While fighting a war of survival against Russia, Ukraine must not turn into its authoritarian neighbor. As Ukraine’s main independent English-language media outlet, we have a duty to acknowledge and expose this threat. A string of recent events indicate that the Ukrainian leadership is increasingly circumventing democratic institutions and sabotaging the rule of law. Chief among these events is a criminal investigation against Ukraine’s best-known anti-corruption activist Vitaliy Shabunin. S

The New York Times' recent feature detailing Ukraine's incursion into Russia's Kursk Oblast presents a vivid, harrowing account of civilian suffering. It also twists the narrative, stays mute on the factors that led to Ukraine's incursion into Russia two and a half years after the start of Russia's all-out war, doesn't mention the civilian toll of the ongoing aggression, legitimizes a terrorist organization, and blames the victim for self-defense. On July 12, the New York Times published a fie

"They believe that a new agreement within the framework of the (Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area) DCFTA could destabilize European markets," a source present during an EU Agriculture Council meeting told European Pravda.

I really don't want to write what I'm about to write. As someone who regularly tries to get close to the active combat zone of Russia's war against Ukraine, tell the stories of those in the middle of it — soldiers and civilians — and bring them out to the wider world despite the physical danger involved, I have endless respect for colleagues around the world who do the same. I never thought that I would now be the one needing to speak up about a colorful, well-written, and beautifully photograp

When asked when certain weapons, including missiles to Patriot air defense systems, were expected to arrive in Ukraine, Trump responded by saying "a full complement with the batteries... We're going to have some come very soon, within days."

Key developments on July 14: * Trump threatens Russia with "severe" tariffs if no Ukraine deal reached in 50 days * Patriot systems, missiles may arrive in Ukraine 'within days,' Trump says * Ukraine contracts "tens of thousands" interceptor drones * Putin reportedly told Trump he'll intensify eastern Ukraine offensive over next 2 months The U.S. will impose "severe tariffs" on Russia unless it agrees to a deal on ending the war in Ukraine within 50 days, U.S. President Donald Trump said i

"Denys Shmyhal's extensive experience will definitely be valuable in the position of Ukraine’s defense minister," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

Amid escalating Russian aerial attacks on Ukraine, simmering tensions in the Middle East, and a Europe seeking to rearm in the face of an ever-more belligerent Kremlin, one piece of military kit in particular is currently in hot demand across the globe —  Patriot PAC-3 interceptor missiles. The U.S.-made Patriot air defense system is one of the few in the world that defend against ballistic missiles, which Russia regularly launches against Ukraine, and which Israel and Iran traded salvos of las

"We're gonna be doing very severe tariffs if we don't have a deal in 50 days. Tariffs that are about 100%, we call them secondary tariffs," Donald Trump said in a joint press conference in the White House alongside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

The technology is critical for Ukraine's air defense as Russia's aerial attacks have escalated significantly over the past few months

The Kyiv Independent asked teens in Ukraine aged between 14 and 17 about their experiences during Russia's war.

"From the EU perspective, the talks are about more than three Patriot systems for Ukraine," a German government spokesperson said.

Russian troops launched drone attacks on Kharkiv and Sumy oblasts on July 14, killing one person and injuring at least 21, local authorities reported.

After two days of talks and panel discussions in Rome at the fourth Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC), there was one topic that stood out from the rest: critical minerals. During a packed workshop on July 11 with representatives from Ukraine’s Economy Ministry, minerals and financial sector, as well as investors, and the U.S. government agency the International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), the message was loud and clear — Ukraine’s minerals are going to bring a plethora of opportuniti

"I have proposed that Yuliia Svyrydenko lead the Government of Ukraine and significantly renew its work," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

"We discussed the path to peace and what we can practically do together to bring it closer," President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote.

"The Baltic region is tense due to the aggressive policies of European coastal states," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.

The aircraft had three crew members and two technicians on board, Russian pro-government media outlet Kommersant reported.

"Constructive dialogue between Russia and the U.S. will always achieve more than the tired, destructive language of pressure," Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia's sovereign wealth fund, wrote.

The deployment took place in Sumy Oblast, a northeastern region bordering Russia that has recently faced renewed Moscow's attempts to advance.

Ukraine's Air Force said Russian forces launched 136 drones overnight, including Iranian-designed Shahed-type attack drones, and fired four S-300/400 guided missiles.

Russian Shahed-type drones regularly breach Belarusian airspace as they fly towards Ukrainian cities during mass attacks which have escalated significantly over recent weeks.

Russian President Vladimir Putin told U.S. President Donald Trump that Moscow intended to continue offensive operations until it secured the full administrative borders of occupied Ukrainian regions.

The number includes 1,130 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

The EU is close to reaching a full agreement on its 18th sanctions package against Moscow, which will include a new Russian oil price cap, Reuters reported on July 13, citing four sources within the bloc.

"We will send them Patriots, which they desperately need, because (Russian President Vladimir) Putin really surprised a lot of people. He talks nice and then bombs everybody in the evening," U.S. President Donald Trump said on July 13.

"Industry needs to ramp up its capacities. That applies to ammunition, to drones, to tanks — really to almost every area," German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said.

Western countries and Israel suspect Tehran of seeking to develop a nuclear weapon, a claim Iran denies, defending what it calls its "non-negotiable" right to develop a civilian nuclear program.

A Russian drone attack on Ukraine's northeastern Sumy Oblast on July 13 killed one person and injured nine others, Governor Oleh Gryhorov reported, amid a larger attack on the region's critical infrastructure.

Moscow's ongoing summer offensive has not reached the Kremlin's expectations as Ukrainian troops continue to thwart Russian attacks on various regions, President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed on July 13.

Editor's note: This article is a shortened on-site version of KI Insights' public newsletter, The Week Ahead, covering events from July 14-20. Sign up here to start your week with an agenda of Ukraine-related events delivered directly to your inbox every week. President Donald Trump has announced he will deliver a major statement about Russia on Monday, 17 July. He recently said he was "disappointed" with Russia's actions and announced a new agreement to transfer U.S. weapons to Ukraine using N

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham said in an interview with CBS News on July 13 that he expects an influx of U.S. weapons shipments to Ukraine to begin "in the coming days," as U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to make a "major statement" on the war in Ukraine on July 14.