Christopher Miller
@christopherjm.ft.com
Chief Ukraine correspondent for the Financial Times. 15+ years in Ukraine. https://www.ft.com/christopher-miller
Author of the book, THE WAR CAME TO US, published by Bloomsbury: https://www.amazon.com/dp/139940685X
Author of the book, THE WAR CAME TO US, published by Bloomsbury: https://www.amazon.com/dp/139940685X
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Christopher Miller
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· Feb 20
'Film me!’: Russia's executions of Ukrainian POWs points to a policy | FT Film
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🚨NEW @financialtimes.com investigation reveals evidence that Russian executions of Ukrainian POWs are likely part of a systematic policy. And we uncover the identity of a Russian soldier likely involved in filming and carrying out the mass execution of 6 POWs.
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“This raid should disturb all Americans. The US is at a critical juncture as the Trump administration continues to roll back civil liberties.” — CPJ U.S., Canada, and Caribbean Program Coordinator Katherine Jacobsen
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In highly unusual move, FBI searches Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson’s home, seizes devices - Committee to Protect Journalists
Washington, D.C., January 14, 2025– Federal agents with the FBI have made a highly unusual move of searching the Virginia home of Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson, and seizing her electronic d...
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January 14, 2026 at 9:13 PM
“This raid should disturb all Americans. The US is at a critical juncture as the Trump administration continues to roll back civil liberties.” — CPJ U.S., Canada, and Caribbean Program Coordinator Katherine Jacobsen
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Former Ukrainian prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko – once known as the "gas princess" and a hero of the 2004 Orange revolution – has been accused of heading a vote-buying scheme in parliament by the country’s top anti-corruption authorities. She denies the charge.
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Former Ukrainian prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko accused of bribing MPs
Opposition figure rejects claims by country’s anti-corruption authorities that she was involved in vote-buying scheme
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January 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Former Ukrainian prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko – once known as the "gas princess" and a hero of the 2004 Orange revolution – has been accused of heading a vote-buying scheme in parliament by the country’s top anti-corruption authorities. She denies the charge.
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Some photos I shot while walking between meetings today in freezing Kyiv, hours after Russia’s latest missile and drone attack targeted energy production and as winter gripped the Ukrainian capital.
January 13, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Some photos I shot while walking between meetings today in freezing Kyiv, hours after Russia’s latest missile and drone attack targeted energy production and as winter gripped the Ukrainian capital.
Russia unleashed a major attack on Ukraine’s energy generation facilities and substations overnight, causing what President Zelenskyy described as “extensive destruction” even as the US presses ahead with efforts to end the war.
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Russia hits Ukrainian energy facilities as winter takes hold
At least four people killed and hundreds of thousands without power after missile and drone bombardment
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January 13, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Russia unleashed a major attack on Ukraine’s energy generation facilities and substations overnight, causing what President Zelenskyy described as “extensive destruction” even as the US presses ahead with efforts to end the war.
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Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko said that the attack had triggered a loss of heating for half of Kyiv’s 12,000 residential apartment buildings. He called on those residents affected to leave the city if they had “alternative sources of power and heating”.
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Russia uses hypersonic missile against Ukraine
Kyiv confirms projectile flying up to 13,000km an hour hit infrastructure near western city of Lviv
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January 9, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko said that the attack had triggered a loss of heating for half of Kyiv’s 12,000 residential apartment buildings. He called on those residents affected to leave the city if they had “alternative sources of power and heating”.
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“The U.S. embassy in Kyiv has received information concerning a potentially significant air attack that may occur at any time over the next several days. The embassy, as always, recommends U.S. citizens be prepared to immediately shelter in the event an air alert is announced.”
January 8, 2026 at 10:02 PM
“The U.S. embassy in Kyiv has received information concerning a potentially significant air attack that may occur at any time over the next several days. The embassy, as always, recommends U.S. citizens be prepared to immediately shelter in the event an air alert is announced.”
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Blackout in Ukraine leaves 1mn without power in freezing weather
Russian drone strikes trigger widespread electricity outage in two regions on Wednesday
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January 8, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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The US Senate issued a rare rebuke of Donald Trump when a majority of lawmakers voted to advance legislation to block the president from taking more military action in Venezuela. ft.trib.al/Al48qCF
January 8, 2026 at 8:59 PM
The US Senate issued a rare rebuke of Donald Trump when a majority of lawmakers voted to advance legislation to block the president from taking more military action in Venezuela. ft.trib.al/Al48qCF
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has removed Ukraine’s popular security service chief, deepening a reshuffle of the country’s security services at a sensitive moment in efforts to end the war with Russia.
