Katie Livingstone
@sassovivente.bsky.social
Freelance journalist covering US foreign policy and Ukraine. Kyiv Post correspondent. Bylines in: Newsweek, Rolling Stone, Insider, Ms., Military.com…
I was in Kyiv on the night of June 16 when Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults of the war, killing dozens.
Ukraine continues to burn — and to fight. Here are the stories of Ukraines “untraditional” army: 🔗 rb.gy/iqwni1
Ukraine continues to burn — and to fight. Here are the stories of Ukraines “untraditional” army: 🔗 rb.gy/iqwni1
The Unexpected Army: Stories of Those Who Fight for Ukraine
Ukraine's army is stretched thin and wide, redrawing the boundaries of who serves and why.
rb.gy
August 8, 2025 at 2:35 PM
I was in Kyiv on the night of June 16 when Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults of the war, killing dozens.
Ukraine continues to burn — and to fight. Here are the stories of Ukraines “untraditional” army: 🔗 rb.gy/iqwni1
Ukraine continues to burn — and to fight. Here are the stories of Ukraines “untraditional” army: 🔗 rb.gy/iqwni1
Reposted by Katie Livingstone
⚡️Ukrainian soldiers are not only defending their country—they are redefining modern warfare.
Through the use of drones, decoys, and long-range strikes, Ukraine🇺🇦 is reshaping how wars are fought.
Great work by @kyivpost.com & @sassovivente.bsky.social!
www.kyivpost.com/videos/56501
Through the use of drones, decoys, and long-range strikes, Ukraine🇺🇦 is reshaping how wars are fought.
Great work by @kyivpost.com & @sassovivente.bsky.social!
www.kyivpost.com/videos/56501
Inside Ukraine’s Eastern Fortress: How the 1st Assault Regiment Holds Pokrovsk
Filmed on the front lines outside Pokrovsk, this Kyiv Post exclusive takes you inside the command center of Ukraine’s 1st Assault Regiment – where every meter of ground comes at a cost.
www.kyivpost.com
July 18, 2025 at 9:36 AM
⚡️Ukrainian soldiers are not only defending their country—they are redefining modern warfare.
Through the use of drones, decoys, and long-range strikes, Ukraine🇺🇦 is reshaping how wars are fought.
Great work by @kyivpost.com & @sassovivente.bsky.social!
www.kyivpost.com/videos/56501
Through the use of drones, decoys, and long-range strikes, Ukraine🇺🇦 is reshaping how wars are fought.
Great work by @kyivpost.com & @sassovivente.bsky.social!
www.kyivpost.com/videos/56501
SCOOP‼️— Natalia Dmitrieva, the sister of top Kremlin negotiator Kirill Dmitriev, traveled to Ukraine as recently as February 2025 – on an 🇺🇸 American passport, multiple sources have confirmed to me.
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Katie Livingstone on X: "NEW‼️— Natalia Dmitrieva, the sister of top Kremlin negotiator Kirill Dmitriev, traveled to Ukraine as recently as February 2025 – on an 🇺🇸 American passport, multiple sources have confirmed to me. Border records show that Dmitrieva entered 🇺🇦 Ukraine on Feb. 8 and departed on https://t.co/DwqWbrL5QV" / X
NEW‼️— Natalia Dmitrieva, the sister of top Kremlin negotiator Kirill Dmitriev, traveled to Ukraine as recently as February 2025 – on an 🇺🇸 American passport, multiple sources have confirmed to me. Border records show that Dmitrieva entered 🇺🇦 Ukraine on Feb. 8 and departed on https://t.co/DwqWbrL5QV
x.com
April 29, 2025 at 3:56 PM
SCOOP‼️— Natalia Dmitrieva, the sister of top Kremlin negotiator Kirill Dmitriev, traveled to Ukraine as recently as February 2025 – on an 🇺🇸 American passport, multiple sources have confirmed to me.
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At least 24 civilians killed and over 80 more injured in Sunday morning Russian attack in Ukraine, as churchgoers gathered for Palm Sunday services in Sumy. #WarCrimes
This is why Ukrainians roll their eyes when a “ceasefire” or “peace talks” are brought up.
GRAPHIC VIDEO (frm President’s Office)
This is why Ukrainians roll their eyes when a “ceasefire” or “peace talks” are brought up.
GRAPHIC VIDEO (frm President’s Office)
April 13, 2025 at 10:43 AM
At least 24 civilians killed and over 80 more injured in Sunday morning Russian attack in Ukraine, as churchgoers gathered for Palm Sunday services in Sumy. #WarCrimes
This is why Ukrainians roll their eyes when a “ceasefire” or “peace talks” are brought up.
GRAPHIC VIDEO (frm President’s Office)
This is why Ukrainians roll their eyes when a “ceasefire” or “peace talks” are brought up.
