If Russian forces capture besieged Chasiv Yar, it will enable them to launch offensives against other cities of Donetsk Oblast, the Khortytsia Group of Forces' spokesperson, Nazar Voloshyn, told Polit Source : kyivindependent.com/military-…
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Military: Fall of Chasiv Yar would open Russia's way to 'last strongholds' in Donetsk Oblast
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Russian Cities Go Underwater: Why Citizens Battle Floods Alone?
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Media association calls for replacement of southern military command's press department head
Ukrainian media association Mediarukh called on April 16 for the replacement of Nataliia Humeniuk, the head of the military’s Southern Operational Command’s press department, for allegedly hindering p Source : …
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‘Double-tap’ attack. Understanding one of Russia’s cruelest tactics in Ukraine
Hitting a building, waiting for first responders and the media to arrive, and hitting the same place again to target those who came to put out the fire, help the victims, or document a potential war c Source : kyivindependent.com/double-ta…
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Zelensky: Ukraine to convene NATO-Ukraine Council to discuss air defense
Ukraine will send a request to convene a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council to discuss the defense of Ukrainian skies and supplies of air defense systems, President Volodymyr Zelensky said during his Source : kyivindependent.com/zelensky-…
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Ukraine state-owned enterprises weekly — Issue 127
Editor’s Note: This is issue 127 of Ukrainian State-Owned Enterprises Weekly, covering events from April 6-12, 2024. The Kyiv Independent is reposting it with permission. Banks EBRD extends 200-millio Source : kyivindependent.com/ukraine-s…
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MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak: Developments in Ukraine’s parliament on economic reforms, international obligations — Issue 51
Editor’s note: This is issue 51 of Ukrainian lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak’s weekly “Ukrainian Economy in Brief” newsletter, covering events from April 8- 14, 2024. The digest highlights steps taken in Source : kyivindependent.com/mp-yarosl…
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Latvia to send first batch of drones to Ukraine as part of drone coalition
Riga will deliver its first batch of drones to Ukraine within the framework of the Latvian-led drone coalition, Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina told reporters on April 16, Delfi reported. Drone wa Source : kyivindependent.com/latvia-to…
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Speaker Johnson advances aid bills, but time running out as Ukraine’s supplies dry up
After six grueling months, the U.S. House of Representatives may finally be preparing to vote on a new aid package for Ukraine. House Speaker Mike Johnson said on April 16 that following new rounds of Source : kyivindependent.com/speaker-j…
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Russia is Recruiting Female Prisoners for War Against Ukraine
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Media: Corruption prevention agency begins monitoring SBU cybersecurity chief following media investigation
The National Agency on Corruption Prevention began monitoring Illia Vitiuk, the suspended cybersecurity chief of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), following an investigation by Slidstvo.Info, the Source : kyivindependent.com/corruptio…
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Deputy PM: Ukraine hopes to begin EU accession talks in June
The EU should be able to offer a negotiating framework to begin the process of Ukraine’s ascension to the European Union in June, Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integra Source : kyivindependent.com/deputy-pm…
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The US aid for Ukraine is close to zero. Is China another option?
The US aid for Ukraine is close to zero. Is China another option? The latest news from the US says that the aid package, which was previously voted in the Senate, is now being put to a vote, but House Source : ukrainefrontlines.com/opinion/a…
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White House: Johnson's Ukraine, Israel proposal appears to cover desired aid, more details needed
The White House believes that House Speaker Mike Johnson’s proposal on a series of foreign aid bills for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan appears “at first blush” to cover the necessary assistance, U.S. Na Source : …
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Ukraine war latest: Russia destroyed Kyiv Oblast power plant after Ukraine ran out of air defense missiles, Zelensky says
Key developments on April 16: Zelensky: Russia destroyed key power plant near Kyiv since Ukraine ‘ran out of missiles’ for its defense Source: Ukraine strikes Russian modernized long-range radar syste Source : …
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Ukrainian torture complaint in Argentina unveils alleged Russian brutality in occupied territories
On Apr. 15, 2024, an initiative of Ukrainian and international journalists and lawyers “The Reckoning Project” aimed at documenting war crimes, together with the victim present in Buenos Aires, submit Source : www.weareukraine.info/ukrainian…
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IMF expects Ukrainian economy to grow by 3.2% in 2024, by 6.5% in 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicts that Ukraine’s gross domestic product (GDP) will grow by 3.2% in 2024 and by up to 6.5% in 2025 even as the country continues to grapple with the full-sc Source : …
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Ex-first deputy secretary of Ukraine's security council declared wanted
Oleh Hladkovsky, a former first deputy secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council and a suspect in a years-old defense procurement criminal case, has been declared wanted, the Nation Source : …
"You cannot prepare yourselfpsychologically for your state in combat"
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Scholz says he asked Xi to 'put pressure on Russia' to end invasion
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on April 16 that he has Chinese President Xi Jinping to “put pressure” on Moscow to end its war in Ukraine, as “China’s word carries weight in Russia.” Scholz met wi Source : …
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Promote Ukraine is always looking for proactive volunteers!
Recently we’ve had an open day where all could meet our team members and learn more about our mission. No worries if you miss this event, you still can join! Here is a list of our departments: If you Source : www.promoteukraine.org/promote-u… …
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Court lifts seizure of Lifecell shares, paving way for French acquisition
The Lifecell shares owned by sanctioned oligarch Mikhail Fridman can be unfrozen, according to a Kyiv court ruling on April 16, paving the way for French billionaire Xavier Niel to acquire the mobile Source : kyivindependent.com/court-lif…
From Peace Dove to War Hawk: France Shifting Policy
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Bloomberg: Russian aluminum company could lose 36% of sales due to sanctions
Nearly 40% of sales at Russia’s largest aluminum producer, Rusal, are at risk due to sanctions imposed by the U.S. and U.K., Bloomberg reported on April 16. The U.S. and the U.K. banned the supply of Source : …