kyivindependent.com/uk-to-fund…
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[2025/06/24 15:11]
UK to fund joint drone production with Ukraine
Britain will finance the procurement of Ukrainian-designed drones manufactured in the UK.Yana Prots (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukraine can produce 8 million drones annually but needs funding, Zelensky says at NATO summit. President Volodymyr Zelensky urged allies to scale up investments in joint weapons production, including drone technologies, artillery, and interceptors. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-ca…
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[2025/06/24 13:12]
The Kyiv Independent spoke with the fighters of the Third Regiment of the Special Operations Forces about how they have adapted as the rise of the war of drones transformed what was understood to be achievable by special forces, for better or for worse. piped.video/watch?v=9k1kHfVzB_…
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[2025/06/24 12:47]
⚡️Israel reportedly strikes Iran despite Trump’s call for calm after announced ceasefire. The attack comes less than an hour after Trump told media that “Israel needs to calm down” as he criticized both countries for undermining the ceasefire he brokered. kyivindependent.com/israel-rep…
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[2025/06/24 12:12]
Israel reportedly strikes Iran despite Trump's call for calm after announced ceasefire
The attack comes less than an hour after Trump told reporters that "Israel needs to calm down" as he criticized both countries for undermining the ceasefire he says he brokered.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Update: ‘Dead and wounded everywhere’ — Russia strikes Dnipro with ballistic missiles, hits civilian train. At least 8 people were killed and 84 injured in Dnipro. In Samarske, the number of wounded rose to 11, while 2 people were killed. kyivindependent.com/russia-str…
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[2025/06/24 12:12]
‘Dead and wounded everywhere’ — Russian attack on Dnipro kills at least 21, injures more than 300
Russia launched a deadly missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro on June 24, striking civilian infrastructure and a passenger train, local officials reported.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
For years, foreigners seeking a Ukrainian passport faced a tough choice: renounce their original citizenship or give up on becoming Ukrainian. Now, that barrier will likely be removed, as Ukraine prepares to allow dual citizenship for the first time. kyivindependent.com/foreigners…
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[2025/06/24 11:38]
⚡️ Zelensky arrives at NATO summit in The Hague as Netherlands pledges new aid. President Volodymyr Zelensky met Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof on June 24 in The Hague as the two-day NATO summit takes off. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-a…
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[2025/06/24 10:34]
Zelensky arrives at NATO summit in The Hague as Netherlands pledges new aid
Welcoming Zelensky at the Catshuis official residence, Schoof presented a new military aid package for Ukraine, including 100 drone radar systems, front-line vehicles for evacuating the wounded, and 80 million euros (over $90 million) for the drone i…Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Zelensky plans to meet Trump at NATO summit. Upon arrival in The Hague, Andriy Yermak, head of Ukraine’s presidential office, said he held a “substantive” discussion with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the upcoming Zelensky-Trump meeting. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-p…
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[2025/06/24 10:19]
Trump to meet Zelensky during NATO summit, White House confirms
Upon arrival in The Hague on June 24, Andriy Yermak, head of Ukraine's presidential office, said he held a "substantive" discussion with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the upcoming Zelensky-Trump meeting.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Update: ‘Dead and wounded everywhere’ — Russia strikes Dnipro with ballistic missiles, hits civilian train. At least 1 person was killed and more than 20 people injured in Dnipro. In Samarske, 2 people were killed and 3 others were injured. kyivindependent.com/russia-str…
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[2025/06/24 10:24]
‘Dead and wounded everywhere’ — Russian attack on Dnipro kills at least 21, injures more than 300
Russia launched a deadly missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro on June 24, striking civilian infrastructure and a passenger train, local officials reported.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Europeans oppose following Trump if he pushes Ukraine to cede territory, lift Russia sanctions, poll finds. The wide-ranging survey also asked about attitudes to increasing defense spending and compulsory military service. kyivindependent.com/europeans-…
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[2025/06/24 10:05]
⚡️’Dead and wounded everywhere’ — Russia strikes Dnipro with ballistic missiles, hits civilian train. Russia launched a deadly missile attack on Dnipro city on June 24, striking civilian infrastructure and a passenger train, local officials reported. kyivindependent.com/russia-str…
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[2025/06/24 09:46]
‘Dead and wounded everywhere’ — Russian attack on Dnipro kills at least 21, injures more than 300
Russia launched a deadly missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro on June 24, striking civilian infrastructure and a passenger train, local officials reported.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️’Let’s not be naive’ — Rutte urges NATO to face Russia, China threats, pledges support for Ukraine. Mark Rutte said NATO’s role is to ensure Ukraine has the military means to stay in the fight until “serious” peace negotiations begin. kyivindependent.com/lets-not-b…
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[2025/06/24 09:28]
'Let's not be naive' — Rutte urges NATO to face Russia, China threats, pledges support for Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said NATO's role is to ensure Ukraine has the military means to stay in the fight until "serious" peace negotiations begin.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
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⚡️Iran reportedly launches missiles at Israel hours after Trump announced ceasefire. “A short while ago, sirens sounded in northern Israel following the identification of missiles launched from Iran toward the State of Israel,” Israel Defense Forces said. kyivindependent.com/iran-repor…
