⚡️Ukrainian ex-police official reportedly found dead in same Spanish complex where Russian defector was killed. The body of 61-year-old Ihor Hrushevskyi was discovered floating face down in the swimming pool of the Cala Alta residential complex. kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-…
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Ukrainian ex-police official reportedly found dead in same Spanish complex where Russian defector was killed
The body of 61-year-old Ihor Hrushevskyi, a former senior officer in Ukraine's Department for Combating Organized Crime, was discovered floating face down in the swimming pool of the Cala Alta residential complex in Villajoyosa.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russia’s ‘largest and most secret’ drone factory showcased in Kremlin-media propaganda video. “This is the largest such plant in the world and the most secret,” Timur Shagivaliev, CEO of the Alabuga Special Economic Zone, said. kyivindependent.com/russias-bi…
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Russia's 'largest and most secret' drone factory showcased in Kremlin-media propaganda video
"This is the largest such plant in the world and the most secret," Timur Shagivaliev, CEO of the Alabuga Special Economic Zone, said.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, the Kyiv Independent’s Anna Belokur breaks down the ultimatum issued by U.S. President Donald Trump that Russia must reach a peace deal with Ukraine within 50 days or risk severe economic consequences. piped.video/watch?v=yl6uLvj95Q…
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We're experimenting with federated geosocial features in Bonfire, free from surveillance capitalism.
Check into your local community garden. Add location to mutual aid requests. Find tools nearby.
Imagine your local fablab or community center sharing check-ins, calendars, events, opening hours - all federated. A living hub for what's happening there.
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This unlocks new possibilities for local organizing, let's explore together 🔥
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Overview This issue explores implementing a basic geosocial extension for Bonfire that enables location-based social interactions without the privacy concerns, gamification and corporate overhead o...ivanminutillo (GitHub)
Ukraine’s largest music event, the Atlas Festival, took place in Kyiv over the weekend. The Finnish group The Rasmus performed, marking the first time a prominent international band performed in Kyiv over the last three and a half years. kyivindependent.com/the-rasmus…
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The Rasmus brings its music back to Kyiv, headlines Ukraine's largest festival amid Russian bombardment
Ukraine's largest music event, the Atlas Festival, took place in Kyiv over the weekend. This is the second time the festival has been held during Russia's full-scale invasion.Linda Hourani (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ One killed, 40 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day. The Ukrainian Air Force said Russia launched 450 aerial threats overnight, including 426 Shahed drones and various types of missiles, including Kinzhal, Kalibr, and Kh-101. kyivindependent.com/one-killed…
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⚡️Update: Number of injured in Kyiv after Russian attack rose to 6. According to Kyiv police, one of the injured is a teenager. kyivindependent.com/fire-explo…
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'The Russians have no conscience' — Ukraine hit by yet another mass drone, missile attack, 1 killed, 8 injured in Kyiv
At least one person was killed and eight were injured as repeated explosions rocked Kyiv, and several fires broke out across Ukraine's capital during a mass Russian drone and missile attack overnight on July 21.Volodymyr Ivanyshyn (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️London pushes ‘50-day drive’ as UK, Germany to pledge new air defense systems for Ukraine. kyivindependent.com/london-pus…
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London pushes '50-day drive' as UK, Germany to pledge new air defense systems for Ukraine
As London pushes a "50-day drive" to support Ukraine, the U.K. and Germany are set to pledge new air defense systems to Kyiv, media reported on July 20.Volodymyr Ivanyshyn (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Update: Russia bombards Kyiv with drone, missile strikes, killing 1, injuring 2. Image source: State Emergency Service / Telegram kyivindependent.com/fire-explo…
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'The Russians have no conscience' — Ukraine hit by yet another mass drone, missile attack, 1 killed, 8 injured in Kyiv
At least one person was killed and eight were injured as repeated explosions rocked Kyiv, and several fires broke out across Ukraine's capital during a mass Russian drone and missile attack overnight on July 21.Volodymyr Ivanyshyn (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Fire, explosions reported in Kyiv amid Russian drone attack despite Zelensky’s offer of renewed peace talks. Explosions were heard in Kyiv, and a fire was reported in the city amid a Russian drone attack overnight on July 21. kyivindependent.com/fire-explo…
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'The Russians have no conscience' — Ukraine hit by yet another mass drone, missile attack, 1 killed, 8 injured in Kyiv
At least one person was killed and eight were injured as repeated explosions rocked Kyiv, and several fires broke out across Ukraine's capital during a mass Russian drone and missile attack overnight on July 21.Volodymyr Ivanyshyn (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukrainian drones attack Russia as Moscow hit for 5th night in a row, train station burns in Rostov Oblast. kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-…
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Ukrainian drones attack Russia as Moscow hit for 5th night in a row, train station burns in Rostov Oblast
