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2:43 PM

Trump's nominee for UN envoy dodges question on earlier support for Ukraine's NATO accession.

When asked about the matter again by CNN after Trump tapped her for the U.N. job, Stefanik's office said the Congresswoman's views fully align with those of the president-elect, without going into details.

2:10 PM

Opinion

Opinion: Aid to Ukraine is now a 2-way street empowering US drone warfare

Before the election, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson said he had "little appetite" for further military aid to Ukraine. While the sentiment is somewhat understandable, it misses a critical point: the nature of warfare has fundamentally changed over the past year, and Ukraine’s aid no longer needs to

2:09 PM

Su-57

We asked experts to review Russia's Su-57 fighter jet performance at Airshow China 2024

The long and troubled history of Russia's prized Su-57 fighter jet appeared to take another turn for the worse in recent days when what should have been an opportunity for the Kremlin to flex some military muscle turned into global ridicule and embarrassment. The aircraft made an impressive aerobatic display

2:03 PM

Trump's victory offers chance for renewed dialogue with US, Russia's UN envoy says.

"Regardless of domestic political shifts, (Washington) consistently pursues a sense of containing Moscow...the change of administration does little to alter it," Ambassador Gennady Gatilov said.

1:38 PM

Opinion

Opinion: How EU nations can prevent the worst-case outcome for Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin clearly hopes to exploit any effort by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to enforce a de facto capitulation of Ukraine. How might this plan unfold, and what should EU countries do now? This is how an ideal scenario might look for Russia: Step 1: Trump wants

1:20 PM

European officials opening up to 'land-for-security' deal in Ukraine, WP reports.

While publicly declaring full support for Ukraine's territorial integrity, the idea of ceding territory is gaining more traction among Western officials, even though the details of such an agreement remain unclear, the Washington Post wrote.

1:17 PM

Opinion

Opinion: Donald Trump could actually be good for Europe

Before the U.S. presidential election, it seemed like no one but Donald Trump’s staunchest supporters believed he could win. After all, the man is a convicted felon, a putschist-provocateur, an agent of chaos, and a walking scandal who has been disowned by almost all his former advisors, some

12:31 PM

Abandoning Ukraine would be worse for US than Afghanistan withdrawal, ex-UK chief diplomat says.

"(Donald) Trump highlighted (Joe) Biden's humiliation over Afghanistan… but if he ends up with the collapse of Ukraine, that’ll be a far bigger humiliation for the U.S. and the power of the U.S. in the world," former U.K. Foreign Secretary William Hague said at the Daily T podcast.

11:39 AM

Ukraine repels Russian attempt to enter Kupiansk, military says.

"The city is under the control of Ukraine's Armed Forces," General Staff spokesperson Andrii Kovalev told Ukrinform.

11:05 AM

Trump wants to bring Ukraine, Russia to negotiating table, national security advisor nominee says.

Speaking to a VoA correspondent, the Florida Congressman said that Trump is interested in ending the war instead of continuing it.

9:45 AM

Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 2, injure 28 over past day.

Ukrainian air defenses shot down 21 of the 59 drones launched by Russia overnight, while 38 others were "lost" across Ukraine, the Air Force said.

9:15 AM

Marco Rubio confirmed as Trump's secretary of state pick.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Nov. 13 officially confirmed Republican Senator Marco Rubio as his nominee for the secretary of state, the U.S.'s top diplomacy job.

9:00 AM

I can't imagine Trump abandoning Ukraine, Polish president says.

"President Donald Trump — I cannot imagine that he would allow Russia to destroy Ukraine, a Ukraine in which the United States, in which the American taxpayer, for whose money President Donald Trump will soon be held accountable when he takes office, has invested such huge amounts,” Polish President Andrzej Duda said.

8:15 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 716,070 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022.

This number includes 1,690 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

6:39 AM

Biden, Xi to discuss China's support for Russia at upcoming summit in Peru.

Outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to voice his "deep concern" regarding China's "support for Russia's war against Ukraine" and North Korea's participation in combat operations.

5:04 AM

Senate Republicans pick John Thune as new majority leader.

