Brad Tayloe
@bradleygt89.bsky.social
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As the U.S. increases pressure in peace talks, Russia's demand for a Ukrainian withdrawal from Ukraine-controlled parts of Donbas has sparked debate. We asked Kyiv residents whether Ukraine should hold a referendum now and if they would support withdrawing from Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts.
What Ukrainians actually think about ceding Donbas to Russia
YouTube video by Kyiv Independent
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December 16, 2025 at 5:06 PM
As the U.S. increases pressure in peace talks, Russia's demand for a Ukrainian withdrawal from Ukraine-controlled parts of Donbas has sparked debate. We asked Kyiv residents whether Ukraine should hold a referendum now and if they would support withdrawing from Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts.
December 10, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Small reminder: Ukrainians are not fighting "for Zelenskyy" — they are fighting for freedom & dignity. Since 2014, they've been fighting a war on two fronts: against Russia's genocidal killers & their own corrupt officials. Successful raids by 🇺🇦 anti-corruption fighters are not a sign of weakness...
November 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Small reminder: Ukrainians are not fighting "for Zelenskyy" — they are fighting for freedom & dignity. Since 2014, they've been fighting a war on two fronts: against Russia's genocidal killers & their own corrupt officials. Successful raids by 🇺🇦 anti-corruption fighters are not a sign of weakness...
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⚡️Widow of Chornobyl's first victim killed by Russian attack on Kyiv 39 years later.
Natalia Khodymchuk, widow of Valerii Khodymchuk, the first victim of the 1986 Chornobyl disaster, died in Kyiv after suffering severe injuries in a mass overnight Russian attack on Nov. 14–15.
Natalia Khodymchuk, widow of Valerii Khodymchuk, the first victim of the 1986 Chornobyl disaster, died in Kyiv after suffering severe injuries in a mass overnight Russian attack on Nov. 14–15.
Widow of Chornobyl's first victim killed by Russian attack on Kyiv 39 years later
Natalia Khodymchuk, the widow of Valerii Khodymchuk, the first victim of the 1986 Chornobyl disaster, died in Kyiv overnight on Nov. 14–15 after suffering severe injuries in a mass Russian attack on t...
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November 15, 2025 at 8:11 PM
⚡️Widow of Chornobyl's first victim killed by Russian attack on Kyiv 39 years later.
Natalia Khodymchuk, widow of Valerii Khodymchuk, the first victim of the 1986 Chornobyl disaster, died in Kyiv after suffering severe injuries in a mass overnight Russian attack on Nov. 14–15.
Natalia Khodymchuk, widow of Valerii Khodymchuk, the first victim of the 1986 Chornobyl disaster, died in Kyiv after suffering severe injuries in a mass overnight Russian attack on Nov. 14–15.
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We’re deeply grateful to the thousands of Ukrainians who believed in this idea and joined the fundraising efforts led by
@sternenko.bsky.social
and other foundations. And we thank our soldiers — for giving us the chance to live.
We’re just getting started. More to come 🐝🚀
6/6
@sternenko.bsky.social
and other foundations. And we thank our soldiers — for giving us the chance to live.
We’re just getting started. More to come 🐝🚀
6/6
November 4, 2025 at 11:17 AM
We’re deeply grateful to the thousands of Ukrainians who believed in this idea and joined the fundraising efforts led by
@sternenko.bsky.social
and other foundations. And we thank our soldiers — for giving us the chance to live.
We’re just getting started. More to come 🐝🚀
6/6
@sternenko.bsky.social
and other foundations. And we thank our soldiers — for giving us the chance to live.
We’re just getting started. More to come 🐝🚀
6/6
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A Ukrainian sergeant gathered 25,000 signatures warning about military gambling addiction. He died on the front two weeks later.
Turns out he was right: soldiers now gamble away more daily than the nation donates monthly to defend itself. And Ukraine still can't enforce the ban.
Turns out he was right: soldiers now gamble away more daily than the nation donates monthly to defend itself. And Ukraine still can't enforce the ban.
Desperation, war, and slots: Inside the gambling spiral consuming Ukraine’s soldiers
His petition gathered 25,000 signatures in one day. Two weeks later, Junior Sergeant Pavlo Petrychenko died defending Donetsk Oblast.
euromaidanpress.com
October 23, 2025 at 5:08 PM
A Ukrainian sergeant gathered 25,000 signatures warning about military gambling addiction. He died on the front two weeks later.
Turns out he was right: soldiers now gamble away more daily than the nation donates monthly to defend itself. And Ukraine still can't enforce the ban.
Turns out he was right: soldiers now gamble away more daily than the nation donates monthly to defend itself. And Ukraine still can't enforce the ban.
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SBU employee visited Kyiv Independent CEO Daryna Shevchenko’s home, attempting to gather information. The SBU denies targeting her, claiming unrelated work.
