
Exclusive: Ukraine has few options if Hungary keeps EU funding frozen
A top Ukrainian official said there was no "reliable alternative option" beyond the spring to keep Kyiv's finances afloat.

A top Ukrainian official said there was no "reliable alternative option" beyond the spring to keep Kyiv's finances afloat.
Air raid sirens sounded at 8:26 a.m. with explosions being heard shortly after.

"It follows from (Trump's) statements that it is the Ukrainian side that is the main obstacle," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.

A series of explosions were heard in Kyiv on Monday as Russia launched a rush hour drone attack on Ukraine's capital.

"We are acting to protect our people," Moldovan President Maia Sandu said.

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.

The number includes 760 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

The Kyiv Independent’s Business Desk covers the biggest news in business, economics, and tech from Ukraine, as well as global developments that shape the economy of the region.
Ukraine's state-owned oil and gas giant Naftogaz won a case against Russia's Gazprom in a Swiss court, paving the way for the Russian company to pay more than $1.4 billion in debt.