⚡️ Russia faces nearly $100 billion deficit in 2026, Zelensky says. “We think already today that next year, Russia will have a significant deficit, nearly $100 billion,” Zelensky said. kyivindependent.com/russia-fac…
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[2025/10/20 12:55]
Russia to face nearly $100 billion deficit in 2026, Zelensky says
Ukraine expects Russia to face a nearly $100 billion budget deficit by next year, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Oct. 19, underscoring Moscow's growing economic challenges amid the war.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ ‘Russia’s stance doesn’t change’ — Kremlin responds to Trump’s proposal to freeze Ukraine front line. kyivindependent.com/russias-po…
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[2025/10/20 11:34]
'Russia's stance doesn't change' — Kremlin responds to Trump's proposal to freeze Ukraine front line
Russia has previously rejected freezing the war along the current front lines while reportedly demanding that Ukraine cede the entire Donetsk Oblast.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukraine preparing long-term contract for 25 Patriot systems after meetings in US, Zelensky says. According to Zelensky, the proposed contract for 25 Patriot systems would be carried out over several years, “with different quantities each year.” kyivindependent.com/ukraine-pr…
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[2025/10/20 09:58]
Ukraine preparing long-term contract for 25 Patriot systems after meetings in US, Zelensky says
According to Zelensky, the proposed contract for 25 Patriot systems would be carried out over several years, "with different quantities each year."Francis Farrell (The Kyiv Independent)
In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, The Kyiv Independent’s Anna Belokur reports on the reappearance of unmarked “little green men” on Estonia’s border — a chilling reminder of Russia’s hybrid warfare tactics from 2014. piped.video/watch?v=tZEl6fi0gW…
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[2025/10/20 10:02]
⚡️ EU expects to approve 19th sanctions package against Russia on Oct. 23. “We are expecting this week, also, to adopt a 19th package of sanctions. Unfortunately, not today, but we have also a leaders’ meeting coming up on Thursday,” Kallas said. kyivindependent.com/eu-expects…
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[2025/10/20 09:19]
EU expects to approve 19th sanctions package against Russia on Oct. 23
"We are expecting this week, also, to adopt a 19th package of sanctions. Unfortunately, not today, but we have also a leaders' meeting coming up on Thursday," EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
Ukraine’s metal sector says it is being made a scapegoat for Poland’s steel troubles, as Polish groups urge Warsaw to press Brussels to limit growing Ukrainian imports. kyivindependent.com/ukraines-e…
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[2025/10/20 08:55]
Ukraine's embattled steel sector's latest struggle? Polish protectionists
Ukraine’s metal sector says it is being made a scapegoat for Poland's steel troubles, as Polish groups urge Warsaw to press Brussels to limit growing Ukrainian imports. In the first half of 2025, Ukraine's steel exports to Poland slightly increased.Dominic Culverwell (The Kyiv Independent)
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Oct. 20, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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[2025/10/20 08:29]
The call between the U.S. and Russian presidents effectively derailed the Washington meeting between Trump and Zelensky and the expectations that came with it, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the situation. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-ha…
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[2025/10/20 07:39]
Ukraine had a plan on how to engage with Trump. Then, Putin called
President Volodymyr Zelensky, his team, and allies have been working for months to bring U.S. President Donald Trump into Ukraine's corner. Days before Zelensky arrived in Washington to meet with Trump on Oct.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Update: Trump denies asking Zelensky to cede all of Donbas to Russia. “We never discussed that. We think that what they should do is just stop at the lines where they are, the battle line… the rest is very tough to negotiate,” Trump said. kyivindependent.com/hes-going-…
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[2025/10/20 06:12]
'He's going to take something' — Trump says Putin has 'won' territory in Ukraine
"He's won certain property," Trump told Fox News, indicating that Putin would lay claim to Ukrainian lands as part of a U.S.-brokered peace deal.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Major Russian gas plant forced to suspend gas intake following Ukrainian drone attack. kyivindependent.com/massive-ru…
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[2025/10/20 03:07]
Major Russian gas plant forced to suspend gas intake following Ukrainian drone attack
The Orenburg gas processing plant was forced to halt gas intake from Kazakhstan on Oct. 19 following a Ukrainian drone attack on the facility, Kazakhstan's Energy Ministry announced.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Major Russian gas plant forced to suspend gas intake following Ukrainian drone attack. kyivindependent.com/massive-ru…
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[2025/10/20 03:08]
Major Russian gas plant forced to suspend gas intake following Ukrainian drone attack
The Orenburg gas processing plant was forced to halt gas intake from Kazakhstan on Oct. 19 following a Ukrainian drone attack on the facility, Kazakhstan's Energy Ministry announced.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Updated: Trump suggested offering both Kyiv, Moscow security guarantees during White House meeting, Reuters reports. kyivindependent.com/hes-going-…
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[2025/10/20 00:26]
'He's going to take something' — Trump says Putin has 'won' territory in Ukraine
"He's won certain property," Trump told Fox News, indicating that Putin would lay claim to Ukrainian lands as part of a U.S.-brokered peace deal.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Belarus seeks talks with Kyiv amid efforts to break Western isolation. kyivindependent.com/belarus-se…
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[2025/10/19 23:58]
Belarus seeks talks with Kyiv amid efforts to break Western isolation
