⚡️Russia to draft year-round under proposed continuous mobilization. The State Duma, the lower chamber of Russia’s parliament, on July 22 submitted a bill that, if passed, will expand Russia’s seasonal mobilization into a year-round draft. kyivindependent.com/russia-to-…
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[2025/07/23 05:01]
Russia to draft year-round under proposed continuous mobilization
The State Duma, the lower chamber of Russia's parliament, on July 22 submitted a bill that, if passed, will expand Russia's seasonal mobilization into a year-round draft.Volodymyr Ivanyshyn (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Nations torn by infighting will lose, Ukraine’s military intelligence chief warns amid controversial law. kyivindependent.com/nations-to…
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[2025/07/23 03:20]
Nations torn by infighting will lose, Ukraine's military intelligence chief warns amid controversial law
"We have one common trouble, one enemy. Therefore, internal contradictions should be resolved through open dialogue to achieve a single common goal — to defend our country.Volodymyr Ivanyshyn (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️’He sees Trump as emotional and susceptible to influence’ — Putin not worried about 50-day ceasefire deadline, Guardian reports. kyivindependent.com/he-sees-tr…
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[2025/07/23 01:48]
'He sees Trump as emotional and susceptible to influence' — Putin not worried about 50-day ceasefire deadline, Guardian reports
"(W)hatever expectations (Russian President Vladimir) Putin might have had for a good relationship with (U.S. President Donald) Trump, it was always going to come second to his maximalist goals in Ukraine.Volodymyr Ivanyshyn (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukraine loses French-made Mirage 2000 fighter jet to reported technical failure. The pilot safely ejected from the aircraft and is now in stable condition, the Air Force said. A special commission has been appointed to investigate the incident. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-lo…
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[2025/07/23 00:38]
Ukraine loses French-made Mirage 2000 fighter jet to reported technical failure
The pilot safely ejected from the aircraft and is now in stable condition, according to Ukraine's Air Force. A special commission has been appointed to investigate the incident.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
Ukraine faced a watershed moment on July 22 as parliament passed, and the president signed, a bill that effectively eliminates the independence of the country’s anti-corruption institutions. kyivindependent.com/potential-…
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[2025/07/22 23:17]
Zelensky dismantles Ukraine's anti-corruption infrastructure, brings law enforcement agencies under his thumb
Ukraine faced a watershed moment on July 22 as parliament passed, and the president signed, a bill that effectively eliminates the independence of the country's anti-corruption institutions.Oleg Sukhov (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️’Everything needs to be cleansed’ — Zelensky defends law dismantling anti-corruption bodies amid mass protests. “The anti-corruption infrastructure will work. Only without Russian influence — everything needs to be cleansed of this.” kyivindependent.com/bill-subor…
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[2025/07/22 22:45]
Ukraine's parliament passes bill destroying independence of key anti-corruption bodies
The legislation grants the prosecutor general new powers over investigations led by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and cases led by the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukrainian military releases footage of Russian troops killing civilian in Donetsk Oblast — and Ukraine’s retaliation. The 63rd Brigade recorded the shooting and their subsequent retaliation against the three Russian soldiers involved in the murder. kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-…
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[2025/07/22 21:18]
Ukrainian military releases footage of Russian troops killing civilian in Donetsk Oblast — and Ukraine's retaliation
Soldiers of Ukraine's 63rd Separate Mechanized Brigade recorded the shooting and their subsequent retaliation against the three Russian soldiers involved in the murder.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️BREAKING: Zelensky signs law destroying independence of Ukraine’s key anti-corruption bodies. President Zelensky approved the law on July 22 despite large-scale protests against the law, which critics say undermines years of pro-democracy reforms. kyivindependent.com/bill-subor…
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[2025/07/22 20:30]
Ukraine's parliament passes bill destroying independence of key anti-corruption bodies
