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Investigative Stories from Ukraine: Notorious pro-Russia MP tied to investment fund building homes in Ukraine

Investigative Stories from Ukraine: Notorious pro-Russia MP tied to investment fund building homes in Ukraine

by Daniil Ukhorskiy

Welcome to Investigative Stories from Ukraine, the Kyiv Independent's newsletter that walks you through the most prominent investigations of the past week. If you are fond of in-depth journalism that exposes war crimes, corruption, and abuse of power across state organizations in Ukraine and beyond, subscribe to our investigative newsletter.

Investigative Stories from Ukraine: Russian soldiers deliberately, systematically kill Ukrainian children

Investigative Stories from Ukraine: Russian soldiers deliberately, systematically kill Ukrainian children

by Daniil Ukhorskiy

Welcome to Investigative Stories from Ukraine, the Kyiv Independent's newsletter that walks you through the most prominent investigations of the past week. If you are fond of in-depth journalism that exposes war crimes, corruption, and abuse of power across state organizations in Ukraine and beyond, subscribe to our investigative newsletter.

Investigative Stories from Ukraine: Pro-Russian politicians under sanctions in US, EU – yet not in Ukraine

Investigative Stories from Ukraine: Pro-Russian politicians under sanctions in US, EU – yet not in Ukraine

by Daniil Ukhorskiy

Welcome to Investigative Stories from Ukraine, the Kyiv Independent's newsletter that walks you through the most prominent investigations of the past week. If you are fond of in-depth journalism that exposes war crimes, corruption and abuse of power across state organizations in Ukraine and beyond, subscribe to our investigative newsletter.

Investigative Stories from Ukraine: Russian oligarchs continue luxurious life in London despite sanctions

Investigative Stories from Ukraine: Russian oligarchs continue luxurious life in London despite sanctions

by Daniil Ukhorskiy

Welcome to Investigative Stories from Ukraine, the Kyiv Independent's newsletter that walks you through the most prominent investigations of the past week. If you are fond of in-depth journalism that exposes war crimes, corruption and abuse of power across state organizations in Ukraine and beyond, subscribe to our investigative newsletter.

Investigative Stories from Ukraine: Solar farms of top official’s brother operating in occupation receive millions from Ukraine’s budget

Investigative Stories from Ukraine: Solar farms of top official’s brother operating in occupation receive millions from Ukraine’s budget

by Daniil Ukhorskiy

Welcome to Investigative Stories from Ukraine, the Kyiv Independent's newsletter that walks you through the most prominent investigations of the past week. If you are fond of in-depth journalism that exposes war crimes, corruption and abuse of power across state organizations in Ukraine and beyond, subscribe to our investigative newsletter.

Investigative Stories from Ukraine: Journalists identify Russian commanders involved in July strikes on Odesa

Investigative Stories from Ukraine: Journalists identify Russian commanders involved in July strikes on Odesa

by Daniil Ukhorskiy

Welcome to Investigative Stories from Ukraine, the Kyiv Independent's newsletter that walks you through the most prominent investigations of the past week. If you are fond of in-depth journalism that exposes war crimes, corruption and abuse of power across state organizations in Ukraine and beyond, subscribe to our investigative newsletter.

Investigative Stories from Ukraine: Russia systematically abducts children, elderly, vulnerable

Investigative Stories from Ukraine: Russia systematically abducts children, elderly, vulnerable

by Alexander Khrebet

Welcome to Investigative Stories from Ukraine, the Kyiv Independent's newsletter that walks you through the most prominent investigations of the past week. If you are fond of in-depth journalism that exposes war crimes, corruption and abuse of power across state organizations in Ukraine and beyond, subscribe to our investigative newsletter.

