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5:40 PM

South Africa blocks artillery shell delivery to Poland due to fear of them being transferred to Ukraine, media says.

Warsaw ordered 50,000 155-millimeter shells from the South African company Denel Munition, a subsidiary of the German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall, in which it holds a 51% stake.

5:14 PM

Ukraine to resume energy exports this week, state grid operator says.

"Exports will take place only during periods of surplus, when solar power plants are actively operating. Electricity will not be exported from Ukraine during periods of maximum consumption, when there is not enough capacity in the power system," the state grid operator Ukrenergo said.

4:52 PM

Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant on 'verge of blackout' after Russian attack, Energoatom says.

The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, the largest nuclear plant in Europe, has been under Russian occupation since March 2022. Throughout its occupation, the plant has been repeatedly disconnected from the Ukrainian power grid due to Russian attacks on the country's energy infrastructure.

4:48 PM

India, Ukraine approve four cooperation agreements, Zelensky says.

Modi arrived in Kyiv on the morning of Aug. 23, the first time an Indian prime minister set foot in Ukraine since diplomatic relations were established over 30 years ago.

Face-to-face with Russians in Ukrainian-occupied Kursk Oblast

4:42 PM

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Face-to-face with Russians in Ukrainian-occupied Kursk Oblast.

The Kyiv Independent traveled into Russia’s Kursk Oblast with Ukrainian soldiers during the ongoing Ukrainian cross-border offensive in the area.

4:18 PM

Media: Convicts take hostages in Russian prison, kill one.

Andrey Bocharov, governor of Volgograd Oblast, said that four employees were hospitalized with injuries.

3:07 PM

Satellite image shows destroyed ferry at Russia's Kavkaz port following attack.

The satellite image, recorded by the Earth imaging company Planet Labs on Aug. 23, showed the destroyed ferry and several small vessels nearby "that may have been damaged," Schemes reported.

Indian prime minister arrives in Kyiv, meets Zelensky

9:49 AM

(Updated: August 23, 2024 2:22 pm)

Indian prime minister arrives in Kyiv, meets Zelensky.

The historic visit is the first time an Indian prime minister set foot in Ukraine since diplomatic relations were established over 30 years ago.

2:05 PM

Latvia prepares largest batch of drones yet for Ukraine.

In a post on X, Defense Minister Andris Spruds said the latest shipment consists of 1,400 drones, and it marked the conclusion of a program between the country's defense ministry and Latvian manufacturers that had procured 2,700 drones in total.

1:54 PM

Ukraine state-owned enterprises weekly — Issue 143

Editor’s Note: This is issue 143 of Ukrainian State-Owned Enterprises Weekly, covering events from July 29 – Aug. 16, 2024. The Kyiv Independent is reposting it with permission. Corporate governance of SOEs Ukrnafta completes the composition of the supervisory board. On Aug. 7, Ukrnafta reported that Kateryna Kuznetsova joined the

Morning in Sudzha: Inside Ukrainian-occupied Russia as Kursk operation continues

1:04 AM

(Updated: August 23, 2024 1:13 pm)

Field report

Morning in Sudzha: Inside Ukrainian-occupied Russia as Kursk operation continues

Editor’s note: The Kyiv Independent traveled into Russia’s Kursk Oblast with Ukrainian soldiers during the ongoing Ukrainian cross-border offensive in the area. Since the trip constitutes an unsanctioned crossing of the state border between Russia and Ukraine, the identities of the author of the report and of the

1:10 PM

Ukraine withdraws from positions near Pokrovsk to avoid Russian encirclement, ISW says.

Pokrovsk is an important logistical hub for the Ukrainian forces that supports their operations in Donetsk Oblast.

12:27 PM

Belarus weekly

Belarus Weekly: Kyiv eases process of obtaining local documents for foreign volunteers fighting for Ukraine

In an interview with Russian state TV, Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko claims he deployed a third of his army to Ukraine's border earlier this year. Lukashenko pardons 30 Belarusian political prisoners, while another 1,400 remain behind bars on politically motivated charges. Lithuania builds a military base for 4,000

11:59 AM

Ukraine confirms sinking of Russian ferry in Kerch Strait.

The Kavkaz port, located on the Chushka Spit in the Kerch Strait, is one of Russia's largest passenger ports. Its main task is to serve the Kerch ferry crossing in Russian-occupied Crimea.

10:56 AM

Air Force: Ukraine downed 14 Russian drones launched overnight.

Two Iskander ballistic missiles were not intercepted but the report did not include further information.

