Swedish minister does not exclude Gripen jets for Ukraine, says 'deliberations are ongoing'
kyivindependent.com/swedish-defense-minister-ukraine-needs-shells-quickly-ramping-up-production-can-take-years/
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of March 28, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Some NATO countries ‘don’t understand urgency of stopping Russia,’ says Swedish FM
kyivindependent.com/some-nato-countries-dont-understand-urgency-of-stopping-russia-says-swedish-fm/
Air Force: Ukraine can down Zircon hypersonic missile with Patriot, SAMP/T: Air Force spokesperson Ilia Yevlash's statement came after reports that Russian ...
kyivindependent.com/air-force-ukraine-can-down-zircon-hypersonic-missile-with-patriot-samp-t/
Russian media: Shelling in Belgorod damages apartment buildings: Residents reported loud noises in the region at around 3 a.m. local time, and photos and videos ...
kyivindependent.com/russian-media-shelling-in-belgorod-hits-apartment-building/
Quick Glance: Fatal Russian Assaults on Ukraine and Appeal for Arms
- Russia targets areas in eastern and southern Ukraine in response to deadly bombings in the Russian border regions.
- At least three individuals lost their lives in the Russian assaults in northeastern and southern Ukraine, prompting Kyiv to request additional Patriot air defense systems.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Ukraine's allies to hasten the delivery of warplanes and Patriot air defense systems in light of the increased missile attacks.
Lavrov dismisses Zelensky’s peace plan, says those pushing it are ‘not serious’: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has dismissed Ukraine’s peace plan ...
kyivindependent.com/lavrov-dismisses-zelenskys-peace-plan-says-those-pushing-it-are-not-serious/
Russian authorities targeted members of LGBTQ+ community in Kherson region: Russian occupation authorities targeted members of the LGBTQ+ community during the ...
kyivindependent.com/russia-sought-out-members-of-lgbtq-community-in-kherson-region/
Russia uses UN veto to block renewal of North Korea sanctions monitors: Russia on March 28 vetoed the annual renewal of the panel of experts monitoring U.N ...
kyivindependent.com/russia-uses-un-veto-to-block-renewal-of-north-korea-sanctions-monitors/
Quick Glance: Russia's Blockage of UN Panel Renewal on North Korea Sanctions Monitoring
- Russia has vetoed the renewal of a UN expert panel monitoring North Korea's compliance with international sanctions.
- This decision follows accusations from the US, South Korea, and others that North Korea is supplying Moscow with weapons for the war in Ukraine.
- The UN Security Council voted in favor of renewing the panel with 13 members supporting it, China abstaining, and Russia opposing it.
- The expert group, reporting biannually to the Security Council, faced backlash for exposing North Korea's sanctions violations, leading to tensions with Russia.
Belarus Weekly: Lukashenko torpedoes Putin's attempts to blame Moscow shooting on Ukraine
kyivindependent.com/belarus-weekly-lukashenko-torpedoes-putins-attempts-to-blame-moscow-shooting-on-ukraine/
Bloomberg: US and UK tracking $20 billion in crypto transfers to Russia: The U.S. and U.K. are investigating several cryptocurrency transactions valued at more ...
kyivindependent.com/bloomberg-us-and-uk-tracking-20-billion-in-crypto-transfers-to-russia/
Media: Armenian exports to Russia rise despite political tensions: Bilateral trade between Russia and Armenia has flourished since 2022, providing ground for the ...
kyivindependent.com/media-armenian-exports-to-russia-risen-despite-political-relations-deterioration/
Russia launches large-scale attack against Ukraine, 6 civilians injured in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
kyivindependent.com/russia-launches-large-scale-attack-against-ukraine/
ISW: Russian forces have seized 505 square kilometers since October offensive: Since Russia's most recent offensive operation began in October 2023 ...
kyivindependent.com/isw-russian-forces-have-seized-505-square-kilometers-since-october-offensive/
Poland scrambles jets during Russian missile attack: Polish and other allied aircraft were scrambled on March 29 in response to reports of a massive Russian ...
kyivindependent.com/poland-scrambles-jets-during-russian-missile-attack/
Zelensky: New Russian offensive may come in May or June: Ukraine needs more help from its allies to face an expected major Russian offensive ...
kyivindependent.com/zelensky-battlefield-situation-stabilized-better-than-2-3-months-age/
Zelensky, Speaker Johnson hold call: President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson held a phone call on March 28 ...
kyivindependent.com/zelensky-speaker-johnson-hold-call/
Quick Glance: Zelenskyy Urges Swift Aid Approval for Ukraine by Congress
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged the US House Speaker to quickly approve a stalled military and financial aid package for Kyiv.