GRAPHIC VIDEO (frm President’s Office)
Scoop‼️— Multiple sources have confirmed to me that Marianna Budanova, wife of 🇺🇦 Ukraine’s military intelligence chief, was quietly flown to the 🇺🇸 US for advanced treatment in Dec. 2024 — over a year and a half after a suspected Russian poisoning.
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Katie Livingstone on X: "NEW‼️— Multiple sources have confirmed to me that Marianna Budanova, wife of 🇺🇦 Ukraine’s military intelligence chief, was quietly flown to the 🇺🇸 US for advanced treatment in Dec. 2024 — over a year and a half after a suspected Russian poisoning that targeted her and other top" / X
NEW‼️— Multiple sources have confirmed to me that Marianna Budanova, wife of 🇺🇦 Ukraine’s military intelligence chief, was quietly flown to the 🇺🇸 US for advanced treatment in Dec. 2024 — over a year and a half after a suspected Russian poisoning that targeted her and other top
x.com
April 6, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Scoop‼️— Multiple sources have confirmed to me that Marianna Budanova, wife of 🇺🇦 Ukraine’s military intelligence chief, was quietly flown to the 🇺🇸 US for advanced treatment in Dec. 2024 — over a year and a half after a suspected Russian poisoning.
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“I am never going to vote again.”
Some American 🇺🇸veterans in Ukraine say betrayal from Trump's Washington hurts more than battle wounds.
My latest for Military.com: www.military.com/daily-news/2...
Some American 🇺🇸veterans in Ukraine say betrayal from Trump's Washington hurts more than battle wounds.
My latest for Military.com: www.military.com/daily-news/2...
American Veterans Fighting in Ukraine Struggle with the Politics of Abandonment
Hundreds of Americans have fought in Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion began. At least 50 have been killed, 40 of whom were former U.S. service members.
www.military.com
April 1, 2025 at 4:58 PM
“I am never going to vote again.”
Some American 🇺🇸veterans in Ukraine say betrayal from Trump's Washington hurts more than battle wounds.
My latest for Military.com: www.military.com/daily-news/2...
Some American 🇺🇸veterans in Ukraine say betrayal from Trump's Washington hurts more than battle wounds.
My latest for Military.com: www.military.com/daily-news/2...
NEW‼️ White House FULL readout of today’s #Trump-#Zelensky call — Ukraine asked for more patriots missiles and again for a ceasefire on civilian infrastructure.
Trump said that 🇺🇦 nuclear power plants are best run under 🇺🇸 ownership…
Next steps to be decided in Saudi Arabia.
Trump said that 🇺🇦 nuclear power plants are best run under 🇺🇸 ownership…
Next steps to be decided in Saudi Arabia.
March 19, 2025 at 6:23 PM
NEW‼️ White House FULL readout of today’s #Trump-#Zelensky call — Ukraine asked for more patriots missiles and again for a ceasefire on civilian infrastructure.
Trump said that 🇺🇦 nuclear power plants are best run under 🇺🇸 ownership…
Next steps to be decided in Saudi Arabia.
Trump said that 🇺🇦 nuclear power plants are best run under 🇺🇸 ownership…
Next steps to be decided in Saudi Arabia.
Indeed: Most Americans (51%) disapprove 👎 of #Trump — although he's still got the highest approval rating of his presidency (47%), according to a new NBC poll.
Voters have soured on his takes on the economy, ending the war in #Ukraine, & most other measures. 🤷♀️
www.kyivpost.com/post/49075
Voters have soured on his takes on the economy, ending the war in #Ukraine, & most other measures. 🤷♀️
www.kyivpost.com/post/49075
Poll: Most Americans Disapprove of Trump and His Handling of the War in Ukraine, US Economy
A new NBC News poll shows Trump has his highest approval rating since taking office at 47%, but still a majority of Americans disapprove of the president, including on foreign policy and the economy.
www.kyivpost.com
March 17, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Indeed: Most Americans (51%) disapprove 👎 of #Trump — although he's still got the highest approval rating of his presidency (47%), according to a new NBC poll.
Voters have soured on his takes on the economy, ending the war in #Ukraine, & most other measures. 🤷♀️
www.kyivpost.com/post/49075
Voters have soured on his takes on the economy, ending the war in #Ukraine, & most other measures. 🤷♀️
www.kyivpost.com/post/49075
‼️ EPA chief said today the agency’s mission is to “lower the cost of buying a car, heating a home and running a business.”
He rolled back several environmental protections today. 💨
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/12/c...
He rolled back several environmental protections today. 💨
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/12/c...
