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🙏Я Девід Олександр, я військовий солдат, я сподіваюся, що я пройду через процес, просто тут, щоб завести друзів, іноді тут на полі бою стає самотньо🇺🇦🇺🇦
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Massive Ukrainian drone raids deep inside Russia, Macron’s first call with Putin since 2022, and the EU’s Danish presidency kicks off as Kyiv secures fresh IMF cash. Read today’s full frontline and geopolitical rundown.
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July 2, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Massive Ukrainian drone raids deep inside Russia, Macron’s first call with Putin since 2022, and the EU’s Danish presidency kicks off as Kyiv secures fresh IMF cash. Read today’s full frontline and geopolitical rundown.
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⚡️Russia hits evacuation vehicle in Donetsk Oblast, killing civilian.
According to the police, Russian forces attacked the evacuation vehicles provided by chaplains three times.
According to the police, Russian forces attacked the evacuation vehicles provided by chaplains three times.
Russia hits evacuation vehicle in Donetsk Oblast, killing civilian
According to the police, Russian forces attacked the evacuation vehicles provided by chaplains three times.
kyivindependent.com
July 1, 2025 at 3:35 PM
⚡️Russia hits evacuation vehicle in Donetsk Oblast, killing civilian.
According to the police, Russian forces attacked the evacuation vehicles provided by chaplains three times.
According to the police, Russian forces attacked the evacuation vehicles provided by chaplains three times.
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The Kyiv Independent partners with the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers to look back at some of June’s most memorable moments through the eyes of Ukrainian photographers.
Operation Spiderweb and Russia’s record drone assault – Ukraine in photos, June 2025
For Ukraine, June began with a celebration — not the one the whole country longs for, victory over Moscow — but a celebration of one of the most stunning drone attacks on Russia, known as Operation Sp...
kyivindependent.com
July 1, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The Kyiv Independent partners with the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers to look back at some of June’s most memorable moments through the eyes of Ukrainian photographers.
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The Kyiv Independent’s Oleksiy Sorokin sat down with Eivind Vad Petersson, state secretary to the Norwegian foreign minister and co-chair of the joint Norwegian-Ukrainian Working Group on Nuclear Safety and Security.
Why Norway is investing billions in Ukraine's victory
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July 1, 2025 at 3:07 PM
The Kyiv Independent’s Oleksiy Sorokin sat down with Eivind Vad Petersson, state secretary to the Norwegian foreign minister and co-chair of the joint Norwegian-Ukrainian Working Group on Nuclear Safety and Security.
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⚡️Russian Su-34 aircraft crashes during training flight in Russia's Nizhny Novgorod Oblast.
According to Russia's Defense Ministry, the crew successfully ejected from the plane, and there were no casualties.
According to Russia's Defense Ministry, the crew successfully ejected from the plane, and there were no casualties.
Russian Su-34 aircraft crashes during training flight in Russia's Nizhny Novgorod Oblast
According to Russia's Defense Ministry, the crew successfully ejected from the plane, and there were no casualties.
kyivindependent.com
July 1, 2025 at 2:47 PM
⚡️Russian Su-34 aircraft crashes during training flight in Russia's Nizhny Novgorod Oblast.
According to Russia's Defense Ministry, the crew successfully ejected from the plane, and there were no casualties.
According to Russia's Defense Ministry, the crew successfully ejected from the plane, and there were no casualties.
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Kyiv Independent reporter Francis Farrell visited the embattled city of Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast — currently one of the most active hotspots on Ukraine’s front line.
July 1, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Kyiv Independent reporter Francis Farrell visited the embattled city of Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast — currently one of the most active hotspots on Ukraine’s front line.
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July 1, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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⚡️Leading Ukrainian historian Plokhii steps down from top Harvard post after 12 years.
"It has been a privilege and an honor to lead the Institute over the past twelve years," Serhii Plokhii said in a farewell message.
"It has been a privilege and an honor to lead the Institute over the past twelve years," Serhii Plokhii said in a farewell message.
