From theguardian.com
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Conservative party leader says ‘we end up with various coalitions at local level’ as she suggests councillors could do deals with Reform
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17h ago
From substack.com
Trump's Psychological Vulnerability
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And the Destruction of the American Economy
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2h ago
From theguardian.com
Starmer ready to put British troops on the ground in Ukraine if peace deal reached
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It is understood to be the first time the PM has been explicit about sending British peacekeepers to Ukraine
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on Feb 18
From kyivindependent.com
'Supporting Ukraine is America first' — Trump's spiritual advisor, Pastor Mark Burns
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When U.S. President Donald Trump paused military aid to Ukraine last month, the man described as his "spiritual advisor," Pastor Mark Burns, backed the decision. This week, Burns is urging him to send Kyiv more tanks, fighter jets, and air defense. "I now believe that supporting Ukraine is America
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13h ago
From kyivindependent.com
5 killed, 23 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day
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Ukrainian air defenses shot down 85 of the 145 attack and decoy drones launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported. Forty-nine drones disappeared from radars without causing damage, according to the statement.
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19h ago
From kyivindependent.com
Ukraine presents peacekeeping mission request as US stays out of talks, Politico reports
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Ukrainian, French, and British military officials have been discussing Ukraine’s requirements for a potential peacekeeping mission, with Ukraine aiming to secure peacekeepers to prevent future Russian aggression.
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22h ago
From kyivindependent.com
Leaked documents reveal India and Russia developed secret trade links, FT reports
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Russia and India developed covert trade links so the Kremlin could acquire components needed for its war effort, the Financial Times reported on Sept. 5.
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on Sep 5
From bivings.com
Institute for the Study of War
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on April 9 that Ukraine is interested in purchasing a large package of weapons from the United States, possibly within the framework of a future US-Ukraine mineral deal, as part of Ukrainian efforts to obtain
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1h ago
From kyivindependent.com
Russian troops kill 4 Ukrainian POWs in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, AP video shows
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Ukraine's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Heorhii Tykhyi, condemned the execution as a war crime.
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8h ago
From kyivindependent.com
4 things you need to know about Viktoria Spartz, the Ukrainian-born US lawmaker
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This week a spotlight has once again been shone on Victoria Spartz, the Ukrainian-born Republican lawmaker who is not a stranger to controversy. Born in Chernihiv Oblast, she moved to the U.S. in 2000. She was elected to Congress three times, in 2020, 2022, and 2024, and represents Indiana's
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10h ago
From kyivindependent.com
Chinese fighters in Russia's ranks reflect 'systemic' recruitment, Zelensky says
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The involvement of Chinese nationals in Russia’s war against Ukraine appears to be part of a “systemic” recruitment effort organized by Moscow, not isolated incidents, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 10.
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12h ago
From kyivindependent.com
The Counteroffensive: Can Ukraine's military survive without Elon Musk's Starlink systems?
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After a busy day at work as a software engineer, Oleg Kutkov returns to his apartment in Kyiv. He steps out onto the balcony — but not to smoke or water the flowers. Oleg’s balcony is a workshop. There, he repairs Starlink terminals damaged at the front and sends them
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13h ago
From nytimes.com
Putin Has Long Wanted More Power in Europe. Trump Could Grant It.
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Remarks by Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are fueling concerns that the U.S. will move away from Europe and align with Moscow.
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on Feb 16
From kyivindependent.com
Russian advance near Pokrovsk stalled in recent days, Syrskyi says
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"Over the last six days, the enemy hasn’t advanced a single meter in the Pokrovsk direction. In other words, our strategy is working," Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said.
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on Sep 5
From kyivindependent.com
Fire breaks out at major Russian refinery in Khabarovsk Krai
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The blaze broke out in one of the facility’s technological units after gasoline reportedly leaked from a column and ignited, sources told the channel. According to Russian emergency services cited by the pro-government outlet Interfax, the fire spread across an area of approximately 100 square meters.
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11h ago
From kyivindependent.com
Estonia passes law targeting Moscow-linked church ties
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The legislation aims to prevent foreign influence in Estonia’s religious sphere if it threatens national security, constitutional order, or public order, or if it promotes military aggression or incites war, according to the parliament’s press service.
