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Sofiya Tryzub-Cook
Sofiya Tryzub-Cook is an intern at the Kyiv Independent. She is also currently a Regional Editor for Eastern Europe at the European Correspondent. Prior to this role, she worked as an interviewer for Room for Discussion, conducting interviews with various economists, politicians, and scholars. Sofiya holds a BSc in Politics, Psychology, Law, and Economics from the University of Amsterdam.
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Media: Dutch Defense Minister says transfer of F-16 jets to Ukraine could take up to 8 months
The delivery of F-16s to Ukraine could take anywhere from six to eight months due to prerequisites that need to be met before the jets make their way to Ukraine, Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren told European Pravda in an interview.
Government dismisses head of State Emergency Service
The government has dismissed Serhiy Kruk from his post as head of the State Emergency Service, Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko announced on Aug. 25 on Telegram.
Governor: Russian shelling of Kharkiv Oblast damages residential areas, injures 1
Russian forces shelled the village of Podoly in the Kupiansk district of Kharkiv Oblast at around 6:30 a.m. local time, injuring and hospitalizing a 59-year-old civilian man, Governor Oleh Syniehubov reported on Aug. 25.
Slovenia joins G7 declaration on Ukraine's security guarantees
Slovenia has joined the Group of Seven's (G7) declaration on security guarantees for Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced in a Twitter post on Aug. 25.
Russian strike on school in Sumy Oblast kills 4, injures 4
An Iranian-made Shahed-type drone struck a school in Romny, Sumy Oblast. The Aug. 23 Russian attack killed four people and injured four others, Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko reported.
Military enlistment officer investigated over abuse of power, Russian symbols
A military enlistment officer in Zakarpattia Oblast is under investigation for forcing soldiers to build his private house and acquiring Russian state symbols, the Interior Ministry reported on Aug. 2.
Zelensky: 12 countries join G7's 'security guarantees' declaration for Ukraine
As of Aug. 2, 12 countries have already joined the G7's joint declaration on "security guarantees" for Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky stated during an Aug. 2 meeting with the heads of foreign diplomatic missions.
Report: Half of Ukrainians held by Russians in Kherson Oblast tortured
Nearly half of Ukrainians held in Russian detention facilities in the liberated parts of Kherson Oblast were tortured when the territory was under Russian occupation, with many also being subject to sexual violence, according to a report compiled by Western lawyers and published on Aug. 2.
Ukrainian-made demining machine officially certified
The authorities have certified a Ukrainian-made demining machine, Ukraine's Economy Ministry said on Aug. 2.
Russia launches military exercises in the Baltic Sea
Russia has started naval exercises in the Baltic Sea, the Russian Defense Ministry announced on Aug. 2.
Monitoring group: Wagner’s 14th convoy arrives in Belarus
The 14th convoy of the Russian mercenary Wagner Group arrived in Belarus on Aug. 1, according to the monitoring group Belarusian Hajun. The convoy was seen moving along the M5 highway from the town of Osipovichi towards a camp located in the village of Tsel.
Ukrainians whose home was destroyed by war can now apply for compensation online
Infrastructure Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov announced on Aug. 1 that Ukrainians whose homes had been destroyed by Russia’s full-scale war can now apply for compensation.
