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Yuliia Taradiuk
ReporterYuliia Taradiuk is a Ukrainian reporter at the Kyiv Independent. She has been working with Lutsk-based misto.media, telling stories of Ukrainian fighters for the "All are gone to the front" project. She has experience as a freelance culture reporter, and a background in urbanism and activism, working for multiple Ukrainian NGOs. Yuliia holds B.A. degree in English language and literature from Lesya Ukrainka Volyn National University, she studied in Germany and Lithuania.
Articles

'Capitulation and betrayal' — Ukraine rages at controversial US peace plan, piles pressure on Zelensky
by Kateryna Denisova, Luca Léry Moffat, Dominic Culverwell, Yuliia Taradiuk, Kateryna Hodunova, Asami Terajima
Amid mounting pressure from the White House, Kyiv is now grappling with a U.S. 28-point peace plan that many in the country view as a "capitulation."
Ukrainian activists, lawmakers, soldiers and veterans warn that the proposal could strengthen Russia's position, leading to further conflict rather than resolution — and not just on the front lines, but on the streets of Ukraine.
Volodymyr Ariev, a lawmaker with the opposition European Solidarity party, said that the leaked plan appears to be "a

Germany pledges 'long-range fires' for Ukraine — but still no decision on Taurus
During a joint press conference with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on Nov. 19, Merz said that Germany is "doing everything possible" to equip Ukrainian army with long-range weapon systems.

New US peace plan pushes Ukraine toward capitulation — here's what we know so far
* Ukrainian officials say the plan closely mirrors Russia's maximalist demands and revives previously dropped concessions.
* The framework calls for Ukraine to cede Donbas, halve its military, suspend NATO ambitions, and grant certain political concessions to Russia.
* Kyiv and European partners were largely excluded from drafting the plan, though President Volodymyr Zelensky has received the draft.
* A senior U.S. official said some reported elements could still change.
* The negotiations

Polish 7-year-old girl among victims of Russian strike on Ternopil, death toll rises to 34
Search and rescue operations in the western Ukrainian city concluded after four days, with 33 confirmed dead and six people still missing.

Russian spy ship Yantar targets RAF pilots with lasers near U.K. waters, London says
According to Healey, the ship had entered U.K. waters for the second time this year during the last few weeks and was located north of Scotland.

Ukraine confirms use of US-made ATACMS on Russia after months of Pentagon restrictions
Ukraine's General Staff said that this is "a significant development that underscores Ukraine’s unwavering commitment to its sovereignty."

Ukraine war latest: Russia bombed itself 8 times in 11 days, HUR intercepted call suggests
Hello, this is Yuliia Taradiuk reporting from Kyiv on day 1,363 of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Today's top story:
A Russian woman living in Belgorod Oblast has said that Russian Forces dropped eight bombs in the area over the course of 11 days, according to an intercepted call released by Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) on Nov. 17.
Belgorod oblast borders Ukraine and often comes under attack as it is one of the regions from which Russian forces launch missile and drone atta

Rage, panic, and a glimmer of hope in Ukraine as corruption scandal unfolds
Ukraine is being rocked by the biggest corruption scandal of President Volodymyr Zelensky's term.
In the halls of power in Kyiv, the mood is one of dread and uncertainty about what to expect next.
"It's a huge blow, but the worst part of it is that I'm not sure that we are at the end of it, it might still be unfolding," a pro-government Ukrainian lawmaker speaking on condition of anonymity told the Kyiv Independent.
"What I would recommend the president to do right now is to take serious acti

Russia establishes Unmanned Systems Forces, Ukraine says it's just 'copying our successful approaches'
A separate branch of Ukraine's Armed Forces dedicated to unmanned systems was formed in 2024.

SBU exposes Russian agent from Crimea planning terrorist attacks on Kyiv metro and malls
A 55-year-old resident of Crimea, the alleged organizer of terrorist attacks, has been charged in absentia.

Ukraine's Special Forces confirm 'successful fire attack' on Russia's Stavrolen petrochemical plant
Ukraine's Special Operations Forces confirmed its "successful fire attack" on Stavrolen petrochemical enterprise, a Lukoil-owned petrochemical complex in Budyonnovsk, southern Russia, overnight on Nov. 12.

'Gift for Putin' — Czech public raises money for 1 Flamingo missile for Ukraine, Fire Point to provide 2
The additional funds raised will be distributed based on a public vote.

Kyiv holds farewell for 28-year-old Ukrainian photographer, soldier Huzenko
A farewell ceremony was held in Kyiv on Nov. 7 for for Kostiantyn Huzenko, a photographer-turned-soldier, killed in a Russian strike on Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on Nov. 1.
Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian soldiers raise flag on Pokrovsk city council building, release video
Hello, this is Yuliia Taradiuk reporting from Kyiv on day 1,351 of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Today's top story so far:
Ukraine's 425th Separate Assault Regiment raised a Ukrainian flag over the city council building in Pokrovsk, the brigade said on Nov. 5.
The brigade released a video detailing the operation, showing what it said were two Ukrainian assault groups advancing and entering Pokrovsk at night.
The video shows a military vehicle being hit by a Russian drone during th

Video shows Russian drone killing white flag-waving civilians and dog, Ukraine opens war crimes investigation
Russian troops reportedly struck on Nov. 3 two unarmed civilians with an FPV drone near the village of Kruhliakivka in the Kupiansk district, according to the video footage provided by Ukraine's 77th Airmobile Brigade.



