⚡️ Zelensky, Macron discuss SAMP/T air defenses, Mirage jet training in hour-long call. France has agreed to expand pilot training for Mirage fighter jets, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-c…
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⚡️Ukrainian hackers wipe databases at Russia’s Gazprom in major cyberattack, intelligence source says. The cyberattack allegedly destroyed large volumes of data and installed custom software designed to further damage the company’s information systems. kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-…
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[2025/07/18 10:34]
Ukrainian hackers wipe databases at Russia's Gazprom in major cyberattack, intelligence source says
The cyberattack allegedly destroyed large volumes of data and installed custom software designed to further damage the company's information systems.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ 2 killed, 11 injured in Russian attack on Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. A man and a woman were killed during a Russian attack against the Kamienske district in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on July 18. kyivindependent.com/russian-at…
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[2025/07/18 10:05]
2 killed, 11 injured in Russian attack on Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
The fatalities included a man and a woman. All of the 11 injured victims have been hospitalized, one of whom — a 29-year-old woman — is in serious condition, Governor Serhii Lysak reported.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
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⚡️Trump admin cuts undermine efforts to track abducted Ukrainian children, Council of Europe envoy says. “European countries will have to fund it,” an envoy said. “We cannot stop tracking them and then just re-track them (children) in the months ahead.” kyivindependent.com/us-cuts-un…
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[2025/07/18 09:04]
Trump admin cuts undermine efforts to track abducted Ukrainian children, Council of Europe envoy says
"European countries will have to fund it," Thordis Gylfadottir, an envoy of the Council of Europe, told Politico. "We cannot stop tracking them and then just re-track them (abducted children) in the months ahead."Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Wagner mercenary who trained Russian boxing champion, fought in Ukraine, was killed in Mali, intelligence source says. kyivindependent.com/wagner-mer…
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[2025/07/18 08:46]
Wagner mercenary who trained Russian boxing champion, fought in Ukraine, was killed in Mali, intelligence source says
The source called Igor Nesterov a war criminal and a member of Russia's infamous Wagner company, a mercenary group that was deployed in some of the most brutal battles in Ukraine.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russian attacks kill 7, injure 25 in Ukraine over past day; train hit in drone strike. Ukraine’s Air Force said it shot down 11 Shahed-type drones overnight as Russia launched a wave of 35 attack drones. Six additional decoys were jammed or lost. kyivindependent.com/at-least-7…
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[2025/07/18 07:24]
Russian attacks kill 7, injure 25 in Ukraine over past day; train hit in drone strike
Ukraine's Air Force said it shot down 11 Shahed-type drones overnight as Russia launched a wave of 35 attack drones, including decoy drones, primarily targeting eastern frontline regions. Six additional decoys were jammed or lost.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukrainian drones reportedly attack Moscow for second night in a row. Moscow Mayor said four drones were shot down on approach to the capital, with blasts heard near suburban districts and satellite towns located near Moscow. kyivindependent.com/drone-atta…
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[2025/07/18 06:35]
Ukrainian drones reportedly attack Moscow for second night in a row
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said four drones were shot down on approach to the capital, with blasts heard near Zvenigorod, Istra, and Zelenograd — suburban districts and satellite towns located to the west and northwest of central Moscow.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ EU agrees on ‘one of its strongest’ Russia sanctions packages after Slovakia lifts veto. The agreement follows Slovakia’s announcement that it is ready to back the package after blocking it six times. kyivindependent.com/eu-envoys-…
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[2025/07/18 06:42]
EU agrees on 'one of its strongest' Russia sanctions packages after Slovakia lifts veto
The package targets 105 vessels of Russia's shadow fleet, the Russian banking system, Nord Stream pipelines, and lowers the price cap on Russian crude oil.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ EU envoys reportedly agree on 18th package of Russia sanctions after Slovakia lifts veto. The agreement follows Slovakia’s announcement that it is ready to back the package after blocking it six times. kyivindependent.com/eu-envoys-…
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[2025/07/18 06:33]
EU agrees on 'one of its strongest' Russia sanctions packages after Slovakia lifts veto
The package targets 105 vessels of Russia's shadow fleet, the Russian banking system, Nord Stream pipelines, and lowers the price cap on Russian crude oil.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Ukraine raises flags in villages near Dnipropetrovsk Oblast’s borders, refuting Russia’s claims of capture. kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-…
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[2025/07/18 06:04]
Ukraine raises flags in villages near Dnipropetrovsk Oblast's borders, refuting Russia's claims of capture
"Fighters from the 31st Separate Mechanized Brigade and the 505th Separate Marine Battalion have raised their battle flags in the settlements of Voskresenka and Yalta in Donetsk Oblast," the 20th Corps said in a statement on social media.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of July 18, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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[2025/07/18 04:55]
⚡️Russian strikes hit Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia oblasts — 5 injured, homes damaged. Russian forces carried out a series of overnight attacks on Ukraine on July 18, injuring at least five people in Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia oblasts, local officials reported. kyivindependent.com/russian-st…
