Sonya Bandouil

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North American news editor

Sonya 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.

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Slovakia halts military aid to Ukraine following election

by Sonya Bandouil October 5, 2023

The Slovak Defense Ministry had prepared a new assistance package for Ukraine that President Zuzana Čaputová could have signed while Fico's predecessor was still in office. However, the president declined, saying the parliamentary elections must be respected.

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FIFA removes suspension on under-17 Russian athletes competing in international football

by Sonya Bandouil October 5, 2023

FIFA announced that under-17 athletes from Russia will now be able to participate in international football competitions under neutral colors.

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Germany to provide Ukraine additional defense gear to safeguard grain shipments

by Sonya Bandouil October 5, 2023

Germany announced it will send additional air defense systems to Ukraine to protect its grain shipments from Russian attacks, Bloomberg reported on Oct. 4.

Sonya Bandouil

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Slovakia halts military aid to Ukraine following election

FIFA removes suspension on under-17 Russian athletes competing in international football

Germany to provide Ukraine additional defense gear to safeguard grain shipments

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