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Olli Ruohomaki, a Middle East expert at the Finnish Institute of International Affairs, told the Kyiv Independent that Putin's meeting with al-Sharaa "looks like a desperate attempt to keep hold of something that they are losing."
From Assad to al-Sharaa — Putin's 'desperate attempt' to retain foothold in the Middle East
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with his Syrian counterpart, Ahmed al-Sharaa, in what experts described as the Kremlin's bid to cling to its foothold in the Middle East amid mounting setbacks and...
kyivindependent.com
October 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Olli Ruohomaki, a Middle East expert at the Finnish Institute of International Affairs, told the Kyiv Independent that Putin's meeting with al-Sharaa "looks like a desperate attempt to keep hold of something that they are losing."
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North Korean soldiers are now helping Moscow direct attacks into Ukraine, Ukraine's General Staff said; Another Ukrainian military training ground was hit by a Russian missile strike on Oct. 16; and more.
Ukraine war latest updates: First footage of North Korean troops directing fire into Sumy Oblast released
Coverage of Russia’s war against Ukraine with breaking news and frontline updates. North Korean soldiers are now helping Moscow direct attacks into Ukraine, Ukraine's General Staff said on Oct. 16
kyivindependent.com
October 16, 2025 at 7:32 PM
North Korean soldiers are now helping Moscow direct attacks into Ukraine, Ukraine's General Staff said; Another Ukrainian military training ground was hit by a Russian missile strike on Oct. 16; and more.
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"Russian elites should be made to understand that more war will lead to less space," writes Arthur McFarlane, a research analyst at the Ditchley Foundation, in this op-ed.
Don't give Russia space
Dmitry Bakanov, general director of the Russian Space Agency, recently announced a bold new policy. Over the next five years, Russia will try to create an "analogue of Starlink" by launching 292 new s...
kyivindependent.com
October 16, 2025 at 7:29 PM
"Russian elites should be made to understand that more war will lead to less space," writes Arthur McFarlane, a research analyst at the Ditchley Foundation, in this op-ed.
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The Kyiv Independent’s War Crimes Investigation Unit has completed a new investigation into the treatment of Ukrainian children in the Russian-occupied territories. The film uncovers a disturbing strategy: the systematic indoctrination of children to serve as future soldiers in Putin’s regime.
October 16, 2025 at 7:21 PM
The Kyiv Independent’s War Crimes Investigation Unit has completed a new investigation into the treatment of Ukrainian children in the Russian-occupied territories. The film uncovers a disturbing strategy: the systematic indoctrination of children to serve as future soldiers in Putin’s regime.
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The film will premiere on Oct. 23 on The Kyiv Independent’s YouTube channel. It will also be screened in Ukrainian at Zhovten Cinema in Kyiv on the same day. Registration is available here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
October 16, 2025 at 7:21 PM
The film will premiere on Oct. 23 on The Kyiv Independent’s YouTube channel. It will also be screened in Ukrainian at Zhovten Cinema in Kyiv on the same day. Registration is available here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, in Washington on Oct. 17 as Kyiv seeks to secure more robust support for the war with Russia.
What to expect from Zelensky-Trump meeting as Ukraine hopes for Tomahawks
Editor's note: The story was updated with additional details.
President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, in Washington on Oct. 17 as Kyiv seeks to secure more rob...
kyivindependent.com
October 16, 2025 at 7:21 PM
President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, in Washington on Oct. 17 as Kyiv seeks to secure more robust support for the war with Russia.
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With Trump warming up to Ukraine, there are hopes that the meeting – his sixth with Zelensky since taking office – could lead to the deliveries of the much-coveted Tomahawks.
October 16, 2025 at 7:21 PM
With Trump warming up to Ukraine, there are hopes that the meeting – his sixth with Zelensky since taking office – could lead to the deliveries of the much-coveted Tomahawks.
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⚡️ Update: Orban hails Trump-Putin planned meeting as ‘great news,’ says Hungary ‘ready’ to host.
In April, Hungary's parliament voted to approve the country's withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, potentially allowing Putin to visit the country.
In April, Hungary's parliament voted to approve the country's withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, potentially allowing Putin to visit the country.
Trump, Putin to meet in Budapest for new Ukraine peace push
The announcement followed a phone call between the two leaders, during which they also agreed to hold a high-level U.S.-Russia meeting next week.
kyivindependent.com
October 16, 2025 at 5:48 PM
⚡️ Update: Orban hails Trump-Putin planned meeting as ‘great news,’ says Hungary ‘ready’ to host.
In April, Hungary's parliament voted to approve the country's withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, potentially allowing Putin to visit the country.