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[2025/07/18 03:20]
Russian strikes hit Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia oblasts — 1 killed, 5 injured
Russian forces launched a series of overnight attacks across Ukraine on July 18, killing one person and injuring at least five others, according to local officials.Lucy Pakhnyuk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Foreign Ministry condemns Budapest for banning 3 Ukrainian military officials from Hungarian territory. Foreign Minister Adrii Sybiha on July 17 condemned Budapest for its decision to ban three Ukrainian military officials from Hungarian territory. kyivindependent.com/foreign-mi…
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[2025/07/18 00:02]
Foreign Ministry condemns Budapest for banning 3 Ukrainian military officials from Hungarian territory
"We reject Hungary's manipulations, and we will not tolerate such disrespect for our military. Ukraine reserves the right to take appropriate action in response," Foreign Minister Adrii Sybiha.Volodymyr Ivanyshyn (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Slovakia agrees to approve EU’s 18th sanctions package against Russia, Fico says. Slovakia is ready to approve the EU’s 18th sanctions package against Russia after vetoing the measure six times, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said on July 17. kyivindependent.com/slovakia-a…
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[2025/07/17 22:35]
Slovakia agrees to approve EU's 18th sanctions package against Russia, Fico says
All negotiating options have been exhausted for now, and continuing our blocking position would now endanger our interests," Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said.Volodymyr Ivanyshyn (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russia says European satellites aiding Ukraine are legitimate targets for signal jamming. European commercial satellites that Russia believes are aiding Ukraine are a legitimate target for signal jamming, Russia has told international regulators. kyivindependent.com/russia-say…
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[2025/07/17 21:21]
⚡️Germany to supply Ukraine with long-range missiles ‘very soon,’ Merz says. Germany will provide Ukraine with new long-range missiles “very shortly, very soon,” German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on July 17, not naming the weapons being supplied. kyivindependent.com/germany-to…
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[2025/07/17 20:19]
Germany to supply Ukraine with long-range missiles 'very soon,' Merz says
Germany will provide Ukraine with new long-range missiles "very shortly, very soon," German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said, without mentioning the name of the weapons being supplied.Volodymyr Ivanyshyn (The Kyiv Independent)
Zelensky, Trump discuss ‘win-win’ drones-for-weapons ‘mega deal’; Washington ‘moving with haste’ to arm Ukraine under Trump plan, US envoy says; and more. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wa…
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[2025/07/17 19:44]
Ukraine war latest: Zelensky, Trump discuss 'win-win' drones-for-weapons 'mega deal'
Key developments on July 17: * Zelensky, Trump discuss 'win-win' drones-for-weapons 'mega deal' * Washington 'moving with haste' to arm Ukraine under Trump plan, US envoy says * Ukrainian drones reportedly target Moscow, St.The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
Ukrainian lawmakers from the ruling party and opposition are unexpectedly united in their assessment of the latest government reshuffle — neither group expects much change. kyivindependent.com/inside-ukr…
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[2025/07/17 18:43]
The Ukrainian government was formally dissolved on July 16, marking the first full reshuffle during Russia’s full-scale invasion. A day later, the new Cabinet of Ministers was voted in. kyivindependent.com/whos-who-i…
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[2025/07/17 19:07]
Who's who in Ukraine's government after its first full wartime reshuffle
The Ukrainian government was formally dissolved on July 16, marking the first full reshuffle during Russia's full-scale invasion. A day later, the new Cabinet of Ministers was voted in.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
Since incorporating Iranian technology to produce low-cost drones, Russia has introduced numerous modifications to make them more destructive in attacks on Ukraine. kyivindependent.com/how-russia…
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[2025/07/17 18:53]
How Russia modified Iran's Shahed-136 drones — and what it means for Ukraine
Russia has repeatedly shattered its own records for aerial assaults on Ukraine this summer, culminating in a peak attack on July 9 with the launch of 728 Shahed-type drones.Kateryna Hodunova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Moldova to join NATO-backed drills in Georgia amid Russian threats. Held under NATO auspices, the exercises aim to boost combat readiness and interoperability among allied and partner nations. kyivindependent.com/moldova-to…
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[2025/07/17 18:26]
⚡️ Ukraine invites foreign defense companies to test weapons on the battlefield. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-in…
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[2025/07/17 18:40]
Ukraine invites foreign defense companies to test weapons on the battlefield
The "Test in Ukraine" initiative will allow foreign companies and governments to create solutions for real war challenges while receiving immediate feedback from military personnel and improving products based on combat experience.Yana Prots (The Kyiv Independent)
The Kyiv Independent spoke with Ukrainian and Western military experts, as well as soldiers on the ground, to lay out the current battlefield situation as Trump declared his 50-day deadline on Moscow. kyivindependent.com/explainer-…
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[2025/07/17 18:07]
Explainer: What Russia could achieve in Ukraine by Trump's 50-day deadline
