Investigations

Investigation: Secret visits to Moscow by China’s military expose deep defense cooperation, military procurement deals

by Alisa YurchenkoDecember 3, 2025

Key findings: * After Russia launched its full-scale war against Ukraine, China decided to purchase Russian aircraft, combat vehicles, ammunition, and equipment to enhance its paratroopers. * Chinese officers and representatives of defense manufacturers have repeatedly visited Russia to inspect examples of weaponry and negotiate deals. * In 2023 and 2024, Beijing entered into several confidential contracts with Moscow to acquire Russian armaments, with the funds intended for Russian arms man

A network of nonprofits has raised millions in the name of sick Ukrainian children, but less than 1% reach the children.

Investigation: Sick Ukrainian children exploited in fraudulent charity campaigns linked to US, Israel

by Linda HouraniDecember 19, 2025

Russia is preparing Ukrainian children from occupied territories to fight in its war

by Olesia BidaOctober 25, 2025

Investigation: After occupying their land, Russia trains Ukrainian children for a lifetime of war

by Olesia BidaOctober 23, 2025

Rescue workers extinguish a forest fire near a shopping center in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on Sept. 17, 2024.

Wildfire has consumed vast chunks of Ukraine. Is Russia deliberately fueling the flames?

by Linda HouraniOctober 23, 2025

Kyiv Independent's documentary exposing Russia’s militarization of Ukrainian children

Kyiv Independent to present documentary exposing Russia’s militarization of Ukrainian children

by The Kyiv IndependentOctober 16, 2025

Ships accused of stealing Ukrainian grain linked to Assad regime front

by OCCRPOctober 16, 2025

Investigation: Top Russian defense industry boss tries to lift sanctions, spills own secrets instead

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Saturday, January 10

08:20 AM

Iraq to launch commission to prevent recruitment into Russian armed forces

Iraq is setting up a special government commission to investigate and prevent the recruitment of Iraqi youth to fight in Russia’s war against Ukraine, the "I Want to Live" project reported.

07:30 AM

Oil depot fire reported in Russia’s Volgograd Oblast following drone attack

Russian authorities in Volgograd Oblast reported a drone attack overnight on Jan. 10, that sparked a fire at an oil facility in the region’s Oktyabrsky district.

Saturday, January 10

12:33 AM

Russia will take over Greenland if US doesn't get there first, Trump claims

"We are going to do something with Greenland, whether they like it or not," Trump told reporters. "Because if we don't do it, Russia or China will take over Greenland, and we're not going to have Russia or China as a neighbor."

03:34 PM

US seizes Russian-linked shadow fleet tanker Olina, military confirms

The Olina, the fifth tanker seized by the U.S. in recent weeks, has previously been sanctioned for transporting Russian oil in violation of earlier restrictions.

10:46 PM

As Iran erupts, Washington threatens, and Moscow watches in silence

Over the past several years, Iran has witnessed a number of popular uprisings, varying in both scale and demands. The ongoing mass protest movement that swept across the country in the closing days of 2025, however, is seen as the one that may actually topple the country’s autocratic regime. The Jan. 8 demonstrations in Iran were the largest in years and more violent than many previous protests. A number of buildings were set ablaze, while protesters have been clear in their demands — "Death t

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei addresses the nation in a state television broadcast in Tehran, Iran, on June 18, 2025.

09:42 PM

'I'd take Putin,' UK Defense Sec says when asked which world leader he'd most like to kidnap

"This is a man who must be stopped," John Healey told the Kyiv Independent.

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Investigation: Secret visits to Moscow by China’s military expose deep defense cooperation, military procurement deals

Investigation: Sick Ukrainian children exploited in fraudulent charity campaigns linked to US, Israel

Russia is preparing Ukrainian children from occupied territories to fight in its war

Investigation: After occupying their land, Russia trains Ukrainian children for a lifetime of war

Wildfire has consumed vast chunks of Ukraine. Is Russia deliberately fueling the flames?

Kyiv Independent to present documentary exposing Russia’s militarization of Ukrainian children

Ships accused of stealing Ukrainian grain linked to Assad regime front

Investigation: Top Russian defense industry boss tries to lift sanctions, spills own secrets instead

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