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Opinion: As war rages, Ukraine faces an escalating HIV crisis

Ukraine has the second-highest number of HIV cases in Europe, a fact easily forgotten amid Russia’s ongoing war. As of 2022, the Ukrainian Ministry of Health’s Public Health Center reported that over 157,000 Ukrainians are virus carriers. The dangers associated with HIV/AIDS have only escalated amid

4:03 PM

Rostov Oblast oil depot fire ongoing for 5th day, Russian officials report.

The Rostov Oblast government told the media that as of Aug. 22 morning, the number of injured firefighters had risen to 49

3:26 PM

IAEA chief plans to visit Russia's Kursk Nuclear Power Plant.

The IAEA chief said he would visit the power station next week to gather information from its managers on whether it had already been targeted. Kyiv has rejected Russian accusations of planning to attack the nuclear plant.

Cutting ties with Moscow — What Ukraine's church bill really means

3:24 PM

Religion

Cutting ties with Moscow — What does Ukraine's church bill really mean

Editor's note: The article was expanded with comments by religious scholar Oleksandr Brodetskyi. Ukraine's parliament passed on Aug. 20 a much-debated bill banning activities of religious organizations with ties to Russia, a country whose armies are currently occupying large swathes of Ukraine's land. The legislation – falsely spun by pro-Kremlin actors

2:46 PM

Russia building concrete bunkers in Kursk city as Ukraine's incursion continues.

In a post on Telegram on Aug. 22, acting governor Alexei Smirnov said the locations of ten had already been decided, with plans to install 60 in total.

2:29 PM

Russia investigating Western, Ukrainian journalists over reporting from Sudzha.

Russia launched a criminal investigation into CNN correspondent Nick Walsh and Ukrainian journalists Diana Butsko and Olesia Borovyk on the grounds of an "illegal border crossing" while reporting on Ukraine’s incursion into Kursk Oblast, the state-owned news agency TASS reported on Aug. 22.

1:26 PM

Hungary reportedly starts evicting some Ukrainian refugees from shelters based on new law.

Budapest passed the decree on Aug. 21, limiting government-subsidized housing only to those Ukrainians who fled the territories directly affected by active hostilities.

1:04 PM

Lukashenko's derisive remarks on Armenia spark protests, condemnation.

Speaking on Russian state television, Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko said earlier in the week, "Who needs Armenians? Nobody. Let them develop their economy and rely on their own resources.

12:56 PM

Ukraine captures new settlement in Russia's Kursk Oblast, Zelensky says while visiting border.

Ukraine captured another Russian settlement in Kursk Oblast, as well as Russian prisoners of war, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Aug. 22 while visiting the border at Sumy Oblast.

Updated: Ukraine hits fuel and bomb warehouses in Russia's Volgograd region airfield, source says

6:24 AM

(Updated: August 22, 2024 12:10 pm)

Updated: Ukraine hits fuel and bomb warehouses in Russia's Volgograd region airfield, source says.

Explosions were heard in the Russian town of Kalach-na-Donu in Volgograd Oblast overnight on Aug. 22, following what appears to be a drone attack, several Telegram monitoring channels reported.

11:31 AM

Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 6, injure 28 over past day.

Casualties were reported in Kherson, Kharkiv, Donetsk and Sumy oblasts.

11:17 AM

Ukrainian hackers show war footage on Russian TV, source says.

According to the source, HUR's footage was displayed three times on prime-time TV channels: Pervouralsk TV, Eurasia 360, Eurasiaa Pervyi Kanal, and others.

10:13 AM

Budanov confirms Ukraine behind large-scale drone strike on Moscow.

The attack, which occurred overnight on Aug. 20-21, was captured widely on social media. Russia's Defense Ministry claimed that the drones were allegedly downed in Moscow Oblast as they were heading towards the capital.

8:30 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 604,140 troops since Feb. 24, 2022.

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

7:46 AM

Russia's attack on Sumy Oblast injures 5.

Russian forces attacked 16 communities in northeastern Sumy Oblast on Aug. 21, injuring five civilians, according to the Sumy Oblast Military Administration. In total, 256 explosions were recorded in 113 separate attacks on the region.

4:06 AM

Defense Minister meets US lawmakers, lobbies for long-rage weapons permissions.

"I emphasized the need to obtain prompt permission from our allies to fully use long-range weapons against targets in Russia," Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said.

2:47 AM

Ukraine needs to increase external financing by $12-15 billion in 2025, Finance Ministry says.

"The intensity of hostilities and the risks of a prolonged war, as well as the systematic growth of security and defense sector expenditures, are the key factors that influence the growth of financial needs," Deputy Finance Minister Olha Zykova said.

1:49 AM

US investigates American commentators with ties to Russian state TV, NYT reports.