U.S. President Donald Trump gave a 50-day ultimatum to Russia to end the war in Ukraine, promising to impose harsh sanctions otherwise.Asami Terajima (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ US general says NATO could seize Russia’s Kaliningrad ‘unheard of’ fast. Allied capabilities now allow NATO to “take that (Kaliningrad) down from the ground” faster than ever before, U.S. Army Europe and Africa commander General Chris Donahue said. kyivindependent.com/us-general…
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[2025/07/17 17:51]
US general says NATO could seize Russia's Kaliningrad with 'unheard of' speed
Allied capabilities now allow NATO to "take that (Kaliningrad) down from the ground" faster than ever before, U.S. Army Europe and Africa commander General Chris Donahue said.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Washington ‘moving with haste’ to arm Ukraine under Trump plan, US envoy says. As part of the plan, the U.S. was weighing the sale of Patriot air defense systems from its own military stockpiles, U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said. kyivindependent.com/washington…
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[2025/07/17 17:12]
⚡️ US unveils ‘reliable and cost-effective’ drone to rival Iranian-designed Shaheds. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reviewed the drone, known as the Low-Cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System (LUCAS), during a July 16 demonstration at the Pentagon. kyivindependent.com/us-unveils…
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[2025/07/17 16:20]
⚡️ Zelensky, Trump discuss ‘win-win’ drones-for-weapons ‘mega deal’ “The people of America need this technology, and you need to have it in your arsenal,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-t…
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[2025/07/17 15:24]
Zelensky, Trump discuss 'win-win' drones-for-weapons 'mega deal'
"The people of America need this technology, and you need to have it in your arsenal," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukraine’s Antonov confirms plane successfully left Kyiv despite closed skies amid Russian invasion. A modernized Ukrainian An-124 Ruslan cargo aircraft was relocated from Ukraine to Germany last week in a rare wartime flight. kyivindependent.com/antonov-su…
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[2025/07/17 15:08]
Ukraine's Antonov confirms its plane left Kyiv despite closed skies amid Russian invasion
A modernized Ukrainian An-124 Ruslan cargo aircraft was relocated from Ukraine to Germany last week in a rare wartime flight, the Antonov company confirmed.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
After holding firm against enemy attacks for the better part of the year, one of Ukraine’s great “fortress cities” is at risk of being cut off by recent Russian advances. kyivindependent.com/24-hours-i…
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[2025/07/17 16:46]
As Russia closes in on Pokrovsk, battle for key city enters its final act
Editor’s Note: In accordance with the security protocols of the Ukrainian military, soldiers featured in this story are identified by first names and callsigns only.Francis Farrell (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ US delays Patriot deliveries to Switzerland, prioritizes Ukraine. kyivindependent.com/us-delays-…
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[2025/07/17 14:36]
US delays Patriot deliveries to Switzerland, prioritizes Ukraine
"The U.S. wants to strengthen its support to Ukraine... The U.S. has therefore decided to reprioritize the delivery of Patriot ground-based air defense systems," the Swiss Defense Ministry said in a statement.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
Last week, Belarusian opposition debated a question — should the West pressure Belarus with tougher sanctions, or offer diplomacy in exchange for the release of political prisoners? We spoke to both the supporters and those against reengaging. kyivindependent.com/id-talk-to…
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[2025/07/17 13:36]
'I'd talk to the Devil himself' — Belarus' opposition torn on whether to reengage with dictator Lukashenko to save political prisoners
Last week, the Belarusian democratic opposition was torn apart by a particular question — should the West isolate and pressure Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko with tougher sanctions, or offer diplomatic engagement and, possibly, sanctions re…Maria Yeryoma (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Update: UK and Germany sign historic defense pact amid Russian aggression. U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the agreement as a “historic document which really measures just how close our countries are and our ambition for the future.” kyivindependent.com/uk-and-ger…
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[2025/07/17 12:56]
UK and Germany sign historic mutual defense pact amid Russian aggression
The agreement, described by Bloomberg as part of a broader reset in ties, reflects growing concerns across Europe over Russian military aggression and doubts about U.S. commitment to NATO under President Donald Trump.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ex-defense minister may head Ukraine’s National Security Council, media reports. kyivindependent.com/ex-defense…
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[2025/07/17 12:52]
Ex-defense minister may head Ukraine's National Security Council, media reports
Despite signals that Rustem Umerov may be nominated as the new ambassador in Washington, his candidacy for that role is no longer on the table, as former Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna was appointed Ukraine's special envoy to the U.S.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Russia’s ‘systematically important’ banks discussing bailout within next year, Bloomberg reports. Some of Russia’s biggest banks worry that far more of their loans could go sour than official figures indicate, Bloomberg reported. kyivindependent.com/russias-sy…
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[2025/07/17 12:38]
Russia's 'systematically important' banks discussing bailout within next year, Bloomberg reports
Behind closed doors, some of Russia's biggest banks worry that far more of their loans could go sour than official figures indicate, Bloomberg reported.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Update: Ukraine’s parliament approves new government. The Ukrainian parliament confirmed Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko’s new cabinet of ministers, with 253 lawmakers voting in support. kyivindependent.com/parliament…
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[2025/07/17 12:29]