Harris closes convention in support of Ukraine after nearly sidelining foreign policy

10:02 AM

US Election

Harris closes convention in support of Ukraine after nearly sidelining foreign policy

CHICAGO, United States – Moments after officially accepting the Democrats’ nomination for president of the U.S. on the last night of the Democratic National Convention, Kamala Harris reminded voters foreign policy may not be completely sidelined in the 2024 election. “As president, I will stand strong with Ukraine and our

9:06 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 605,330 troops since Feb 24, 2022.

This number includes 1,1190 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past day.

6:27 AM

Kamala Harris formally accepts Democratic nomination for president, says she will 'stand strong with Ukraine.'

Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted the Democratic nomination for president on Aug. 22 at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago. During her acceptance speech, Harris proclaimed her support for Ukraine, saying she would "stand strong with Ukraine and our NATO allies."

4:42 AM

SBU charges priest of Kremlin-linked church with collaboration.

Ukraine's State Security Service (SBU) charged in absentia a priest of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate (UOC-MP) in occupied Luhansk Oblast with collaborating with Russia's proxy authorities in the region.

3:21 AM

US to announce $125 million military aid package for Ukraine, AP reports.

The U.S. is preparing to announce a military aid package for Ukraine worth about $125 million, the Associated Press reported on Aug. 22, citing unnamed American officials.

2:08 AM

Russian attacks on Sumy Oblast kill 2, injure 3.

Russian forces attacked civilian infrastructure in the village of Esman in Sumy Oblast, killing two people and injuring another, the Sumy Oblast Prosecutor's Office reported. Two other people were also injured in similar attacks on communities in Sumy Oblast on Aug. 22.

1:28 AM

Hungary renews calls for 'ceasefire' in response to Ukraine's incursion into Kursk Oblast.

Hungary renewed its calls for a "ceasefire" in response to Ukraine's ongoing incursion into Russia's Kursk Oblast, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's chief of staff, Gergely Gulyas, told reporters on Aug. 22.

12:01 AM

Zelensky grants National Legend of Ukraine award to 11 'outstanding individuals'.

"This is respect. This is honor. This is dignity. It is how the state of Ukraine says thank you to its people, its heroes, its legends," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

11:00 PM

Zelensky tasks government to approve veterans policy strategy.

"The key meaning of this policy is heroes. This is respect for the defenders of Ukraine, their protection, real support, effective, without bureaucracy and equally with respect, with the opportunity to further realize themselves for the sake of Ukraine and Ukrainians, for their own development, for the sake of their family, their community, our entire state," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

9:43 PM

Ukraine hits Russian platoon base in Kursk region with US glide bombs, commander says.

Ukraine’s Air Force hit a platoon base in Russia’s Kursk region with high-precision U.S. GBU-39 bombs on Aug. 22, Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk reported.

Ukraine war latest: Kyiv launches counterattack in Kharkiv Oblast, reportedly advancing 2 square km

9:19 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: Ukraine launches counterattack in Kharkiv Oblast, advancing 2 square km, brigade says

Key developments on Aug. 22: * Ukraine launches counterattack in Kharkiv Oblast, advancing 2 square km, brigade says * Ukraine hits train ferry at Kavkaz port in Krasnodar Krai, Russia claims * Ukrainian official rejects Putin's accusations of attempted attack on Kursk nuclear plant * Russia building concrete bunkers in Kursk city as Ukraine's

9:05 PM

Over 80% of Ukrainians see their future in Ukraine, poll shows.

When asked whether they would like to build their future lives in Ukraine, 59% of Ukrainians said they were "definitely determined" to stay in the country, and another 27% said they were more likely to do so.

8:23 PM

Ukrainian parliament ratifies strategic partnership agreement with UK.

Ukraine's parliament ratified the agreement on political cooperation, free trade, and strategic partnership between Ukraine and the U.K., the parliament’s press center reported on Aug. 22.

Gen. Ben Hodges on Ukraine's Kursk incursion in Russia

8:18 PM

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Gen Ben Hodges on Ukraine's Kursk incursion in Russia.

Retired U.S. Lieutenant General Ben Hodges analyzes the early success of Ukraine's Kursk incursion and why Russia did not see it coming. But he shares concerns that the West might still fail Ukraine.

8:11 PM

Ukraine launches counterattack in Kharkiv Oblast, advancing 2 square km, brigade says.

"The main aim of the operation was to bring down the offensive potential of the 20th Army of the Russian Federation. At the moment, this task has been accomplished," Brigade Commander Andrii Biletskyi said.

8:04 PM

Russian strike on Kharkiv Oblast town kills 1, injures at least 6.

