Christophe Kopp
@chkopp.bsky.social
French, ex GP and medical editor. Daily roundup of information about Ukraine, based mostly on Ukrainian, Baltic, Nordic and Eastern European sources.
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The footage currently circulating of Russian troops entering Pokrovsk once more demonstrates their utter disregard for human life. It should make every citizen of the free world ask themselves: Should we really tolerate these people laying waste to sovereign Ukraine while we stand by and do nothing?
November 11, 2025 at 4:52 PM
The footage currently circulating of Russian troops entering Pokrovsk once more demonstrates their utter disregard for human life. It should make every citizen of the free world ask themselves: Should we really tolerate these people laying waste to sovereign Ukraine while we stand by and do nothing?
"The report attributes the outbreak to severe delays in evacuating wounded troops from the front lines. The widespread use of Russian drones has made medical evacuation extremely difficult, leaving many soldiers without timely treatment.
November 11, 2025 at 2:15 PM
"The report attributes the outbreak to severe delays in evacuating wounded troops from the front lines. The widespread use of Russian drones has made medical evacuation extremely difficult, leaving many soldiers without timely treatment.
"Ukraine's military says more than 70,000 women were serving in the country's armed forces as of January." www.npr.org/2025/11/11/n...
'No turning back': More and more Ukrainian women join the army to fight Russia
An increasing number of women are joining the Ukrainian military, with thousands serving in front line roles, as Russia's war on Ukraine nears its fourth year — with no peace in sight.
www.npr.org
November 11, 2025 at 2:15 PM
"Ukraine's military says more than 70,000 women were serving in the country's armed forces as of January." www.npr.org/2025/11/11/n...
"Her unexpected arrest has prompted fears for the safety of a Ukrainian girl who was put in her care at only four years old and whose whereabouts are unknown." www.thetimes.com/world/russia...
Russian who ‘adopted’ Ukraine’s stolen children jailed
Irina Rudnitskaya, once praised for ‘family values’ and fostering abducted children, is facing up to ten years in prison on trafficking charges
www.thetimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:18 AM
"Her unexpected arrest has prompted fears for the safety of a Ukrainian girl who was put in her care at only four years old and whose whereabouts are unknown." www.thetimes.com/world/russia...
"By stealing...Ukrainian cultural heritage, Russia aims to eradicate Ukrainian national identity and justify its aggression and occupation. Documenting these crimes is a crucial step toward restoring justice and holding the perpetrators accountable" odessa-journal.com/defence-inte...
Over 1,000 Ukrainian Artworks Stolen by Russian Forces from Kherson Museum - Oj
Russian forces looted 1,233 cultural artifacts from Kherson Art Gallery, including works by Prymachenko, Aivazovsky, and Lely, during occupation.
odessa-journal.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:18 AM
"By stealing...Ukrainian cultural heritage, Russia aims to eradicate Ukrainian national identity and justify its aggression and occupation. Documenting these crimes is a crucial step toward restoring justice and holding the perpetrators accountable" odessa-journal.com/defence-inte...
"London's High Court finalized a ruling requiring oligarch Ihor Kolomoisky and his partner Hennadii Boholiubov to pay PrivatBank over $3 billion in compensation and legal costs." euromaidanpress.com/2025/11/11/l...
London orders PrivatBank oligarchs to pay Ukraine $3bn for largest bank fraud in country's history - Euromaidan Press
London court finalizes $3bn judgment against Kolomoisky and Boholiubov for PrivatBank fraud that siphoned 1.5% of Ukraine's GDP. 8-year legal battle ends, but enforcement challenges loom.
euromaidanpress.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:13 AM
"London's High Court finalized a ruling requiring oligarch Ihor Kolomoisky and his partner Hennadii Boholiubov to pay PrivatBank over $3 billion in compensation and legal costs." euromaidanpress.com/2025/11/11/l...
"Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko has said that the government is awaiting "the results of procedural actions" regarding the situation with Energoatom, Ukraine's state nuclear energy regulator." www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/202...