The legislation grants the prosecutor general new powers over investigations led by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and cases led by the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
Last week, we warned of a coming anti-democratic backslide. Now, we see it happening. A parliamentary vote, led by Zelensky’s lawmakers, today took away the independence of Ukraine’s key anti-corruption bodies. Zelensky signed it into law the same day. kyivindependent.com/editorial-…
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[2025/07/22 20:44]
Editorial: Zelensky just betrayed Ukraine's democracy — and everyone fighting for it
Editor’s note: This editorial has been updated to reflect the fact Zelensky signed the bill into law on the evening of July 22, as shown on the Parliament's website. Last week, we warned of a coming anti-democratic backslide.The Kyiv Independent
Russian troops have entered the front-line city of Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast; President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed a Ukrainian delegation to lead the July 23 negotiations with Russia; and more. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wa…
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[2025/07/22 20:03]
Ukraine war latest: Russian troops enter Pokrovsk, Ukrainian 'search and destroy' operation ongoing
Key developments on July 22: * Russian troops enter Pokrovsk, Ukrainian 'search and destroy' operation ongoing * Zelensky appoints delegation for peace talks with Russia in Istanbul, signals new POW swaps * Russia recruits children into drone pro…The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
Ukrainian society sounded a code red for the country’s democracy on July 22, as the final votes were tallied on a bill in Ukraine’s parliament that strips independence from anti-corruption bodies. kyivindependent.com/point-of-n…
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[2025/07/22 19:32]
‘Point of no return’ — Ukraine’s democracy under threat as new bill guts anti-corruption efforts
Editor’s note: This article has been updated to reflect the fact Zelensky signed the bill into law on the evening of July 22, as shown on the Parliament's website. "Dark times ahead." "Peak of corruption." "Point of no return.Andrea Januta (The Kyiv Independent)
Protesters gathered in Ukrainian cities on July 22 in response to a bill passed by Ukraine’s parliament that strips anti-corruption bodies of their independence.
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[2025/07/22 19:11]
⚡️’Veto the law!’ — Protests held across Ukraine after parliament passes bill weakening anti-corruption institutions. Demonstrators gathered in Kyiv, Lviv, Dnipro, and Odesa to oppose the legislation. kyivindependent.com/veto-the-l…
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[2025/07/22 19:04]
'Veto the law!' — Protests held across Ukraine after parliament passes bill weakening anti-corruption institutions
Demonstrators gathered in Kyiv, Lviv, Dnipro, and Odesa to oppose the legislation, which grants sweeping new powers to the prosecutor general over the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP…Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
Last week, we warned of a coming anti-democratic backslide. Now, we see it happening. A parliamentary vote, led by President Volodymyr Zelensky’s lawmakers, today took away the independence of Ukraine’s key anti-corruption bodies. kyivindependent.com/editorial-…
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[2025/07/22 18:42]
Editorial: Zelensky just betrayed Ukraine's democracy — and everyone fighting for it
Editor’s note: This editorial has been updated to reflect the fact Zelensky signed the bill into law on the evening of July 22, as shown on the Parliament's website. Last week, we warned of a coming anti-democratic backslide.The Kyiv Independent
Thousands of Ukrainians took to the streets following the parliament’s hasty decision to crush the country’s independent anti-corruption institutions. kyivindependent.com/we-know-ho…
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[2025/07/23 01:01]
'We know how to stand up for our rights' — Ukrainians protest law threatening anti-corruption institutions
Thousands of Ukrainians took to the streets following the parliament's hasty decision to crush the independent anti-corruption institutions.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
La Columbia University ha espulso o sospeso decine di studenti per aver partecipato a una manifestazione pro Palestina
ilpost.it/2025/07/23/columbia-…
⚡️ Russia to spend $1.1 trillion preparing for ‘upcoming large-scale war,’ Ukraine’s intel chief says. Moscow has launched its most ambitious weapons program since the collapse of the Soviet Union, Kyrylo Budanov said. kyivindependent.com/russia-pla…
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[2025/07/22 18:11]
Russia to spend $1.1 trillion preparing for 'upcoming large-scale war,' Ukraine's intel chief says
