The Ukrainian Week
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Independent Ukrainian English-language magazine providing an in-depth analysis of Ukraine's political, social and economic affairs.
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Myroslava Kopcha, alias Akira, artist & volunteer born in Ternopil region, & Artur Vilchynskyi, alias Promin, engineer & designer, have been killed in action, in a combat mission to defend 🇺🇦's skies.
"We will continue your work. We will take revenge", their unit wrote.
#Ukraine
"We will continue your work. We will take revenge", their unit wrote.
#Ukraine
November 26, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Myroslava Kopcha, alias Akira, artist & volunteer born in Ternopil region, & Artur Vilchynskyi, alias Promin, engineer & designer, have been killed in action, in a combat mission to defend 🇺🇦's skies.
"We will continue your work. We will take revenge", their unit wrote.
#Ukraine
"We will continue your work. We will take revenge", their unit wrote.
#Ukraine
#Ternopil A memorial service was held today for the 34 people killed by Russia on Nov. 19, including 6 children :
"This is no longer war. This is the deliberate mass killing of civilians (..) This is a crime against humanity", Head of the 🇺🇦 Greek Catholic Church said.
#Ukraine
"This is no longer war. This is the deliberate mass killing of civilians (..) This is a crime against humanity", Head of the 🇺🇦 Greek Catholic Church said.
#Ukraine
November 26, 2025 at 2:07 PM
In February 2022, Kyiv became the epicentre of Putin’s blitzkrieg (...) But a small band of Ukrainian defenders refused to back down.
Hostomel bridge blown up to stop Russian advance on #Kyiv : " Mom, we’re heading to defend the city "
#Ukraine
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Hostomel bridge blown up to stop Russian advance on #Kyiv : " Mom, we’re heading to defend the city "
#Ukraine
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November 26, 2025 at 10:17 AM
In February 2022, Kyiv became the epicentre of Putin’s blitzkrieg (...) But a small band of Ukrainian defenders refused to back down.
Hostomel bridge blown up to stop Russian advance on #Kyiv : " Mom, we’re heading to defend the city "
#Ukraine
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Hostomel bridge blown up to stop Russian advance on #Kyiv : " Mom, we’re heading to defend the city "
#Ukraine
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Flashmob in Paris yesterday used the old traditionnal Ukrainian song "Shchedryk", spread all over the world as the popular Christmas tune, "Carol of the Bells". Mykola Leontovych🇺🇦composed the arrangement used in all versions. He was killed by an Bolshevik agent in 1921.
#Ukraine
#Ukraine
November 25, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Flashmob in Paris yesterday used the old traditionnal Ukrainian song "Shchedryk", spread all over the world as the popular Christmas tune, "Carol of the Bells". Mykola Leontovych🇺🇦composed the arrangement used in all versions. He was killed by an Bolshevik agent in 1921.
#Ukraine
#Ukraine
U.S. Army Sec. Dan Driscoll, fresh off talks in Kyiv & Geneva with Ukrainian officials, landed in Abu Dhabi on Monday to meet with the Russians, according 🇺🇸 officials. "After holding initial meetings, he planned to conduct more engagements with the delegation on Tuesday" (WSJ).
November 25, 2025 at 1:11 PM
U.S. Army Sec. Dan Driscoll, fresh off talks in Kyiv & Geneva with Ukrainian officials, landed in Abu Dhabi on Monday to meet with the Russians, according 🇺🇸 officials. "After holding initial meetings, he planned to conduct more engagements with the delegation on Tuesday" (WSJ).
A Russian massive attack against #Ukraine on Nov. 25, targeting critical infrastructure & residential areas with drones & ballistic missiles, killed at least 6 people, injured at least 13 in #Kyiv, report said. « Putin gave his terrorist response to the United States », 🇺🇦 MFA said.
November 25, 2025 at 8:17 AM
#NewYork St. Patrick’s Cathedral honored the memory of Holodomor victims. «We would like #Europe & #USA to understand that the terror that occurred in the 1930s could recur, for the evil committed then was neither punished nor fully acknowledged», #Ukraine’s Representative said.
November 23, 2025 at 10:41 PM
#NewYork St. Patrick’s Cathedral honored the memory of Holodomor victims. «We would like #Europe & #USA to understand that the terror that occurred in the 1930s could recur, for the evil committed then was neither punished nor fully acknowledged», #Ukraine’s Representative said.
The number of people killed in Ternopil by the Russian strikes on 2 residential buildings has risen to 31, including 6 children.
94 people were injured, including 18 children.
As rescue operations continue, 10 people, including 1 child, are missing.
#RussianWarCrimes
#Ukraine🇺🇦
94 people were injured, including 18 children.
As rescue operations continue, 10 people, including 1 child, are missing.
