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This Week in Ukraine S2 E3 – Alarming campaign against free press in Ukraine

by Masha Lavrova, Olga Rudenko January 26, 2024

Episode 1 of Season 2 is dedicated to the recent attacks against journalists in Ukraine and the country's press freedom over the years.

Explainer

How Ukraine destroys Russia's Black Sea Fleet one ship at a time

by Francis Farrell, Liza Pyrozhkova January 26, 2024

At a time when the front line in Russia’s war against Ukraine has not moved much in the last year, success in the Black Sea has been a major silver lining for Ukraine’s military campaign. How does Ukraine manage to do that? The Kyiv Independent’s Francis Farrell

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This Week in Ukraine S2 E2 – Does Russia really want to negotiate peace?

by Masha Lavrova, Oleksiy Sorokin January 19, 2024

Season 2 Episode 2 is dedicated to Ukraine’s Peace Formula and the possibility of successful peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in 2024.

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This Week in Ukraine S2 E1 – Russia's economic war against Ukraine

by Masha Lavrova, Dominic Culverwell January 12, 2024

Season 2 Episode 1 is dedicated to foreign investment in Ukrainian business and what makes them critical to bolstering Ukraine’s economic front.

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American microchips are killing Ukrainians

by Oleksiy Sorokin, Olena Zashko January 11, 2024

Despite the West's effort to suffocate Russia's war machine through sanctions by banning export of crucial components, Western-made parts such as microchips are still found in Russian weapons. How did they end up there? Find out in our video.

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Famous Christmas carol you didn't know was Ukrainian

by Natalia Chekotun December 31, 2023

A simple 4-note motif, Carol of the Bells is one of the most iconic sounds of the Christmas season. But did you know it was born in Ukraine, with roots in ancient times? How did it reach the world and help Ukraine fight for independence?

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Ukrainian Christmas: Traditions and hope in the midst of war

by Olena Zashko, Masha Lavrova December 23, 2023

Join us as we explore what Christmas in Kyiv looks like during the war, witnessing the resilient spirit of Ukrainians coming together to infuse Christmas magic into the lives of those affected by the harsh realities of Russia's ongoing aggression.

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This Week in Ukraine Ep. 39 – After 2023, what's next for Ukraine?

by Anastasiia Lapatina, Oleksiy Sorokin, Francis Farrell December 22, 2023

Episode #39 is dedicated to Ukraine’s biggest events of 2023, and what to look forward to in 2024.

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This Week in Ukraine Ep. 38 – Is Ukraine ready for long war?

by Anastasiia Lapatina, Francis Farrell December 15, 2023

Episode #38 is dedicated to Ukraine’s failure to prepare its defensive lines for the long war.

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Honoring Ukrainian soldiers killed by Russia's war

by Natalia Chekotun December 12, 2023

Cemeteries all across Ukraine are filled with the country’s flags, marking the graves of fallen Ukrainian soldiers who took up arms to resist the Russian invasion and paid the ultimate price. Join us in honoring their courage and dedication.

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This Week in Ukraine Ep. 37 – What's behind the crisis at Ukraine-Poland border?

by Anastasiia Lapatina, Liliane Bivings December 8, 2023

Episode #37 is dedicated to the trucker protests that have been blockading several border crossings at Ukraine-Poland border for over a month.

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Inside a prison where Russia tortured Ukrainian POWs. Investigation by the Kyiv Independent

by Yevheniia Motorevska, Vitalii Havura December 7, 2023

Among the Russian camps for Ukrainian prisoners of war, the most notorious one is Olenivka, in Russian-occupied Donetsk Oblast. This prison-turned-camp became infamous due to reports of abuse and torture inflicted upon its prisoners. Who runs this prison?

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How Russia's war changed everyday life in Ukraine's capital

by Daria Shulzhenko, Olena Zashko, Anna Yakutenko December 6, 2023

What is it like living in Kyiv during the war? We at the Kyiv Independent often hear this question from our friends and readers abroad. In this video, our reporter, Daria Shulzhenko, will guide you through everyday life in the Ukrainian capital amidst the full-scale invasion.

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This Week in Ukraine Ep. 36 – Is Ukraine losing the war?

by Anastasiia Lapatina, Francis Farrell December 1, 2023

Episode #36 is dedicated to the dark new phase in Russia’s war, and why the possibility of losing is once again a risk for Ukraine.

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This Week in Ukraine Ep. 35 – What is behind Defense Ministry's overhaul?

by Anastasiia Lapatina, Igor Kossov November 24, 2023

Episode #35 is dedicated to the wave of personnel replacements in Ukraine's Ministry of Defense and the military.

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This Week in Ukraine Ep. 34 – What's wrong with Hungary?

by Anastasiia Lapatina, Oleksiy Sorokin November 17, 2023

Episode #34 is dedicated to why Hungary's pro-Russian government is blocking Ukraine's European integration.