Ukraine's parliament approves new prime minister, government in major reshuffle
Svyrydenko, a 39-year-old economist who previously served as the first deputy prime minister and economy minister, was tapped by President Volodymyr Zelensky to replace Denys Shmyhal after his five years in office.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Leaked documents claim ‘catastrophic’ losses in Russia’s 41st Combined Arms Army while fighting in Ukraine The documents claim at least 8,625 troops have been killed in combat, 10,491 were listed as missing in action, and another 7,846 had deserted. kyivindependent.com/leaked-doc…
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[2025/07/17 11:42]
Leaked documents claim 'catastrophic' losses in Russia's 41st Combined Arms Army while fighting in Ukraine
As of June 1, 2025, at least 8,625 troops had been killed in combat, 10,491 were listed as missing in action, and another 7,846 had deserted, the documents claim.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️BREAKING: Ukraine appoints new special envoy to US. Olha Stefanishyna, a seasoned diplomat and expert in European and Euro-Atlantic integration, has held top government roles since 2020. kyivindependent.com/breaking-u…
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[2025/07/17 10:37]
⚡️ Ukraine repatriates 1,000 bodies under Istanbul agreement with Russia. The news was also announced by the head of the Russian delegation in Istanbul, who further claimed that Ukraine handed over 19 bodies of Russian soldiers as part of the exchange. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-re…
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[2025/07/17 09:56]
Ukraine repatriates 1,000 bodies under Istanbul agreement with Russia
The news was also announced by Vladimir Medinsky, head of the Russian delegation in Istanbul, who further claimed that Ukraine handed over 19 bodies of Russian soldiers as part of the exchange.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Cadet opens fire during training in northern Ukraine, killing two. The shooting occurred at a training ground operated by the Ukrainian Ground Forces. The motive for the attack remains unknown, and the cadet was detained, police said in a statement. kyivindependent.com/cadet-open…
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[2025/07/17 09:29]
Cadet opens fire during training in northern Ukraine, killing two
The shooting occurred at a training ground operated by the Ukrainian Ground Forces. The motive for the attack remains unknown, and the cadet was detained under Ukraine's Criminal Procedure Code, police said in a statement.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
Today marks the 11th anniversary of the downing of MH17, a passenger flight departing Amsterdam Schiphol Airport bound for Kuala Lumpur that was shot down by Russian proxy forces over Ukraine’s Donetsk Oblast on July 17, 2014. kyivindependent.com/the-downin…
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[2025/07/17 09:35]
The downing of MH17, and Russia’s responsibility
At best, Russia denied responsibility for the crime — at worst, it spread disinformation blaming Ukraine for the downing.Elsa Court (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️UK and Germany to sign historic mutual defense pact amid Russian aggression, Bloomberg reports. The agreement reflects growing concerns across Europe over Russian military aggression and doubts about U.S. commitment to NATO under Donald Trump. kyivindependent.com/uk-and-ger…
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[2025/07/17 09:16]
UK and Germany sign historic mutual defense pact amid Russian aggression
The agreement, described by Bloomberg as part of a broader reset in ties, reflects growing concerns across Europe over Russian military aggression and doubts about U.S. commitment to NATO under President Donald Trump.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ BREAKING: Ukraine’s parliament approves new prime minister in major government reshuffle. The Ukrainian parliament voted on July 17 to confirm Yuliia Svyrydenko as the new prime minister in a major cabinet shake-up. kyivindependent.com/parliament…
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[2025/07/17 08:52]
Ukraine's parliament approves new prime minister, government in major reshuffle
Svyrydenko, a 39-year-old economist who previously served as the first deputy prime minister and economy minister, was tapped by President Volodymyr Zelensky to replace Denys Shmyhal after his five years in office.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️At least 4 killed, 48 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over past day. Ukraine’s Air Force reported on July 17 that Russia launched 64 drones overnight, mostly Shahed-type drones. Air defenses shot down 36 of them. kyivindependent.com/at-least-4…
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[2025/07/17 07:06]
At least 4 killed, 48 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over past day
Ukraine's Air Force reported on July 17 that Russia launched 64 drones overnight, mostly Shahed-type drones. Air defenses shot down 36 of them.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Germany denies knowledge of Patriot missiles en route Ukraine, contradicting Trump’s claim. “I cannot confirm that anything is currently on the way. That is not known to me,” a spokesperson for the German Defense Ministry said, according to SRF. kyivindependent.com/germany-de…
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[2025/07/17 06:12]
Germany denies knowledge of Patriot missiles en route Ukraine, contradicting Trump's claim
"I cannot confirm that anything is currently on the way. That is not known to me," a spokesperson for the German Defense Ministry said, according to Swiss public broadcaster SRF.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️European authorities dismantle pro-Russian hacking group. kyivindependent.com/european-a…
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[2025/07/17 04:32]
European authorities dismantle pro-Russian hacking group
EU anti-crime agencies Europol and Eurojust announced on July 16 they had led the dismantling of a pro-Russian cybercrime network responsible for cyberattacks on critical infrastructure in Europe.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukrainian drones reportedly target Moscow, St. Petersburg amid wider strikes. kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-…
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[2025/07/17 02:55]
