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⚡️Death toll in Russia's Nov. 19 attack on Ternopil (kyivindependent.com/rescue-effor...) rises to 38.
Death toll of November strike on Ternopil rises to 38 after police identify more victims
Search and rescue operations in the western Ukrainian city concluded after four days, with 33 confirmed dead and six people still missing.
kyivindependent.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:14 AM
⚡️Death toll in Russia's Nov. 19 attack on Ternopil (kyivindependent.com/rescue-effor...) rises to 38.
<<the world,” said Professor Maksym Yakovlyev, co-founder of the program at the Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, one of Ukraine’s oldest and most prestigious universities.
December 9, 2025 at 11:14 AM
<<the world,” said Professor Maksym Yakovlyev, co-founder of the program at the Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, one of Ukraine’s oldest and most prestigious universities.
<<launching a Russian Studies program to study the country that had imposed itself on Ukraine.
“Our goal is to study Russia from different angles — its economy, its society, its elites, its foreign policy — in order to take a critical look at what Russia has done to us and >>
“Our goal is to study Russia from different angles — its economy, its society, its elites, its foreign policy — in order to take a critical look at what Russia has done to us and >>
December 9, 2025 at 11:14 AM
<<launching a Russian Studies program to study the country that had imposed itself on Ukraine.
“Our goal is to study Russia from different angles — its economy, its society, its elites, its foreign policy — in order to take a critical look at what Russia has done to us and >>
“Our goal is to study Russia from different angles — its economy, its society, its elites, its foreign policy — in order to take a critical look at what Russia has done to us and >>
In the middle of war, Ukraine's top university reimagines (kyivindependent.com/in-the-middl...) Russian Studies
Eleven years into Russia’s war, a Ukrainian university is forging ahead with an unexpected academic pursuit: >>
Eleven years into Russia’s war, a Ukrainian university is forging ahead with an unexpected academic pursuit: >>
In the middle of war, Ukraine's top university reimagines Russian Studies
Eleven years into Russia’s war, a Ukrainian university is forging ahead with an unexpected academic pursuit: launching a Russian Studies program to study the country that had imposed itself on Ukraine...
kyivindependent.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:14 AM
In the middle of war, Ukraine's top university reimagines (kyivindependent.com/in-the-middl...) Russian Studies
Eleven years into Russia’s war, a Ukrainian university is forging ahead with an unexpected academic pursuit: >>
Eleven years into Russia’s war, a Ukrainian university is forging ahead with an unexpected academic pursuit: >>
Russian soldiers jailed over torture, murder of American pro-Kremlin fighter (kyivindependent.com/russia-jails...) last year.
Four Russian soldiers were given sentences in the range of 1.5 to 12 years for their involvement in the murder of Russell "Texas" Bentley and an attempt to conceal the crime.
Four Russian soldiers were given sentences in the range of 1.5 to 12 years for their involvement in the murder of Russell "Texas" Bentley and an attempt to conceal the crime.
Russian soldiers jailed over torture, murder of American pro-Kremlin fighter last year
Four Russian soldiers were given sentences in the range of 1.5 to 12 years for their involvement in the murder of Russell "Texas" Bentley and an attempt to conceal the crime.
kyivindependent.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Russian soldiers jailed over torture, murder of American pro-Kremlin fighter (kyivindependent.com/russia-jails...) last year.
Four Russian soldiers were given sentences in the range of 1.5 to 12 years for their involvement in the murder of Russell "Texas" Bentley and an attempt to conceal the crime.
Four Russian soldiers were given sentences in the range of 1.5 to 12 years for their involvement in the murder of Russell "Texas" Bentley and an attempt to conceal the crime.
⚡️ Ukrainian Su-27 pilot dies (kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-su...) during combat mission.
The circumstances of Lieutenant Colonel Yevhenii Ivanov's death are being investigated.
The circumstances of Lieutenant Colonel Yevhenii Ivanov's death are being investigated.
Ukrainian Su-27 pilot dies during combat mission
The Air Force did not specify what mission the pilot was carrying out when the death occurred. The circumstances of the pilot's death are being investigated.
kyivindependent.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:14 AM
⚡️ Ukrainian Su-27 pilot dies (kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-su...) during combat mission.
The circumstances of Lieutenant Colonel Yevhenii Ivanov's death are being investigated.
The circumstances of Lieutenant Colonel Yevhenii Ivanov's death are being investigated.
⚡️ 'It burns for 3 days (kyivindependent.com/sbu-drones-s... — SBU drone strike sparked huge fire at Russia's Temryuk Seaport, source says.
The strike has reportedly destroyed around 70% of the facility’s total fuel tanks.
The strike has reportedly destroyed around 70% of the facility’s total fuel tanks.
kyivindependent.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:14 AM
⚡️ 'It burns for 3 days (kyivindependent.com/sbu-drones-s... — SBU drone strike sparked huge fire at Russia's Temryuk Seaport, source says.
The strike has reportedly destroyed around 70% of the facility’s total fuel tanks.
The strike has reportedly destroyed around 70% of the facility’s total fuel tanks.
