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⚡️ Zelensky visits Germany for talks with US, European officials amid peace push.
Zelensky said he will hold talks with European leaders and Trump's envoys in Berlin to discuss "the foundation of peace — a political agreement to end the war."
Zelensky said he will hold talks with European leaders and Trump's envoys in Berlin to discuss "the foundation of peace — a political agreement to end the war."
Zelensky arrives in Germany for talks with US, European officials amid peace push
Zelensky said he will hold talks with European leaders and Trump's envoys in Berlin to discuss "the foundation of peace — a political agreement to end the war."
kyivindependent.com
December 14, 2025 at 11:19 AM
⚡️ Zelensky visits Germany for talks with US, European officials amid peace push.
Zelensky said he will hold talks with European leaders and Trump's envoys in Berlin to discuss "the foundation of peace — a political agreement to end the war."
Zelensky said he will hold talks with European leaders and Trump's envoys in Berlin to discuss "the foundation of peace — a political agreement to end the war."
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⚡️Russian forces deploy additional reserves near Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad in Donetsk Oblast, Syrskyi says.
The situation near Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad remains challenging, with Russian forces intensifying pressure on Ukrainian troops, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said.
The situation near Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad remains challenging, with Russian forces intensifying pressure on Ukrainian troops, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said.
Russian forces deploy additional reserves near Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad in Donetsk Oblast, Syrskyi says
Ukrainian troops continue to employ "active defense tactics," seeking to improve positions and dislodge Russian forces in some areas, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said.
kyivindependent.com
December 13, 2025 at 11:40 AM
⚡️Russian forces deploy additional reserves near Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad in Donetsk Oblast, Syrskyi says.
The situation near Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad remains challenging, with Russian forces intensifying pressure on Ukrainian troops, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said.
The situation near Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad remains challenging, with Russian forces intensifying pressure on Ukrainian troops, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said.
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"In the end, this debate is not about financial stability; it is about whether Europe is serious about justice, accountability, and reparations," writes Olena Havrylchyk, Professor of Economics at the University Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, in her recent op-ed.
Europe’s plan to fund Ukraine is being blocked by one company — Euroclear
About the author: Olena Havrylchyk is a Professor of Economics at the University Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne.
The proposal to use immobilized Russian assets to finance a “reparation loan” for Ukraine w...
kyivindependent.com
December 11, 2025 at 1:21 PM
"In the end, this debate is not about financial stability; it is about whether Europe is serious about justice, accountability, and reparations," writes Olena Havrylchyk, Professor of Economics at the University Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, in her recent op-ed.
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⚡️ Ukraine war latest live: Ukraine brings back another group of children from Russian-occupied territories of Kherson Oblast, governor says.
Ukraine war latest updates: US presses Ukraine, not Russia, to pull back troops for proposed Donbas buffer zone, FT reports (7)
Live coverage of Russia’s war against Ukraine with breaking news and frontline updates, updated 7 times today. The U.S. is pressing Ukraine, but not Russia, to pull back troops from Donetsk and Luhans...
kyivindependent.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:25 PM
⚡️ Ukraine war latest live: Ukraine brings back another group of children from Russian-occupied territories of Kherson Oblast, governor says.
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⚡️Trump 'extremely frustrated' with Russia, Ukraine amid slow peace progress, White House says.
U.S. President Donald Trump is "extremely frustrated" with both Russia & Ukraine amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the war, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Dec. 11.
U.S. President Donald Trump is "extremely frustrated" with both Russia & Ukraine amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the war, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Dec. 11.
Trump "extremely frustrated" with Russia, Ukraine amid slow peace progress, White House says
U.S. President Donald Trump is "extremely frustrated" with both Russia and Ukraine amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the war, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said during a Dec. 11 pr...
kyivindependent.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:28 PM
⚡️Trump 'extremely frustrated' with Russia, Ukraine amid slow peace progress, White House says.
U.S. President Donald Trump is "extremely frustrated" with both Russia & Ukraine amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the war, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Dec. 11.
U.S. President Donald Trump is "extremely frustrated" with both Russia & Ukraine amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the war, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Dec. 11.
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These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Dec. 12, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
December 12, 2025 at 4:48 AM
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Dec. 12, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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⚡️Drone attack reportedly hits one of Russia’s largest oil refineries in Yaroslavl, setting it on fire
Russia’s Yaroslavl oil refinery reportedly on fire after overnight drone attack
Editor's note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Russia’s Slavneft-YANOS oil refinery in Yaroslavl, one of the country’s five largest, is reportedly on fire after being struck in an ov...
kyivindependent.com
December 12, 2025 at 7:51 AM
⚡️Drone attack reportedly hits one of Russia’s largest oil refineries in Yaroslavl, setting it on fire
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⚡️ Europe must prepare for war with Russia, NATO chief warns.
