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Central bank demands Sense Bank CEO's dismissal amid corruption probe, ministry disagrees
The same day, the High Anti-Corruption Court set Hr 15 million bail for Sense Bank CEO Oleksiy Stupak but rejected prosecutors’ request to hold him in custody.
Russian drones strike central Kyiv, at least 13 injured
Russian drones damage university, residential building, and a medical facility
Is the CIA's Moscow visit a sign of a coming Russian provocation in the Baltics?
One can only speculate about the real purpose of the CIA director's unexpected visit to Moscow. The fragments fed to the media may be accurate, partly accurate, or deliberately misleading. Washington's reasons for talking to Russia extend far beyond Ukraine and the Baltic states, although the latter matter more immediately as they are NATO allies. Moreover, Moscow's global activity gives Washington many other issues to address. Russia's power and reach have diminished since its full-scale inv
Who has the upper hand in Ukraine’s evolving drone war?
In this interview, the Kyiv Independent's Francis Farrell speaks with “Schweiger,” a Ukrainian drone operator from the Signum UAV Battalion of Ukraine's 59th Separate Assault Brigade – one of the country's pioneering FPV drone units.
Shootout between SBU and HUR in Kyiv during investigation of Russian FSB plot
The FSB aimed to attack a Russian opposition figure that had come to Kyiv for Ukraine's independence day
Zelensky announces new air alert system as Russia strikes Kyiv for seventh consecutive day
The two-tier system is designed to allow more predictability amid relentless Russian airstrikes.
About Patriot Air Defense System
The Patriot is an advanced American air defense system capable of intercepting ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and aircraft at ranges exceeding 150 kilometers (93 miles). Ukraine received multiple Patriot batteries from the United States and European partners from 2023 onwards for defense against Russian missile attacks. Patriots have successfully intercepted Russian Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and other advanced Russian weapons targeting Ukrainian cities.
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Mykhailo Fedorov said he is seeking backing from venture capitalists, private investors, and U.S. technology companies for a fund that would invest in Ukrainian defense startups and create new companies focused on battlefield technologies.
