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The first and oldest English-language newspaper about Ukraine.
Zhylianska,68 , Kyiv, Ukraine, 01033
044 591 33 44
[email protected]
Online media registration number: R40-05383
“Fix mobilization” – Zelensky lays out priorities for new defense minister Fedorov.
The Ukrainian president said he has tasked the new defense minister with three priorities: bolstering air defenses, resolving military contract issues, and fixing forced conscription.
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The Ukrainian president said he has tasked the new defense minister with three priorities: bolstering air defenses, resolving military contract issues, and fixing forced conscription.
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‘Fix Mobilization’ – Zelensky Lays Out Priorities for New Defense Minister Fedorov
The Ukrainian president said he has tasked the new defense minister with three priorities: bolstering air defenses, resolving military contract issues, and fixing forced conscription.
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January 30, 2026 at 1:11 PM
“Fix mobilization” – Zelensky lays out priorities for new defense minister Fedorov.
The Ukrainian president said he has tasked the new defense minister with three priorities: bolstering air defenses, resolving military contract issues, and fixing forced conscription.
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The Ukrainian president said he has tasked the new defense minister with three priorities: bolstering air defenses, resolving military contract issues, and fixing forced conscription.
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The head of a women’s shelter in Russia’s Irkutsk, Siberia, called for an end to “impunity” for Russian soldiers returning from Ukraine, after a soldier whose wife was being supported by the charity abducted and murdered another resident there.
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‘A Sense of Impunity’: Charity Head Breaks Silence After Russian Soldier Murders Woman in Siberia
Alexander Sobolev, director of Russian non-profit Obereg, said that the AWOL Russian soldier who abducted a mother of two from a shelter was “convinced that nothing would happen to him.”
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January 30, 2026 at 10:43 AM
The head of a women’s shelter in Russia’s Irkutsk, Siberia, called for an end to “impunity” for Russian soldiers returning from Ukraine, after a soldier whose wife was being supported by the charity abducted and murdered another resident there.
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“We need a full ceasefire, an unconditional ceasefire, indefinitely – not one week, but indefinitely.” William Taylor, the former US Ambassador to Ukraine, told Kyiv Post.
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Proof, Not Promises: Ex-Ambassador Eyes Trump’s Claimed Russian Pause With Skepticism
As Trump says Putin agreed to halt attacks during a deep freeze, a former US ambassador to Ukraine calls it a “good first step” – if Moscow actually follows through.
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January 30, 2026 at 10:27 AM
“We need a full ceasefire, an unconditional ceasefire, indefinitely – not one week, but indefinitely.” William Taylor, the former US Ambassador to Ukraine, told Kyiv Post.
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“Strict demands on Ukraine are NOT compromise. They are a change in the country’s territorial integrity. We are ready for compromises that lead to a real end of the war, but definitely NOT at the cost of Ukraine’s sovereignty,” — Zelensky
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No Compromise Yet on Ukraine’s Territories in Peace Talks – Zelensky
While Ukraine seeks a solution that preserves its territorial integrity, Russia’s proposals demand strict concessions that Kyiv calls unacceptable.
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January 30, 2026 at 9:48 AM
“Strict demands on Ukraine are NOT compromise. They are a change in the country’s territorial integrity. We are ready for compromises that lead to a real end of the war, but definitely NOT at the cost of Ukraine’s sovereignty,” — Zelensky
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Ukraine has NO ceasefire agreement and has reached NO direct deal with Russia, Zelensky said – but Kyiv is ready to observe a reciprocal halt on energy strikes if Moscow stops attacking first.
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Zelensky: No Deal Yet, But Ukraine Will Hold Fire on Energy Targets If Russia Does
US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he personally asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to temporarily pause strikes on Kyiv and other cities – and that Putin agreed.
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January 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Ukraine has NO ceasefire agreement and has reached NO direct deal with Russia, Zelensky said – but Kyiv is ready to observe a reciprocal halt on energy strikes if Moscow stops attacking first.
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Zelensky believes that security guarantees with the United States should be signed before a comprehensive peace agreement is concluded.
