The Baltic States' power system operators informed Russia and Belarus that they would disconnect from the Moscow-controlled post-Soviet power grid starting in February 2025, media outlet LRT reported Source : kyivindependent.com/baltics-i…
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Spies, Lies, and Algorithms
Amy B. Zegart
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Baltic states to complete decoupling from Russian-controlled power grid by early 2025
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Lukashenko begins and ends tensions on the Ukrainian-Belarusian border
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Ukrainian conscripts who fail to update military data on time may be fined, put on wanted list
Ukrainians liable for military service who fail to update their data by July 17 may be fined up to Hr 25,000 (nearly $600) or put on the wanted list. Ukraine has made steps to update the legal framewo Source : kyivindependent.com/ukrainian…
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Zelensky proposes stripping individuals supporting Russia of state titles
President Volodymyr Zelensky initiated on July 16 a draft law that would allow the stripping of state awards from those who promoted Russia or committed other illegal acts against Ukraine. The documen Source : kyivindependent.com/zelensky-…
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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine hits Russian S-300 system in Donetsk Oblast, Syrskyi says
Key developments on July 16: Ukraine hits Russian S-300 system in Donetsk Oblast, Syrskyi says Drone drops munitions on factory in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, authorities say Czechia to open bullet factory Source : …
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Modern polyclinic sparks revival in small town near Dnipro
Editor’s note: This story was sponsored by U-LEAD (Ukraine – Local Empowerment, Accountability and Development Program), a partnership of the Ukrainian government and the European Union and its member Source : …
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Combat work of the M2 Bradley ifv unit in the east of Ukraine
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Lithuania to provide Ukraine with energy equipment worth nearly $55 million
Lithuanian companies will provide Ukraine with energy assistance worth more than 50 million euros (nearly $55 million), Ukraine’s Energy Ministry announced on July 16. “The equipment provided by Lithu Source : …
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'I don't care' – JD Vance on Ukraine, in his own words
The selection of Ohio Senator J. D. Vance as Donald Trump’s running mate this week has sent ripples of concern around the globe, felt not least in Ukraine. One of the most vocal opponents of U.S. aid Source : …
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Shells previously designated as expired brought back into service Defense Ministry says
Ukraine’s Defense Ministry returned to Ukrainian soldiers “a significant amount” of ammunition that was slated to be disposed of before the start of Russia’s war against Ukraine in 2014, the ministry Source : …
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Ukraine sets new record for gas production in 6 months
In the first half of 2024, Ukraine’s largest gas producer, Ukrgasvydobuvannya, pumped 8.8% more gas than in the same period last year, the company announced on July 16. The company produced 6,913 mill Source : …
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The last patrol ship of the Russian Navy left the Ukrainian Crimea
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Ukraine’s neutrality and non-aligned status: myths and realities
On the anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration on State Sovereignty of Ukraine, the Ukraine Crisis Media Center held a discussion “Legal definition of Ukraine’s neutrality and non-aligned statu Source : www.youtube.com/watch
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Stuck in legal limbo, Ukrainian civilians endure torture in Russian prisons
Editor’s note: This story was sponsored by Common Sense Communications, a Ukrainian non-profit organization specializing in pro-democracy strategic communications. One of their ongoing projects is “Vo Source : kyivindependent.com/stuck-in-…
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Ukraine hits Russian S-300 system in Donetsk Oblast, Syrskyi says
The Ukrainian military attacked a Russian S-300 anti-aircraft missile system on the occupied territory of Donetsk Oblast overnight on July 16, Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said. Russ Source : …
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Repair of Ukraine's largest hydroelectric power plant to take at least 3 years due to Russian attacks
Restoring the Dnipro Hydroelectric Station in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine’s largest hydroelectric power plant, will take at least three years, according to Ihor Syrota, head of the Ukrainian state-owned ene Source : …
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Russian Propaganda on Telegram against Ukrainian refugees in Poland and Czechia
Ukrainian refugees in the Czech Republic and Poland have become one of the tools of Russian information campaigns. In this video, we examine the most egregious information leaks in the Russian Telegra Source : www.youtube.com/watch
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The Counteroffensive: A JD Vance vice presidency would be a disaster for Ukraine
Editor’s Note: This article was published by the twice-weekly newsletter “The Counteroffensive with Tim Mak” on July 16, 2024, and has been re-published by the Kyiv Independent with permission. To sub Source : kyivindependent.com/the-count…
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Poroshenko pays bail for ex-intelligence officer Сhervinskyi
Former President Petro Poroshenko said on July 16 that he had posted bail for Ukrainian ex-intelligence officer Roman Chervinskyi to the amount of Hr 9 million ($218,000) following his arrest in April Source : kyivindependent.com/poroshenk…
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Russian media: Medvedchuk sends letter to Trump seeking to blame Ukraine for assassination attempt
Former pro-Russian Ukrainian lawmaker Viktor Medvedchuk allegedly sent a letter to Donald Trump claiming that “Ukraine’s trace may appear” in the attempt on the presidential candidate’s life, Russian Source : …
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Czechia to open bullet factory, start production of assault rifles in Ukraine
The governments of Ukraine and Czechia signed two agreements on joint arms production on July 16, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced after the meeting with Czech counterpart Petr Fiala. A Ukrainia Source : kyivindependent.com/czechia-t…