- The $60+ billion aid package for Ukraine has been blocked by Republican members of Congress and is set to be voted on after the Easter recess.
- Zelenskyy emphasized the urgency of the aid amid intense Russian attacks and the critical battlefield situation.
- He also called on Congress to cut off Russia's financing of the war machine to halt the escalation.
Shmyhal, Duda meet in Warsaw: Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with Polish President Andrzej Duda on March 28, as part of his official visit to Warsaw.
kyivindependent.com/shmyhal-duda-meet-in-warsaw/
Russia intensifies attacks on Kharkiv, draining Ukraine's air defense and civilian morale
kyivindependent.com/russia-intensifies-attacks-on-kharkiv-depleting-ukraines-defense-and-civilians-morale/
Russia aims to knock out Ukraine's power grid in new wave of attacks: Editor's note: The article was updated on March 27 with comments from Roman ...
kyivindependent.com/russia-aims-to-knock-out-ukraines-power-grid-in-new-wave-of-attacks/
A Russian military plane crashed into the sea near occupied Crimea, the Russian-installed head of Sevastopol, Mikhail Razvozhayev, claimed on March 28 ... Show more
Zelensky meets European parliamentary leaders to discuss assistance for Ukraine: President Volodymyr Zelensky held meetings with the European Parliament's ...
kyivindependent.com/zelensky-meets-european-parliamentary-leaders-to-discuss-further-ukraines-assistance/
Media: Czech-led initiative concludes deals for 1 million shells for Ukraine: A Czech-led initiative had concluded contracts for 1 million artillery shells for ...
kyivindependent.com/media-czech-led-initiative-concludes-deals-for-1-million-rounds-for-ukraine/
Poland investigating pro-Kremlin propaganda network linked to Russian intelligence
kyivindependent.com/poland-investigating-pro-kremlin-propaganda-network/
Belgian PM says MEPs, MPs paid by Russian propaganda network: The Russian propaganda network recently uncovered by Czech intelligence paid European and Belgian ...
kyivindependent.com/belgian-pm-says-meps-russian-propaganda/
Border Guard: Polish protesters temporarily suspend blockade at Uhryniv-Dolhobychuv crossing
kyivindependent.com/border-guard-polish-protesters-temporarily-suspend-blockade-at-uhryniv-dolhobychuv-crossing/
How thousands of Ukrainian children cope with losing parents to war: Editor's Note: The Kyiv Independent spoke with children under the permission of one of ...
kyivindependent.com/how-thousands-of-ukrainian-children-cope-with-losing-parents-to-war/
Who were the Ukrainian Cossacks?: The word Cossack comes from the Turkic word meaning “free man” or “outlaw.”
True to this moniker ...
kyivindependent.com/who-were-the-ukrainian-cossacks/
Portrait of the Invader: 2 years of Russian soldiering in Ukraine: In two years of total war, Moscow has tried every trick to keep the death march going ...
kyivindependent.com/portrait-of-the-invader-two-years-of-russian-soldiers-in-ukraine/
Quick Glance: Putin's War on LGBTQ+ Community
- Putin criminalizes the LGBTQ+ community in Russia, equating them with extremist organizations.
- Law passed to ban all forms of gender-affirming care for transgender Russians.
- Russia suppresses transgender rights based on Western ideologies.
- Influence of Western religious forces on the repressive measures in Russia.
Speaker Johnson likely to face hurdles upon introducing Ukraine aid bill: U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson is likely introducing a Ukraine aid bill after Easter ...
kyivindependent.com/speaker-johnson-likely-to-face-hurdles-upon-introducing-ukraine-aid-bill/
Quick Glance: House Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Difficult Task
- House Speaker Mike Johnson has been contemplating a funding package for over a month that would send desperately needed ammunition and weaponry to Ukraine.