The head of Belarus' State Security Committee Ivan Tertel claimed on Oct. 19 that his agency is prepared to engage in dialogue with Kyiv to "find a consensus" to end Ukraine's war with Russia, Belarusian state media reported.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Updated: Zelensky should not be pressured to give up territory, Poland’s Tusk says. “We should all put pressure on Russia to stop its aggression. Appeasement never was a road to a just and lasting peace.” kyivindependent.com/hes-going-…
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[2025/10/19 20:12]
'He's going to take something' — Trump says Putin has 'won' territory in Ukraine
"He's won certain property," Trump told Fox News, indicating that Putin would lay claim to Ukrainian lands as part of a U.S.-brokered peace deal.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Update: All 192 miners evacuated after Russian attack on coal facility. All 192 miners have been safely evacuated to the surface, the energy company DTEK announced on Oct. 19. No workers were injured. kyivindependent.com/russian-ma…
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[2025/10/19 19:40]
Russian mass attack traps nearly 200 miners underground, evacuation underway
Russia launched a large-scale attack against a coal mine in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on Oct. 19, trapping 192 employees underground, the Ukrainian energy company DTEK reportedAbbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️’He’s going to take something’ — Trump says Putin has ‘won’ territory in Ukraine. “He’s won certain property,” Trump told Fox News, indicating that Putin would lay claim to Ukrainian lands as part of a U.S.-brokered peace deal. kyivindependent.com/hes-going-…
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[2025/10/19 19:26]
'He's going to take something' — Trump says Putin has 'won' territory in Ukraine
"He's won certain property," Trump told Fox News, indicating that Putin would lay claim to Ukrainian lands as part of a U.S.-brokered peace deal.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
Putin seeks full control of Donetsk Oblast as key to any deal with Ukraine, WP reports; Ukraine peace deal should give no unoccupied lands to ‘terrorist’ Putin, Zelensky tells NBC; European leaders push for Ukraine peace plan; and more. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wa…
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[2025/10/19 19:04]
Ukraine war latest: Putin seeks full control of Donetsk Oblast as key to any deal with Ukraine, WP reports
Key developments on Oct. 18-19: * Putin seeks full control of Donetsk Oblast as key to any deal with Ukraine, WP reports * Ukraine peace deal should give no unoccupied lands to 'terrorist' Putin, Zelensky tells NBC * European leaders push for Ukr…The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russian mass attack traps nearly 200 miners underground, evacuation underway. Russia launched a large-scale attack against a coal mine in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on Oct. 19, trapping 192 employees underground, the Ukrainian energy company DTEK reported. kyivindependent.com/russian-ma…
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[2025/10/19 17:50]
⚡️Ukraine peace deal should give no unoccupied lands to ‘terrorist’ Putin, Zelensky tells NBC. Soldiers should “stay where they stay” and not offer new territory to Putin, who has reportedly demanded full control of Donetsk Oblast as a peace condition. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-pe…
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[2025/10/19 16:31]
Ukraine peace deal should give no unoccupied lands to 'terrorist' Putin, Zelensky tells NBC
Soldiers should "stay where they stay," Zelensky said, and not offer new territory to Putin, who has reportedly demanded full control of Donetsk Oblast as a condition for ending the war.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
Seeking to curb Moscow’s influence, Latvia and Estonia are phasing out the Russian language in education, tightening immigration rules, and targeting Russian-linked organizations. kyivindependent.com/question-o…
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[2025/10/19 12:26]
'Question of self-preservation' — Baltic states move to curb Moscow's sway over their Russian speakers
As Moscow steps up its hybrid onslaught against the Baltic states, local Russian-speaking populations present a potential weak spot to exploit.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
“Many think that the Russians are forced to fight. In fact, the Kremlin is afraid of mobilizing its people,” Kateryna Stepanenko, Russia research fellow at the Institute for the Study of War, told the Kyiv Independent. kyivindependent.com/russia-has…
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[2025/10/19 12:04]
No, Russian soldiers in Ukraine are not being forced to fight against their will
The misconception that Russian soldiers are forced to fight against their will in Ukraine is one that reaches even into the highest echelons of the U.S. government. Earlier this year, U.S.Tania Myronyshena (The Kyiv Independent)
In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, Anna Belokur reports on another Trump–Zelensky meeting in Washington, following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s intervention to dissuade the U.S. from supplying Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles. piped.video/watch?v=tZEl6fi0gW…
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[2025/10/19 12:13]
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Oct. 19, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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[2025/10/19 07:09]
⚡️Putin reemphasized full Donetsk control as key to any deal while signaling possible compromises on Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts in Trump call, WP reports. Some White House officials described the proposal as progress, while a senior European diplomat cautioned that Ukraine would likely view it in a very different light. “It’s like selling them their own leg in exchange for nothing,” the unnamed diplomat said. kyivindependent.com/putin-reem…
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[2025/10/19 01:59]
Putin reemphasized full Donetsk control as key to any deal while signaling possible compromises on Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts in Trump call, WP reports