Amid reported Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia, a fire broke out at a train station in the village of Kamenolomni in Rostov Oblast overnight July 21 as Moscow faced drones for the fifth straight night, Mayor Sergey Sobyanin reported.Volodymyr Ivanyshyn (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Over 119,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine identified by media investigation. kyivindependent.com/over-119-0…
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Over 119,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine identified by media investigation
Russian independent media outlet Mediazona, in collaboration with the BBC Russian service, has confirmed the identities of 119,154 Russian military personnel killed in Ukraine.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Military releases video of Ukrainian drones destroying ‘costly and rare’ Russian drone warfare system. kyivindependent.com/military-r…
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Military releases video of Ukrainian drones destroying 'costly and rare' Russian drone warfare system
The 424th "Svarog" Battalion of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) published a video on July 20 showing Ukrainian drone operators successfully targeting and destroying an experimental "KOP-2" Russian electronic warfare system.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on July 19 that Ukraine has proposed a new round of peace talks with Russia for next week. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wa…
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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine proposes peace talks with Russia next week; Fire reported near Moscow as Ukraine launches drone attack on Russia's capital
Key developments on July 19-20: * Ukraine proposes peace talks with Russia next week, Zelensky says * Fire, flight diversions reported near Moscow as Ukraine launches drone attack on Russia's capital * Russia aims to launch 2,000 drones towards U…The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️’Our goals are clear’ — Kremlin unwilling to compromise on demands ahead of proposed 3rd round of peace talks. kyivindependent.com/our-goals-…
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'Our goals are clear' — Kremlin unwilling to compromise on demands ahead of proposed 3rd round of peace talks
"The main thing for us is to achieve our goals. Our goals are clear," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told a Russian-state media reporter on July 20.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Zelensky slaps sanctions on Russian exiled journalist, ex-Ukrainian MPs. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-s…
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Zelensky slaps sanctions on Russian exiled journalist, ex-Ukrainian lawmakers
President Volodymyr Zelensky on July 20 imposed sanctions on five individuals, three Ukrainians and two Russians.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
Ukraine has produced many remarkable boxers, including reigning heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. The Kyiv Independent’s Daria Shulzhenko explores the influences that have helped make Ukraine a powerhouse in the world of boxing. piped.video/watch?v=YZqY-yooKi…
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⚡️Ukraine to secure $6.9 billion in arbitration from Russian Gazprom, Zelensky says. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-se…
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Ukraine to secure $6.9 billion in arbitration from Russian Gazprom, Zelensky says
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukrainian ambassadors will receive detailed instructions on July 21 on how to proceed with the recovery of the awarded funds.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
The weapons for Ukraine rumor mill went into overdrive this week when it was reported that U.S. President Donald Trump was considering supplying Kyiv with Tomahawk cruise missiles, which analysts say could be a significant upgrade for Ukraine’s arsenal. kyivindependent.com/why-ukrain…
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This is what Ukraine could hit in Russia with US Tomahawk missiles
The weapons for Ukraine rumor mill went into overdrive earlier this week when it was reported that U.S. President Donald Trump was considering supplying Kyiv with Tomahawk cruise missiles.Yuliia Taradiuk (The Kyiv Independent)
In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, the Kyiv Independent’s Anna Belokur breaks down the allegations launched against a prominent anti-corruption activist, that many claim are politically motivated. Watch the full episode here: piped.video/watch?v=yl6uLvj95Q…
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These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of July 21, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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⚡️Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 7, injure at least 28 over past day. kyivindependent.com/russian-at…
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Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 7, injure at least 28 over past day
Ukrainian forces downed 18 out of the 57 drones, including Shahed-type attack drones and decoys, launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Azerbaijan to file international lawsuits against Russia over downed plane, Aliyev says. kyivindependent.com/azerbaijan…
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Azerbaijan to file international lawsuits against Russia over downed plane, Aliyev says
An Embraer 190AR plane operated by Azarbaijan Airlines crashed in Kazakhstan on Dec. 25, after coming under fire over Russia's Chechnya. Thirty-eight people were killed.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of July 20, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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⚡️Ukrainian partisans sabotage railway in Russia’s Tula Oblast, group claims. kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-…
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Ukrainian partisans sabotage railway in Russia's Tula Oblast, group claims
