Ukraine expected to reopen one airport by end of January 2025
President Volodymyr Zelensky insists that Boryspil International Airport be opened first.
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Russian airstrike against Zaporizhzhia kills 1, injures 10, damages hospital
Russia struck Zaporizhzhia five times using guided aerial bombs. The attack hit several residential buildings and a hospital, Governor Ivan Fedorov said.
Peace cannot be bought by weakness, Zelensky says at Budapest summit
"Peace is a reward only for the strong," President Zelensky said.
West must negotiate war's end based on 'current realities,' Shoigu says
The West should recognize that Russia is currently winning the war against Ukraine and therefore start negotiations, Sergei Shoigu, secretary of Russia's Security Council, said on Nov. 8, as the Russian state news agency TASS reported.
5 Ukraine stories you might've missed because of US election
As the world waited with bated breath for the result of the U.S. elections, Russia's war against Ukraine did not relent. Donald Trump's sweeping victory no doubt spells an uncertain future for the besieged country. But Russia's grinding advances in Donbas, drone attacks, and yet more allegations of war
Zelensky arrives in Hungary for European Political Community Summit
The fifth meeting of the European Political Community will focus on Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and the ongoing escalation in the Middle East, among other things.
Opinion: 3 ways Trump’s return to power could unfold for Ukraine
Donald Trump should be pleased. Not only is he on his way back to the White House, but he could return as one of the most powerful U.S. presidents in decades: The Supreme Court aligns with his vision, the Republican Party has been reshaped around loyalty, and both the
Kyiv-born former US soldier, Trump whistleblower, elected to US Congress
Eugene Vindman, a retired U.S. soldier who gained prominence for his role as a whistleblower against then-President Donald Trump along with his twin brother Alexander, won the election to the House of Representatives in Virginia, the Associated Press reported on Nov. 6.
South Korea 'not ruling out' supplying arms to Ukraine, president says
"Now, depending on the level of North Korean involvement, we will gradually adjust our support strategy in phases," South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol told the media. "This means we are not ruling out the possibility of providing weapons."
Ukraine may have targeted Iranian weapon supply routes in Dagestan strike, media suggests
Although the precise consequences of the Ukrainian attack are difficult to establish, the recent strike is still "significant in several ways," the War Zone's experts said.
Ukrainian PM hopes for 'clear and quick' steps by Trump on Ukraine
"We understand that the U.S.'s core value is the protection of democracy, the protection of democratic values. This remains unchanged, regardless of the elections," Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal commented.
Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 2, injure 13 over past day
Russia launched a mass drone attack on Kyiv, injuring two people. The air raid alert in Ukraine's capital lasted eight hours, while the air defenses shot down over 30 UAVs.
Trump's team mulls postponing Ukraine's NATO membership for at least 20 years, WSJ reports
One idea within U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's team for ending Russia's war involves delaying Kyiv's NATO membership for at least 20 years in exchange for continued arms supplies, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Nov. 6, citing three sources close to Trump.
Trump, South Korean president discuss North Korean troops joining Russia's war
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol held a phone call on Nov. 7 after the former won the U.S. presidential election, discussing future cooperation.
General Staff: Russia has lost 704,300 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,400 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Updated: Russian drone attack on Kyiv damages buildings, causes fires in five districts
Russia launched a drone attack on Kyiv overnight on Nov. 6, striking a residential building as well as an auto repair shop in the capital, the Kyiv City Military Administration reported.
Biden administration rushing to deliver $6 billion in remaining aid to Ukraine ahead of Trump's inauguration, Politico reports
Two administration officials told Politico that the White House plans to expedite the weapons delivery amid concerns that a future Trump administration would halt weapons shipments before they reach Kyiv.
Zelensky says he had 'excellent phone conversation' with Trump after US election
President Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone call with President-elect Donald Trump on Nov. 6 to congratulate him on his presidential election victory, Zelensky said on social media.