In April, Hungary's parliament voted to approve the country's withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, potentially allowing Putin to visit the country.
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⚡️ Update: Trump, Putin to meet in Budapest for new Ukraine peace push.
The announcement followed a phone call between the two leaders, during which they also agreed to hold a high-level U.S.-Russia meeting next week.
The announcement followed a phone call between the two leaders, during which they also agreed to hold a high-level U.S.-Russia meeting next week.
Trump, Putin to meet in Budapest for new Ukraine peace push
The announcement followed a phone call between the two leaders, during which they also agreed to hold a high-level U.S.-Russia meeting next week.
kyivindependent.com
October 16, 2025 at 5:26 PM
⚡️ Update: Trump, Putin to meet in Budapest for new Ukraine peace push.
The announcement followed a phone call between the two leaders, during which they also agreed to hold a high-level U.S.-Russia meeting next week.
The announcement followed a phone call between the two leaders, during which they also agreed to hold a high-level U.S.-Russia meeting next week.
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⚡️Ukraine has liberated over 180 square kilometers in Pokrovsk sector of Donetsk Oblast since August, General Staff says.
(13) Ukraine war latest updates: First footage of North Korean troops directing fire into Sumy Oblast released
Live coverage of Russia’s war against Ukraine with breaking news and frontline updates. North Korean soldiers are now helping Moscow direct attacks into Ukraine, Ukraine's General Staff said on Oct. 1...
kyivindependent.com
October 16, 2025 at 3:52 PM
⚡️Ukraine has liberated over 180 square kilometers in Pokrovsk sector of Donetsk Oblast since August, General Staff says.
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⚡️ Trump, Putin hold phone call ahead of Zelensky visit to Washington.
The call marks the first direct contact between the two leaders in nearly two months and comes amid heightened tensions over the stalled peace talks.
The call marks the first direct contact between the two leaders in nearly two months and comes amid heightened tensions over the stalled peace talks.
Trump, Putin hold phone call ahead of Zelensky visit to Washington
The call marks the first direct contact between the two leaders in nearly two months and comes amid heightened tensions over the stalled peace talks.
kyivindependent.com
October 16, 2025 at 3:25 PM
⚡️ Trump, Putin hold phone call ahead of Zelensky visit to Washington.
The call marks the first direct contact between the two leaders in nearly two months and comes amid heightened tensions over the stalled peace talks.
The call marks the first direct contact between the two leaders in nearly two months and comes amid heightened tensions over the stalled peace talks.
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Ukraine’s Finance Minister Serhii Marchenko called on Group of Seven (G7) finance ministers to make Russia’s immobilized bank reserves available for Ukraine from the beginning of 2026, in a meeting held on Oct. 15 in Washington, D.C.
Ukraine finance minister calls for use of Russian frozen assets from 2026
Ukraine’s Finance Minister Serhii Marchenko called on Group of Seven (G7) finance ministers to make Russia’s immobilized bank reserves available for Ukraine from the beginning of 2026, in a meeting he...
kyivindependent.com
October 16, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Ukraine’s Finance Minister Serhii Marchenko called on Group of Seven (G7) finance ministers to make Russia’s immobilized bank reserves available for Ukraine from the beginning of 2026, in a meeting held on Oct. 15 in Washington, D.C.
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⚡️North Korean troops helping to direct Russian strikes into Ukraine, General Staff says.
Ukraine's General Staff has released a recording of what it says are North Korean soldiers guiding strikes into Ukraine's Sumy Oblast.
Ukraine's General Staff has released a recording of what it says are North Korean soldiers guiding strikes into Ukraine's Sumy Oblast.
North Korean troops helping to direct Russian strikes into Ukraine, General Staff says
Ukraine's General Staff has released a recording of what it says are North Korean soldiers guiding strikes into Ukraine's Sumy Oblast.
kyivindependent.com
October 16, 2025 at 2:05 PM
⚡️North Korean troops helping to direct Russian strikes into Ukraine, General Staff says.
Ukraine's General Staff has released a recording of what it says are North Korean soldiers guiding strikes into Ukraine's Sumy Oblast.
Ukraine's General Staff has released a recording of what it says are North Korean soldiers guiding strikes into Ukraine's Sumy Oblast.
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⚡️Russian missile strikes Ukrainian training ground, casualties reported, military says.
Another Ukrainian military training ground was hit by a Russian missile strike on Oct. 16, wounding troops.
Another Ukrainian military training ground was hit by a Russian missile strike on Oct. 16, wounding troops.
