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Investigation: Shattering secrecy of Putin’s top spy chief

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Investigation: Shattering secrecy of Putin’s top spy chief.

The Kyiv Independent fills in the gaps in the story of Sergey Korolev, Vladimir Putin’s second-main spy chief, stripping him of a significant portion of his long-lived anonymity.

6:25 PM

Australia to give Ukraine almost 50 US-made Abrams tanks.

The tanks will be delivered as part of a larger package of military aid worth 245 million Australian dollars ($163 million).

5:15 PM

Missile fragments found in Moldova by Ukrainian border.

It was not the first time that missile and drone debris have been found on Moldovan territory.

4:36 PM

Scholz says he is open to talk to Putin about peace in Ukraine.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz emphasized that he would speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin "if asked" but stressed that no decisions would be made without the input of Ukraine or other Western allies.

Zelensky's victory plan has 'great agenda' but practical steps unclear, MPs say

3:56 PM

Ukrainian MPs react to Zelensky's victory plan — 'Great agenda' but practical steps unclear

Ukrainian lawmakers voiced their first reactions to President Volodymyr Zelensky's presentation of Ukraine's victory plan to parliament on Oct. 16, praising the overall agenda but calling out the supposed lack of practical steps. Some opposition lawmakers criticized it for being too vague and relying too much on international partners while

3:43 PM

Opinion

Opinion: Pakistan can’t walk the tightrope between Russia and the West forever

Imran Khan, cricket star and then-prime minister of Pakistan, visited Russia on Feb. 23-24, 2022 – the first visit by a Pakistani leader to Russia in over two decades. On the second day of his visit, Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Some political analysts suspected that Khan’s visit

3:35 PM

Ukraine approves 'electronic warfare resistant' domestic-made Chaklun drone for military use.

The drone can help adjust artillery fire and is resistant to Russian electronic warfare means thanks to "high-tech materials," the Defense Ministry said.

3:02 PM

Kazakhstan won't seek BRICS membership 'in the foreseeable future.'

Kazakhstan's president has "carefully considered" proposals to join BRICS but Astana will not seek to join the group "in the foreseeable future," a government spokesperson told Tengrinews.kz in an interview published on Oct. 16.

1:04 PM

Ukraine Business Roundup — Ukraine braces for winter freeze

The following is the Oct. 15, 2024 edition of our Ukraine Business Roundup weekly newsletter. To get the biggest news in business and tech from Ukraine directly in your inbox, subscribe here. Ukraine is set to face its toughest winter since the start of the invasion as Russia eyes cutting

12:55 PM

Ukraine reportedly reclaims territory in north of Kharkiv Oblast, almost entire Russian regiment destroyed.

According to HUR, Ukrainian soldiers captured a Russian battalion defense area, destroyed three motorized rifle battalions, a Storm platoon, and a reconnaissance company of Russia's Seventh Separate Motorized Rifle Regiment.

12:22 PM

Zelensky unveils Ukraine's victory plan, says it's doable but 'depends on our partners'

President Volodymyr Zelensky presented Ukraine's much-debated victory plan at parliament on Oct. 16, though some parts remained classified. The proposal is comprised of five points: an invitation to join NATO, a defense aspect, deterrence of Russian aggression, economic growth and cooperation, and post-war security architecture. The plan involves three secret

Updated: Technical malfunction leads to large-scale power outages in Ukraine's south

9:47 AM

(Updated: October 16, 2024 12:05 pm)

Updated: Technical malfunction leads to large-scale power outages in Ukraine's south.

Ukraine's state-owned energy company Ukrenergo said later during the day that the outages were caused by unspecified "technical reasons" and that the repairs are underway. The energy supply should resume "within hours."

11:58 AM

Biden to meet UK, German, French leaders in Berlin this week, CNN reports.

U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to meet the leaders of Germany, France, and the U.K. in Berlin later this week after his earlier visit was postponed due to Hurricane Milton, CNN reported on Oct. 16, citing three unnamed Western officials.

11:34 AM

France's first 'kamikaze' drones to arrive in Ukraine 'in the coming weeks.'

France successfully tested its first 'kamikaze' drones and will deliver them to Ukraine "in the coming weeks," French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Oct. 16, BFMTV reported.

10:58 AM

UK preparing suggestions to Ukraine's victory plan, Syrskyi says.

Following a conversation with the U.K. counterpart, Tony Radakin, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said that they discussed the possibility of hitting Russian military targets "in operational and strategic depth."

10:48 AM

Ukraine's EU entry 'not an existential matter,' Warsaw can name conditions, Polish minister says on Volyn massacre.

Poland can make Ukraine's accession to the EU contingent on the resolution of the Volyn massacre as joining the bloc is not a matter of the country's survival, a Polish minister said in a media interview published on Oct. 15.

