Zelensky, Sandu say they are ready to meet Transnistria's energy needs
Earlier in the day, Maia Sandu arrived in Kyiv on an official visit to meet with Volodymyr Zelensky and discuss several issues, including the energy crisis.
The Kyiv Independent news desk
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US considers buying weapons for Ukraine using frozen Russian assets, Kellogg says
The approach can be part of a comprehensive solution that will support Ukraine in its war against Russia and strengthen the American defense industry, Keith Kellogg said.
General Staff: Russia has lost 828,470 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,650 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Zelensky says Putin wants to 'manipulate' Trump amid talk of peace negotiations
President Volodymyr Zelensky’s warning came after Putin expressed willingness to engage in talks with Donald Trump on Jan. 24 and praised the U.S. leader.
Ukraine war latest: 'More than 50 explosions’ — Massive drone strike targets Russian refinery, plants
Key developments on Jan. 24: * 'More than 50 explosions’ — Massive drone strike targets Russian refinery, plants * Russian army failing to outflank Pokrovsk, Ukraine's military says * Media investigation identifies over 90,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine * 'Utter bulls***' — Ukraine rejects Russia's demand to abandon NATO membership promise * Zelensky is
'Enough of Fico' — Slovaks flood the streets in nationwide anti-government protests
Protests erupted in more than 20 Slovak cities on Jan. 24 under the slogan "Slovakia is Europe," targeting the government of Prime Minister Robert Fico, Slovak media Aktuality reported.
Incoming Trump peace envoy suggests oil crackdown to push Russia to negotiate
The proposal comes as Trump threatens to impose sanctions and tariffs on Russian exports if no deal to end the war is reached soon.
Ukraine to boost energy resilience with focus on distributed generation, PM says
In 2024, 233 generating units with a total capacity of over 830 MW were connected, including gas turbines, pistons, and cogeneration units.
Ukraine reforming recruitment system to attract 18-25-year-olds, senior official says
The move comes amid pressure from U.S. lawmakers to lower the draft age, though President Volodymyr Zelensky has opposed lowering it to 18, arguing it would harm Ukraine's future prospects.
Trump accuses Russia of stealing plans for U.S. hypersonic missile
President Donald Trump previously raised the accusation in 2023, saying Russia had stolen plans for what he described as "super-duper missiles."
'Utter bulls***' — Ukraine rejects Russia's demand to abandon NATO membership promise
The response comes after Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko criticized NATO's 2008 Bucharest Summit declaration, calling it "catastrophic for European security."
'Victory means restoring territorial integrity' — Merz reaffirms support for Ukraine ahead of elections
"Victory means restoring territorial integrity with a democratically legitimate government exercising full sovereignty," Friedrich Merz said.
Seoul suspects North Korea plans to send more troops to Russia-Ukraine war
North Korea is reportedly preparing to send more troops to Russia to fuel the war in Ukraine, even after significant losses, the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) reported.
General Staff: Russia has lost 826,820 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,500 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Ukraine war latest: Russian forces suspected of killing 6 Ukrainian POWs in Donetsk Oblast
Key developments on Jan. 23: * Russian forces suspected of killing 6 Ukrainian POWs in Donetsk Oblast * Ukrainian soldiers near Velyka Novosilka at risk of encirclement, spokesperson says * Zelensky clarifies comment on 200,000 peacekeepers, says figure depends on Ukrainian army size * NATO chief urges US to keep arming Ukraine, pledges
Trump says Russia's war in Ukraine 'will end immediately' if OPEC lowers oil prices
President Donald Trump also said Ukraine was "ready for a deal," but added "you'll have to ask Russia" about a peace agreement within a year.
Zelensky clarifies comment on 200,000 peacekeepers, says figure depends on Ukrainian army size
President Volodymyr Zelensky on Jan. 22 clarified his earlier comments on the number of European peacekeepers needed to maintain peace in Ukraine, saying the required numbers depend on the size of Ukraine’s own military.
Russian cargo ship Sparta II docks in Syria after weeks drifting at sea, tracking data shows
The Sparta II, a Russian cargo ship under U.S. sanctions, had been drifting near Tartus since Jan. 5 after leaving Baltiysk in Kaliningrad Oblast on Dec. 11.
Putin increasingly concerned about state of Russia’s economy, Reuters reports
Russia's domestic economic operations have recently suffered due to labor shortages and high interest rates introduced to curb inflation.
Russian forces suspected of killing 6 Ukrainian POWs in Donetsk Oblast
Ukrainian prosecutors are investigating a case of Russian troops summarily executing six Ukrainian captives in the embattled Donetsk Oblast, the Prosecutor General’s Office said on Jan. 23.
General Staff: Russia has lost 825,320 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,340 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine's Special Forces say they killed 21 North Korean soldiers, show combat footage
Key developments on Jan. 22: * Ukraine's Special Forces say they killed 21 North Korean soldiers, show combat footage * Kyiv court arrests three senior officers accused of failed defense of Kharkiv Oblast * Russia lacks manpower for major breakthrough in Ukraine, top NATO general says * Russia issued ultimatum to Ukraine in 2022
General Staff: Russia has lost 823,980 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,950 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Ukraine's SBU detains chief military psychiatrist over suspected illicit enrichment
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) detained the chief psychiatrist of the Armed Forces over suspected illicit enrichment, the agency reported on Jan. 21.
General Staff: Russia has lost 822,030 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,600 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Commander of scandal-hit Ukrainian brigade detained, accused of failing to report desertions
The State Bureau of Investigation launched an investigation into the 155th "Anne of Kyiv" Brigade on Jan. 3.
'I didn't know who I'd be fighting' — North Korean soldier captured by Ukraine speaks in new footage
The POW said he arrived in Russia on a cargo ferry with over 100 other North Korean soldiers.
General Staff: Russia has lost 820,430 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,690 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine hits 2 oil depots in Russia overnight; Zelensky sanctions top pro-Russian politicians
Key developments on Jan. 19: * Ukraine hits 2 oil depots in Russia overnight * Zelensky slaps sanctions on Ukraine's top pro-Russian politicians * Lack of medical treatment, problems with unit transfers most common causes of appeals, new military ombudsman says * Ukrainian troops withdraw from, launch attack on Chasiv Yar refractory plant * SBU
Syria bans goods from Russia, Iran, Israel
Syria's new administration has banned all Russian, Iranian, and Israeli goods from entering the country in a new decree issued by the country's Minister of Finance on Jan. 17.
Zelensky slaps sanctions on Ukraine's top pro-Russian politicians
President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree imposing new sanctions on Ukraine's top pro-Russian politicians, he announced on Jan. 19.
Slovenia provides Ukraine's State Emergency Service with specialized demining, transport vehicles
Ukraine's State Emergency Service announced Jan. 18 that it received three specialized demining vehicles from Slovenia.
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