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy removes Ukraine’s top spy in reshuffle
[FREE TO READ] Popular security services chief Vasyl Malyuk switches to new post as shake-up continues
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January 5, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has removed Ukraine’s popular security service chief, deepening a reshuffle of the country’s security services at a sensitive moment in efforts to end the war with Russia.
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Donald Trump said the US would 'run' Venezuela until a transition of power takes place after American forces captured strongman leader Nicolás Maduro on Saturday.
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January 3, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Donald Trump said the US would 'run' Venezuela until a transition of power takes place after American forces captured strongman leader Nicolás Maduro on Saturday.
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Budanov has come under quiet scrutiny from Ukraine’s western partners, who warned the intel chief off especially brazen plans for fear they'd escalate the war. This choice might make some partners nervous. But the CIA will likely be pleased, since it has enjoyed a close relationship with Budanov.
January 2, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Budanov has come under quiet scrutiny from Ukraine’s western partners, who warned the intel chief off especially brazen plans for fear they'd escalate the war. This choice might make some partners nervous. But the CIA will likely be pleased, since it has enjoyed a close relationship with Budanov.
...But the head of the president’s office — a key role in Ukraine’s opaque politics, despite technically being an administrative post — is traditionally a lightning rod for criticism. So this role could potentially tarnish his image. Or not.
January 2, 2026 at 3:20 PM
...But the head of the president’s office — a key role in Ukraine’s opaque politics, despite technically being an administrative post — is traditionally a lightning rod for criticism. So this role could potentially tarnish his image. Or not.
Polls regularly name Budanov as one of the country’s most popular political figures, leading to speculation that he could be one of the chief opponents of the president in future elections....
January 2, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Polls regularly name Budanov as one of the country’s most popular political figures, leading to speculation that he could be one of the chief opponents of the president in future elections....
People familiar with the president’s decision said that he had pressed Budanov to accept the role over the course of the past month, and that the intelligence chief — who still prefers field work to office work — had been hesitant at first.
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy picks military spymaster to replace top aide
Ukraine’s former head of defence intelligence Kyrylo Budanov to become chief of staff following Andriy Yermak resignation
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January 2, 2026 at 3:20 PM
People familiar with the president’s decision said that he had pressed Budanov to accept the role over the course of the past month, and that the intelligence chief — who still prefers field work to office work — had been hesitant at first.
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Budanov's appointment comes as Ukrainian negotiators push to secure security guarantees from western allies as part of a renewed diplomatic effort to end the war with Russia. Budanov, seen as one of few Ukrainian officials to keep an open line with Moscow, could be a valuable asset as peace talks.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy picks military spymaster to replace top aide
Ukraine’s former head of defence intelligence Kyrylo Budanov to become chief of staff following Andriy Yermak resignation
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January 2, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Budanov's appointment comes as Ukrainian negotiators push to secure security guarantees from western allies as part of a renewed diplomatic effort to end the war with Russia. Budanov, seen as one of few Ukrainian officials to keep an open line with Moscow, could be a valuable asset as peace talks.
Zelenskyy has chosen Ukraine’s popular military spymaster as his chief of staff, weeks after the sacking of his powerful predecessor in a corruption scandal triggered the gravest political crisis of the war.
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy picks military spymaster to replace top aide
Ukraine’s former head of defence intelligence Kyrylo Budanov to become chief of staff following Andriy Yermak resignation
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January 2, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Zelenskyy has chosen Ukraine’s popular military spymaster as his chief of staff, weeks after the sacking of his powerful predecessor in a corruption scandal triggered the gravest political crisis of the war.
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⚡️Russian state media quotes FM Lavrov saying Moscow will reconsider its negotiating position in light of alleged attack by Ukrainian forces on Putin's residence in Novgorod.
Zelenskyy responds in voice note to reporters, saying it's "lies," Russia laying groundwork to attack govt buildings in Kyiv.
Zelenskyy responds in voice note to reporters, saying it's "lies," Russia laying groundwork to attack govt buildings in Kyiv.
