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The Kyiv Independent is an award-winning English-language media outlet that offers on-the-ground reporting from Ukraine. The publication has received international recognition for its coverage of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Turnberry, Scotland, on July 27, 2025.

Editorial: Europe, it’s time to finally be brave. Start with Russian assets

by The Kyiv Independent
A few weeks ago, U.S. Special Envoy Keith Kellogg gently berated Europe for not standing on its own two feet on the global stage and in confrontation with Russia. "I don't think the Europeans know how good they are, you're really good at what you do, and you don't need the United States with you in an alliance, you can handle things on your own," he told the Warsaw Security Conference. "It's like when my kids were ready to ride bicycles, they started with training wheels — you don't need any t

Editorial: President Trump, don't fall for Putin's bullsh*t — again

by The Kyiv Independent
We've been here before. Multiple times. Not even that long ago. President Donald Trump has appeared to be on the verge of taking a decisive step that could genuinely put pressure on Russia to make it end its full-scale invasion of Ukraine and then the phone rings. "Hey Don, it's Vlad — wanna chat?" And puff, just like that all the momentum disappears and Russia is allowed to carry on its war unabated. The latest installment of this particular Groundhog Day unfolded last night when Trump anno

Kyiv Independent raises $7,900 to help repair war-damaged homes in Ukraine

by The Kyiv Independent
The Kyiv Independent is proud to share that, with the support of its readers, its e-store has raised $7,900 for the non-profit organization East SOS that helps rebuild homes and lives devastated by Russia's invasion, donating 100% of the profit from the sales of its 603,628 km² T-shirt. The Kyiv Independent's 603,628 km² T-shirt is a design representing every square kilometer of Ukrainian territory. The team hopes to see every single one flourishing — rebuilt and safe from Russian aggression.

Charles Douglas-Home Memorial Trust renews funding for Kyiv Independent’s front-line reporting

by The Kyiv Independent
The Charles Douglas-Home Memorial Trust has made a generous grant for the second year in a row to support the Kyiv Independent's front-line reporting. The new grant will cover a full year of salary for the Kyiv Independent's front-line reporter, Francis Farrell, and videographer Olena Zashko for 2025–2026. Last year, the trust’s support fully covered Francis’ salary and reporting work. Now, in 2025, it extends its funding to also support Olena, ensuring the Kyiv Independent’s front-line reporti

Kyiv Independent’s ‘Dare to Ukraine’ series returns for 2nd season set in Ukrainian village

by The Kyiv Independent
The Kyiv Independent’s “Dare to Ukraine” wartime travel series returns for a second season, set in a Ukrainian village. It premiered on Aug. 30 and will release every Saturday for the next five weeks. Last year, The Kyiv Independent launched “Dare to Ukraine,” an acclaimed video series showcasing Ukraine’s rich history and vibrant modern life beyond the war headlines. The first season featured six episodes, each spotlighting a unique location — Kyiv, Odesa, Lviv, Kharkiv, the Carpathians, and C