Russian President Vladimir Putin demanded that Ukraine hand over full control of Donetsk Oblast to Russia as a condition for ending the war during a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump this week, The Washington Post reported on Oct.Sonya Bandouil (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Austria drops objections, paves way for EU’s 19th Russia sanctions package. Vienna had previously held up the sanctions over a demand that the EU compensate Austria’s Raiffeisen Bank International for losses inflicted by Russian penalties. kyivindependent.com/austria-dr…
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[2025/10/18 18:30]
At least 1,076 Cuban nationals have fought or are fighting for Russia in Ukraine, Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) told the Kyiv Independent on Oct. 15. Ninety-six are known to have died or gone missing in action. kyivindependent.com/exclusive-…
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[2025/10/18 16:21]
Exclusive: HUR reveals number of Cubans fighting for Russia in Ukraine
HUR claims they receive only two weeks of training at the Avangard training center in Moscow Oblast before being sent to the front line.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️European leaders push for Ukraine peace plan after disappointing Washington meetings. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that the meeting had not gone as Zelensky had hoped. kyivindependent.com/european-l…
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[2025/10/18 15:49]
Lithuania’s new government quietly reduced the state-provided security for exiled Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, a move that has been attributed to financial concerns and a perceived lower threat level. kyivindependent.com/reduced-pr…
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[2025/10/18 13:46]
Reduced protection, rising tensions: Inside Lithuania's strained relations with Belarus opposition
Belarusian opposition in neighboring Lithuania had a tough week. Lithuania's new government quietly reduced the state-provided security for exiled Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, a move that has been attributed to financial co…Maria Yeryoma (The Kyiv Independent)
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⚡️Repairs underway at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant as ceasefire zones established, IAEA says. International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi said “both sides engaged constructively” with the agency to enable the repair plan. kyivindependent.com/repairs-un…
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[2025/10/18 12:30]
Repairs underway at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant as ceasefire zones established, IAEA says
International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi said "both sides engaged constructively" with the agency to enable the repair plan.Luca Léry Moffat (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Foreigner fatally stabbed in western Ukrainian city of Ternopil, police report A Latin American citizen was fatally stabbed after a dispute in the western Ukrainian city of Ternopil, local police said. kyivindependent.com/foreigner-…
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[2025/10/18 11:16]
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Oct. 18, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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[2025/10/18 10:38]
⚡️Russian attacks kill one, injure 11 over past day. The Ukrainian Air Force reported downing 136 drones launched by Russia overnight. kyivindependent.com/russian-at…
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[2025/10/18 10:32]
A Russian missile strike this week on a Ukrainian training ground — the latest in a series of deadly strikes on training centers — has heightened scrutiny and sparked criticism of the Ukrainian military command’s ability to protect recruits. kyivindependent.com/russia-kee…
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[2025/10/18 10:10]
Russia keeps hitting Ukraine's training centers — and Ukraine doesn't have an answer
A Russian missile strike this week on a Ukrainian training ground — the latest in a series of deadly strikes on training centers across the country — has heightened scrutiny and sparked criticism of the Ukrainian military command’s ability to protect…Asami Terajima (The Kyiv Independent)
The Kyiv Independent sat down with Olha Stefanishyna, Ukraine’s ambassador to the U.S., to discuss her new role, her mission to strengthen U.S.-Ukraine relations, and her efforts to build trust with the Trump administration. kyivindependent.com/ukraines-n…
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[2025/10/18 08:10]
Ukraine's new ambassador to US Olha Stefanishyna: 'I will concentrate all efforts on ending the war’ (INTERVIEW)
Washington, DC – Olha Stefanishyna was appointed Ukraine’s ambassador to the U.S. on Aug. 27, 2025 — and has hardly had a moment of rest since. In the few weeks that passed, she moved to the U.S., helped prepare the meeting between Ukrainian and U.S.Olga Rudenko (The Kyiv Independent)
Чепинога: Рішення про Tomahawk відкладене до Будапешта | Еспресо
Такої аналітики вам розкажу. Рішення про надання Україні Tomahawk було остаточно ухвалено. І це не просто політичне рішення, а рішення логістично й технічно завершене (куди везти, чим везти, де розміщувати, з чого і по чому стрілять)*Віталій Чепинога (Еспресо)
⚡️Ukrainian drones reportedly strike electrical substation in Russia’s Ulyanovsk Oblast. An electrical substation in Russia’s Ulyanovsk Oblast is in flames following a reported Ukrainian drone strike, Russian Telegram media channels reported on Oct. 18. kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-…
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[2025/10/18 04:09]
Ukrainian drones reportedly strike electrical substation in Russia's Ulyanovsk Oblast
An electrical substation in Russia's Ulyanovsk Oblast is in flames following a reported Ukrainian drone strike, Russian Telegram media channels reported on Oct. 18.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Updated: ‘Stop right now at the battle line’ — Trump calls on Russia, Ukraine to end war immediately along current front line. “You go by the battle line, wherever it is, otherwise it’s too complicated, you’ll never be able to figure it out.” kyivindependent.com/zelensky-m…
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[2025/10/18 00:42]
Trump says he hopes to end war without Tomahawks in latest meeting with Zelensky
