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The first and oldest English-language newspaper about Ukraine.
Zhylianska,68 , Kyiv, Ukraine, 01033
044 591 33 44
[email protected]
Online media registration number: R40-05383
Zelensky is expected to travel to Florida in the coming days for high-stakes talks at Mar-a-Lago, a potential venue for a meeting with US leadership, sources tell Kyiv Post.
The visit could take place as early as Dec. 28 if everything goes according to plan.
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The visit could take place as early as Dec. 28 if everything goes according to plan.
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Zelensky Eyes Mar-a-Lago Visit as Ukraine Pushes ‘Real Peace’ Plan on Trump’s Doorstep
Kyiv sends a detailed blueprint to Washington, testing Western resolve and Moscow’s flexibility. Zelensky may visit Florida in the coming days, sources tell Kyiv Post.
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December 26, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Zelensky is expected to travel to Florida in the coming days for high-stakes talks at Mar-a-Lago, a potential venue for a meeting with US leadership, sources tell Kyiv Post.
The visit could take place as early as Dec. 28 if everything goes according to plan.
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The visit could take place as early as Dec. 28 if everything goes according to plan.
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Ukraine has used British-supplied Storm Shadow cruise missiles to hit a major oil refinery deep inside Russia, dealing another long-range blow to Moscow’s energy infrastructure.
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Ukraine Says UK Storm Shadow Missiles Hit Key Russian Refinery
The Novoshakhtinsk refinery is a key fuel supplier in southern Russia and plays a direct role in supporting the Russian military, providing diesel fuel and aviation kerosene.
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December 26, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Ukraine has used British-supplied Storm Shadow cruise missiles to hit a major oil refinery deep inside Russia, dealing another long-range blow to Moscow’s energy infrastructure.
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Kyiv sends a detailed blueprint to Washington, testing Western resolve and Moscow’s flexibility. Zelensky may visit Florida in the coming days, sources tell Kyiv Post.
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Zelensky Eyes Mar-a-Lago Visit as Ukraine Pushes ‘Real Peace’ Plan on Trump’s Doorstep
Kyiv sends a detailed blueprint to Washington, testing Western resolve and Moscow’s flexibility. Zelensky may visit Florida in the coming days, sources tell Kyiv Post.
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December 26, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Kyiv sends a detailed blueprint to Washington, testing Western resolve and Moscow’s flexibility. Zelensky may visit Florida in the coming days, sources tell Kyiv Post.
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NO CHRISTMAS PAUSE: Russian strike hits a residential building in Chernihiv, killing civilians.
From apartment blocks to energy facilities, Russia stepped up attacks across Ukraine over Christmas, killing civilians and expanding strikes on critical infrastructure.
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From apartment blocks to energy facilities, Russia stepped up attacks across Ukraine over Christmas, killing civilians and expanding strikes on critical infrastructure.
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No Christmas Pause: Russian Strike Hits Residential Building in Chernihiv, Killing One
From apartment blocks to energy facilities, Russia stepped up strikes across Ukraine over Christmas, killing civilians and expanding attacks on infrastructure.
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December 25, 2025 at 6:42 PM
NO CHRISTMAS PAUSE: Russian strike hits a residential building in Chernihiv, killing civilians.
From apartment blocks to energy facilities, Russia stepped up attacks across Ukraine over Christmas, killing civilians and expanding strikes on critical infrastructure.
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From apartment blocks to energy facilities, Russia stepped up attacks across Ukraine over Christmas, killing civilians and expanding strikes on critical infrastructure.
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Russian troops have been attempting to break into the city center of southern Ukraine’s Hulyaipole.
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Ukraine War Latest Update: Russia Attempts Breakthrough in Southern Ukraine’s Hulyaipole
A military spokesperson said the city recorded a high number of combat clashes over the past day, with Russian troops attempting to infiltrate into the city center.
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December 25, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Russian troops have been attempting to break into the city center of southern Ukraine’s Hulyaipole.
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Russia engages in peace talks just enough to avoid blame while keeping its military and political objectives intact, longtime Russia strategist Glen Howard said in an interview with Kyiv Post.
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Ukraine Peace Plan Signals Progress Without Breakthrough, US Think Tank Head Says
In an interview with Kyiv Post, longtime Russia strategist Glen Howard says Moscow is engaging just enough to avoid blame while keeping its military and political objectives intact.