In previous statements, Thune has expressed support for Ukraine, including backing continued U.S. aid to Kyiv amid a Republican-led congressional obstruction campaign. Recently, he has promised to cooperate with President-elect Donald Trump.

4:01 AM

Trump team plans to fire Pentagon officers, Reuters reports.

The list of those to dismiss may include the Joint Chiefs of Staff, sources said, but the plans for the firings are still in the early stages of development.

Trump nominates loyal backer Matt Gaetz as attorney general

12:36 AM

(Updated: November 14, 2024 3:26 am)

Trump nominates loyal backer Matt Gaetz as attorney general.

President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate Republican Representative Matt Gaetz from Florida as the next U.S. attorney general. Gaetz's selection will need further confirmation by the Republican-controlled Senate.

3:14 AM

Foreign Ministry responds to rumors of Kyiv's plans to build nuclear bomb.

"Ukraine is committed to the NPT (the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons); we do not possess, develop, or intend to acquire nuclear weapons," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said via X.

1:10 AM

Donald Trump tells New York Post he and Biden discussed Ukraine war at DC meeting.

President-elect Donald Trump told The New York Post on Nov. 13 that he and President Joe Biden discussed the war in Ukraine during their historic post-election meeting in the Oval Office.

What do Trump’s first team picks mean for Ukraine?

10:08 PM

(Updated: November 14, 2024 12:15 am)

War

What do Trump’s first team picks mean for Ukraine?

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's first team picks have both positive and negative implications for Ukraine, with Kyiv left guessing what kind of policy they will pursue, according to Ukrainian and Western analysts. Some appointments seem to lean in Kyiv’s favor, while others hint at a more Moscow-friendly stance.

11:40 PM

Trump taps Ukraine-skeptic Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence.

President-elect Trump announced on Nov. 13 that Tulsi Gabbard would take on the role of director of national intelligence, marking a notable shift for the former Democrat who has opposed U.S. support for Ukraine and had previously been accused of promoting Russian narratives.

With Scholz's government in shambles, conservative rival touts more decisive Ukraine strategy

10:43 PM

Germany

With Scholz's government in shambles, conservative rival touts more decisive Ukraine strategy

Editor's note: The article was updated to reflect Friedrich Merz's latest comments regarding the debt brake. For the second time in his life, Friedrich Merz is a step away from taking charge of Germany. Losing the fight to control the Christian Democratic Union in 2002 to future Chancellor Angela Merkel

10:21 PM

Republican party secures House of Representatives in election clean sweep.

The Republican Party has managed to maintain control of the U.S. House of Representatives, unofficial results show, securing the required 218 out of 435 seats in the chamber according to projections published by CNN on Nov. 13.

Ukraine war latest: Trump to appoint Ukrainian peace envoy 'soon' to lead talks on ending war with Russia

10:11 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: Trump to appoint Ukrainian peace envoy 'soon' to lead talks on ending war with Russia

Key developments on Nov. 13: * Trump to appoint Ukrainian peace envoy 'soon' to lead talks on ending war with Russia, Fox News reports * 6th German IRIS-T to arrive in Ukraine by end of 2024, Zelensky says * Putin cuts payments for wounded in war against Ukraine * Military donations in Ukraine plummet

10:10 PM

MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak: Developments in Ukraine’s parliament on economic reforms, international obligations — Issue 81

Editor’s note: This is issue 81 of Ukrainian lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak’s weekly “Ukrainian Economy in Brief” newsletter, covering events from Nov. 4-10, 2024. The digest highlights steps taken in the Ukrainian parliament related to business, economics, and international financial programs. The Kyiv Independent is republishing with permission. Benchmarks

9:48 PM

Notorious Ukrainian judge temporarily suspended from justice administration.

The Third Disciplinary Chamber unanimously decided on Pavlo Vovk's future dismissal, according to the Dejure Foundation.

9:46 PM

6th German IRIS-T to arrive in Ukraine by end of 2024, Zelensky says.