"We must be prepared for the scale of war our grandparents and great-grandparents endured," NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned.
"We must be prepared for the scale of war our grandparents and great-grandparents endured," NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned.
Europe must prepare for war with Russia, NATO chief warns
"We must be prepared for the scale of war our grandparents and great-grandparents endured," NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned.
kyivindependent.com
December 12, 2025 at 10:17 AM
⚡️ Europe must prepare for war with Russia, NATO chief warns.
"We must be prepared for the scale of war our grandparents and great-grandparents endured," NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned.
"We must be prepared for the scale of war our grandparents and great-grandparents endured," NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned.
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⚡️Zelensky 'ready' to hold elections during war, if partners ensure security.
Zelensky 'ready' to hold elections during war, if partners ensure security
"I am asking now, and stating this openly, for the U.S. to help me. Together with our European partners, we can ensure the security needed to hold elections. If that happens, Ukraine will be ready to ...
kyivindependent.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:21 PM
⚡️Zelensky 'ready' to hold elections during war, if partners ensure security.
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⚡️ Peace deal, security guarantees, reconstruction — Zelensky unveils 3-track plan as talks intensify.
The three texts cover a framework peace agreement, security guarantees, and Ukraine's reconstruction, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
The three texts cover a framework peace agreement, security guarantees, and Ukraine's reconstruction, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Peace deal, security guarantees, reconstruction — Zelensky unveils 3-track plan as talks intensify
The three texts cover a framework peace agreement, security guarantees, and Ukraine's reconstruction, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
kyivindependent.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:36 PM
⚡️ Peace deal, security guarantees, reconstruction — Zelensky unveils 3-track plan as talks intensify.
The three texts cover a framework peace agreement, security guarantees, and Ukraine's reconstruction, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
The three texts cover a framework peace agreement, security guarantees, and Ukraine's reconstruction, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
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⚡️ Update: Zelensky says US pledges 'realistic security guarantees' for Ukraine.
"If needed, sanctions would be applied, so that we have air defense, and it should be Article 5-like," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
"If needed, sanctions would be applied, so that we have air defense, and it should be Article 5-like," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Peace deal, security guarantees, reconstruction — Zelensky unveils 3-track plan as talks intensify
The three texts cover a framework peace agreement, security guarantees, and Ukraine's reconstruction, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
kyivindependent.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:46 PM
⚡️ Update: Zelensky says US pledges 'realistic security guarantees' for Ukraine.
"If needed, sanctions would be applied, so that we have air defense, and it should be Article 5-like," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
"If needed, sanctions would be applied, so that we have air defense, and it should be Article 5-like," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
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⚡️ Update: Zelensky says revised peace framework now has 20 points.
President Volodymyr Zelensky described the revised version as "a framework that keeps evolving" and must reflect "the interests of Ukraine, Europe, and the world."
President Volodymyr Zelensky described the revised version as "a framework that keeps evolving" and must reflect "the interests of Ukraine, Europe, and the world."
Peace deal, security guarantees, reconstruction — Zelensky unveils 3-track plan as talks intensify
The three texts cover a framework peace agreement, security guarantees, and Ukraine's reconstruction, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
kyivindependent.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:50 PM
⚡️ Update: Zelensky says revised peace framework now has 20 points.
President Volodymyr Zelensky described the revised version as "a framework that keeps evolving" and must reflect "the interests of Ukraine, Europe, and the world."
President Volodymyr Zelensky described the revised version as "a framework that keeps evolving" and must reflect "the interests of Ukraine, Europe, and the world."
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⚡️Ukraine regains part of Pokrovsk as 'defense continues,' Syrskyi says.
Ukraine has recaptured 13 square kilometers (5 square miles) of territory in Pokrovsk after previously having no troops left in the city, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said during a Dec. 9 press briefing.
Ukraine has recaptured 13 square kilometers (5 square miles) of territory in Pokrovsk after previously having no troops left in the city, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said during a Dec. 9 press briefing.
Ukraine regains part of Pokrovsk as 'defense continues,' Syrskyi says
Ukraine has recaptured 13 square kilometers (5 square miles) of territory in Pokrovsk after previously having no troops left in the city, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said during a Dec. 9 pres...
kyivindependent.com
December 9, 2025 at 10:13 PM
⚡️Ukraine regains part of Pokrovsk as 'defense continues,' Syrskyi says.
