Christopher Miller
@christopherjm.ft.com
Chief Ukraine correspondent for the Financial Times. 15+ years in Ukraine. https://www.ft.com/christopher-miller
Author of the book, THE WAR CAME TO US, published by Bloomsbury: https://www.amazon.com/dp/139940685X
Author of the book, THE WAR CAME TO US, published by Bloomsbury: https://www.amazon.com/dp/139940685X
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Christopher Miller
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· Feb 20
'Film me!’: Russia's executions of Ukrainian POWs points to a policy | FT Film
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🚨NEW @financialtimes.com investigation reveals evidence that Russian executions of Ukrainian POWs are likely part of a systematic policy. And we uncover the identity of a Russian soldier likely involved in filming and carrying out the mass execution of 6 POWs.
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Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko said that the attack had triggered a loss of heating for half of Kyiv’s 12,000 residential apartment buildings. He called on those residents affected to leave the city if they had “alternative sources of power and heating”.
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Russia uses hypersonic missile against Ukraine
Kyiv confirms projectile flying up to 13,000km an hour hit infrastructure near western city of Lviv
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January 9, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko said that the attack had triggered a loss of heating for half of Kyiv’s 12,000 residential apartment buildings. He called on those residents affected to leave the city if they had “alternative sources of power and heating”.
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“The U.S. embassy in Kyiv has received information concerning a potentially significant air attack that may occur at any time over the next several days. The embassy, as always, recommends U.S. citizens be prepared to immediately shelter in the event an air alert is announced.”
January 8, 2026 at 10:02 PM
“The U.S. embassy in Kyiv has received information concerning a potentially significant air attack that may occur at any time over the next several days. The embassy, as always, recommends U.S. citizens be prepared to immediately shelter in the event an air alert is announced.”
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Blackout in Ukraine leaves 1mn without power in freezing weather ft.trib.al/ri8x1rV
Blackout in Ukraine leaves 1mn without power in freezing weather
Russian drone strikes trigger widespread electricity outage in two regions on Wednesday
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January 8, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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The US Senate issued a rare rebuke of Donald Trump when a majority of lawmakers voted to advance legislation to block the president from taking more military action in Venezuela. ft.trib.al/Al48qCF
January 8, 2026 at 8:59 PM
The US Senate issued a rare rebuke of Donald Trump when a majority of lawmakers voted to advance legislation to block the president from taking more military action in Venezuela. ft.trib.al/Al48qCF
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has removed Ukraine’s popular security service chief, deepening a reshuffle of the country’s security services at a sensitive moment in efforts to end the war with Russia.
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy removes Ukraine’s top spy in reshuffle
[FREE TO READ] Popular security services chief Vasyl Malyuk switches to new post as shake-up continues
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January 5, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has removed Ukraine’s popular security service chief, deepening a reshuffle of the country’s security services at a sensitive moment in efforts to end the war with Russia.
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Donald Trump said the US would 'run' Venezuela until a transition of power takes place after American forces captured strongman leader Nicolás Maduro on Saturday.
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January 3, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Donald Trump said the US would 'run' Venezuela until a transition of power takes place after American forces captured strongman leader Nicolás Maduro on Saturday.
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Zelenskyy has chosen Ukraine’s popular military spymaster as his chief of staff, weeks after the sacking of his powerful predecessor in a corruption scandal triggered the gravest political crisis of the war.
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy picks military spymaster to replace top aide
Ukraine’s former head of defence intelligence Kyrylo Budanov to become chief of staff following Andriy Yermak resignation
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January 2, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Zelenskyy has chosen Ukraine’s popular military spymaster as his chief of staff, weeks after the sacking of his powerful predecessor in a corruption scandal triggered the gravest political crisis of the war.
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⚡️Russian state media quotes FM Lavrov saying Moscow will reconsider its negotiating position in light of alleged attack by Ukrainian forces on Putin's residence in Novgorod.
Zelenskyy responds in voice note to reporters, saying it's "lies," Russia laying groundwork to attack govt buildings in Kyiv.
Zelenskyy responds in voice note to reporters, saying it's "lies," Russia laying groundwork to attack govt buildings in Kyiv.
December 29, 2025 at 3:40 PM
⚡️Russian state media quotes FM Lavrov saying Moscow will reconsider its negotiating position in light of alleged attack by Ukrainian forces on Putin's residence in Novgorod.
Zelenskyy responds in voice note to reporters, saying it's "lies," Russia laying groundwork to attack govt buildings in Kyiv.
