US may raise tariffs on India 'very quickly' if it keeps buying Russian oil, Trump says
"(Indian Prime Minister Narendra) Modi is a good guy. He knew I was not happy, and it was important to make me happy," U.S. President Donald Trump said.
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Tim Zadorozhnyy
ReporterTim Zadorozhnyy is the reporter for the Kyiv Independent, specializing in foreign policy, U.S.-Ukraine relations, and political developments across Europe and Russia. Based in Warsaw, he is pursuing studies in International Relations and the European Studies program at Lazarski University, offered in partnership with Coventry University. Tim began his career at a local television channel in Odesa in 2022. After relocating to Warsaw, he spent a year and a half with the Belarusian independent media outlet NEXTA, initially as a news anchor and later as managing editor. Tim is fluent in English, Ukrainian, and Russian.
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Ukraine's Security Service chief resigns under Zelensky pressure, to focus on operations against Russia
Despite leading several of Ukraine's most consequential operations against Russia, Maliuk's tenure has been marked by controversy, particularly over his involvement in actions targeting anti-corruption bodies.
Kellogg's daughter on why Trump hasn't ended Russia's war
The Kyiv Independent's Tim Zadorozhnyy speaks with Meaghan Mobbs, head of the R.T. Weatherman Foundation and the daughter of President Donald Trump's outgoing special envoy on Ukraine, Keith Kellogg.
Exclusive: 'Be careful' — European leaders warned Zelensky to assess Trump's real stance at Mar-a-Lago
A day before President Volodymyr Zelensky met U.S. President Donald Trump, European leaders privately warned the Ukrainian president that the talks could go badly and urged him to "be careful," according to detailed notes from the call shared with the Kyiv Independent by a senior diplomatic source.
The caution came ahead of Zelensky's Dec. 28 meeting with Trump at the U.S. president's Florida residence, Mar-a-Lago — a high-stakes encounter focused on Washington's latest push to broker a peace f
Beyond emergency aid — How Austrian ERSTE Foundation became Ukraine's cultural partner
From the grand halls of Kyiv's cultural institutions to small regional initiatives shaping public dialogue, Ukraine's cultural life has faced unprecedented pressures.
Amid daily attacks, occupation, and displacement, many of the country's most remarkable cultural projects continue — thanks to steadfast support from ERSTE Foundation, one of the most consistent international partners in Central and Eastern Europe.
For more than two decades, the Vienna-based institution has been deeply engaged in
Ukraine in 2025: A year in photos
The year 2025 arrived with talk of peace. It ended to the rattle of air-defense systems across Ukraine.
It was a year shaped by negotiations and expectations, driven by U.S. President Donald Trump's push for a settlement — even as Russia continued to strike Ukrainian cities.
The war did not end. Russian strikes did not stop.
Early in 2025, hopes ran high in Kyiv that Washington would finally pressure Moscow into ending its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Those hopes evaporated when Trump redi
Ukraine election poll shows tight first round, decisive Zaluzhnyi runoff win over Zelensky
In a hypothetical runoff between the two, Zaluzhnyi would secure a decisive victory, winning 64% of the vote compared to Zelensky's 36%, according to the poll.
Ukraine on track to receive total of 3 million FPV drones in 2025, defense minister says
"The role of unmanned systems on the battlefield is growing, and therefore the production of innovative instruments of war is our number one priority," Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal said.
Moscow blast kills 2 Russian police officers tied to Ukrainian POW abuse, intelligence source says
Ukrainian intelligence sources said the officers had previously taken part in Russia's war against Ukraine and were implicated in the abuse of Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs).
What's holding up Ukraine-US peace plan: Territories, nuclear plant remain unresolved
As President Volodymyr Zelensky unveiled details of a U.S.-Ukraine draft peace plan on Dec. 24, aimed at ending Russia's full-scale war, two key provisions remain unresolved.
The disagreements center on provisions 12 and 14 of the 20-point proposal. Both deal with issues Kyiv calls existential: territories and the future of critical infrastructure.
The Kyiv Independent breaks down where negotiations are stalling and what Ukraine is offering instead.
Zelensky reveals full 20-point peace plan d
Poll shows 55% of Russians expect war to end in 2026 — and want life back to 'normal'
While many respondents expressed hopes for an end to the fighting, they largely expect it to conclude on terms "proclaimed as its goals," reflecting continued alignment with the Kremlin's narrative.
Czechia's security council to decide future of Ukraine ammunition initiative on Jan. 7
"In principle, the ammunition initiative has certainly been a good thing; the question is whether it has occurred without corruption," Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis said.
Vance touts 'breakthrough' in talks, but says Ukraine-Russia peace far from certain
"I think that we've made progress, but sitting here today, I wouldn't say with confidence that we're going to get to a peaceful resolution," U.S. Vice President JD Vance said.
Azerbaijan's president cites 'busy schedule' to skip Russia summit despite Kremlin expecting his attendance
The Kremlin had earlier signaled it was preparing for Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev's arrival.
China's Russian LNG imports hit record, making Moscow second-largest supplier
Russian LNG deliveries to China more than doubled year-on-year to 1.6 million metric tons last month, Bloomberg reported.
