Ukrainian soldiers
More from War
News Feed
Thursday, November 5
Exclusive: Trump envoy's push to reopen Lithuanian ports to Belarus exposes rift in Washington
The Trump administration's push to reopen Lithuanian ports to Belarusian potash exports is being driven by U.S. envoy John Coale and does not reflect a broader policy shift in Washington, multiple U.S. and European officials told the Kyiv Independent. The initiative has little support within the administration, with U.S. officials describing it as Coale acting independently rather than advancing an agreed government policy. Lithuania, a staunch supporter of Ukraine, also has no plans to change
Ukraine war latest: Kyiv water supply disrupted after power fluctuations due to Russian attacks
Key developments on Nov. 5: * Water supply disruptions return in Kyiv, metro service temporarily suspended due to power fluctuations * Death toll of Russian strike on Komyshuvakha rises to 43 as search continues * Russian strikes on Ukraine’s drug supply chain leave pharmacy shelves empty * Poland detains 6 suspects working for Russian intelligence, Polish official says * Ukrainian woman dies in illegal Russian detention in Crimea * Pro-Russian Latvian moves to Russia, gets forcibly consc
Achievements and challenges ahead — Commander-in-Chief Drapatyi's 100 days in office
Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi marked 100 days as commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in late October, as Ukraine regains ground in the northern part of Donetsk Oblast and seeks to improve defensive positions before winter. Drapatyi, one of Ukraine's most popular generals, was appointed in July with high expectations that he would deliver much-needed reforms to the armed forces. His promotion to commander-in-chief came after President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed his unpopular pr
Pro-Russian Latvian moves to Russia, gets forcibly conscripted into the Russian army
While in pre-trial detention, Sergei Mulivanov signed a military contract and was subsequently sent to participate in the Russian invasion he had previously vocally supported.
Meloni warns of need for dedicated EU envoy to avoid 'condemning Europe to irrelevance' in peace talks
"I am convinced that we all realize how, by giving the image of a Europe that is proceeding in disarray, we are doing nothing but serving the interests of those who want this war to continue. And I think it is unacceptable, given that human lives and the future of our security are at stake," Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni warned.
The US blue wave is not blue and yellow — yet
The results of the 2026 U.S. midterm elections have brought the Democratic Party a largely anticipated, if nonetheless remarkable in scale, victory. Democrats have outperformed even the most optimistic expectations, dramatically shifting the balance of power in Washington in their favor. With the coalition that brought Donald Trump back to the White House two years ago now under strain, those following Washington's Ukraine policy may well be wondering: where does all this leave Kyiv? Given the
Most Popular
1.
The Joint Group of Forces, the command currently fighting in Ukraine, would be exempted from the rule and receive their December pay before the new year, Verstka said.
Editors' Picks
What really happened during the clash at a National Guard facility near Kyiv?
Survival is 'just a bonus' — Inside one of the Ukrainian army's most dangerous jobs
What the US midterms could mean for Ukraine
