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Dmytro Basmat
Senior News EditorDmytro Basmat is a senior news editor for The Kyiv Independent. He previously worked in Canadian politics as a communications lead and spokesperson for a national political party, and as a communications assistant for a Canadian Member of Parliament. Basmat has a Master's degree in Political Management from Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada, and a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Governance from Toronto Metropolitan University.
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Officials hail 'difficult but productive' meeting, stress 'more work' ahead as Ukraine, US conclude peace deal talks in Florida
Ukrainian delegates began their meeting with U.S. officials in Florida on Nov. 30 to continue negotiations on the latest Washington-backed peace plan on ending the Russia-Ukraine war.

Ukraine attacks one of southern Russia's largest oil refineries, sparks fire
Ukraine's military reportedly struck one of southern Russia's largest oil refineries overnight on Nov. 29, Russian Telegram media channels reported.

'Half of Kyiv without electricity' — 2 killed, 38 injured in 'serious' Russian attack on capital
Ukraine's Air Force said Russia launched 596 Shahed-type attack and decoy drones and 36 missiles of various types overnight.

Russia has 'no say' over whether Ukraine can join NATO, Rutte says
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Nov. 26 that Ukraine's accession to the alliance depends on unanimous agreement among member states — not on Russian demands.

IMF to provide Ukraine with $8.1 billion over 4 years under extended agreement
The International Monetary Fund (IFM) has reached a staff-level agreement with Ukraine to provided the embattled country with $8.2 billion over 4 years through a renewed agreement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF).

Ukraine's military reportedly strikes power plant in Moscow Oblast
Ukraine's military reportedly struck the Shatura Thermal Power Plant in Moscow Oblast overnight on Nov. 23, Russian Telegram media channels reported.

Pro-Ukrainian partisans set locomotive ablaze in Russia's Rostov-on-Don, group claims
Members of the pro-Ukrainian partisan group Atesh sabotaged an electric locomotive allegedly used for transporting military cargo in the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don, Atesh claimed on Nov. 23.

'Cheap provocations' — Ukraine denies Russia's claim that it has captured Kupiansk, as fighting continues
Ukraine's General Staff denied claims made by the chief of the General Staff of the Russian army, Valery Gerasimov, that Russian forces have captured the city of Kupiansk on Nov. 20.

Ukraine reportedly strikes thermal power plant in occupied Donetsk Oblast
Purported videos posted on social media appear to show a large explosion and subsequent fire emanating from the Zuivska Thermal Power Plant in the occupied community of Zuhres in Donetsk Oblast, following a projectile strike on the target.

Congress to move on passing Russia sanctions bill following Trump's 'blessing,' US Senator Graham says
The White House has "signed off on the bill" to impose secondary sanctions on Russian trading partners, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham said on Nov. 19.

Poland in 'pre-war' period amid increased Russian sabotage efforts, top Polish general says
Russia has begun preparing for war with Poland as Moscow continues to escale its cyberattack and acts of sabotage on Polish soil, the Chief of the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces Wieslaw Kukula said on Nov. 17.

From Poseidon to Kinzhal: Why Russia’s ‘super weapons’ may matter less than the Kremlin claims
For the first time in years, the Kremlin has officially claimed to have tested one of its so-called "super weapons" — the nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile — one of six "next-generation" strategic arms introduced by Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2018 that he said were designed to restore Russia’s nuclear deterrence capability.
Taken together, the systems offered new ways to deliver nuclear strikes from land, air and sea, along with a laser platform: the Sarmat intercontinental ba

'A wicked attack' — 7 killed, dozens injured in Kyiv amid mass Russian missile, drone strike
At least 11 apartment buildings throughout the city were struck in the overnight attack, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.

Military releases video of Ukrainian drones striking 'Orion' drone base in occupied Crimea
Ukrainian drones struck a military base in occupied Crimea used for the storage and maintenance of Russian "Orion" drones, Robert "Madyar" Brovdi, the commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces, reported on Nov. 13.

Zelensky to visit Greece on weekend to sign energy deal, source says
President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to visit Greece over the weekend to sign an agreement in the energy sector, a source close to the Presidential Office told the Kyiv Independent on Nov. 13.



