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The Kyiv Independent news desk
The Kyiv Independent News Desk is a part of The Kyiv Independent media outlet from Ukraine that shares news updates on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, local Ukraine news as well as international stories making headlines from a Ukrainian perspective. The Kyiv Independent media was launched in November, 2021.
Key Developments on June 7: Biden announces $225 million aid package for Ukraine Macron: France to finalize coalition to send military instructors to Ukraine Producer of Caesar howitzers to set up branch in Ukraine Netherlands to invest $436 million to make armored vehicles for Ukraine Russia hit 2 oil depots overnight, Ukraine’s company says U.S. President Joe Biden announced an aid package for Ukraine worth $225 million during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris on June 7. The aid includes military assistance and reconstruction funds for critical infrastructure. France, led by President Emmanuel Macron, is finalizing a…
Support independent journalism in Ukraine. Join us in this fight. Become a member Support us just once Key Developments on June 6: Ukraine’s military intelligence destroys Russian tugboat in Crimea Russian forces using thermobaric munitions in attacks on Chasiv Yar, says Ukraine ‘We’re not authorizing strikes on Moscow,’ Biden says on Ukraine’s use of US arms ‘A tyrant bent on domination,’ Biden says of Putin during D-Day speech Ukraine’s military intelligence disputes POW figures given by Putin Ukraine’s military intelligence agency (HUR) carried out a naval strike in occupied Crimea overnight on June 6, destroying a Russian tugboat. The agency’s…
Welcome to The Ukraine Journal Support independent journalism in Ukraine. Join us in this fight. Become a member Support us just once Key Developments on June 4: Biden: Peace in Ukraine doesn’t mean NATO membership NATO ‘land corridors’ will rush US troops to front lines of any future European war Ukraine’s use of German weapons to strike Russia will not ‘contribute to escalation,’ Scholz says Russian missile attack on Dnipro leaves 8 injured, including 2 children U.S. President Joe Biden emphasized that peace in Ukraine means ensuring Russia never occupies the country again, even if Kyiv doesn’t join NATO. NATO…
Support Independent Journalism in Ukraine – Join the Fight! Key updates on June 3: US Vice President Kamala Harris to attend global peace summit. Russian strike in Donetsk Oblast kills 2, including 12-year-old boy. UK military chief confident Ukraine will win the war. Restarting Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant ‘difficult to envisage’ during war. Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 1, injure 13 over past day. U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will underscore the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to supporting Ukraine’s effort for peace at the global summit on June 15-16 in Switzerland. Despite President Joe Biden’s absence, the White House confirmed Harris’ attendance.…
Support Independent Journalism in Ukraine: Join Us in this Fight! Support independent journalism in Ukraine by becoming a member or supporting us just once. Your contribution helps us continue our fight for truth and transparency. Key Developments on June 2: Zelensky accuses China of ‘working hard’ to stop countries attending global peace summit Zelensky urges US to allow Ukraine to strike Russia with ATACMS missiles Russia claims capture of Umanske village in Donetsk Oblast Ukrainian navy denies Russian claims of destroyed vessels Zelensky has accused China of trying to prevent countries from attending Ukraine’s global peace summit. The summit, to…
In a significant move towards compliance with the new mobilization law, around 1.5 million military-aged men in Ukraine have successfully updated their military documents, as reported by the Defense Ministry on June 2. The updates were largely facilitated through the use of the new online application Rezerv+ (Reserve+), with over 14,000 Ukrainian men abroad also utilizing the platform to update their credentials. Under the new law, military-aged men were provided a 60-day window starting from May 18 to update their personal data, ensuring the state’s ability to locate them when needed. Besides the online app, Ukrainians can update their information…
Support independent journalism in Ukraine. Join us in this fight. Become a member Support us just once Ukraine’s navy has denied Russian claims of destroying Ukrainian ships and boats in a recent attack on southern regions. The navy refuted the Russian defense ministry’s assertion of destroying four Ukrainian unmanned boats in the Black Sea. Instead, the Russians damaged civilian targets and port infrastructure. Despite Russian attempts to block sea routes to Ukrainian ports, Ukraine remains resilient. Throughout the conflict, Russia has targeted military facilities under the guise of attacking civilians. The Black Sea has become a major battleground, leading Ukraine…
President Zelensky of Ukraine Meets with Singaporean Counterpart President Volodymyr Zelensky recently met with Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Shangri-La Dialogue security conference in Singapore. Zelensky expressed gratitude for Singapore’s clear stance on the war in Ukraine and discussed the potential for stronger bilateral relations. Zelensky emphasized Ukraine’s interest in elevating its relationship with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to a new level. This meeting took place ahead of the global peace summit in Switzerland, where Ukraine is set to present proposals for achieving lasting peace with Russia. Zelensky also urged Asian leaders to participate in the…
Support Independent Journalism in Ukraine Join us in this fight to support independent journalism in Ukraine. Become a member Support us just once Key updates on May 31: Presidential Office confirms Washington allowed Kyiv to strike inside Russia with US arms near Kharkiv 75 Ukrainian prisoners brought back from Russian captivity Ukraine signs security agreements with Sweden, Norway, Iceland Ukraine strikes ferry crossing, oil depots in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai, General Staff says SBU drones destroyed Russia’s long-range radar in Crimea, sources say The U.S. gave Ukraine permission to use American-supplied weapons to strike targets in Russia near the border with…
Support Independent Journalism in Ukraine Join us in this fight to support independent journalism in Ukraine. Become a member Support us just once Key Developments on May 29: Sweden announces $1.3 billion in military aid for Ukraine in the largest package ever Finland, Canada, Poland don’t prohibit Ukraine from striking targets in Russia with their weapons Pressed on strikes inside Russia, Blinken says US stance will ‘adapt and adjust as necessary’ 19 killed, 54 injured as rescue operations after Kharkiv hypermarket attack end Russian drone attack causes partial blackout in Rivne Oblast Sweden’s Defense Ministry announced a fresh package of…