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⚡️ Ukrainians reject wartime elections despite US push, poll shows.
Less than one-tenth of Ukrainians support holding immediate elections, even in the absence of a ceasefire with Russia, according to a recent poll.
Less than one-tenth of Ukrainians support holding immediate elections, even in the absence of a ceasefire with Russia, according to a recent poll.
Ukrainians reject wartime elections despite US push, poll shows
Less than one-tenth of Ukrainians support holding immediate elections, even in the absence of a ceasefire with Russia, according to a recent poll.
kyivindependent.com
December 15, 2025 at 1:33 PM
⚡️ Ukrainians reject wartime elections despite US push, poll shows.
Less than one-tenth of Ukrainians support holding immediate elections, even in the absence of a ceasefire with Russia, according to a recent poll.
Less than one-tenth of Ukrainians support holding immediate elections, even in the absence of a ceasefire with Russia, according to a recent poll.
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⚡️ Zelensky signals no consensus yet on territory after talks with US envoys.
"It seems to me that we still have different positions" on territory, Zelensky said, stressing that the only pressure comes from Moscow while the U.S. acts as a mediator.
"It seems to me that we still have different positions" on territory, Zelensky said, stressing that the only pressure comes from Moscow while the U.S. acts as a mediator.
Ukraine hails 'real progress' toward peace after talks with US envoys in Berlin
Kyiv and Washington made "real progress" toward peace in Ukraine during two-day talks in Berlin, top security official and negotiator Rustem Umerov said on Dec. 15.
kyivindependent.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:10 PM
⚡️ Zelensky signals no consensus yet on territory after talks with US envoys.
"It seems to me that we still have different positions" on territory, Zelensky said, stressing that the only pressure comes from Moscow while the U.S. acts as a mediator.
"It seems to me that we still have different positions" on territory, Zelensky said, stressing that the only pressure comes from Moscow while the U.S. acts as a mediator.
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Wow -- Russia reportedly plotted last year to plant bombs on US-bound flights (gift link) giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...
December 9, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Wow -- Russia reportedly plotted last year to plant bombs on US-bound flights (gift link) giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...
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Trump dozes while Marco Rubio speaks to him directly next to him. Just insane optics.
December 2, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Trump dozes while Marco Rubio speaks to him directly next to him. Just insane optics.
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⚡️Zelensky pledges rapid reform of state energy firms amid major government scandal, calls for new leadership.
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Nov. 15 that Ukraine is beginning a full "reboot" of its key state-owned energy enterprises, involving management overhauls and financial audits.
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Nov. 15 that Ukraine is beginning a full "reboot" of its key state-owned energy enterprises, involving management overhauls and financial audits.
Zelensky pledges rapid reform of state energy firms amid major government scandal, calls for new leadership
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Nov. 15 that Ukraine is beginning a full "reboot" of its key state-owned energy enterprises, involving management overhauls and comprehensive financial audits...
kyivindependent.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:07 PM
⚡️Zelensky pledges rapid reform of state energy firms amid major government scandal, calls for new leadership.
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Nov. 15 that Ukraine is beginning a full "reboot" of its key state-owned energy enterprises, involving management overhauls and financial audits.
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Nov. 15 that Ukraine is beginning a full "reboot" of its key state-owned energy enterprises, involving management overhauls and financial audits.
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President Trump said he no longer supports Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who is pushing for the release of the Epstein files.
Trump Says He No Longer Supports Marjorie Taylor Greene
The president accused the Georgia congresswoman of turning on him and being disloyal.
nyti.ms
November 15, 2025 at 4:10 AM
President Trump said he no longer supports Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who is pushing for the release of the Epstein files.
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⚡️ Macron to host Zelensky in Paris on Nov. 17 to discuss French support.
The two leaders will discuss bilateral cooperation in the "energy, economic, and defense fields," Macron's office said.
The two leaders will discuss bilateral cooperation in the "energy, economic, and defense fields," Macron's office said.
Macron to host Zelensky in Paris on Nov. 17 to discuss French support
The two leaders will discuss bilateral cooperation in the "energy, economic, and defense fields," as well as progress in preparing security guarantees for Ukraine under the "Coalition of the Willing" ...
kyivindependent.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:36 AM
⚡️ Macron to host Zelensky in Paris on Nov. 17 to discuss French support.
The two leaders will discuss bilateral cooperation in the "energy, economic, and defense fields," Macron's office said.
The two leaders will discuss bilateral cooperation in the "energy, economic, and defense fields," Macron's office said.
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⚡️Explosions heard in Kyiv amid large-scale missile, drone attack on Ukrainian cities.
Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine overnight on Nov. 13-14, targeting various regions of the country.
Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine overnight on Nov. 13-14, targeting various regions of the country.
Explosions heard in Kyiv amid large-scale missile, drone attack on Ukrainian cities
Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine overnight on Nov. 13-14, targeting various regions of the country.
kyivindependent.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:51 PM
⚡️Explosions heard in Kyiv amid large-scale missile, drone attack on Ukrainian cities.
Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine overnight on Nov. 13-14, targeting various regions of the country.
Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine overnight on Nov. 13-14, targeting various regions of the country.
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The Kyiv Independent celebrated its 4-year anniversary on Nov. 11.
It was born out of a fight for freedom of speech by journalists who were fired from another Ukrainian publication for defending editorial independence.
It was born out of a fight for freedom of speech by journalists who were fired from another Ukrainian publication for defending editorial independence.
November 12, 2025 at 6:50 PM
The Kyiv Independent celebrated its 4-year anniversary on Nov. 11.
It was born out of a fight for freedom of speech by journalists who were fired from another Ukrainian publication for defending editorial independence.
It was born out of a fight for freedom of speech by journalists who were fired from another Ukrainian publication for defending editorial independence.
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⚡️Russian attacks kill at least 11, injure 44 in Ukraine over past day.
Russian attacks kill at least 11, injure 44 in Ukraine over past day
Ukrainian forces downed 406 out of the 458 drones, including Shahed-type attack drones, launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported. Russia also launched 45 cruise and ballistic missiles, nin...
kyivindependent.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:43 AM
⚡️Russian attacks kill at least 11, injure 44 in Ukraine over past day.
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⚡️ Kremlin denies Lavrov fell out of favor with Putin after canceled Trump summit.
"I will give you a brief answer: there is nothing true in these reports," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
"I will give you a brief answer: there is nothing true in these reports," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
Kremlin denies Lavrov fell out of favor with Putin after failed Trump summit
"I will give you a brief answer: there is nothing true in these reports," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
kyivindependent.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:32 PM
⚡️ Kremlin denies Lavrov fell out of favor with Putin after canceled Trump summit.
"I will give you a brief answer: there is nothing true in these reports," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
"I will give you a brief answer: there is nothing true in these reports," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
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photos of Trump sleeping through yesterday's Oval Office event via Andrew Harnik of Getty
November 7, 2025 at 4:38 PM
photos of Trump sleeping through yesterday's Oval Office event via Andrew Harnik of Getty
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Mamdani: "New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant."
November 5, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Mamdani: "New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant."
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Trump: "Hear me, President Trump, when I say this: to get to any of us, you will have to get through all of us."
November 5, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Trump: "Hear me, President Trump, when I say this: to get to any of us, you will have to get through all of us."
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The current government shutdown is now officially the longest in U.S. history, surpassing the 35-day shutdown of President Trump’s first term. The impact of the shutdown, having lasted 35 full days, has already been felt across the country. nyti.ms/3Xaygvt
November 5, 2025 at 5:20 AM
The current government shutdown is now officially the longest in U.S. history, surpassing the 35-day shutdown of President Trump’s first term. The impact of the shutdown, having lasted 35 full days, has already been felt across the country. nyti.ms/3Xaygvt
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EXCL: Aston Martin launches a collaboration with the Pixar film, Toy Story.
Thirty years since the movie that resonated across generations hit the big screen, the focus of the collaboration is on the overlapping theme of teamwork.
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Thirty years since the movie that resonated across generations hit the big screen, the focus of the collaboration is on the overlapping theme of teamwork.
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
October 31, 2025 at 4:24 PM
EXCL: Aston Martin launches a collaboration with the Pixar film, Toy Story.
Thirty years since the movie that resonated across generations hit the big screen, the focus of the collaboration is on the overlapping theme of teamwork.
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Thirty years since the movie that resonated across generations hit the big screen, the focus of the collaboration is on the overlapping theme of teamwork.
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
It's been a looooooooooong time since I properly vibed to a Dimension song.
Guardian Angel
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October 31, 2025 at 7:24 AM
It's been a looooooooooong time since I properly vibed to a Dimension song.
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Tony Adams was one of the great English footballers of his generation.
But what he’s done since — transforming his own life and others’ through the Sporting Chance charity he founded — is truly inspirational.
“This,” he says, “is what I was put on this earth to do”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
But what he’s done since — transforming his own life and others’ through the Sporting Chance charity he founded — is truly inspirational.
“This,” he says, “is what I was put on this earth to do”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
What happened after Tony Adams said, ‘I’m an alcoholic’ – ‘There’s more to me than drinking and football. Thank God’
It is 25 years since the former England and Arsenal captain founded the Sporting Chance Clinic, helping athletes with addiction problems
www.nytimes.com
October 30, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Tony Adams was one of the great English footballers of his generation.
