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Volodymyr Ivanyshyn
News EditorVolodymyr Ivanyshyn is a news editor for The Kyiv Independent. He is pursuing an Honors Bachelor of Arts at the University of Toronto, majoring in political science with a minor in anthropology and human geography. Volodymyr holds a Certificate in Business Fundamentals from Rotman Commerce at the University of Toronto. He previously completed an internship with The Kyiv Independent.
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Explosions reported in several Russian cities amid Ukrainian drone attack
Explosions were reported in several Russian cities, including Taganrog, Novorossiysk, and Saratov, overnight on Nov. 28 amid a widespread drone attack.
Occupation authorities to send 400 Ukrainian children to Russia for mandatory 'exchange' program
"Such trips take place in conditions of a complete lack of transparency and control mechanisms. Parents have no opportunity to influence the organization of such exchanges," Ukraine's Center for National Resistance reports.
Coalition of the Willing meets, agrees to develop 'robust security guarantees' for Ukraine amid peace talks
"The absolute condition for a good peace is a set of very robust security guarantees and not paper guarantees. Ukraine has had its share of promises that were shattered by successive Russian aggressions, and real rock-solid guarantees are a necessity," French President Emmanuel Macron said.
'Donetsk and maybe a land swap' — Witkoff promised Russian aides he could sway Trump, pressure Ukraine into peace deal in secret phone recording
"The president will give me a lot of space and discretion to get to the deal," U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff told top Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov in a recorded phone call obtained by Bloomberg.
Witkoff to meet Putin as US sends delegations to Ukraine, Russia in 'hopes of finalizing' peace plan
"The original 28-Point Peace Plan, which was drafted by the United States, has been fine-tuned, with additional input from both sides, and there are only a few remaining points of disagreement," U.S. President Donald Trump said.
Ukraine, US reportedly cut down peace plan to 19 points, but key decisions left for leaders
"I think we all recognize that part of getting a final end to this war will require for Ukraine to feel that it is safe and it is never going to be invaded or attacked again," U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
Russian military reportedly executes 5 Ukrainian POWs
Five Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) were executed by Russian soldiers, Ukrainian mapping and analytical organization DeepState reported on Nov. 22.
Secretive US-Russia peace negotiations on Ukraine left out key White House officials, Bloomberg reports
Secretive talks between the U.S. and Russia left out key White House officials and have been ongoing for weeks, Bloomberg reported on Nov. 23.
Drones reportedly strike electric substation in occupied Crimea
The Yany Kapu electric substation in northern Crimea was targeted by drones overnight on Nov. 22, Telegram channel Astra reported.
Oil refinery in Russia's Ryazan Oblast hit in drone attack, Ukraine's Drone Systems Forces confirmed
An oil refinery was reportedly hit in Ryazan Oblast overnight on Nov. 20, local residents claimed.
US holding secret peace talks with Moscow to end Russia's war against Ukraine, Axios reports
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian Envoy Kirill Dmitriev have extensively discussed the 28-point peace plan, an unnamed U.S. official said.
TNT shipments to Ukraine at stake as NATO supplies diverted to Israel for Gaza bombardment, report says
"According to initial reports, this ammunition was supposed to be destined for Ukraine, but in December 2023, the U.S. government announced that shells worth $147 million would also be sold to Israel," the report said.
Blackout in occupied Donetsk amid reported strike on electric substation
Blackouts have been reported in occupied Donetsk amid a strike on a nearby electric substation, local media reported late on Nov. 16.
Europe must stay patient as prospects for Ukraine-Russia ceasefire remain distant, Finnish president says
"I'm not very optimistic about achieving a ceasefire or the beginning of peace negotiations, at least this year," Finnish President Alexander Stubb said, adding that to "get something going" by March would be good.
3 drones reportedly spotted flying over Belgian nuclear power plant
Three drones were spotted flying over the Doel Nuclear Power Plant in northern Belgium on the evening of Nov. 9
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