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Evacuated Oleshky residents head to Anapa in Russia's Krasnodar Krai, Kyiv says
David Arakhamia, head of President Volodymyr Zelensky's parliamentary faction, said the Ukrainian delegation and residents evacuated from Oleshky were heading to Anapa in Russia's Krasnodar Krai. From there, they are expected to fly to Belarus before continuing by bus to Ukrainian-controlled territory, he added.
Investigation: The coordinated campaign to drive hate against Ukrainians in Central Europe
Ukrainians in the three EU countries that have taken in the largest numbers of Ukrainian refugees are increasingly facing aggression — from insults on public transport to knife attacks. Journalists at the Kyiv Independent analyzed tens of thousands of posts on X and found that the same narratives circulating online are picked up and amplified by popular local politicians. Editor's Note: The story is based on the documentary "Dealers of Hate," published by the Kyiv Independent's War Crimes Inves
Another round of peace-talk masquerade awaits Ukraine
The planned resumption of trilateral negotiations between Ukraine, Russia and the United States in Abu Dhabi in early November is already being presented in several Western capitals as evidence that diplomacy has regained its momentum, but a return to the negotiating table should not be confused with genuine progress toward peace. Unless the process confronts the fundamental obstacles to a durable settlement, it risks rewarding Russia for prolonging a war it has failed to win on its original te
Dealers of Hate: Kyiv Independent documentary investigates aggression against Ukrainians in Europe
The Kyiv Independent has released "Dealer of Hate," a new documentary by investigative reporter Danylo Mokryk that examines aggression against Ukrainians in the EU countries that took in the largest number of refugees following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
’Tis the season to shop Ukrainian: Kyiv Independent launches 2026 Holiday Gift Guide
The Kyiv Independent has launched its 2026 Holiday Gift Guide, a curated selection of 80 items from Ukrainian brands and creators that showcase the country's creativity, craftsmanship, and cultural heritage.
Zelensky to visit Istanbul on Oct. 31 to discuss Black Sea security situation, Turkey says
President Volodymyr Zelensky and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will reportedly discuss the security situation in the Black Sea and other developments related to Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine.
About Odesa Oblast
The region in Ukraine’s southwest covers 33,310 square kilometers (12,861 square miles) along Ukraine's Black Sea coast, with a population of approximately 2.4 million and Odesa city as its administrative center. Odesa Oblast borders Moldova to the west, and Romania across the delta of the Danube. Odesa Oblast serves as Ukraine's main maritime trade gateway and has faced repeated Russian missile and drone strikes targeting port infrastructure since the full-scale invasion began in February 2022.
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"I'm sending a sledgehammer message to shipping companies whose tankers are transporting illegal Russian diesel to our ports," Sen. Richard Blumenthal said. "Reverse course while there's still time."