The Atesh partisan group sabotaged a railway in Russia's Tula Oblast, causing "serious disruptions" to Russian logistics, the group claimed in a Telegram post on July 20.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russia aims to launch 2,000 drones towards Ukraine at once, German general says. kyivindependent.com/russia-aim…
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[2025/07/20 03:41]
Russia aims to launch 2,000 drones towards Ukraine at once, German general says
The staggering figure described by German Major General Christian Freuding, who heads the Ukraine task force at the German Defense Ministry, comes as Russia continues to expand its drone production.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️’Russia is weaponizing deportation’ — Ukraine evacuates 43 deportees from Russia-Georgia border. kyivindependent.com/russia-is-…
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'Russia is weaponizing deportation' — Ukraine evacuates 43 deportees from Russia-Georgia border
Instead of being brought to the Ukrainian border, 56 Ukrainian deportees were taken to a basement facility in Georgia where they were being held in a transit zone, aid group Volunteers Tbilisi reported.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Minister proposes Ukrainian version of Trump’s DOGE to ‘reduce costs and evaluate efficiency’. Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced on July 18 that he plans to create a Ukrainian counterpart to the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Fedorov, who is also a deputy prime minister, said on Threads that Ukraine needs such an agency “to urgently reduce costs and evaluate efficiency.” kyivindependent.com/senior-off…
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Minister proposes Ukrainian version of Trump's DOGE to 'reduce costs and evaluate efficiency'
"I will be looking for a person to lead this area," First Deputy Prime Minister and Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov wrote.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukraine attacks Moscow with drones for 3rd straight night, Russian official says. Russian air defense units intercepted 13 drones flying towards Moscow in under two hours, Mayor Sergey Sobyanin reported at around 1:46 a.m. local time on July 19. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-at…
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EU agrees on ‘one of its strongest’ Russia sanctions packages after Slovakia lifts veto; UK sanctions Russian intelligence units involved in cyberattacks; and more. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wa…
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Ukraine war latest: EU agrees on 'one of its strongest' Russia sanctions packages after Slovakia lifts veto
Key developments on July 18: * EU agrees on 'one of its strongest' Russia sanctions packages after Slovakia lifts veto * UK sanctions Russian intelligence units involved in cyberattacks * Ukrainian drones reportedly attack Moscow for second night…The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
While Russia has targeted Ukraine’s enlistment centers throughout the war, the recent attacks represent a more brazen shift in tactics aimed at disrupting Ukraine’s mobilization efforts and sowing discord in society. kyivindependent.com/russia-ste…
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Russia steps up attacks on Ukrainian draft offices to disrupt mobilization
In the span of nearly a week, from June 30 to July 7, Russian forces launched five strikes on enlistment offices in the cities of Kryvyi Rih, Poltava, Kremenchuk, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia, damaging infrastructure and causing civilian and military ca…Kateryna Hodunova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Moscow withdraws from military cooperation agreement with Germany. Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin on July 18 signed an order withdrawing Moscow from a military technical cooperation agreement with Germany. kyivindependent.com/moscow-wit…
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Moscow withdraws from military cooperation agreement with Germany
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin on July 18 signed an order withdrawing Moscow from a military technical cooperation agreement with Germany amid strained relations between the two countries.Volodymyr Ivanyshyn (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukrainian company unveils new ‘Darts’ twin-engine strike drone. A twin-engine drone capable of carrying of over 12 kilograms, produced by “Darts,” is now being provided to Ukraine’s army in small quantities, a company representative said on July 18. kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-…
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Ukrainian company unveils new 'Darts' twin-engine strike drone
The "Darts" twin-engine strike drone is capable of traveling over 40 kilometers (25 miles) and carries a payload of 12-14 kilograms as opposed to the company's pre-existing single engine drone which can handle a maximum of 8 kilograms.Volodymyr Ivanyshyn (The Kyiv Independent)
“The U.S. cannot compete with Ukraine in battlefield drones because of the deep separation between the combat commands and the defense industry in the U.S.,” Perry Boyle, head of MITS Capital, told the Kyiv Independent. kyivindependent.com/with-trump…
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With Trump-Zelensky ‘mega-deal,’ Ukraine’s drone makers hope to flood the US
In an interview yesterday with the New York Post, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky floated a new pending “mega-deal” with U.S. President Donald Trump to sell Ukrainian drones to the American military.Kollen Post (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Explosions reported in Kyiv. Explosions occurred in Ukraine’s capital at around 9:40 p.m. local time on July 18, according to Kyiv Independent journalists on the ground. Air defense systems have been engaged in the city, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported.