⚡️ Zelensky meets Pope Leo XIV (kyivindependent.com/zelensky-mee...) as he continues seeking support amid peace talks.
President Volodymyr Zelensky is also set to meet Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni later in the day as he continues a tour of European capitals.
President Volodymyr Zelensky is also set to meet Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni later in the day as he continues a tour of European capitals.
Zelensky meets Pope Leo XIV as he continues seeking support amid peace talks
President Volodymyr Zelensky is also set to meet Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni later in the day as he continues a tour of European capitals.
kyivindependent.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:14 AM
⚡️ Zelensky meets Pope Leo XIV (kyivindependent.com/zelensky-mee...) as he continues seeking support amid peace talks.
President Volodymyr Zelensky is also set to meet Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni later in the day as he continues a tour of European capitals.
President Volodymyr Zelensky is also set to meet Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni later in the day as he continues a tour of European capitals.
⚡️ Ukraine war latest live (kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-...): Kyiv shifts focus to soldier training and safety amid continued Russian offensive, Syrskyi says.
Ukraine war latest updates: Kyiv shifts focus to soldier training and safety amid continued Russian offensive, Syrskyi says (10)
Live coverage of Russia’s war against Ukraine with breaking news and frontline updates, updated 10 times today. Ukraine will focus on strengthening its army through better mobilization, recruitment, a...
kyivindependent.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:14 AM
⚡️ Ukraine war latest live (kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-...): Kyiv shifts focus to soldier training and safety amid continued Russian offensive, Syrskyi says.
<<defense-manufacturing network.
December 9, 2025 at 11:14 AM
<<defense-manufacturing network.
⚡️ EU approves new defense program, opens path for Ukraine's industry integration.
Within this program, 300 million euros ($350 million) will fund a dedicated Ukraine Support Instrument that focuses on modernizing Ukraine's defense industry and integrating it into the EU's broader >>
Within this program, 300 million euros ($350 million) will fund a dedicated Ukraine Support Instrument that focuses on modernizing Ukraine's defense industry and integrating it into the EU's broader >>
EU approves new defense program, opens path for Ukraine's industry integration
Within this program, 300 million euros ($350 million) will fund a dedicated Ukraine Support Instrument that focuses on modernizing Ukraine's defense industry and integrating it into the EU's broader d...
kyivindependent.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:14 AM
⚡️ EU approves new defense program, opens path for Ukraine's industry integration.
Within this program, 300 million euros ($350 million) will fund a dedicated Ukraine Support Instrument that focuses on modernizing Ukraine's defense industry and integrating it into the EU's broader >>
Within this program, 300 million euros ($350 million) will fund a dedicated Ukraine Support Instrument that focuses on modernizing Ukraine's defense industry and integrating it into the EU's broader >>
⚡️ Ukrainian drones destroy 70% of fuel tanks (kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-dr...) at Russia's Temryuk Seaport, General Staff says.
The facility targeted in the Dec. 5 attack handles various types of cargo, including liquefied natural gas used to supply the Russian military.
The facility targeted in the Dec. 5 attack handles various types of cargo, including liquefied natural gas used to supply the Russian military.
Ukrainian drones destroy 70% of fuel tanks at Russia's Temryuk Seaport, General Staff says
The Dec. 5 attack sparked a large fire at the Temryuk Seaport, a facility that handles various types of cargo, including liquefied natural gas used to supply the Russian military.
kyivindependent.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:14 AM
⚡️ Ukrainian drones destroy 70% of fuel tanks (kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-dr...) at Russia's Temryuk Seaport, General Staff says.
The facility targeted in the Dec. 5 attack handles various types of cargo, including liquefied natural gas used to supply the Russian military.
The facility targeted in the Dec. 5 attack handles various types of cargo, including liquefied natural gas used to supply the Russian military.
⚡️ Lithuania declares state of emergency (kyivindependent.com/lithuania-de...) over smuggler balloons from Belarus.
This move will allow state institutions to coordinate their response more effectively and involve the military.
This move will allow state institutions to coordinate their response more effectively and involve the military.
Lithuania declares state of emergency over smuggler balloons from Belarus
This move will allow state institutions to coordinate their response more effectively and involve the military.
kyivindependent.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:14 AM
⚡️ Lithuania declares state of emergency (kyivindependent.com/lithuania-de...) over smuggler balloons from Belarus.
This move will allow state institutions to coordinate their response more effectively and involve the military.
This move will allow state institutions to coordinate their response more effectively and involve the military.
⚡️ Netherlands allocates additional 700 million euros for Ukraine in 2026.
The move follows an appeal from the Dutch parliament to release an additional 2 billion euros ($2.3 billion) in support for Kyiv for next year.
The move follows an appeal from the Dutch parliament to release an additional 2 billion euros ($2.3 billion) in support for Kyiv for next year.
Netherlands allocates additional 700 million euros for Ukraine in 2026
The move follows an appeal from the parliament to release an additional 2 billion euros ($2.3 billion) in support for Kyiv for next year. The first sum of 700 million euros (almost $820 million) was d...
kyivindependent.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:14 AM
⚡️ Netherlands allocates additional 700 million euros for Ukraine in 2026.