Ukraine will receive the sixth German IRIS-T air defense system by the end of the year, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Nov. 13 after a call with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

8:49 PM

Ukraine Business Roundup — Aid to Ukraine in an uncertain future

The following is the Nov. 12, 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. As Donald Trump prepares to reenter the White House, the biggest question hanging over Ukraine is what his

7:31 PM

Putin cuts payments for wounded in war against Ukraine.

The current maximum amount of compensation is 3 million rubles (nearly $29,000), but the severity of the injury is not considered for its allocation. The change approved by Putin classifies injuries into three categories.

6:35 PM

Trump to appoint Ukrainian peace envoy 'soon' to lead talks on ending war with Russia, Fox News reports.

"You're going to see a very senior special envoy, someone with a lot of credibility, who will be given a task to find a resolution, to get to a peace settlement," one of the sources said.

6:11 PM

Nearly 30 Russian airlines may go bankrupt in 2025, media reports.

About thirty Russian airlines, accounting for 26% of domestic passenger traffic, may go bankrupt in 2025, Russia's Izvestia newspaper reported on Nov. 13.

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3:58 AM

Trump may name former intelligence director Richard Grenell as Ukraine peace envoy, Reuters reports.

Grenell has previously suggested a peace plan in Ukraine involving the creation of "autonomous zones" and has opposed Ukraine's membership in NATO.

2:29 AM

Lukashenko threatens internet blackout during 2025 elections to prevent protests.

Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko has stated that he may completely shut down the internet during the 2025 presidential elections if protests similar to those in 2020 arise, state-run news outlet Belta reported on Nov. 22.

12:14 AM

Ukraine begins talks with partners about advanced air defense systems, following Russia's ICBM strike.

President Volodymyr Zelensky has directed Defense Minister Rustem Umerov to engage with partners on acquiring advanced air defense systems, according to Zelensky’s statement on Nov. 22.

11:22 PM

Hungary criticizes US sanctions on Gazprombank as 'threat to energy security', Bloomberg reports.

Hungary criticized U.S. sanctions on Gazprombank, stating that they pose a threat to the energy security of Central European countries, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjarto said in a statement on Nov. 22.

10:13 PM

War analysis

What is Russia's Oreshnik missile, and what happens next?

9:59 PM

Russian military shoot 5 Ukrainian POWs near Vuhledar in Donetsk Oblast.

The Security Service of Ukraine has launched an investigation into the killing of Ukrainian soldiers near Vuhledar, from which Ukrainian forces withdrew on Oct. 2.

9:23 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: Russia likely used ballistic missile from 'Kedr' complex to strike Dnipro, intelligence says

9:02 PM

Russia plans to launch mass production of Oreshnik missile, Putin says.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia will continue to test the Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile, including in combat conditions.

8:43 PM

Orange Revolution

'It was my first revolution' — Ukrainians look back on the Orange Revolution 20 years later

8:02 PM

Ukraine to receive $4.8 billion from World Bank.

Ukraine and the World Bank signed a loan agreement worth $4.8 billion, which Kyiv will use for priority budget expenditures, the Finance Ministry said in a statement.

7:59 PM

Video

Muslim who fled Russia on his new life in Ukraine.

Ali Charinskiy is an activist and professional martial artist from the Republic of Dagestan who advocated for the rights of Muslims. The Kyiv Independent spent a day with Charinskiy in his new home, a southern Ukrainian city of Odesa.

7:48 PM

Russia has deployed nearly 60,000 troops to Kursk Oblast, media reports.

Nearly 60,000 Russian army personnel are currently stationed in Russia's Kursk Oblast, Suspilne reported on Nov. 22, citing its undisclosed source in the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces.

6:27 PM

Nearly 580,000 Russian troops fighting against Ukraine, military intelligence says.

The number includes soldiers serving in Russia's Kursk Oblast, Vadym Skibitskyi, the deputy head of Ukraine's military intelligence agency (HUR), said.

6:16 PM

Russia likely used ballistic missile from 'Kedr' complex to strike Dnipro, intelligence says.

The ballistic missile launched by Russia on Nov. 21 against the city of Dnipro was likely part of the "Kedr" missile complex tested in recent years, Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) said.

6:14 PM

Opinion