E.P.A. Declares ‘Greatest Day of Deregulation Our Nation Has Seen’
Lee Zeldin, the E.P.A. administrator, said he would revise or repeal dozens of air, water and climate protections to help industries.
www.nytimes.com
March 12, 2025 at 10:42 PM
‼️ EPA chief said today the agency’s mission is to “lower the cost of buying a car, heating a home and running a business.”
He rolled back several environmental protections today. 💨
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/12/c...
He rolled back several environmental protections today. 💨
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/12/c...
Now in Kyiv:
“Fasten your diplomatic seatbelts,” Foreign Minister of #Ukraine, Andrii Sybiha, says about the ongoing peace negotiations with the #US and Russia to end the invasion. #ThirdAnniversary
“Fasten your diplomatic seatbelts,” Foreign Minister of #Ukraine, Andrii Sybiha, says about the ongoing peace negotiations with the #US and Russia to end the invasion. #ThirdAnniversary
February 23, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Now in Kyiv:
“Fasten your diplomatic seatbelts,” Foreign Minister of #Ukraine, Andrii Sybiha, says about the ongoing peace negotiations with the #US and Russia to end the invasion. #ThirdAnniversary
“Fasten your diplomatic seatbelts,” Foreign Minister of #Ukraine, Andrii Sybiha, says about the ongoing peace negotiations with the #US and Russia to end the invasion. #ThirdAnniversary
Elon Musk’s ultimate goal becomes clear via @washingtonpost—>
“Replace ‘the human workforce with machines.’”
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
“Replace ‘the human workforce with machines.’”
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
In chaotic Washington blitz, Elon Musk’s ultimate goal becomes clear
Shrink government, control data and -- according to one official closely watching the billionaire’s DOGE -- replace “the human workforce with machines.”
www.washingtonpost.com
February 8, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Elon Musk’s ultimate goal becomes clear via @washingtonpost—>
“Replace ‘the human workforce with machines.’”
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
“Replace ‘the human workforce with machines.’”
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
#Breaking The Dept of Defense will no longer allow workers to use “official resources, to include man-hours” in events related to “identity months” — like Black History Month and Women’s History Month.
Guidance effective immed, per memo entitled “Identity Months Dead at DOD.”
Guidance effective immed, per memo entitled “Identity Months Dead at DOD.”
February 1, 2025 at 12:24 AM
#Breaking The Dept of Defense will no longer allow workers to use “official resources, to include man-hours” in events related to “identity months” — like Black History Month and Women’s History Month.
Guidance effective immed, per memo entitled “Identity Months Dead at DOD.”
Guidance effective immed, per memo entitled “Identity Months Dead at DOD.”
We had a new moon last night - the darkest night of the lunar calendar.
I’m sure that came into play in last night’s tragic #planecrash in DC.
Presidential #Trump claimed - without any evidence - that the accident may be linked to FAA #DEI hires in this morning’s presser.
I’m sure that came into play in last night’s tragic #planecrash in DC.
Presidential #Trump claimed - without any evidence - that the accident may be linked to FAA #DEI hires in this morning’s presser.
January 30, 2025 at 4:59 PM
We had a new moon last night - the darkest night of the lunar calendar.
I’m sure that came into play in last night’s tragic #planecrash in DC.
Presidential #Trump claimed - without any evidence - that the accident may be linked to FAA #DEI hires in this morning’s presser.
I’m sure that came into play in last night’s tragic #planecrash in DC.
Presidential #Trump claimed - without any evidence - that the accident may be linked to FAA #DEI hires in this morning’s presser.
“In many ways, it is a fitting spectacle to begin the second Trump administration: a bunch of people arguing endlessly over something everyone can see with their own eyes.” @cwarzel 🫣
www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...
www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...
Did He Actually Do That?
Elon Musk either had a slipped-mask moment or is supremely awkward.
www.theatlantic.com
January 22, 2025 at 1:59 AM
“In many ways, it is a fitting spectacle to begin the second Trump administration: a bunch of people arguing endlessly over something everyone can see with their own eyes.” @cwarzel 🫣
www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...
www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...
This is the homepage of the White House right now. No kidding. #TrumpInauguration2025
January 21, 2025 at 12:08 AM
This is the homepage of the White House right now. No kidding. #TrumpInauguration2025
#HillaryClinton’s response to #Trump’s new plan to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America 😂 #TrumpInaugeration2025
January 20, 2025 at 6:46 PM
#HillaryClinton’s response to #Trump’s new plan to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America 😂 #TrumpInaugeration2025
#Trump promises a mandate dictating national policy declaring there to be only two genders recognized by law in the US. #TrumpInauguration2025
Is this really necessary? More thoughts to come on this.
Is this really necessary? More thoughts to come on this.
January 20, 2025 at 5:57 PM
#Trump promises a mandate dictating national policy declaring there to be only two genders recognized by law in the US. #TrumpInauguration2025
Is this really necessary? More thoughts to come on this.
