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Ukrainian, Azerbaijani ministers meet in Uzhhorod for energy talks
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Ukrainian, Azerbaijani ministers meet in Uzhhorod for energy talks

"Our countries are united by a shared strategic vision for the region’s future — one in which reliable energy routes, modern infrastructure, a strong industrial sector, and successful businesses can be developed," Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal said.
Ukraine war latest: Kyiv suffers worst water outage of full-scale war after mass Russian assault
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Ukraine war latest: Kyiv suffers worst water outage of full-scale war after mass Russian assault

Key developments on Nov. 4: * Russian strikes cause Kyiv's worst water outage of full-scale war * 'Insane attack' — Death toll from Russian strike on Komyshuvakha rises to 40 as search operation enters 3rd day * 'Security guarantees must be ironclad' — Zelensky speaks to Trump's envoys ahead of trilateral peace talks * Russia has capacity to produce over 200 ballistic, cruise missiles per month, Ukraine's military intelligence says * Russian attacks kill 6, injure 50 across Ukraine over pa
From Oleshky to the White House: Who is Dmytro Lubinets, Ukraine's ombudsman?
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From Oleshky to the White House: Who is Dmytro Lubinets, Ukraine's ombudsman?

For Ukraine's Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets, the evacuation of civilians from Oleshky has been a significant humanitarian achievement. Lubinets played a key role in evacuating residents from the Russian-occupied city in Kherson Oblast in late October, earning praise from people who had endured nearly five years of occupation. "Lubinets will now be a hero in Oleshky," Nina Hurova, who was evacuated with her family on Oct. 31, told the Kyiv Independent. The operation was made possible by a local ce
Moldova outpaces Ukraine on new EU membership roadmap

Moldova outpaces Ukraine on new EU membership roadmap

Ukraine and Moldova are both expected to make strides toward EU membership next year, even as Chisinau outpaces Kyiv on reforms, according to accession roadmaps published by the European Commission on Nov. 4. The news comes as the EU presents its long-anticipated verdict on the accession efforts of its four most advanced candidates: Ukraine, Moldova, Montenegro, and Albania. So far, EU countries have agreed to advance Kyiv's and Chisinau's bids in tandem since they applied for membership in 20
EU says Ukraine must speed up rule of law reforms to meet accession goals

EU says Ukraine must speed up rule of law reforms to meet accession goals

The EU is championing Ukraine's future membership louder than ever, but its Nov. 4 annual report on the state of Kyiv's integration process makes clear that the country must get serious about the rule of law. In this year's annual reports on the progress of EU candidate countries towards membership, Ukraine was singled out by the European Commission as a "frontrunner," along with Moldova, Montenegro, and Albania, leapfrogging long-time candidates such as Serbia. "Ukraine has shown steadfast co
And still, they plant: Ukraine's front-line farmers rebuild their businesses against all odds
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And still, they plant: front-line farmers rebuild their businesses against all odds

Russian forces have repeatedly struck the dairy farm of 70-year-old Volodymyr Starychenko in Krolevets, Sumy Oblast, since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. At times, Starychenko has wondered whether it makes sense to rebuild at all. With help from an international aid program, he keeps working, tending to his cattle and crops. Sumy Oblast, bordering Russia, faces frequent missile and drone strikes. For farmers here, every day means working under the threat of attack. In late 2024,