Volodymyr Ivanyshyn

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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.

v.ivanyshyn@kyivindependent.com

Articles

War

70% of Kyiv without electricity after Russia hammers Ukraine once again with drones, cruise, ballistic missiles

by Volodymyr Ivanyshyn, Sonya Bandouil, Dominic CulverwellJanuary 13, 2026

"We have information that Russia is ready to start the next wave of attacks with cruise missiles," Ukrenergo CEO Vitaliy Zaichenko, told the Kyiv Independent.

Politics

US imposes 25% tariffs on countries that do business with Iran as anti-government protests continue

by Volodymyr IvanyshynJanuary 13, 2026

"Effective immediately, any country doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran will pay a Tariff of 25% on any and all business being done with the United States of America. This Order is final and conclusive," U.S. President Donald Trump said.

Politics

Republican Congressman introduces Greenland annexation bill amid White House threats

by Volodymyr IvanyshynJanuary 12, 2026

"Whoever controls Greenland controls key Arctic shipping lanes and the security architecture protecting the United States. America cannot leave that future in the hands of regimes that despise our values and seek to undermine our security," Congressman Randy Fine said.

Damaged residential building following a Russian attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Jan. 9, 2026.

War

At least 4 killed, 25 injured as Russian strikes hit Kyiv, leave thousands of buildings without heat

by Lucy Pakhnyuk, Volodymyr Ivanyshyn, Jared Goyette, Dominic Culverwell, Asami TerajimaJanuary 9, 2026

Four people were killed and 25 others injured in Kyiv after Russia launched a mass attack across Ukraine overnight on Jan. 8-9. Rescue workers were among the victims of Russia's double-tap strike.

War

Ukraine claims strike on oil refinery on Russia's Black Sea coast, fires reported in occupied Luhansk

by Dmytro Basmat, Volodymyr IvanyshynDecember 30, 2025

Ukraine's military reportedly struck oil depots in the various Russian and Russian-occupied regions late on Dec. 30, Russian Telegram media channels reported.

War

Explosions reportedly rock Russia's Khanskaya military airfield

by Volodymyr IvanyshynDecember 29, 2025

Explosions reportedly rocked the Khanskaya military airfield near the southern Russian city of Maykop as air defenses were engaged late on Dec. 29.

Politics

Trump's Mar-a-Lago meeting with Zelensky ends without agreement on how peace in Ukraine should look

by Linda Hourani, Sonya Bandouil, Volodymyr IvanyshynDecember 28, 2025

"They're going to be helping. Russia is going to be helping," U.S. President Donald Trump said when asked if Moscow would hold any responsibility for Ukraine's reconstruction.

War

Chornobyl protective structure could collapse following Russian strikes, plant director warns

by Volodymyr IvanyshynDecember 24, 2025

"No one can guarantee that the shelter facility will remain standing after that. That is the main threat," plant director Serhii Tarakanov said.

War

Ukrainian drone attack in Russia's Belgorod Oblast kills 1, injures 3, governor claims

by Volodymyr IvanyshynDecember 23, 2025

A Ukrainian drone attack in Russia's Belgorod Oblast killed one person and injured three others, Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov claimed late on Dec. 23.

War

Ukraine to replace head of Southern Air Command following repeated deadly Russian strikes in Odesa Oblast

by Volodymyr IvanyshynDecember 20, 2025

"No matter how difficult it is for us, we need to protect as many people as possible, protect Odesa and our other regions as much as possible," President Volodymyr Zelensky said of the planned replacement.

Politics

'Alternatives to US support are uncertain' — Zelensky says 'strength' to end war lies with Trump, names 'most difficult issues' in negotiations

by Dmytro Basmat, Volodymyr IvanyshynDecember 20, 2025

"I believe such strength exists in the United States and in President Trump. And I believe we should not look for an alternative to the United States, because all alternatives are uncertain as to whether they can end the war)," President Volodymyr Zelensky told reporters.

A bright explosion over a dark skyline of Russia's Slavyansk-on-Kuban

War

Ukraine confirms drone strike on oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai

by Volodymyr Ivanyshyn, Yuliia TaradiukDecember 17, 2025

Explosions rocked an oil refinery in the Russian city of Slavyansk-on-Kuban amid a Ukrainian drone attack overnight on Dec. 17, media reported.

War

Russian drone attack damages 2 homes in Kyiv Oblast

by Volodymyr Ivanyshyn, Yuliia TaradiukDecember 16, 2025

Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko reported at the time of the attack that air defenses were operating in the Obolonskyi district.

Air defense operating near a facility with what appears to be an explosion

War

Explosions reported as Ukraine strikes oil depot, refinery, military sites in Russia, occupied territories

by Volodymyr Ivanyshyn, The Kyiv Independent news deskDecember 14, 2025

The Afipsky Oil Refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai, the Uryupinsk oil depot in Vologograd Oblast, and two fuel depots in Crimea were struck, the Ukrainian military reported.

Europe

Belarus frees over 100 political prisoners, including Kalesnikava, Babaryka, Nobel prize winner Bialiatski, in sanctions deal with US

by Kateryna Hodunova, Maria Yeryoma, Volodymyr IvanyshynDecember 13, 2025

The U.S. lifted sanctions on Belarusian potash in exchange for the release of over 100 political prisoners in Belarus, many of whom were transferred to Ukraine.

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Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei addresses the nation in a state television broadcast in Tehran, Iran, on June 18, 2025.

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