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As Russia continues bombing Ukraine, international sports organizations embrace Moscow

by Chris PowersJuly 9, 2026

As Russia continues its war of conquest against Ukraine, causing thousands of deaths, international sports organizations are eyeing to welcome Russian athletes and teams back into international competition. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided to lift its suspension on Russian participation on July 7, provoking angry reactions from Ukraine and across Europe. Russia had been banned from participating in Olympic sports since 2022, following the start of its all-out war, and was furt

Russian opposition politician Boris Nadezhdin faces charges over Navalny-related 'extremist' post

by Sonya BandouilJuly 14, 2026

Russia issues veiled threats over Dutch PM's Kyiv Independent interview

by Martin FornusekJuly 10, 2026

Russia restates its maximalist war goals, despite Trump's renewed peace push

by Martin FornusekJuly 10, 2026

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,421,810 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

by The Kyiv Independent news deskJuly 14, 2026

Drones attack major oil refinery in Russia's Bashkortostan

by Lucy PakhnyukJuly 14, 2026

Zelensky urges allies to provide 300 Patriot missiles ahead of winter

by Sonya BandouilJuly 13, 2026

Ukraine war latest: Zelensky eyes replacing Defense Minister Fedorov, source says

by The Kyiv Independent news deskJuly 13, 2026

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06:17 PM

Naftogaz CEO Koretskyi set to become Ukraine's next PM, Svyrydenko's future uncertain, sources say

Editor's note: The story was updated after a person familiar with the matter told the Kyiv Independent that Yuliia Svyrydenko has not yet agreed to accept the post of an ambassador in Washington. Naftogaz CEO Serhii Koretskyi is set to become Ukraine's next prime minister, a top Ukrainian official and a person familiar with the matter told the Kyiv Independent. The expected appointment comes after Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko confirmed on July 12 that she would step down following Presiden

10:04 AM

Ukraine unlocks foreign policy part of EU membership process

The EU's enlargement commissioner, Marta Kos, told journalists that the newly opened cluster covers external relations, defense, and the tackling of hybrid threats.

09:40 AM

Ukrainians injured in Iranian strikes on tankers in Strait of Hormuz

Iranian cruise missiles struck two Emirati tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, killing one crew member and injuring eight, including two Ukrainians, the Emirati Defense Ministry reported.

09:44 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,421,810 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

The number includes 1,120 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

07:08 AM

Drones attack major oil refinery in Russia's Bashkortostan

Drones reportedly attacked a major oil refinery in Russia's Republic of Bashkortostan on July 14, causing explosions and sending plumes of smoke over the facility.

05:13 AM

France grants Ukraine license to produce missiles, air defense

French President Emmanuel Macron said July 13 that France would allow Ukraine to produce French-designed missiles and air defense, marking the first time it has licensed weapons production in Ukraine.

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