Moscow has launched its most ambitious weapons program since the collapse of the Soviet Union, Ukraine's military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov said.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ US NATO ambassador warns China over ‘subsidizing’ Russia’s war in Ukraine. “I think they need to be called out for their subsidizing this killing that is happening on the battlefields in Ukraine,” U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said. kyivindependent.com/us-envoy-w…
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[2025/07/22 17:36]
US NATO ambassador warns China over 'subsidizing' Russia's war in Ukraine
"I think they need to be called out for their subsidizing this killing that is happening on the battlefields in Ukraine," U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
According to DeepState, Russian forces managed to penetrate the city of Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast from the direction of Zvirove a few days earlier after exploiting weakened Ukrainian infantry positions and inaccurate situational reporting. kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-…
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[2025/07/22 16:21]
Russian troops enter Pokrovsk, Ukrainian 'search and destroy' operation ongoing
The breach reportedly prompted an urgent response from Ukrainian units to prevent the situation "from spiraling into disaster."Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Russia recruits children into drone programs through games, education incentives, media reports. kyivindependent.com/russia-rec…
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[2025/07/22 14:12]
Russia recruits children into drone programs through games, education incentives, media reports
Russian schoolchildren are recruited into drone development and other military programs through seemingly harmless video games, state-run competitions, and promises of academic and career advancement.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Update: NABU head asks Zelensky to veto bill destroying independence of anti-corruption agencies. NABU chief Semen Kryvonos warned that the bill recently passed by the parliament threatens Ukraine’s Euro-Atlantic integration efforts. kyivindependent.com/bill-subor…
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[2025/07/22 11:14]
Ukraine's parliament passes bill destroying independence of key anti-corruption bodies
The legislation grants the prosecutor general new powers over investigations led by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and cases led by the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ BREAKING: Ukraine’s parliament passes bill destroying independence of key anti-corruption bodies. The bill was passed with the support of 263 lawmakers, while 13 voted against it and 13 abstained. kyivindependent.com/bill-subor…
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[2025/07/22 10:42]
Ukraine's parliament passes bill destroying independence of key anti-corruption bodies
The legislation grants the prosecutor general new powers over investigations led by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and cases led by the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Zelensky appoints delegation for peace talks with Russia in Istanbul, hints at new POW swaps. The delegation will be led by Rustem Umerov and include representatives from Ukraine’s intelligence, the Foreign Ministry, and the Presidential Office. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-a…
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[2025/07/22 10:30]
Zelensky appoints delegation for peace talks with Russia in Istanbul, signals new POW swaps
The delegation will be led by National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov and include representatives from Ukraine's military intelligence, the Foreign Ministry, and the Presidential Office.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Ukraine’s parliament to vote on bill destroying independence of key anti-corruption bodies. kyivindependent.com/bill-subor…
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[2025/07/22 10:03]
Ukraine's parliament passes bill destroying independence of key anti-corruption bodies
The legislation grants the prosecutor general new powers over investigations led by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and cases led by the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
Anti-graft agency charges SBU officer with bribery amid mounting pressure on anti-corruption institutions. kyivindependent.com/nabu-charg…
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[2025/07/22 09:20]
Anti-graft agency charges SBU officer with bribery amid mounting pressure on anti-corruption institutions
An SBU officer is suspected of demanding a $300,000 bribe from a person under investigation for allegedly organizing illegal border crossings for military-age men during wartime, NABU said.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️3 killed, 45 injured in Russian strikes across Ukraine, including child killed in Kramatorsk bomb attack. Russian forces launched 42 Shahed-type attack drones and other drones overnight, Ukraine’s Air Force said. kyivindependent.com/at-least-3…