10:33 AM

US doesn't defend Ukraine with THAAD system like Israel due to 'different capabilities,' Pentagon says.

"Different capabilities, different wars, different regions. The commitments also to Israel and Ukraine are different," Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh said.

9:12 AM

51 of 136 Russian drones downed in mass overnight attack on Ukraine, Air Force says.

Sixty drones were "lost" due to electronic warfare in a number of regions, while 20 more drones were flying over Ukraine at the time of publication, according to the statement. Two more drones flew back toward Russia.

8:55 AM

'New level of desperation' — US 'concerned' by reports of North Korean soldiers joining Russia in Ukraine.

"Such a move would also indicate a new level of desperation for Russia as it continues to suffer significant casualties on the battlefield in its brutal war against Ukraine," White House National Council spokesperson Sean Savett said.

8:15 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 672,850 troops since Feb. 24, 2022.

This number includes 1,450 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past day.

7:39 AM

Governor orders mandatory evacuation from Kupiansk.

Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Syniehubov announced on Oct. 15 that local authorities would conduct mandatory evacuations of residents living in the city of Kupiansk, as well as three adjacent communities, amid ongoing Russian advances in the region.

6:23 AM

Spain seizes 13 tons of chemicals, including 'possible' chemical weapon precursors, bound for Russia.

Spanish police seized a total of 13 tons of prohibited chemicals, including "possible" chemical weapon precursors, bound for Russia on Oct. 15, the national police announced.

5:35 AM

Trust in Zelensky remains relatively high among Ukrainians, poll suggests.

President Volodymyr Zelensky continues to command the trust of nearly six in ten Ukrainians, with support remaining stable in recent months, a poll released by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) found.

2:06 AM

Over 80% of young Germans fear war in Europe, poll suggests.

In the wake of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, 81% of young German respondents expressed concern about the possibility of war in Europe, a sharp rise from 46% in 2019.

12:18 AM

European Council's Michel invites Zelensky to present victory plan at EU Summit.

European Council President Charles Michel announced on Oct. 15 that he had invited President Volodymyr Zelensky to present his victory plan for defeating Russia at a summit of EU leaders this week.

10:50 PM

Trump declines to say if he’s spoken to Putin since leaving office, media reports.

Former President Donald Trump on Oct. 15 declined to confirm if he had spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin since leaving office in 2021 but said, "If I did, it’s a smart thing."

This is how North Korean troops could be used in Russia’s war in Ukraine

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War analysis

This is how North Korean troops could be used in Russia’s war in Ukraine

Russia's war in Ukraine may have reached a new stage this week, with reports that North Korea has moved from supplying Moscow with weapons to sending its own troops. A Western diplomat familiar with the matter told the Kyiv Independent on Oct. 15 Pyongyang has sent 10,000 soldiers to

Ukraine war latest: North Korea has sent 10,000 soldiers to Russia, Western source says

9:44 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: North Korea has sent 10,000 soldiers to Russia, Western source says.

Key developments on Oct. 15: * North Korea has sent 10,000 soldiers to Russia, Western source says * Russia may resume strikes on Ukraine's energy sector in autumn, winter, official warns * 'No intact buildings left' in Toretsk, accelerating Russian advance, military says * US lawmakers pressuring Zelensky to lower mobilization age, Presidential

8:20 PM

18 North Korean soldiers already deserted positions by Ukraine's border, intelligence sources tell Suspilne.

According to Suspilne's sources, the North Korean soldiers deserted around 7 kilometers (4 miles) from the border with Ukraine.

Ukraine's 2025 economic outlook: Expert insights for investors, businesses, and government agencies

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Ukraine's 2025 economic outlook: Expert insights for investors, businesses, and government agencies.

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6:33 PM

US lawmakers pressuring Zelensky to lower mobilization age, Presidential Office advisor says.

The unnamed U.S. lawmakers have reportedly cited America's experience in the Vietnam War, when men aged 18-26 were drafted to fight, said Presidential Office advisor Serhii Leshchenko.

6:11 PM

North Korea has sent 10,000 soldiers to Russia, Western source says.

As Russia and North Korea deepen military ties, Western diplomats and experts stress that it shows Moscow's increasing need for resources to continue waging its costly war in Ukraine.

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2:36 PM

US expects Russia's retaliation for Operation Spiderweb to continue soon.

One official told Reuters that while the timing remains unclear, a retaliatory strike could be expected in the coming days and is likely to be "asymmetrical."

7:52 AM

(Updated: June 8, 2025 2:03 pm)

Ukrainian woman, 6-year-old daughter found murdered in Belgium.

A 46-year-old Ukrainian woman and her 6-year-old daughter were found murdered on June 6 in the city of Leuven, Belgium, authorities reported.