Ukraine has recaptured 13 square kilometers (5 square miles) of territory in Pokrovsk after previously having no troops left in the city, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said during a Dec. 9 press briefing.
Ukraine has recaptured 13 square kilometers (5 square miles) of territory in Pokrovsk after previously having no troops left in the city, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said during a Dec. 9 press briefing.
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⚡️ Update: Trump has 'his own vision' on resolving the war, different from Ukraine's perspective, Zelensky says.
President Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated that Ukraine is not considering the possibility of ceding territory to Russia.
President Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated that Ukraine is not considering the possibility of ceding territory to Russia.
No agreement on Donbas yet, Zelensky says as he visits London to discuss US-led peace efforts with European leaders
"There are visions of the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine — and we don't have a unified view on Donbas," Zelensky told Bloomberg regarding the latest discussions on the peace plan for Ukraine.
kyivindependent.com
December 8, 2025 at 6:32 PM
⚡️ Update: Trump has 'his own vision' on resolving the war, different from Ukraine's perspective, Zelensky says.
President Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated that Ukraine is not considering the possibility of ceding territory to Russia.
President Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated that Ukraine is not considering the possibility of ceding territory to Russia.
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⚡️ 'It burns for 3 days' — SBU drone strike sparked huge fire at Russia's Temryuk Seaport, source says.
The strike has reportedly destroyed around 70% of the facility’s total fuel tanks.
The strike has reportedly destroyed around 70% of the facility’s total fuel tanks.
'It burns for 3 days' — SBU drone strike sparked huge fire at Russia's Temryuk Seaport, source says
The strike has reportedly destroyed around 70% of the facility’s total fuel tanks.
kyivindependent.com
December 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM
⚡️ 'It burns for 3 days' — SBU drone strike sparked huge fire at Russia's Temryuk Seaport, source says.
The strike has reportedly destroyed around 70% of the facility’s total fuel tanks.
The strike has reportedly destroyed around 70% of the facility’s total fuel tanks.
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⚡️ Zelensky meets Pope Leo XIV as he continues seeking support amid peace talks.
President Volodymyr Zelensky is also set to meet Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni later in the day as he continues a tour of European capitals.
President Volodymyr Zelensky is also set to meet Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni later in the day as he continues a tour of European capitals.
Zelensky meets Pope Leo XIV as he continues seeking support amid peace talks
President Volodymyr Zelensky is also set to meet Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni later in the day as he continues a tour of European capitals.
kyivindependent.com
December 9, 2025 at 10:02 AM
⚡️ Zelensky meets Pope Leo XIV as he continues seeking support amid peace talks.
President Volodymyr Zelensky is also set to meet Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni later in the day as he continues a tour of European capitals.
President Volodymyr Zelensky is also set to meet Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni later in the day as he continues a tour of European capitals.
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⚡️ No agreement on Donbas yet, Zelensky says as he visits London to discuss US-led peace efforts with European leaders.
"There are visions of the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine — and we don't have a unified view on Donbas," Zelensky told Bloomberg regarding the discussions on the peace plan for Ukraine.
"There are visions of the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine — and we don't have a unified view on Donbas," Zelensky told Bloomberg regarding the discussions on the peace plan for Ukraine.
No agreement on Donbas yet, Zelensky says as he visits London to discuss US-led peace efforts with European leaders
"There are visions of the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine — and we don't have a unified view on Donbas," Zelensky told Bloomberg regarding the latest discussions on the peace plan for Ukraine.
kyivindependent.com
December 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM
⚡️ No agreement on Donbas yet, Zelensky says as he visits London to discuss US-led peace efforts with European leaders.
"There are visions of the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine — and we don't have a unified view on Donbas," Zelensky told Bloomberg regarding the discussions on the peace plan for Ukraine.
"There are visions of the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine — and we don't have a unified view on Donbas," Zelensky told Bloomberg regarding the discussions on the peace plan for Ukraine.
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The Republican Party really only has one core principle now: Everything the government does must either benefit Donald Trump and his allies or punish his enemies.
Donald Trump’s restitution scheme is among the greatest heists in US history
Bogus claims of malicious prosecution could cost taxpayers hundreds of millions.
www.motherjones.com
December 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The Republican Party really only has one core principle now: Everything the government does must either benefit Donald Trump and his allies or punish his enemies.
