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The story behind the Kyiv Independent

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Independent journalism is never easy, especially in wartime. The Kyiv Independent keeps reporting from Ukraine freely, without paywalls, billionaires, or compromise — thanks to our community. Now, we’re aiming for 25,000 members before 2025 ends to strengthen our newsroom and expand coverage where it’s needed most.
The story behind the Kyiv Independent

The story behind the Kyiv Independent

How war is shaping Ukraine’s next generation of engineers

How war is shaping Ukraine’s next generation of engineers

Ukraine’s biggest wartime corruption scandal, explained

Ukraine’s biggest wartime corruption scandal, explained

Major corruption scandal and Russian deepfakes | Ukraine This Week

Major corruption scandal and Russian deepfakes | Ukraine This Week

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Can You Hear Me? The Invisible Battles of Ukrainian Military Medics

The Kyiv Independent's journalists Francis Farrell and Olena Zashko followed a group of Ukrainian military medics as they journeyed from the heat of battle in war-torn Ukraine to the serene forests of Sweden for a short mental health retreat.

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