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December 25, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Russia engages in peace talks just enough to avoid blame while keeping its military and political objectives intact, longtime Russia strategist Glen Howard said in an interview with Kyiv Post.
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Russia claims Christmas drone strikes on Moscow.
Russia’s Ministry of Defense said it shot down 141 Ukrainian drones overnight between Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Fewer than a dozen were reportedly heading toward Moscow.
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Russia’s Ministry of Defense said it shot down 141 Ukrainian drones overnight between Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Fewer than a dozen were reportedly heading toward Moscow.
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Russia Claims Christmas Drone Strikes on Moscow
Russia’s Ministry of Defense claimed to have downed 141 Ukrainian drones overnight between Christmas and Christmas Eve, with less than a dozen reportedly heading to Moscow.
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December 25, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Russia claims Christmas drone strikes on Moscow.
Russia’s Ministry of Defense said it shot down 141 Ukrainian drones overnight between Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Fewer than a dozen were reportedly heading toward Moscow.
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Russia’s Ministry of Defense said it shot down 141 Ukrainian drones overnight between Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Fewer than a dozen were reportedly heading toward Moscow.
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Merry Christmas From Kyiv
Ukraine stands as proof that life goes on, even when it is tested.
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Ukraine stands as proof that life goes on, even when it is tested.
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EDITORIAL: Merry Christmas From Kyiv
Ukraine stands as proof that life goes on, even when it is tested.
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December 24, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Merry Christmas From Kyiv
Ukraine stands as proof that life goes on, even when it is tested.
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Ukraine stands as proof that life goes on, even when it is tested.
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Russia’s “little green men” attempting to breach the border with Estonia would be met with deadly force, Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna warns.
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Estonia Issues Shoot-to-Kill Warning Over Russia’s ‘Little Green Men’
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said in an interview that Russian troops attempting to breach the Estonian border without insignia would be met by force.
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December 24, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Russia’s “little green men” attempting to breach the border with Estonia would be met with deadly force, Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna warns.
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Nearly 100 Russian drones have been unleashed against Ukraine’s oil and gas facilities over two consecutive days, intensifying pressure on the country’s energy infrastructure.
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Second Day of Russian Strikes Hits Ukraine’s Gas Sector
Ukraine’s state-owned gas conglomerate Naftogaz said on Wednesday that nearly 100 Russian drones have been targeting oil and gas facilities across Ukraine for two consecutive days.
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December 24, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Nearly 100 Russian drones have been unleashed against Ukraine’s oil and gas facilities over two consecutive days, intensifying pressure on the country’s energy infrastructure.
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Ukraine’s military intelligence says the two Russian police officers killed in a recent bombing had previously fought in Ukraine and were involved in the torture of Ukrainian prisoners of war.
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Kyiv Claims Responsibility for Moscow Policemen Bombing
Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (HUR) said the two policemen killed in a recent bombing fought in Ukraine and tortured Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs).
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December 24, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Ukraine’s military intelligence says the two Russian police officers killed in a recent bombing had previously fought in Ukraine and were involved in the torture of Ukrainian prisoners of war.
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The number of civilians killed in Ukraine over the first 11 months of 2025 is 26% higher than in 2024 and 70% higher than in 2023, according to a UN report.
At least 226 civilians were killed and a further 952 injured.
At least 226 civilians were killed and a further 952 injured.
December 24, 2025 at 10:24 AM
The number of civilians killed in Ukraine over the first 11 months of 2025 is 26% higher than in 2024 and 70% higher than in 2023, according to a UN report.
At least 226 civilians were killed and a further 952 injured.
At least 226 civilians were killed and a further 952 injured.
Putin’s forces struck a thermal power plant on the outskirts of Kharkiv, killing one person and leaving others wounded.
Emergency crews are working at the scene as the city faces widespread power outages and the metro has been shut down.
Emergency crews are working at the scene as the city faces widespread power outages and the metro has been shut down.
December 24, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Putin’s forces struck a thermal power plant on the outskirts of Kharkiv, killing one person and leaving others wounded.
Emergency crews are working at the scene as the city faces widespread power outages and the metro has been shut down.
Emergency crews are working at the scene as the city faces widespread power outages and the metro has been shut down.