- Johnson is facing dilemmas in Congress about how to handle funding for Ukraine and how decisively to act while his own leadership position is being threatened.
- There is growing support for the funding package proposed by Johnson, despite challenges from hardliners within the House party and concerns about Israel's offensive.
- The mood in Kyiv is tense as the city withstands missile attacks and awaits approval of aid from Washington.
Deputy PM: Ukraine to continue pushing for embargo on Russian grain imports to EU
kyivindependent.com/deputy-pm-ukraine-to-continue-pushing-for-embargo-on-russian-grain-imports-to-eu/
Opinion: Ukraine may have no choice but to lower its fighting age: Editor’s Note: Brian Bonner, the Kyiv Post’s chief editor from 2008-2021 ...
kyivindependent.com/opinion-ukraine-may-have-no-choice-but-to-lower-its-fighting-age/
Germany delivers tank ammunition, shells, drones, armored vehicles to Ukraine: Berlin announced on March 28 military delivery to Ukraine, which contains armored ...
kyivindependent.com/germany-sends-ukraine-another-military-supply-including-ammunition-for-leopard-tanks-artillery-shells-uavs/
Russia claims another suspect detained in connection with Moscow terrorist attack
kyivindependent.com/another-suspect-arrested-moscow/
PM Shmyhal arrives in Poland to meet Tusk, other Polish officials: The talks are expected to focus on Poland’s military aid for Ukraine, the situation at the ...
kyivindependent.com/pm-shmyhal-arrives-in-poland-to-meet-tusk-other-polish-officials/
Russian proxy: Russian warplane 'crashes' off Crimean coast: A Russian military plane crashed into the sea near occupied Crimea, the Russian-installed ...
kyivindependent.com/russian-proxy-russian-warplane-crashes-near-crimea/
Opinion: Defeatists will be on the wrong side of history: Over two years into Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the mood among Ukraine’s supporters is ...
kyivindependent.com/opinion-defeatists-will-be-on-the-wrong-side-of-history/
Russian attacks on Donetsk, Kherson oblasts kill 2, injure at least 3: Russian troops attacked the village of Drobysheve, the city of Mykolaivka in Donetsk ...
kyivindependent.com/russia-attacks-donetsk-and-kherson-oblasts-killing-2-injuring-at-least-3/
Ukraine, Poland ready to conclude agreement on joint border control: In the document published following the talks, the parties "confirmed their readiness ...
kyivindependent.com/poland-ukraine/
Security measures to be increased in Kyiv following missile strikes, threats of Russian saboteurs
kyivindependent.com/security-measures-to-be-increased-in-kyiv-following-missile-strikes-threats-of-russian-saboteurs/
Russia launches 28 drones at Ukraine overnight, at least 2 injured: Ukraine shot down 26 of 28 Shahed-type drones Russia launched overnight on March 28 from ...
kyivindependent.com/air-force-ukraine-downs-26-russian-drones/
Russian attacks against 3 Ukrainian regions kill 4, injure 9 over past day: Russian attacks against Ukraine’s Donetsk, Kherson, and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts over ...
kyivindependent.com/russian-attacks-against-3-ukrainian-regions-kill-4-injure-9-over-past-day/
Reuters: Losses of foreign firms who exited Russia surpass $107 billion: The exit measures implemented by the Russian government, combined with writedowns ...
kyivindependent.com/reuters-losses-of-foreign-firms-who-exited-russia-surpass-107-billion/
Opinion: Why ISIS attacked Russia and why Russia blames Ukraine: DOHA – The terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall concert venue in a Moscow suburb was no bolt ...
kyivindependent.com/opinion-why-isis-attacked-russia-and-why-russia-blames-ukraine/
Quick Glance: The remarkable evolution of ISIS-K's leader into a formidable group
- Sanaullah Ghafari, in his role as the leader of the Afghan branch of Islamic State, played a significant role in the transformation into an extremely menacing branch of the global Islamist network, capable of conducting operations far from their bases in the border regions of Afghanistan.
