[vblog] Chornobyl isn’t safe anymore, again; 'We Have a Problem' -- End policy of appeasement; European foreign affairs chairs rebuke Trump's Russia stance -- Ukraine shocked by torture of captive journalist, as at least 30 remain in Russian hands -- Ukraine, allies working on security guarantees potentially similar to NATO Article 5 ... and more
Friday, April 25
Shoigu threatens Europe with nuclear weapons if Russia is faced with 'unfriendly actions -- North Korean missile used in deadly Russian strike on Kyiv -- Crimean Tatar freed from Russian captivity: ‘Recognizing Russia’s control of Crimea would legitimize crime’ -- [vblog] Inside a Kyiv apartment building hit by Russian missile strike ... and more
Thursday, April 24
Potential recognition of Crimea's invasion sets dangerous precedent that could plunge the world into numerous wars -- Ukraine ready to negotiate, but not surrender -- Ukrainian drone strike hits Russian drone factory over 1,000 kilometers from border -- 9 killed, 42 injured after Russian drone hits bus in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast ... and more
Wednesday, April 23 2025
The Kyiv Independent [unofficial] Russia’s war against Ukraine A view of damage after a Russian guided aerial bomb hit a residential neighborhood in Zaporizhzhia on April 22, 2025. The Russian strike killed a 69-year-old woman and injured 38 others, including children. (Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration/Handout/Anadolu via Getty Images) Putin offers US to freeze Ukraine war […]
Tuesday, April 22
The Kyiv Independent [unofficial] Russia’s war against Ukraine Children splash water in the city fountain on the square in front of the Opera House on Wet Monday in Lviv on April 21, 2025. The day after Easter, many Christians in the region celebrate Wet Monday. (Michael Sorrow/Anadolu via Getty Images) ‘No NATO, US recognizing annexation […]
Monday, April 21
The Kyiv Independent [unofficial] Russia’s war against Ukraine A chaplain of the 115th brigade gives a blessing to military personnel during Easter celebrations in Lyman, Ukraine on April 20, 2025. Ukrainian servicemen celebrate Easter on the Lyman front with cakes, painted eggs and other ritual food. (Jose Colon / Anadolu via Getty Images) Trump hopes […]
Sunday, April 20
The Kyiv Independent [unofficial] Russia’s war against Ukraine People wait as their baskets of Easter cakes are being blessed at the city’s churches on the eve of Easter in Lviv, Ukraine on April 19, 2025. This year, Christians of Western and Eastern Rites will celebrate Easter at the same time on April 20. (Michael Sorrow […]
Saturday, April 19
The Kyiv Independent [unofficial] Russia’s war against Ukraine This photograph shows the interior of a church heavily damaged by shelling in Kostyantynivka, eastern Donetsk region, on April 18, 2025, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Roman Pilipey / AFP via Getty Images) ‘Not our war‘ — US may drop Russia-Ukraine ceasefire efforts unless progress is […]
Friday, April 18
The Kyiv Independent [unofficial] Russia’s war against Ukraine The aftermath of a Russian artillery strike against Nikopol, Ukraine, on April 17, 2025. (Ignatius Ivlev-Yorke for the Kyiv Independent) Top Ukrainian officials arrive in Paris for talks with European, US officials. Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov arrived […]
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Thursday, April 17 Russia’s war against Ukraine A weather-beaten flag of Ukraine flutters in the wind on the ruins of a house damaged by an overnight Russian drone attack on Odesa on April 16, 2025. (Nina Liashonok/Ukrinform/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Russia has violated ‘energy ceasefire’ more than 30 times, Ukraine says. Russia has violated a […]