Mobilization will be lifted or carried out partially after a peace agreement is signed, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
He added that martial law will not be lifted immediately after peace is reached and will remain in place for another six months or several months.
He added that martial law will not be lifted immediately after peace is reached and will remain in place for another six months or several months.
December 24, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Mobilization will be lifted or carried out partially after a peace agreement is signed, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
He added that martial law will not be lifted immediately after peace is reached and will remain in place for another six months or several months.
He added that martial law will not be lifted immediately after peace is reached and will remain in place for another six months or several months.
Pope Leo XIV has called for a Christmas Day truce, voicing deep sadness over Russia’s apparent refusal.
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Pope Leo Issues Christmas Truce Plea, Calls Out Russia’s ‘Sad’ Refusal
The Pontiff renewed his appeal for a single day of peace in Ukraine, warning that diplomacy meant to end Russia’s war is “unrealistic” without Europe.
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December 24, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Pope Leo XIV has called for a Christmas Day truce, voicing deep sadness over Russia’s apparent refusal.
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Ukraine has revealed new details of an unprecedented underwater drone attack on the Russian port of Novorossiysk.
A Russian anti-submarine aircraft was disabled first, clearing the way for a successful strike on a Russian submarine inside the port.
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A Russian anti-submarine aircraft was disabled first, clearing the way for a successful strike on a Russian submarine inside the port.
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Ukraine Unveils Details of Unprecedented Novorossiysk Underwater Drone Strike
Ukraine said it disabled a Russian anti-submarine aircraft, which cleared the way for a successful strike on a Russian submarine in the port of Novorossiysk.
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December 24, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Ukraine has revealed new details of an unprecedented underwater drone attack on the Russian port of Novorossiysk.
A Russian anti-submarine aircraft was disabled first, clearing the way for a successful strike on a Russian submarine inside the port.
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A Russian anti-submarine aircraft was disabled first, clearing the way for a successful strike on a Russian submarine inside the port.
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Explosions rocked a major rubber plant in Russia’s Tula region overnight, with a large fire tearing through the Yefremov Synthetic Rubber Plant.
NASA satellite data confirms the blaze, while the cause of the incident remains unclear.
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NASA satellite data confirms the blaze, while the cause of the incident remains unclear.
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Explosions Rock Rubber Plant in Russia's Tula
NASA satellite data confirmed a major fire broke out overnight at the Yefremov Synthetic Rubber Plant in Russia’s Tula region, though the cause remains unclear.
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December 24, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Explosions rocked a major rubber plant in Russia’s Tula region overnight, with a large fire tearing through the Yefremov Synthetic Rubber Plant.
NASA satellite data confirms the blaze, while the cause of the incident remains unclear.
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NASA satellite data confirms the blaze, while the cause of the incident remains unclear.
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Post-Miami: Americans back Ukraine and see Russia as the enemy, but want an endgame.
New polling finds Americans united on Russia as the adversary but increasingly skeptical that US leaders have a plan to end the war.
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New polling finds Americans united on Russia as the adversary but increasingly skeptical that US leaders have a plan to end the war.
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Post-Miami: Americans Back Ukraine, See Russia as Enemy – But Want Endgame
New polling finds Americans united on Russia as the adversary but increasingly skeptical that US leaders have a plan to end the conflict.
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December 24, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Post-Miami: Americans back Ukraine and see Russia as the enemy, but want an endgame.
New polling finds Americans united on Russia as the adversary but increasingly skeptical that US leaders have a plan to end the war.
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New polling finds Americans united on Russia as the adversary but increasingly skeptical that US leaders have a plan to end the war.
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Russia Is NOT a state. It’s a criminal business.
Kyiv Post’s Dr. Jason Jay Smart explains how the Kremlin uses the trappings of statehood, ministries, courts, and intelligence services as tools to protect a ruling network and monetize power.
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Kyiv Post’s Dr. Jason Jay Smart explains how the Kremlin uses the trappings of statehood, ministries, courts, and intelligence services as tools to protect a ruling network and monetize power.
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Russia Is Not a State. It’s a Criminal Business
Kyiv Post’s Dr. Jason Jay Smart explains how the Kremlin uses the trappings of statehood, ministries, courts, and intelligence services as tools to protect a ruling network and monetize power.
