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Martinez Aharon
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🌍 We must strive for a world free of hate and bigotry.
We fight today so our children will never have to know this war.
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🚫 No DMs — I'm here to learn.
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❓Tanks, missiles, sanctions and motivated engineers: inside the world of Russian weapons production
Tanks, missiles, sanctions and motivated engineers: inside the world of Russian weapons production
Russia portrays its defence industrial base as a pillar of a "great and mighty" state, capable of producing thousands of tanks, missiles and aircraft each year.
www.pravda.com.ua
November 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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"To keep (Russia's) military machine running like this, a lot more money is needed — and there simply is not any," Milov, who was an economic advisor for the Russian government in the early 2000s, told the Kyiv Independent.
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 10, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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⚡️‘Destroying our memory’ YouTube wipes Ukrainian memorial channel, erasing stories of the fallen
‘Destroying our memory’ YouTube wipes Ukrainian memorial channel, erasing stories of the fallen
The nature of the mass reports' accusations, unrelated as they are to the channel's actual content, is a clear sign of a coordinated Russian operation, according to the project's deputy editor.
kyivindependent.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, The Kyiv Independent’s Anna Belokur reports on a deadly Russian strike that killed Ukrainian soldiers and civilians allegedly during a military ceremony, prompting outrage and an internal investigation into security lapses.
Negligence scandal in Ukrainian military | Ukraine This Week
YouTube video by Kyiv Independent
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November 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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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.
Who is Timur Mindich, Zelensky's close 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 10, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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⚡️ 'She wasn't afraid of the bombs' — Kherson locals in awe over Angelina Jolie's visit.

The visit caused a stir not only in Kherson but across Ukraine, with people eager to learn more her visit to one of the most dangerous parts of the country.
'She wasn't afraid of the bombs' — Kherson locals in awe over Angelina Jolie's visit
For Kherson journalist Yevheniia Virlych, “difficult” doesn’t begin to describe day-to-day life in her city — “critical” is closer to the mark. So when American actress Angelina Jolie visited Kherson ...
kyivindependent.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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⚡️Zelensky ally Mindich expands his clout in government, business, investigative journalists claim.

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) is also investigating Mindich on suspicion of aiding the aggressor state, lawmaker Yaroslav Zheleznyak said.

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Zelensky ally Mindich expands his clout in government, business, investigative journalists claim
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) is also investigating Zelensky's former partner Timur Mindich on suspicion of aiding the aggressor state, according to lawmaker Yaroslav Zheleznyak.
kyivindependent.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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⚡️ South Africa investigating recruitment of citizens into 'mercenary activities' in Russia-Ukraine war.

"Seventeen men were lured into joining mercenary forces," the South African Presidency said.
Ukraine war latest updates: Russian rebel group sabotages dozens of locomotives in attack on military logistics, HUR says (7)
Live coverage of Russia’s war against Ukraine with breaking news and frontline updates, updated 7 times today. Russian rebel group 'Freedom of Russia' sabotages dozens of locomotives targeting the log...
kyivindependent.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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⚡️ Bulgaria moves to seize, sell Russian energy giant's refinery amid sanctions pressure.

The move aims to protect Bulgaria's only refinery — and a major supplier — from the impact of U.S. sanctions imposed on Russia's largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil.
Bulgaria moves to seize, sell Russian energy giant's refinery amid sanctions pressure
The move aims to protect Bulgaria's only refinery — and a major supplier — from the impact of U.S. sanctions imposed on Russia's largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil.
kyivindependent.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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"We may find ourselves in a situation where we will not only lose a significant number of highly motivated paratroopers and marines... we may find ourselves in a situation where there is no one to patch the hole in the front," journalist and volunteer Vitalii Deineha, wrote on Facebook.
Ukraine’s defense of Pokrovsk on a knife-edge as high command resists calls to withdraw
Ukrainian forces continue to stubbornly defend the pocket around Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad, despite relentless Russian assaults in and around the two cities leading to an ever-increasing threat of encirc...
kyivindependent.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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⚡️ Ukraine war latest updates: Russian rebel group sabotages dozens of locomotives in attack on military logistics, HUR says

According to the report and a video set to some jaunty music, the partisans set fire to dozens of trains used by Russian forces.
Ukraine war latest updates: Russian rebel group 'Freedom of Russia' sabotages dozens of locomotives in attack on military logistics, HUR says (4)
Live coverage of Russia’s war against Ukraine with breaking news and frontline updates, updated 4 times today. Russian rebel group 'Freedom of Russia' sabotages dozens of locomotives targeting the log...
kyivindependent.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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⚡️ 'A powerful secondary detonation' — Ukraine confirms drone, missile strike on Russian Shahed base at Donetsk airport.