December 29, 2025 at 3:40 PM
⚡️Russian state media quotes FM Lavrov saying Moscow will reconsider its negotiating position in light of alleged attack by Ukrainian forces on Putin's residence in Novgorod.
Zelenskyy responds in voice note to reporters, saying it's "lies," Russia laying groundwork to attack govt buildings in Kyiv.
Zelenskyy responds in voice note to reporters, saying it's "lies," Russia laying groundwork to attack govt buildings in Kyiv.
“I told [Trump] we would really like to consider the possibility of a 30, 40, 50 years [guarantee]” the Ukrainian president said, adding that Trump “said he would think about it”. as.ft.com/r/1c5be28f-d...
Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy talks fail to deliver breakthrough on Ukraine peace deal
[FREE TO READ] Ukrainian president says longer-term US security guarantees would be needed to deter Russia
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December 29, 2025 at 1:06 PM
“I told [Trump] we would really like to consider the possibility of a 30, 40, 50 years [guarantee]” the Ukrainian president said, adding that Trump “said he would think about it”. as.ft.com/r/1c5be28f-d...
In a WhatsApp chat with reporters as he returned to Europe on Monday, Zelenskyy said a US security guarantee currently under discussion would initially be valid for 15 years, and while this could potentially be extended, such a duration would be too short. as.ft.com/r/1c5be28f-d...
Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy talks fail to deliver breakthrough on Ukraine peace deal
[FREE TO READ] Ukrainian president says longer-term US security guarantees would be needed to deter Russia
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December 29, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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Ukraine talks live: Donald Trump holds call with Vladimir Putin ahead of Zelenskyy meeting
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Ukraine talks live: Donald Trump holds call with Vladimir Putin ahead of Zelenskyy meeting
[FREE TO READ] US president to meet Ukrainian counterpart in Florida
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December 28, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Ukraine talks live: Donald Trump holds call with Vladimir Putin ahead of Zelenskyy meeting
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A wonderful snow day here in NYC, where I am seeing out the rest of 2025. Wishing the best to you all and your loved ones. And here’s to hoping for good news in 2026, if not before.
December 27, 2025 at 9:38 PM
A wonderful snow day here in NYC, where I am seeing out the rest of 2025. Wishing the best to you all and your loved ones. And here’s to hoping for good news in 2026, if not before.
“Today, Russia showed how it reacts to the peaceful negotiations between Ukraine and the United States regarding ending Russia’s war against Ukraine,” Zelenskyy told reporters on Saturday.
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Russia launches air attack on Kyiv as Zelenskyy prepares for crucial Trump meeting
Ukrainian president to meet Canadian PM and call European leaders before travelling to US
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December 27, 2025 at 4:37 PM
“Today, Russia showed how it reacts to the peaceful negotiations between Ukraine and the United States regarding ending Russia’s war against Ukraine,” Zelenskyy told reporters on Saturday.
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Zelenskyy said he'll meet Trump in Florida this weekend to discuss most politically sensitive parts of US peace proposal that would ultimately be presented to Russia. He told reporters on WhatsApp, “meeting is specifically meant to finalise as much as we can”. More TK here
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy preparing to meet Donald Trump within days at Mar-a-Lago
Talks expected to address the most sensitive parts of US peace plan
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December 26, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Zelenskyy said he'll meet Trump in Florida this weekend to discuss most politically sensitive parts of US peace proposal that would ultimately be presented to Russia. He told reporters on WhatsApp, “meeting is specifically meant to finalise as much as we can”. More TK here
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“If Ukraine does not have these funds, it is in a much weaker position. [Russian President Vladimir] Putin’s temptation to try to seize us grows, because we find ourselves in a situation where we lack money for basic needs and for weapons,” Zelenskyy said.
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EU leaders vow to agree funding for Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelenskyy joins summit in Brussels pressuring Belgium to drop its opposition to using Russia’s frozen assets
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December 18, 2025 at 9:59 AM
“If Ukraine does not have these funds, it is in a much weaker position. [Russian President Vladimir] Putin’s temptation to try to seize us grows, because we find ourselves in a situation where we lack money for basic needs and for weapons,” Zelenskyy said.
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US defence act passes in rebuke to Trump administration’s stance on Europe
Legislation commits to minimum troop numbers on the continent and continued assistance to Ukraine
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