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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 21m

⚡️Odesa mayor is a Russian citizen but passport published by Ukrainian intelligence is fake, journalists claim.

Odesa Mayor Hennady Trukhanov's Russian passport published by Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) is fake, the Insider claimed.

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Odesa mayor is a Russian citizen but passport published by Ukrainian intelligence is fake, journalists claim

Based on Trukhanov's Russian citizenship, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stripped him of his Ukrainian citizenship on Oct. 14.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 38m

⚡️18 year-old Russian singer detained by St. Petersburg police for performing anti-Putin song.

The band Stoptime has previously performed songs by other artists labeled as "foreign agents" by the Russian government.

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18 year-old Russian singer detained by St. Petersburg police for performing anti-Putin song

The band Stoptime has previously performed songs by artists labeled as "foreign agents" by the Russian government.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 48m

⚡️ Italian Supreme Court overturns extradition of Ukrainian in Nord Stream sabotage case.

The ruling sends the case back to a new panel of judges at the Bologna Court of Appeal for review.

Italian Supreme Court overturns extradition of Ukrainian in Nord Stream sabotage case

The ruling sends the case back to a new panel of judges at the Bologna Court of Appeal for review.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 48m

The figures come after the U.S. earlier this month circulated an unclassified cable sharing details about Cuba's support for Russia's full-scale invasion, in which it claimed an "estimated 1,000 to 5,000 Cubans (are) fighting in Ukraine."

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 48m

⚡️Exclusive: 1,076 Cubans identified fighting for Russia, Ukraine says, 96 dead or disappeared

At least 1,076 Cuban nationals have fought or are fighting for Russia in Ukraine, Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) told the Kyiv Independent on Oct. 15.

Exclusive: 1,076 Cubans identified fighting for Russia, Ukraine says, 96 dead or disappeared

HUR claims they receive only two weeks of training at the Avangard training center in Moscow Oblast before being sent to the front line.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 49m

⚡️ Italian Supreme Court overturns extradition of Ukrainian in Nord Stream sabotage case.

The ruling sends the case back to a new panel of judges at the Bologna Court of Appeal for review.

Italian Supreme Court overturns extradition of Ukrainian in Nord Stream sabotage case

The ruling sends the case back to a new panel of judges at the Bologna Court of Appeal for review.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 1h

⚡️Denmark allocates over $170 million for Ukraine's military support; Sweden weighs new aircraft supply.

(18) Ukraine war latest live: Germany commits over $2.3 million in new military aid to Ukraine, including Patriot, IRIS-T systems

Coverage of Russia's war against Ukraine with breaking news and front-line updates. Germany will provide Ukraine with an additional military aid package worth more than 2 billion euros ($2.3 billion),...

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⚡️Kidnapped mayor from Zaporizhzhia Oblast dies from multiple injuries, Prosecutor General says.

The mayor of Dniproudne in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Yevhenii Matvieiev, who was abducted by Russian military personnel, died in a Russian prison from multiple injuries.

(16) Ukraine war latest live: Germany commits over $2.3 million in new military aid to Ukraine, including Patriot, IRIS-T systems

Coverage of Russia's war against Ukraine with breaking news and front-line updates. Germany will provide Ukraine with an additional military aid package worth more than 2 billion euros ($2.3 billion),...

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 2h

⚡️Germany pledges over $2.3 billion in new military aid for Ukraine, including Patriot and IRIS-T air defense systems.

The package will also include precision-guided weapons and ammunition.

(16) Ukraine war latest live: Germany commits over $2.3 million in new military aid to Ukraine, including Patriot, IRIS-T systems

Coverage of Russia's war against Ukraine with breaking news and front-line updates. Germany will provide Ukraine with an additional military aid package worth more than 2 billion euros ($2.3 billion),...

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⚡️Ukrainian soldier captured in Russia's Kursk Oblast receives life sentence.

A Moscow court has sentenced 42-year-old Ukrainian soldier Volodymyr Parafilo to life imprisonment after he was captured in Russia's Kursk Oblast, Russia's Prosecutor General's Office and Investigative Committee announced.

(15) Ukraine war latest live: Russian oil refinery in Ufa reportedly hit by drones, 1,300 kilometers from border

Coverage of Russia's war against Ukraine with breaking news and front-line updates. A drone struck an industrial area in the Russian city of Ufa where one of Bashkortostan’s largest oil refineries is ...

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 3h

⚡️ UK imposes 'strongest sanctions yet' on Russia, targets 2 oil giants.

The measures aim to choke off Russia's vital fossil fuel revenues that fund its war against Ukraine.

UK imposes 'strongest sanctions yet' on Russia, targets 2 oil giants

The measures aim to choke off Russia's vital fossil fuel revenues that fund its war against Ukraine.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 3h

⚡️Estonian citizens to receive drone training under new state initiative.

The Estonian Defense Ministry, the Estonian Defense League, and the non-profit organization HK Unicorn Squad MTU signed on Oct. 14 a memorandum of cooperation to enhance drone piloting skills among Estonian citizens.

(13) Ukraine war latest live: Russian oil refinery in Ufa reportedly hit by drones, 1,300 kilometers from border

Coverage of Russia's war against Ukraine with breaking news and front-line updates. A drone struck an industrial area in the Russian city of Ufa where one of Bashkortostan’s largest oil refineries is ...

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 4h

⚡️Drones reportedly target Russian oil refinery in Ufa, more than 1,300 kilometers from Ukraine.