Is this really necessary? More thoughts to come on this.
How is the US planning on “taking back” the Panama Canal? #TrumpInauguration2025
January 20, 2025 at 5:56 PM
How is the US planning on “taking back” the Panama Canal? #TrumpInauguration2025
Although newly installed President #Trump mentioned combatting “enemies” in his inauguration speech, he did not say who these enemies are.
He did not bring up the war in #Ukraine at all. #TrumpInauguration2025
He did not bring up the war in #Ukraine at all. #TrumpInauguration2025
January 20, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Although newly installed President #Trump mentioned combatting “enemies” in his inauguration speech, he did not say who these enemies are.
He did not bring up the war in #Ukraine at all. #TrumpInauguration2025
He did not bring up the war in #Ukraine at all. #TrumpInauguration2025
Sh*t. AI can not only help you book your upcoming trip, but also your next terrorist attack.
“Man who exploded Tesla Cybertruck outside #Trump hotel in Las Vegas used generative #AI, police say.”
apnews.com/article/tesl...
“Man who exploded Tesla Cybertruck outside #Trump hotel in Las Vegas used generative #AI, police say.”
apnews.com/article/tesl...
Man who exploded Tesla Cybertruck outside Trump hotel in Las Vegas used generative AI, police say
Last Vegas police say the soldier who exploded a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas used generative AI including ChatGPT to help plan the attack.
apnews.com
January 7, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Sh*t. AI can not only help you book your upcoming trip, but also your next terrorist attack.
“Man who exploded Tesla Cybertruck outside #Trump hotel in Las Vegas used generative #AI, police say.”
apnews.com/article/tesl...
“Man who exploded Tesla Cybertruck outside #Trump hotel in Las Vegas used generative #AI, police say.”
apnews.com/article/tesl...
So when Luigi killed a wealthy, white CEO in NYC, it was almost immediately deemed ‘terrorism.’
When guy kills 10 ppl in predominantly black, low-income NOLA on NYE? Maybeeee terrorism.
Which crime keeps you up at night with fear? www.wsj.com/us-news/ten-...
When guy kills 10 ppl in predominantly black, low-income NOLA on NYE? Maybeeee terrorism.
Which crime keeps you up at night with fear? www.wsj.com/us-news/ten-...
At Least 10 Killed in New Orleans in What Mayor Calls Terrorist Attack
At least 30 more people were injured when a vehicle plowed into a large crowd in New Orleans hours after the start of the new year. Police shot and killed the driver.
www.wsj.com
January 1, 2025 at 3:29 PM
So when Luigi killed a wealthy, white CEO in NYC, it was almost immediately deemed ‘terrorism.’
When guy kills 10 ppl in predominantly black, low-income NOLA on NYE? Maybeeee terrorism.
Which crime keeps you up at night with fear? www.wsj.com/us-news/ten-...
When guy kills 10 ppl in predominantly black, low-income NOLA on NYE? Maybeeee terrorism.
Which crime keeps you up at night with fear? www.wsj.com/us-news/ten-...
"Ukrainians fought to explain they were not 'Little Russia,' as their lands were often called... And song was at the heart of being Ukrainian."
The legacy of "Carol of the Bells" is a history of Ukraine's struggle for independence. Great piece by @WAPO www.washingtonpost.com/history/2024...
The legacy of "Carol of the Bells" is a history of Ukraine's struggle for independence. Great piece by @WAPO www.washingtonpost.com/history/2024...
The ‘Carol of the Bells’ comes from Ukraine’s fight for independence
It’s the historic repetition of that Ukrainian folk song over centuries – the one Americans know as “Carol of the Bells” -- that’s especially poignant and heartbreaking for a nation at war.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 25, 2024 at 1:12 PM
"Ukrainians fought to explain they were not 'Little Russia,' as their lands were often called... And song was at the heart of being Ukrainian."
The legacy of "Carol of the Bells" is a history of Ukraine's struggle for independence. Great piece by @WAPO www.washingtonpost.com/history/2024...
The legacy of "Carol of the Bells" is a history of Ukraine's struggle for independence. Great piece by @WAPO www.washingtonpost.com/history/2024...
#ElonMusk spent a quarter of a billion dollars helping #Trump win the elction — and has already earned $70 billion in increased stock profits as a result of the former president’s victory. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/05/u...
Elon Musk Spent Over $250 Million to Help Elect Trump
The enormous spending from the world’s richest man quietly fueled allied groups and was revealed only now, as Mr. Musk plays a key role in the presidential transition.
www.nytimes.com
December 6, 2024 at 4:26 AM
#ElonMusk spent a quarter of a billion dollars helping #Trump win the elction — and has already earned $70 billion in increased stock profits as a result of the former president’s victory. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/05/u...