The move follows an appeal from the Dutch parliament to release an additional 2 billion euros ($2.3 billion) in support for Kyiv for next year.
The move follows an appeal from the Dutch parliament to release an additional 2 billion euros ($2.3 billion) in support for Kyiv for next year.
⚡️Russian mass drone attack (kyivindependent.com/russian-mass...) leaves Sumy without power.
Sumy has been left without power following Russian attacks on the northeastern city late on Dec. 8.
Sumy has been left without power following Russian attacks on the northeastern city late on Dec. 8.
Russian mass drone attack leaves Sumy without power
Sumy has been left without power following Russian attacks on the northeastern city late on Dec. 8.
kyivindependent.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:14 AM
⚡️Russian mass drone attack (kyivindependent.com/russian-mass...) leaves Sumy without power.
Sumy has been left without power following Russian attacks on the northeastern city late on Dec. 8.
Sumy has been left without power following Russian attacks on the northeastern city late on Dec. 8.
<<Presidential Office head and ex-commander Pavlo Palisa, and Sergiy Kyslytsya, the first deputy foreign minister and one of Ukraine's key negotiators.
December 9, 2025 at 11:14 AM
<<Presidential Office head and ex-commander Pavlo Palisa, and Sergiy Kyslytsya, the first deputy foreign minister and one of Ukraine's key negotiators.
Zelensky reveals candidates for new head of Ukraine's Presidential Office.
The list includes Denys Shmyhal, Ukraine's defense minister and previously the longest-serving prime minister, Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov, Deputy >>
The list includes Denys Shmyhal, Ukraine's defense minister and previously the longest-serving prime minister, Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov, Deputy >>
Zelensky reveals candidates for Yermak's replacement as Presidential Office head
The list includes Denys Shmyhal, Ukraine's defense minister and previously the longest-serving prime minister, Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, military intelligence chief Kyrylo Buda...
kyivindependent.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Zelensky reveals candidates for new head of Ukraine's Presidential Office.
The list includes Denys Shmyhal, Ukraine's defense minister and previously the longest-serving prime minister, Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov, Deputy >>
The list includes Denys Shmyhal, Ukraine's defense minister and previously the longest-serving prime minister, Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov, Deputy >>
⚡️ Update: Trump has 'his own vision' on resolving the war, different from Ukraine's perspective, Zelensky says (kyivindependent.com/zelensky-arr...).
President Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated that Ukraine is not considering the possibility of renouncing its territory to Russia.
President Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated that Ukraine is not considering the possibility of renouncing its territory to Russia.
Ukraine has no right to renounce territory — Zelensky comments on US-led peace efforts after talks with European leaders
"There are visions of the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine — and we don't have a unified view on Donbas," Zelensky told Bloomberg regarding the latest discussions on the peace plan for Ukraine.
kyivindependent.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:14 AM
⚡️ Update: Trump has 'his own vision' on resolving the war, different from Ukraine's perspective, Zelensky says (kyivindependent.com/zelensky-arr...).
President Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated that Ukraine is not considering the possibility of renouncing its territory to Russia.
President Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated that Ukraine is not considering the possibility of renouncing its territory to Russia.
<<Bloomberg regarding the latest discussions on the peace plan for Ukraine.
December 9, 2025 at 11:14 AM
<<Bloomberg regarding the latest discussions on the peace plan for Ukraine.
Satellite images of Bakhmut, Donetsk region, completely destroyed during the fighting
December 9, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Satellite images of Bakhmut, Donetsk region, completely destroyed during the fighting
Russian propagandist and Soloviev LIVE host called for extermination of Ukrainians on the left bank of Ukraine and added that such actions would be “a pragmatic move.” [...]
December 9, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Russian propagandist and Soloviev LIVE host called for extermination of Ukrainians on the left bank of Ukraine and added that such actions would be “a pragmatic move.” [...]
<<trauma, shrapnel wounds, and contusions.
Doctors assess the condition of the parents and children as moderate.
Doctors assess the condition of the parents and children as moderate.
December 9, 2025 at 11:13 AM
<<trauma, shrapnel wounds, and contusions.
Doctors assess the condition of the parents and children as moderate.
Doctors assess the condition of the parents and children as moderate.
A family with children riding bicycles to fetch water in Kostiantynivka came under Russian fire.
A 42-year-old man and his 32-year-old wife, along with their two children — a 7-year-old girl and a 12-year-old boy — were injured. All four sustained mine-explosive >>
A 42-year-old man and his 32-year-old wife, along with their two children — a 7-year-old girl and a 12-year-old boy — were injured. All four sustained mine-explosive >>
December 9, 2025 at 11:13 AM
A family with children riding bicycles to fetch water in Kostiantynivka came under Russian fire.
A 42-year-old man and his 32-year-old wife, along with their two children — a 7-year-old girl and a 12-year-old boy — were injured. All four sustained mine-explosive >>
A 42-year-old man and his 32-year-old wife, along with their two children — a 7-year-old girl and a 12-year-old boy — were injured. All four sustained mine-explosive >>