Ukrainian PM awaits procedural results in investigation of energy sector schemes
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko has said that the government is awaiting "the results of procedural actions" regarding the situation with Energoatom, Ukraine's state nuclear energy regulato...
www.pravda.com.ua
November 11, 2025 at 9:11 AM
"Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko has said that the government is awaiting "the results of procedural actions" regarding the situation with Energoatom, Ukraine's state nuclear energy regulator." www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/202...
"unvetted operatives wielding control over the country's state nuclear company through systematic bribery." euromaidanpress.com/2025/11/10/n...
Ukraine's top anti-corruption agency raids shadow managers who controlled country's only nuclear operator through kickback scheme - Euromaidan Press
1000+ hours of surveillance exposed 10-15% kickback demands from contractors. Timur Mindich fled Ukraine hours before investigators arrived.
euromaidanpress.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:11 AM
"unvetted operatives wielding control over the country's state nuclear company through systematic bribery." euromaidanpress.com/2025/11/10/n...
"this tactic is aimed not at resolving conflicts or finding compromise, but at reinforcing Moscow’s position by changing the agenda, manipulating facts, and using emotional attacks and the humiliation of opponents,
November 11, 2025 at 9:03 AM
"this tactic is aimed not at resolving conflicts or finding compromise, but at reinforcing Moscow’s position by changing the agenda, manipulating facts, and using emotional attacks and the humiliation of opponents,
"Kyrylo Budanov is in charge of Kyiv's invisible war. Master of drones and clandestine operations, he has turned the GUR into a state within the state," www.intelligenceonline.com/europe-russi...
Ukraine • The rise to power of Ukraine's military intelligence strategist, Kyrylo Budanov
Ukraine's strongmen in war (2/4) – As the head of military intelligence, Kyrylo Budanov is in charge of Kyiv's invisible war. Master of drones and clandestine operations, he has turned the GUR into a
www.intelligenceonline.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:59 AM
"Kyrylo Budanov is in charge of Kyiv's invisible war. Master of drones and clandestine operations, he has turned the GUR into a state within the state," www.intelligenceonline.com/europe-russi...
"Our goal is effective governance, social unity, and partners’ trust." english.nv.ua/nation/ukrai...
Ukrainian opposition initiates Cabinet dismissal amid energy sector corruption
The European Solidarity party announced that it is initiating procedures to dismiss the Cabinet of Ministers after NABU and SAPO uncovered a corruption scheme at Energoatom, the politicians wrote on N...
english.nv.ua
November 11, 2025 at 8:58 AM
"Our goal is effective governance, social unity, and partners’ trust." english.nv.ua/nation/ukrai...
"Mindich, a co-owner of the president's Kvartal 95 production company, has allegedly profited from his ties with Zelensky and dramatically increased his clout in recent years," kyivindependent.com/who-is-timur...
Who is Timur Mindich, Zelensky's secretive associate at the center of a major corruption probe?
Timur Mindich, a businessman who is reportedly at the center of a major corruption probe, is a close associate of President Volodymyr Zelensky with interests in multiple industries.
Mindich, a co-own...
kyivindependent.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:58 AM
"Mindich, a co-owner of the president's Kvartal 95 production company, has allegedly profited from his ties with Zelensky and dramatically increased his clout in recent years," kyivindependent.com/who-is-timur...
"France, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Japan and Australia, all of which are aligned with the international effort to cripple the Kremlin's war machine and bring the invasion of Ukraine to an end." www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
Where are the Russian assets? Nobody, except Belgium, wants to say
The debate about issuing a reparations loan to Ukraine has prompted one burning question: Where exactly are Russia's immobilised assets?
www.euronews.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:42 AM
"France, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Japan and Australia, all of which are aligned with the international effort to cripple the Kremlin's war machine and bring the invasion of Ukraine to an end." www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
"people inside Russia suffering from serious chronic illnesses who try to get imported medication through whatever means necessary. They are convinced that any Russian-made drug, even one produced under license, is no better than a quack cure." www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/11/04/r...
