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    CHINESE SHIPS IN THE BALTIC SEA! ⚓ Bloomberg reports sabotage! #shorts

    CHINESE SHIPS IN THE BALTIC SEA! ⚓ Bloomberg reports sabotage! #shorts

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    One of the greatest 20th century Ukrainian novels, now in English translation

    One of the greatest 20th century Ukrainian novels, now in English translation

    Overwhelmed by the buzzing nightlife of Khreshchatyk Street in central Kyiv, Stepan Radchenko, the despondent protagonist of Valerian Pidmohylnyi’s novel “The City,” looks up at the moon for solace and reminds himself: “The city must be conquered, …

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    Drones attack Russia's Rostov Oblast, allegedly targeting an oil depot, media reports

    Drones attack Russia's Rostov Oblast, allegedly targeting an oil depot, media reports

    Rostov Governor Yury Slyusar said three drones were shot down in the Matveyev-Kurgan district by air defense systems.

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    EU parliament calls for readiness to down of Russian aircraft, drones over member states' territory

    EU parliament calls for readiness to down of Russian aircraft, drones over member states' territory

    The resolution passed with 469 votes in favor, 97 against, and 38 abstentions, according to an official statement on the parliament's website.

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    China enters shadow war: weapons for Moscow and drones against the EU

    China enters shadow war: weapons for Moscow and drones against the EU

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    A WALL OF DRONES! 🚀 The EU against Russian tankers! #shorts

    A WALL OF DRONES! 🚀 The EU against Russian tankers! #shorts

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    Tomahawks will force the Russians to negotiate! Washington’s important decision

    Tomahawks will force the Russians to negotiate! Washington’s important decision

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    The Anarchists (yes, anarchists) in Ukraine’s military

    The Anarchists (yes, anarchists) in Ukraine’s military

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    “This is the single, most important Substack I read all day, every day. I admire the team here, and see you all as my larger family in this disparate world. I mentioned once in another post here that I …

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Becoming a member of Kyiv Independent just got easier – introducing PayPal payments and multicurrency support

Becoming a member of Kyiv Independent just got easier – introducing PayPal payments and multicurrency support

The Kyiv Independent team has introduced a long-requested feature — members can now pay for monthly or annual memberships using PayPal.

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Zelensky holds first phone call with Czechia's populist leader since election win

Zelensky holds first phone call with Czechia's populist leader since election win

The call comes as Kyiv worries that a Babis-led government could undermine Czechia's pro-Ukraine stance, as he has questioned continued military aid and Ukraine's path toward EU membership.

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The EU's ambitious plan for frozen Russian assets, explained

The EU's ambitious plan for frozen Russian assets, explained

Momentum is building to tap more of Russia’s central bank reserves — immobilized after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine — to help fund Kyiv's war effort.

As the U.S. moved to wash its hands of Ukraine’s fate, the gradual realization Russia’s

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Putin admits Russian air defense opened fire at Azerbaijani airliner in 2024

Putin admits Russian air defense opened fire at Azerbaijani airliner in 2024

Putin claimed that the missiles exploded a few meters away from the plane, which was then hit by fragments. He linked the incident to the sighting of a Ukrainian drone in the area.

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Europe faces 'significant risk' of major war if Russia starts mobilization, Zelensky says

Europe faces 'significant risk' of major war if Russia starts mobilization, Zelensky says

"There is a significant risk that (Russian President Vladimir) Putin will actually go to a world war," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

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Ukraine's Security Service denies investigating top anti-graft prosecutor

Ukraine's Security Service denies investigating top anti-graft prosecutor

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) denied on Oct. 9 media reporting suggesting it was investigating a possible involvement of chief anti-corruption prosecutor Oleksandr Klymenko in a criminal case.

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NATO reportedly weighs stronger military response to Russian provocations

NATO reportedly weighs stronger military response to Russian provocations

According to four NATO officials, the goal is to raise the cost of Moscow's gray-zone operations and strengthen deterrence following a series of incursions by Russian drones and aircraft, the Financial Times reported.

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Ukraine's prime minister, top Zelensky aide heading to US next week

Ukraine's prime minister, top Zelensky aide heading to US next week

Ukrainian delegates will discuss air defenses, energy, sanctions against Moscow, peace talks, and frozen Russian assets.

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Blackouts in Russia fair response if Moscow targets Ukraine's grid, Zelensky says

Blackouts in Russia fair response if Moscow targets Ukraine's grid, Zelensky says

Zelensky also highlighted that Ukraine's drone strikes on Russian oil refineries have created a gasoline deficit approaching 20%, contributing to shortages in parts of Russia and Russian-held areas.

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Ukraine's parliament backs creation of cyber forces in first reading

Ukraine's parliament backs creation of cyber forces in first reading

The bill aims to establish the Cyber Forces as a military command body responsible for Ukraine's defense and security capabilities in cyberspace.

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Tomahawk deliveries could force Russia to 'sober up' and negotiate, Zelensky says

Tomahawk deliveries could force Russia to 'sober up' and negotiate, Zelensky says

"Right now, it is important to send a signal that Ukraine will be strengthened by all means possible," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

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Russia’s hybrid war against NATO and Ukraine’s military transformation

Russia’s hybrid war against NATO and Ukraine’s military transformation

The following article analyses Russia’s hybrid warfare, Ukraine’s military transformation, and NATO’s forward defence posture in the Baltics. It also examines Crimea, eastern Ukraine, the use of drones, critical infrastructure, and strategic security …

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Ukraine to nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize if he secures ceasefire with Russia

Ukraine to nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize if he secures ceasefire with Russia

Trump, who has boasted about ending "seven wars" since returning to office, has actively campaigned for receiving the prestigious award.

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Russian strikes kill 5, injure 19, hit port and energy infrastructure in Ukraine

Russian strikes kill 5, injure 19, hit port and energy infrastructure in Ukraine

According to Ukraine's Air Force, Russian forces launched 112 Shahed-type attack and decoy drones overnight.

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Belgium wants EU to share risks of 140 billion euros Ukraine loan, Politico reports

Belgium wants EU to share risks of 140 billion euros Ukraine loan, Politico reports

Belgium also opposes outright confiscation of Russian assets and seeks an agreement to cover the money if Euroclear is forced to return them in the event of a peace deal, Politico reported.

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Russian strikes reportedly destroy over half of Ukraine's gas output before winter

Russian strikes reportedly destroy over half of Ukraine's gas output before winter

Ukraine's gas network, which met the country's needs before the full-scale war, has been repeatedly hit by missiles and drones, endangering millions of households that depend on gas for heating in winter.

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General Staff: Russia has lost 1,119,390 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,119,390 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

The number includes 1,020 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

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