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Anna Fratsyvir
News EditorAnna Fratsyvir is a news editor at the Kyiv Independent, with a background in broadcast journalism and international affairs. Previously, she worked 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).
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EU privately warns Ukraine anti-graft agencies law is a setback for membership talks, media reports
The legislation, swiftly pushed through by President Volodymyr Zelensky's lawmakers on July 22 and signed by the president the same day, "crossed red lines" for Brussels, European Pravda reported, citing EU sources.
'We all hear what society is saying' — Zelensky vows anti-corruption plan within 2 weeks amid backlash over controversial bill
"We see what people expect from state institutions — ensured justice and the effective functioning of each institution," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Russian attacks kill 2, injure 30 across Ukraine over past day, cause blackouts
Russia launched 71 drones from multiple directions overnight. Air defenses shot down 27 drones, and 18 were lost or intercepted by electronic warfare, the Air Force said.
Commander of Ukraine's elite police-formed brigade dies in car crash
Colonel Maksym Kazban was a veteran officer who commanded the Liut Brigade, a unique front-line formation made up of Ukraine’s elite police forces.
Lawmakers seek Constitutional Court review of law curtailing independence of Ukraine's anti-graft agencies
Lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak claimed that procedural rules were violated during the bill's passage, making the constitutional challenge viable. The motion will require at least 45 signatures from members of parliament.
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."
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.
UPDATE: Zelensky signs law destroying independence of Ukraine's key anti-corruption bodies
President Volodymyr Zelensky approved the law on July 22 despite large-scale protests against the law, which critics say undermines years of pro-democracy reforms.
NABU 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.
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 and Defense Council.
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. At least 26 drones were shot down, and seven more were lost or suppressed by electronic warfare systems, according to the statement.
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.
'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.
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. We finalized the long process of selecting ambassadorial candidates," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Telegram.
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.
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