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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 11d

In Episode 5 of “Dare to Ukraine: Village,” Masha’s journey reaches its final chapter. Before leaving, she brings everyone together for a shared meal, stories, and moments that reflect her month-long experience.

A village feast in Ukraine | Dare to Ukraine: Village Ep. 5

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KI Insights @ki-insights.bsky.social · 23h

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Rising concern over Eurosceptic & pro-Russian forces: new “Sila Natsii” party emerges, calling NABU/SAPO “colonial” & hinting at anti-Western themes.

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KI Insights @ki-insights.bsky.social · 43m

💭 “Kremlin has been weaponizing its own citizens to become, basically, killers”

How does Russia achieve this?

💻 In new episode of our Podcast, @aksybera.bsky.social & Jessikka Aro, explore Russia’s #propaganda tactics since 2014.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 52m

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 1h

The Kyiv Independent’s Tim Zadorozhnyy sits down with Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur on the sidelines of the Warsaw Security Forum to discuss Russia’s provocations in European airspace, hybrid threats in the Baltic, and NATO’s response.

Estonian defense minister on NATO’s response to Russian threats

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 2h

⚡️ Russia says Trump-Putin 'strong' Ukraine peace momentum 'exhausted' as talks stall.

"The strong momentum created in Anchorage toward reaching agreements has been largely exhausted due to the efforts of opponents... primarily among Europeans," Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said.

Russia says Trump-Putin 'strong' Ukraine peace momentum 'exhausted' as talks stall

"The strong momentum created in Anchorage toward reaching agreements has been largely exhausted due to the efforts of opponents... primarily among Europeans," Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ry...

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 3h

⚡️ Taiwan ready to halt Russian naphtha purchases if EU requests, minister says.

"We will respect and abide by EU and G7 norms," Taiwan's Economy Minister Kung Ming-hsin said.

Taiwan ready to halt Russian naphtha purchases if EU requests, minister says

"We will respect and abide by EU and G7 norms," Taiwan's Economy Minister Kung Ming-hsin said.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 4h

⚡️ Belgium-based arms maker reports mounting cases of suspicious drone sightings.

European arms company Thales has raised concerns over the number of unidentified drones spotted recently over its Belgian facility, which produces 70 mm rockets, Politico reported on Oct. 8.

Belgium-based arms maker reports mounting cases of suspicious drone sightings

European arms company Thales has raised concerns over the number of unidentified drones spotted recently over its Belgian facility, which produces 70 mm rockets, Politico reported on Oct. 8.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 4h

⚡️ Czechia's populist party tones down criticism of Ukraine ammunition initiative after election win.

ANO leader Andrej Babis said the initiative was a "good idea in principle," but requires "greater transparency and a reassessment."

Czechia's populist party tones down criticism of Ukraine ammunition initiative after election win

ANO leader Andrej Babis said the initiative was a "good idea in principle," but requires "greater transparency and a reassessment," the Czech media reported. Babis also repeated ANO's earlier suggesti...

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 5h

⚡️ Russia expands gasoline sale restrictions amid fuel shortages, refinery strikes.

The move comes as Ukraine's continued drone strikes on Russian oil refineries strain domestic fuel supplies.

Russia expands gasoline sale restrictions amid fuel shortages, refinery strikes

The move comes as Ukraine's continued drone strikes on Russian oil refineries strain domestic fuel supplies.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 6h

⚡️ Kyiv says not interfering in case of Ukrainian detained in Poland over Nord Stream sabotage.

"The Ukrainian side is acting in accordance with Polish law," Ukraine's Ambassador to Poland Vasyl Bodnar said.

Kyiv says not interfering in case of Ukrainian detained in Poland over Nord Stream sabotage

"The Ukrainian side is acting in accordance with Polish law," Ukraine's Ambassador to Poland Vasyl Bodnar said.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 7h

Lithuanian authorities emphasized that Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya remains an official guest of the state and that Vilnius's stance toward the Belarusian regime led by Alexander Lukashenko remains unchanged.

The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 7h

⚡️ Lithuania scaling down exiled Belarusian oppositon leader's protection, her office suspends work.

Lithuania scaling down exiled Belarusian oppositon leader's protection, her office suspends work

Lithuanian authorities emphasized that Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya remains an official guest of the state and that Vilnius's stance toward the Belarusian regime led by Alexander Lukashenko remains unchan...

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 7h

The Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova parliamentary leader, Vlad Batrincea, claimed the elections were marred by "violations and the use of administrative resources," which, he said, "called into question the fairness of the vote."

The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 7h

⚡️ Moldova's pro-Russian party rejects election results, threatens protests.

Moldova's pro-Russian party rejects election results, threatens protests

The Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova parliamentary leader, Vlad Batrincea, claimed the elections were marred by "violations and the use of administrative resources," which, he said, "cal...

