Ukraine

Azov soldiers, human rights activist Butkevych among those returned in 190-person prisoner swap

Ukraine and Russia conducted its 58th prisoner exchange on Oct. 18 involving 190 prisoner of war, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced.

Western leaders discuss Ukraine's victory plan, providing additional assistance at high-level talks in Germany, White House says

The leaders of the United States, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom discussed Ukraine's five-point victory plan as well as plans to provide additional military and humanitarian assistance on Oct. 18 during high-level talks in Berlin, a readout by the White House said.

Ukraine war latest: 11,000 North Korean troops will be 'ready to fight' in Ukraine by Nov. 1, Budanov says

Key developments on Oct. 18: * Budanov says close to 11,000 North Korean troops in Russia, will be 'ready to fight' in Ukraine by Nov. 1 * Ukraine liberates Kharkiv Oblast village key for defense of Kupiansk, military intelligence says * Biden says West 'cannot let up' support for Ukraine ahead of

Video purportedly showing North Korean soldiers at Russian military camp published by Ukrainian agency

Ukraine's Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security published a video that purportedly shows North Korean soldiers in a Russian military camp preparing to join Moscow's war effort against Ukraine.

Denmark announces $350 million military aid package for Ukraine

The latest aid package for Kyiv includes weapons from Denmark's stockpiles, funding for air defense systems with Germany, and contributions to the U.K.-led International Fund for Ukraine.

Ukraine liberates Kharkiv Oblast village key for defense of Kupiansk, military intelligence says

"As a result of the operation, the enemy was driven out of the settlement, and the occupiers' routes of movement were mined," Ukraine's military intelligence said.

Western-made parts found in North Korean missile downed over Ukraine, report shows

Microelectronics made by companies from the U.S., Switzerland, the U.K., and the Netherlands were found in the North Korean missile that was shot down over Poltava Oblast.

Ukraine improving interceptor drones to counter Russia, Syrskyi says

Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi called Ukraine the leader in the development of interceptor drones.

Ukraine retrieves bodies of 501 fallen soldiers

According to the authorities, the bodies were retrieved from Donetsk, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia oblasts, as well as one from a morgue in Russia.

Polish PM Tusk says Zelensky's victory plan will be reassessed after US election

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said there is a lack of consensus among EU leaders regarding the plan, and it is difficult to tell how realistic it is because "much depends on the outcome of the U.S. presidential election."

Russia suffers 2nd deadliest day since start of full-scale invasion, according to Ukraine's military

The bloodiest day for Moscow's forces was on May 13 when they suffered a reported 1,740 casualties.

Budanov says close to 11,000 North Korean troops in Russia, will be 'ready to fight' in Ukraine by Nov. 1

Ukraine's military intelligence head Kyrylo Budanov said the first group of 2,600 soldiers will be deployed to Russia's Kursk Oblast, where Ukraine began a cross-border incision in August and still holds significant swathes of territory.

Germany, Netherlands detail new military equipment being sent to Ukraine, including Leopard tanks, air defense systems

According to the Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW Kiel), which tracks international aid for Ukraine, Germany and the Netherlands have allocated 15 billion euros ($16.2 billion) and 6.4 billion euros ($6.9 billion), respectively.

North Korean troops preparing to help Russia's war in Ukraine a 'grave security threat,' says South Korea

South Korea's National Intelligence Service said it believes North Korea will deploy four brigades totalling 12,000 soldiers to the war in Ukraine, including special forces.

European Council says Russian assets should remain frozen until end of war, payment of reparations

The European Council reiterated it would adhere to the "security and defense policy" of "certain member states" regarding the use of revenues generated from the frozen assets, and added it would continue to "address all relevant legal and financial aspects."

Romania, Belarus scramble jets amid mass Russian drone attack on Ukraine

Ukraine's Air Force said that beyond the 80 drones that were shot down across the country, another 44 were "lost."

Biden says West 'cannot let up' support for Ukraine ahead of high-level talks in Germany

"We cannot let up. We must sustain our support. In my view, we must keep going until Ukraine wins a just and durable peace consistent with the U.N. Charter," U.S. President Joe Biden said.

General Staff: Russia has lost 675,800 troops since Feb. 24, 2022

This number includes 1,530 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past day.

Ukraine urges international support in landmine clearance efforts at Swiss conference

At the annual Ukraine Mine Action Conference in Switzerland, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal urged the international community to increase support for demining efforts, during his address on Oct. 17.

Norway announces more than $270 million in aid for Ukraine's energy sector

Norway has increased its total support for Ukraine’s energy sector to 3 billion kroner (around $274.2 million) as part of its broader aid plan, according to the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Orban calls Zelensky's victory plan 'more than terrifying,' urges negotiations with Russia

"What (Zelensky) outlined yesterday in the Ukrainian parliament is more than terrifying," Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban wrote, urging EU leaders to start talks with Moscow "as soon as possible."

Trump blames Zelensky, Biden for Russia's invasion of Ukraine

While Trump was quick to blame U.S. and Ukrainian leadership for the full-scale war during an interview on Oct. 17, he made no mention of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Ukraine not developing nuclear weapons, Foreign Ministry says

"We officially refute the insinuations of unnamed sources in the Bild publication regarding Ukraine's alleged plans to develop weapons of mass destruction."

US revising F-16 training to focus on younger pilots, WSJ reports

The shift could extend the training program by months, delaying the Ukrainian squadron's battlefield readiness even further.

Coming of age amidst war (PHOTO)

Zelensky walks back earlier comments on Ukraine's possible plan to obtain nuclear weapons

"We never spoke about...that we are preparing to create nuclear weapons or something like this," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

Lawmaker charged with illegally enriching herself by almost $500,000

While the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) did not name the individual in question, Ukrainska Pravda reported, citing sources, that it was Iryna Allakhverdiieva from President Volodymyr Zelensky's Servant of the People party.

Opinion: Trading territories means trading people

The following opinion piece accompanies the Kyiv Independent's War Crimes Investigations Unit's newly released documentary, "Shadows Across the River." Watch the documentary  by clicking here. “Let Russia retain control over occupied Ukrainian territories to finally freeze this war!” This refrain, repeated in media and political discourse worldwide, has become a

Ukraine signs bilateral security agreement with Greece

"Greece is ready to continue meeting Ukraine's most urgent defense needs," President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote on X.

Zelensky says he told Trump that either Ukraine will join NATO or pursue nuclear weapons

"Either Ukraine will have nuclear weapons, which will serve as protection, or it must be part of some kind of alliance. Apart from NATO, we do not know of such an effective alliance," President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he had told Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.

Zelensky signs bill on customs reform into law

The legislation, approved by the parliament last month, was pushed through after prolonged pressure from Western partners and Ukrainian business associations. The reform is also a necessary step toward Kyiv's accession to the EU.

'First step to World War' — North Korea preparing 10,000 soldiers to join Russia's war, Zelensky confirms

According to military intelligence, North Korean officers are already in the occupied territories of Ukraine.