"Hopefully, we'll be able to get the war over without thinking about Tomahawks," Trump told reporters before closed-door talks with Zelensky.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Update: Putin not under EU travel ban, spox says ahead of planned Budapest summit. “We have Putin and Lavrov under asset freeze, but not specifically under travel ban,” European Commission spokesperson Anitta Hipper said. kyivindependent.com/trump-puti…
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[2025/10/17 12:29]
Trump, Putin to meet in Budapest for new Ukraine peace push
The announcement followed a phone call between the two leaders, during which they also agreed to hold a high-level U.S.-Russia meeting next week.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Polish court refuses extradition of Ukrainian suspect to Germany in Nord Stream case. Poland’s refusal follows a similar move by Italy’s Supreme Court, which on Oct. 15 overturned the extradition of another Ukrainian national on related charges. kyivindependent.com/polish-cou…
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[2025/10/17 12:18]
Polish court refuses extradition of Ukrainian suspect to Germany in Nord Stream case
Poland's refusal follows a similar move by Italy's Supreme Court, which on Oct. 15 overturned the extradition of another Ukrainian national, Serhii Kuznetsov, wanted by Germany on related charges.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
A general sense of skepticism prevails among European officials and diplomats over U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of planned Ukraine peace talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Hungary. kyivindependent.com/brussels-l…
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[2025/10/17 12:23]
EU left in the dark about Trump-Putin meeting within its borders, questions its point
BRUSSELS, Belgium — A general sense of skepticism prevails among European officials and diplomats over U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of planned Ukraine peace talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Hungary.Alexandra Brzozowski (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Putin lectured Trump on Kyivan Rus during Alaska summit, FT reports. kyivindependent.com/putin-lect…
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[2025/10/17 11:15]
Putin lectured Trump on Kyivan Rus during Alaska summit, FT reports
Putin reportedly gave a lengthy lecture on medieval Rus princes, such as Rurik or Yaroslav the Wise, as well as the 17th-century Cossack leader Bohdan Khmelnytskyi, taking Trump aback.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s renewed overtures to U.S. President Donald Trump have raised concerns that once again, the Kremlin is attempting to derail Western support for Ukraine. kyivindependent.com/putin-got-…
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[2025/10/17 10:15]
'Putin got scared' — Trump needs to be wary of Russia's delaying tactic, Ukraine lawmaker, experts warn
The Kremlin appears to be deploying a trick already used several times this year.Chris York (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Orban calls with Putin ahead of Trump summit in Budapest. The phone call follows an announcement that in the coming weeks, Budapest will host a meeting between Putin and Trump as part of efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war. kyivindependent.com/orban-call…
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[2025/10/17 10:19]
⚡️ Belarus seeks to engage EU countries to break isolation, Reuters reports. kyivindependent.com/belarus-se…
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[2025/10/17 10:04]
Belarus seeks to engage EU countries to break isolation, Reuters reports
A senior Belarusian diplomat told a European official that Belarus could be involved in the Russia-Ukraine peace efforts and play a role in discussions on European security, Reuters reported.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Update: Russia ‘shoots down own fighter jet’ during Ukrainian drone attack on Crimea, Sochi. kyivindependent.com/explosions…
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[2025/10/17 09:24]
Explosions reported in Russia's Sochi amid drone attacks
In Donetsk, a Russian ammunition depot was hit in a drone attack, with fires and explosions reported in the occupied city.Volodymyr Ivanyshyn (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Russia, Ukraine not ready for peace deal, Vance says ahead of Zelensky-Trump meeting. kyivindependent.com/russia-ukr…
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[2025/10/17 09:12]
Russia, Ukraine not ready for peace deal, Vance says ahead of Zelensky-Trump meeting
According to Vance, there is "fundamental misalignment of expectations, where the Russians tend to think that they're doing better on the battlefield than they actually are."Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Update: Zelensky holds talks with US energy secretary, defense companies. Zelensky on Oct. 17 met with U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright, as well as representatives of energy companies and the Raytheon and Lockheed Martin arms manufacturers. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-a…
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[2025/10/17 07:33]
Zelensky arrives in Washington ahead of talks with Trump
President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Washington on Oct. 16 ahead of talks with U.S. President Donald Trump scheduled for the following day.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
RT by [@KyivIndependent](https://nitter.oksocial.net/KyivIndependent): What to expect - and not expect - from Zelensky-Trump meeting as Ukraine hopes for Tomahawks. My latest for [@KyivIndependent](https://nitter.oksocial.net/KyivIndependent)
kyivindependent.com/zelensky-t…
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[2025/10/17 06:23]
What to expect from Zelensky-Trump meeting as Ukraine hopes for Tomahawks
Editor's note: The story was updated with additional details. President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, in Washington on Oct. 17 as Kyiv seeks to secure more robust support for the war with Russia.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Oct. 17, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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[2025/10/17 05:11]
⚡️Explosions reported in occupied Donetsk, Russia’s Sochi amid drone attacks. Explosions have been reported in occupied Donetsk and the Russian city of Sochi amid alleged drone attacks overnight on Oct. 17. kyivindependent.com/explosions…