He said such guarantees are crucial because society needs to see tangible progress.
He said such guarantees are crucial because society needs to see tangible progress.
January 30, 2026 at 8:57 AM
Zelensky believes that security guarantees with the United States should be signed before a comprehensive peace agreement is concluded.
He said such guarantees are crucial because society needs to see tangible progress.
He said such guarantees are crucial because society needs to see tangible progress.
Russia struck Zaporizhzhia, damaging homes and an industrial site. No energy facilities were reported hit, indicating the energy truce may still be holding.
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Russia Pounds Zaporizhzhia, but Energy Facilities Appear Spared Under Truce
Russia struck Zaporizhzhia, damaging homes and an industrial site. No energy facilities were reported hit, indicating the energy truce may still be holding.
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January 30, 2026 at 8:09 AM
Russia struck Zaporizhzhia, damaging homes and an industrial site. No energy facilities were reported hit, indicating the energy truce may still be holding.
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‘Shadow fleet’ sanctions bill advances as US Senate targets Kremlin’s war chest.
New sanctions bill aims to choke off Russia’s energy revenues by dismantling its maritime export network.
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New sanctions bill aims to choke off Russia’s energy revenues by dismantling its maritime export network.
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January 30, 2026 at 8:09 AM
‘Shadow fleet’ sanctions bill advances as US Senate targets Kremlin’s war chest.
New sanctions bill aims to choke off Russia’s energy revenues by dismantling its maritime export network.
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New sanctions bill aims to choke off Russia’s energy revenues by dismantling its maritime export network.
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Russia is reportedly running out of modern armor, turning to T-62 tanks from 1962 to fill the gap.
With casualties nearing 1.2M, the battlefield is shifting toward $1,500 FPV drones that neutralize multi-million dollar assets.
Is the era of heavy armor over?
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With casualties nearing 1.2M, the battlefield is shifting toward $1,500 FPV drones that neutralize multi-million dollar assets.
Is the era of heavy armor over?
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Russia: Running Out of Troops, Armor
Modern warfare is faltering as armored losses force reliance on obsolete gear, cheap precision weapons erase maneuver advantages, and logistics, manpower, and maritime strains converge.
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January 29, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Russia is reportedly running out of modern armor, turning to T-62 tanks from 1962 to fill the gap.
With casualties nearing 1.2M, the battlefield is shifting toward $1,500 FPV drones that neutralize multi-million dollar assets.
Is the era of heavy armor over?
www.kyivpost.com/videos/69057
With casualties nearing 1.2M, the battlefield is shifting toward $1,500 FPV drones that neutralize multi-million dollar assets.
Is the era of heavy armor over?
www.kyivpost.com/videos/69057
The ceasefire sought by Zelensky is unacceptable to Russia, Russian foreign minister Lavrov said.
The comments appeared to refer to a proposed energy ceasefire, which Kremlin spokesperson Peskov earlier declined to comment on.
The comments appeared to refer to a proposed energy ceasefire, which Kremlin spokesperson Peskov earlier declined to comment on.
January 29, 2026 at 3:39 PM
The ceasefire sought by Zelensky is unacceptable to Russia, Russian foreign minister Lavrov said.
The comments appeared to refer to a proposed energy ceasefire, which Kremlin spokesperson Peskov earlier declined to comment on.
The comments appeared to refer to a proposed energy ceasefire, which Kremlin spokesperson Peskov earlier declined to comment on.
Russia hits truck drivers in devastating “Operation Spider“ with terrorism charges.
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Russia Hits Truck Drivers in Devastating ‘Operation Spider’ With Terrorism Charges
After Ukraine’s June 1 operation that crippled many Russian strategic bombers, prosecutors have called for terrorism charges against four drivers – though the drivers insist they are innocent.
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January 29, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Russia hits truck drivers in devastating “Operation Spider“ with terrorism charges.
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Ukraine is working to resolve the issue of Starlink being used on Russian drones in cooperation with SpaceX, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said.
January 29, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Ukraine is working to resolve the issue of Starlink being used on Russian drones in cooperation with SpaceX, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said.
