As Ukraine pushes for a fast-tracked entry to the EU, senior European officials say they are worried about progress on key reforms needed to secure the country’s European aspirations.
Serhii Kuznietsov, a former Ukrainian officer accused of the #NordStream sabotage, is being held in near-total isolation in a German detention centre. His case is emerging as a test of wartime law with potentially wider political implications.
It’s been a month since Zelensky’s right-hand man Andriy Yermak was forced out. The president has yet to name a successor, downplaying a role long influential in Ukrainian politics.
What life looks like without Yermak —read on @kyivindependent.com
Ukraine is being rocked by the largest corruption scandal of President Zelensky’s term. At its center is a close associate of Zelensky, his former business partner.
The call between the U.S. and Russian presidents effectively derailed the Washington meeting between Trump and Zelensky and the expectations that came with it, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the situation.
Walking the streets of Kyiv or scrolling through social media, you'll come across ads that resemble those typically seen during election season. Some recruitment ads featuring well-known military figures may also contribute to their political futures.
Ukraine is not voting any time soon. Yet, political advertising is gradually ramping up, even as the country grapples with a brutal war.
Zelensky stripped long-controversial Odesa Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov of Ukrainian citizenship after years of allegations he held a Russian passport.
In a comment to the Kyiv Independent, Trukhanov denied having one, calling the move political pressure.
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Ukraine’s domestic politics is back in the spotlight. Last week, authorities abruptly dismantled two key anti-corruption bodies — a move seen as a blatant power grab that triggered public outrage.
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Ukrainian lawmakers from the ruling party and opposition are unexpectedly united in their assessment of the latest government reshuffle — neither group expects much change.
We also talked about how the Euromaidan Revolution shaped Ukrainian cinema and why, even amid the all-out war, Russian culture is still romanticized by international audiences.
Her film offers an unflinching, intimate look at everyday school life for children and teachers living under constant Russian attacks.
I spoke with filmmaker Kateryna Gornostai just days before her new documentary “Timestamp” premiered in Ukraine.
She’s the first Ukrainian director in nearly 30 years to compete for the Berlinale’s Golden Bear.
Russia is launching another large-scale drone attack on Kyiv. Multiple people take shelter in the subway, where explosions can still be heard.
⚡️Journalist Roshchyna's body missing organs after Russian captivity, investigation says.
During the examination in Ukraine, it turned out that journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna's brain, eyes, and part of the trachea had been removed, the investigation said.
For many Ukrainians and Crimean Tatars the possible U.S. recognition of Russian control over occupied Crimea would mean that they would never be able to return home.
Some of them shared their stories and thoughts with @kyivindependent.com
Ukrainian political veterans long out of power have emerged as a new source of pressure on Ukraine's political leadership.
My latest for @kyivindependent.com
Ukraine’s clandestine book club defies Russia’s push to rewrite history
Trump is eyeing Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the largest one in Europe.
The problem is that it‘s occupied by Russia.
It’s time to say it plainly. America’s leadership has switched sides in the war. The American people have not, and they should speak up.
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on Feb. 18 that Ukraine "should have never started" the war.
Trump claims that Zelensky has a 4% approval rating. It’s a lie. The latest poll showed that 52% Ukrainians trust Zelensky, which is almost 20% more than before the start of Russia’s all-out war.
The air raid alert in Kyiv due to the threat of a ballistic missile attack is a sign that the US-Russia “ peace talks” are over, I guess.
Lawmakers from the ruling and opposition parties who spoke to @kyivindependent.com played the blame game, saying it's the other side that is preparing for post-war elections. Meanwhile, both sides are.
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The Kyiv Independent identified a Russian military officer and three Russian-appointed officials from occupied Crimea who were responsible for the illegal removal of artworks and artifacts from two Kherson museums in the fall of 2022.