Zelenskyy responds in voice note to reporters, saying it's "lies," Russia laying groundwork to attack govt buildings in Kyiv.
In a WhatsApp chat with reporters as he returned to Europe on Monday, Zelenskyy said a US security guarantee currently under discussion would initially be valid for 15 years, and while this could potentially be extended, such a duration would be too short. as.ft.com/r/1c5be28f-d...
Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy talks fail to deliver breakthrough on Ukraine peace deal
[FREE TO READ] Ukrainian president says longer-term US security guarantees would be needed to deter Russia
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December 29, 2025 at 1:06 PM
In a WhatsApp chat with reporters as he returned to Europe on Monday, Zelenskyy said a US security guarantee currently under discussion would initially be valid for 15 years, and while this could potentially be extended, such a duration would be too short. as.ft.com/r/1c5be28f-d...
Ukraine talks live: Donald Trump holds call with Vladimir Putin ahead of Zelenskyy meeting
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Ukraine talks live: Donald Trump holds call with Vladimir Putin ahead of Zelenskyy meeting
[FREE TO READ] US president to meet Ukrainian counterpart in Florida
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December 28, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Ukraine talks live: Donald Trump holds call with Vladimir Putin ahead of Zelenskyy meeting
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A wonderful snow day here in NYC, where I am seeing out the rest of 2025. Wishing the best to you all and your loved ones. And here’s to hoping for good news in 2026, if not before.
December 27, 2025 at 9:38 PM
A wonderful snow day here in NYC, where I am seeing out the rest of 2025. Wishing the best to you all and your loved ones. And here’s to hoping for good news in 2026, if not before.
“Today, Russia showed how it reacts to the peaceful negotiations between Ukraine and the United States regarding ending Russia’s war against Ukraine,” Zelenskyy told reporters on Saturday.
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Russia launches air attack on Kyiv as Zelenskyy prepares for crucial Trump meeting
Ukrainian president to meet Canadian PM and call European leaders before travelling to US
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December 27, 2025 at 4:37 PM
“Today, Russia showed how it reacts to the peaceful negotiations between Ukraine and the United States regarding ending Russia’s war against Ukraine,” Zelenskyy told reporters on Saturday.
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Zelenskyy said he'll meet Trump in Florida this weekend to discuss most politically sensitive parts of US peace proposal that would ultimately be presented to Russia. He told reporters on WhatsApp, “meeting is specifically meant to finalise as much as we can”. More TK here
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy preparing to meet Donald Trump within days at Mar-a-Lago
Talks expected to address the most sensitive parts of US peace plan
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December 26, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Zelenskyy said he'll meet Trump in Florida this weekend to discuss most politically sensitive parts of US peace proposal that would ultimately be presented to Russia. He told reporters on WhatsApp, “meeting is specifically meant to finalise as much as we can”. More TK here
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“If Ukraine does not have these funds, it is in a much weaker position. [Russian President Vladimir] Putin’s temptation to try to seize us grows, because we find ourselves in a situation where we lack money for basic needs and for weapons,” Zelenskyy said.
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EU leaders vow to agree funding for Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelenskyy joins summit in Brussels pressuring Belgium to drop its opposition to using Russia’s frozen assets
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December 18, 2025 at 9:59 AM
“If Ukraine does not have these funds, it is in a much weaker position. [Russian President Vladimir] Putin’s temptation to try to seize us grows, because we find ourselves in a situation where we lack money for basic needs and for weapons,” Zelenskyy said.
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US defence act passes in rebuke to Trump administration’s stance on Europe ft.trib.al/wpMUaQN
US defence act passes in rebuke to Trump administration’s stance on Europe
Legislation commits to minimum troop numbers on the continent and continued assistance to Ukraine
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December 17, 2025 at 5:50 PM
US defence act passes in rebuke to Trump administration’s stance on Europe ft.trib.al/wpMUaQN
Putin said Russia will not back down from its mission to “liberate its historic lands” and predicted the European “swine” backing Kyiv would ultimately lose power, in a speech that showed no readiness to compromise on the goals for his invasion of Ukraine.
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Vladimir Putin predicts European ‘swine’ backing Ukraine will lose power
Russian president vows to liberate ‘historic lands’ in hardline speech, showing no signs of compromise on invasion goals
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December 18, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Putin said Russia will not back down from its mission to “liberate its historic lands” and predicted the European “swine” backing Kyiv would ultimately lose power, in a speech that showed no readiness to compromise on the goals for his invasion of Ukraine.
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Russia has promised “the harshest” response if its sovereign assets are used to fund Ukraine, in a threat that has alarmed countries including Belgium, Italy and Austria.