Russian missile strikes Ukrainian training ground, casualties reported, military says
Another Ukrainian military training ground was hit by a Russian missile strike on Oct. 16, wounding troops.
kyivindependent.com
October 16, 2025 at 2:03 PM
⚡️Russian missile strikes Ukrainian training ground, casualties reported, military says.
Another Ukrainian military training ground was hit by a Russian missile strike on Oct. 16, wounding troops.
Another Ukrainian military training ground was hit by a Russian missile strike on Oct. 16, wounding troops.
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As the European Commission unveils its new Defense Readiness Roadmap on Oct. 16, one key of cornerstone proposals — the “European Drone Defense Initiative” — is likely to turn into a political battleground of its own.
Don’t call it ‘drone wall’ — how Europe wrangles over proposals to protect its skies
BRUSSELS, Belgium – As the European Commission unveils its new Defense Readiness Roadmap on Oct. 16, one key of cornerstone proposals — the “European Drone Defense Initiative” — is likely to turn into...
kyivindependent.com
October 16, 2025 at 2:01 PM
As the European Commission unveils its new Defense Readiness Roadmap on Oct. 16, one key of cornerstone proposals — the “European Drone Defense Initiative” — is likely to turn into a political battleground of its own.
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⚡️ Update: Indian Foreign Ministry says 'not aware' of Trump-Modi call on stopping Russian oil purchases.
"To the best of our knowledge, I am not aware of any conversation between Prime Minister Modi and President Trump yesterday," Indian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.
"To the best of our knowledge, I am not aware of any conversation between Prime Minister Modi and President Trump yesterday," Indian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.
India assures White House it will stop buying Russian oil, Trump says
"There will be no oil, (Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is) not buying his oil from Russia, it started — you know, you can't do it immediately, it’s a little bit of a process, but the process is g...
kyivindependent.com
October 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
⚡️ Update: Indian Foreign Ministry says 'not aware' of Trump-Modi call on stopping Russian oil purchases.
"To the best of our knowledge, I am not aware of any conversation between Prime Minister Modi and President Trump yesterday," Indian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.
"To the best of our knowledge, I am not aware of any conversation between Prime Minister Modi and President Trump yesterday," Indian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.
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⚡️Trukhanov goes on vacation as Zelensky ally becomes Odesa's acting mayor.
According to a decree issued by Odesa Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov, he is on vacation from Oct. 15 through Oct. 24.
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According to a decree issued by Odesa Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov, he is on vacation from Oct. 15 through Oct. 24.
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Zelensky ally appoints himself as Odesa's acting mayor
The move follows President Volodymyr Zelensky's Oct. 14 decree to strip Odesa Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov of his Ukrainian citizenship.
kyivindependent.com
October 16, 2025 at 1:27 PM
⚡️Trukhanov goes on vacation as Zelensky ally becomes Odesa's acting mayor.
According to a decree issued by Odesa Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov, he is on vacation from Oct. 15 through Oct. 24.
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According to a decree issued by Odesa Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov, he is on vacation from Oct. 15 through Oct. 24.
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Despite no elections on the horizon, political advertising is gradually ramping up in wartime Ukraine. "The real question is what message these political forces are sending, and what their strategy is," Viktoria Maksymova, an analyst with the political watchdog Chesno, told the Kyiv Independent.
From billboards to Telegram: How political advertising flourishes in wartime Ukraine
Despite no elections on the horizon, political advertising is gradually ramping up in wartime Ukraine.
Walking the streets of Kyiv or scrolling through social media, you'll come across advertisements...
kyivindependent.com
October 16, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Despite no elections on the horizon, political advertising is gradually ramping up in wartime Ukraine. "The real question is what message these political forces are sending, and what their strategy is," Viktoria Maksymova, an analyst with the political watchdog Chesno, told the Kyiv Independent.
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⚡️ Russia says 'will do everything' to ensure its safety if US sends Tomahawks to Ukraine.
"Our military knows what to do; they have the military potential and all the necessary capabilities," Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
"Our military knows what to do; they have the military potential and all the necessary capabilities," Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
Russia says 'will do everything' to ensure its safety if US sends Tomahawks to Ukraine
"Our military knows what to do; they have the military potential and all the necessary capabilities," Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
kyivindependent.com
October 16, 2025 at 12:24 PM
⚡️ Russia says 'will do everything' to ensure its safety if US sends Tomahawks to Ukraine.
"Our military knows what to do; they have the military potential and all the necessary capabilities," Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
"Our military knows what to do; they have the military potential and all the necessary capabilities," Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
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Records reveal that the government of Bashar Al-Assad sold the 3 government-owned cargo ships to an opaque firm in the Seychelles in 2023 — two of them for just $1 each.
These vessels have been sanctioned by the European Union for transporting grain stolen from Russia-occupied territory in Ukraine.