Investigative Stories from Ukraine: Another Ukrainian judge’s Russian connections revealed

Investigative Stories from Ukraine: Another Ukrainian judge’s Russian connections revealed

by Anna Myroniuk

Welcome to Investigative Stories from Ukraine, the Kyiv Independent's newsletter that walks you through the most prominent investigations of the past week. If you are fond of in-depth journalism that exposes war crimes, corruption and abuse of power across state organizations in Ukraine and beyond, subscribe to our investigative newsletter.

Investigative Stories from Ukraine: EU’s inability to ramp up production behind acute ammunition shortages in Ukraine

Investigative Stories from Ukraine: EU’s inability to ramp up production behind acute ammunition shortages in Ukraine

by Alexander Khrebet

Welcome to Investigative Stories from Ukraine, the Kyiv Independent's newsletter that walks you through the most prominent investigations of the past week. If you are fond of in-depth journalism that exposes war crimes, corruption and abuse of power across state organizations in Ukraine and beyond, subscribe to our investigative newsletter.

Investigation: EU inability to ramp up production behind acute ammunition shortages in Ukraine

Investigation: EU inability to ramp up production behind acute ammunition shortages in Ukraine

by Anna Myroniuk

Editor's note: This investigation is a collaboration between the Kyiv Independent and partners, including The Investigative Desk, Lighthouse Reports, and Follow the Money (Netherlands), El Diario (Spain), Delfi (Estonia), and Libération (France). Key findings: * Over a year into Russia's full-scale war, neither Ukraine nor the EU has implemented any solid

OCCRP: Ukrainian grain exported through tax-avoiding ‘shell firms,’ robbing country of wartime revenue

OCCRP: Ukrainian grain exported through tax-avoiding ‘shell firms,’ robbing country of wartime revenue

Editor's note: This investigation was initially published by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project. It was reported with the support of Journalismfund Europe. As an OCCRP member center, The Kyiv Independent reposts it with permission. Reporters looked into who imported millions of euros of Ukrainian “black grain” into the

Investigative Stories from Ukraine: Journalists identify Russian brigade allegedly involved in Kakhovka dam explosion

Investigative Stories from Ukraine: Journalists identify Russian brigade allegedly involved in Kakhovka dam explosion

by Alexander Khrebet

Welcome to Investigative Stories from Ukraine, the Kyiv Independent's newsletter that walks you through the most prominent investigations of the past week. If you are fond of in-depth journalism that exposes war crimes, corruption and abuse of power across state organizations in Ukraine and beyond, subscribe to our investigative newsletter.

The Kyiv Independent: Opinion. Why it is important to conduct journalistic investigations during war (VIDEO)

The Kyiv Independent: Opinion. Why it is important to conduct journalistic investigations during war (VIDEO)

by Anna Myroniuk, Olena Makarenko

Kyiv Independent's Head of Investigations, Anna Myroniuk led an investigation highlighting the alleged misconduct in the International Legion, which won a European Press Prize this year. Read the second part of this investigation here. To support Anna's in-depth journalism that exposes war crimes, corruption and abuse of power in Ukraine

Investigative Stories from Ukraine: Massive leak reveals how Putin’s oligarchs evaded Western sanctions imposed due to Ukraine invasion

Investigative Stories from Ukraine: Massive leak reveals how Putin’s oligarchs evaded Western sanctions imposed due to Ukraine invasion

by Alexander Khrebet

Welcome to Investigative Stories from Ukraine, the Kyiv Independent's newsletter that walks you through the most prominent investigations of the past week. If you are fond of in-depth journalism that exposes war crimes, corruption and abuse of power across state organizations in Ukraine and beyond, subscribe to our investigative newsletter.

Investigative Stories from Ukraine: Journalists track down properties of Russian elites in Spain

Investigative Stories from Ukraine: Journalists track down properties of Russian elites in Spain

by Anna Myroniuk

Welcome to Investigative Stories from Ukraine, the Kyiv Independent's newsletter that walks you through the most prominent investigations of the past week. If you are fond of in-depth journalism that exposes war crimes, corruption and abuse of power across state organizations in Ukraine and beyond, subscribe to our investigative newsletter.