#RussianWarCrimes
#Ukraine🇺🇦
November 21, 2025 at 12:54 PM
The number of people killed in Ternopil by the Russian strikes on 2 residential buildings has risen to 31, including 6 children.
94 people were injured, including 18 children.
As rescue operations continue, 10 people, including 1 child, are missing.
#RussianWarCrimes
#Ukraine🇺🇦
94 people were injured, including 18 children.
As rescue operations continue, 10 people, including 1 child, are missing.
#RussianWarCrimes
#Ukraine🇺🇦
« The Kremlin regime will not stop unless it is stopped through unyielding and concerted pressure. There is only one realistic path to ending this war : Russia must be compelled to retreat — economically, politically, and militarily », Ukraine🇺🇦 to the UN, on Nov 21. #unsc
#stoprussia #ukraine
#stoprussia #ukraine
November 21, 2025 at 9:38 AM
« The Kremlin regime will not stop unless it is stopped through unyielding and concerted pressure. There is only one realistic path to ending this war : Russia must be compelled to retreat — economically, politically, and militarily », Ukraine🇺🇦 to the UN, on Nov 21. #unsc
#stoprussia #ukraine
#stoprussia #ukraine
Paris. A pro-Ukrainian group called for immediate return of Ukrainian🇺🇦children on World Children’s Day. Since 2022, Russia killed at least 688 children, injured 2253 & abducted at least 20000.
Russia commits crimes against humanity with elements of genocide, the group said. #ukraine
Russia commits crimes against humanity with elements of genocide, the group said. #ukraine
November 20, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Paris. A pro-Ukrainian group called for immediate return of Ukrainian🇺🇦children on World Children’s Day. Since 2022, Russia killed at least 688 children, injured 2253 & abducted at least 20000.
Russia commits crimes against humanity with elements of genocide, the group said. #ukraine
Russia commits crimes against humanity with elements of genocide, the group said. #ukraine
The Ternopil attack is «another clear reminder that the brutality of Putin’s Russia knows no limits. Russian officials like to claim they do not target civilians. But the truth is plain to see». Russia «shows no respect for the rules of civilised coexistence», 🇨🇿 Pdt P. Pavel said. #Ukraine
November 19, 2025 at 6:54 PM
The Ternopil attack is «another clear reminder that the brutality of Putin’s Russia knows no limits. Russian officials like to claim they do not target civilians. But the truth is plain to see». Russia «shows no respect for the rules of civilised coexistence», 🇨🇿 Pdt P. Pavel said. #Ukraine
#Ukraine The death toll of the Russian attack increased to 10 people and 37 wounded, including 12 children in Ternopil.
2 nine-story residential buildings damaged.
1 is on fire, 1 has been ruined from the 3d to the 9th floor.
There are people under the rubble.
#RussianWarCrimes
2 nine-story residential buildings damaged.
1 is on fire, 1 has been ruined from the 3d to the 9th floor.
There are people under the rubble.
#RussianWarCrimes
November 19, 2025 at 10:35 AM
#Ukraine The death toll of the Russian attack increased to 10 people and 37 wounded, including 12 children in Ternopil.
2 nine-story residential buildings damaged.
1 is on fire, 1 has been ruined from the 3d to the 9th floor.
There are people under the rubble.
#RussianWarCrimes
2 nine-story residential buildings damaged.
1 is on fire, 1 has been ruined from the 3d to the 9th floor.
There are people under the rubble.
#RussianWarCrimes
Russia launched a massive drone & missiles attack against #Ukraine 🇺🇦overnight on Lviv, Ternopil 🎥, Kharkiv & Dnipro. 46 people including children injured in Kharkiv. 2 women killed in Chernihiv oblast, preliminary toll said. Energy infrastructure & cilivians have been targeted.
November 19, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Russia launched a massive drone & missiles attack against #Ukraine 🇺🇦overnight on Lviv, Ternopil 🎥, Kharkiv & Dnipro. 46 people including children injured in Kharkiv. 2 women killed in Chernihiv oblast, preliminary toll said. Energy infrastructure & cilivians have been targeted.
#Spain will allocate a new military aid package to #Ukraine within a month, including 40 missiles for IRIS-T air defense systems.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced this at a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Madrid on Tuesday. 🇪🇸🇺🇦
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced this at a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Madrid on Tuesday. 🇪🇸🇺🇦
November 18, 2025 at 11:45 PM
#Slovakia Slovaks mark Velvet Revolution with protests in defence of democratic values: thousands gathered on Nov.17 in Bratislava & other cities at rallies organised by opposition parties & civic groups protesting against democratic backsliding & pro-Russian policies of R. Fico.
November 18, 2025 at 5:38 PM
#Slovakia Slovaks mark Velvet Revolution with protests in defence of democratic values: thousands gathered on Nov.17 in Bratislava & other cities at rallies organised by opposition parties & civic groups protesting against democratic backsliding & pro-Russian policies of R. Fico.
