An extraordinary trial has commenced in the District Court of Helsinki, where Russian national Yan Petrovsky, who now calls himself Vojislav Torden, faces charges of five war crimes committed in easte Source : www.uawire.org/russian-n…
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Russian neo-Nazi Jan Petrovsky stands trial in Finland: denies charges of murder and torture of Ukrainian POWs
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'Not a single day did this document work' — Zelensky on 30th anniversary of Budapest Memorandum
The Budapest Memorandum, signed on Dec. 5, 1994, did not work for “a single day,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his evening address on the 30th anniversary of the document’s signing. “Today mar Source : …
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Ukraine's Defense Ministry under scrutiny: corruption risks, mismanagement and diplomatic shortcomings under Rustem Umerov
Rustem Umerov, Ukraine’s Minister of Defense, has shown insufficient progress in critical areas like procurement, international cooperation, and restructuring military operations since assuming office Source : www.uawire.org/ukraine-s…
Lavrov Was in the EU and Not Arrested | Wrap-up
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Ukrainian publishing house Osnovy wants to 'fill gap caused by 70 years of Soviet rule'
Editor’s note: This article is part of a series of profiles highlighting successful Ukrainian startups and businesses. The series is funded by the regional investment fund Ukraine-Moldova American Ent Source : kyivindependent.com/ukrainian…
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Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian forces regain control of Novyi Komar village in Donetsk Oblast
Key developments on Dec. 5: Ukrainian forces regain control of Novyi Komar village in Donetsk Oblast At least 6 Ukrainian mayors held captive by Russia, Zelensky says Ukrainian forces to receive 30,00 Source : kyivindependent.com/ukraine-w…
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Russia prepares 300 boats for Dnipro River assault amid escalating Kherson offensive
Russian troops are gearing up for an offensive in the Kherson direction, amassing a fleet of boats to forge the river crossing. Leading up to this, Russian forces conducted intensified drone strikes o Source : www.uawire.org/russia-pr…
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On a forgotten part of the front line, Russian forces mass for assault on Dnipro islands
With attention focused on Moscow’s grinding advances in Donbas, and Ukraine’s efforts to hold onto Russian territory in Kursk Oblast, one area of the front lines continues to see daily battles but lit Source : …
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Ukraine sanctions Georgian leaders: Zelensky urges global action against Russian influence
Ukraine has introduced sanctions against key Georgian authorities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged the global community to take a firmer stance on view of the unfolding events in Geor Source : www.uawire.org/ukraine-s…
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Coffin prices in Russia have soared by 74% since start of full-scale invasion, media reports
The price of coffins in Russia has soared by 74% since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Moscow Times reported on Dec. 5, citing Russia’s Federal State Statistics Service ( Source : …
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Ukrainian forces regain control of Novyi Komar village in Donetsk Oblast
Ukrainian troops have driven Russian units out of Novyi Komar village in Donetsk Oblast, Nazar Voloshyn, the spokesperson for the Khortytsia group of forces, told Suspilne media on Dec. 5. Novyi Komar Source : kyivindependent.com/ukrainian…
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Germany raises alarm as Russian tank production surpasses combined European output
In a stark assessment of European defense capabilities, Germany’s Defense Minister Boris Pistorius told the Bundestag on Thursday, December 5, that Russia’s production of tanks significantly surpasses Source : www.uawire.org/germany-r…
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Carol of the Bells — the classic, and Ukrainian, Christmas song
Editor’s note: For the holiday season, the Kyiv Independent has created a unique collection dedicated to Carol of the Bells. Shop now on our e-store . Concertgoers filled Carnegie Hall on a rainy Thur Source : …
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JOSH: ‘The US military is learning a great deal from working and supplying Ukraine'
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Ukrainian forces to receive 30,000 DeepStrike drones in 2025 as part of Zelensky's resilience plan, minister says
The Ukrainian military will get over 30,000 DeepStrike attack drones in 2025 within President Volodymyr Zelensky’s resilience plan, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced on Dec. 5. According to Ume Source : …
What Happens in SYRIA NOW? A Global Chessboard
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30 years ago today, Ukraine traded nuclear arms for security assurances, a decision that still haunts Kyiv today
On Dec. 5, 1994, Ukraine had signed a set of political agreements that would guarantee the country’s sovereignty and independence in return for accession to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nucl Source : …
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Life in a Dugout: Ukrainian Soldiers Fight Back at the Lyman Front
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Russia illegally drafted 5,500 residents of occupied Crimea in 2024, Kyiv says
Nearly 5,500 residents of Russian-occupied Crimea were mobilized into the Russian army in 2024, according to the report of the Mission of the President of Ukraine in Crimea, published on Dec. 4. Russi Source : kyivindependent.com/russia-il…
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The Russian Dictator’s Favorite Tactics Never Change | Wrap-up
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Rebels advance in Syria. Ukraine imposes sanctions on Georgian politicians. 48,000 missing Russians
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The collapse of the Russian economy
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EU prepared to step in if Trump withdraws from $50 billion Ukraine loan, official says
Polish Deputy Finance Minister Pawel Karbownik said on Dec. 4 that the European Union is prepared to compensate if the U.S. withdraws from the G7’s $50 billion multilateral loan agreement for Ukraine. Source : …
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At least 6 Ukrainian mayors held captive by Russia, Zelensky says
At least six Ukrainian mayors and community heads remain in Russian captivity, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Dec. 5 during an address to the human rights community. Zelensky confirmed that Yevh Source : kyivindependent.com/at-least-…
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Discussions about German peacekeepers in Ukraine 'irresponsible,' opposition leader says
Germany’s conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz said on Dec. 4 that any speculations about deploying German troops to ensure a ceasefire are irresponsible at this time. The CDU/CSU alliance’s Source : …