Russia has “systemic problems” with maintaining its fleet, Ukrainian Navy spokesperson Dmytro Pletenchuk said in a television broadcast on Dec. 24. Pletenchuk’s comments came the day after the Russian Source : …
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Russia has 'systemic problems' with fleet, Navy spokesperson says after Ursa Major explosion
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Ukraine war latest: Russia attempts to seize bridgehead on west bank of Dnipro, potentially for Kherson assault
Key developments on Dec. 24: Russia trying to seize bridgehead on west bank of Dnipro, but no talk of storming Kherson, military says Russia strikes apartment building in Kryvyi Rih on Christmas Eve, Source : kyivindependent.com/ukraine-w…
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Ukraine receives first $1 billion as part of US batch of frozen Russian assets profits
Ukraine has received $1 billion from the United States in profits from frozen Russian assets, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Dec. 24. This is the first tranche of the planned $20 billion that th Source : kyivindependent.com/ukraine-r…
First-ever Fully Robotic Land Attack by UAF
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Ukrainian Forces use FPV drones to thwart Russian armored assault near Vremivka
In a gripping video released by Ukraine’s 110th Brigade, military personnel successfully fended off an advancing Russian armored column using up to a dozen FPV drones. The Russian attempt to advance n Source : www.uawire.org/ukrainian…
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Ukraine urges EU to reduce refugee aid as Kyiv pushes for return of citizens amid wartime challenges
In a significant move by Ukrainian authorities, there is a call for European Union countries to cut back on aid to Ukrainian refugees, as Kyiv seeks to restrict consular services for Ukrainian men of Source : www.uawire.org/ukraine-u…
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Slavoj Žižek: Ukraine’s fight against Russia Is a metaphysical struggle for survival
To understand recent fears about the possible escalation of Russia’s war on Ukraine into a nuclear conflict, we must revisit its beginnings, where the groundwork for this crisis was laid. Dmitry Medve Source : kyivindependent.com/slavoj-zi…
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😔 Russians Hit Kryvyi Rih with a Ballistic Missile on Christmas Eve 2024
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Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán faces backlash for calling Putin a 'fair partner'
In a recent interview with journalists, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán sparked controversy by referring to Russian President Vladimir Putin as a “fair partner.” This statement, according to Mag Source : …
Our readers' questions about the war, answered. Vol. 7
Editor’s note: We asked members of the Kyiv Independent community to share the questions they have about the war. Here’s what they asked and how we answered. Join our community to ask a question in th Source : …
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Narrowly overcoming pro-Russian comeback, Moldovan President Sandu is facing tough term ahead
Moldovan President Maia Sandu begins her second term in office on Dec. 24 in unprecedented circumstances. Russian meddling in domestic affairs is widespread, and the Kremlin makes clear their position Source : kyivindependent.com/narrowly-…
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FIRST HIMARS Strike Against Russians Commented by Soldiers | Front News
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Civil partnerships in limbo as LGBTQ+ community seeks equal rights amid war
Editor’s Note: This story was sponsored by Gender Zed , a Ukrainian human rights organization that works with a broad range of issues, including sexual orientation and gender identity, gender equality Source : …
May Christmas Bring Peace to Us All – Zelenskyy
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Deported Ukrainian teen allegedly commits suicide in Russia
Ukrainian-born Oleksandr Yakushchenko, 18, who was deported from the Russian-occupied Kherson Oblast in 2022, was found dead after allegedly committing suicide on Jan. 10, 2024 near his foster home in Source : kyivindependent.com/deported-…
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Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas! The UCMC team wishes you a Merry Christmas!Today we especially feel the depth of the words of the carol: ‘A sad Christmas Eve in the year 46’. Thousands of Ukrainians meet the first C Source : uacrisis.org/en/z-rizd…
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Ukrainian troops escape encirclement as Russians capture Makarivka
Russian forces have reportedly taken full control of Makarivka in the Donetsk region, according to the analytical portal DeepState . Ukrainian troops stationed there managed to escape. Furthermore, th Source : www.uawire.org/ukrainian…
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Germany announces new extensive arms package for Ukraine
Germany has announced a new extensive package of arms for Ukraine. According to the German government’s press office , this package includes 15 Leopard 1 A5 main battle tanks with spare parts, two Gep Source : www.uawire.org/Contents/…
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Russian cargo ship 'Ursa Major' sinks after explosion in Mediterranean Sea
In a dramatic turn of events, a Russian ship, “Ursa Major,” traveling through the Mediterranean Sea between Spain and Algeria, suffered an explosion and sank. Two crew members are currently missing, w Source : …
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Russia strikes apartment building in Kryvyi Rih on Christmas Eve, at least 9 injured
Editor’s Note: This is a developing story and is being updated. Russia attacked a residential building in the city of Kryvyi Rih in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, injuring at least n Source : …
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New Ukrainian Missiles. Reaction to Ficos Visit to Moscow. USA Increases its Missiles Number
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Russia-appointed City Council Head injured in car explosion in occupied Berdyansk
In the early hours of December 24, an explosive incident rattled the Russian-occupied city of Berdyansk in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region. According to Berdyansk Today , a car explosion occurred around Source : www.uawire.org/russia-ap…
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Ukrainian farm animal sounds!
Subscribe now Christmas tip jar! As a team we had a Secret Santa last week; and after the exchanges were done, we sat down to serious work: recording how Ukrainian- and English-speaking people represe Source : …
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Russian government considers restricting calls made via messenger apps
The Russian Digital Development Ministry and Moscow’s communications regulator, Roskomnadzor, are discussing the possibility of introducing restrictions on calls made via messenger apps, Russian state Source : …