The investigation aims to mitigate the Kremlin's interference in the November presidential election.

12:59 AM

Canada allocates over $7 million for return, reintegration of Ukrainian children.

The funds will be directly transferred to UNICEF in Ukraine, Ukraine's Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said on Aug. 21. Canada will also allocate funds to international organizations providing services to Ukrainian children.

12:05 AM

Russian governor claims foiled Ukrainian attempt to cross into Bryansk Oblast.

A Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance group attempted to enter the Klimovsky district of Russia's Bryansk Oblast on Aug. 21, Governor Alexander Bogomaz claimed.

11:57 PM

All children evacuated from 90 settlements in Donetsk Oblast as Russian forces approach.

Another 4,912 children remain in 30 front-line settlements in Kramatorsk and Bakhmut districts, Governor Vadym Filashkin said on Aug. 21.

Ukraine war latest: Ukraine destroys 3, damages around 5 Russian aircraft in recent attack, source says

11:51 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: Ukraine destroys 3, damages around 5 Russian aircraft in recent attack, source says

Key developments on Aug. 21: * Ukraine destroys 3, damages around 5 Russian aircraft in recent attack, source says * Russia has dropped 27 guided bombs on Kursk Oblast, Ukraine's military claims * Russia plans to respond to Ukraine's Kursk Oblast incursion, military intelligence says * Kremlin trying to convince the public that Ukrainian

11:31 PM

UNHCR to allocate $30 million to support Ukraine's front-line areas in winter.

"For UNHCR, the priority is to support people who remain in the front-line regions during the winter months, which are likely to be particularly difficult this year given the targeted attacks on energy infrastructure," said Karolina Lindholm Billing, UNHCR representative in Ukraine.

11:03 PM

Ukraine's Kursk operation may be 'very limited' in terms of time, Scholz says.

"This is a very limited operation in terms of space and probably also in terms of time. But at this moment, any further comments are out of the question. We will certainly be able to assess all of this as more time passes," German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said.

10:54 PM

Kursk incursion ‘breaks’ Russia's attempts to dictate peace terms, boosts Ukraine’s leverage

Ukraine’s surprise invasion of Russia’s Kursk Oblast has derailed Russia's plans to dictate a peace deal on its terms and strengthened Ukraine's hand in any future negotiations, Ukrainian officials and analysts say. “We must force Russia, with all our might and together with our partners, to make peace,

10:44 PM

Russian prosecutors seek up to 24 years in prison for 23 Ukrainians who served in Azov Brigade.

The Russian Prosecutor's Office claimed that all the prisoners expressed "negative attitudes toward the Russian-speaking population" and supported "pro-Ukrainian radical views."

9:49 PM

Ukraine's Bureau of Economic Security completes investigation in oligarch Kolomoisky case.

Ihor Kolomoisky, one of Ukraine's most infamous business tycoons, was arrested on Sept. 2, 2023, for alleged fraud, illegal acquisition of property, and money laundering related to his oil and gas holdings.

8:36 PM

Netherlands to buy over 50 drone detection radars for Ukraine.

Kyiv is expected to receive mobile radars later this year, the Dutch Defense Ministry said.

8:17 PM

Hungary close to finalizing talks on 'balanced' oil supply amid Ukraine's sanctions against Lukoil.

Budapest is close to finalizing talks on "balanced" oil supply after Ukraine blocked the transit of Russian oil through the Lukoil pipeline, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Aug. 21 after a government meeting.

Ukraine destroys 3, damages around 5 Russian aircraft in recent attack, source says

5:27 PM

(Updated: August 21, 2024 7:36 pm)

Ukraine destroys 3, damages around 5 Russian aircraft in recent attack, source says.

According to the source in the military intelligence agency, the kamikaze drones operated by the agency destroyed a Russian MiG-31K/I and two Il-76 aircraft and damaged about five aircraft, possibly including one more MiG-31K/I.

7:16 PM

Russia has dropped 27 guided bombs on Kursk Oblast, Ukraine's military claims.

Russian forces have conducted at least 17 airstrikes against Kursk Oblast, using guided aerial bombs, Ukraine's General Staff said in its latest update on Aug. 21.

6:30 PM

Even if Ukraine was behind blowing up Nord Stream, it was a legitimate target, Pavel says.

Czech President Petr Pavel said that he had no verified information on whether Kyiv was involved in the operation to blow up the gas pipelines.

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11:10 PM

(Updated: May 3, 2025 3:42 am)

Russia's attack on Kharkiv injures 47.

A Russian drone attack on Ukraine's northeastern city of Kharkiv injured at least 47 people on May 2, according to local authorities. At least eight people have been hospitalized.