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[2025/07/22 07:54]
3 killed, 45 injured in Russian strikes across Ukraine, including child killed in Kramatorsk bomb attack
Russian forces launched 42 Shahed-type attack drones and other drones overnight, primarily from Russia and occupied Crimea, Ukraine's Air Force said.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Russian Supreme Court chair dies at 71 after illness. Irina Podnosova had headed Russia’s chief judiciary body since April 17, 2024, when she was appointed to the post as the only candidate, being nominated by Russian President Vladimir Putin. kyivindependent.com/russian-su…
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[2025/07/22 07:35]
Russian Supreme Court chair dies at 71 after illness
Irina Podnosova had headed Russia's chief judiciary body since April 17, 2024, when she was appointed to the post as the only candidate, being nominated by Russian President Vladimir Putin.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Pope Leo to meet Russian Orthodox Church envoy for the first time. The meeting will be the pope’s first audience with the senior Russian cleric, who represented Patriarch Kirill, head of the Russian Orthodox Church, at Pope Francis’s funeral. kyivindependent.com/pope-leo-t…
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[2025/07/22 06:34]
Pope Leo to meet Russian Orthodox Church envoy for the first time
The meeting will be the pope’s first audience with the senior Russian cleric, who represented Patriarch Kirill, head of the Russian Orthodox Church, at Pope Francis's funeral.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukrainian drones reportedly attack Samara plant making raw materials for Russian artillery, bombs. The target in Samara was the Novokuybyshevsk Petrochemical Company, a major gas-processing and petrochemical facility, said Andrii Kovalenko. kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-…
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[2025/07/22 08:43]
Ukrainian drones reportedly attack Samara plant making raw materials for Russian artillery, bombs
The target in Samara was the Novokuybyshevsk Petrochemical Company, a major gas-processing and petrochemical facility that supplies raw materials used in the production of explosives, said Andrii Kovalenko, an official at Ukraine's National Security …Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️UK to pay for EU defense fund access amidst growing Russia threat, FT reports. The fund forms part of a broader EU effort to mobilize 800 billion euros ($864 billion) in new defense spending by 2030, driven by the growing threat from Russia. kyivindependent.com/uk-to-pay-…
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[2025/07/22 04:56]
UK to pay for EU defense fund access amidst growing Russia threat, FT reports
The fund forms part of a broader EU effort to mobilize 800 billion euros ($864 billion) in new defense spending by 2030, driven by the growing threat from Russia and calls from U.S.Olena Goncharova (The Kyiv Independent)
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of July 22, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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[2025/07/22 05:25]
⚡️ Netherlands backs US plan to boost Ukraine’s air defenses with Patriots. The Netherlands will make a “significant contribution” to air defenses for Ukraine, Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said. kyivindependent.com/us-germany…
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[2025/07/22 05:28]
US, Germany agree to deliver 5 Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine
Speaking during the 29th Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said he reached the agreement with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a recent trip to Washington.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on July 21 that French defense companies are eager to establish joint production with Ukrainian counterparts, with a particular focus on drone manufacturing. kyivindependent.com/paris-conf…
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[2025/07/22 02:08]
⚡️Moscow’s 2022 ‘Teacher of the Year’ killed while fighting in Ukraine, Meduza reports. Gennady Starunov, named Moscow’s “Teacher of the Year” in 2022, was killed while serving in the Russian military during its invasion of Ukraine. kyivindependent.com/moscows-20…
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[2025/07/21 23:25]
Moscow's 2022 'Teacher of the Year' killed while fighting in Ukraine, Meduza reports
Gennady Starunov, a physical education teacher who was named Moscow’s "Teacher of the Year" in 2022, was killed while serving in the Russian military during its invasion of Ukraine, school officials confirmed on July 21.Lucy Pakhnyuk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russia attacks Sumy Oblast with drones, injures 13, including 5-year-old child. Russian forces launched a drone strike on Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy Oblast on July 21, injuring 13 people, including a 5-year-old boy, local officials said. kyivindependent.com/russia-att…