Russia's Self-Imposed Isolation Reaches a New Frontier: Medicine - The Moscow Times
Opinion | There are two contrasting opinions about Russia’s pharmaceutical market.
www.themoscowtimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:42 AM
"people inside Russia suffering from serious chronic illnesses who try to get imported medication through whatever means necessary. They are convinced that any Russian-made drug, even one produced under license, is no better than a quack cure." www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/11/04/r...
"Although Russia’s share of total Swiss pharmaceutical exports is less than 2%, the branch’s products currently account for more than 80% of Swiss exports to Russia." www.swissinfo.ch/eng/foreign-...
Swiss pharma exports to Russia continue despite war
Exports of the Swiss pharmaceutical industry to Russia remain largely stable.
www.swissinfo.ch
November 11, 2025 at 6:42 AM
"Although Russia’s share of total Swiss pharmaceutical exports is less than 2%, the branch’s products currently account for more than 80% of Swiss exports to Russia." www.swissinfo.ch/eng/foreign-...
"Ukraine’s Security Service (SSU) has charged the Deputy Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation with a war crime for organizing the theft of more than 4 million tons of Ukrainian grain from occupied territories." www.seedworld.com/europe/2025/...
Russian Deputy Agriculture Minister Accused of War Crime Over Stolen Ukrainian Grain - Seed World
Ukraine’s Security Service (SSU) has charged Russia’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture with war crimes for orchestrating the theft of over 4 million tons of Ukrainian grain worth 23 billion UAH. The SSU...
www.seedworld.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:28 AM
"Ukraine’s Security Service (SSU) has charged the Deputy Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation with a war crime for organizing the theft of more than 4 million tons of Ukrainian grain from occupied territories." www.seedworld.com/europe/2025/...
"Ukraine's military intelligence agency said on Monday that over 600 Russian troops have died in the last two years due to non-combat reasons, including drug abuse and food poisoning." www.businessinsider.com/russian-300-...
Ukraine says nearly 300 Russian troops died of drugs or bad food in the last 2 years
Ukrainian intelligence said "low quality" led to food poisoning that killed at least 32 Russian troops, while another 255 died of drug abuse.
www.businessinsider.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:28 AM
"Ukraine's military intelligence agency said on Monday that over 600 Russian troops have died in the last two years due to non-combat reasons, including drug abuse and food poisoning." www.businessinsider.com/russian-300-...
"The state-owned company Vattenfall AB previously bought Russian uranium, but these deliveries were halted in 2022 after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine." mezha.net/eng/bukvy/sw...
Sweden Lifts Uranium Mining Ban to Strengthen Energy Security | Ukraine news - #Mezha
Sweden's parliament has voted to lift the uranium mining ban, aiming to boost energy stability despite environmental concerns from local communities.
mezha.net
November 11, 2025 at 6:25 AM
"The state-owned company Vattenfall AB previously bought Russian uranium, but these deliveries were halted in 2022 after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine." mezha.net/eng/bukvy/sw...
"a move that Paris views as a direct challenge to Western influence in the Sahel and a blow to decades of Franco-Nigerien cooperation in the nuclear sector." africa.businessinsider.com/local/market...
France angered by Niger’s plan to sell 1,000 metric tons of uranium to Russia
France has expressed deep concern over reports that Niger’s military junta is preparing to sell 1,000 metric tons of uranium to Russia; a move that Paris views as a direct challenge to Western influen...
africa.businessinsider.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:24 AM
"a move that Paris views as a direct challenge to Western influence in the Sahel and a blow to decades of Franco-Nigerien cooperation in the nuclear sector." africa.businessinsider.com/local/market...
"The Turkish government has publicly acknowledged its dependence on Russia for uranium fuel at the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant, an admission that reflects both growing discomfort in Ankara and a wider effort to rebalance relations toward the West." nordicmonitor.com/2025/11/turk...