Ukrainian drones reportedly target Moscow, St. Petersburg amid wider strikes
Russian media and officials reported approaching Ukrainian drones across multiple regions overnight on July 17, as Ukraine's military launched a wider drone attack on the western regions of Russia, including Moscow.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russian double-tap attack injures 5, including emergency workers, in Nikopol. kyivindependent.com/russian-do…
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[2025/07/17 00:48]
Russian double-tap attack injures 5, including emergency workers, in Nikopol
Russian first-person-view (FPV) drones initially struck a cargo truck, causing a fire and injuring two civilians.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️”No one has been briefed” — Europe blindsided by Trump’s Ukraine weapons deal. Trump’s weapons deal for Ukraine caught NATO allies off guard, w/ European officials saying they weren’t consulted ahead of the announcement, Reuters reported on July 16. kyivindependent.com/no-one-has…
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[2025/07/17 00:02]
'No one has been briefed' — Europe blindsided by Trump's Ukraine weapons deal
U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed weapons deal for Ukraine caught NATO allies off guard, with European diplomats saying they weren’t consulted ahead of the announcement, Reuters reported on July 16.Lucy Pakhnyuk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russian authorities call for urgent tax increase to save national budget. Moscow needs to urgently raise more money as shrinking oil & gas revenues continue to strain the federal budget, a senior Russian lawmaker warned on July 16. kyivindependent.com/russian-au…
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[2025/07/16 20:32]
Russian authorities call for urgent tax increase to save national budget
Moscow needs to urgently raise more money as shrinking oil and gas revenues and a worsening economic outlook continue to strain the federal budget, a senior Russian lawmaker warned on July 16.Lucy Pakhnyuk (The Kyiv Independent)
Explosions rocked Ukrainian cities overnight on July 16 as Russia once again launched waves of drones and missiles across the country, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Russia has 50 days to strike a peace deal or face stiff tariffs. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wa…
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[2025/07/16 19:14]
Ukraine war latest: Mass attack hits cities overnight as Ukrainians brace for 50 more days of Russian terror
Key developments on July 16: * Mass attack hits cities overnight as Ukrainians brace for 50 more days of Russian terror * Putin unfazed by Trump's threats, plans to fight on in Ukraine, Reuters reports * Patriot missiles bound for Ukraine already…The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Update: Zelensky unveils new cabinet nominees in major government reshuffle. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-p…
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[2025/07/16 18:32]
Zelensky unveils new cabinet nominees in major government reshuffle
"Today, I have already signed documents to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine regarding Denys Shmyhal as the new defense minister," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Zelensky proposes former Prime Minister Shmyhal as Ukraine’s new defense minister. “Today, I have already signed documents to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine regarding Denys Shmyhal as the new defense minister,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-p…
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[2025/07/16 17:11]
Zelensky unveils new cabinet nominees in major government reshuffle
"Today, I have already signed documents to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine regarding Denys Shmyhal as the new defense minister," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russia drops 500-kg bomb on shopping center in Donetsk Oblast — killing 2, injuring 27. Russian forces dropped a 500-kg bomb on a shopping center in Donetsk Oblast, killing at least two people & injuring 27 others, regional officials reported July 16. kyivindependent.com/russian-ae…
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[2025/07/16 21:30]
Russia drops 500-kg bomb on shopping center in Donetsk Oblast — killing 2, injuring 28
Russian forces dropped a 500-kilogram (1,100-pound) aerial bomb on a shopping center in Donetsk Oblast, killing at least two people and injuring 27 others, regional officials reported July 16.Lucy Pakhnyuk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Kellogg ‘in the ascendancy lately’ as Trump shifts toward tougher Russia stance, Telegraph reports. Kellogg has “been in the ascendancy lately” and is helping drive a shift in Trump’s approach, alongside Rubio, the Telegraph reported, citing sources. kyivindependent.com/kellogg-in…
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[2025/07/17 07:59]
Kellogg 'in the ascendancy lately' as Trump shifts toward tougher Russia stance, Telegraph reports
Keith Kellogg has "been in the ascendancy lately" and is helping drive a shift in Trump's approach, alongside U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the Telegraph reported, citing sources.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
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⚡️Latvian mayor injured in Russian strike while delivering aid in Ukraine. The mayor of the Latvian town of Ogre, Egils Helmanis was injured while delivering vehicles and other support to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. kyivindependent.com/latvian-ma…
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[2025/07/16 12:53]
⚡️ Ukraine’s parliament dismisses prime minister and his cabinet. The move comes after President Volodymyr Zelensky tapped First Deputy Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko to replace Denys Shmyhal after he had held the office for more than five years. kyivindependent.com/ukraines-p…
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[2025/07/16 12:16]
Ukraine's parliament dismisses prime minister and his cabinet
The move comes after President Volodymyr Zelensky tapped First Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko to replace Shmyhal after he had held the office for more than five years.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Ukrainian investigators search home of deceased pilot ‘Juice’ over anti-corruption activist’s case, media reports. kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-…