- The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the massacre at a concert hall near Moscow that resulted in the deaths of at least 137 people. U.S. officials indicated that the Afghan branch, Islamic State Khorasan (ISIS-K), was responsible.
- Ghafari has enhanced the group's strength through his firm ideology and notable attacks. He has made repeated attempts to target Russia in response to its involvement in the Syrian civil war, which contributed to defeating ISIS' regional operations.
- By using high-profile attacks as a tool for recruitment, the group has focused on ethnic Tajiks and Uzbeks in Central Asia. ISIS-K is planning to escalate its foreign operations, including attacks against the United States.
Estonian police arrest citizen who reported for Russian state media: Estonian police have arrested Svetlana Burceva, an Estonian citizen, for allegedly violating ...
kyivindependent.com/estonian-police-arrests-citizen-who-allegedly-reported-for-russian-state-media/
Bloomberg: US in talks with Turkey for more explosives to boost shell production: The U.S. is negotiating to increase purchases of explosives from Turkey to ...
kyivindependent.com/bloomberg-4/
EU ambassadors agree on 'new compromise' regarding extension of Ukraine trade deal
kyivindependent.com/eu-ambassadors-agree-on-new-compromise-to-extend-ukraine-trade-agreement/
Russia attacks 8 communities in Sumy Oblast: Russian forces attacked Sumy Oblast 179 times in 48 separate attacks throughout the day, the Sumy Oblast Military ...
kyivindependent.com/russia-attacks-8-communities-in-sumy-oblast-4/
Russian attacks on Dnipro hydroelectric plant caused $3.5 million in environmental damage
kyivindependent.com/russian-attacks-on-dnipro-hydroelectric-plant-caused-3-5-million-in-environmental-damage/
Poland doubles its contribution to Czech ammunition initiative for Kyiv: Poland has decided to double its donation to the Czech-led initiative to purchase ...
kyivindependent.com/poland-doubles-its-contribution-to-czech-ammunition-initiative-for-kyiv/
Zelensky visits Sumy Oblast, inspects fortifications: President Volodymyr Zelensky was briefed on the project for the construction of a platoon stronghold near ...
kyivindependent.com/zelensky-visits-sumy-oblast-inspects-fortifications/
Russia’s war effort may not be as formidable as it looks: Russia’s war machine has shown remarkable stamina despite the hundreds of thousands of troops it is ...
kyivindependent.com/russias-formidable-war-effort-has-shaky-foundations/
Ukraine war latest: Russia attacks civilians in Kharkiv; Zelensky inspects fortifications
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-march-27-2024/
General: Germany to hand over 10,000 artillery shells to Ukraine in coming days: Germany will hand over 10,000 artillery rounds from its own military stocks to ...
kyivindependent.com/german-general-germany-to-send-10-000-artillery-shells-to-ukraine-in-coming-days/
Defense Ministry list key points in updated mobilization bill: The draft law on mobilization, which is being amended by lawmakers, proposes to lower the ...
kyivindependent.com/defense-ministry-names-key-proposals-to-updated-mobilization-bill/
Samsung Pay will stop working with Russian Mir cards in April: The move was likely spurred by the announcement of new U.S. sanctions against the Russian National ...
kyivindependent.com/samsung-pay-will-stop-working-with-russian-mir-cards-in-april/
In Putin’s Russia, state violence is on full display: When the men accused of committing last week's terrorist attack in Moscow appeared in front of a ...
kyivindependent.com/in-putins-russia-state-violence-is-on-full-display/
Prague sanctions Medvedchuk over 'influence operations' in Czechia, EU: Fiala said that Viktor Medvedchuk and another sanction individual ...
kyivindependent.com/prague-sanctions-medvedchuk-over-influence-operations-in-czechia/
Mayor: Russian attack on Kharkiv residential area kills at least 1, injures 6: Russian troops attacked a residential neighborhood in Kharkiv on March 27 ...
kyivindependent.com/russian-attack-on-kharkiv-residential-area-results-into-casulaties-mayor-says/
Kyiv at risk of losing iconic market to development: Kyiv’s City Council canceled an auction for the capital's iconic Zhytniy Market after accusations that ...
