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As Russia continues bombing Ukraine, international sports organizations embrace Moscow

by Chris PowersJuly 9, 2026

As Russia continues its war of conquest against Ukraine, causing thousands of deaths, international sports organizations are eyeing to welcome Russian athletes and teams back into international competition. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided to lift its suspension on Russian participation on July 7, provoking angry reactions from Ukraine and across Europe. Russia had been banned from participating in Olympic sports since 2022, following the start of its all-out war, and was furt

Russia issues veiled threats over Dutch PM's Kyiv Independent interview

by Martin FornusekJuly 10, 2026

Russia restates its maximalist war goals, despite Trump's renewed peace push

by Martin FornusekJuly 10, 2026

Russia bans diesel exports as Ukraine strikes start to bite

by Chris PowersJuly 8, 2026

Russian airstrikes on Zaporizhzhia kill 1, injure 29

by Sonya BandouilJuly 11, 2026

Ukraine war latest: Russian territorial advances slowed by more than half in 2026, Syrskyi says

by The Kyiv Independent news deskJuly 10, 2026

US Senator Graham claims White House backing for Russia sanctions bill

by Martin FornusekJuly 10, 2026

'Crimean Switch Off' — Ukrainian drones hit 13 more Russian vessels, 5 substations, Madyar says

by Tania MyronyshenaJuly 10, 2026

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Saturday, July 11

12:14 AM

Russian airstrikes on Zaporizhzhia kill 1, injure 29

A Russian airstrike struck civilian infrastructure in the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia on July 10, killing one person and injuring at least 29 others, regional governor Ivan Fedorov reported.

Friday, July 10

09:39 PM

Famous Ukrainian dissident writer to feature on new banknote

"He became a symbol of the unbreakable Ukrainian spirit and the embodiment of personal responsibility to the nation, the state, and future generations," National Bank Governor Andriy Pyshnyy said during a press briefing.

08:56 PM

Ukraine war latest: Russian territorial advances slowed by more than half in 2026, Syrskyi says

Ukraine's active defense operations reduced the pace of Russia's territorial advances by more than half during the first six months of 2026, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on July 10.

08:36 PM

US Senator Graham claims White House backing for Russia sanctions bill

The sanctions package " would give tools to President Trump to help end this war," U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham said on July 10.

08:22 PM

'Crimean Switch Off' — Ukrainian drones hit 13 more Russian vessels, 5 substations, Madyar says

The targets included 10 tankers, one dry cargo ship, one ferry, and one sea tug. He said all of the tankers had been identified as belonging to Russia's "shadow fleet" and were under international sanctions, Brovdi said.

07:46 PM

Zelensky invited to Coalition of the Willing meeting in France on July 13

The meeting will bring together at least 25 heads of state and government to renew the push for a ceasefire and peace talks, according to the Elysee Palace

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