US State Department says Russia continues to escalate war in Ukraine

2:46 AM

IAEA chief to visit Kyiv next week.

"As long as this horrific war continues, the IAEA will remain present and stay active, focused on doing everything we can to support nuclear safety and security in extremely challenging circumstances," Director General Rafael Grossi said.

1:46 AM

Tulsi Gabbard 'offended' by question about pro-Russian sympathies at Senate hearing.

During her hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee, Republican Senator Jerry Moran asked Gabbard if Russia would "get a pass" from her in light of her past statements. "Senator, I'm offended by the question," Gabbard said.

11:38 PM

Oil shipments on pause at Russia's Ust-Luga port after drone strike, Bloomberg reports.

A drop in shipping activity at the Baltic Sea port appears to back up the SBU's claims that Ukrainian drones struck the Andreapol oil pumping station, shutting down the main pipeline that feeds Ust-Luga.

10:58 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: 9 killed, 13 injured in Russian drone attack on Sumy

10:42 PM

Russian drone strike in Pokrovsk injures 3, including British volunteer.

A Russian drone attack in Pokrovsk struck an evacuation vehicle on Jan. 30, injuring the driver and two passengers. The Kyiv Independent has confirmed that the driver is a British volunteer.

10:24 PM

Ukraine's Defense Procurement Agency says Bezrukova is still director after her name disappeared from state register.

Maryna Bezrukova has overturned the decision to remove her name from the state enterprise register as director of the Defense Procurement Agency (DPA), the agency said on Jan. 30.

9:32 PM

Kyiv Independent launches fundraiser to support Ukraine's front-line media after US aid freeze.

"We couldn’t just stand by and watch our colleagues and partners lose their teams and suspend their operations while independent journalism remains one of the most crucial jobs in Ukraine today, especially near the front lines," said Daryna Shevchenko, CEO of the Kyiv Independent.

9:10 PM

Ukrainian defense tech company Huless raises over $1 million for tethered drone systems.

Huless, a Ukrainian company developing tethered drone systems, secured over $1 million in private financing, loans, and a grant from Ukrainian Defense Tech cluster Brave1, the company said in a press release on Jan. 30.

9:05 PM

Ukrainian detained in Slovakia over alleged coup plot, media reports.

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry told media that the Ukrainian, born in 1966, is accused of "threatening the national security" of Slovakia.

8:52 PM

Resistance

For Ukraine’s female partisans in occupation, hope lies in resistance

8:46 PM

Business

How two female entrepreneurs from Ukraine are reshaping the fashion industry

3:36 AM  (Updated:  January 30, 2025 8:16 pm)

Rescue operations end in Sumy with 9 killed, 13 injured after Russian drone attack on residential building.

A Shahed-type attack drone hit a multistory building in Sumy shortly after midnight local time, Governor Volodymyr Artiukh said.

7:56 PM

50% of Poles oppose Ukraine's EU, NATO membership until Volyn issue resolved, poll shows.

Half of Poles believe Ukraine should not join NATO or the EU until the issue of exhuming Volyn massacre victims is resolved, according to a new poll published on Jan. 30.

7:12 PM

Ukraine identifies Russian commanders behind deadly hypermarket strike on Kharkiv.

The May 25 attack was carried out with guided bombs, killing 19 people, including two children, and injuring 46 others.

6:51 PM

Chasiv Yar

Has Chasiv Yar fallen? No, say experts, OSINT analysts, military officials.

6:50 PM

Sweden unveils its largest military aid package for Ukraine worth $1.2 billion.

The package includes 16 CB90 combat boats with weapons stations, a million rounds of 12.7 mm ammunition, 146 trucks, 1,500 TOW anti-tank missiles, as well as 200 AT4 anti-tank launchers.

6:12 PM

Politics

What's behind Zelensky's recent round of sanctions on top pro-Russian politicians, propagandists, energy mogul?

5:46 PM

Ukraine’s parcel delivery giant Nova Poshta invests $43 million to expand network in 2024.

Ukraine's largest private delivery company Nova Poshta invested Hr 1.8 billion ($43 million) to expand its Ukrainian network in 2024, a 35% increase from 2023, the company announced on social media.

5:21 PM

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry calls Fico 'Kremlin's mouthpiece,' summons Slovak ambassador over recent remarks.

Ukraine expressed "deep disappointment" over Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's statements after he called President Volodymyr Zelensky "the enemy" of Slovakia.

3:53 PM

Russian oligarch held stake in Musk's SpaceX through trust despite sanctions, Bloomberg reports.

Kerimov's investment in SpaceX reportedly began in 2017 through Heritage Trust, a financial structure managed by Citigroup. SpaceX was valued at $21 billion at the time, meaning his 1% stake could have been worth around $210 million.

1:05 PM  (Updated:  January 30, 2025 3:30 pm)

Updated: PACE refuses to name Putin 'terrorist' in Ukraine peace resolution.

PACE's table office explained its decision by saying that "calling Putin a terrorist is against the rule of procedure because it 'insults his dignity,'" Ukrainian lawmaker Oleksandr Merezhko told the Kyiv Independent.

3:08 PM

Lithuania open to sending peacekeepers to Ukraine, chief commander says.

His remarks come amid ongoing discussions among Western countries about the possible deployment of peacekeeping forces if a ceasefire is negotiated.

3:02 PM

Defense Ministry must resolve procurement agencies issues by February, Deputy PM says.

Olha Stefanishyna added that such "aggressive public communication" does not beneficial inside or outside Ukraine.

2:56 PM

Georgescu has 'masters in Moscow' — Kyiv slams Romanian politician over comments on Ukraine's partition.

Georgescu's comments, made in a Jan. 29 interview, were dismissed by Ukraine as revisionist and contrary to international norms, the U.N. Charter, and democratic values.

1:37 PM  (Updated:  January 30, 2025 2:06 pm)

13 injured, including children, in Russian attack on Kramatorsk.

According to preliminary information, the injured include an 8-year-old boy and a 7-year-old girl. Local authorities are assessing the aftermath of the attack.