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[2025/07/16 12:25]
Home of deceased Ukrainian pilot 'Juice' searched over anti-corruption activist's case, media reports
Lilia Averianova, the mother of late MiG-29 pilot Andrii "Juice" Pilshchykov, told Suspilne that investigators came to the Kharkiv apartment on July 11 and demanded entry, threatening to break down the door.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️EU slaps new sanctions on Russia over hybrid threats, disinformation. The new restrictive measures target actors involved in what the EU described as “Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference” (FIMI). kyivindependent.com/eu-puts-sa…
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[2025/07/16 11:29]
EU slaps new sanctions on Russia over hybrid threats, disinformation
The new restrictive measures target actors involved in what the EU described as "Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference" (FIMI), a term encompassing activities such as cyberattacks, disinformation, and manipulation of infrastructure and pu…Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
“If Russia were to defeat and occupy Ukraine, it would soon turn its sights on Europe, forcibly mobilizing Ukrainians just as it did during the Soviet-Finnish war,” writes Lieutenant Colonel Yurii Chekh in his op-ed. kyivindependent.com/azov-is-wh…
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[2025/07/16 11:29]
Azov is where you can learn to defend your homeland from Russia
While a nation-state prioritizes the well-being of its citizens, an imperial state is always seeking to expand.Yurii Chekh (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ 4 Ukrainians made Forbes’ ranking of wealthiest immigrants in US. Three of them have built their wealth in technology through companies like WhatsApp, OnlyFans, PayPal, and Affirm, reflecting Ukraine’s growing reputation as a technology powerhouse. kyivindependent.com/four-ukrai…
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[2025/07/16 11:29]
4 Ukrainians make Forbes' ranking of wealthiest immigrants in US
Ukraine entered the top ten countries by the number of billionaire immigrants, with four Ukrainians securing spots on Forbes' ranking of America's wealthiest immigrants and their combined fortunes totaling $25.Yana Prots (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ ‘Call the Ayatollah’ — Senator Graham warns Putin as he backs Trump’s 50-day Russia ultimatum. “If Putin and others are wondering what happens on day 51, I would suggest they call the Ayatollah,” Senator Lindsey Graham wrote on X. kyivindependent.com/call-the-a…
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[2025/07/16 10:48]
'Call the Ayatollah' — Senator Graham warns Putin as he backs Trump's 50-day Russia ultimatum
"If (Russian President Vladimir) Putin and others are wondering what happens on day 51, I would suggest they call the Ayatollah," Senator Lindsey Graham wrote on X.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
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⚡️Putin unfazed by Trump’s threats, plans to fight on in Ukraine, Reuters reports. Putin reportedly sees no reason to back down. Instead, the undisclosed sources say Putin is confident Russia’s military and economy can withstand additional pressure. kyivindependent.com/putin-unfa…
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[2025/07/16 07:53]
Putin unfazed by Trump's threats, plans to fight on in Ukraine, Reuters reports
According to Reuters, Russian President Vladimir Putin sees no reason to back down. Instead, the undisclosed sources say the Russian leader is confident that Russia's military and economy can withstand additional Western pressure.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ 3 killed, 40 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past day. Russian forces launched 400 drones against Ukraine overnight, including up to 255 Shahed-type drones, as well as one Iskander-M ballistic missile, the Air Force said. kyivindependent.com/3-killed-4…
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[2025/07/16 07:07]
3 killed, 40 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past day
Russian forces launched 400 drones against Ukraine in another mass attack overnight, including up to 255 Shahed-type "kamikaze" drones, as well as one Iskander-M ballistic missile, the Air Force said.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
As the country faces the return of hundreds of thousands of veterans and security challenges that need to be addressed, private military companies may emerge as a potential answer. kyivindependent.com/three-year…
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[2025/07/16 06:51]
Ukraine eyes building its own private military companies — their role, legal framework remain unclear
Russian President Vladimir Putin has laid out an ultimatum, demanding that Ukraine dissolve military formations. Kyiv responded by saying it can add more.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of July 16, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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[2025/07/16 06:33]
⚡️Patriot missiles bound for Ukraine already being shipped, Trump says. “They’re already being shipped,” Donald Trump told reporters when asked about Patriot missiles and other weaponry. “And in all cases, the United States gets paid back in full.” kyivindependent.com/patriot-mi…
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[2025/07/16 06:13]
Patriot missiles bound for Ukraine already being shipped, Trump says
"They're already being shipped," U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters when asked about Patriot missiles and other weaponry. "And in all cases, the United States gets paid back in full."Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️American who spied for Kremlin from inside Ukraine receives Russian citizenship. Daniel Martindale, an American who provided intelligence to the Kremlin while living in Ukraine, was granted Russian citizenship on July 15. kyivindependent.com/us-nationa…
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[2025/07/16 03:51]
American who spied for Kremlin from inside Ukraine receives Russian citizenship
