Football

4:21 AM

Russia behind recent bomb threats at Czech, Slovak schools, Czech intelligence chief says.

Michal Koudelka, the director of the Czech Security Information Service, said on Nov. 18 that Russia was behind a flurry of bomb threats made against schools in Czechia and Slovakia in recent months.

2:24 PM  (Updated:  November 20, 2024 3:21 am)

Ukraine used ATACMS on Russian territory for first time, according to Moscow, media.

If confirmed, this would mark the first instance of Ukraine using U.S.-made long-range missiles on Russian territory since Washington eased the restrictions last week.

2:43 AM

Poland signs deal with domestic companies to kickstart ammunition production.

Poland has signed a letter of intent with domestic companies to begin producing nitrocellulose and multi-base powders essential for ammunition manufacturing, according to a Polish government report published on Nov. 18.

1:16 AM

Ukrnafta acquires 51% share in Shell's gas station network in Ukraine.

Ukrnafta, a state-owned oil and gas extraction company that is a subsidiary of Naftogaz, has bought a 51% stake in Shell's gas station network in Ukraine, the press service of Naftogaz reported on Nov. 19.

12:01 AM

Ukraine beats Albania 2:1, earns chance to advance to Nations League top tier.

Ukraine now awaits a future draw that will pair it with the third-placed team from one of the tournament's top-tier groups for a chance at promotion.

11:35 PM

UK, Germany, Canada, Luxembourg announce additional $30 million for drone coalition funding.

The drone coalition countries have pledged additional funding to support Ukraine with strike and reconnaissance drones, the U.K. government website reported on Nov. 19.

10:31 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: Ukraine reportedly uses ATACMS on Russian territory for first time; Zelensky presents resilience plan.

10:19 PM

Donald Trump

Ukrainians optimistic about Trump feel a mix of Biden fatigue and hope for change

9:39 PM

South Korea has not participated in Czech shell initiative for Ukraine, official says.

South Korea did not provide artillery shells of its own production, nor did it make financial contributions to the purchase of shells from other countries under the Czech initiative to purchase ammunition for Ukraine from third countries.

9:12 PM

Opinion

Deputy energy minister: How Ukraine’s energy infrastructure has endured over 1,000 attacks in 1,000 days of full-scale war

8:49 PM

'Ukraine deserves to make next year a year of peace' — Zelensky addresses European Parliament.

"A thousand days of war is a tremendous challenge. Ukraine deserves to make next year a year of peace," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

8:43 PM

Photos

From Bucha to Kursk: 1,000 days of Russia’s full-scale war (PHOTOS)

7:13 PM

Opinion

1,000 days of full-scale war: Reflections from the Kyiv Independent team

7:08 PM

Video

Gen Hodges on Ukraine's use of ATACMS in Russia's Kursk Oblast.

The Kyiv Independent sat down with retired U.S. Lieutenant General Ben Hodges to discuss the reports that U.S. President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use long-range ATACMS missiles for strikes inside Russia.

6:24 PM

German opposition criticizes Scholz for refusing to transfer Taurus missiles to Ukraine.

"The chancellor is once again putting party interests above the interests of Germany's foreign and security policy," Florian Hahn, a member of the German opposition CDU/CSU bloc, said.

5:55 PM

Denmark to provide over $137 million for Ukrainian defense industry.

Denmark will allocate 130 million euros ($137.5 million) for the development of the Ukrainian defense industry, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced on Nov. 19 during a joint press briefing with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky

9:15 AM  (Updated:  November 19, 2024 4:04 pm)

Updated: Georgian police disperse protesters in Tbilisi, 16 detained.

Georgian police dispersed a protest in Tbilisi demanding new elections on the eve of Nov. 18, but organizers promised a quick resumption elsewhere.

3:59 PM

'Putin is playing with our fears' — German FM on Russia's updated nuclear doctrine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin seeks to intimidate the West by expanding the conditions for using nuclear weapons in Russia’s updated nuclear doctrine, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Nov. 19.

3:54 PM

Ukraine state-owned enterprises weekly — Issue 154

3:35 PM

Ukraine readies to start 1st cluster of EU accession talks in early 2025, Zelensky says.

Ukraine is preparing to begin the first cluster of accession talks with the EU in early 2025, President Volodymyr Zelensky told Ukrainian lawmakers on Nov. 19.

3:21 PM

EU ready to step up support for Ukraine if US reduces aid, Polish FM says.

"Strengthening Europe’s defense capabilities must go hand in hand with maintaining the United States’ commitment to enhancing our security," Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said.

3:13 PM

MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak: Developments in Ukraine’s parliament on economic reforms, international obligations — Issue 82

3:02 PM

Ukraine's parliament approves state budget for 2025.

The state expects to get Hr 2 trillion ($48.2 billion) in revenues, while expenditures are planned at Hr 3.6 trillion ($86.8 billion).

2:49 PM

Over 50,000 Ukrainian recruits have received training in UK.

"Kosovo, Romania, and Estonia are the latest nations to join this global effort, standing united for freedom and resilience," the U.K. Defense Ministry said on X.

2:49 PM

Defense tech

Better late than never: Israeli companies finally reach out to Ukraine to help fight Iranian drones