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Amy B. Zegart


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    Ukrainian drones strike Volgograd, damaging homes and infrastructure

    Explosions were heard overnight into February 13 in the Russian city of Volgograd, in what authorities said was a drone attack. Russian officials reported several injuries.

    Regional governor Andrei Bocharov said residential buildings were struck, …

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    Editorial Assistant

    Editorial Assistant

    The Kyiv Independent, Ukraine’s main English-language publication, is looking for an Editorial Assistant.

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    Right now! Zelenskyy arrives at the Munich Security Conference #shorts

    Right now! Zelenskyy arrives at the Munich Security Conference #shorts

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    Regarding the torture of Ukrainians

    Regarding the torture of Ukrainians

    Torturing prisoners is not merely a war crime that Russians perpetrate, it's part of Russian culture. Susan Sontag's 20-year-old essays may help us understand it.

    In the Kyiv Independent's latest investigative documentary "Torture Culture," we …

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    From Stalin to Putin – Russia’s history of torture | Documentary

    From Stalin to Putin – Russia’s history of torture | Documentary

    Torture in Russian captivity is systematic. In a new documentary, The Kyiv Independent’s War Crimes Investigations Unit uncovers the torture of Ukrainian civilians held by Russian forces and traces the roots of these practices through Russian …
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    Ukraine's battlefield lessons drive UK to spend over $545 million on hypersonic, long-range weapons in 2026

    Ukraine's battlefield lessons drive UK to spend over $545 million on hypersonic, long-range weapons in 2026

    "To meet this new era of rising threats, we need hard power, strong alliances, and sure diplomacy," U.K. Defense Secretary John Healey said.

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    Urgent! Minister FEDOROV called for additional PATRIOT systems to be transferred to KYIV #shorts

    Urgent! Minister FEDOROV called for additional PATRIOT systems to be transferred to KYIV #shorts

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    $38 BILLION FOR THE AFU! Munich gives the "GREEN LIGHT" for the complete rearmament of Ukraine

    $38 BILLION FOR THE AFU! Munich gives the "GREEN LIGHT" for the complete rearmament of Ukraine

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    Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces release footage of strikes on Russian airfield in Crimea, other targets in occupied territories

    Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces release footage of strikes on Russian airfield in Crimea, other targets in occupied territories

    Ukraine's Unmanned System Forces struck on Feb. 12 an airfield, the Kirova electrical substation, and a data center, among other targets.

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    Allies pledge 35 Patriot missiles for Ukraine — sounds a lot, but is it?

    Allies pledge 35 Patriot missiles for Ukraine — sounds a lot, but is it?

    Ukraine is set to receive 35 missiles for U.S.-produced Patriot air defense systems from its partners soon, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said on Feb. 12.

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    Nearly 11,000 North Korean troops stationed in Russia's Kursk Oblast at start of 2026, media reports

    Nearly 11,000 North Korean troops stationed in Russia's Kursk Oblast at start of 2026,  media reports

    Approximately 10,000 North Korean combat troops and 1,000 engineer troops are currently stationed in the front-line Russian region, according to the National Intelligence Service (NIS).

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    Russia just laid out its Ukraine war endgame — here's what Moscow actually wants

    Russia just laid out its Ukraine war endgame — here's what Moscow actually wants

    As the United States renews its diplomatic push to end Russia's war against Ukraine, Moscow is making something clear: its position has not changed.

    While U.S., Ukrainian, and Russian officials met for trilateral talks in January and again in early …

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    Russia brings back 'pseudo-historian' Medinsky to head peace talks, reversing shift toward 'constructive' diplomacy

    Russia brings back 'pseudo-historian' Medinsky to head peace talks, reversing shift toward 'constructive' diplomacy

    The next round of talks is set to take place in Geneva on Feb. 17–18.

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    Whither Trump's peace in Ukraine?

    Whither Trump's peace in Ukraine?

    Since the beginning of this year, President Donald Trump has turned much of his personal attention to foreign policy, from Venezuela to Greenland to Iran. Cuba, Mexico, Canada, South Africa, Nigeria, Syria, and perhaps other countries are also in his …

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    Zelensky arrives at Munich Security Conference for talks with European, US officials

    Zelensky arrives at Munich Security Conference for talks with European, US officials

    "On the agenda is the first joint Ukrainian-German drone production enterprise, as well as bilateral and multilateral meetings with partners," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

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    Zelensky's ex-chief of staff Yermak to represent Ukrainian athlete in IOC case, lawyer says

    Zelensky's ex-chief of staff Yermak to represent Ukrainian athlete in IOC case, lawyer says

    Heraskevych, who is expected to be represented by Yermak, said on Feb. 10 that he had been barred from using a custom helmet at the 2026 Winter Olympics that honors Ukrainian athletes killed in Russia’s war.

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    Start of the Munich Security Conference: Zelenskyy already in Germany #shorts

    Start of the Munich Security Conference: Zelenskyy already in Germany #shorts

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    At least 9 killed, 28 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over past day

    At least 9 killed, 28 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over past day

    Russia launched an Iskander-M ballistic missile and 154 attack drones overnight at Ukraine, according to the Air Force.

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    General Staff: Russia has lost 1,250,950 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

    General Staff: Russia has lost 1,250,950 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

    The number includes 800 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

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    Several Ukrainian children abducted to Russia returned in initiative backed by Melania Trump, White House says

    Several Ukrainian children abducted to Russia returned in initiative backed by Melania Trump, White House says

    Several Ukrainian children previously taken to Russia have been returned to their families in Ukraine, U.S. First Lady Melania Trump announced on Feb. 12.

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    'It means more than any medal' — Ukraine's skeleton racer sacrifices Olympic dream to honor war victims

    'It means more than any medal' — Ukraine's skeleton racer sacrifices Olympic dream to honor war victims

    Editor's note: This story has been updated with comments from President Volodymyr Zelensky and Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.

    Wearing a helmet commemorating Ukrainian athletes killed by Russia is not allowed, the  International Olympic Committee …

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    Ukraine will not accept a bad peace deal, Zelensky says

    Ukraine will not accept a bad peace deal, Zelensky says

    In an interview with The Atlantic, President Volodymyr Zelensky said he would rather accept no deal than pressure Ukrainians into a bad one, insisting that any settlement to end the war must ensure a dignified, lasting peace.

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    Four injured as Russian strikes target energy infrastructure in Odesa

    Four injured as Russian strikes target energy infrastructure in Odesa

    Four people were injured in an overnight attack as Russian forces struck energy facilities and other critical infrastructure in Odesa on Feb. 12-Feb. 13, regional officials said.

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    How does a family from KYIV live WITHOUT LIGHT and HEAT at -20°C? #shorts

    How does a family from KYIV live WITHOUT LIGHT and HEAT at -20°C? #shorts

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    Attacks on thermal power plants at -20°C and terror from the cold! Russian missiles target the light

    Attacks on thermal power plants at -20°C and terror from the cold! Russian missiles target the light

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