"All evidence related to the explosion on a railway line in #Poland, which runs toward #Ukraine, points to Russia", Polish PM & Min. of National Defense said.
Incidents in 🇵🇱 & across #Europe, at airports, sabotages, arson in shopping centers :
"all traces lead east, to Russia"
Incidents in 🇵🇱 & across #Europe, at airports, sabotages, arson in shopping centers :
"all traces lead east, to Russia"
November 18, 2025 at 3:42 PM
" Amid the full-scale war with Russia, Ukraine has been slowly edging closer to what could be described an ‘unofficial’ EU membership. "
Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Act effectively makes Ukraine ‘unofficial’ EU member : ukrainianweek.com/ukraine-eu-t...
Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Act effectively makes Ukraine ‘unofficial’ EU member : ukrainianweek.com/ukraine-eu-t...
November 18, 2025 at 2:27 PM
" Amid the full-scale war with Russia, Ukraine has been slowly edging closer to what could be described an ‘unofficial’ EU membership. "
Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Act effectively makes Ukraine ‘unofficial’ EU member : ukrainianweek.com/ukraine-eu-t...
Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Act effectively makes Ukraine ‘unofficial’ EU member : ukrainianweek.com/ukraine-eu-t...
" A Turkish source said that U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff would also visit #Turkey on Wednesday and join the planned talks there with #Zelensky " (Reuters).
#Ukraine & Russia held several rounds of talks in Istanbul, about exchange of POWs and the remains of fallen soldiers.
#Ukraine & Russia held several rounds of talks in Istanbul, about exchange of POWs and the remains of fallen soldiers.
November 18, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Volodymyr #Zelensky just arrived in #France, at the military base of Villacoublay.
"Every night requires multi-component air defense (...) We are actively working with partners on each component to reinforce Ukraine’s protection", he said on November 16.
#Ukraine #StopRussia
"Every night requires multi-component air defense (...) We are actively working with partners on each component to reinforce Ukraine’s protection", he said on November 16.
#Ukraine #StopRussia
November 17, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Volodymyr #Zelensky just arrived in #France, at the military base of Villacoublay.
"Every night requires multi-component air defense (...) We are actively working with partners on each component to reinforce Ukraine’s protection", he said on November 16.
#Ukraine #StopRussia
"Every night requires multi-component air defense (...) We are actively working with partners on each component to reinforce Ukraine’s protection", he said on November 16.
#Ukraine #StopRussia
« Dear sisters & brothers of #Ukraine, you are welcome. » A mass to commemorate the millions of 🇺🇦 victims of Holodomor at Sacré Cœur in Paris today & to remind us that Moscow hid its crime behind a wall of Soviet propaganda : the world was deliberately misinformed, and still is. #ukraine #paris
November 16, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Ukrainian anthem in tribute to the victims of the Holodomor, on November 16 in Paris, the extermination by starvation of at least 4.5 million Ukrainians, organized by Stalin between 1932 and 1933, and internationally recognized as genocide against the Ukrainian people. #Ukraine🇺🇦
November 16, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Ukrainian anthem in tribute to the victims of the Holodomor, on November 16 in Paris, the extermination by starvation of at least 4.5 million Ukrainians, organized by Stalin between 1932 and 1933, and internationally recognized as genocide against the Ukrainian people. #Ukraine🇺🇦
Operation Midas : corruption or high treason ? « Its scale and timing make it a threat to the country’s very functioning amid a full-scale invasion » 👉 ukrainianweek.com/midas-ukrain...
Operation Midas: corruption or high treason? - The Ukrainian Week
This week, I had the privilege of attending “War in Ukraine: The battleground for the future of Europe” at Chatham House in London. The event, as always,
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November 15, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Operation Midas : corruption or high treason ? « Its scale and timing make it a threat to the country’s very functioning amid a full-scale invasion » 👉 ukrainianweek.com/midas-ukrain...
#France « Brothers in Arms » of the British rock band Dire Straits was played, with a few touches of yellow & blue, during the commemorations of the November 13, 2015 jihadist terrorist attacks in #Paris. The attacks killed 132 people, including 92 at the Bataclan concert hall.
November 14, 2025 at 9:10 PM
#Slovakia 📢 During a school lecture, Slovak PM Fico criticized the EU’s support to #Ukraine🇺🇦, triggering discontent among the students, who reacted with keys noise, symbol of the revolution in 1989, when people waved their keys to demand the resignation of the communist regime.
November 14, 2025 at 2:15 PM
#Slovakia 📢 During a school lecture, Slovak PM Fico criticized the EU’s support to #Ukraine🇺🇦, triggering discontent among the students, who reacted with keys noise, symbol of the revolution in 1989, when people waved their keys to demand the resignation of the communist regime.