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Volodymyr Ivanyshyn

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Volodymyr 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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Articles

War

Russian ballistic missiles rock Kyiv after day of drone strikes against Ukraine's capital

by Volodymyr IvanyshynSeptember 24, 2026

Ballistic missile explosions rocked Kyiv overnight on Sept. 24 as air defenses were engaged in the city and Russia continued launching more missiles against Ukraine.

Politics

51 countries back Ukraine in joint statement calling for Black Sea initiative as world gathers for UN General Assembly

by Volodymyr IvanyshynSeptember 24, 2026

"Russia is trying to choke off Ukrainian grain exports, thus jeopardizing global food security. We therefore support efforts towards an arrangement in the Black Sea to safeguard freedom of navigation," the EU's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, said.

Politics

Zelensky says Putin 'patient zero' of Russia's war as Ukraine calls for peace at UN General Assembly

by Volodymyr IvanyshynSeptember 23, 2026

President Volodymyr Zelensky, on Sept. 23, addressed the U.N. General Assembly, calling for continued support for Ukraine, stressing the importance of negotiations, and warning that Ukrainians will continue to fight back against Russia.

Business

Putin confiscates Nestle, Auchan assets in Russia

by Volodymyr IvanyshynSeptember 18, 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sept. 17 signed a decree confiscating the assets of several international companies, including Nestle and Auchan.

Culture

'I'm Russian, and I support my country,' Ovechkin says after appearing in campaign ad for Putin's party

by Volodymyr IvanyshynSeptember 18, 2026

"The thing about (the) video, I'm Russian. As soon as I'm done playing hockey, I'm probably going to stay there. I'm going to live there. My kids are going to live there," Russian hockey player Alexander Ovechkin said.

War

At least 20 injured, including children, in Kyiv following Russian missile, drone attack

by Volodymyr Ivanyshyn, Dmytro BasmatSeptember 16, 2026

Russia launched a drone and missile attack on Kyiv on the night of Sept. 16-17, damaging an education facility and injuring at least 20 people in Ukraine's capital, officials reported.

Politics

Zelensky's sanctioned former press secretary barred from entering European Parliament

by Volodymyr IvanyshynSeptember 16, 2026

"On the day of my speech, I was barred from entering the European Parliament. I directly attribute this to Zelensky's sanctions," Former press secretary Iulia Mendel said.

Politics

Democrats begin investigation into relationship Donald Trump Jr. has with Russian oligarch

by Volodymyr IvanyshynSeptember 16, 2026

"(A)ny apparent ties to members of Russian President Vladimir Putin's inner circle raises serious questions about pay-to-play schemes and foreign intelligence infiltration of the President's family," Rep. Robert Garcia wrote.

War

Russia attacked Moldova twice because Zelensky was there, he says

by Volodymyr IvanyshynSeptember 15, 2026

"So in Moldova, my presidential jet was there, and that's why they attacked Moldova," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

War

Russia launches drone attack on Kyiv, killing at least 1, injuring 12

by Volodymyr Ivanyshyn, Yuliia TaradiukSeptember 15, 2026

One man died in the hospital after being critically injured in a Russian attack on a gas station in Kyiv on Sept. 15, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.

War

Ukrainian forces strike Russia's Syzran Oil Refinery, drone production facility in Taganrog, military confirms

by Volodymyr IvanyshynSeptember 15, 2026

The General Staff said a direct hit and fire were recorded at the Syzran refinery, part of Russia's state-owned oil giant Rosneft. The AVT-6 primary oil refining unit and the facility's tank farm were hit, according to the statement.

War

NATO jets shoot down drone over Lithuanian airspace after it flew in from Belarus

by Volodymyr IvanyshynSeptember 15, 2026

"With Russia intensifying its aggression against Ukraine, such readiness is vital for our region. Together with our NATO Allies, Lithuania will defend its airspace," Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda said.

War

Ukrainian forces reportedly strike energy infrastructure in occupied Mariupol as fire burns in Russia's Taganrog

by Volodymyr IvanyshynSeptember 13, 2026

Ukrainian forces hit energy infrastructure in the occupied city of Mariupol late on Sept. 13 as fires continued to burn in southern Russia's Taganrog following an earlier attack, monitoring channels reported.

Politics

Zelensky imposes sanctions on former press secretary Mendel who echoed Russian propaganda

by Volodymyr IvanyshynSeptember 13, 2026

"I anticipated the possibility of sanctions. This does not change my position," Iulia Mendel said.

War

Russia uses AI in cyberattacks against Ukraine, Europe, targeting WhatsApp accounts, government ministries, Anthropic says

by Volodymyr IvanyshynSeptember 12, 2026

"A common theme of the targeting was Ukraine and military drone technology providers and supply chains," Anthropic wrote in a report on countering AI misuse.

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Articles

Russian ballistic missiles rock Kyiv after day of drone strikes against Ukraine's capital

51 countries back Ukraine in joint statement calling for Black Sea initiative as world gathers for UN General Assembly

Zelensky says Putin 'patient zero' of Russia's war as Ukraine calls for peace at UN General Assembly

Putin confiscates Nestle, Auchan assets in Russia

'I'm Russian, and I support my country,' Ovechkin says after appearing in campaign ad for Putin's party

At least 20 injured, including children, in Kyiv following Russian missile, drone attack

Zelensky's sanctioned former press secretary barred from entering European Parliament

Democrats begin investigation into relationship Donald Trump Jr. has with Russian oligarch

Russia attacked Moldova twice because Zelensky was there, he says

Russia launches drone attack on Kyiv, killing at least 1, injuring 12

Ukrainian forces strike Russia's Syzran Oil Refinery, drone production facility in Taganrog, military confirms

NATO jets shoot down drone over Lithuanian airspace after it flew in from Belarus

Ukrainian forces reportedly strike energy infrastructure in occupied Mariupol as fire burns in Russia's Taganrog

Zelensky imposes sanctions on former press secretary Mendel who echoed Russian propaganda

Russia uses AI in cyberattacks against Ukraine, Europe, targeting WhatsApp accounts, government ministries, Anthropic says

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