Ukraine news
More from War
News Feed
Thursday, April 9
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,307,540 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,040 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Ukrainian drones reportedly strike oil pumping station in Russia's Krasnodar Krai
An oil pumping station in Krymsk, Krasnodar Krai, was struck by Ukrainian drones overnight on April 9, independent Telegram channel Astra reported.
Trump meets NATO chief as US mulls withdrawal from alliance
"This was a meeting between friends," Rutte said after the meeting, praising Trump's leadership. The administration is reportedly weighing a proposal to pull U.S. troops out of NATO member countries that did not support the war in Iran.
Thursday, April 9
Suspect in fatal stabbing of Ukrainian refugee deemed incompetent to stand trial
Decarlos Brown, the North Carolina man charged with the murder of 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska last summer, has been found incompetent to stand trial, according to court documents filed April 7. A key hearing in his case has been delayed to allow additional competency proceedings.
Russia summons Japanese ambassador over Ukraine drone deal
Moscow views Japanese firm Terra Drone's investment in the Ukrainian drone industry as "hostile," the Russian Foreign Ministry said on April 8.
New details, leaked audio show Hungary coordinating with Kremlin to stall Ukraine's EU accession
"Sometimes good-willed direct blackmailing is the best option," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov tells his Hungarian counterpart in one call as the EU convened to open accession negotiations for Ukraine.
About Ukraine
The Kyiv Independent delivers reliable news, context, and on-the-ground reporting from Ukraine. The largest country located entirely in Europe, Ukrainian territory covers 603,628 square kilometers (233,062 square miles), and is bordered by seven countries, namely Russia, Belarus, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, and Moldova. Ukraine traces its history back to the medieval state of Kyivan Rus.
Most Popular
1.
Zelensky said Kyiv wants THAAD as part of future security guarantees, but analysts question both the system’s usefulness for Ukraine and the likelihood of it being provided.
Editors' Picks
As Russian attacks on Ukraine's railways intensify, passenger trains now targets for drones
Investigation: Unmasking the anonymous hosts of 'Russians With Attitude,' a pro-war podcast popular with US far right
Drone warfare is tragically transforming humanitarian aid