Daniel Martindale, an American who secretly provided intelligence to the Kremlin while living in Ukraine, was granted Russian citizenship during a televised ceremony in Moscow on July 15.Lucy Pakhnyuk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Finland bans Russians, Belarusians from buying property over security concerns. A new Finnish law barring real estate purchases by Russian & Belarusian citizens took effect July 15, as part of efforts to strengthen Finland’s national security. kyivindependent.com/finland-ba…
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Finland bans Russians, Belarusians from buying property over security concerns
A new Finnish law banning Russian and Belarusian citizens from purchasing real estate took effect July 15, part of a broader effort to bolster Finland's national security amid Russia's increasingly aggressive posture in the region.Lucy Pakhnyuk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Military releases video of Ukrainian drone unit destroying Russian long-range cannon. Footage shows drone operators with the Omega Wings special operations unit of Ukraine’s National Guard taking out a Russian 2S19 Meta-S self-propelled howitzer. kyivindependent.com/military-r…
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Military releases video of Ukrainian drone unit destroying Russian long-range cannon
Footage shows drone operators with the Omega Wings special operations unit of Ukraine's National Guard taking out a Russian 2S19 Meta-S self-propelled howitzer.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Mass attack hits cities overnight as Ukrainians brace for 50 more days of Russian terror. In Kharkiv, at least 17 explosions rocked the city in 20 minutes amid a massive Russian drone strike. Multiple cities have been targeted in the ongoing attack. kyivindependent.com/mass-attac…
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Mass attack hits cities overnight as Ukrainians brace for 50 more days of Russian terror
In Kharkiv, at least 17 explosions rocked the city in 20 minutes amid a massive Russian drone strike. Explosions, power outages, and mass strikes have been reported in multiple cities.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️US-Ukraine minerals fund looks for manager as critical resources deal advances. The U.S. government’s development finance agency has started looking for a company to manage a joint U.S.-Ukraine investment fund, Ukraine’s Economy Ministry said July 15. kyivindependent.com/us-seeks-a…
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[2025/07/15 21:01]
US-Ukraine minerals fund looks for manager as critical resources deal advances
The U.S. government’s development finance agency has started looking for a company to manage a joint U.S.-Ukraine investment fund, Ukraine’s Economy Ministry said in a July 15 press release.Yana Prots (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Update: ‘I don’t think 50 days is very long’ — Trump defends timeline for Putin deal. Trump was asked why Russia needed 50 more days to attack Ukraine before agreeing to a peace deal. “I don’t think 50 days is very long,” he said. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-s…
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[2025/07/15 20:28]
Zelensky shouldn't target Moscow, Trump says
U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks come after the Financial Times (FT) reported, citing undisclosed sources, that he asked President Volodymyr Zelensky whether Kyiv could strike Moscow or St. Petersburg if provided with long-range U.S. weapons.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
U.S. President Donald Trump said during a briefing on July 15 that his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, should not strike the Russian capital. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wa…
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[2025/07/15 19:50]
Ukraine war latest: Zelensky shouldn't target Moscow, Trump says
Key developments on July 15: * Zelensky shouldn't target Moscow, Trump says * Ukrainian cyberattack "paralyzes" major Russian drone supplier, source claims * Ukraine passes bill to withdraw from anti-personnel mine ban treaty * Germany to decide…The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️EU fails to approve new Russia sanctions as Slovakia holds up vote. “The government coalition rejects the imbecile proposal of the European Commission to stop the flow of Russian gas from 2028,” Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said. kyivindependent.com/eu-fails-t…
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[2025/07/15 19:55]
EU fails to approve new Russia sanctions as Slovakia holds up vote
"The government coalition rejects the imbecile proposal of the European Commission to stop the flow of Russian gas from 2028," Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Denmark, Sweden back funding US weapons for Ukraine. kyivindependent.com/denmark-sw…
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[2025/07/15 18:59]
Denmark, Sweden back funding US weapons for Ukraine
Denmark and Sweden are open to help deliver U.S. weapons, including Patriot air defense systems, to Ukraine via NATO, countries' officials said on July 15.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukrainian cyberattack ‘paralyzes’ major Russian drone supplier, source claims. kyivindependent.com/ukraines-c…
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[2025/07/15 15:06]
Ukrainian cyberattack 'paralyzes' major Russian drone supplier, source claims
"The stolen data includes confidential questionnaires of the company's employees, and most importantly, full technical documentation on the production of drones, which was handed over to the relevant specialists of the Ukrainian Defense Forces," a so…Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
After U.S. President Donald Trump on July 14 threatened to impose “severe” tariffs on Russia in 50 days if there is no peace deal with Ukraine, the highly-anticipated statement was met largely with indifference and even relief among Russian commentators. kyivindependent.com/russia-doe…
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[2025/07/15 14:55]
'Russia doesn't care' — Trump's 50-day Ukraine ceasefire deadline dismissed by Moscow pundits
After U.S. President Donald Trump on July 14 threatened to impose “severe” tariffs on Russia in 50 days if there is no peace deal with Ukraine, the highly-anticipated statement was met largely with indifference and even relief among Russian commentat…Andrea Januta (The Kyiv Independent)
“The Power Within” is more than just our first print edition – it is a permanent record of Ukrainian resilience three years into Russia’s full-scale invasion.