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[2025/10/17 02:44]
Explosions reported in Russia's Sochi amid drone attacks
In Donetsk, a Russian ammunition depot was hit in a drone attack, with fires and explosions reported in the occupied city.Volodymyr Ivanyshyn (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️’We need them too’ — Trump hesitant on providing Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine following call with Putin, ahead of talks with Zelensky. kyivindependent.com/we-need-th…
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[2025/10/16 21:31]
'We need them too' — Trump hesitant on providing Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine following call with Putin, ahead of talks with Zelensky
"We need Tomahawks for the United States of America too. We have a lot of them but we need them. I mean, we can't deplete for our country," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. "I don't know what we can do about that."Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Trukhanov goes on vacation as Zelensky ally becomes Odesa’s acting mayor. According to a decree issued by Odesa Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov, he is on vacation from Oct. 15 through Oct. 24. Trukhanov appointed his senior deputy Oleksandr Filatov as acting mayor during the vacation, prompting a potential legal dispute with Ihor Koval. Koval, the secretary of the Odesa city council, appointed himself as the city’s acting mayor on Oct. 16 after Trukhanov was stripped of Ukrainian citizenship, making him ineligible for public office. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-a…
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[2025/10/16 13:22]
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Despite no elections on the horizon, political advertising is gradually ramping up in wartime Ukraine. Under martial law, political advertising is not banned. But its appearance is viewed by some as inappropriate in a country grappling with a brutal war. kyivindependent.com/in-wartime…
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[2025/10/16 13:00]
⚡️ Russia says ‘will do everything’ to ensure its safety if US sends Tomahawks to Ukraine. “Our military knows what to do; they have the military potential and all the necessary capabilities,” Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said. kyivindependent.com/russia-say…
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[2025/10/16 12:25]
Russia says 'will do everything' to ensure its safety if US sends Tomahawks to Ukraine
"Our military knows what to do; they have the military potential and all the necessary capabilities," Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
The three vessels, originally named the Finikia, the Laodicea, and the Souria, were once owned by the Syrian government, a key ally to Russia under the rule of former dictator Bashar Al-Assad. kyivindependent.com/ships-accu…
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[2025/10/16 11:48]
Ships accused of stealing Ukrainian grain linked to Assad regime front
Editor's Note: This story was authored by Mohammad Bassiki (SIRAJ), Selma Mhaoud, and Shaya Laughlin, and published by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP).OCCRP (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Trump ready to slap ‘Ukrainian victory tariff’ on China if Europe follows suit, treasury secretary says. kyivindependent.com/trump-admi…
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[2025/10/16 10:29]
Trump ready to slap 'Ukrainian victory tariff' on China if Europe follows suit, treasury secretary says
"President (Donald) Trump has instructed the ambassador and myself to tell our European allies that we would be in favor of whether you would call it a 'Russian oil tariff' on China or a 'Ukrainian victory tariff' on China," U.S.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Zelensky ally appoints himself as Odesa’s acting mayor. Ihor Koval, the secretary of the Odesa city council, appointed himself as the city’s acting mayor on Oct. 16. The move follows President Volodymyr Zelensky’s Oct. 14 decree to strip Odesa Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov of his Ukrainian citizenship. The decision was based on evidence that Trukhanov is a Russian citizen, although he denies this. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-a…
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[2025/10/16 09:51]
Zelensky ally appoints himself as Odesa's acting mayor
The move follows President Volodymyr Zelensky's Oct. 14 decree to strip Odesa Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov of his Ukrainian citizenship.Oleg Sukhov (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Ukraine war latest live: Russian missiles, drones target energy infrastructure once again. Russia launched a large-scale missile attack at Ukraine in the early hours of Oct. 16, targeting cities in several oblasts. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wa…
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[2025/10/16 09:32]
Ukraine war latest live: Drones hammer Russia's Saratov oil refinery, Kyiv confirms strike
Hi, this is Chris York reporting from Kyiv on day 1,331 of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Today's top story so far: Ukrainian drones struck an oil refinery in Russia's Saratov Oblast overnight on Oct.Chris York (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Zelensky appoints Ukraine’s first-ever military ombudsman. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-a…
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[2025/10/16 09:21]
Zelensky appoints Ukraine's first-ever military ombudsman
As military ombudsman, Olha Reshetylova will be responsible for addressing issues related to military service, handling complaints, initiating inspections, and proposing policy recommendations.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Update: Indian refiners reportedly brace for Russian oil cuts; New Delhi remains evasive. kyivindependent.com/india-assu…
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[2025/10/16 08:37]
India assures White House it will stop buying Russian oil, Trump says
