'Reckless escalation' — Kallas condemns Russian drone in Romanian airspace
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas condemned the Russian drone violation of Romanian airspace in a statement on Sept. 14.
Team
Sonya Bandouil
North American news editorSonya Bandouil is a North American news editor for The Kyiv Independent. She previously worked in the fields of cybersecurity and translating, and she also edited for various journals in NYC. Sonya has a Master’s degree in Global Affairs from New York University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Music from the University of Houston, in Texas.
Articles
Ukrainian filmmaker Oleh Sentsov promoted to battalion commander
Ukrainian filmmaker and activist Oleh Sentsov has been appointed commander of a battalion in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Interfax-Ukraine reported on Sept. 13.
Three Czech helicopters deployed to Poland following recent Russian drone incursions
Czech helicopters arrived in Poland on Sept. 14 to reinforce NATO’s eastern defenses following a Russian drone incursion into Polish airspace a few days prior, the Polish Armed Forces reported.
Yanukovych loses court case, EU rules to keep sanctions and travel ban against Ukraine's former president in place
Former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has lost his court case in which he attempted to overturn European Union sanctions, Politico reported on Sept. 10.
Kyiv court rejects appeal, upholds Ukraine's first de facto recognition of same-sex couple as a family
The Kyiv Court of Appeal upheld a landmark ruling recognizing a same-sex couple as a family, human rights organization Insight LGBTQ reported on Sept. 10.
Romania, Czechia, and Hungary disband Belarusian espionage network in Europe
Romania, Czechia, and Hungary have jointly dismantled a Belarusian espionage network operating across Europe, the Czech Security and Information Service (BIS) announced on Sept. 8.
Thousands rally in Belgrade to condemn police brutality at anti-government protests
Thousands of students and other demonstrators marched in Belgrade on September 8, demanding accountability for police violence during recent anti-government protests, RFE/RL reported.
Ukrainian refugee stabbed to death in North Carolina, suspect charged with murder
A 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee was fatally stabbed in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Aug. 22, The Charlotte Observer reported.
'We are prepared to increase pressure on Russia,' US Treasury's Bessent says
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told NBC News on Sept. 7 that the U.S. is prepared to work with European allies on new sanctions targeting countries that buy Russian oil, aiming to weaken Moscow’s economy and step up pressure on Russia to reach a ceasefire.
Russia sentences 2 Telegram channel administrators in occupied Melitopol to prison terms of up to 16 years
Two Ukrainian administrators of Melitopol Telegram channels were sentenced by Russian-controlled courts to prison terms of up to 16 years, according to press service reports on Sept. 3.
Russia’s Belgorod governor bans residents from posting unofficial drone strike footage
Belgorod authorities introduced new restrictions on sharing information about drone attacks in the region, the Astra Telegram channel reported on Sept. 3.
Ukraine's SBU charges Chechen leader Kadyrov with war crimes
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) announced on Sept. 1 that it had charged Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov with various war crimes against Ukrainian soldiers.
Putin meets Modi, Xi at China's SCO summit, again blames NATO enlargement for Russia-Ukraine war
Putin met both Xi and Modi during the summit as he seeks to strengthen ties with India and China amid the war in Ukraine and in the face of Western pressure.
Russian drone strike damages Regional Military Administration building in Sumy
Russian forces launched a drone strike on Sumy on July 26, damaging the building of the Sumy Regional Military Administration, regional governor Oleh Hryhorov reported.
Lithuania to allocate $32 million toward joint purchase of Patriot missile systems for Ukraine
Lithuania plans to contribute up to 30 million euro ($32.5 million) toward the joint purchase of U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine, Lithuanian public broadcaster LRT reported on July 26.
Editors' Picks
As Russian influence wanes in South Caucasus, Azerbaijan emerges as regional hegemon
How the right wing in US, Europe is weaponizing murders of Ukrainian refugees
Russia’s gains speed up in Ukraine ahead of high-stakes autumn
