AI company Safe Pro Group has signed a multi-year agreement with Ukrainian agricultural company Nibulon to deploy AI-powered drones for detecting landmines in farmland, BusinessWire reported on Jan. 31.
Ukraine’s Ministry of Economy estimates that …
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- North Korean troops not seen for 3 weeks in parts of Kursk Oblast, Ukraine’s Special Forces say
- Ukraine deploys long-range drone capable of 2,000 km strike, military says
- Ukrainian drones strike “one of 10 largest oil …
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AI-powered drone company to assist in demining Ukrainian farmlands
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Lithuania's president calls for Ukraine's involvement in peace talks, stronger regional defense against Russia, AP reports
Lithuania’s President Gitanas Nauseda emphasized the necessity of Ukraine’s full involvement in peace negotiations and increased defense spending by regional countries to prevent future Russian aggression.
In an interview with the Associated Press, …
A paper discusses the rise in state-sponsored proxies and their subversive activities targeting European democracies.
A paper discusses the rise in state-sponsored proxies and their subversive activities targeting European democracies.
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Trump claims he and Putin could take 'significant' steps to end Russia’s war in Ukraine
Former U.S. President Donald Trump said on Jan. 31 that his team has already engaged in “very serious” discussions with Russia about its war in Ukraine. He suggested that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin could soon take …
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Norwegian authorities detain Russian-crewed ship over suspected Baltic cable sabotage
Norwegian authorities, acting on a request from Latvian officials, have detained the vessel Silver Dania, crewed by Russians, on suspicion of damaging an underwater communication cable in the Baltic Sea, reports Norway's National Broadcasting …
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Ukrainian director Chernov wins Documentary Directing award at Sundance
Ukrainian journalist and director Mstyslav Chernov won the Best Documentary Direction award at the Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 31 for his film “2,000 Meters to Andriivka” in the World Cinema category.
The documentary follows Ukraine’s …
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Sweden's $1.2 billion military aid to Ukraine: 16 CB90 combat boats to enhance naval capabilities
In a significant boost to Ukraine's military capabilities, Sweden is set to receive a fleet of 16 high-speed assault boats. These vessels are designed to enable Ukrainian forces to conduct operations on the Dnipro River and to assert control over the …
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Ukraine war latest: North Korean troops not seen for 3 weeks in parts of Kursk Oblast, Ukraine’s special forces say
Key developments on Jan. 31:
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US foreign aid transformed Ukraine. Its suspension threatens a setback
Editor’s Note: The Kyiv Independent isn’t a recipient of U.S. foreign aid, and its funding wasn’t affected by the aid freeze.
With the stroke of a pen, U.S. President Donald Trump last week put a freeze on projects that have helped Ukraine become …
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Ukraine's unlikely ally against Russian attacks on energy sector — warm weather
Nearly three years into the war, Ukrainians have grown used to bracing for brutal winters with electricity blackouts and heating cuts from Russian attacks on the country’s energy infrastructure.
This winter was predicted to be one of the toughest …
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Russian missiles strike Odesa’s historic center, injuring 2
Russian forces launched missile strikes on Odesa’s historic center on the evening of Jan. 31, injuring at least two people, Mayor Hennadii Trukhanov said.
Three explosions were reported around 8 p.m. local time, shortly after Ukraine’s Air Force …
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Netherlands to send more F-16s in 2025, Ukrainian defense minister says
The Netherlands will deliver another batch of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine in 2025, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced on Jan. 31.
Ukraine has already received U.S.-made F-16s from the Netherlands and Denmark, deploying them in air defense roles …
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Ukrainian Forces block Russian advances, repel over 70 attacks near Pokrovsk
In a significant strategic maneuver, Ukrainian Forces have successfully blocked Russian military movements along the railway from Kotlyne to Pokrovsk. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported repelling more than 70 attacks across …
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Ukraine deploys long-range drone capable of 2,000 km strike, military says
Ukrainian soldiers are now using a long-range drone capable of traveling up to 2,000 kilometers (1,242 miles) and carrying a 250-kilogram air bomb, the Unmanned Systems Forces said on Jan. 31.
The drone is described as a “unique development” and a …
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Kremlin dispels rumors of Trump-Putin phone call amid media speculation
In recent discussions surrounding the geopolitical corridors of power, rumors of a phone conversation between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have been swirling. However, the Kremlin has stepped in to clarify: …
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Defense Ministry approves Ukrainian-made Hromylo drone for military use
The Ukrainian-made Hromylo unmanned aerial vehicle has been approved for military use, the Defense Ministry announced on Jan. 31.
Equipped with engines capable of carrying a payload, the first-person-view (FPV) drones can target personnel, equipment, …
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Finland announces €200 million military aid package for Ukraine
Finland has announced its 27th military assistance package for Ukraine, valued at nearly €200 million, according to a statement issued by Finland’s Ministry of Defense. The decision, made by Finland's President based on a government proposal, is …
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Ukraine’s inflation set to peak by mid-2025, cool to 8% by year-end, central bank says
Ukraine’s inflation rate is expected to peak at 15% by mid-2025 before dropping to 8.4% by year’s end, Ukraine’s Central Bank said on Jan. 31.
Poor harvests and higher wages amid labor shortages are currently driving the rising inflation, …
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SBU probes alleged leak of Budanov’s statement on threat to Ukraine’s existence
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has launched a criminal investigation following media reports alleging that Ukraine’s spy chief made a statement about a threat to the country’s existence during a closed-door parliamentary meeting, Ukrainska …
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Norway should cede its war windfall to Ukraine
Norway’s government has effectively become a war profiteer, we argued in a commentary in December. It is an opinion shared by a number of European politicians, and by European and Norwegian media. But rather than paying attention, Norway’s government …
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Ex-president Poroshenko may be suspended from parliament for 3 days instead of 6 months, lawmaker says
Ukraine’s parliament may suspend former President Petro Poroshenko from sessions for three days rather than six months, Mykyta Poturayev, head of the Verkhovna Rada’s Humanitarian and Information Policy Committee, told RFE/RL on Jan. 31. …
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Ukrainian Forces strike Russian command center in Kursk region
Ukrainian forces have destroyed a command post of the Russian troops in the city of Rylsk, in the Kursk region, reported the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces.
"Today, the missile and artillery units of Ukraine's Defense Forces delivered a fire …
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Slovakia bans Georgian Legion commander, linking him to alleged coup plot
Slovakia has banned Georgian Legion commander Mamuka Mamulashvili from entering the country after the government linked his unit to an alleged coup plot, Denník N reported on Jan. 31.
The volunteers-based Georgian Legion, which has been fighting in …
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How Russia profits from arms exports despite sanctions
The Kyiv Independent analyzed leaked emails of a Russian defense company revealing Russia’s arms trade after the beginning of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The letters confirm that Russia continued to fulfill a huge contract signed shortly …
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Ukrainian drone strikes cause explosions at Russian oil refineries in Volgograd and Yaroslavl
Volgograd Oil Refinery, the sixth largest in Russia, annually processes approximately 14 million tons of crude oil. While local authorities assert that the plant sustained minimal damage, footage from the scene depicts significant explosions. …