"There will be no oil, (Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is) not buying his oil from Russia, it started — you know, you can't do it immediately, it’s a little bit of a process, but the process is going to be over with soon," U.S.Volodymyr Ivanyshyn (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Ukraine confirms drone strike on Russian oil refinery in Saratov Oblast, 2nd hit in a month. The news comes as Kyiv continues to escalate its campaign against Russian oil and gas infrastructure. kyivindependent.com/drones-rep…
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[2025/10/16 08:33]
⚡️ Washington ready to ‘impose costs’ on Russia as ‘only US can,’ Pentagon chief warns. The U.S. and its allies will “impose costs on Russia for its continued aggression” unless the war in Ukraine ends, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. kyivindependent.com/us-to-impo…
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[2025/10/16 06:42]
Washington ready to 'impose costs' on Russia as 'only US can,' Pentagon chief warns
The U.S. and its allies will "impose costs on Russia for its continued aggression" unless the war in Ukraine ends, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Oct. 15.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russian electrical substation ablaze in Volgograd Oblast after drone strike, governor says. The fire broke out during a ‘massive drone attack’ targeting the region’s energy infrastructure overnight, Governor Andrey Bocharov claimed. kyivindependent.com/russian-el…
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[2025/10/16 04:35]
Russian electrical substation ablaze in Volgograd Oblast after drone strike, governor says
The fire broke out during a 'massive drone attack' targeting the region's energy infrastructure overnight, Governor Andrey Bocharov claimed.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russian missiles pound Ukrainian cities in massive morning attack. Explosions have been reported in Kharkiv, Ilium, Kropyvnytskyi, and Poltava. Earlier, the Air Force issued a nationwide missile warning after Russia launched MiG-31 bombers. kyivindependent.com/russian-mi…
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[2025/10/16 03:09]
Russian missiles pound Ukrainian cities in massive morning attack, energy infrastructure hit
Explosions have been reported in Kharkiv, Izium, Kropyvnytskyi, and Poltava. Earlier, the Air Force issued a nationwide missile warning after Russia launched MiG-31 bombers.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️’They want to go offensive’ — Trump to discuss Ukraine returning war to Russia during meeting with Zelensky. kyivindependent.com/they-want-…
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[2025/10/16 01:40]
'They want to go offensive' — Trump to discuss Ukraine returning war to Russia during meeting with Zelensky
Trump said he'd "make a determination" on Ukraine's desire to "go offensive" against Russia during his upcoming meeting with Zelensky at the White House.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️India assures White House it will stop buying Russian oil, Trump says. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured U.S. President Donald Trump that India will no longer buy Russian oil, the U.S. leader said on Oct. 15. kyivindependent.com/india-assu…
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[2025/10/15 21:50]
India assures White House it will stop buying Russian oil, Trump says
"There will be no oil, (Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is) not buying his oil from Russia, it started — you know, you can't do it immediately, it’s a little bit of a process, but the process is going to be over with soon," U.S.Volodymyr Ivanyshyn (The Kyiv Independent)
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Oct. 16, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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[2025/10/16 05:15]
⚡️Zelensky appoints head of newly created military administration as Odesa mayor says he’s still in charge. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-t…
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[2025/10/15 19:10]
Zelensky appoints head of newly created military administration as Odesa mayor says he's still in charge
President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed Serhii Lysak, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast governor, as the head of the newly formed Odesa Military Administration on Oct. 15, according to a decree published on the presidential website.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
At least 1,076 Cuban nationals have fought or are fighting for Russia in Ukraine, Ukraine’s military intelligence said; Denmark has pledged $171 million in military aid to Ukraine; and more. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wa…
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[2025/10/15 18:46]
Ukraine war latest live: Russian internet provider suffers 66 million ruble loss in Ukrainian cyberattack, HUR source says
The latest news about Russia's war against Ukraine.Kateryna Hodunova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Odesa mayor is a Russian citizen but passport published by Ukrainian intelligence is fake, journalists claim. Databases confirm that Odesa Mayor Hennady Trukhanov is a Russian citizen but his alleged Russian passport published by Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) is fake, the Insider, a Russian investigative journalism outlet, claimed on Oct. 15. Based on Trukhanov’s Russian citizenship, President Volodymyr Zelensky stripped him of his Ukrainian citizenship on Oct. 14. kyivindependent.com/odesa-mayo…
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[2025/10/15 17:53]
Odesa mayor is a Russian citizen but passport published by Ukrainian intelligence is fake, journalists claim
Based on Trukhanov's Russian citizenship, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stripped him of his Ukrainian citizenship on Oct. 14.Oleg Sukhov (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️18 year-old Russian singer detained by St. Petersburg police for performing anti-Putin song. The band Stoptime has previously performed songs by other artists labeled as “foreign agents” by the Russian government. kyivindependent.com/18-year-ol…
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[2025/10/15 17:42]
18 year-old Russian singer detained by St. Petersburg police for performing anti-Putin song
The band Stoptime has previously performed songs by artists labeled as "foreign agents" by the Russian government.Kate Tsurkan (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Exclusive: 1,076 Cubans identified fighting for Russia, Ukraine says, 96 dead or disappeared At least 1,076 Cuban nationals have fought or are fighting for Russia in Ukraine, Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) told the Kyiv Independent on Oct. 15. kyivindependent.com/exclusive-…