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[2025/07/15 14:40]
⚡️China pledges deeper support for Russia amid Trump tariff threats. Chinese President Xi Jinping declared that mutual trust between the two countries had “deepened” and called on both sides to “strengthen mutual support on multilateral forums.” kyivindependent.com/china-pled…
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[2025/07/15 13:07]
China pledges deeper support for Russia amid Trump tariff threats
Following talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Beijing on July 15, Chinese President Xi Jinping declared that mutual trust between the two countries had "deepened" and called on both sides to "strengthen mutual support on multilateral…Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Update: Prime minister submits resignation amid cabinet reshuffle. “Thank you to the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, for the trust!” Denys Shmyhal said on his Telegram channel. kyivindependent.com/ukraines-p…
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[2025/07/15 12:41]
Ukraine's prime minister submits resignation, parliament set to dismiss government on July 16
The parliament is set to dismiss the government on July 16 as Prime Minister Denys Shymhal submitted his resignation.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Belgium-based holder of frozen Russian funds opposes expanding investment risk amid Ukraine aid push. kyivindependent.com/euroclear-…
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[2025/07/15 12:33]
Belgium-based holder of frozen Russian funds opposes expanding investment risk amid Ukraine aid push
The chief executive of Euroclear told the FT that the EU's proposal would amount to "expropriation" — forced seizure — because if Russia demands the assets back in the future, they would not be available.Yana Prots (The Kyiv Independent)
President Donald Trump on July 14 announced the U.S. would impose “severe tariffs” on Russia unless Moscow agrees to a deal to end the war in Ukraine within 50 days, but experts who spoke to the Kyiv Independent say the plan is deeply flawed. kyivindependent.com/trump-thre…
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[2025/07/15 18:12]
'How would that even work?' — experts pour scorn on Trump's 'severe' Russian tariffs plan
President Donald Trump on July 14 announced the U.S. would impose "severe tariffs" on Russia unless Moscow agrees to a deal to end the war in Ukraine within 50 days, but experts who spoke to the Kyiv Independent say the plan is deeply flawed.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
The teasing of U.S. President Donald Trump’s “big announcement” on Russia had raised hopes in Ukraine over the weekend that the White House was finally going to pressure Moscow to end its full-scale invasion. Those hopes would not be met. kyivindependent.com/trumps-big…
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[2025/07/15 18:22]
Trump's big Russia announcement fails to lift spirits in a fatigued Ukraine
The teasing on July 11 of U.S. President Donald Trump's "big announcement" on Russia had raised hopes in Ukraine over the weekend that the White House was finally going to take concrete action to pressure Moscow to end its full-scale invasion.Chris York (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Zelensky shouldn’t target Moscow, Trump says. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-s…
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[2025/07/15 18:03]
Zelensky shouldn't target Moscow, Trump says
U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks come after the Financial Times (FT) reported, citing undisclosed sources, that he asked President Volodymyr Zelensky whether Kyiv could strike Moscow or St. Petersburg if provided with long-range U.S. weapons.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Kyiv court releases Ukraine’s top anti-corruption activist on recognizance as his lawyer dismisses the charges. kyivindependent.com/kiyivskii-…
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[2025/07/15 17:59]
Kyiv court releases Ukraine's top anti-corruption activist on recognizance as his lawyer dismisses the charges
Vitaliy Shabunin, head of the Anti-Corruption Action Center's (AntAC) executive board and current member of the country's Armed Forces, was charged on July 11 with evading military service and fraud — an accusation he and his team reject.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
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Ukraine’s businesses were well represented at the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) in Rome last week, and while they are generating interest among global investors, there’s still one issue holding up the cash flow: risks. kyivindependent.com/ukraines-p…
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[2025/07/15 08:20]
⚡️ France warns of war in ‘heart of Europe,’ names Russia ‘most direct threat.’ kyivindependent.com/france-war…
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[2025/07/15 08:23]
France warns of war in 'heart of Europe,' names Russia 'most direct threat'
"In the years to come, and by 2030, the main threat to France and Europeans is the risk of open warfare against the heart of Europe," France's new National Strategic Review reads.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️’Why such a delay?’ - Kyiv mayor questions Trump’s 50-day deadline to Russia. kyivindependent.com/eu-welcome…
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[2025/07/15 07:25]
'50 days is a very long time' — EU welcomes new US action on Ukraine, hesitant on timeline, Kallas says
"On one hand, it is very positive that President Trump is taking on a strong stance on Russia... On the other hand, 50 days is a very long time if we see that they are killing innocent civilians," EU Special Envoy Kaja Kallas said.Volodymyr Ivanyshyn (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Trump says he’s ‘disappointed but not done’ with Putin. U.S. President Donald Trump said he believed a deal with Moscow had been close on four separate occasions. kyivindependent.com/trump-says…
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[2025/07/15 07:08]
⚡️ 5 killed, 53 injured in Ukraine as Russia strikes hospitals, residential areas across country. Russia killed at least five people and injured at least 53, including four children, across Ukraine over the past day, authorities reported on July 15. kyivindependent.com/attacks-16…
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[2025/07/15 06:31]
5 killed, 53 injured in Ukraine as Russia strikes hospitals, residential areas across country
Russian forces killed at least five people and injured at least 53, including four children, across Ukrainian regions over the past day, regional authorities reported on July 15.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
Ukrainian startup says its drones could work on their own by year’s end, thanks to AI. kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-…
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[2025/07/15 06:42]
Ukrainian startup says its drones could work on their own by year’s end, thanks to AI
Armed with a fresh round of investment from the West, Ukrainian drone autonomy startup the Fourth Law is showcasing new footage as it aims to become the first to reach the latest holy grail of drone warfare: full autonomy.Kollen Post (The Kyiv Independent)
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of July 15, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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[2025/07/15 06:28]
⚡️Germany to decide on more Patriots for Ukraine ‘within days or weeks.’ Germany has offered to acquire U.S. Patriot units specifically for transfer to Ukraine, which has recently endured some of the war’s most intense Russian attacks. kyivindependent.com/germany-to…
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[2025/07/15 05:14]
Germany to decide on more Patriots for Ukraine 'within days or weeks'
Germany has offered to acquire U.S. Patriot units specifically for transfer to Ukraine, which has recently endured some of the war's most intense Russian attacks.Olena Goncharova (The Kyiv Independent)
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