Anna Fratsyvir

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Anna Fratsyvir

Assistant Opinion Editor

Anna Fratsyvir is an assistant opinion editor at the Kyiv Independent, with a background in broadcast journalism and international affairs. Previously, she worked as a news editor at the Kyiv Independent, and as a TV journalist at Ukraine’s public broadcaster Suspilne, covering global politics and international developments. Anna holds a Bachelor's degree in International Communications from Taras Shevchenko National University and is currently an MA candidate in International Relations at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS).

a.fratsyvir@kyivindependent.com

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'You cannot reward monsters' — US lawmakers demand increased pressure on Russia

by Lucy Pakhnyuk, Anna FratsyvirFebruary 4, 2026

During a Feb. 3 press conference in Washington, D.C., the U.S. Congressional Ukraine Caucus called for increased pressure on Russia, including new sanctions, and said it is one signature away from forcing a vote on the Ukraine Support Act.

A speaker stands at a podium facing an audience, standing next to a Ukraine Action Summit presentation.

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Ukraine Action Summit meets in Washington, calls for return of abducted children, security guarantees

by Volodymyr Ivanyshyn, Anna FratsyvirOctober 26, 2025

"We bring people together to learn... to educate themselves and to use their voices to speak to their elected officials to support Ukraine," Marianna Tretiak, Chair of the American Coalition for Ukraine (ACU) Board, told the Kyiv Independent.

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Kupiansk left without water, electricity, and gas amid Russian attacks

by Anna FratsyvirAugust 25, 2025

"They are living in nearly inhumane conditions. We cannot provide any administrative or social services there," Andriy Besedin, head of the Kupiansk military-civil administration, said.

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Putin reluctant to meet Zelensky 'because he doesn't like him,' Trump says

by Anna FratsyvirAugust 25, 2025

During his Aug. 25 speech, Trump made contradictory statements about the possibility of ending Russia's war against Ukraine. He said he intends to arrange a meeting between the leaders of Ukraine and Russia but then added that it might not happen at all.

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Ukraine seeks $1 billion a month for US weapons purchases, Zelensky says

by Anna FratsyvirAugust 25, 2025

"We also discussed our domestic drone production and joint opportunities with partners. Investments now can help not only physically but also force Russia to end this war," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

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Polish president vetoes Ukraine aid law, threatens Starlink services for Ukraine

by Anna FratsyvirAugust 25, 2025

"I can't imagine a better gift for (Russia's President Vladimir) Putin's troops than cutting off Ukraine from the Internet," Polish Deputy Prime Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski said.

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'This is a disgrace' — Ukraine condemns Woody Allen's participation in Moscow film festival

by Anna FratsyvirAugust 25, 2025

"By taking part in a festival that brings together (Russian President Vladimir) Putin's supporters and mouthpieces, Allen is deliberately turning a blind eye to the atrocities that Russia has been committing in Ukraine every day for 11 years," Ukraine's Foreign Ministry said.

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Going around in circles — Trump sets new deadline for peace in Ukraine, Graham again threatens with tough legislation

by Anna FratsyvirAugust 21, 2025

We will know in within two weeks whether there will be peace in Ukraine. After that we will have to maybe take a different tack," U.S. President Donald Trump told conservative commentator Todd Starnes.

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Lithuania closes airspace near Belarus ahead of joint Russian-Belarusian military drills

by Anna FratsyvirAugust 21, 2025

The closure comes ahead of the "Zapad-2025" military drills, scheduled to take place in Belarus from Sept. 12 to 16. Minsk said the joint exercises with Russia are intended to test both countries' ability to ensure security and repel possible aggression.

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Ukraine regains control of most of Tovste in Donetsk Oblast, military says

by Anna FratsyvirAugust 21, 2025

Tovste is a frontline village southwest of the Russian-occupied city of Donetsk and near the key town of Vuhledar.

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US absent from UN condemnation of Russia's war in Georgia

by Anna FratsyvirAugust 20, 2025

In a joint statement, representatives of five Security Council members — Denmark, France, Greece, the United Kingdom and Slovenia — along with incoming member Latvia, denounced Russia's invasion of Georgia 17 years ago and its continued military presence in the country's Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions.

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'Russia once again provokes NATO countries' —Poland says Russian drone crashes near its village

by Anna FratsyvirAugust 20, 2025

Poland's Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz confirmed that the object, which fell into a cornfield near the village of Osiny, was a Russian unmanned aerial vehicle.

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Japan, Sweden say they're ready to contribute to security guarantees for Ukraine

by Anna Fratsyvir, The Kyiv Independent news deskAugust 20, 2025

Closer to Ukraine, Lithuania said it was ready to put troops on the ground as part of a peacekeeping force, while Poland said its soldiers would assist the "coalition of the willing" from Poland.

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Ukraine's ex-military chief Zaluzhnyi denies running presidential campaign from London

by Anna FratsyvirAugust 20, 2025

"Valerii Zaluzhnyi has stated his position more than once, and as far as I know, it has not changed: while the war continues, we need to work to preserve the country, not think about elections," Zaluzhnyi's aide Oksana Torop said.

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'We'll give them very good protection, very good security' — Trump says in White House meeting with Zelensky

by Anna FratsyvirAugust 18, 2025

In the Oval Office, Zelensky said Ukraine wants to end the war and welcomed Trump's signal of openness to trilateral negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin. "We are ready for trilateral talks. As president said, it's a good signal about trilateral," Zelensky told reporters.

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Smoke plumes rise following missile strikes in Tehran, Iran, on March 1, 2026.

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Anna Fratsyvir

Articles

'You cannot reward monsters' — US lawmakers demand increased pressure on Russia

Ukraine Action Summit meets in Washington, calls for return of abducted children, security guarantees

Kupiansk left without water, electricity, and gas amid Russian attacks

Putin reluctant to meet Zelensky 'because he doesn't like him,' Trump says

Ukraine seeks $1 billion a month for US weapons purchases, Zelensky says

Polish president vetoes Ukraine aid law, threatens Starlink services for Ukraine

'This is a disgrace' — Ukraine condemns Woody Allen's participation in Moscow film festival

Going around in circles — Trump sets new deadline for peace in Ukraine, Graham again threatens with tough legislation

Lithuania closes airspace near Belarus ahead of joint Russian-Belarusian military drills

Ukraine regains control of most of Tovste in Donetsk Oblast, military says

US absent from UN condemnation of Russia's war in Georgia

'Russia once again provokes NATO countries' —Poland says Russian drone crashes near its village

Japan, Sweden say they're ready to contribute to security guarantees for Ukraine

Ukraine's ex-military chief Zaluzhnyi denies running presidential campaign from London

'We'll give them very good protection, very good security' — Trump says in White House meeting with Zelensky

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