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[2025/07/21 21:47]
Russia attacks Sumy Oblast with drones, injures 11, including 5-year-old child
Russian forces launched a drone strike on Ukraine's northeastern Sumy Oblast on July 21, injuring 11 people, including a 5-year-old boy, local officials said.Lucy Pakhnyuk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️’I’m ready to fight’ — Ukraine’s rejected nominee for economic crimes bureau calls government decision ‘unlawful.’ Anti-corruption detective Oleksandr Tsyvinsky says the gov’t used “manipulative” security concerns to block his nomination. kyivindependent.com/im-ready-t…
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[2025/07/21 21:03]
'I'm ready to fight' — Ukraine's rejected nominee for economic crimes bureau calls government decision 'unlawful'
Oleksandr Tsyvinsky, currently a detective at Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau, gave his first public interview to Ukrainian publication Economichna Pravda, accusing the government of using "manipulative" security concerns to block his appoi…Yana Prots (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukraine’s National Security Council announces moratorium on business inspections. Ukraine’s National Security & Defense Council introduced a ban on state-conducted business inspections on July 21—a move Zelensky says is essential for economic security. kyivindependent.com/ukraines-n…
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[2025/07/21 20:34]
Zelensky signs decree enacting moratorium on business inspections
Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council has imposed a moratorium on business inspections by state authorities, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on July 21, calling the move essential for the country's economic security.Lucy Pakhnyuk (The Kyiv Independent)
The Prosecutor General’s Office, the Security Service of Ukraine, and the State Investigation Bureau conducted at least 70 searches in premises connected to the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU). The opened probes target at least 15 NABU employees. kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-…
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[2025/07/21 19:47]
Ukrainian authorities crack down on anti-corruption agencies as their independence hangs in the balance
Ukraine's independent anti-corruption institutions have had a rough Monday. The Prosecutor General's Office, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), and the State Investigation Bureau conducted at least 70 searches in premises connected to the Nation…Oleg Sukhov (The Kyiv Independent)
The third round of direct talks between the Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Istanbul will take place on July 23; The U.S. and Germany have agreed to deliver five Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine; and more. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wa…
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[2025/07/21 19:38]
Ukraine war latest: Third round of Ukraine-Russia peace talks set for July 23, Zelensky says
Key developments on July 21: * Third round of Ukraine-Russia peace talks set for July 23, Zelensky says * US, Germany agree to deliver 5 Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine * Ukraine hit by yet another mass drone, missile attack, 1 killed, 9 i…The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
Ukraine’s drone makers and electronic warriors will soon be able to escape Russian bombing by moving to European factories — teaching the EU their ways in the process. kyivindependent.com/ukraines-m…
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[2025/07/21 19:38]
Under constant attack, Ukraine’s arms makers take shelter in European factories
Ukraine’s wartime weapons technology looks bound for the West for the first time. "Our joint projects are the first real chances for our Ukrainian production abroad," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said while announcing a newly signed agreem…Kollen Post (The Kyiv Independent)
In what could be one of the last visits by journalists to the city, the Kyiv Independent spent 24 hours in Pokrovsk, embedded with a first-person view (FPV) drone team of Ukraine’s 68th Jaeger Brigade.
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[2025/07/21 18:51]
One person was killed as a result of the Russian attack on Kyiv on July 21. Smoke engulfed Kyiv’s Lukianivska metro station as residents took shelter amid the Russian drone attack, local media reported, and a kindergarten in the Dniprovskyi district caught fire.
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[2025/07/21 18:37]
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.
