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Russian troops escalate assaults on Chasiv Yar
Military hardware is rarely visible in Chasiv Yar, a city that has been fiercely defended for over a year. According to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the need for electronic warfare systems remains critical in this area.
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The Kyiv Independent is looking to fill a Performance Marketing Manager position within the Marketing team.
The Kyiv Independent is Ukraine’s main English-language news outlet. It was founded in November 2021 by a team of reporters and editors who …
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Russia may provoke crisis in Transnistria ahead of Moldova's elections, Sandu warns
Moscow may instigate a crisis in Moldova’s Russian-occupied Transnistria region to destabilize the country ahead of parliamentary elections scheduled for September, Moldovan President Maia Sandu said on June 12, according to Moldovan outlet …
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Ukrainian hackers launch major cyberattacks disrupting Russian infrastructure and communications
Ukrainian hackers associated with the country's Intelligence Directorate, GUR, have launched a series of powerful cyberattacks targeting key infrastructure in Russia. These attacks have disrupted operations at "Orion Telecom," a Siberian internet …
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Ukrainian MiG-29 strikes Russian drone hub, ammo depot in Zaporizhzhia direction, releases video
A Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet carried out a precision strike on Russian positions in the Zaporizhzhia direction, targeting a command post for drone operators and a combined ammunition and fuel depot, Ukraine’s Air Force reported on June 13.
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Ukrainian Forces halt Russian advances on Sumy front, launch counterattacks
Deputy Head of the Sumy Regional Council Volodymyr Bitsak announced that Russian advances have been halted, with Ukrainian forces launching a counter-operation. During a broadcast on "Kyiv 24", he confirmed that Ukrainian forces are now in control of …
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Disaster week for Russia: million losses and new sanctions
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Russia preparing strategic reserves for conflicts beyond Ukraine, Ukraine warns
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha warned on June 13 that Russia has begun preparing strategic military reserves, signaling plans for military operations that may extend beyond Ukraine.
“According to our intelligence, Russia has started to prepare …
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Ukraine repatriates bodies of 1,200 citizens, soldiers under Istanbul deal with Russia
Editor’s note: The story is being updated.
Ukraine has brought home the bodies of 1,200 Ukrainian soldiers and citizens as part of an agreement with Russia in Istanbul, the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of the Prisoners of War …
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Europe must prepare for US scaling down support for Ukraine, Pistorius says
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said Europe must begin preparing for a gradual reduction in U.S. military support for both the continent and Ukraine, Tagesschau reported on June 13.
“Yes, that’s right. That would be so, and we have …
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'At a critical time' — Zelensky appoints new head of Ukraine's mission to NATO
President Volodymyr Zelensky on June 13 appointed Aliona Hetmanchuk as the head of Ukraine’s mission to NATO, replacing Nataliia Halibarenko.
The appointment came “at a critical time for the future of Ukraine, for the future of NATO …
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After Israel's strikes, Ukraine says Iran 'source of problems' but warns against destabilization
Kyiv on June 13 expressed concern over the security situation in the Middle East after Israeli air strikes against Iran, but stressed that Tehran remains a “source of problems” in the region “and beyond."
The statement follows …
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Ukraine receives fifth tranche of EU aid from frozen Russian assets, PM confirms
Ukraine has received another 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) in macro-financial assistance from the European Union as part of a G7 loan, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on June 13.
“This is the fifth tranche of macro-financial assistance …
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Russia condemns Israel's strike on Iran as 'unprovoked aggression'
Russia’s Foreign Ministry expressed “extreme concern” on June 13 over Israel’s recent strike on Iran, calling it a dangerous escalation that violated the United Nations Charter and international law.
Moscow, which currently …
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Amid Moscow's war in Ukraine, Trump wonders why 'everybody hates' Russia
U.S. President Donald Trump on June 12 praised Russia’s role in World War II, saying Russian President Vladimir Putin is “confused” why everyone “hates” Moscow.
Speaking at a White House press conference, Trump recounted …
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Explosions reported in Russian-occupied Crimea amid alleged Ukrainian drone strikes
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Explosions could be heard across Crimea early on June 13, including in Sevastopol and Simferopol, the Crimean Wind Telegram channel reported amid Russian claims of Ukrainian drone attacks.
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UAH 1,000 for Defense: Who’s Buying War Bonds and What Can You Earn from Them?
While banks offer deposits with annual rates of 7–13% and take a 23% tax on every hryvnia of profit, there’s an alternative — just as safe, but often more profitable. We’re talking about Domestic Government Bonds of Ukraine (or the DGBU). They start …
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Oil prices surge after Israeli strike on Iran
Global oil prices soared on June 13 after Israel launched a strike on Iran, triggering fears of a broader conflict in the energy-rich Middle East that could disrupt global supplies, the BBC reported.
The spike threatens to undermine Western efforts …
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Russia kills at least 4, injures 24 across Ukraine over past day
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US ready to defend itself, Israel if Iran responds to Israeli air strikes, Trump says
U.S. President Donald Trump said on June 13 that he was aware of Israel’s plans to conduct strikes on Iran in advance and that Washington is watching for any signs of retaliation by Tehran, Fox News reported.
“Iran cannot have a nuclear …
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Iran reportedly launches over 100 drones at Israel in response to air strikes
Israel launched over 100 drones against Iran in the last few hours, the Times of Israel reported on June 13, citing Israeli military spokesperson Effie Defrin.
The drone attack follows heavy air strikes launched by Israel against Iran, targeting the …
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NATO to strengthen missile defenses in Eastern Europe to counter Russian threats, Bloomberg reports
NATO plans to enhance its missile defense systems on its eastern flank in response to a growing threat from Russia, Bloomberg reported on June 12, citing its undisclosed sources.
For the first time, member states of NATO are reportedly considering …
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General Staff: Russia has lost 1,001,560 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Russia has lost 1,001,560 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on June 13.
The number includes 1,220 casualties that Russian forces suffered just …
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Ukraine secures return of 5 children from Russia, Russian-occupied territories
Ukraine successfully brought back five children who had been forcibly taken to Russia as well as Russian-occupied territory, Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak announced on June 12.
The children have been returned home under the President of …