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Oleshky evacuation begins but volunteer claims Russia already moved people outside of agreed terms
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.
How European politicians turn Ukrainian refugees into targets | Documentary
The Kyiv Independent’s new documentary investigates anti-Ukrainian aggression in Germany, the Czech Republic and Poland, the countries that have taken in the largest numbers of Ukrainian refugees since Feb. 24, 2022.
Controversial court ruling paves way for Russia's return to world ice hockey. European nations push back
The sports court's ruling means that Russia will be able to participate in a sweep of forthcoming ice hockey tournaments in Canada, Czechia, the U.S., and Germany.
Putin open to phone call with Zelensky, Ukraine suspects a Kremlin trap
The Kremlin is seeking to avoid a face-to-face meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin by proposing they speak by phone instead, the Kyiv Independent has learned. The apparent move comes as Kyiv insists the two leaders should meet in person to address the most pressing issues in negotiations, including Russia's territorial demands and security guarantees. Such a meeting would be their first since 2019. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters
Russia has damaged more than 800 Ukrainian energy assets since September
Russia has carried out more than 350 attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure since September, damaging more than 800 pieces of equipment, Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Friday.
Ukraine to co-found defense bank aimed at financing weapons production
Ukraine and eight partner countries plan to sign an agreement establishing a new international defense bank on Nov. 30, potentially opening another source of long-term financing for weapons production, the governments said in a joint statement published Oct. 29.
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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."