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December 23, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Russia Is NOT a state. It’s a criminal business.
Kyiv Post’s Dr. Jason Jay Smart explains how the Kremlin uses the trappings of statehood, ministries, courts, and intelligence services as tools to protect a ruling network and monetize power.
www.kyivpost.com/videos/66816
Kyiv Post’s Dr. Jason Jay Smart explains how the Kremlin uses the trappings of statehood, ministries, courts, and intelligence services as tools to protect a ruling network and monetize power.
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Ukraine and the US held weekend talks in Miami on a 20-point peace plan. Kyiv seeks security guarantees and a framework to end Russia’s war and prevent renewed attacks.
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Miami Talks Produce Drafts on Ukraine Security, Reconstruction, War-End Plan
Ukraine and the US held weekend talks in Miami on a 20-point peace plan. Kyiv seeks security guarantees and a framework to end Russia’s war and prevent renewed attacks.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Ukraine and the US held weekend talks in Miami on a 20-point peace plan. Kyiv seeks security guarantees and a framework to end Russia’s war and prevent renewed attacks.
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Christmas celebrations have nevertheless taken over Ukraine, a festive showcase of how civilians have been forced to juggle ordinary life with the reality of living in a country at war.
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Kyiv’s Wartime Christmas Showcases City’s ‘Split’ Reality
Christmas celebrations have nevertheless taken over the city, a festive showcase of how Kyiv’s residents have been forced to juggle ordinary life with the reality of living in a country at war.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Christmas celebrations have nevertheless taken over Ukraine, a festive showcase of how civilians have been forced to juggle ordinary life with the reality of living in a country at war.
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After the Miami talks, Ukraine, the US, and Europe are seeing mixed signals from Moscow as talks continue amid pressure on Russia and uncertainty over next steps.
What 2026 may bring was discussed on air on TVP World by Kyiv Post Editor-in-Chief Bohdan Nahaylo.
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What 2026 may bring was discussed on air on TVP World by Kyiv Post Editor-in-Chief Bohdan Nahaylo.
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Europe, Russia, & Ukraine: What’s Next in 2026? | Bohdan Nahaylo
After Miami talks, Ukraine, the US, and European powers face mixed signals from Moscow. Discussions continue amid pressure on Russia and uncertainty over next steps. What might 2026 hold?
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December 23, 2025 at 11:02 AM
After the Miami talks, Ukraine, the US, and Europe are seeing mixed signals from Moscow as talks continue amid pressure on Russia and uncertainty over next steps.
What 2026 may bring was discussed on air on TVP World by Kyiv Post Editor-in-Chief Bohdan Nahaylo.
www.kyivpost.com/videos/66798
What 2026 may bring was discussed on air on TVP World by Kyiv Post Editor-in-Chief Bohdan Nahaylo.
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Ukraine is drafting a one-off wartime election law to ensure secure, democratic voting for soldiers, displaced people, and refugees abroad.
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Ukraine Moves to Draft Wartime Election Law to Allow Voting During Martial Law
Ukraine is drafting a one-off wartime election law to ensure secure, democratic voting for soldiers, displaced people, and refugees abroad.
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December 23, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Ukraine is drafting a one-off wartime election law to ensure secure, democratic voting for soldiers, displaced people, and refugees abroad.
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At least three civilians, including a child, were killed as Russia unleashed a devastating overnight missile and drone blitz across Ukraine, hammering multiple regions and once again ripping into the country’s critical energy infrastructure.
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Russia Batters Ukraine’s Energy System in Overnight Barrage Ahead of Christmas
Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack overnight as Ukraine warned of intensified strikes during the Christmas period.
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December 23, 2025 at 10:41 AM
At least three civilians, including a child, were killed as Russia unleashed a devastating overnight missile and drone blitz across Ukraine, hammering multiple regions and once again ripping into the country’s critical energy infrastructure.
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ALL of Ukraine’s nuclear power plants have cut electricity output after Russia’s overnight strike, raising the risk of power disruptions in the coming hours, the Energy Ministry said.
December 23, 2025 at 9:50 AM
ALL of Ukraine’s nuclear power plants have cut electricity output after Russia’s overnight strike, raising the risk of power disruptions in the coming hours, the Energy Ministry said.