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There is nothing apolitical about the scientists behind Russian weapons

A lunchtime drone attack on the head office of Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv's downtown on Sept. 28, 2026, might have come as a shock to scientists based outside the country. Unfortunately, for Ukrainian scientists, those who can be seen climbing down the ladders from the burning building, such attacks are part of the daily routine. As documented in the UNESCO report from 2024, over 30% of Ukraine's research infrastructure has been damaged by the Russian attacks, and its insti

Two men escape a fire at the National Academy of Sciences building after a Russian drone strike in Kyiv on Sept. 28, 2026.

Anne Applebaum on the contradiction of Trump’s support of Russia

Why is Putin pushing Trump to stop Ukraine’s strikes on Russian oil refineries? Historian and journalist Anne Applebaum argues that these attacks are putting real pressure on Moscow — and that Trump’s approach risks giving Russia more time to continue its war against Ukraine.

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The Kyiv Independent's Disinfo Check project aims to combat Russian disinformation and counter false narratives about Ukraine, Eastern Europe, and beyond. It is part of the Fighting Against Conspiracy and Trolls (FACT) project, an independent, non-partisan hub launched in mid-2025 under the umbrella of the EU Digital Media Observatory (EDMO).

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