Governor: 1 woman killed, 3 children injured by mine explosion in Kharkiv Oblast
One woman was killed and three children were injured after their car drove over an explosive device in Kharkiv Oblast, Governor Oleh Syniehubov reported on June 2.
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Zelensky on counteroffensive: 'This is not a movie'
During a press conference on June 2, President Volodymyr Zelensky fielded questions about Ukraine's upcoming counteroffensive, emphasizing that it's "not a movie" and it was difficult to describe in advance to the public how it will proceed.
Mayor: 204 Bakhmut residents killed, 505 injured since start of full-scale invasion
Bakhmut Mayor Oleksiy Reva revealed in an interview on May 31 that 204 residents of the once-prosperous industrial city have been killed and 505 others have been injured since the start of the full-scale Russian invasion.
Defense Ministry: Southwestern outskirts of Bakhmut remain in Ukrainian control
The southwestern outskirts of Bakhmut and the entrance to the city remain in control of Ukrainian forces, Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar reported on May 31.
US to provide Ukraine with more air defense systems, ammunition following upsurge in Russian attacks
U.S. National Security Council Spokesperson John Kirby announced during a White House press briefing on May 31 that the U.S. would provide Ukraine with more air defense in response to Russia's upsurge of attacks over the past month.
EU Council sanctions 7 individuals accused of attempting to destabilize Moldova, Ukraine
The EU Council announced on May 30 that it had imposed sanctions on seven individuals for attempting to undermine the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Moldova and Ukraine.
Two Russian ships spotted loading Ukrainian grain, metal at port in occupied Berdiansk
Two Russian ships were spotted at the Port of Berdiansk on May 31 loading Ukrainian grain and metal, according to the exiled Berdiansk City Administration.
EU Parliament President: Drone attacks on Moscow don't change EU support for Ukraine
Drone attacks on Moscow shouldn't have any impact on the EU's support for Ukraine, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola told Deutsche Welle on May 31.
Russian forces shell Kharkiv Oblast, killing 1 person, injuring another
Russian forces shelled the city of Vovchansk on May 31, killing one man and injuring another, Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Syniehubov reported on May 31.
Germany says Ukraine has right to strike Russian territory when it's self-defense
Ukraine is within its right to launch strikes on Russian territory when it qualifies as self-defense, German government spokesperson Steffen Hebestreit told Deutsche Welle on May 31.
Russian forces shell Kherson Oblast, injuring 3 people, including 2 children
Three people, including one child, were injured by Russian shelling of Kherson Oblast on May 31, according to reports from local officials.
IMF reaches agreement to lend $900 million to Ukraine
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reported on May 30 that it reached a staff-level agreement with Ukrainian officials that could lead to the disbursement of a $900 million tranche under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Arrangement.
Ukraine war latest: Russia launches 2 large-scale attacks on Kyiv in less than 24 hours
Key Developments on May 29: * Ukraine’s air defense shoots down 11 ballistic, cruise missiles aimed at Kyiv Oblast during second attack in 24 hours * Russian forces attack several oblasts, killing 4 people and injuring 25 * Ukraine's parliament votes in favor of additional sanctions against Iran * Putin signs law ‘allowing’
Update: 2 people killed, 8 injured in Donetsk Oblast following Russian guided bomb attack
Two people were killed and eight others were injured after Russian forces shelled the city of Toretsk in Donetsk Oblast, the Prosecutor General's Office reported on May 29.
Ukraine's parliament passes additional sanctions against Iran
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, voted in favor of the proposal to impose additional sanctions against Iran for a period of 50 years, lawmaker Yaroslav Zheleznyak reported on May 29.
Russian forces attack Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, killing at least 1, injuring 10 others
Russian forces launched another attack against Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on May 29, killing at least one person and injuring nine others, Governor Serhii Lysak reported.
Ukraine war latest: Russian military begins to replace Wagner forces in Bakhmut
Key Developments on May 25: * Prigozhin claims Wagner forces begin to withdraw from Bakhmut * Ukraine’s Defense Ministry says Russian military replacing Wagner units near Bakhmut * 106 Bakhmut defenders released from Russian captivity * Moscow and Minsk sign agreement to place nuclear weapons in Belarus * EU has frozen 200 billion euros
Why Ukrainian writers refuse to share stages with Russian authors at festivals
Since the start of the full-scale Russian invasion, many Ukrainian writers have refused to participate in any cultural events that featured Russian writers. Despite thousands of civilian casualties, billions of dollars in infrastructure damage, and countless stories of human rights abuses committed by Russian forces, Ukrainian writers keep having to
Ukraine war latest: Sunak announces more defense aid, promises UK will be 'key part' of 'fighter jet coalition'
Key developments on May 15: * Zelensky meets with Sunak, new defense aid from UK announced * Sunak promises UK will be a "key part" of the "fighter jet coalition" * Ukraine's military intelligence says around 152,000 Russian servicemembers preparing "defensive measures" in occupied Zaporizhzhia, Kherson oblasts * Key proxy official injured in
Kate Tsurkan: One war, multitudes of pain
Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in the op-ed section are those of the authors and do not purport to reflect the views of the Kyiv Independent. One of the first things I noticed in Kharkiv, besides the boarded-up windows and shrapnel holes in the sidewalks, were the street signs
How a celebrated Ukrainian writer turned into a war crimes researcher
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has galvanized Ukrainians into action, compelling them to figure out how they can contribute to their country’s victory. Oftentimes, it has called for a radical departure from the known comforts of their daily lives. That’s exactly what happened to Ukrainian writer Victoria
Russian state media: May 9 celebrations to be held without Immortal Regiment march
Russian state media reported on April 18 that May 9 celebrations to commemorate the victory against Nazi Germany will not include the Immortal Regiment March this year.
Russian opposition figure Vladimir Kara-Murza sentenced to 25 years in prison
Russian journalist and opposition figure Vladimir Kara-Murza has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for condemning Russia's all-out war in Ukraine. Human Rights Watch said the charges against Kara-Murza were "unfounded and constitute blatant persecution for his entirely peaceful exercise of freedom of expression."
Kate Tsurkan: The problem with lionizing Navalny and snubbing Zelensky at Oscars
Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in the op-ed section are those of the authors and do not purport to reflect the views of the Kyiv Independent. When “Navalny,” a documentary about Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, won an Oscar for best documentary feature at the 95th Academy Awards on
Finnish Prime Minister visits Kyiv, meets Zelensky, attends funeral of fallen soldier
Apart from defense and security, President Volodymyr Zelensky and Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin also discussed the significance of halting Russia's attempts to evade sanctions by trading with third-party nations.
Bild: Zelensky, Zaluzhnyi have conflicting views on Bakhmut
President Volodymyr Zelensky and Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine’s Armed Forces Valerii Zaluzhnyi have conflicting views on how the military should handle the situation in Bakhmut, according to unnamed sources within the Ukrainian political leadership cited in a report by Bild.
Putin: Russia suspends participation in nuclear treaty with US
Russia has suspended its participation in the New START treaty, said Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in a speech to the Federal Assembly and members of the Russian political elite on Feb. 21. The nuclear arms reduction treaty between the U.S. and Russia was signed in 2010 in Prague. The
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