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Russia introduces bill to ban foreign state-funded organizations

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

The new proposed legislation would expand the list to include foreign state-funded organizations, such as media outlets like the BBC or Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL).

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Kyiv city administration illuminates its building with LGBTQ colors on Human Rights Day

by Toma Istomina December 11, 2021

The main building of the Kyiv City State Administration was illuminated with LGBTQ pride colors on the evening of Dec. 10, Human Rights Day. Initiated by two non-profit organizations, Amnesty International and KyivPride, the effort aimed to draw public attention to the pressing issue of homophobic and transphobic crimes in

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12:24 PM

'The US wants lasting peace' — Polish FM meets State Secretary Rubio.

Sikorski said their meeting was "substantial and cordial" and it "confirmed the durability of the Polish-American alliance," Polish RMF FM reported.

10:17 AM

Zelensky, Scholz discuss 'ways to achieve just peace' in Ukraine.

The phone call comes amid growing concerns in Kyiv and among European allies about Washington's shifting stance on the war.

9:29 AM

'Europe did more than the U.S.' — EU defense commissioner pushes back against Trump accusations

9:16 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 866,000 troops in Ukraine since Feb 24, 2022.

This number includes 1,140 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

7:43 AM

US threatens to shut off Starlink if Ukraine won't sign minerals deal, sources tell Reuters.

The U.S. first raised the prospect of shutting off Starlink service after Zelensky rejected the deal presented on Feb. 12. Starlink terminals are critical in securing Ukraine's battlefield communications.

6:38 AM

US proposes rival UN statement on Ukraine war, clashing with Kyiv, Europe, Reuters reports.

The new U.S. resolution mourns the casualties of the "Russia-Ukraine conflict" and "implores a swift end" to hostilities, according to a draft obtained by Reuters.

5:34 AM

EU preparing military aid package for Kyiv worth $20.9 billion, Bloomberg reports.

The additional military support would supply Kyiv with air defense systems, artillery ammunition, long-range missiles, and drones.

4:48 AM

Trump admits Russia attacked Ukraine.

"Russia attacked, but they shouldn't have let him attack," U.S. President Donald Trump said on Feb. 21, after previously blaming Ukraine for starting the war.

4:28 AM

US 'pretty close' to minerals deal with Ukraine, Trump claims.

"I think (the Ukrainians) want it. They feel good about it, and it's a significant — it's a big deal, but they want it, and it keeps us in that country, and they're very happy about it."

3:27 AM

Austria offers to host Ukraine peace negotiations, ambassador says.

Europe must participate in potential peace talks "not only because we are the biggest donors but because Ukraine is a European country fighting for our values and freedom," Austrian Ambassador to Ukraine Arad Benko said.

1:27 AM

One person killed in drone attack on Kyiv Oblast, warehouse on fire.

A 60-year-old man was killed at a railway crossing in Kyiv Oblast, amid a Russian drone attack on the region, the Kyiv Oblast Military Administration reported.

1:13 AM

Bulgarian parliament votes against deploying troops to Ukraine.

The Bulgarian parliament voted overwhelmingly in favor of a non-binding declaration on Feb. 21 that would seek to halt any deployment of military forces to Ukraine.

12:06 AM

Ukrainian, US officials negotiated throughout the night amid minerals deal dispute, Axios reports.

Ukrainian and U.S. officials negotiated a mineral deal all night into the morning on Feb. 21 amid a rift between the two nations over the agreement, Axios reported.

11:34 PM

91% of Ukrainians oppose peace talks without Ukraine's participation, poll finds.

A total of 91% of Ukrainians surveyed oppose peace negotiations between the U.S. and Russia without Ukraine's participation, a poll released on Feb. 21 by Ukrainian polling firm Rating suggests.

11:02 PM

Trump's Ukraine remarks 'shocking,' echo Russian narratives, German opposition leader says.

"This is the Russian narrative; this is how Putin has presented it for years, and I'm frankly shocked that Donald Trump has now apparently embraced it himself," German opposition leader and chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz said.

10:37 PM

Trump & Russia

How Trump is helping Putin achieve the original aim of his full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

10:24 PM

Ukraine periodically loses up to 40% of gas production due to Russian attacks, Reuters reports.

Russian strikes have repeatedly hit Ukraine’s gas infrastructure over the course of the war, reducing production by as much as 40% at certain periods following an attack.

10:08 PM