Germany has firmly ruled out Ukraine joining the European Union by 2027, pushing back against Kyiv’s stated accession goal even as European leaders frame EU membership as part of a future peace settlement with Russia.
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‘It’s Impossible’: Germany Rejects 2027 EU Entry for Ukraine as Kyiv Pushes Fast-Track Bid
Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Ukraine, like all candidates, must meet the EU’s Copenhagen criteria – a process that typically takes years and requires sweeping political, legal, and economic reforms.
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January 29, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Germany has firmly ruled out Ukraine joining the European Union by 2027, pushing back against Kyiv’s stated accession goal even as European leaders frame EU membership as part of a future peace settlement with Russia.
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Ukrainian air defenses have reportedly shot down two Russian military aircraft in a single day.
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Ukraine Said to Have Downed Two Russian Su-34 Warplanes in a Single Day
The Su-34 is a twin-engine, supersonic fighter-bomber designed to deliver guided bombs, cruise missiles, and anti-ship weapons.
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January 29, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Ukrainian air defenses have reportedly shot down two Russian military aircraft in a single day.
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US envoys Witkoff and Kushner will NOT participate in the next round of negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine — US Secretary of State Rubio
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Rubio Says Witkoff, Kushner Will Not Join Next Round of Peace Talks
Rubio also told lawmakers on Wednesday that the future status of Donetsk remains the principal obstacle to reaching a peace agreement between Kyiv and Moscow.
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January 29, 2026 at 9:06 AM
US envoys Witkoff and Kushner will NOT participate in the next round of negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine — US Secretary of State Rubio
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From drones to data loops, the war in Ukraine is fundamentally retooling how Washington approaches defense acquisition, says Congressman Rob Wittman.
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‘Ukraine Effect’ Stress-Testing US Defense Procurement
From drones to data loops, the war in Ukraine is fundamentally retooling how Washington approaches defense acquisition, says Congressman Rob Wittman.
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January 29, 2026 at 8:20 AM
From drones to data loops, the war in Ukraine is fundamentally retooling how Washington approaches defense acquisition, says Congressman Rob Wittman.
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Chasing Shadows: US Senate to advance bipartisan bill to hunt Russia’s ghost tankers.
The SHADOW Fleets Act heads to a crucial committee vote, threatening secondary sanctions on ports, refiners, and insurers that knowingly facilitate Russian oil evasion.
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The SHADOW Fleets Act heads to a crucial committee vote, threatening secondary sanctions on ports, refiners, and insurers that knowingly facilitate Russian oil evasion.
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Chasing Shadows: US Senate to Advance Bipartisan Bill to Hunt Russia’s Ghost Tankers
The SHADOW Fleets Act heads to a crucial committee vote, threatening secondary sanctions on ports, refiners, and insurers that knowingly facilitate Russian oil evasion.
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January 29, 2026 at 6:37 AM
Chasing Shadows: US Senate to advance bipartisan bill to hunt Russia’s ghost tankers.
The SHADOW Fleets Act heads to a crucial committee vote, threatening secondary sanctions on ports, refiners, and insurers that knowingly facilitate Russian oil evasion.
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The SHADOW Fleets Act heads to a crucial committee vote, threatening secondary sanctions on ports, refiners, and insurers that knowingly facilitate Russian oil evasion.
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More than 240,000 Russian troops were killed or seriously wounded by Ukrainian drone strikes last year.
Now Ukraine’s drone forces are gearing up for a major expansion — with even better battlefield results expected in 2026, officials say.
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Now Ukraine’s drone forces are gearing up for a major expansion — with even better battlefield results expected in 2026, officials say.
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Ukraine Drone Troops Claim Big Russian Kill Scores, Announce Expansion Plans for 2026
Ukrainian military stats say four out of five Russian military targets destroyed or damaged in combat in 2025 were taken out by a drone.
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January 28, 2026 at 9:30 PM
More than 240,000 Russian troops were killed or seriously wounded by Ukrainian drone strikes last year.
Now Ukraine’s drone forces are gearing up for a major expansion — with even better battlefield results expected in 2026, officials say.
