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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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Russia unveils delegation, schedule for Putin-Trump Alaska meeting
The Russian delegation will include Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, presidential aide Yuri Ushakov, Defense Minister Andrei Belousov, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov, and Russian Direct Investment Fund head Kirill Dmitriev.
Drone reportedly hits apartment building in Russia's Rostov-on-Don, officials say 13 injured
Residents heard the sound of an incoming drone before an explosion, Telegram channels reported. The blast occurred in the city center near Voroshilovsky Avenue, according to the independent Russian Telegram channel Astra.
'Outrageous'— Hungary condemns Ukrainian drone strike on Russia's Druzhba pipeline
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto accused Ukraine of "endangering Hungary's energy supply" and called on Kyiv to halt attacks on energy infrastructure serving Hungary.
Russian attacks kill at least 8, injure 18 across Ukraine over past day
Ukraine's Air Force said Russia launched 45 Shahed-type drones, other UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles), and two S-300/400 missiles overnight from several directions.
Poland detains Ukrainian teen accused of vandalizing monuments on Russia's behalf
According to Polish Interior Minister Tomasz Siemoniak, the teenager vandalized monuments of victims of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) and defaced buildings with anti-Polish slogans on behalf of foreign powers.
'It is regrettable to watch' — Ukraine condemns Georgian ruling party's latest use of war footage in campaign ad
"It is regrettable to watch the Georgian authorities grovel before Moscow and disregard the principles of dignity and independence that have historically characterized the Georgian nation," Ukraine's Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Estonia expels senior Russian diplomat for alleged subversion, sanctions violations
Estonia said Dmitry Prilepin, the first secretary of the Russian Embassy in Tallinn, had engaged in efforts to erode the country's legal order, sow divisions in society, and aid crimes against the state.
Ukraine strikes oil facility in western Russia in overnight drone attack, Kyiv confirms
Ukrainian drones targeted the Unecha oil pumping station, part of the Transneft Druzhba pipeline network, sparking a large fire, an intelligence source told the Kyiv Independent.
Zelensky arrives in Berlin to meet German chancellor ahead of call with Trump, European leaders
Zelensky and Merz will hold a bilateral meeting before joining a video conference with European leaders, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, and U.S. President Donald Trump, a presidential spokesperson said.
6 killed, 15 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over past day
Ukraine's Air Force said Russian forces launched 49 Shahed-type attack drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles overnight, as well as two Iskander-M or KN-23 ballistic missiles.
Canadian court upholds ruling ordering Ukrainian airline to compensate victims of plane downed in Iran
The appeals court rejected the company's arguments that the trial judge erred in awarding costs to multiple groups of plaintiffs' lawyers.
Poland expels 57 Ukrainians after concert riots while Tusk warns against anti-Ukraine sentiments
The Polish police detained more than 100 people over the weekend following an Aug. 9 concert of Belarusian rapper Max Korzh at Warsaw's National Stadium.
Zelensky, Trump hold call following Witkoff Moscow visit
"Our joint position with our partners is absolutely clear – the war must end. And it must be done honestly," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Ukraine planning exhumation of Ukrainians improperly buried in Poland
According to Deputy Culture Minister Andrii Nadzhos, the process will begin in the village of Yurechkova following a preparatory visit scheduled for mid-August.
Trump signs order imposing additional 25% tariff on Indian imports over Russian oil ties to pressure Moscow into peace deal
The order, which takes effect in 21 days, states that India's ongoing direct or indirect importation of Russian crude poses an "unusual and extraordinary threat" to U.S. national security and foreign policy.
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