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'Justice inevitably comes' — Zelensky on deaths of high-ranking Russian officials

by Abbey Fenbert April 29, 2025

Zelensky also praised Ukraine's foreign intelligence and security services for their measures "to counter Russian agent networks in Ukraine and saboteurs."

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Ukraine will resist 'with their bare hands' if forced into unjust peace, CIA chief says

by Tim Zadorozhnyy March 26, 2025

"I want to say that with regard to the Ukrainian resistance, the Ukrainian people and the Ukrainian military have been underestimated for a period of several years now," CIA Director John Ratcliffe said.

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Western intel contradicts Trump's, Putin's claims on Ukraine's encirclement in Kursk Oblast, Reuters reports

by Tim Zadorozhnyy March 20, 2025

According to sources who spoke with Reuters, U.S. intelligence agencies, including the CIA, briefed the White House, saying that while Ukrainian troops are facing intense pressure from Russian forces, they are not encircled.

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Ukraine war latest: US halts intelligence sharing with Ukraine, CIA director confirms

by The Kyiv Independent news desk March 5, 2025

Key developments on March 5: * US halts intelligence sharing with Ukraine, CIA director confirms * Trump may resume Ukraine aid after further progress toward peace, White House says * Ukraine, EU drafting plan for first steps toward lasting peace, Zelensky says * Ukraine, US delegations to meet 'soon' for negotiations, Zelensky's top aide

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Man with Ukrainian documents detained in Bulgaria for espionage

by Rachel Amran June 20, 2024

A 23-year-old man with Ukrainian identity documents was detained in Bulgaria and charged with espionage, Bulgarian media reported on June 19.

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Zelensky dismisses Foreign Intelligence Service’s first deputy head

by Nate Ostiller, The Kyiv Independent news desk May 13, 2024

There was no reason given for Andrii Alieksieenko's dismissal. He was replaced by Oleh Luhovskyi in a subsequent decree.

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Russian GRU unit linked to mysterious attacks on US officials abroad

by Rachel Amran April 1, 2024

A collaborative investigation by The Insider uncovered evidence linking the mysterious health condition known as the Havana Syndrome to members of Russia's military intelligence agency. GRU Unit 29155 reportedly used directed energy weapons to target overseas U.S. government personnel.

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Top judicial official, previously accused of holding Russian citizenship, resigns

by Martin Fornusek March 27, 2024

The High Qualification Commission, one of Ukraine's key judicial bodies, approved on March 27 the request of its chair Roman Ihnatov to be dismissed from the commission.

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Oleh Ivashchenko appointed as new head of Foreign Intelligence Service

by Martin Fornusek March 26, 2024

President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed on March 26 Oleh Ivashchenko as the new head of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service after its current chief, Oleksandr Lytvynenko, was picked to replace Oleksii Danilov as the National Security and Defense Council's secretary.

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9:03 AM

Ahead of Putin's Victory Day Parade, Ukrainian drones reportedly target Moscow, Russian officials claim.

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said the drones were shot down near the town of Podolsk, south of the capital.

7:57 AM

EU should invest in Ukrainian defense to 'double' weapons sent to Kyiv, commissioner says.

EU Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius called for EU members to invest in Ukraine's domestic defense industry to increase the effectiveness and value of military aid provided to Ukraine.

6:58 AM

Minerals deal 'important part' of future security guarantees, ambassador says.

"So this economic partnership deal in itself is a very important part of the broader security... architecture... frankly, that fund will be successful if Ukraine is stable and peaceful. So in a way, it's an important part of... future security guarantees," Ukraine's ambassador to the U.S., Oksana Markarova, said.

5:09 AM

OPEC+ to accelerate oil output, potentially lowering oil prices despite Russian reliance, Reuters reports.

OPEC+, which includes Russia, agreed to a large oil production hike in June, Reuters reported on May 4, citing five unnamed sources.

3:41 AM

Fico slams Zelensky amid Moscow Victory Day security concerns.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico condemned President Volodymyr Zelensky for warning "foreign delegations not to come" to Russia's Victory Day parade.

1:57 AM

'We have allies who are helping Ukraine' — Kyiv expects 3 million shells, Zelensky says.

