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Igor Kossov

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Igor is a reporter at the Kyiv Independent. He has previously covered conflict in the Middle East, investigated corruption in Ukraine and man-made environmental damage in Southeast Asia. He has a Master’s in Journalism from the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism and was published in the Kyiv Post, USA Today, The Atlantic, Daily Beast and Foreign Policy.

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Kyiv residents calm after heavy night fighting

Kyiv residents calm after heavy night fighting

by Igor Kossov

As morning rose over the battered capital city, the streets were emptied out but people were still going about their business. Sporadic sirens and bangs went off throughout the capital from the morning, into the early afternoon. After the night’s fighting, which has injured 35 people, including two children,

Where Russia is attacking Ukraine today (Feb. 25)

Where Russia is attacking Ukraine today (Feb. 25)

by Igor Kossov, Daryna Shevchenko

Russian forces have launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, killing 137 people on the first day, as they pushed in from multiple directions. Multiple Ukrainian cities and villages were shelled, attacked with missiles, helicopters, tanks and ships, while ground forces have begun invading multiple parts of the

Russia attacks wide range of targets in Ukraine (LIVE UPDATES)

Russia attacks wide range of targets in Ukraine (LIVE UPDATES)

by Igor Kossov

Russian forces have launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, killing 137 people on the first day, as they pushed in from multiple directions. Multiple Ukrainian cities and villages were shelled, attacked with missiles, helicopters, tanks and ships, while ground forces have begun invading multiple parts of the country. The following

Putin says Russia-backed illegitimate 'states' in eastern Ukraine have claim to entire regions of Donetsk, Luhansk

Putin says Russia-backed illegitimate 'states' in eastern Ukraine have claim to entire regions of Donetsk, Luhansk

by Igor Kossov

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the rightful borders of the illegitimate Russia-backed "states" in eastern Ukraine extend to the whole region of the Donbas, which is considerably bigger than the currently occupied areas. The announcement further escalates the tension that spiked after Russia officially recognized the two proxies late

Russia intensifies barrage of flimsy yet dangerous disinformation

Russia intensifies barrage of flimsy yet dangerous disinformation

by Igor Kossov

Washington believes Russia’s continued invasion is all but certain and all Russia needs now is an excuse. The past few days have seen a massive military escalation by Russian-controlled forces in Donbas, who have been shelling Ukrainian positions. The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) on Feb.

Russian disinformation targets Western support of Ukraine

Russian disinformation targets Western support of Ukraine

by Igor Kossov

Russia has gathered over 100 battalion tactical groups that can strike Ukraine at any moment, according to the U.S. But part of the attack is already under way and has been going on for many years now. The true Russian vanguard is disinformation: propaganda, lies, exaggerations and half-truths, artfully

Zelensky, Biden discuss security, diplomacy, aid to Ukraine

Zelensky, Biden discuss security, diplomacy, aid to Ukraine

by Igor Kossov

President Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone conversation with U.S. President Joe Biden late on Jan. 27, their second conversation in January and fourth overall. "President Biden reaffirmed the readiness of the United States along with its allies and partners to respond decisively if Russia further invades Ukraine," said the

Bloomberg: Germany, others seek exemptions in possible sanctions on Russia

Bloomberg: Germany, others seek exemptions in possible sanctions on Russia

by Igor Kossov

Germany and possibly other European countries want exemptions for the energy sector in any sanctions targeting Russia if it further invades Ukraine, Bloomberg reported, citing documents and unnamed sources. The report reveals continued disagreement among Western allies about how to punish Russia, which has 120,000 well-equipped troops on Ukraine's

Yermak: Ukraine proposes trilateral talks with US, Russia

Yermak: Ukraine proposes trilateral talks with US, Russia

by Igor Kossov

Ukraine proposed to hold trilateral talks with the U.S. and Russia to resolve the conflict in Donbas. Andriy Yermak, head of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s office said so to U.S. diplomat John Herbst during an Atlantic Council webinar on Jan. 14. “We called for U.S. participation and

Diplomacy week ends with no resolution, Russian threats

Diplomacy week ends with no resolution, Russian threats

by Igor Kossov

The week of diplomacy with Russia ended without a clear resolution and Europe teetering on the brink of war. The West and Russia have reached an impasse, neither willing to budge on Russia’s core demand of excluding Ukraine from NATO and pulling NATO members’ forces back from Eastern Europe.

Russia, NATO remain divided on key issues

Russia, NATO remain divided on key issues

by Igor Kossov

Russia has neither accepted nor rejected de-escalation on Ukraine after meeting with NATO in Brussels on Jan. 12, according to U.S. Deputy State Secretary Wendy Sherman. The meeting of the NATO-Russia Council, the first since July 2019, is part of a week-long flurry of diplomacy in Europe. On Jan.

Ukrainian startup Pibox raises $400,000 in Toronto

Ukrainian startup Pibox raises $400,000 in Toronto

by Igor Kossov

Ukrainian multimedia startup Pibox was accepted into the latest startup accelerator run by Techstars Toronto and raised $400,000 from Techstars, Adventures Lab, Globalive Capital, 70 Ventures and Presto Ventures. Pibox offers a platform making it easier for teams to work with multimedia files. According to the company's press release,

New app to help victims report domestic abuse

New app to help victims report domestic abuse

by Igor Kossov

Launched by the nonprofit WhiteRibbon Ukraine, the app is disguised as a menstrual cycle tracker. It can be used to call emergency services, document abuse and see a map of nearby police stations, medical centers and women’s aid organizations. The app also contains information on types of abuse and

Fully vaccinated Ukrainians will get Hr 1,000 ($40) from government

Fully vaccinated Ukrainians will get Hr 1,000 ($40) from government

by Igor Kossov

President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukrainians will get funds through the government-run Diia app, which tracks COVID-19 vaccination status. The money can be used to pay for movie, museum and concert tickets, fitness classes, and domestic travel. The program, which will start on Dec. 19, aims to support industries that

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