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Tim Zadorozhnyy
ReporterTim Zadorozhnyy is a reporter at The Kyiv Independent, covering foreign policy, U.S.-Ukraine relations, and political developments across Europe and Russia. Based in Warsaw, he is pursuing studies in International Relations and European Studies. Tim began his career at a local television channel in Odesa, working there for two years from the start of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine. After relocating to Warsaw, he spent a year and a half at the Belarusian opposition media outlet NEXTA, initially as a news anchor and later as managing editor.
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EU ministers to meet in Lviv to discuss Ukraine's integration progress, sources say
The gathering aims to demonstrate political support for Ukraine's EU aspirations as Kyiv faces opposition from Hungary, which has the power to block any future steps in the accession process.
Ukraine's Security Council chief heads to Turkey to 'unblock' POW exchanges
"There will be meetings in the coming days, particularly in Turkey," National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov said.
Romania says drone likely fell on its territory during Russian attack on Ukraine
Romanian troops received a report of a drone crash near the village of Grindu, about 5 kilometers (3 miles) from the Ukrainian border.
The cost of war: Is Russia running out of money to continue the fight?
In his report for the Free Russia Foundation think tank, shared with the Kyiv Independent, Russian opposition politician Vladimir Milov said Russia's budgetary situation is anything but "normal."
AI soldiers: How deepfakes are manipulating Ukraine’s mobilization narrative
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Tears, panic, and young Ukrainian soldiers pleading for help — a new disinformation campaign using artificial intelligence (AI) to fabricate videos of Ukraine's mobilization efforts is flooding soci
Kremlin denies Lavrov fell out of favor with Putin after canceled Trump summit
"I will give you a brief answer: there is nothing true in these reports," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
Bulgaria moves to seize, sell Russian energy giant's refinery amid sanctions pressure
The move aims to protect Bulgaria's only refinery — and a major supplier — from the impact of U.S. sanctions imposed on Russia's largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil.
Russia's seaborne oil exports see sharpest fall since early 2024 after new US sanctions
The drop follows Washington's Oct. 22 decision to impose blocking sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, Russia's two largest oil companies.
Russia ends seasonal draft model, moves to year-round conscription from 2026
While Russian conscripts are officially barred from being deployed abroad, reports indicate that many are pressured into signing contracts with Russia's Defense Ministry and sent to fight in Ukraine.
Ukrainian suspect in Nord Stream sabotage case declares hunger strike in Italian prison
The suspect demands respect for his "fundamental rights, including the right to adequate food, a healthy environment, dignified detention conditions, and equal treatment with other prisoners regarding family visits and access to information," his lawyer, Nicola Canestrini, said.
Mazda becomes first automaker to lose right to reclaim Russian assets after exit
After the invasion of Ukraine, most Western and Asian car manufacturers quit Russia, selling assets to local companies for symbolic sums while securing repurchase options in case of future reentry.
Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil facilities, sanctions boost profits of major Western oil companies
The coordinated impact of Ukrainian drone attacks and Western restrictions has reduced Russian oil output and exports, driving up refining margins and profits for U.S. and European competitors.
Venezuela reportedly requests missiles, radars from Russia amid US tensions
Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro has a close relationship with Moscow, bolstered by their shared animosity toward the West.
'Historic precedent' — Lithuania to prosecute Russian POW for suspected war crimes in Ukraine
This marks the first time since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion that Ukraine has handed over a Russian prisoner of war to a foreign country for criminal prosecution.
India's largest oil refiner reportedly buys Russian crude from non-sanctioned entities
The purchases demonstrate how Indian refiners are adapting to new U.S. sanctions while maintaining access to Russian crude, seeking alternative suppliers to avoid penalties.
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