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[2025/10/15 17:22]
Exclusive: 1,076 Cubans identified fighting for Russia, Ukraine says, 96 dead or disappeared
HUR claims they receive only two weeks of training at the Avangard training center in Moscow Oblast before being sent to the front line.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Italian Supreme Court overturns extradition of Ukrainian in Nord Stream sabotage case. The ruling sends the case back to a new panel of judges at the Bologna Court of Appeal for review. kyivindependent.com/italian-su…
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[2025/10/15 17:32]
⚡️Denmark allocates over $170 million for Ukraine’s military support; Sweden weighs new aircraft supply. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wa…
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[2025/10/15 17:18]
Ukraine war latest live: Russian internet provider suffers 66 million ruble loss in Ukrainian cyberattack, HUR source says
The latest news about Russia's war against Ukraine.Kateryna Hodunova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Drones reportedly target Russian oil refinery in Ufa, more than 1,300 kilometers from Ukraine. Russian authorities had earlier declared a drone threat in the region and implemented emergency measures at Ufa airport. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wa…
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[2025/10/15 14:09]
Ukraine war latest live: Russian internet provider suffers 66 million ruble loss in Ukrainian cyberattack, HUR source says
The latest news about Russia's war against Ukraine.Kateryna Hodunova (The Kyiv Independent)
The Kyiv Independent’s Chris York sits down with U.S. defense expert Tom Karako to discuss how the potential provision of the Tomahawk to Ukraine could affect the course of Russia’s war and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s calculations. piped.video/TLXtvU4K2Yc?si=GJQ…
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[2025/10/15 14:06]
Since 2022, there have been calls to establish an international court to prosecute Kremlin leaders for the war against Ukraine. In 2025, a version of such a court exists on paper, but it’s unclear when, or even if, Vladimir Putin might be in the dock. kyivindependent.com/after-eu-p…
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[2025/10/15 13:09]
After EU pledge, can the Special Tribunal for Aggression for Ukraine bring Putin to The Hague?
A day after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in 2022, international law stalwart Phillipe Sands called for the establishment of a special international court to prosecute the highest Kremlin leaders for the conflict.Molly Quell (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukrainian government delegation meets with Tomahawk missile manufacturer in US. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wa…
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[2025/10/15 12:51]
Ukraine war latest live: Russian internet provider suffers 66 million ruble loss in Ukrainian cyberattack, HUR source says
The latest news about Russia's war against Ukraine.Kateryna Hodunova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Update: Syria’s al-Sharaa meets Putin during his first Russia visit. kyivindependent.com/syrias-al-…
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[2025/10/15 12:28]
Syria's Al-Sharaa to meet Putin in his first Russia visit
Al-Sharaa and Putin are expected to discuss regional and international developments, as well as ways to deepen bilateral cooperation, according to SANA.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Finland, Lithuania join PURL initiative to arm Ukraine; new aid announced. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wa…
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[2025/10/15 12:20]
Ukraine war latest live: Russian internet provider suffers 66 million ruble loss in Ukrainian cyberattack, HUR source says
The latest news about Russia's war against Ukraine.Kateryna Hodunova (The Kyiv Independent)
Russian internet provider 'impoverished by 66 million rubles' after Ukrainian cyberattack, HUR source claims
Ukraine’s military intelligence claims that Orion Telecom’s infrastructure was actively used by Russian security services in operations related to Russia`s war in Ukraine.Tania Myronyshena (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Delivery of Tomahawks to enhance Ukraine’s ability to strike Russia, NATO top official says. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wa…
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[2025/10/15 11:28]
Ukraine war latest live: Russian internet provider suffers 66 million ruble loss in Ukrainian cyberattack, HUR source says
The latest news about Russia's war against Ukraine.Kateryna Hodunova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️UK supplies Ukraine with over 85,000 drones in 6 months. As part of its defense support, the U.K. has invested 600 million pounds (nearly $800 million) in drone production for Ukraine in 2025. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wa…
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[2025/10/15 10:59]
Ukraine war latest live: Russian internet provider suffers 66 million ruble loss in Ukrainian cyberattack, HUR source says
The latest news about Russia's war against Ukraine.Kateryna Hodunova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Update: Syrian president arrives in Russia for talks with Putin. Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa arrived in Moscow on Oct. 15, accompanied by Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani and Defense Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra. kyivindependent.com/syrias-al-…
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[2025/10/15 11:05]
Syria's Al-Sharaa to meet Putin in his first Russia visit
Al-Sharaa and Putin are expected to discuss regional and international developments, as well as ways to deepen bilateral cooperation, according to SANA.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Evacuation zone expanded in Kharkiv Oblast as Russian forces advance near Kupiansk. In total, 601 children from 409 families are to be relocated to safer areas. kyivindependent.com/evacuation…
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[2025/10/15 10:08]
