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Dinara Khalilova

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Dinara Khalilova is a reporter at the Kyiv Independent, where she has previously worked as a news editor. In the early weeks of Russia’s full-scale invasion, she worked as a fixer and local producer for Sky News’ team in Ukraine. Dinara holds a BA in journalism from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv and a Master’s degree in media and communication from the U.K.’s Bournemouth University.

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Hamas delegation visits Moscow

Hamas delegation visits Moscow

A delegation of the militant group Hamas, which governs Gaza, arrived in Moscow on Oct. 26, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said without elaborating on the visit details. Hamas also reported on the visit via their official Telegram channel, saying that the delegation is headed by the group's senior political member, Moussa Abu Marzouk.

Law enforcement searches Sumy, Chernihiv officials

Law enforcement searches Sumy, Chernihiv officials

by Dinara Khalilova

Ukrainian law enforcement has conducted searches at the office of acting Sumy Mayor Yuliia Pavlyk in connection to the alleged misappropriation of state funds, Suspilne Sumy reported on Oct. 26. On the same day, Oleksandr Lomako, acting mayor of Chernihiv, said that the State Bureau of Investigation came to search his home.

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