Russian authorities had earlier declared a drone threat in the region and implemented emergency measures at Ufa airport.

(13) Ukraine war latest live: Russian oil refinery in Ufa reportedly hit by drones, 1,300 kilometers from border

Coverage of Russia's war against Ukraine with breaking news and front-line updates. A drone struck an industrial area in the Russian city of Ufa where one of Bashkortostan’s largest oil refineries is ...

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 4h

The Kyiv Independent’s Chris York sits down with U.S. defense expert Tom Karako to discuss how the potential provision of the Tomahawk — the U.S.’s most advanced cruise missile — to Ukraine could affect the course of Russia’s war and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s calculations.

Tomahawks could force Putin to end Ukraine war, expert says

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 4h

⚡️ NATO should 'not take the Russians too seriously,' alliance chief claims.

"Let's trust our military," NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said. "Let's not take the Russians too seriously."

NATO should 'not take the Russians too seriously,' alliance chief claims

"Let's trust our military," NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said. "Let's not take the Russians too seriously."

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 5h

Since 2022, calls have emerged for the establishment of a special international court to prosecute the highest Kremlin leaders for the conflict.

More than three years later, a version of such a court exists on paper, but it remains unclear when, or even if, Vladimir Putin might be in the dock.

After EU pledge, can the Special Tribunal for Aggression for Ukraine bring Putin to The Hague?

A day after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in 2022, international law stalwart Phillipe Sands called for the establishment of a special international court to prosecute the highest Krem...

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⚡️Ukrainian government delegation meets with Tomahawk missile manufacturer in US.

A delegation of senior Ukrainian officials met on Oct. 15 with representatives of Raytheon, the manufacturer of Tomahawk missiles in the U.S., presidential aide Andriy Yermak said on X.

(11) Ukraine war latest update: Russian internet provider suffers 66 million ruble loss in Ukrainian cyberattack, HUR source says

Coverage of Russia's war against Ukraine with breaking news and front-line updates. A cyberattack carried out by Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) caused over 66 million rubles (approximately $800...

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 5h

⚡️ Update: Syria's al-Sharaa meets Putin during his first Russia visit.

During their meeting, Putin lauded the "friendly" relationship between Syria and Russia, while al-Sharaa said Damascus would respect all previously concluded agreements, TASS reported.

Syria's al-Sharaa meets Putin during his first Russia visit

During their meeting, Putin lauded the "friendly" relationship between Syria and Russia, while al-Sharaa said Damascus would respect all previously concluded agreements.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 6h

⚡️Finland, Lithuania join PURL initiative to arm Ukraine; new aid announced.

Lithuania plans to contribute $30 million toward procuring weapons for Ukraine. Finland, meanwhile, has announced a new military aid package, with full details expected to be released later this week.

(10) Ukraine war latest update: Drone strike leaves Russian oil terminal in Crimea burning, 16 tanks damaged

Coverage of Russia's war against Ukraine with breaking news and front-line updates. Sixteen fuel tanks were damaged at the Morskoi Neftianoi Terminal in Russian-occupied Feodosia, Crimea, as a result ...

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 6h

⚡️ Russian internet provider 'impoverished by 66 million rubles' after Ukrainian cyberattack, HUR source claims.

HUR claims that Orion Telecom was actively used by Russian security services in operations related to Russia`s war in Ukraine.

Russian internet provider 'impoverished by 66 million rubles' after Ukrainian cyberattack, HUR source claims

Ukraine’s military intelligence claims that Orion Telecom’s infrastructure was actively used by Russian security services in operations related to Russia`s war in Ukraine.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 6h

⚡️Delivery of Tomahawks to enhance Ukraine's ability to strike Russia, NATO top official says.

Despite Moscow's aggressive rhetoric, the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, expressed doubt that Russia would take any concrete action in response to the potential deliveries.

(8) Ukraine war latest update: Drone strike leaves Russian oil terminal in Crimea burning, 16 tanks damaged

Coverage of Russia's war against Ukraine with breaking news and front-line updates. Sixteen fuel tanks were damaged at the Morskoi Neftianoi Terminal in Russian-occupied Feodosia, Crimea, as a result ...

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 7h

⚡️ Update: Syrian president arrives in Russia for talks with Putin.

Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa arrived in Moscow on Oct. 15, accompanied by Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani and Defense Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra.

Syria's Al-Sharaa to meet Putin in his first Russia visit

Al-Sharaa and Putin are expected to discuss regional and international developments, as well as ways to deepen bilateral cooperation, according to SANA.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 7h

⚡️UK supplies Ukraine with over 85,000 drones in 6 months.

As part of its defense support, the U.K. has invested 600 million pounds (nearly $800 million) in drone production for Ukraine in 2025. This includes tens of thousands of FPV (first-person-view) drones designed for frontline use.

(6) Ukraine war latest update: Drone strike leaves Russian oil terminal in Crimea burning, 16 tanks damaged

Coverage of Russia's war against Ukraine with breaking news and front-line updates. Sixteen fuel tanks were damaged at the Morskoi Neftianoi Terminal in Russian-occupied Feodosia, Crimea, as a result ...

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 8h

⚡️ Evacuation zone expanded in Kharkiv Oblast as Russian forces advance near Kupiansk.

In total, 601 children from 409 families are to be relocated to safer areas.

Evacuation zone expanded in Kharkiv Oblast as Russian forces advance near Kupiansk

In total, 601 children from 409 families are to be relocated to safer areas.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 9h

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