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Explaining Polish trucker protests at Ukrainian border

by Dominic Culverwell, Olena Zashko November 10, 2023

Polish truckers are blocking three border crossings with Ukraine, protesting the unrestricted access for Ukrainian truck drivers entering Poland. The blockade has caused major delays for cargo carriers and threatens Polish-Ukrainian relations.

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This Week in Ukraine Ep. 33 – Ukraine makes “substantial progress” in its EU bid

by Anastasiia Lapatina, Anastasiia Malenko November 10, 2023

Episode #33 is dedicated to Ukraine’s recent successes in its decade-long journey towards the European Union.

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This Week in Ukraine Ep. 32 – How Russia is losing superiority in the Black Sea

by Anastasiia Lapatina, Francis Farrell November 3, 2023

Episode #32 is dedicated to Ukraine's surprising successes in the Black Sea.

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This Week in Ukraine Ep. 31 – Why murderers of EuroMaidan protestors still enjoy impunity

by Anastasiia Lapatina, Oleg Sukhov October 27, 2023

Episode #31 is dedicated to the disappointing outcome of the trial against riot police officers who murdered unarmed protestors during Ukraine's EuroMaidan revolution in 2014.

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Inside a Russian POW camp in Ukraine

by Alexander Khrebet, Liza Pyrozhkova, Olena Zashko October 26, 2023

Ukraine keeps locations of Russian prisoner of war detention centers a secret. The Kyiv Independent got exclusive access to a Russian POW camp in western Ukraine, providing a glimpse into the daily life of captured soldiers.

Explainer

Understanding Russia's offensive on Avdiivka

by Francis Farrell, Olena Zashko, Anna Yakutenko October 26, 2023

The Russian offensive in Avdiivka has been an undisputed failure so far. Russian gains have amounted to little more than a handful of treelines on the flanks. The Kyiv Independent's Francis Farrell explains how it happened and what to expect in the future.

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Putin's youth army: How Russia is turning kids into soldiers

by Iryna Matviyishyn, Olena Zashko October 25, 2023

From alternative history at school to training in combat skills, Moscow has employed its military-patriotic education both on Russian and Ukrainian children in occupied territories.

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Should Ukraine draft women alongside men?

by Natalia Chekotun, Olena Zashko October 25, 2023

Almost 43,000 women are now serving in Ukraine's military, according to the country’s Defense Ministry. They volunteered to fight, as unlike with men, there is no obligatory conscription for women in Ukraine.

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This Week in Ukraine Ep. 30 – ATACMS, and Russia's offensive on Avdiivka

by Anastasiia Lapatina, Francis Farrell October 20, 2023

Episode #30 is dedicated to recent front-line updates, including Ukraine's first use of ATACMS and Russia's offensive on Avdiivka.

Explainer

Ukraine uses ATACMS. Will it change the war?

by Oleksiy Sorokin, Olena Zashko, Anna Yakutenko October 19, 2023

Oleksiy Sorokin, deputy chief editor of the Kyiv Independent, explains how the ATACMS provided to Ukraine work, how they differ from other long-range missiles, and what will now change on the battlefield.

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Polish opposition wins election. What does this mean for Poland, Ukraine, and EU?

by Oleksiy Sorokin, Olena Zashko October 17, 2023

Parliamentary elections were held in Poland on Oct. 15, with the opposition receiving 53% of the total vote. After eight years of conservative rule, the liberal pro-EU opposition will have a chance to form a government.

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This Week in Ukraine Ep. 29 – Is support for Ukraine declining worldwide?

by Anastasiia Lapatina, Oleksiy Sorokin October 13, 2023

Episode #29 is dedicated to the risk of declining support for Ukraine around the world.

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Ukrainian soldiers reclaim their lives at rehabilitation center

by Iryna Matviyishyn October 13, 2023

Ruslan Lysenko and Serhii Kopyshchyk are among those who have taken on the challenge of getting back on their feet by obtaining prostheses at the Superhumans Center near Lviv. Watch their journey.

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Ukraine’s most powerful oligarchs: Where are they now? (VIDEO)

by Natalia Chekotun, Olena Zashko October 10, 2023

Since Ukraine proclaimed its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, a large share of its industries has been controlled by oligarchs like Rinat Akhmetov, Victor Pinchuk, Petro Poroshenko, Ihor Kolomoisky, Viktor Medvedchuk and Dmytro Firtash.

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This Week in Ukraine Ep. 28 – Why Ukraine has a problem with Elon Musk

by Anastasiia Lapatina, Masha Lavrova October 6, 2023

Episode #28 is dedicated to Elon Musk and his stained reputation in Ukraine.

Explainer

Does Ukraine need NATO or does NATO need Ukraine?

by Iryna Matviyishyn October 4, 2023

Throughout Russia's brutal war, Ukraine has actively sought assurances from NATO regarding its future membership in the Alliance. Why does Ukraine aspire to be a part of NATO? What are the prospects for this accession, and how might NATO also benefit from it?

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From Ukraine envoy to Orban's ally: Who will sit on papal throne

8:44 PM

(Updated: April 27, 2025 9:39 am)

'Ukrainian agent' detained in car bombing of Russian general in Moscow, FSB claims.