Germany's governing coalition collapses as Scholz fires Finance Minister
In his statement following the dismissal, Scholz partly justified the decision by noting that he had asked Lindner to relax spending rules to allow increased aid for Ukraine, but Lindner refused.
Ukraine, US have 'potential for stronger cooperation,' Zelensky says following Trump victory
"On defense, on the economy, and on the future after the war – we have the potential for stronger cooperation," President Volodymyr Zelensky said. "This is what will make Ukraine, America, and the entire free world more successful."
Trump to call Putin, seek quick deal to end Russia-Ukraine war, says Volker
Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election on Nov. 6, after months of repeatedly claiming he could end Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in a day. To do that, he will have to do what he claims he does best — negotiate a deal. Ambassador Kurt Volker is one person
Russian war in 'stalemate,' needs to be brought to end, Republican senator says
"That doesn't mean we celebrate what Vladimir Putin did or are excited about it, but I think there has to be some common sense here. We are funding a stalemate that's costing lives... and Ukraine is going to take 100 years to rebuild with everything they're facing," Rubio said.
Ukraine war latest: Kyiv hits Russian naval base in Dagestan for first time, source says
Key developments on Nov. 6: * Ukraine hits Russian naval base in Dagestan for first time, source says * 'I’m going to stop the wars' — Trump says, as he claims victory * Kursk incursion thwarted Russia's plans for 'buffer zone' in Sumy Oblast, Syrskyi says * Russia has executed at least 124 Ukrainian
‘It will not be like before’: Ukrainian politicians respond to Trump’s win with caution, uncertainty
With Republican candidate Donald Trump set to become the next U.S. president, Ukrainian politicians have reacted carefully – congratulating the former-turned-future president and emphasizing the need for diplomacy and cooperation, while also expressing uncertainty about what his victory means for Ukraine. Most politicians indicated no surprise at the outcome, which
This is what Ukrainians in Kyiv think about Trump’s election victory
As Donald Trump triumphs in the U.S. presidential election, Ukrainians brace themselves for what it means for their nation.
Zelensky to visit Hungary for European Political Community Summit
"We will discuss security challenges in Europe, as well as new opportunities for all partners," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Russia has executed at least 124 Ukrainian POWs on battlefield, Prosecutor General's Office says
Denys Lysenko, head of the department focused on war-related crimes, said that 49 criminal investigations were underway regarding the execution of Ukrainian POWs.
What we know about Trump's plans for ending Russia’s war against Ukraine
Trump has repeatedly said he could end Russia's war "in 24 hours." What is his plan?
With Trump back in White House, can Ukraine opt for nuclear deterrence?
With the looming risk that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump may pull the plug on Washington's support for Ukraine, Kyiv has flirted with the option of nuclear deterrence. The prospect of such a scenario was raised weeks earlier when President Volodymyr Zelensky in October said he had told Trump during
Ukraine state-owned enterprises weekly — Special issue on state-owned railway company Ukrzaliznytsia
Editor’s Note: This is issue 153 (special issue) of Ukrainian State-Owned Enterprises Weekly. The Kyiv Independent is reposting it with permission. Ukrzaliznytsia’s corporate governance failures In this special issue, Oleksandr Lysenko and Andriy Boytsun highlight several events illustrating failures in the corporate governance of Ukrzaliznytsia. These relate to
MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak: Developments in Ukraine’s parliament on economic reforms, international obligations — Issue 80
Editor’s note: This is issue 80 of Ukrainian lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak’s weekly “Ukrainian Economy in Brief” newsletter, covering events from Oct. 28- Nov. 3, 2024. The digest highlights steps taken in the Ukrainian parliament related to business, economics, and international financial programs. The Kyiv Independent is republishing with
Ukraine's gas production highest since full-scale invasion's start
According to EXPRO’s calculations, gross natural gas production rose by 2.3% in October 2024 compared to the same month last year, reaching 1.663 billion cubic meters, the highest level since January 2022.
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