A 57-year-old man was killed in the Russian attack, the authorities said. The strike also injured a 15-year-old boy, a 50-year-old man, and two women aged 28 and 45.

Modi to visit Kyiv after hugging it out with Putin. Can Ukraine crack their alliance?

7:40 PM

India

Modi to visit Kyiv after hugging it out with Putin. Can Ukraine crack their alliance?

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Ukraine on Aug. 23 for a historic visit, the first time an Indian prime minister set foot in Ukraine since diplomatic relations were established over 30 years ago. India, the world's largest country by population and an increasingly powerful player on the

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5:31 AM

Russian drone attack kills 2, injures 5 in Odesa despite ceasefire efforts.

Two have been killed, and five injured in a Russian drone attack on Odesa overnight on May 1. Fires have been reported throughout the city.

4:33 AM

US won't abandon peace talks, Ukraine agrees to de facto territorial concessions, Kellogg says.

"The Ukrainians have already said they're willing to give up the land... not de jure, forever, but de facto because the Russians actually occupy it... That's what they're willing to go to, they told me that last week," U.S. Special Envoy Keith Kellogg said.

1:44 AM

Oil prices set for largest monthly drop since 2021, Reuters reports.

The decline in crude prices started in early April when U.S. President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on imports. China responded with its own tariffs, sparking a trade war between the world's biggest oil consumers.

12:52 AM

(Updated: May 1, 2025 1:04 am)

BREAKING: Ukraine, US sign minerals deal.

Ukraine and the United States on April 30 signed a long-awaited minerals agreement that establishes a joint investment fund for reconstruction in Ukraine.

12:34 AM

Zelensky congratulates new Canadian PM.

President Zelensky and Mark Carney also discussed "the necessity of continuing strong sanctions" against Russia as well as Kyiv's air defense needs.

2:43 PM

(Updated: April 30, 2025 11:21 pm)

Ukraine ready to sign minerals deal with US on April 30, source in President's Office confirms.

According to the source, the final version of the deal includes a 50-50 investment structure between the two countries and contains "a lot of good details."

11:17 PM

War analysis

Can Russia's war machine survive without outside aid?

11:05 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: Kremlin says Russia ready for mass mobilization 'at any moment'

6:43 PM

(Updated: April 30, 2025 10:52 pm)

Minerals deal faces last-minute delay amid dispute, Financial Times reports.

Reuters reported on April 30 that Washington expects Ukraine to sign two additional documents along with the minerals deal, while Kyiv maintains those texts are not yet finalized.

10:36 PM

EU will not recognize Crimea as part of Russia, Kallas says.

EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas said the EU is also drawing up a “plan B” to maintain economic sanctions on Russia in case the Trump administration pulls out of Ukraine peace negotiations and moves to restore ties with Moscow.

9:17 PM

Putin admits Ukrainian soldiers remain in Kursk Oblast after boasting about region's recapture.

Despite declaring victory, Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged on April 30 that Ukrainian soldiers remain in the region, Russian state-controlled media reported.

8:16 PM

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‘There's an information war, and we’ve disarmed ourselves’ — ex-US diplomat on Trump cuts to counter Russian disinformation

8:11 PM

Europe struggles to find troops for Ukraine's 'deterrence force,' the Times reports.

European nations would struggle to deploy even 25,000 troops to Ukraine as part of a proposed multinational “deterrence” force, far short of the 64,000-strong target suggested by U.K. defense officials, the Times reported on April 30 citing undisclosed European defense sources.

7:04 PM

Trump claims 5,000 Russian, Ukrainian soldiers killed each week. Here’s what the numbers say

6:55 PM

Ukraine Business Roundup — How Russia steals Ukrainian coal

5:37 PM

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Crunch time for Republicans on Ukraine, says ex-US State Senator.

The Kyiv Independent's Francis Farrell sits down with retired U.S. Army officer and former Nebraska State Senator Tom Brewer in the front-line city of Kramatorsk, Donetsk Oblast, to discuss U.S.-Ukraine relations under the Trump administration, why Nebraska is interested in Ukraine's post-war recovery and why it's important for U.S. politicians to visit Ukraine to counter myths by Russian propaganda.

7:29 PM

(Updated: April 30, 2025 5:20 pm)

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(Updated: April 30, 2025 10:37 am)

Russian drone attack injures 47 in Kharkiv.

"There have been 16 strikes on Kharkiv," Mayor Ihor Terekhov wrote on Telegram. "A high-rise apartment block was hit as well as private residences, a medical facility, and civil infrastructure."

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