Ukraine's Security Service visits Kyiv Independent CEO’s home, says it’s in unrelated investigation
The Kyiv Independent's editor-in-chief Olga Rudenko said on Sept. 30 that an unidentified man was seen questioning CEO Daryna Shevchenko’s neighbors, reportedly showing them her photo, and taking pict...
kyivindependent.com
October 1, 2025 at 7:59 PM
SBU employee visited Kyiv Independent CEO Daryna Shevchenko’s home, attempting to gather information. The SBU denies targeting her, claiming unrelated work.
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Los Iankovers are a Colombian band with a unique sound—blending traditional Ukrainian music with South American rhythms.
The group has gone viral online for their performances, and now they’re touring across Ukraine, bringing joy to audiences in cities large and small.
🎥: @corrie-ua.bsky.social
The group has gone viral online for their performances, and now they’re touring across Ukraine, bringing joy to audiences in cities large and small.
🎥: @corrie-ua.bsky.social
October 1, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Los Iankovers are a Colombian band with a unique sound—blending traditional Ukrainian music with South American rhythms.
The group has gone viral online for their performances, and now they’re touring across Ukraine, bringing joy to audiences in cities large and small.
🎥: @corrie-ua.bsky.social
The group has gone viral online for their performances, and now they’re touring across Ukraine, bringing joy to audiences in cities large and small.
🎥: @corrie-ua.bsky.social
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In the night attack against Kyiv, a 12-year-old girl was killed in her home. Her mother is hospitalized in critical condition. People are bringing flowers, candles & toys to honor the young victim.
The Cardiology Institute was also hit; 2 more people are killed
📷 hromadske
The Cardiology Institute was also hit; 2 more people are killed
📷 hromadske
September 28, 2025 at 2:08 PM
In the night attack against Kyiv, a 12-year-old girl was killed in her home. Her mother is hospitalized in critical condition. People are bringing flowers, candles & toys to honor the young victim.
The Cardiology Institute was also hit; 2 more people are killed
📷 hromadske
The Cardiology Institute was also hit; 2 more people are killed
📷 hromadske
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Good evening zelensky called assad a douchebag
September 27, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Good evening zelensky called assad a douchebag
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Ukrainian freediver becomes world champion for the second time in a month
A 75-meter plunge without fins delivered another world championship for Ukrainian Kateryna Sadurska, who now holds eight world titles across different international freediving organizations
📷 AIDA International
A 75-meter plunge without fins delivered another world championship for Ukrainian Kateryna Sadurska, who now holds eight world titles across different international freediving organizations
📷 AIDA International
September 25, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Ukrainian freediver becomes world champion for the second time in a month
A 75-meter plunge without fins delivered another world championship for Ukrainian Kateryna Sadurska, who now holds eight world titles across different international freediving organizations
📷 AIDA International
A 75-meter plunge without fins delivered another world championship for Ukrainian Kateryna Sadurska, who now holds eight world titles across different international freediving organizations
📷 AIDA International
There was a clear warning 10 years ago. He wasn’t an outsider who was going to fight for the little guy. He was an insider who knew how to manipulate policy and win elections based on the little guys fear. He uses the little guy fears to prop himself and his supporters. Dissidents get punished. 2025
September 20, 2025 at 4:33 AM
There was a clear warning 10 years ago. He wasn’t an outsider who was going to fight for the little guy. He was an insider who knew how to manipulate policy and win elections based on the little guys fear. He uses the little guy fears to prop himself and his supporters. Dissidents get punished. 2025
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The 57th Brigade captured a Kenyan national, Evans, near Vovchansk . He says he came to Russia as a tourist, was coerced into signing work papers that turned out to be a military contract, given one week of training and threatened, then fled to Ukrainian forces begging not to be sent back to Russia.
September 17, 2025 at 9:57 AM
The 57th Brigade captured a Kenyan national, Evans, near Vovchansk . He says he came to Russia as a tourist, was coerced into signing work papers that turned out to be a military contract, given one week of training and threatened, then fled to Ukrainian forces begging not to be sent back to Russia.
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In episode 3 of “Dare to Ukraine: Village,” host Masha Lavrova discovers that village life is about more than chores — it’s about earning the trust of the community. On a quest to meet her neighbors and learn about their lives, Masha chooses an unusual way to bond with them: witchcraft.
Tarot, cows, and village secrets | Dare to Ukraine: Village Ep. 3
YouTube video by Kyiv Independent
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September 13, 2025 at 1:46 PM
In episode 3 of “Dare to Ukraine: Village,” host Masha Lavrova discovers that village life is about more than chores — it’s about earning the trust of the community. On a quest to meet her neighbors and learn about their lives, Masha chooses an unusual way to bond with them: witchcraft.
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Russians dropped a glide bomb on elderly people who were waiting in line for their pensions. More than 20 dead.
Please. Don’t look away and don’t be silent. This is all I could ask for
Please. Don’t look away and don’t be silent. This is all I could ask for
September 9, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Russians dropped a glide bomb on elderly people who were waiting in line for their pensions. More than 20 dead.