But what he’s done since — transforming his own life and others’ through the Sporting Chance charity he founded — is truly inspirational.
“This,” he says, “is what I was put on this earth to do”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
But what he’s done since — transforming his own life and others’ through the Sporting Chance charity he founded — is truly inspirational.
“This,” he says, “is what I was put on this earth to do”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
The man is consistent.
Q: What's your reaction to yesterday's purge of senior ICE officials? When is it time for Congress to do some oversight?
MIKE JOHNSON: I don't know any of the details of that yet. I just heard about that, literally I was walking in.
MIKE JOHNSON: I don't know any of the details of that yet. I just heard about that, literally I was walking in.
October 28, 2025 at 8:35 PM
The man is consistent.
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⚡️Ukrainian drones target Moscow in overnight attack, mayor says.
Moscow's Domodedovo and Zhukovsky airports have temporarily suspended operations in response to the drone threat.
Moscow's Domodedovo and Zhukovsky airports have temporarily suspended operations in response to the drone threat.
Ukrainian drones target Moscow in overnight attack, mayor says
Moscow's Domodedovo and Zhukovsky airports have temporarily suspended operations in response to the drone threat.
kyivindependent.com
October 26, 2025 at 11:10 PM
⚡️Ukrainian drones target Moscow in overnight attack, mayor says.
Moscow's Domodedovo and Zhukovsky airports have temporarily suspended operations in response to the drone threat.
Moscow's Domodedovo and Zhukovsky airports have temporarily suspended operations in response to the drone threat.
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⚡️Ukraine destroys Russian Buk air defense system worth $45 million, military says.
Ukraine's "Black Forest" brigade detected and struck a Russian Buk-M3 anti-aircraft missile system at an unspecified location.
Ukraine's "Black Forest" brigade detected and struck a Russian Buk-M3 anti-aircraft missile system at an unspecified location.
Ukraine destroys Russian Buk air defense system worth $45 million, military says
Ukraine's "Black Forest" brigade detected and struck a Russian Buk-M3 anti-aircraft missile system at an unspecified location.
kyivindependent.com
October 27, 2025 at 4:23 AM
⚡️Ukraine destroys Russian Buk air defense system worth $45 million, military says.
Ukraine's "Black Forest" brigade detected and struck a Russian Buk-M3 anti-aircraft missile system at an unspecified location.
Ukraine's "Black Forest" brigade detected and struck a Russian Buk-M3 anti-aircraft missile system at an unspecified location.
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In Anthony Hopkins’s new memoir, the 87-year-old reflects on the lessons he’s learned from quitting alcohol, making art and his years in Hollywood. Watch, read or listen to our conversation with Hopkins on “The Interview.” www.nytimes.com/2025/10/25/m...
October 25, 2025 at 6:10 PM
In Anthony Hopkins’s new memoir, the 87-year-old reflects on the lessons he’s learned from quitting alcohol, making art and his years in Hollywood. Watch, read or listen to our conversation with Hopkins on “The Interview.” www.nytimes.com/2025/10/25/m...
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Today, an estimated 1.6 million Ukrainian children remain in territories occupied by Russia. Cut off from Ukraine's education system, they are exposed daily to Russian propaganda, militarization, and pressure to abandon their national identity.
October 26, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Today, an estimated 1.6 million Ukrainian children remain in territories occupied by Russia. Cut off from Ukraine's education system, they are exposed daily to Russian propaganda, militarization, and pressure to abandon their national identity.
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⚡️BREAKING: No answer on long-range Tomahawks, Zelensky says after Trump meeting.
Zelensky told reporters that he and Trump discussed the provision of long-range weapons to Ukraine, but agreed not to present any decisions publicly at this time.
Zelensky told reporters that he and Trump discussed the provision of long-range weapons to Ukraine, but agreed not to present any decisions publicly at this time.
Trump says he hopes to end war without Tomahawks in latest meeting with Zelensky
"Hopefully, we'll be able to get the war over without thinking about Tomahawks," Trump told reporters before closed-door talks with Zelensky.
kyivindependent.com
October 17, 2025 at 8:47 PM
⚡️BREAKING: No answer on long-range Tomahawks, Zelensky says after Trump meeting.
Zelensky told reporters that he and Trump discussed the provision of long-range weapons to Ukraine, but agreed not to present any decisions publicly at this time.
Zelensky told reporters that he and Trump discussed the provision of long-range weapons to Ukraine, but agreed not to present any decisions publicly at this time.