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 8h

⚡️ Russian strikes kill 5, injure 37, hit thermal power plant in Ukraine over past day.

According to Ukraine's Air Force, Russian forces launched 183 Shahed-type attack and decoy drones overnight.

Russian strikes kill 5, injure 37, hit thermal power plant in Ukraine over past day

According to Ukraine's Air Force, Russian forces launched 183 Shahed-type attack and decoy drones overnight.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 9h

⚡️ Indian refiners asked to pay for Russian oil with Chinese yuan, Reuters reports.

Indian Oil Corp, the country's leading state-owned refiner, has recently purchased two to three cargoes of Russian oil using Chinese yuan, sources told Reuters.

Indian refiners asked to pay for Russian oil with Chinese yuan, Reuters reports

Indian Oil Corp, the country's leading state-owned refiner, has recently purchased two to three cargoes of Russian oil using Chinese yuan, sources told Reuters.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 9h

These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Oct. 8, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 9h

⚡️ Bavaria moves to let police shoot down drones amid rising European sightings.

The Bavarian cabinet approved the law, which grants local police the authority to destroy drones if deemed necessary to ensure public safety.

Bavaria moves to let police shoot down drones amid rising European sightings

The Bavarian cabinet approved the law, which grants local police the authority to destroy drones if deemed necessary to ensure public safety.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 10h

⚡️Russian court nationalizes regional telecom operator over alleged 'extremist activities,' Ukraine support.

The Oktyabrsky District Court of Tambov ruled in favor of Russia's prosecutors' office and nationalized the assets of regional mobile operator Lanta, the court announced on Oct. 7.

Russian court nationalizes regional telecom operator over alleged 'extremist activities,' Ukraine support

The Oktyabrsky District Court of Tambov ruled in favor of Russia's prosecutors' office and nationalized the assets of regional mobile operator Lanta, the court announced on Oct. 7.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 12h

⚡️Russian-installed authorities check students' phones in occupied Crimea.

Occupation authorities in Crimea are checking students' phones in schools for content and settings that may indicate a pro-Ukrainian position, the Center for Countering Disinformation reported on Oct. 7.

Russian-installed authorities check students' phones in occupied Crimea

Occupation authorities in Crimea are checking students' phones in schools for content and settings that may indicate a pro-Ukrainian position, the Center for Countering Disinformation reported on Oct....

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 12h

⚡️Belarus fuel exports to Russia surge as Moscow faces domestic shortages.

Belarus’ rail-transported exports of gasoline to Russia surged fourfold in September as Russia has dealt with fuel shortages, Reuters reported on Oct. 7.

Belarus fuel exports to Russia surge as Moscow faces domestic shortages

Belarus’ rail exports of gasoline to Russia surged fourfold in September as Russia has dealt with fuel shortages, Reuters reported on Oct. 7.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 16h

⚡️World Bank lowers Ukraine's 2026 GDP growth forecast.

The World Bank has cut Ukraine's 2026 GDP growth projections by more than 3 points, citing the ongoing impact of Russia’s invasion on the economy.

World Bank lowers Ukraine's 2026 GDP growth forecast

The World Bank has cut Ukraine's 2026 GDP growth forecast by more than 3 points, citing the ongoing impact of Russia’s invasion on the economy.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 19h

⚡️Ukraine to increase gas imports 30% after Russian strikes on energy sector.

Ukraine plans to increase natural gas imports by 30% after recent Russian strikes caused major damage to its energy infrastructure, Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk said Oct. 7.

Ukraine to increase gas imports 30% after Russian strikes on energy sector

Ukraine plans to increase natural gas imports by 30% after recent Russian strikes caused major damage to its energy infrastructure, Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk said Oct. 7.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 20h

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Oct. 7 said those who built Nord Stream 2, not those accused of sabotaging it, "should be ashamed and remain silent," adding it is "not in Poland's interest" to hand over the suspect.

Ukraine war latest: 'Not in Poland's interest,' to hand over Ukrainian in Nord Stream probe, Tusk says

Key developments on Oct. 7: * 'Not in Poland's interest,' to hand over Ukrainian in Nord Stream 2 probe, Tusk says * Slovakia sends first nonlethal defense aid package to Ukraine since Fico took of...

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 21h

⚡️Estonian court sentences soldier for spying for Russia.

Estonia's State Prosecutor Triinu Olev-Aas said Ivan Dmitriev, an active member of the Estonian Defense Forces who handled drone operations, posed a significant threat to Estonia's security.

Estonian court sentences soldier for spying for Russia

Estonia's State Prosecutor Triinu Olev-Aas said Ivan Dmitriev, an active member of the Estonian Defense Forces who handled drone operations, posed a significant threat to Estonia's security.

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