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Russia vetoes UN vote on nuclear weapons in space

by Chris York, The Kyiv Independent news desk April 25, 2024

Speaking on April 24, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the U.S. ambassador to the U.N., described Russia's veto as "baffling."

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Russia plans 'false flag' attacks on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Kyiv tells UN

by Abbey Fenbert April 16, 2024

"What happened at the ZNPP on 7th and 9th of April 2024 and thereafter was a well-planned false flag operation by the Russian Federation," Ukraine's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Sergiy Kyslytsya said at a U.N. Security Council meeting on April 15.

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White House: US expects Russia's vote on UN resolution to ban nuclear weapons in space

by Kateryna Denisova, The Kyiv Independent news desk April 5, 2024

The U.S. expects Russia to support a resolution at the U.N. Security Council warning countries against placing nuclear weapons in orbit, U.S. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said on April 4, according to Bloomberg.

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Russia uses UN veto to block renewal of North Korea sanctions monitors

by Martin Fornusek, The Kyiv Independent news desk March 28, 2024

Russia on March 28 vetoed the annual renewal of the panel of experts monitoring U.N. sanctions against North Korea over its nuclear and ballistic missile programs.

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FT: Russia begins ‘arms-for-oil’ trade with North Korea, defies sanctions

by Chris York, The Kyiv Independent news desk March 26, 2024

Russia is defying U.N. sanctions by supplying North Korea with oil, likely in exchange for weapons, the Financial Times (FT) reported on March 26.

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UN Security Council to meet over Russia’s illegal election in occupied Ukrainian territories

by Dinara Khalilova, The Kyiv Independent news desk March 15, 2024

The U.N. Security Council will hold a meeting on March 15 to discuss illegally organized voting in Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine as part of the country’s presidential election, Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations Sergiy Kyslytsya announced.

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Kharkiv Oblast town faces annihilation as Russia opens new front.

The Kyiv Independent joined local police on their mission to evacuate civilians from Vovchansk on May 11 — the operation that was constantly interrupted by Russian launches of aerial gliding bombs.

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Evacuations ongoing as Russian strikes increase in Kharkiv Oblast.

Around 500 people remain in the city of Vovchansk, close to the Russian border. Earlier in the day, two casualties were reported in Vovchansk and the nearby village Liptsy.

4:57 PM

Explosions rock Sumy, Kharkiv.

A Kyiv Independent correspondent heard explosions in Kharkiv at around 4:15 p.m. An hour before, the Air Force reported a missile attack on Sumy, located next to Kharkiv Oblast in northeastern Ukraine.

4:13 PM

Russia attacks 106 infrastructure facilities in Ukraine in one day.

Various weapons were used in the attacks and 107 settlements were targeted. Thousands of households in seven oblasts are suffering power outages due to Russian attacks, the Energy Ministry reported.

3:04 PM

David Cameron: Situation in Kharkiv 'extremely dangerous'.

Cameron stressed that Kyiv’s allies must do everything they can to “help the Ukrainians.” He pointed to the U.K.’s recent £3 billion ($3.74 billion) yearly package to Ukraine, adding that Westminster is “encouraging others to do the same.”

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Syrskyi: Russia's breakthrough attempt halted, situation in several sectors 'changing rapidly.'

"The enemy has partial success in some areas, and in others, (Ukraine's) Defense Forces are pushing the enemy out and improving their tactical position," Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on May 12.

12:40 PM

Russia seeking to blame Ukraine after apartment building collapses in Belgorod (UPDATED).

Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov claimed without evidence that a building in the Kharkovskaya Gora district of Belgorod Oblast was hit by a Ukrainian projectile during an air raid alert in the oblast.

11:20 AM

Media: Ukrainian drones attack military targets in 3 Russian oblasts overnight.

Drones operated by Ukraine's military intelligence agency (HUR) attacked military targets in Russia's Volgograd, Lipetsk and Kaluga oblasts overnight on May 12, Ukrainska Pravda reported, citing its unnamed source in HUR.

10:43 AM

Governor: Russian attacks on Kharkiv Oblast kill 3, injure 5 over past day.

Russian troops attacked 27 settlements in Kharkiv Oblast over the past day, killing three people and injuring six, Governor Oleh Syniehubov reported on May 12.

9:46 AM

Air Force: Ukraine downs 5 Russian drones in south over past day.

Ukrainian air defense units shot down five Russian reconnaissance drones in Ukraine's south over the past day, the Air Force reported on May 12.

9:07 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 482,290 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

This number includes 1,260 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

7:32 AM

Russia reports fire at Volgograd oil refinery.

An overnight drone attack caused a brief fire at an oil refinery in Russia's Volgograd region, Governor Andrey Bocharov reported on Telegram.

5:57 AM

Over 300 people evacuated from border areas of Kharkiv Oblast, minister says.

More than 300 civilians have been evacuated from the border communities of Kharkiv Oblast amid renewed Russian attacks on the area, Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said on May 11.

4:48 AM

US General: 'Russia will not stop with Ukraine unless they're stopped in Ukraine.'

An autocratic regime like Russia can readily prioritize the expansion of its defense industries over economic well-being to sustain their military actions in Ukraine, along with help from Iran and North Korea, said Lt Gen. Steven L. Basham, U.S. Air Forces in Europe deputy commander.

2:23 AM

Ukraine takes third place at Eurovision 2024.

With their song "Teresa & Maria," Ukraine's Alyona Alyona & Jerry Heil received a total of 453 points, securing a third place in the Eurovision finals in Sweden's Malmo overnight on May 12.

1:51 AM

Russia attacks 10 communities in Sumy Oblast.

Russian forces struck 10 communities in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy Oblast in 21 separate attacks throughout the day, the regional administration reported on May 11.

11:54 PM

Russia claims 1 killed, 29 injured in Ukrainian attack against Belgorod Oblast.

A large-scale Ukrainian attack hit Belgorod and the surrounding region on the evening of May 11, inflicting damage and casualties, claimed the regional governor, Vyacheslav Gladkov.

11:40 PM

Canada confirms participation in Switzerland peace summit.

"The First Peace Summit for Ukraine is in June — and Canada will be there," Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wrote on X. "I look forward to joining other world leaders to advance our shared goal of just and lasting peace for Ukraine."

11:14 PM

Tens of thousands rally in Tbilisi to protest Georgia's 'foreign agents' bill.

Around 50,000 protesters marched through Georgia's capital on May 11 in the latest of the series of demonstrations against the government's "foreign agents" bill, Deutsche Welle reported.

10:38 PM

German lawmakers suggest allies could protect sky over western Ukraine from NATO soil.

"Defending the airspace over Ukraine from Poland and Romania should not be ruled out in the long term," said Anton Hofreiter from the ruling Green Party.

9:27 PM

Czech president: Europe must set 'clear boundaries' for Russia.

Russia does not seek cooperation with Europe, and if European countries want to ensure peace and prosperity, they must set "clear boundaries" for Moscow, Czech President Petr Pavel said in an interview with the Austrian newspaper Die Presse published on May 11.

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