2:49 AM

US prepares sanctions against Russia, unclear if Trump will approve, Reuters reports.

The sanctions will target Russia's energy sector, including state-owned energy giant Gazprom. Major entities in the natural resources and banking sectors will also be targeted.

12:47 AM

US State Department approves sale of F-16 training, support services for Ukraine.

The equipment and services include aircraft modifications and upgrades as well as personnel training related to operation, maintenance, and sustainment support.

11:46 PM

Ukraine must 'accelerate creation of ballistic systems,' Zelensky says.

"Our long-range capabilities are a clear and effective guarantee of Ukraine’s security," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 2.

11:28 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: Russia attacks Kharkiv with drones, injuring at least 40

8:41 PM

Explaining Ukraine

Could Ukraine have defended Crimea from Russia's illegal annexation in 2014?

8:27 PM

Azerbaijani lawmaker blames Russia for February cyberattack.

Russia was behind the February cyberattack on Azerbaijani media, Ramid Namazov, head of the Azerbaijani parliament's commission on countering hybrid threats, said on May 2, the APA news agency reported.

8:15 PM

Son of ex-Motor Sich president detained in Monaco for $650 million asset theft.

Motor Sich's former president Vyacheslav Bohuslayev was detained in Monaco on fraud charges linked to a $650 million asset scheme, Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) announced on May 2.

6:26 PM

Trump's team prepares economic options against Russia, Bloomberg reports.

The sources told Bloomberg that U.S. President Donald Trump is yet to make a decision, as diplomatic efforts to end the war are still underway.

5:28 PM

Video

One night with 3rd Assault Brigade medics in a new age of war.

The Kyiv Independent’s Francis Farrell and Olena Zashko spent a night at the stabilization point of the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade, one of Ukraine’s most battle-hardened units now fighting in Kharkiv Oblast. As drones reshape modern warfare, medics face mounting challenges: evacuations get harder and slower, turning survivable wounds into potentially fatal ones.

5:28 PM

Ukraine's agricultural exports drop 23.4% in April.

"This export decrease follows typical seasonal patterns. The majority of harvested produce has already been exported, with only minor volumes remaining for export," the Ukrainian Agribusiness Club said.

7:20 PM

(Updated: May 2, 2025 5:00 pm)

Business

A billion-dollar question mark — the details of the U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal

3:51 PM

Belgium's Euroclear to redistribute $3,4 billion from frozen Russian assets, media reports.

The payout, drawn from a pool of 10 billion euros ($11.3 billion) in cash frozen under EU sanctions since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, comes in response to Russia's confiscation of billions in Western-held assets over the past year.

3:51 PM

KI Insights

Reforms, Transitions, and Market Opportunities: Ukraine's Deal Pipeline in 2025 – briefing by KI Insights

1:53 PM

(Updated: May 2, 2025 3:38 pm)

Ukrainian activist, volunteer Sternenko injured in attack, suspect detained.

According to the SBU, the attack on Serhii Sternenko was an attempted assassination involving a firearm. His life is not in danger.

2:52 PM

Ukroboronprom posts $315 million profit as production triples.

Ukraine's largest state-owned defense company Ukroboronprom reported a consolidated net profit of Hr 1.31 billion ($31.5 million) for the previous year, according to a press release at the company's website.

2:25 PM

‘This cannot be allowed’ — Israeli opera hires Russian singers, Ukrainian director quits in protest

2:12 PM

Germany classifies AfD as confirmed right-wing extremist organization.

Until now, only AfD's regional branches in Thuringia, Saxony, and Saxony-Anhalt held that status, while the national party had been under observation as a suspected extremist group.

1:02 PM

Global press freedom enters 'difficult situation' due to financial, propaganda pressure, RSF warns.

The index highlights an unprecedented economic crisis across independent outlets in Europe, worsened by the collapse of American aid and the spread of Russian propaganda.

12:49 PM

US confirms sending decommissioned F-16s to Ukraine for spare parts support.

According to an Air Force spokesperson, the U.S. Department of the Air Force "has supported the sustainment of European-donated F-16s to Ukraine by providing disused and completely non-operational F-16s to Ukraine for parts."

11:48 AM

Massive drone attack reportedly targets Russian military sites in occupied Crimea.

The pro-Ukrainian Crimean Wind Telegram channel reported explosions in several key locations, including Sevastopol, Dzhankoy, Saki, Novofedorivka, and Kacha — sites that host Russian military airfields.

10:26 AM

US shifting focus from Ukraine war mediation, calling for Kyiv and Moscow to engage directly, State Dept says.

"We are not going to fly around the world at the drop of a hat to mediate meetings; that is now between the two parties, and now is the time that they need to present and develop concrete ideas about how this conflict is going to end," U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said.

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