Leading Ukrainian historian Plokhii steps down from top Harvard post after 12 years
"It has been a privilege and an honor to lead the Institute over the past twelve years," Serhii Plokhii said in a farewell message.
kyivindependent.com
July 1, 2025 at 1:09 PM
⚡️Leading Ukrainian historian Plokhii steps down from top Harvard post after 12 years.
"It has been a privilege and an honor to lead the Institute over the past twelve years," Serhii Plokhii said in a farewell message.
"It has been a privilege and an honor to lead the Institute over the past twelve years," Serhii Plokhii said in a farewell message.
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⚡️ Ukraine receives $500 million in IMF funding, maintaining growth forecasts.
"In total, during the full-scale war, $13.3 billion in financial assistance from the Fund has been received by the state budget," Finance Minister Serhii Marchenko said.
"In total, during the full-scale war, $13.3 billion in financial assistance from the Fund has been received by the state budget," Finance Minister Serhii Marchenko said.
Ukraine receives $500 million in IMF funding, maintaining growth forecasts
Ukraine received approximately $500 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), marking the ninth tranche under the country's Extended Fund Facility program, the Ukrainian Ministry of Finance ...
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July 1, 2025 at 12:39 PM
⚡️ Ukraine receives $500 million in IMF funding, maintaining growth forecasts.
"In total, during the full-scale war, $13.3 billion in financial assistance from the Fund has been received by the state budget," Finance Minister Serhii Marchenko said.
"In total, during the full-scale war, $13.3 billion in financial assistance from the Fund has been received by the state budget," Finance Minister Serhii Marchenko said.
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⚡️Zelensky signs ratification of Special Tribunal on Russian aggression.
The tribunal, once established, would specifically target Russia's top political and military leadership for the crime of aggression, defined as the illegal use of force by one state against another.
The tribunal, once established, would specifically target Russia's top political and military leadership for the crime of aggression, defined as the illegal use of force by one state against another.
Zelensky signs ratification of Special Tribunal on Russian aggression
The tribunal, once established, would specifically target Russia's top political and military leadership for the crime of aggression, defined as the illegal use of force by one state against another.
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July 1, 2025 at 12:35 PM
⚡️Zelensky signs ratification of Special Tribunal on Russian aggression.
The tribunal, once established, would specifically target Russia's top political and military leadership for the crime of aggression, defined as the illegal use of force by one state against another.
The tribunal, once established, would specifically target Russia's top political and military leadership for the crime of aggression, defined as the illegal use of force by one state against another.
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⚡️ After Trump cut support, US lawmakers press for action on Russian abductions of Ukrainian children.
A bipartisan resolution condemns the abductions and calls for the repatriation of children even before a potential peace deal.
A bipartisan resolution condemns the abductions and calls for the repatriation of children even before a potential peace deal.
After Trump cut support, US lawmakers press for action on Russian abductions of Ukrainian children
A bipartisan resolution condemns the abductions and calls for the repatriation of children even before a potential peace deal is finalized.
kyivindependent.com
July 1, 2025 at 11:43 AM
⚡️ After Trump cut support, US lawmakers press for action on Russian abductions of Ukrainian children.
A bipartisan resolution condemns the abductions and calls for the repatriation of children even before a potential peace deal.
A bipartisan resolution condemns the abductions and calls for the repatriation of children even before a potential peace deal.
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⚡️Ukrainian woman, baby daughter found murdered in Germany, 16-year-old arrested, police say.
According to the police statement, the autopsy results confirmed that both victims died from violent causes. The bodies were discovered in the Holsterhausen district of Dorsten in Germany.
According to the police statement, the autopsy results confirmed that both victims died from violent causes. The bodies were discovered in the Holsterhausen district of Dorsten in Germany.
Ukrainian woman, baby daughter found murdered in Germany, 16-year-old arrested, police say
According to the police statement, the autopsy results confirmed that both victims died from violent causes. The bodies were discovered in the Holsterhausen district of Dorsten in Germany.
kyivindependent.com
July 1, 2025 at 11:07 AM
⚡️Ukrainian woman, baby daughter found murdered in Germany, 16-year-old arrested, police say.