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[2025/07/21 18:32]
“(Tomahawks) would definitely be a significant upgrade for Ukraine’s arsenal, especially in terms of long-range strike capabilities,” Federico Borsari, a fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA), told the Kyiv Independent. kyivindependent.com/why-ukrain…
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[2025/07/21 18:38]
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)
⚡️Third round of Ukraine-Russia peace talks set for July 23, Zelensky says. Zelensky earlier noted that the meeting would focus on three key issues: the return of prisoners of war, the return of abducted children, and preparations for a leaders’ summit. kyivindependent.com/third-roun…
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[2025/07/21 18:11]
Third round of Ukraine-Russia peace talks set for July 23, Zelensky says
The previous round of talks took place on June 2 in Istanbul, following a May 16 meeting after a years-long freeze.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ UK sanctions 135 Russian oil tankers, 2 firms linked to shadow fleet. According to the U.K. government, the tankers have secretly transported $24 billion worth of oil since the start of 2024. kyivindependent.com/uk-sanctio…
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[2025/07/21 17:24]
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⚡️Ukraine seeks $6 billion to close weapons production gap, prioritising drone interceptors. The figure was voiced by Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal at the Ramstein format meeting with Ukraine’s partners on July 21. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-se…
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[2025/07/21 16:21]
Ukraine seeks $6 billion to close weapons production gap, prioritising drone interceptors
Ukraine needs $6 billion to bridge its weapons production shortfall in 2025, Defense Minister Denis Shmyhal told allies during a virtual Ramstein meeting on July 21, according to Radio Svoboda (Ukrainian service of RFE/RL).Yana Prots (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ US urges Europe to join potential secondary tariffs on Russian oil. “I urge our European allies, who have talked a big game, to follow us if we implement these secondary tariffs,” U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said. kyivindependent.com/us-urges-e…
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[2025/07/21 16:07]
US urges Europe to join potential secondary tariffs on Russian oil
"I urge our European allies, who have talked a big game, to follow us if we implement these secondary tariffs," U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ ‘Agenda from our side is clear’ — Zelensky outlines 3 key priorities for potential next round of peace talks with Russia. kyivindependent.com/agenda-fro…
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[2025/07/21 15:34]
'Agenda from our side is clear' — Zelensky outlines 3 key priorities for potential next round of peace talks with Russia
"It is clear to all that truly effective talks can only take place at the level of national leaders," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ US, Germany agree to deliver 5 Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine. kyivindependent.com/us-germany…
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[2025/07/21 14:14]
US, Germany agree to deliver 5 Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine
Speaking during the 29th Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said he reached the agreement with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a recent trip to Washington.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
Basic science publications have been falling for a decade. NIH budget cut would likely accelerate the decline (Anil Oza/STAT)
statnews.com/2025/07/21/nih-bu…
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NIH cuts would accelerate trend of less spending on basic science | STAT
NIH-funded basic science has declined since 2013 and more cuts loom. Former NIH leader says fewer such studies mean fewer breakthroughs laterAnil Oza (STAT)
⚡️ ‘An extraordinary responsibility’ — Ukraine’s new ground forces commander outlines key priorities. “It is a great honor for me to lead the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in a difficult time for our country,” Hennadii Shapovalov said. kyivindependent.com/new-ground…
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[2025/07/21 13:39]
'An extraordinary responsibility' — Ukraine's new ground forces commander outlines key priorities
"It is a great honor and at the same time an extraordinary responsibility for me to lead the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in a difficult time for our country," Hennadii Shapovalov said in a statement.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Zelensky appoints 16 new ambassadors. “We finalized the long process of selecting ambassadorial candidates,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-a…
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Zelensky appoints 16 new ambassadors
"In the morning, after briefings from military and interior officials, I met with the foreign minister and our (Presidential) Office team.Anna Fratsyvir (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️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.
🔧 github.com/bonfire-networks/bo…
This unlocks new possibilities for local organizing, let's explore together 🔥
#Geosocial #CommonsEconomy #Fediverse
Exploring a Bonfire Geosocial Extension
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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[2025/07/21 05:52]
'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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[2025/07/21 04:48]
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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[2025/07/20 23:31]
'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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[2025/07/20 22:59]
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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[2025/07/20 20:39]
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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[2025/07/20 19:17]
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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[2025/07/20 18:32]
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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[2025/07/20 13:47]
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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[2025/07/20 08:49]
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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[2025/07/20 01:23]
'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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[2025/07/18 20:32]
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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[2025/07/18 19:34]
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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[2025/07/19 05:00]
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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[2025/07/18 19:19]
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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[2025/07/18 17:29]
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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[2025/07/18 16:44]
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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[2025/07/18 22:34]
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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[2025/07/18 18:35]
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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