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Ukraine war latest: Zelensky suggests ending 'hot phase' of war in exchange for NATO membership without occupied territories

Ukraine war latest: Zelensky suggests ending 'hot phase' of war in exchange for NATO membership without occupied territories

by The Kyiv Independent news desk

Key developments on Nov. 29: * Zelensky suggests ending 'hot phase' of war in exchange for NATO membership without occupied territories * Ukraine hits oil depot in Rostov Oblast, destroys Buk radar station in Russian-occupied territory, Kyiv claims * Syrskyi orders deployment of more reserves to Pokrovsk, Kurakhove directions in Donetsk Oblast * Zelensky

Ukraine war latest: Russia's large-scale attack strikes a 'massive blow' at Ukraine's energy system

Ukraine war latest: Russia's large-scale attack strikes a 'massive blow' at Ukraine's energy system

by The Kyiv Independent news desk

Key developments on Nov. 28: * Russia's large-scale attack strikes a 'massive blow' at Ukraine's energy system * 'Putin wants to escalate' before Trump takes office — Zelensky hits back at Oreshnik threats * Ukraine destroys Russian $5 million radar system in Crimea, military intelligence claims * Netherlands hands over 3 Patriot air defense launchers

Ukraine war latest: The Economist estimates 60,000-100,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed in full-scale war

Ukraine war latest: The Economist estimates 60,000-100,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed in full-scale war

by The Kyiv Independent news desk

Key developments on Nov. 27: * The Economist estimates 60,000-100,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed in full-scale war * Russia claims Ukraine's drones, missiles attacked Crimea, explosion reported near airfield * Ukrainian soldiers repel attempted Russian attack in Zaporizhzhia sector, National Guard commander says * Trump nominates retired General Keith Kellogg for Ukraine peace

Ukraine war latest: Russia launches record 188 drones against Ukraine overnight, Air Force says

Ukraine war latest: Russia launches record 188 drones against Ukraine overnight, Air Force says

by The Kyiv Independent news desk

Key developments on Nov. 26: * Russia launches record 188 drones against Ukraine overnight, Air Force says * Russian Defense Ministry admits that Ukraine hit airbase in Kursk Oblast with ATACMS * Russia's advance in Ukraine fastest since early 2022, analysts claim * Russian soldiers suspected of executing 5 Ukrainian POWs near Pokrovsk * UK

Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian drones reportedly hit oil depot in Russia's Kaluga Oblast

Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian drones reportedly hit oil depot in Russia's Kaluga Oblast

by The Kyiv Independent news desk

Key developments on Nov. 25: * Ukrainian drones hit oil depot in western Russia's Kaluga Oblast, source says * Ukraine can strike Russian territory with ATACMS missiles, White House confirms * Russian missile attacks on central Kharkiv, Odesa injures dozens * Ukraine's 3rd Brigade says it liberated Kharkiv Oblast village, took POWs * Ukraine developing

Ukraine war latest: Ukraine has lost over 40% of territory previously gained in Kursk incursion, Reuters reports

Ukraine war latest: Ukraine has lost over 40% of territory previously gained in Kursk incursion, Reuters reports

by The Kyiv Independent news desk

Key developments on Nov. 23-24: * Ukraine has lost over 40% of territory previously gained in Kursk incursion, Reuters reports * West should 'not set red lines' on providing military support for Ukraine, French foreign minister says * Russia attacked Ukraine with over 800 KAB bombs, 460 drones, 20 missiles this week, Zelensky

Ukraine war latest: Russia likely used ballistic missile from 'Kedr' complex to strike Dnipro, intelligence says

Ukraine war latest: Russia likely used ballistic missile from 'Kedr' complex to strike Dnipro, intelligence says

by The Kyiv Independent news desk

Key developments on Nov. 22: * Russia likely used ballistic missile from 'Kedr' complex to strike Dnipro, intelligence says * Russia plans to launch mass production of Oreshnik missile, Putin says * North Korea received anti-aircraft missiles, oil from Russia in exchange for troops, reports say * Russia has deployed nearly 60,000 troops

Ukraine war latest: Russia launched new 'Oreshnik' intermediate-range ballistic missile against Ukraine, Putin claims

Ukraine war latest: Russia launched new 'Oreshnik' intermediate-range ballistic missile against Ukraine, Putin claims

by The Kyiv Independent news desk

Key developments on Nov. 21: * Russia used new 'Oreshnik' intermediate-range ballistic missile against Ukraine, Putin says * Ukrainian UAVs reportedly strike Russian border regions, industrial facility hit * Hungary deploys air defenses near Ukraine, cites war escalation after US allows strikes in Russia * Russian troops suspected of executing Ukrainian POWs in Kursk

Ukraine war latest: Ukraine reportedly uses ATACMS on Russian territory for first time; Zelensky presents resilience plan

Ukraine war latest: Ukraine reportedly uses ATACMS on Russian territory for first time; Zelensky presents resilience plan

by The Kyiv Independent news desk

Key developments on Nov. 19: * Ukraine used ATACMS on Russian territory for first time, according to Moscow, media * Russia claims to capture village near Kurakhove, Kyiv hasn't confirmed * Putin approves Russia's updated nuclear doctrine * Over 50,000 Ukrainian recruits have received training in UK * Denmark to provide over $137 million