According to the police statement, the autopsy results confirmed that both victims died from violent causes. The bodies were discovered in the Holsterhausen district of Dorsten in Germany.
According to the police statement, the autopsy results confirmed that both victims died from violent causes. The bodies were discovered in the Holsterhausen district of Dorsten in Germany.
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⚡️Update: 'With surgical precision' — Ukrainian drones strike Russian plant 1,300 km away, SBU source says.
An SBU source said the agency's long-range drones targeted the Kupol plant in Russia's Udmurt Republic on July 1, resulting in at least two confirmed strikes and a fire at the site.
An SBU source said the agency's long-range drones targeted the Kupol plant in Russia's Udmurt Republic on July 1, resulting in at least two confirmed strikes and a fire at the site.
'With surgical precision' — Ukrainian drones strike Russian plant 1,300 km away, SBU source says
The SBU said its long-range drones targeted the Kupol plant in Russia's Udmurt Republic on the morning of July 1, resulting in at least two confirmed strikes and a fire at the site.
kyivindependent.com
July 1, 2025 at 10:21 AM
⚡️Update: 'With surgical precision' — Ukrainian drones strike Russian plant 1,300 km away, SBU source says.
An SBU source said the agency's long-range drones targeted the Kupol plant in Russia's Udmurt Republic on July 1, resulting in at least two confirmed strikes and a fire at the site.
An SBU source said the agency's long-range drones targeted the Kupol plant in Russia's Udmurt Republic on July 1, resulting in at least two confirmed strikes and a fire at the site.
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⚡️ Ukraine shows footage of Bober drones hitting Russian air defenses, fighter jet in Crimea.
The footage shows the combat use of UJ-26 drones, commonly known as Bobers (Beavers), targeting high-value Russian military systems.
The footage shows the combat use of UJ-26 drones, commonly known as Bobers (Beavers), targeting high-value Russian military systems.
Ukraine shows footage of Bober drones hiitting Russian air defenses, fighter jet in Crimea
The footage shows the combat use of UJ-26 drones, commonly known as Bobers (Beavers), targeting high-value Russian military systems.
kyivindependent.com
July 1, 2025 at 10:01 AM
⚡️ Ukraine shows footage of Bober drones hitting Russian air defenses, fighter jet in Crimea.
The footage shows the combat use of UJ-26 drones, commonly known as Bobers (Beavers), targeting high-value Russian military systems.
The footage shows the combat use of UJ-26 drones, commonly known as Bobers (Beavers), targeting high-value Russian military systems.
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⚡️ Ukraine's army chief bans concentration of personnel at training sites following Russian strikes.
"My categorical order is to ensure and increase the safety of service members at training centers and training grounds," Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said.
"My categorical order is to ensure and increase the safety of service members at training centers and training grounds," Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said.
Ukraine's army chief bans concentration of personnel at training sites following Russian strikes
"My categorical order is to ensure and increase the safety of service members at training centers and training grounds," Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said.
kyivindependent.com
July 1, 2025 at 9:12 AM
⚡️ Ukraine's army chief bans concentration of personnel at training sites following Russian strikes.
"My categorical order is to ensure and increase the safety of service members at training centers and training grounds," Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said.
"My categorical order is to ensure and increase the safety of service members at training centers and training grounds," Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said.
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⚡️Kim Jong Un publicly honors North Korean soldiers killed in Russia-Ukraine war.
Photographs of Kim resting his hands on flag-draped coffins were displayed during a gala concert in Pyongyang on June 30 to commemorate the first anniversary of a military treaty signed between North Korea and Russia.
Photographs of Kim resting his hands on flag-draped coffins were displayed during a gala concert in Pyongyang on June 30 to commemorate the first anniversary of a military treaty signed between North Korea and Russia.
Kim Jong Un publicly honors North Korean soldiers killed in Russia-Ukraine war
Photographs of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un resting his hands on flag-draped coffins were displayed during a gala concert in Pyongyang on June 30 to commemorate the first anniversary of a military ...