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EXCLUSIVE: Pete Hegseth ordered the U.S. military on Sept. 2 to kill all 11 people on a suspected drug-smuggling boat because they were on an internal list of military targets, the commander overseeing the operation told lawmakers, according to multiple sources.
Admiral told lawmakers everyone on alleged drug boat was on a list of military targets
Adm. Frank Bradley said U.S. intelligence had identified the 11 people on the boat and determined the military was authorized to kill them as part of Trump’s campaign against alleged drug-smuggling vessels.
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December 7, 2025 at 1:12 AM
EXCLUSIVE: Pete Hegseth ordered the U.S. military on Sept. 2 to kill all 11 people on a suspected drug-smuggling boat because they were on an internal list of military targets, the commander overseeing the operation told lawmakers, according to multiple sources.
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"A sanctions architecture built with Ukraine, not just for it, would finally close the gaps Moscow continues to exploit," writes international security and stability expert Mariya Chukhnova in her recent op-ed.
How fragmented sanctions prolong the war and empower Russia’s defense industry
About the author: Mariya Chukhnova is an international security and stability expert at The Critical Mass, an international security think tank based in Alexandria, Virginia.
Nearly four years into R...
kyivindependent.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:58 PM
"A sanctions architecture built with Ukraine, not just for it, would finally close the gaps Moscow continues to exploit," writes international security and stability expert Mariya Chukhnova in her recent op-ed.
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These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Dec. 1, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
December 1, 2025 at 7:10 AM
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Dec. 1, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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We’ve put together a few quick tips on how you can fight back against the algorithm and keep Ukraine in the news you’re seeing.
How to beat the algorithms and keep Ukraine in your news feed
We’ve put together a few quick tips on how you can fight back against the algorithm and keep Ukraine in the news you’re seeing.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:07 AM
We’ve put together a few quick tips on how you can fight back against the algorithm and keep Ukraine in the news you’re seeing.
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⚡️'Outrage against human decency' – European MPs caution Trump against appeasing Russia in new open letter.
The 47 signatories include parliamentarians from countries ranging from Ireland to North Macedonia.
The 47 signatories include parliamentarians from countries ranging from Ireland to North Macedonia.
'Outrage against human decency' – European MPs caution Trump against appeasing Russia in new open letter
A group of European lawmakers has signed on to a letter cautioning U.S. President Donald Trump against pandering to Russia.
The 47 signatories include parliamentarians from countries ranging from Ire...
kyivindependent.com
November 23, 2025 at 1:19 PM
⚡️'Outrage against human decency' – European MPs caution Trump against appeasing Russia in new open letter.
The 47 signatories include parliamentarians from countries ranging from Ireland to North Macedonia.
The 47 signatories include parliamentarians from countries ranging from Ireland to North Macedonia.
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According to Republican Senator Mike Rounds, Rubio told senators that the 28-point peace plan drawn up by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and his Russian counterpart, Kirill Dmitriev, was actually a Russian plan that the U.S. had agreed to pass along to Ukraine.
Rubio facing scrutiny after telling US senators that 28-point plan is a Russian proposal passed along to Ukraine
The U.S. bipartisan Senate delegation attending the Halifax International Security Forum had received a phone call from Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
In it, Rubio was quite frank.
According to Rep...
kyivindependent.com
November 23, 2025 at 3:29 AM
According to Republican Senator Mike Rounds, Rubio told senators that the 28-point peace plan drawn up by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and his Russian counterpart, Kirill Dmitriev, was actually a Russian plan that the U.S. had agreed to pass along to Ukraine.
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⚡️Ukraine's military reportedly strikes power plant in Moscow Oblast.
Ukraine's military reportedly struck the Shatura Thermal Power Plant in Moscow Oblast overnight on Nov. 23, Russian Telegram media channels reported.
Ukraine's military reportedly struck the Shatura Thermal Power Plant in Moscow Oblast overnight on Nov. 23, Russian Telegram media channels reported.
Ukraine's military reportedly strikes power plant in Moscow Oblast
Ukraine's military reportedly struck the Shatura Thermal Power Plant in Moscow Oblast overnight on Nov. 23, Russian Telegram media channels reported.
kyivindependent.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:01 AM
⚡️Ukraine's military reportedly strikes power plant in Moscow Oblast.
Ukraine's military reportedly struck the Shatura Thermal Power Plant in Moscow Oblast overnight on Nov. 23, Russian Telegram media channels reported.
Ukraine's military reportedly struck the Shatura Thermal Power Plant in Moscow Oblast overnight on Nov. 23, Russian Telegram media channels reported.