Ukraine war latest: Russia hits residential area in Odesa, kills 10, injures 55

Ukraine war latest: Russia hits residential area in Odesa, kills 10, injures 55

by The Kyiv Independent news desk

Key developments on Nov. 18: * Russian missile attack on Odesa hits residential area, kills 10, injures 55 * US aims to 'provoke further escalation' — Kremlin comments on long-range strikes * Scholz's stance on Taurus unchanged despite US permission on long-range strikes * Turkish president to propose freezing Ukraine front line, Bloomberg reports * Zelensky

Ukraine war latest: Russia launches one of the largest aerial strikes on Ukraine, energy grid damage

Ukraine war latest: Russia launches one of the largest aerial strikes on Ukraine, energy grid damage

by The Kyiv Independent news desk

Key developments on Nov. 16-17: * Russia launches one of the largest aerial strikes on Ukraine, targets energy grid * EU has 'convincing' evidence of reported Chinese attack drone production for Russia, media reports * Russia producing thermobaric drones, capable of causing 'terrifying' civilian harm, AP reports * Ukrainian partisans say they sabotaged railway

Ukraine war latest: Scholz calls Putin, discusses war in Ukraine; Drone attack reported in Russia's Krasnodar region

Ukraine war latest: Scholz calls Putin, discusses war in Ukraine; Drone attack reported in Russia's Krasnodar region

by The Kyiv Independent news desk

Key developments on Nov. 15: * Scholz condemns war, urges Russia to negotiate with Ukraine in first call with Putin in nearly 2 years * Drone attack reported in Russia's Krasnodar region, explosions heard near military airfield * Russian troops plant flag at border in Chernihiv Oblast, Border Guard says no major offensive

Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian drone strikes oil depot in Russia; Ukrainian volunteers in Poland sign contracts with Armed Forces

Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian drone strikes oil depot in Russia; Ukrainian volunteers in Poland sign contracts with Armed Forces

by The Kyiv Independent news desk

Key developments on Nov. 12: * Ukrainian drone strikes oil depot in Russia's Belgorod Oblast, local official claims * Russia deploys assault groups to Zaporizhzhia Oblast, military says * Ukraine's 2025 budget includes $1.3 billion for weapons production, minister says * Ukrainian volunteers in Poland sign contracts with Armed Forces * British PM Starmer

Ukraine war latest: Ukraine launches largest drone attack on Moscow; Russian casualties reached record high in October

Ukraine war latest: Ukraine launches largest drone attack on Moscow; Russian casualties reached record high in October

by The Kyiv Independent news desk

Key developments on Nov. 9-10: * Ukrainian forces launch largest drone attack on Moscow * Russian casualties reached record high in October, UK defense minister says * Russia set to launch 50,000-strong offensive in Kursk Oblast, including North Koreans, NYT reports * Trump urges Putin to avoid escalation in Ukraine, WP reports Russian

Ukraine war latest: Kyiv confirms first battles between Ukrainian and North Korean soldiers in Kursk Oblast

Ukraine war latest: Kyiv confirms first battles between Ukrainian and North Korean soldiers in Kursk Oblast

by The Kyiv Independent news desk

Key developments on Nov. 5: * Umerov confirms first battles between Ukrainian and North Korean soldiers in Kursk Oblast * Ukrainian Legion in Poland reportedly receives over 500 applications in a month * North Korean military involvement in Russia's war to be met with 'coordinated response,' G7 foreign ministers say * 'Zelensky wants

Ukraine war latest: Ukraine facing one of Russia's 'most powerful' offensives since start of all-out war

Ukraine war latest: Ukraine facing one of Russia's 'most powerful' offensives since start of all-out war

by The Kyiv Independent news desk

Key developments on Nov.2-3: * Ukraine facing one of Russia's 'most powerful' offensives since start of all-out war, Syrskyi says * North Korean soldiers sent to Ukrainian border equipped with standard infantry weapons, military intelligence says * Locations of Ukrainian weapons systems revealed on Google Maps, official says * Russia launched around 900

Ukraine war latest: US won't impose new limitations on Ukraine's use of American weapons if North Korea enters war, Pentagon says

Ukraine war latest: US won't impose new limitations on Ukraine's use of American weapons if North Korea enters war, Pentagon says

by The Kyiv Independent news desk

Key developments on Oct. 28: * Russia strikes downtown Kharkiv with FAB-500 bomb, damages key landmark * US won't impose new restrictions on Ukraine's use of American weapons if North Korea joins war, Pentagon says * 650,000 Russian soldiers have been killed or wounded in war against Ukraine, Zelensky says * Trump plans

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8:00 AM

Trump has consulted Hungary's Orban on Ukraine war, sources tell RFE/RL.

Hungarian government sources said that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump sought Viktor Orban’s opinion on strategies to end the Ukraine war. Orban, known for his close ties with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Trump, has openly criticized EU aid for Ukraine and obstructed sanctions against Moscow.
9:32 PM

CERN ends cooperation with Russian institutes.

The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) on Nov. 30 officially cut ties with research institutes in Russia, following a decision to allow the cooperation agreement to expire in light of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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