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July 1, 2025 at 8:46 AM
⚡️Kim Jong Un publicly honors North Korean soldiers killed in Russia-Ukraine war.
Photographs of Kim resting his hands on flag-draped coffins were displayed during a gala concert in Pyongyang on June 30 to commemorate the first anniversary of a military treaty signed between North Korea and Russia.
Photographs of Kim resting his hands on flag-draped coffins were displayed during a gala concert in Pyongyang on June 30 to commemorate the first anniversary of a military treaty signed between North Korea and Russia.
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Ukrainian author Victoria Amelina died on July 1, 2023 from injuries sustained during a Russian strike on the city of Kramatorsk the previous week. Her manuscript, "Looking at Women, Looking at War" remained unfinished, leading her closest friends to do what they could to see it published.
Russia killed Ukrainian author Victoria Amelina — but not her words or quest for justice
Ukrainian author Victoria Amelina never got to finish writing her book “Looking at Women, Looking at War.”
After she was killed in a Russian missile strike on Kramatorsk in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk ...
kyivindependent.com
July 1, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Ukrainian author Victoria Amelina died on July 1, 2023 from injuries sustained during a Russian strike on the city of Kramatorsk the previous week. Her manuscript, "Looking at Women, Looking at War" remained unfinished, leading her closest friends to do what they could to see it published.
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⚡️ Russian missile attack targets Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, casualties reported.
A Russian missile attack on the Kamianske district in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on July 1 resulted in deaths and injuries, Governor Serhii Lysak reported.
A Russian missile attack on the Kamianske district in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on July 1 resulted in deaths and injuries, Governor Serhii Lysak reported.
Russian missile attack targets Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, casualties reported
A Russian missile attack on Kamianske in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on July 1 resulted in deaths and injuries, Governor Serhii Lysak reported.
kyivindependent.com
July 1, 2025 at 8:00 AM
⚡️ Russian missile attack targets Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, casualties reported.
A Russian missile attack on the Kamianske district in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on July 1 resulted in deaths and injuries, Governor Serhii Lysak reported.
A Russian missile attack on the Kamianske district in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on July 1 resulted in deaths and injuries, Governor Serhii Lysak reported.
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⚡️ 4 killed, 15 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day.
Russia launched 47 Shahed-type attack drones and decoys against Ukraine overnight, the Air Force reported.
Russia launched 47 Shahed-type attack drones and decoys against Ukraine overnight, the Air Force reported.
4 killed, 15 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day
Russia launched 47 Shahed-type attack drones and decoys against Ukraine overnight, the Air Force reported. Ukrainian air defenses shot down 14 drones, while 33 were intercepted by electronic warfare o...
kyivindependent.com
July 1, 2025 at 7:53 AM
⚡️ 4 killed, 15 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day.
Russia launched 47 Shahed-type attack drones and decoys against Ukraine overnight, the Air Force reported.
Russia launched 47 Shahed-type attack drones and decoys against Ukraine overnight, the Air Force reported.
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⚡️Ukrainian drones allegedly target Russian city 1,300 km from border.
Russia's Defense Ministry said its air defenses shot down 60 Ukrainian drones overnight across several regions, including 17 over occupied Crimea, 16 over the Rostov Oblast, and 11 over the Sea of Azov.
Russia's Defense Ministry said its air defenses shot down 60 Ukrainian drones overnight across several regions, including 17 over occupied Crimea, 16 over the Rostov Oblast, and 11 over the Sea of Azov.
Ukrainian drones allegedly target Russian city 1,300 km from border
Russia's Defense Ministry said its air defenses shot down 60 Ukrainian drones overnight across several regions, including 17 over occupied Crimea, 16 over the Rostov Oblast, and 11 over the Sea of Azo...
kyivindependent.com
July 1, 2025 at 7:41 AM
⚡️Ukrainian drones allegedly target Russian city 1,300 km from border.
Russia's Defense Ministry said its air defenses shot down 60 Ukrainian drones overnight across several regions, including 17 over occupied Crimea, 16 over the Rostov Oblast, and 11 over the Sea of Azov.
