Ukrainian MiG-29 crashes during combat mission, Air Force says, pilot ejects safely
The pilot was located by a search-and-rescue team, which evacuated him to a medical facility.
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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. He studied International Relations and European Studies at Lazarski University and Coventry University. Tim began his journalism career in Odesa in 2022 as a reporter for a local television channel. He later spent a year and a half at the Belarusian independent media outlet NEXTA, first as a news anchor and later as a managing editor. He is fluent in English, Ukrainian, and Russian.
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Senior Russian officials attack Kyiv Independent report, tell Russians not to trust Ukrainian media
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov dismissed reporting by the Kyiv Independent that U.S. President Donald Trump privately encouraged President Volodymyr Zelensky to act "more boldly" toward Russia.
Apple removes Russia's biggest social network from App Store
Russia's largest social media platform, VK, is a major channel for information distribution and state-backed narratives.
Belarus halts equipment used to guide Russian strikes, Zelensky says, after Ukraine's ultimatum
"As of today, the equipment is no longer operating," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Amid UK political turmoil, Andy Burnham's rise offers reassurance to Ukraine
Despite the political uncertainty following Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation, Britain's support for Ukraine is unlikely to waver under Andy Burnham, the frontrunner to become the country's next leader and a consistent advocate for Kyiv.
Since U.S. President Donald Trump returned to office last year, the United Kingdom has emerged as one of Ukraine's strongest backers, providing military, financial, and diplomatic support as Washington's commitment became less predictable.
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Russia accuses US of anti-Russian shift, says bilateral dialogue has stalled
"This is a departure from where the Trump administration started its dialogue with us," Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said.
Exclusive: Ukraine believes it secured Trump's backing to act 'more boldly' toward Russia
Ukraine now believes it has secured White House backing for a campaign aimed at forcing Russia into meaningful negotiations, the Kyiv Independent has learned.
U.S. President Donald Trump privately told President Volodymyr Zelensky to act "more boldly," a senior Ukrainian official told the Kyiv Independent.
The message comes as Kyiv intensifies efforts to secure a meeting between Zelensky and Putin — an idea Trump has endorsed but one the Kremlin continues to avoid.
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US senators propose using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine's military
The proposed legislation would allow frozen Russian assets under U.S. control to be used for the purchase of military equipment for Ukraine.
Tulsi Gabbard's last pass to Russia
Outgoing U.S. National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard's declassification of intelligence that she claims reveals U.S. funding for biological laboratories, including in Ukraine, was quickly amplified by Russian propaganda bot networks, the Kyiv Independent has learned.
The claims themselves are hardly new.
Russian propaganda outlets have pushed variations of the same narrative for years, and Gabbard herself promoted similar allegations before joining the Trump administration.
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Zelensky says anti-ballistic cooperation with allies should yield results by winter
"Russian ballistic missiles remain a problem, and we need an answer to that problem," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Zelensky holds post-G7 call with Trump and Macron, says it 'could make a big difference'
"I am grateful to President Trump for his attention to Ukraine," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Exclusive: Zelensky, Trump, Macron hold behind-the-scenes meeting at G7 summit as Ukraine pushes peace talks
The meeting marked the first face-to-face encounter between Zelensky and Trump in nearly four months, as Kyiv seeks to revive stalled peace talks with Moscow.
Russia's foreign election meddling has a losing record. Experts explain why
President Vladimir Putin has never lost an election in Russia. Outside Russia's borders, however, the Kremlin has been learning a different lesson.
From Moldova to Hungary — and, more recently, Armenia — Moscow has poured money and political capital into influencing elections abroad. Yet, time and again, the candidates and forces it favored have fallen short.
Some of Russia's traditional allies have drifted away from Moscow, embracing pro-Western governments, or have become far more resistant
Zelensky reveals G7 sidelines meeting offer to Putin, says Russia again refused talks
"We sent a message expressing our willingness to meet with Putin during the G7 summit because Trump and Macron will be there," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
UK's defense secretary resigns, says government 'unable' to commit resources needed to defend country
U.K. Defense Secretary John Healey has been among the strongest advocates for Ukraine within the British government.