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[2025/06/24 08:08]
Israel accuses Iran of violating ceasefire hours after Trump announcement
"A short while ago, sirens sounded in northern Israel following the identification of missiles launched from Iran toward the State of Israel," the Israel Defense Forces said in a statement.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russia remains ‘the most significant, direct threat’ to NATO, Rutte says. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on June 23 that Russia remains the main threat to the alliance, citing Moscow’s cooperation with China, North Korea, Iran, and Belarus. kyivindependent.com/russia-rem…
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[2025/06/24 07:53]
Russia remains 'the most significant, direct threat' to NATO, Rutte says ahead of summit
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said during a press briefing on June 23 that Russia remains the main threat to the alliance, citing Moscow's cooperation with China, North Korea, Iran, and Belarus.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ceasefire between Iran and Israel now in effect, Trump says. “The ceasefire is now in effect. Please do not violate it!” U.S. President Donald Trump said in a post on Truth Social on June 24. kyivindependent.com/ceasefire-…
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[2025/06/24 06:35]
Ceasefire between Iran and Israel now in effect, Trump says
"The ceasefire is now in effect. Please do not violate it!" U.S. President Donald Trump said in a post on Truth Social on June 24.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of June 24, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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[2025/06/24 06:38]
⚡️Russian strikes kill 4, injure 5 in Kherson Oblast. Russian drone & artillery strikes on Kherson Oblast killed 4 people & injured 5 others between June 23-24, local officials said. 29 settlements, including the city of Kherson, were hit. kyivindependent.com/russian-st…
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[2025/06/24 04:57]
Russian strikes kill 4, injure 5 in Kherson Oblast
Russian drone and artillery strikes on Kherson Oblast killed four people and injured five others between June 23-24, local officials said. Twenty-nine settlements, including the city of Kherson, were hit.Lucy Pakhnyuk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russia drone strikes on Kharkiv injure 3, damage civilian buildings. Russian forces launched a drone attack on Kharkiv overnight on June 24, injuring three people and damaging civilian infrastructure, Mayor Ihor Terekhov said. kyivindependent.com/russia-dro…
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[2025/06/24 03:30]
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Skull Vessel | Cleveland Museum of Art
This vessel's clear, vibrant color reveals the inspiration of Wari ceramics in those of the South Coast Nasca. The twin spouts joined by a flat, handle-like bridge are also an old South Coast spout type.clevelandart.org
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⚡️Update: Russian mass missile, drone attack on Kyiv kills at least 6, injures 25. Russia launched a wave of missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and surrounding region overnight on June 23. kyivindependent.com/russia-lau…
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[2025/06/23 07:17]
⚡️Update: Russia’s mass missile, drone attack on Kyiv kills 5, injures at least 19. Mayor Vitalii Klitschko said that the number of those injured has grown to at least 19 people across Kyiv following an overnight Russian missile and drone attack. kyivindependent.com/russia-lau…
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[2025/06/23 04:54]
'It was impossible to look at' — Russian mass missile, drone attack on Kyiv kills at least 9, injures 33
Russia launched a wave of missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and surrounding region overnight on June 23.Lucy Pakhnyuk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Update: Russia’s mass missile, drone attack on Kyiv kills 5, injures 13. The casualty count in an overnight attack on Kyiv has grown, with officials reporting five people killed and 13 injured in the capital and surrounding region amid the attack kyivindependent.com/russia-lau…
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[2025/06/23 04:07]
'It was impossible to look at' — Russian mass missile, drone attack on Kyiv kills at least 9, injures 33
Russia launched a wave of missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and surrounding region overnight on June 23.Lucy Pakhnyuk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Deputy PM Chernyshov returns to Ukraine as questions mount amid corruption probe. kyivindependent.com/deputy-pm-…
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[2025/06/23 02:48]
Deputy PM Chernyshov returns to Ukraine as questions mount amid corruption probe
Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Chernyshov returned to Ukraine on June 22 following his official trip abroad amid media speculations connecting Chernyshov's absence to an ongoing corruption investigation.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Update: Russia launches mass missile, drone attacks on Kyiv, killing 1, injuring at least 5. The casualty count in a large-scale missile and drone attack has risen, with official reporting at least one person killed and another five injured. kyivindependent.com/russia-lau…
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[2025/06/23 01:41]
'It was impossible to look at' — Russian mass missile, drone attack on Kyiv kills at least 9, injures 33
Russia launched a wave of missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and surrounding region overnight on June 23.Lucy Pakhnyuk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Zelensky expected to speak at Council of Europe parliamentary session next week. President Zelensky is expected to address the Council of Europe’s Parliamentary Assembly on June 26 in Strasbourg, though his attendance has not been confirmed yet. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-e…
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[2025/06/23 00:59]
Zelensky expected to speak at Council of Europe parliamentary session next week
President Zelensky is expected to address the Council of Europe’s Parliamentary Assembly on June 26 during its summer session in Strasbourg, though his attendance has not been confirmed.Lucy Pakhnyuk (The Kyiv Independent)
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