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EU Foreign Ministers to visit Bucha on liberation anniversary, OPEC meeting — key events for Ukraine next week
Editor's note: This article is a shortened on-site version of KI Insights' public newsletter, The Week Ahead, covering events from March 30 - April 5. Sign up here to start your week with an agenda of Ukraine-related events delivered directly to your inbox every week. Audio version of The Week Ahead is now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. EU foreign ministers are set to visit Bucha in Kyiv Oblast on 31 March, marking the fourth anniversary of the town's liberation from Russia
Russia denies Putin asked oligarchs to fund war, calls contribution 'personal decision'
The denial comes amid reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin had urged major businesses to make contributions to the state budget.
UK pledges additional $133 million in air defense support for Ukraine
"As Putin continues his abhorrent attacks across Ukraine, my message is simple — there will be no let up in the U.K.’s support," British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said.
'Sense of normality' — War-torn Mykolaiv welcomes McDonald's long-awaited return
The reopening of McDonald's restaurants — the first American fast food chain to enter Ukraine in the 1990s — is always met with great fanfare after Russia’s full-scale invasion forced the company to pause operations throughout the country.
KI Insights launches new podcast: Ukraine Insights
The Kyiv Independent’s separate analytical unit, KI Insights, is excited to announce the launch of its podcast, Ukraine Insights — a show dedicated to unpacking Ukraine’s politics, security, economy, and international relations through in-depth, expert-driven conversations.
'Only on Russia's terms' — Kremlin criticizes US proposals on economic deals
"The U.S. side is linking the entire situation to the resolution of the conflict in Ukraine," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
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