Unmanned Systems Forces leader Madyar described the strike as the result of a "painstaking months-long reconnaissance operation."
'A powerful secondary detonation' — Ukraine confirms drone, missile strike on Russian Shahed base at Donetsk airport
Unmanned Systems Forces leader Madyar described the strike as the result of a "painstaking months-long reconnaissance operation" in a post on Telegram.
kyivindependent.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Nov. 6, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
November 6, 2025 at 6:33 AM
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⚡️Ukraine reportedly strikes Russia's Volgograd oil refinery.

Ukraine's military reportedly struck and damaged Russia's Volgograd oil refinery overnight on Nov. 6, Russian Telegram media channels reported.
Ukraine reportedly strikes Russia's Volgograd oil refinery
Ukraine's military reportedly struck and damaged Russia's Volgograd oil refinery overnight on Nov. 6, Russian Telegram media channels reported.
kyivindependent.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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⚡️'I'm not going to represent our country there' — Trump to skip G20 summit, dashing hopes of brokering meeting between Zelensky, Putin.
'I'm not going to represent our country there' — Trump to skip G20 summit, dashing hopes of brokering meeting between Zelensky, Putin
Trump's comments come days after Finnish President Alexander Stubb suggested a possible meeting between the leaders of Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S. at the summit.
kyivindependent.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on Nov. 5 that he will not attend the upcoming Group of 20 (G20) summit in Johannesburg planned for Nov. 22-23, amid his criticism of South Africa's human rights policies.
November 5, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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Trump's comments come days after Finnish President Alexander Stubb suggested a possible meeting between the leaders of Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S. at the summit.
November 5, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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Ukraine's 425th Separate Assault Regiment raised a Ukrainian flag over the city council building in Pokrovsk; Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov said on Nov. 5 that Russia should begin immediate preparations for full-scale nuclear tests; and more.
Ukraine war latest updates: Ukrainian soldiers raise flag on Pokrovsk city council building, release video (8)
Live coverage of Russia’s war against Ukraine with breaking news and frontline updates, updated 7 times today. Ukraine's 425th Separate Assault Regiment raised a Ukrainian flag over the city council b...
kyivindependent.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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⚡️Angelina Jolie reportedly visits front-line regions in southern Ukraine.

The photos show Jolie playing with children in what appears to be an underground shelter and match a shelter in Kherson that local media reported on in the beginning of 2025.

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Angelina Jolie reportedly visits front-line regions in southern Ukraine
Photos circulating online show Jolie wearing a bullet-proof vest with a patch from the Legacy of War Foundation, a UK-registered non-profit tasked with aiding civilians during war. She reportedly visi...
kyivindependent.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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‼️ Mass executions in Sudan: Ukraine calls for end to bloodshed and punishment for those responsible
Mass executions in Sudan: Ukraine calls for end to bloodshed and punishment for those responsible
Ukraine has urged the parties to the armed conflict in Sudan and the international community to take all possible measures to stop the bloodshed amid reports of "horrific acts of violence against civi...
www.pravda.com.ua
November 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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⚡️ Hitting the rear and easing the load on HIMARS: Ukraine's new mid-range drones
Hitting the rear and easing the load on HIMARS: Ukraine's new mid-range drones
HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems) are a household name in Ukraine. The US-made multiple-launch rocket systems are a key weapon for hitting 30-120km-range targets. HIMARS are used to dest...
www.pravda.com.ua
November 6, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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🛡️ Ukrainian forces post video showing attack on Shahed UAV base in Donetsk: 90% of launched drones hit target
Ukrainian forces post video showing attack on Shahed UAV base in Donetsk: 90% of launched drones hit target
Ukraine's Special Operations Forces have released footage showing a strike on a Russian base for storing, assembling and launching Shahed loitering munitions located at what used to be Donetsk airport...
www.pravda.com.ua
November 6, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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🛡️ Ukrainian forces will need 30,000 ground drones in 2026, says military commander
Ukrainian forces will need 30,000 ground drones in 2026, says military commander
Ukraine's defence forces will require about 30,000 ground robotic systems (GRS) in 2026, according to Viktor Pavlov, founder of the Ground Robotic Systems School and commander of a platoon of such sys...
www.pravda.com.ua
November 6, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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⁉️ Georgian foreign minister accuses Ukraine of obstructing Tbilisi's EU bid
Georgian foreign minister accuses Ukraine of obstructing Tbilisi's EU bid
Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Bochorishvili has claimed that Georgia's path towards integration with the European Union has been accompanied by a negative stance from Ukraine aimed at preventing Tbil...
www.pravda.com.ua
November 6, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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💔 Story of Kyiv teenager who lost his mother and sustained respiratory and eye burns in Russian missile strike on his home
Story of Kyiv teenager who lost his mother and sustained respiratory and eye burns in Russian missile strike on his home
During one of Russia's large-scale attacks, 15-year-old Ivan from Kyiv lost his mother who was trapped under the rubble of their home.
www.pravda.com.ua
November 6, 2025 at 10:11 AM