The following is a chart based off of data originally published in the Kyiv-based Center of Economic Strategy’s " Ukraine War Economy Tracker ." The Kyiv Independent is republishing it with permission Source : …
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Monthly chart: Dollar exceeds 40 hryvnias as Ukraine's budget needs grow
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Russian attacks on Kherson, Donetsk oblasts kill 1, injure 7
Russian forces attacked settlements in Kherson and Donetsk oblasts on June 5, killing a person and injuring seven, local authorities reported. In Donetsk Oblast, the Russian military struck the villag Source : kyivindependent.com/russian-s…
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Day 832: Russian missile strike on Dnipro injures eight, including a month-old boy
Day 832: Russian missile strike on Dnipro injures eight, including a month-old boy A Russian missile strike on Dnipro causes a fire, injures eight, including a month-old boy. Russian forces make minor Source : uacrisis.org/en/832
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How Russian Propaganda Attacks Ukraine's European Integration: Bulgaria and Romania
On May 31, 2024, a public online discussion titled “Ukrainian European integration in the focus of Russian propaganda: analysis of the information space of Bulgaria and Romania” took place. The event Source : www.youtube.com/watch
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FT: US proposes $50 billion Ukraine loan conditional on EU extending sanctions against Russia until end of war
The U.S. has proposed that a $50 billion loan to Ukraine could be repaid by profits from frozen Russian assets, on the condition that the EU agrees to extend sanctions against Russia until it ends the Source : kyivindependent.com/ft-us-eu-…
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Situation with energy system to be 'difficult' this week, Ukrenergo warns
The situation with Ukraine’s energy system has gotten worse since the beginning of June and will be “difficult” this week, Volodymyr Kudrytskyi, the head of Ukraine’s state grid operator Ukrenergo, sa Source : …
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FT: Ukrainians may face blackouts for most of day during winter
Russia’s systematic destruction of Ukraine’s energy system means that by winter, Ukrainians may be without electricity for the “vast majority” of the day, the Financial Times (FT) reported on June 5, Source : …
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Over 800 children killed due to Russia's war in Ukraine since 2014, Prosecutor General says
More than 800 children have been killed since the beginning of Russia’s war in Ukraine in 2014, including at least 551 killed during the full-scale invasion, Prosecutor General Andrii Kostin said on J Source : …
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Ukraine’s Role on the World Stage: Center or Periphery?
Ukraine’s Role on the World Stage: Center or Periphery? After the start of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, Kyiv’s role in world politics has grown significantly because the fate of protect Source : uacrisis.org/en/ukrain…
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Air Force: Ukraine downs 22 drones launched by Russia overnight
Ukrainian forces downed 22 of the 27 Shahed-type drones launched by Russia overnight on June 5, the Air Force said in its morning update. The drones were reportedly launched from Cape Chauda in Russia Source : kyivindependent.com/air-force…
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US allowed Ukraine to down planes in Russian airspace since start of full-scale war, White House says
The U.S. gave Ukraine permission to down military aircraft flying in Russian territory at the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, U.S. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said at a pr Source : …
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China's peace plan has international backing, Beijing claims after Ukraine summit snub
Over two dozen countries have purportedly voiced support for ideas presented in China’s alternative peace plan, Bloomberg reported on June 4, citing Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Ukraine invited C Source : …
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Politico: Ukraine-born Congresswoman Spartz under preliminary inquiry due to allegations of abuse of staff
Republican Congresswoman Victoria Spartz, the first female member of the U.S. Congress born in Ukraine, is under a preliminary inquiry by the House Ethics Committee due to allegations of abusive treat Source : kyivindependent.com/politico-…
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Russia has killed more than 800 Ukrainian children since 2014
Russia has killed more than 800 Ukrainian children since 2014 During the full-scale invasion, more than 1919 children have suffered in Ukraine. Of these, the Russian Federation killed 551 Ukrainian ch Source : uacrisis.org/en/z-2014…
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General Staff: Russia has lost 513,700 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Russia has lost 513,700 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 5. This number includes 1,280 ca Source : …
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Update from Ukraine | Kerch Bridge is Doomed and here is why | Ukraine is preparing to Strike!
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Biden to meet with Zelensky in Normandy before attending G7
U.S. President Joe Biden will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Normandy following the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of D-Day, U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan sa Source : kyivindependent.com/biden-to-…
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Russian Forces overwhelmed by Ukrainian drone and ammunition arsenal in Zaporizhzhia, complains ex-Roscosmos chief Rogozin
Former head of the Russian space agency Roscosmos, and “senator of Zaporizhia region" Dmitry Rogozin has bemoaned that the Ukrainian Forces have received ammunition and possess numerous drones, turnin Source : www.uawire.org/russian-f…
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US Embassy in Ukraine: Men with dual citizenship will no longer be able to leave the country
Certain Ukrainian men with dual US-Ukrainian citizenship between the ages of 18 and 60 will no longer be able to travel out of the country, the US Embassy in Ukraine announced on June 4, 2024. The Ukr Source : kyivindependent.com/us-embass…
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Putin wears body armor at public appearances amid rising security concerns
During the parade on Red Square on 9 May this year, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin was reportedly wearing a concealed bulletproof vest. According to The Moscow Times , Putin has been wearing body arm Source : www.uawire.org/putin-wea…
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French military instructors would be 'legitimate target' for Russian attacks, Lavrov says
The presence of French military instructors in Ukraine would be deemed a “legitimate target” of attack by Russia’s Armed Forces, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on June 4. “As for the Fren Source : …
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"The priority is to protect serious targets": "Russian" sabotage highlights security concerns
On June 5, 2024, a sabotage attempt targeting a Prague transport depot caused damage estimated around CZK 200,000 after a Spanish-speaking South American man attempted arson on city buses. Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala publicly identified the …
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Fact Check: NO Evidence That Zelenskyy Bought $200 Million Casino Resort In Cyprus
Did Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy buy the luxury Vuni Palace Hotel in Cyprus? No, that’s not true: There is no credible evidence that the Ukrainian leader bought the resort on the northern c Source : …
Special Operations Forces formed Ranger Corps
Not one, but four regiments with separate command structure. Source Source : militaryland.net/news/spec…
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Ukraine state-owned enterprises weekly — Issue 134
Editor’s Note: This is issue 134 of Ukrainian State-Owned Enterprises Weekly, covering events from May 25 – June 1, 2024. The Kyiv Independent is reposting it with permission. Energy sector Ukrainian Source : kyivindependent.com/ukraine-s…