Russia's Defense Ministry said its air defenses shot down 60 Ukrainian drones overnight across several regions, including 17 over occupied Crimea, 16 over the Rostov Oblast, and 11 over the Sea of Azov.
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⚡️ Update: Oil depot hit in Ukrainian attack on occupied Luhansk, Russian proxy claims.
Russian air defenses shot down 35 of the 40 Ukrainian drones over Luhansk Oblast overnight, claimed Moscow-installed proxy head Leonid Pasechnik.
Russian air defenses shot down 35 of the 40 Ukrainian drones over Luhansk Oblast overnight, claimed Moscow-installed proxy head Leonid Pasechnik.
Russian military, industrial sites allegedly targeted in Ukrainian strikes on occupied Donetsk, Luhansk
A Russian logistics hub in occupied Luhansk Oblast is on fire amid a reported drone attack overnight on July 1.
kyivindependent.com
July 1, 2025 at 6:47 AM
⚡️ Update: Oil depot hit in Ukrainian attack on occupied Luhansk, Russian proxy claims.
Russian air defenses shot down 35 of the 40 Ukrainian drones over Luhansk Oblast overnight, claimed Moscow-installed proxy head Leonid Pasechnik.
Russian air defenses shot down 35 of the 40 Ukrainian drones over Luhansk Oblast overnight, claimed Moscow-installed proxy head Leonid Pasechnik.
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⚡️ Iran summons Ukraine's envoy, warns of 'consequences' over comments on Israeli, US strikes.
Highlighting Iran's support for Russian aggression against Ukraine, Kyiv has previously called for the dismantling of the Iranian nuclear program.
Highlighting Iran's support for Russian aggression against Ukraine, Kyiv has previously called for the dismantling of the Iranian nuclear program.
Iran summons Ukraine's envoy, warns of 'consequences' over comments on Israeli, US strikes
Highlighting Iran's support for Russian aggression against Ukraine, Kyiv has previously called for the dismantling of the Iranian nuclear program to prevent it from threatening the Middle East or the ...
kyivindependent.com
July 1, 2025 at 6:17 AM
⚡️ Iran summons Ukraine's envoy, warns of 'consequences' over comments on Israeli, US strikes.
Highlighting Iran's support for Russian aggression against Ukraine, Kyiv has previously called for the dismantling of the Iranian nuclear program.
Highlighting Iran's support for Russian aggression against Ukraine, Kyiv has previously called for the dismantling of the Iranian nuclear program.
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These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of July 1, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
July 1, 2025 at 6:07 AM
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of July 1, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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⚡️Zelensky, German FM discuss supplying IRIS-T air defenses, joint weapons production, strengthening Russia sanctions.
Zelensky, German FM discuss supplying IRIS-T air defenses, joint weapons production, strengthening Russia sanctions
President Volodymyr Zelensky and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul met in Kyiv on June 30, where the two leaders discussed Germany supplying additional IRIS-T air defense systems, joint weapons ...
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July 1, 2025 at 4:49 AM
⚡️Zelensky, German FM discuss supplying IRIS-T air defenses, joint weapons production, strengthening Russia sanctions.
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⚡️Russian logistics hub burning in occupied Luhansk Oblast amid reported drone attack, explosions.
A Russian logistics hub in occupied Luhansk Oblast is on fire amid a reported drone attack overnight on July 1.
A Russian logistics hub in occupied Luhansk Oblast is on fire amid a reported drone attack overnight on July 1.
Russian logistics hub burning in occupied Luhansk Oblast amid reported drone attack, explosions
A Russian logistics hub in occupied Luhansk Oblast is on fire amid a reported drone attack overnight on July 1.
kyivindependent.com
July 1, 2025 at 2:17 AM
⚡️Russian logistics hub burning in occupied Luhansk Oblast amid reported drone attack, explosions.
A Russian logistics hub in occupied Luhansk Oblast is on fire amid a reported drone attack overnight on July 1.
A Russian logistics hub in occupied Luhansk Oblast is on fire amid a reported drone attack overnight on July 1.