These vessels have been sanctioned by the European Union for transporting grain stolen from Russia-occupied territory in Ukraine.
Ships accused of stealing Ukrainian grain linked to Assad regime front
Editor's Note: This story was authored by Mohammad Bassiki (SIRAJ), Selma Mhaoud, and Shaya Laughlin, and published by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP). The Kyiv Independen...
kyivindependent.com
October 16, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Records reveal that the government of Bashar Al-Assad sold the 3 government-owned cargo ships to an opaque firm in the Seychelles in 2023 — two of them for just $1 each.
These vessels have been sanctioned by the European Union for transporting grain stolen from Russia-occupied territory in Ukraine.
These vessels have been sanctioned by the European Union for transporting grain stolen from Russia-occupied territory in Ukraine.
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⚡️ Trump ready to slap 'Ukrainian victory tariff' on China if Europe follows suit, treasury secretary says.
Trump ready to slap 'Ukrainian victory tariff' on China if Europe follows suit, treasury secretary says
"President (Donald) Trump has instructed the ambassador and myself to tell our European allies that we would be in favor of whether you would call it a 'Russian oil tariff' on China or a 'Ukrainian vi...
kyivindependent.com
October 16, 2025 at 10:33 AM
⚡️ Trump ready to slap 'Ukrainian victory tariff' on China if Europe follows suit, treasury secretary says.
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"President Trump has instructed the ambassador and myself to tell our European allies that we would be in favor of whether you would call it a 'Russian oil tariff' on China or a 'Ukrainian victory tariff' on China," U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
October 16, 2025 at 10:34 AM
"President Trump has instructed the ambassador and myself to tell our European allies that we would be in favor of whether you would call it a 'Russian oil tariff' on China or a 'Ukrainian victory tariff' on China," U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
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⚡️Zelensky ally appoints himself as Odesa's acting mayor.
Ihor Koval, the secretary of the Odesa city council, appointed himself as the city's acting mayor on Oct. 16.
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Ihor Koval, the secretary of the Odesa city council, appointed himself as the city's acting mayor on Oct. 16.
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Zelensky ally appoints himself as Odesa's acting mayor
The move follows President Volodymyr Zelensky's Oct. 14 decree to strip Odesa Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov of his Ukrainian citizenship.
kyivindependent.com
October 16, 2025 at 9:57 AM
⚡️Zelensky ally appoints himself as Odesa's acting mayor.
Ihor Koval, the secretary of the Odesa city council, appointed himself as the city's acting mayor on Oct. 16.
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Ihor Koval, the secretary of the Odesa city council, appointed himself as the city's acting mayor on Oct. 16.
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⚡️ Ukraine war latest live: Russian missiles, drones target energy infrastructure once again.
Russia launched a large-scale missile attack at Ukraine in the early hours of Oct. 16, targeting cities in several oblasts.
Russia launched a large-scale missile attack at Ukraine in the early hours of Oct. 16, targeting cities in several oblasts.
(5) Ukraine war latest updates: Russian missiles, drones target energy infrastructure once again
Live coverage of Russia’s war against Ukraine with breaking news and frontline updates. Russia launched a large-scale missile attack at Ukraine in the early hours of Oct. 16, targeting cities in sever...
kyivindependent.com
October 16, 2025 at 9:32 AM
⚡️ Ukraine war latest live: Russian missiles, drones target energy infrastructure once again.
Russia launched a large-scale missile attack at Ukraine in the early hours of Oct. 16, targeting cities in several oblasts.
Russia launched a large-scale missile attack at Ukraine in the early hours of Oct. 16, targeting cities in several oblasts.
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⚡️Zelensky appoints Ukraine's first-ever military ombudsman.
As military ombudsman, Olha Reshetylova will be responsible for addressing issues related to military service, handling complaints, initiating inspections, and proposing policy recommendations.
As military ombudsman, Olha Reshetylova will be responsible for addressing issues related to military service, handling complaints, initiating inspections, and proposing policy recommendations.
Zelensky appoints Ukraine's first-ever military ombudsman
As military ombudsman, Olha Reshetylova will be responsible for addressing issues related to military service, handling complaints, initiating inspections, and proposing policy recommendations.
kyivindependent.com
October 16, 2025 at 9:25 AM
⚡️Zelensky appoints Ukraine's first-ever military ombudsman.
As military ombudsman, Olha Reshetylova will be responsible for addressing issues related to military service, handling complaints, initiating inspections, and proposing policy recommendations.
As military ombudsman, Olha Reshetylova will be responsible for addressing issues related to military service, handling complaints, initiating inspections, and proposing policy recommendations.