1:08 PM

12 killed, 65 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day.

According to Ukraine's Air Force, Russian forces launched 49 drones overnight, including Iranian-designed Shahed-type drones, along with an Onyx anti-ship missile and two X-59/69 guided air-launched missiles.

12:06 PM

Russia captures village of Loknia in Sumy Oblast, monitoring group says.

Located roughly 30 kilometers (some 18 miles) north of the city of Sumy, Loknia lies near the Russian border in a strategically exposed area.

10:59 AM

Ukrainian drone attacks force airport shutdowns near Moscow, mayor says.

Russia's Defense Ministry claimed that 61 Ukrainian drones were launched between the evening of June 7 and the morning of June 8.

10:48 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 996,150 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022.

The number includes 1,120 casualties that Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

7:53 AM

Finnish PM criticizes reported attempts by Trump to weaken Russia sanctions bill.

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo on June 7 criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for reportedly pressuring the Senate to weaken a Russian sanctions bill.

6:50 AM

Russian agents who allegedly targeted Dnipro prosecutor with car bomb detained.

Two Russian agents were arrested by Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) on June 7 after allegedly planting a car bomb targeting a Dnipro prosecutor on June 6.

5:32 AM

Kyiv Pride drone charity event takes place, faces counterprotest.

A charity event for Kyiv Pride took place on June 7 outside the Foreign Ministry building and was met with a nearby counterprotest.

2:14 AM

(Updated: June 8, 2025 4:03 am)

Chemical plant in Russia's Tula Oblast reportedly hit 2nd time in drone attack.

The Azot chemical plant in Novomoskovsk caught fire after it was reportedly targeted a second time in a drone attack overnight on June 8, independent news channel Astra reported.

1:17 AM

'I am against Ukraine's entry into the European Union,' Polish president-elect Nawrocki says.

"Ukraine must understand that other countries, including Poland, Hungary, and other European countries, also have their own interests," Polish President-elect Karol Nawrocki said.

7:46 PM

(Updated: June 7, 2025 11:20 pm)

Russia bombs Kharkiv day after deadly overnight attack, killing 2, injuring 18.

One of the bombs hit the Children's Railway, killing a 30-year-old woman who worked for Ukrainian Railways. President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned Russia's relentless assaults against the city of Kharkiv.

10:29 PM

Zelensky urges US to act on Ukraine’s request to buy air defenses after deadly Kharkiv bombing.

"These Russian strikes are not 'retaliation' but acts of destruction," the president said as Russia attacked the city of Kharkiv with KAB guided bombs the evening of June 7, killing at least two people.

6:48 PM

Ukrainian drone strikes Russian Tu-22 bomber: SBU releases new footage of Operation Spiderweb.

The video shows the flight path of an FPV drone from the moment it takes off from the roof of a modular building to the moment before it strikes a Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber at the Belaya air base in Siberia.

6:39 PM

France to produce drones in Ukraine, minister says.

"We are going to embark on a completely unprecedented partnership where a large French car company – I won't name it because it's up to them to announce it – will join forces with a French defense SME (small to medium-sized enterprise) to equip production lines in Ukraine to be able to produce drones," French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu said.

6:17 PM

Ukraine refutes Russia’s claims of disrupting POW exchange.

"If the Russian side is now backing away from what was promised in Istanbul, it raises serious questions about the reliability and capability of their negotiating team," Ukraine's Defense Ministry said on June 7.

6:14 PM

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5:31 PM

Canada pledges $25.5 million in military aid for Ukraine, including armored vehicles.

The country pledged to provide Ukraine with almost $22 million worth of Coyote and Bison armored vehicles, as well as new equipment and ammunition supplied by Canadian companies.

4:34 PM

Six people likely trapped under rubble in Kharkiv after Russian attack.

Russian forces attacked Kharkiv with drones, missiles, and KAB guided bombs overnight on June 7, killing at least three people and injuring 22, according to Governor Oleh Syniehubov.

3:13 PM

'Putin is a murderer' — Zelensky rejects Trump's claim that Russia, Ukraine are like 'kids'.

"We are not kids with (Russian President Vladimir) Putin at the playground in the park," Zelensky said, as quoted by the TV network. "He is a murderer who came to this park to kill the kids."

1:59 PM

Ukraine used only domestic drones in Operation Spiderweb, Zelensky says.

"I wanted very much to use only what we produce and to have the separation (be) very clear," Zelensky said, as quoted by the TV network.

12:13 PM

Ukraine downs fighter jet in Russia's Kursk Oblast, Air Force says.

Ukraine launched a cross-border incursion into Kursk Oblast in August 2024. Reinforced by North Korean troops, Russia launched a push to recapture the region in early March, with Ukraine being forced to pull back from much of the initially taken territory.

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