Putin’s retaliation threat over frozen assets rattles EU capitals ft.trib.al/MDP8maR
Putin’s retaliation threat over frozen assets rattles EU capitals
Italy, Belgium and Austria worry about Russia moving against their companies
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December 18, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Russia has promised “the harshest” response if its sovereign assets are used to fund Ukraine, in a threat that has alarmed countries including Belgium, Italy and Austria.
Ukraine claims strike on Russian submarine with underwater drones www.ft.com/content/4a8b... via @financialtimes.com
December 15, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Ukraine claims strike on Russian submarine with underwater drones www.ft.com/content/4a8b... via @financialtimes.com
A senior Ukrainian official said the talks in Berlin are done for the night after more than five hours. The sides will pick up tomorrow where they left off. Zelenskyy will comment on the talks tomorrow, once they finish going through the key points of the peace proposal they're working on.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he is ready to give up on demands for Nato membership in exchange for security guarantees from the US and Europe, in a move aimed at advancing peace talks in Berlin on Sunday. on.ft.com/4iSMzii
December 14, 2025 at 7:43 PM
A senior Ukrainian official said the talks in Berlin are done for the night after more than five hours. The sides will pick up tomorrow where they left off. Zelenskyy will comment on the talks tomorrow, once they finish going through the key points of the peace proposal they're working on.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he is ready to give up on demands for Nato membership in exchange for security guarantees from the US and Europe, in a move aimed at advancing peace talks in Berlin on Sunday. on.ft.com/4iSMzii
December 14, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he is ready to give up on demands for Nato membership in exchange for security guarantees from the US and Europe, in a move aimed at advancing peace talks in Berlin on Sunday. on.ft.com/4iSMzii
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The EU froze €210bn of Russian sovereign assets held in the bloc on Friday. The freezing paves the way for a loan to be raised against the assets to prop up Ukraine's defence. on.ft.com/48PfDCV
December 12, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The EU froze €210bn of Russian sovereign assets held in the bloc on Friday. The freezing paves the way for a loan to be raised against the assets to prop up Ukraine's defence. on.ft.com/48PfDCV
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It also indicates that the Trump administration seems ignorant of how interaction of Ukrainian accession with various East and South European security concerns would inevitably lead to a reframing of the EU's Article 42/7 mutual defence clause
New: Ukraine would be earmarked to join the EU by 2027 under a fast-tracked proposal being discussed in US-brokered negotiations to end Russia’s war, in a move that would rewrite the bloc’s accession procedures.
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Ukraine would join EU by 2027 under draft peace plan
Fast-track entry to bloc being discussed by US and Ukrainian officials backed by Brussels in drive to end Russia’s war
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December 12, 2025 at 12:48 PM
It also indicates that the Trump administration seems ignorant of how interaction of Ukrainian accession with various East and South European security concerns would inevitably lead to a reframing of the EU's Article 42/7 mutual defence clause
New: Ukraine would be earmarked to join the EU by 2027 under a fast-tracked proposal being discussed in US-brokered negotiations to end Russia’s war, in a move that would rewrite the bloc’s accession procedures.
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Ukraine would join EU by 2027 under draft peace plan
Fast-track entry to bloc being discussed by US and Ukrainian officials backed by Brussels in drive to end Russia’s war
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December 12, 2025 at 12:29 PM
New: Ukraine would be earmarked to join the EU by 2027 under a fast-tracked proposal being discussed in US-brokered negotiations to end Russia’s war, in a move that would rewrite the bloc’s accession procedures.
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Honored to win a British Journalism Award with @joesinft.ft.com for our investigative doc on Russia’s executions of Ukrainian POWs. Thanks to @pressgazette.co.uk for bringing light to this important issue. Russian forces are still executing Ukrainian troops — because as we showed, it’s state policy.
December 12, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Honored to win a British Journalism Award with @joesinft.ft.com for our investigative doc on Russia’s executions of Ukrainian POWs. Thanks to @pressgazette.co.uk for bringing light to this important issue. Russian forces are still executing Ukrainian troops — because as we showed, it’s state policy.
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The winners of the Online Video Journalism category are @joesinft.ft.com and @christopherjm.ft.com @financialtimes.com for ‘Film me!’: Russia’s executions of Ukrainian POWs point to a policy #BJA2025
December 11, 2025 at 7:57 PM
The winners of the Online Video Journalism category are @joesinft.ft.com and @christopherjm.ft.com @financialtimes.com for ‘Film me!’: Russia’s executions of Ukrainian POWs point to a policy #BJA2025