Turkish gov't voices first concern over uranium reliance on Russia amid new US nuclear partnership - Nordic Monitor
Levent Kenez/Stockholm
nordicmonitor.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:24 AM
"The Turkish government has publicly acknowledged its dependence on Russia for uranium fuel at the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant, an admission that reflects both growing discomfort in Ankara and a wider effort to rebalance relations toward the West." nordicmonitor.com/2025/11/turk...
"Due to the sanctions, Iraq has halted all cash and crude payments to the company, leading to the cancellation of roughly 4 million barrels of crude oil allocated to Lukoil for November." meduza.io/en/feature/2...
Russia’s oil empire stumbles as Lukoil halts output in Iraq under U.S. sanctions pressure Meduza breaks down today’s biggest Russia-related news stories, November 10, 2025 — Meduza
The international operations of Russian oil major Lukoil have been severely hampered by U.S. sanctions imposed last month, forcing the company to declare “force majeure” at its crucial West Qurna-2 fi...
meduza.io
November 11, 2025 at 6:20 AM
"Due to the sanctions, Iraq has halted all cash and crude payments to the company, leading to the cancellation of roughly 4 million barrels of crude oil allocated to Lukoil for November." meduza.io/en/feature/2...
"According to a statement released by the Kurdistan Region Presidency, Rubio praised Barzani for his participation in restarting the pipeline between Iraq and Turkey, allowing oil to be exported from Iraqi Kurdistan." www.iraqinews.com/iraq/us-hail...
US hails Iraqi Kurdistan’s role in reopening Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline - Iraqi News
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hailed on Sunday President Nechirvan Barzani's important role in regional diplomacy.
www.iraqinews.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:20 AM
"According to a statement released by the Kurdistan Region Presidency, Rubio praised Barzani for his participation in restarting the pipeline between Iraq and Turkey, allowing oil to be exported from Iraqi Kurdistan." www.iraqinews.com/iraq/us-hail...
"The Kremlin has begun a forced partial mobilization of reservists, likely for use in Ukraine." unn.ua/en/news/isw-...
ISW: Russia's call-up of reservists to protect infrastructure conceals plans to send them to Ukraine
УНН War in Ukraine ✎ The Kremlin has begun a forced partial mobilization of reservists, likely for use in Ukraine. At least 19 federal subjects are
already preparing reser…
unn.ua
November 11, 2025 at 6:15 AM
"The Kremlin has begun a forced partial mobilization of reservists, likely for use in Ukraine." unn.ua/en/news/isw-...
"Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković stated that Hungary's claims about the Janaf pipeline's inability to replace Russian oil are false. He emphasized that Janaf has sufficient capacity to supply all necessary crude oil to Hungarian and Slovak refineries." unn.ua/en/news/croa...
Croatia refutes Hungary's claims about insufficient capacity of the Adriatic pipeline to replace Russian oil
УНН Politics ✎ Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković stated that Hungary's claims about the Janaf pipeline's inability to replace Russian oil
are false. He emphas…
unn.ua
November 11, 2025 at 6:13 AM
"Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković stated that Hungary's claims about the Janaf pipeline's inability to replace Russian oil are false. He emphasized that Janaf has sufficient capacity to supply all necessary crude oil to Hungarian and Slovak refineries." unn.ua/en/news/croa...
"gas supplies to Slovakia and Hungary, as well as LNG exports to Western Europe, remain among Gazprom's main sources of revenue." kyivindependent.com/the-cost-of-...
The cost of war: Is Russia running out of money to continue the fight?
In early October, the Russian government released the full draft of its 2026–2028 federal budget, outlining President Vladimir Putin's key policy priorities for the coming years.
In his report for th...
kyivindependent.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:13 AM
"gas supplies to Slovakia and Hungary, as well as LNG exports to Western Europe, remain among Gazprom's main sources of revenue." kyivindependent.com/the-cost-of-...