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Now Ukraine’s drone forces are gearing up for a major expansion — with even better battlefield results expected in 2026, officials say.
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War correspondent carried a 4-year-old girl from a burning apartment after a Russian drone strike near Kyiv that killed her mother and stepfather.
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War Correspondent Pulls 4-Year-Old From Rubble After Drone Strike Near Kyiv
Radio Liberty correspondent Marian Kushnir carried a 4-year-old girl from a burning apartment after a Russian drone strike near Kyiv that killed her mother and stepfather.
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January 28, 2026 at 8:51 PM
War correspondent carried a 4-year-old girl from a burning apartment after a Russian drone strike near Kyiv that killed her mother and stepfather.
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The United States will NOT take part in the new round of negotiations. The meeting will be bilateral — between Russia and Ukraine, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
January 28, 2026 at 6:26 PM
The United States will NOT take part in the new round of negotiations. The meeting will be bilateral — between Russia and Ukraine, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
Putin’s closest ally in the EU Orban claimed on Monday that Ukrainian politicians — including President Zelensky — had issued “insulting” and threatening messages aimed at influencing Hungarian voters ahead of the April election.
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Kyiv Summons Hungarian Envoy After Orban Accuses Ukraine of Election Meddling
Orban claimed Monday that Ukrainian politicians – including President Zelensky – had issued “insulting” and threatening messages aimed at swaying Hungarian voters ahead of the April election.
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January 28, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Putin’s closest ally in the EU Orban claimed on Monday that Ukrainian politicians — including President Zelensky — had issued “insulting” and threatening messages aimed at influencing Hungarian voters ahead of the April election.
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When Trump faces a damaging headline, he does not defend, he manufactures a louder spectacle that flips the news cycle and turns global diplomacy into an invite-only club.
Ukraine can beat his game — here’s how.
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Ukraine can beat his game — here’s how.
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Ukraine Can Beat Trump’s Game – Here’s How
When Trump faces a damaging headline, he does not defend, he manufactures a louder spectacle that flips the news cycle and turns global diplomacy into an invite-only club.
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January 28, 2026 at 12:06 PM
When Trump faces a damaging headline, he does not defend, he manufactures a louder spectacle that flips the news cycle and turns global diplomacy into an invite-only club.
Ukraine can beat his game — here’s how.
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Ukraine can beat his game — here’s how.
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Ukraine detained a Belarusian national accused of spying for Belarus’ KGB after she posed as a journalist and tried to infiltrate Ukraine’s military intelligence.
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Belarusian Spy Posed as Journalist to Target Kyiv’s Military Intelligence, Ukraine Says
Ukraine detained a Belarusian national accused of spying for Belarus’ KGB after she posed as a journalist and tried to infiltrate Ukraine’s military intelligence.
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January 28, 2026 at 11:32 AM
Ukraine detained a Belarusian national accused of spying for Belarus’ KGB after she posed as a journalist and tried to infiltrate Ukraine’s military intelligence.
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Europe trapped between Trump, Putin and a war it can’t end.
As Washington reverts to raw power politics and Russia looms large, Europe is discovering how little strategic room it really has.
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As Washington reverts to raw power politics and Russia looms large, Europe is discovering how little strategic room it really has.
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Europe’s Strategic Nightmare: Trapped Between Trump, Putin and War It Can’t End
As Washington reverts to raw power politics and Russia looms large, Europe is discovering how little strategic room it really has.
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January 28, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Europe trapped between Trump, Putin and a war it can’t end.
As Washington reverts to raw power politics and Russia looms large, Europe is discovering how little strategic room it really has.
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As Washington reverts to raw power politics and Russia looms large, Europe is discovering how little strategic room it really has.
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"Drooling imbecile" — Elon Musk lashed out at Poland's foreign minister, Radostaw Sikorski, after he urged restrictions on Russia's use of Starlink.
January 28, 2026 at 10:13 AM
"Drooling imbecile" — Elon Musk lashed out at Poland's foreign minister, Radostaw Sikorski, after he urged restrictions on Russia's use of Starlink.