Investigative Stories from Ukraine: Journalists track wealthy Russians living, vacationing on French Riviera

Investigative Stories from Ukraine: Journalists track wealthy Russians living, vacationing on French Riviera

by Alexander Khrebet

Welcome to Investigative Stories from Ukraine, the Kyiv Independent's newsletter that walks you through the most prominent investigations of the past week. If you are fond of in-depth journalism that exposes war crimes, corruption and abuse of power across state organizations in Ukraine and beyond, subscribe to our investigative newsletter.

Investigative Stories from Ukraine: Journalists find Ukrainian politicians, officials vacationing in France during war

Investigative Stories from Ukraine: Journalists find Ukrainian politicians, officials vacationing in France during war

Welcome to Investigative Stories from Ukraine, the Kyiv Independent's newsletter that walks you through the most prominent investigations of the past week. If you are fond of in-depth journalism that exposes war crimes, corruption and abuse of power across state organizations in Ukraine and beyond, subscribe to our investigative newsletter.

Investigative Stories from Ukraine: State arms brokers failed to fulfill defense contracts worth $242 million amid war

Investigative Stories from Ukraine: State arms brokers failed to fulfill defense contracts worth $242 million amid war

by Anna Myroniuk

Welcome to Investigative Stories from Ukraine, the Kyiv Independent's newsletter that walks you through the most prominent investigations of the past week. If you are fond of in-depth journalism that exposes war crimes, corruption and abuse of power across state organizations in Ukraine and beyond, subscribe to our investigative newsletter.

Investigative Stories from Ukraine: Journalists map military facilities in Russian-occupied Crimea

Investigative Stories from Ukraine: Journalists map military facilities in Russian-occupied Crimea

by Anna Myroniuk

Welcome to Investigative Stories from Ukraine, the Kyiv Independent's newsletter that walks you through the most prominent investigations of the past week. If you are fond of in-depth journalism that exposes war crimes, corruption and abuse of power across state organizations in Ukraine and beyond, subscribe to our investigative newsletter.

Investigative Stories from Ukraine: Companies of Russian oligarch Fridman allegedly support Russian war effort in Ukraine

Investigative Stories from Ukraine: Companies of Russian oligarch Fridman allegedly support Russian war effort in Ukraine

by Anna Myroniuk

Welcome to Investigative Stories from Ukraine, the Kyiv Independent's newsletter that walks you through the most prominent investigations of the past week. If you are fond of in-depth journalism that exposes war crimes, corruption and abuse of power across state organizations in Ukraine and beyond, subscribe to our investigative newsletter.

Investigative Stories from Ukraine: Journalists find Russian servicemen allegedly responsible for launching missile killing colleague

Investigative Stories from Ukraine: Journalists find Russian servicemen allegedly responsible for launching missile killing colleague

by Anna Myroniuk

Welcome to Investigative Stories from Ukraine, the Kyiv Independent's newsletter that walks you through the most prominent investigations of the past week. If you are fond of in-depth journalism that exposes war crimes, corruption and abuse of power across state organizations in Ukraine and beyond, subscribe to our investigative newsletter.

Investigative Stories from Ukraine: Russia spies in EU with its embassies’ satellite dishes, media find

Investigative Stories from Ukraine: Russia spies in EU with its embassies’ satellite dishes, media find

by Alexander Khrebet

Welcome to Investigative Stories from Ukraine, the Kyiv Independent's newsletter that walks you through the most prominent investigations of the past week. If you are fond of in-depth journalism that exposes war crimes, corruption and abuse of power across state organizations in Ukraine and beyond, subscribe to our investigative newsletter.

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Biden seeks to cancel over $4.5 billion of Ukraine's debt.

"We have taken the step that was outlined in the law to cancel those loans, provide that economic assistance to Ukraine, and now Congress is welcome to take it up if they wish," U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said on Nov. 20.
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