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⚡️ Watchdogs urge new prime minister to appoint economic bureau chief as reform is blocked. Civic watchdogs argue that Tsyvinsky’s candidacy was rejected because the President’s Office sees him as too independent. kyivindependent.com/civil-soci…
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Watchdogs urge new prime minister to appoint economic bureau chief as reform is blocked
Civic watchdogs argue that Tsyvinsky's candidacy was rejected because the President's Office sees him as too independent.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ UK lowers Russian oil price cap to $47.6 per barrel. “We’re striking at the heart of the Russian energy sector alongside the EU,” British Foreign Secretary David Lammy said. kyivindependent.com/uk-along-w…
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UK lowers Russian oil price cap to $47.6 per barrel
"We're striking at the heart of the Russian energy sector alongside the EU," British Foreign Secretary David Lammy said.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️First Australian Abrams tanks reach Ukraine after 9-month wait. The tanks were promised to Kyiv in October 2024, but delivery was reportedly delayed due to resistance from the U.S. The remaining tanks will arrive “in the coming months.” kyivindependent.com/first-aust…
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First Australian Abrams tanks reach Ukraine after 9-month wait
The tanks were promised to Kyiv in October 2024, but delivery was reportedly delayed due to resistance from the U.S. The remaining tanks will arrive "in the coming months."Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Ukraine probes death of drafted man allegedly killed by enlistment officer. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-pr…
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Ukraine probes death of drafted man allegedly killed by enlistment officer
According to the case file, he was struck in the face and torso by an enlistment officer. After he collapsed, the officer hit the man with a stun gun at least three to four times and struck his head against the floor multiple times, the records show.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukrainian forces ‘steadfastly’ holding defenses near Pokrovsk, commander-in-chief says. “The enemy continues to use small infantry groups, but they are powerless in their attempts to capture Pokrovsk,” Oleksandr Syrskyi reported July 18. kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-…
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Ukrainian forces 'steadfastly' holding defenses near Pokrovsk, commander-in-chief says
"The enemy continues to use small infantry groups, but they are powerless in their attempts to capture Pokrovsk," Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine's Armed Forces, reported July 18.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️US re-routing Patriots to fast-track air defenses to Ukraine, WSJ reports. The U.S. will send its next Patriot system to Germany rather than Switzerland, in order to speed up Berlin’s shipment of two Patriot batteries to Ukraine, officials said. kyivindependent.com/us-re-rout…
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US re-routing Patriots to fast-track air defenses to Ukraine, WSJ reports
The U.S. will send its next Patriot system to Germany rather than Switzerland, in order to speed up Berlin's shipment of two Patriot batteries to Ukraine, officials said.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️1 killed, 3 injured in Russian drone attack on Odesa. At least one was killed and three were injured in a Russian drone attack on Odesa overnight on July 19. kyivindependent.com/1-killed-3…
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1 killed in fire, 3 injured in Russian drone attack on Odesa
At least one person was killed and three were injured as a fire engulfed a residential building amid a Russian drone attack on Odesa overnight on July 19.Volodymyr Ivanyshyn (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Erdogan, Putin discuss resuming Ukraine-Russia talks in Istanbul. kyivindependent.com/erdogan-pu…
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Erdogan, Putin discuss resuming Ukraine-Russia talks in Istanbul
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Russian President Vladimir Putin that launching a third round of negotiations is important and that Turkey is prepared to host discussions in Istanbul once both sides agree on a date.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
In an exclusive interview, Ukrainian anti-corruption activist Vitaliy Shabunin speaks out on what he says is a politically motivated criminal case against him. piped.video/watch?v=0HG0wxTpcT…
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⚡️New EU sanctions could block Rosneft’s Indian refinery sale plans. The Russian oil giant has been trying to sell its 49.13% stake in India’s Nayara refinery, but the EU’s latest sanctions could make such a deal too risky for buyers, Bloomberg reports. kyivindependent.com/new-eu-san…
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New EU sanctions could block Rosneft's Indian refinery sale plans, Bloomberg reports
The Russian oil giant has been trying to sell its 49.13% stake in India's Nayara refinery, but the EU's latest sanctions package could make such a deal too risky for buyers.Yana Prots (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Germany’s Merz says Ukraine unlikely to join EU before 2034. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on July 18 that Ukraine is unlikely to join the European Union before the end of the bloc’s next budget cycle in 2034, Reuters reported. Speaking after a meeting with Romanian President Nicusor Dan, Merz said Germany’s priority is to end Russia’s war against Ukraine and focus on the country’s long-term reconstruction. kyivindependent.com/germanys-m…
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Germany's Merz says Ukraine unlikely to join EU before 2034
"For us, the absolute top priority is, first and foremost, to do everything possible to end this war," German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Ferrexpo’s Ukrainian mining subsidiary executive charged with $41 million tax evasion scheme. kyivindependent.com/ferrexpos-…
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[2025/07/18 11:19]
Ferrexpo's Ukrainian mining subsidiary executive charged with $41 million tax evasion scheme
The head of Ukraine's Poltava Mining faces criminal charges for allegedly evading over Hr 1.7 billion ($41 million) in corporate taxes through fraudulent export pricing, the Ukraine Economic Security Bureau announced in a press release on July 18.Yana Prots (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ 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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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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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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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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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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⚡️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)