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12h ago
From kyivindependent.com
Russia seeks sanctions relief, resource deal with US via negotiator Dmitriev, Zelensky says
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"The scheme looks like it all leads to the unblocking of economic relations. They (Russia) want, for example, the lifting of sanctions against specific people who will be behind this or that direction, for example, Russian minerals, which they will offer them (the U.S.)," President Volodymyr...
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20h ago
From kyivindependent.com
'Before I got there, I had never held a weapon' — Ukraine shows interrogation of Chinese POWs
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One of the captives served in the 2nd Battalion of Russia's 157th Motorized Rifle Brigade and was captured near Tarasivka, while the other fought in the 1st Battalion of the 81st Motorized Rifle Brigade and was captured near Bilohorivka, according to the SBU
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20h ago
From kyivindependent.com
Fire reported at oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai following 'massive' drone attack
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A large fire reportedly erupted at the Ilsky oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai overnight on Feb. 17, following large-scale Ukrainian drone attacks on the region, Russian Telegram media channels reported.
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on Feb 17
From kyivindependent.com
Ukraine’s place in EU, NATO non-negotiable, Finnish president says
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Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Finnish President Alexander Stubb has emphasized that Ukraine’s membership in the European Union and NATO is non-negotiable, adding that these alliances are essential for ensuring the country’s sovereignty and security.
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on Feb 17
From kyivindependent.com
Ukraine, Europe must be involved in peace talks, Rubio says
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"Ukraine will have to be involved, because they're the one that were invaded, and the Europeans will have to be involved because they have sanctions on Putin and Russia as well," U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
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on Feb 16
From substack.com
Weekend Update#120: The US Changes Sides?
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Is this the week the post-1945 world ended?
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on Feb 16
From kyivindependent.com
EU to support Ukraine's defense industry with over $2 billion from Russian assets
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About $1.1 billion will directly support Ukraine's defense industry following the "Danish model," the EU's ambassador to Ukraine announced.
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2h ago
From kyivindependent.com
Ambassador Brink leaves post due to disagreements with Trump administration, FT reports
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Brink's decision to leave was not influenced by her working relationship with Zelensky, sources familiar with the matter told the Financial Times.
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2h ago
From kyivindependent.com
Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Ukraine
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Prince Harry visited the Superhumans Center, a facility in Lviv that provides prosthetics and rehabilitation to Ukrainians wounded by war. The trip was only announced after Harry had already left Ukraine.
#eu #uk #us #usa #nato #japan #media #press #taiwan #mastodon
4h ago
From kyivindependent.com
Russian drone attack in Zhytomyr Oblast kills 1, injures 5, including teen
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The injured victims, including a 14-year-old, have been taken to the hospital for treatment, according to regional Governor Vitalii Bunechko.
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6h ago
From meduza.io
A Russian Nostradamus to rival The Simpsons: How Zhirinovsky’s legacy still haunts LDPR
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That was how Sergey Kiriyenko, who oversees the Kremlin’s domestic policy team, reassured the crowd at the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia’s convention on December 13, 2024. In his address, Kiriyenko called the party “one of [Russia’s] foundational state-patriotic forces” and emphasized that...
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6h ago
From kyivindependent.com
Chinese POW says he doesn’t want to return to Russia, hopes to go back to China
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The captured fighter also said he was treated better in Ukrainian custody than during his time with Russian forces, according to a new interrogation video published April 10.
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7h ago
From kyivindependent.com
Ukraine war latest: US ambassador to Ukraine to resign
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Key developments on April 10: * US ambassador to Ukraine to resign, State Department tells Kyiv Independent * 'Before I got there, I had never held a weapon' — Ukraine shows interrogation of Chinese POWs * Ukraine won't accept any limits on its army in talks with Russia, official says *...
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7h ago
From kyivindependent.com
US Ambassador to Ukraine to resign, State Department says
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"Ambassador Brink is stepping down after three years in Ukraine," the spokesperson said.
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8h ago
From kyivindependent.com
Russian missile attack kills 1, injures 8 in Dnipro
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The strike destroyed part of a storage facility belonging to Biosphere Corporation, a Ukrainian manufacturer of household goods. Company founder Andrii Zdesenko said the attack caused serious damage.