"Russia should know that we are expecting three million artillery shells from our allies. Not only North Korea is capable of helping in the war, we have allies who are helping Ukraine," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

11:44 PM

Romania's far-right Simion wins first round of presidential election.

Far-right Eurosceptic candidate George Simion is projected to win the first round of Romania’s presidential election on May 4, gaining nearly 40% of the votes with a majority of polling stations reporting.

10:43 PM

China's Xi to meet Putin, 'sign bilateral documents' during visit to Moscow for Victory Day celebrations.

Chinese President Xi Jinping plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin during Moscow's Victory Day celebrations between May 7-10 and "sign a number of bilateral inter-governmental and inter-departmental documents" to strengthen Chinese-Russian relations, the Kremlin announced on May 4.

2:19 PM

(Updated: May 4, 2025 10:09 pm)

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Ukraine calendar: Events to look out for this week

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Ukraine war latest: Zelensky rejects Putin’s 3-day ceasefire proposal as 'theatrical'; US Sanctions depend on whether Russia is 'behaving' on peace deal, Trump says

8:15 PM

US sanctions depend on whether Russia is 'behaving' on peace deal, Trump says.

"I do believe we’re closer with one party, and maybe not as close with the other. But we’ll have to see. I’d like to not say which one we’re closer to," Trump said, adding that he was pleased with the outcome of the minerals deal signed with Ukraine.

6:46 PM

Czech initiative to deliver up to 1.8 million shells to Ukraine in 2025, Pavel says.

The initiative has significantly boosted Ukraine's artillery capabilities, improving the shell ratio from 1-to-10 in Russia's favor to 1-to-2, Czech President Petr Pavel said.

5:41 PM

Putin 'constantly' considers successors, has list of candidates, Russian leader says in documentary.

In an interview with pro-Russian state journalist Pavel Zarubin for the documentary, Putin confirmed he assesses the potential of each possible successor. "Yes, I do," he replied when asked directly.

4:51 PM

US to send refurbished Patriot air defense system from Israel to Ukraine, NYT reports.

According to the publication, Western allies are also discussing the logistics of supplying additional systems from Germany or Greece as Russia escalates its attacks across Ukraine.

4:25 PM

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Tortured journalist and Russia’s intensified assaults | Ukraine This Week.

The Kyiv Independent’s Anna Belokur dives into the top stories of this week from the intensifying Russian spring offensive to the shocking torture and murder of Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roschyna. Also, the long-gestating minerals deal has finally been signed, what is in it and is it a good deal for Ukraine?

4:06 PM

Field report

'I just hate the Russians' — Kyiv district recovers from drone strike as ceasefire remains elusive

2:43 PM

(Updated: May 4, 2025 3:51 pm)

Ukraine reportedly attacks Russian Strela electromechanical plant in Bryansk Oblast.

The Strela plant, located in Suzemka near the Ukrainian border, produces radar equipment, transformers, chokes, and other electronics for Russia's defense, aerospace, and electronics industries.

3:26 PM

Zelensky arrives in Czech Republic to discuss artillery, F-16 support.

Czech President Petr Pavel will host President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Prague Castle later in the afternoon, marking the Ukrainian leader's first visit to the country since July 2023.

2:41 PM

Russian 'Immortal Regiment' rally takes place in US capital, Ukrainian activists respond with counter-protest.

It was the first Immortal Regiment rally in the U.S. capital in six years. Ukrainian nationals staged a protest in response.

11:53 AM

4 killed, 30 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day.

"The Russians are calling for a ceasefire on May 9 while striking Ukraine every single day. This is top-level cynicism," President Volodymyr Zelensky said, commenting on the attacks.

1:53 AM

(Updated: May 4, 2025 11:08 am)

Russian drone attack on Kyiv injures 11 people, including 2 children, damages shopping mall.

Debris from the drones damaged houses and vehicles in several areas of the city, including the Shevchenkivskyi, Obolonskyi, and Svyatoshynskyi districts.

11:06 AM

Ukrainian sea drones down 2 Russian Su-30 jets near Novorossiysk, military intelligence chief says.

The operation marks the first time in history that fighter jets have been downed by unmanned boats. Initially, reports confirmed the destruction of only one jet, but Ukraine's military intelligence agency (HUR) chief, Kyrylo Budanov, later clarified that two aircraft were hit.

10:21 AM

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