kyivindependent.com/kyiv-at-risk-of-losing-iconic-market-to-development/
The Counteroffensive: Russia’s rising chemical weapons use in Ukraine: Editor’s Note: This article was published by the blog “The Counteroffensive with Tim Mak” ...
kyivindependent.com/the-counteroffensive/
UK defense secretary calls on Europe not to curb Ukrainian imports: U.K. Defense Secretary Grant Shapps urged Europe not to restrict imports from Ukraine ...
kyivindependent.com/uk-defense-secretary-calls-europe-not-to-curb-ukrainian-imports/
Opinion: Troops in Ukraine? France-Germany spat plays into Putin's hands: Whoever doubts that Europe is in danger of an ominous divergence on Russia and ...
kyivindependent.com/opinion-troops-in-ukraine-france-germany-spat-plays-into-putins-hands/
SBU: 2 alleged Russian agents caught helping FSB plan missile strikes in Kyiv and Odesa
kyivindependent.com/sbu-2-alleged-russian-agents-caught-helping-fsb-plan-missile-strikes-in-kyiv-and-odesa/
Partisans: Russia constructing barriers to prevent further strikes on Black Sea fleet
kyivindependent.com/partisans-russia-constructing-barriers-to-prevent-further-strikes-on-black-sea-fleet/
UK general admits military 'couldn't fight Russia for more than a couple of months'
kyivindependent.com/uk-general-admits-that-military-couldnt-fight-russia-for-more-than-a-couple-of-months/
Russian drones, artillery, missiles pound Kharkiv Oblast, injuring 4: Russia hit Kharkiv Oblast with cruise missiles, kamikaze drones, artillery ...
kyivindependent.com/russian-drones-artillery-missiles-pound-kharkiv-oblast-injuring-4/
Opinion: Russia's policy of torture on show in Moscow terror 'trial'
kyivindependent.com/opinion-russias-policy-of-torture-on-show-in-moscow-terror-trial/
Thousands of Hungarians protest against Orban following corruption leak scandal: Thousands of people gathered near the Hungarian parliament in Budapest on March ...
kyivindependent.com/thousands-of-hungarians-protest-against-orban-following-corruption-leak-scandal/
Bloomberg: Prague's ammunition initiative may supply 1.5 million shells to Ukraine, Czech FM says
kyivindependent.com/czech-fm-pragues-ammunition-initiative-may-supply-1-5-million-shells-to-ukraine/
US, South Korea launch task force to combat illegal shipment of oil to North Korea
kyivindependent.com/us-south-korea-launch-task-force-to-combat-illegal-shipment-of-oil-to-north-korea/
Ukraine to receive $1.5 billion development loan from World Bank: Ukraine will receive a $1.5 billion loan through the World Bank under its "Growth ...
kyivindependent.com/world-bank-approves-1-5-billion-development-policy-loan-for-ukraine/
Bloomberg: Macron seeking to convince Lula on Ukraine during Brazil trip: French President Emmanuel Macron is seeking to convince his Brazilian counterpart Luiz ...
kyivindependent.com/bloomberg-macron-seeking-to-convince-lula/
Fearing reprisals, Turkmenistan to repatriate students in Russia after terror attack
kyivindependent.com/fearing-reprisals-turkmenistan-to-repatriate-students-in-russia-after-terror-attack/
Moscow attack suspects' families interrogated by Russia in Tajikistan, interviewed by media
kyivindependent.com/moscow-attack-suspects-families-interrogated-by-russia-in-tajikistan-interviewed-by-media/
Reuters: Russia facing delays in oil payments from China, Turkey and UAE: Banks in China, the UAE, and Turkey have boosted sanctions compliance leading to ...
kyivindependent.com/reuters-russia-facing-delays-in-oil-payments-from-china-turkey-and-uae/
Defense Ministry establishes department for logistics planning: Ukraine's Defense Ministry established a new structural unit, the Logistics Support Planning ...
kyivindependent.com/ministry-of-defense-creates-new-structural-unit-logistics-planning-department/
Ukraine war latest: At least 32 Ukrainian POWs executed in Russian captivity during winter, UN says
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-march-26/
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