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8h ago
From kyivindependent.com
Ukraine won't accept any limits on its army in talks with Russia, official says
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"This is a principled position of Ukraine — no one, and certainly not the aggressor country Russia, will dictate to Ukraine what kind of armed forces Ukraine should have," Presidential Office Deputy Head Pavlo Palisa said.
#eu #uk #us #usa #nato #japan #media #press #taiwan #russianwar
9h ago
From kyivindependent.com
Russia using drones to drop explosives across Ukraine, Interior Ministry warns
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Russian forces have started using drones to scatter explosive devices across Ukraine, the country’s Interior Ministry warned on April 10.
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11h ago
From meduza.io
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On April 8, a teenager in the Chechen town of Achkhoy-Martan was reportedly shot and killed after fatally stabbing a police officer. Two days later, the Chechen opposition group NIYSO claimed that local authorities had used the incident to send a message — by publicly displaying the boy’s body...
#news #meduza #ukraine #russianwar #russianinvasion
12h ago
From kyivindependent.com
Moldovan FM invites Musk to see impact of US aid amid USAID freeze
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Moldova’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mihai Popsoi has extended a public invitation to Elon Musk to visit the country and see firsthand the impact of U.S. development aid, following the Trump administration’s suspension of USAID programs worldwide.
#x #eu #uk #us #usa #musk #nato #japan #media #press
12h ago
From kyivindependent.com
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Ukraine's Foreign Ministry on April 10 again denounced the religious persecution carried out by Russia in the occupied Ukrainian territories, accusing Moscow of killing dozens of clergy members and damaging hundreds of churches.
#eu #uk #un #us #coe #usa #echr #nato #osce #pace
17h ago
From kyivindependent.com
Ukraine's military reverses mobilization of former state tax chief accused of taking bribes
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"Zero tolerance for corruption is being established within the Armed Forces. Therefore, any steps aimed at discrediting the Ukrainian army will be dealt with severely," Ukraine's Military Law Enforcement Service said.
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18h ago
From meduza.io
Moscow drafts terms for foreign firms’ return to Russia
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The Russian government is developing criteria under which foreign companies that exited the country after the start of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine could be allowed to return, RBC reported on Thursday, citing sources familiar with the discussions.
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19h ago
From kyivindependent.com
Ukraine's PM urges EU to extend trade liberalization mechanism for Ukraine
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The Autonomous Trade Measures were introduced by the European Union on June 4, 2022, to provide temporary tariff-free and quota-free access for Ukrainian goods.
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23h ago
From kyivindependent.com
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Ukraine will "never accept any decisions between the United States and Russia" regarding the outcome of peace negotiation without Ukraine's participation, President Volodymyr Zelensky told NBC News in an interview published Feb. 16.
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on Feb 17
From kyivindependent.com
Putin 'wants to stop fighting,' Trump says, dismisses Russia's territorial ambitions
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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Feb. 16 that he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin "wants to stop fighting" Russia's war in Ukraine, dismissing Moscow's territorial ambitions in the embattled country.
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on Feb 17
From kyivindependent.com
US, Russian officials to meet on Feb. 18 in Saudi Arabia, Axios reports
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The delegation, led by State Secretary Marco Rubio, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, is set to begin negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.
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on Feb 17
From kyivindependent.com
Trump confirms Zelensky will take part in Ukraine peace talks as US, Russia prepare Saudi meeting
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U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed that Zelensky would have a say in the process and mentioned the possibility of allowing European nations to purchase U.S.-made weapons for Ukraine.
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on Feb 17
From kyivindependent.com
Starmer open to deploying British troops for Ukraine peacekeeping effort
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U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer wrote on Feb. 16. that he did not take lightly the idea of placing British servicemen and women in harm’s way. "But any role in helping to guarantee Ukraine’s security is helping to guarantee the security of our continent, and the security of this country," he added.
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on Feb 17
From kyivindependent.com
'A colonial agreement' — former Ukrainian official slams US minerals deal, AP reports
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The U.S. delegates in Munich did not offer any security guarantees in exchange for Ukraine's rare earth minerals, current and former senior Ukrainian officials said.
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on Feb 16