⚡️ Russia charges Khodorkovsky, 22 anti-war activists with ‘terrorism, attempted coup.’ According to the FSB, the Russian Anti-War Committee’s goal is the “violent seizure of power” and the “change of the constitutional order.” kyivindependent.com/russia-cha…
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[2025/10/15 09:05]
Russia charges Khodorkovsky, 22 anti-war activists with 'terrorism, attempted coup'
According to the FSB, the Russian Anti-War Committee's goal is the "violent seizure of power" and the "change of the constitutional order."Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
Our new T-shirt asks a question the world needs to answer. When you wear it, you’re refusing to let the world forget. You’re turning conferences, streets, and casual encounters into spaces where Ukraine’s voice cannot be ignored. Order here: store.kyivindependent.com/prod…
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[2025/10/15 09:09]
WTF Is Wrong With Russia T-shirt
“What the f*ck is wrong with Russia?” is a question we keep asking ourselves here in Ukraine. How does a nation justify brutally invading its neighbor? How does a government convince its people that imperial conquest and war crimes are acceptable in …The Kyiv Independent Store
⚡️ Syria’s Al-Sharaa to meet Putin in his first Russia visit. Al-Sharaa and Putin are expected to discuss regional and international developments, as well as ways to deepen bilateral cooperation, according to SANA. kyivindependent.com/syrias-al-…
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[2025/10/15 06:15]
U.S. President Donald Trump’s success in brokering a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has been praised worldwide. What seems to be diplomatic victory in the Middle East contrasts with Trump’s failure to negotiate a ceasefire in Eastern Europe. kyivindependent.com/why-did-tr…
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[2025/10/15 05:27]
Trump's two wars: why diplomacy worked in Gaza but not in Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump's success in brokering the Oct. 9 ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has been praised worldwide.Oleg Sukhov (The Kyiv Independent)
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Oct. 15, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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[2025/10/15 05:25]
⚡️Trump says Putin should ‘do something’ to end war in Ukraine, cites ‘a million and a half’ Russian losses. “I mean, I had a very good relationship with Vladimir Putin, but he just doesn’t want to end that war,” Trump said on Oct. 14. kyivindependent.com/trump-says…
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[2025/10/14 22:14]
Trump says Putin should 'do something' to end war in Ukraine, cites 'a million and a half' Russian losses
"I mean, I had a very good relationship with Vladimir Putin, but he just doesn’t want to end that war," Trump said during a meeting with Argentina's President Javier Milei on Oct. 14.Olena Goncharova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️US Treasury Secretary meets Ukraine’s prime minister, pledges stronger pressure on Russia. The meeting comes as a Ukrainian delegation holds high-level talks with U.S. officials on defense, energy resilience, and sanctions. kyivindependent.com/us-treasur…
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[2025/10/14 20:49]
US Treasury Secretary meets Ukraine’s prime minister, pledges stronger pressure on Russia
The meeting comes as a Ukrainian delegation — also including top presidential aide Andriy Yermak and Security Council Secretary Rustem Umerov — holds high-level talks with U.S. officials on defense, energy resilience, and sanctions.Olena Goncharova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ US defense manufacturer reveals new Tomahawk launcher — just what Ukraine would need to hit Russia. The Tomahawk’s range would open up great swathes of Russia to Ukrainian long-range missile strikes, most notably Moscow and St. Petersburg. kyivindependent.com/american-d…
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[2025/10/14 08:58]
US defense manufacturer reveals new Tomahawk launcher — just what Ukraine would need to hit Russia
The Tomahawk's range would open up great swathes of Russia to Ukrainian long-range missile strikes, most notably Moscow and St. Petersburg.Yuliia Taradiuk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Trump says Turkey’s Erdogan could mediate Russia-Ukraine war. “He’s respected by Russia. Ukraine, I can’t tell you about, but he is respected by (Russian President Vladimir) Putin,” Trump told journalists. kyivindependent.com/trump-says…
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[2025/10/14 08:19]
Trump says Turkey's Erdogan could mediate Russia-Ukraine war
"He's respected by Russia. Ukraine, I can't tell you about, but he is respected by (Russian President Vladimir) Putin," Trump told journalists.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Hospital damaged in Russian strike on Kharkiv, 6 people injured. At the time of the attack, more than 100 patients were in the hospital. kyivindependent.com/russian-gu…
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[2025/10/14 07:52]
⚡️Military aid to Ukraine declines sharply in recent months, report says. Military aid to Ukraine has fallen dramatically in recent months, a report by the Kiel Institute published on Oct. 14 has found. kyivindependent.com/military-a…
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[2025/10/14 04:11]
'Surprising' drop in military aid to Ukraine in recent months, report says
In July and August, total military aid to Ukraine fell 43% lower than the amount received in the first half of the year, a report by the Kiel Institute finds.Volodymyr Ivanyshyn (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Update: Zelensky, Trump confirm plans to meet in Washington this week. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed on Oct. 13 that he plans to meet his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, in Washington later this week, with Trump later confirming the meeting. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-c…
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[2025/10/14 02:31]
Zelensky, Trump confirm plans to meet in Washington this week
The meeting, scheduled for Oct. 17, will follow two phone calls between the two leaders regarding Ukraine's air defenses and long-range capabilities.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
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