Ignat Kuzin was detained for allegedly planting a bomb that killed a senior Russian general, Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said on April 26, alleging that Kuzin is a Ukrainian agent.

9:10 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 948,640 troops in Ukraine since Feb 24, 2022.

The number includes 1,030 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

6:53 AM

Ukrainian partisans sabotage railway in occupied Luhansk Oblast, group claims.

The sabotage operation disrupted Russian supply lines and led to delays in the delivery of equipment and spare parts, the partisan group Atesh claimed on April 27.

5:47 AM

Russia training to integrate motorcycles into summer offensive in Ukraine, ISW says.

Training footage indicates that Russia may be developing "a tactical doctrine for systematic offensive motorcycle usage," the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) said on April 26.

3:56 AM

Ukraine still operating in Kursk Oblast, monitoring group says.

Ukrainian troops face a difficult situation in Kursk, but the Kremlin's announcement was "a fake," the monitoring service DeepState reported on April 26.

3:00 AM

Republican senator calls for secondary tariffs on Russian energy buyers.

"As to additional sanctions on Putin's Russia, I have bipartisan legislation with almost 60 cosponsors that would put secondary tariffs on any country that purchases Russian oil, gas, uranium, or other products," U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham said on April 26.

1:57 AM

McDonald's applies to register trademark in Russia.

The company does not plan to re-enter the Russian market, but wants to "prevent third-party businesses" from taking advantage of the brand, McDonald's said in a statement.

1:01 AM

Trump won't abandon Ukraine peace process, Estonian president says.

In a conversation following Pope Francis's funeral, Trump promised to "do everything" to maintain peace negotiations, Estonian President Alar Karis said.

11:39 PM

Zelensky meets Vatican state secretary on sidelines of Pope Francis's funeral.

President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Vatican State Secretary Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Cardinal Matteo Zuppi on the sidelines of Pope Francis's funeral on April 26.

10:25 PM

Zelensky meets von der Leyen following funeral of Pope Francis.

"You can count on our support at the negotiating table to achieve a just and lasting peace," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.

3:31 PM

(Updated: April 26, 2025 7:29 pm)

Zelensky meets France's Macron, UK's Starmer, Italy's Meloni on sidelines of Pope Francis's funeral.

The diplomatic meetings come after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met privately with U.S. President Donald Trump at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican earlier on April 26.

9:44 PM

(Updated: April 26, 2025 6:00 pm)

War analysis

Front-line situation not severe enough for Ukraine to be forced to accept Trump's deal, experts say

5:59 PM

Russia lost over 62,400 soldiers in Kursk operation, Ukraine says.

The Russian military had lost 62,400 soldiers in Kursk Oblast since the start of the Ukrainian army's military operation there last year, Ukraine's General Staff said on April 26.

5:49 PM

Ukrainian high jumper Mahuchikh wins first stage of Diamond League in China.

Mahuchikh won the most prestigious commercial athletics competition with a jump of 1.97 meters, beating her main rivals - Australians Nicola Olislagers and Eleanor Patterson, who won silver and bronze at the 2024 Olympics.

5:32 PM

US rejects Russian demand for Ukraine's full withdrawal from partially occupied oblasts, NYT reports.

The United States considers the demand an "unreasonable and unachievable" condition, a source told the New York Times.

5:06 PM

'He's just tapping me along' — Trump admits Putin may not be interested in ending war on Ukraine.

Russian missile attacks on Ukrainian cities and towns signal that the Russian leader may not be interested in ending the war, U.S. President Donald Trump said on April 26, again threatening sanctions.

4:47 PM

Putin ready for talks with Ukraine 'without preconditions,' Kremlin says.

Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed for the U.S. his readiness to launch negotiations with Ukraine without preconditions, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on April 26, state news agency TASS reported.

4:25 PM

Russian military helicopter violates Polish airspace to probe air defenses, Poland says.

The helicopter was tracked by Polish military radar systems and civilian systems of the Polish Air Navigation Services Agency over Poland's territorial waters in the Baltic Sea.

3:51 PM

Interpol investigates Russian company for human trafficking over African workers in Tatarstan drone factory.

Since launching in 2022, Alabuga Start has recruited around 350 women from over 40 countries to work in Alabuga Special Economic Zone in Russia's Republic of Tatarstan and aims to bring 8,500 more this year, according to Bloomberg.

2:06 PM

(Updated: April 26, 2025 3:10 pm)

Kyiv denies Russia’s claim of Kursk Oblast recapture, as Moscow confirms North Korea role.

Russian forces have fully retaken the territory of Kursk Oblast, the Russian border region partially held by Ukraine since last August, the Kremlin claims.

2:53 PM

Most online services restored in Ukraine after data center outage, no signs of cyberattack.

De Novo CEO Maksym Ahieiev emphasized that there were "no signs of hacking or external interference," and the outage was due to a "combination of technical factors."

2:40 PM

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