Please. Don’t look away and don’t be silent. This is all I could ask for
Please. Don’t look away and don’t be silent. This is all I could ask for
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In episode 2 of “Dare to Ukraine: Village,” host Masha Lavrova faces her first full day of village life. With a surprise letter from producer Valeriia, she’s tasked with managing household chores and starting her own little homestead.
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhyt...
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhyt...
First taste of Ukrainian village life | Dare to Ukraine: Village Ep. 2
YouTube video by Kyiv Independent
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September 6, 2025 at 12:10 PM
In episode 2 of “Dare to Ukraine: Village,” host Masha Lavrova faces her first full day of village life. With a surprise letter from producer Valeriia, she’s tasked with managing household chores and starting her own little homestead.
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhyt...
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhyt...
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Ukraine celebrates 34 years of restored independence, but its statehood is rooted in over 1,000 years of political tradition
Through kingdoms, republics, and periods under imperial control, Ukrainians maintained their identity
📷 Embassy of Ukraine in the Netherlands
Through kingdoms, republics, and periods under imperial control, Ukrainians maintained their identity
📷 Embassy of Ukraine in the Netherlands
August 24, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Ukraine celebrates 34 years of restored independence, but its statehood is rooted in over 1,000 years of political tradition
Through kingdoms, republics, and periods under imperial control, Ukrainians maintained their identity
📷 Embassy of Ukraine in the Netherlands
Through kingdoms, republics, and periods under imperial control, Ukrainians maintained their identity
📷 Embassy of Ukraine in the Netherlands
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The Kyiv Independent has chosen 10 books that offer a window into Ukraine’s past and present, underscoring both the country’s complexities and the resilient spirit of its people.
10 books to better understand Ukraine on its Independence Day
Thirty-four years on, Ukraine’s independence endures — even as Russia’s full-scale war puts its people to the ultimate test. That’s why Independence Day, marked on Aug. 24, is more than just a holiday...
kyivindependent.com
August 24, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The Kyiv Independent has chosen 10 books that offer a window into Ukraine’s past and present, underscoring both the country’s complexities and the resilient spirit of its people.
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⚡️'Clearly 1:0 to Putin' — European officials react to Alaska Summit.
"Putin got his red carpet treatment with Trump, Trump got nothing. ... For the Ukrainians: nothing. For Europe: deeply disappointing."
"Putin got his red carpet treatment with Trump, Trump got nothing. ... For the Ukrainians: nothing. For Europe: deeply disappointing."
'Clearly 1:0 to Putin' — European officials react to Alaska Summit
"Putin got his red carpet treatment with Trump, Trump got nothing. ... For the Ukrainians: nothing. For Europe: deeply disappointing."
kyivindependent.com
August 16, 2025 at 4:10 AM
⚡️'Clearly 1:0 to Putin' — European officials react to Alaska Summit.
"Putin got his red carpet treatment with Trump, Trump got nothing. ... For the Ukrainians: nothing. For Europe: deeply disappointing."
"Putin got his red carpet treatment with Trump, Trump got nothing. ... For the Ukrainians: nothing. For Europe: deeply disappointing."
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Thousands rallied ahead of Trump–Putin meeting in Alaska, holding signs that read “Alaska stands with Ukraine” and “Putin is war criminal"
One protester held picture of Mariupol’s Drama Theater, destroyed in Russian attack in 2022 that killed 600 civilians 📷 Maria Vyushkova
One protester held picture of Mariupol’s Drama Theater, destroyed in Russian attack in 2022 that killed 600 civilians 📷 Maria Vyushkova
August 15, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Thousands rallied ahead of Trump–Putin meeting in Alaska, holding signs that read “Alaska stands with Ukraine” and “Putin is war criminal"
One protester held picture of Mariupol’s Drama Theater, destroyed in Russian attack in 2022 that killed 600 civilians 📷 Maria Vyushkova
One protester held picture of Mariupol’s Drama Theater, destroyed in Russian attack in 2022 that killed 600 civilians 📷 Maria Vyushkova
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August 15, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Over 21,000 people from around the globe support us with monthly contributions. According to our website’s map, that even includes 22 supporters in Alaska.
If you share our values and want to strengthen independent Ukrainian journalism, we’d be honored if you join us today.
If you share our values and want to strengthen independent Ukrainian journalism, we’d be honored if you join us today.
Unfortunate but good read
Ukraine had no mobilization problems in 2022 when volunteers flooded recruitment centers.
By 2025, forced conscription barely works and families actively resist. The war didn't change—so what did? euromaidanpress.com/2025/08/11/u...
By 2025, forced conscription barely works and families actively resist. The war didn't change—so what did? euromaidanpress.com/2025/08/11/u...
Why so many Ukrainians won’t fight — and what that means for the war
Why do Ukrainian men refuse mobilization, hide in their homes, and let their wives, sisters, and mothers do the everyday heavy lifting? Why does Ukraine’s mobilization system no longer work?
euromaidanpress.com
August 11, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Unfortunate but good read