[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.] [@KyivIndependent](/creator/twitter/KyivIndependent) ""(Tomahawks) would definitely be a significant upgrade for Ukraines arsenal especially in terms of long-range strike capabilities" Federico Borsari a fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) told the Kyiv Independent"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947365547026342371) 2025-07-21 18:38:21 UTC 1.9M followers, 36.2K engagements "⚡Zelensky shouldn't target Moscow Trump says"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1945182506887569892) 2025-07-15 18:03:44 UTC 1.9M followers, 42.8K engagements "⚡Serbia signals possible sanctions on Russia if EU membership 'in sight.' Belgrade's decision not to join EU sanctions against Moscow reflects economic pragmatism rather than political alignment the Serbian European Integration Minister said"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948826399378473092) 2025-07-25 19:23:15 UTC 1.9M followers, 38.6K engagements "⚡ Update: Zelensky submits new bill restoring anti-graft agencies' independence after protests. President Volodymyr Zelensky submitted on July XX a new draft law aimed at restoring the independence of Ukraine's anti-corruption institutions"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948417103796621704) 2025-07-24 16:16:52 UTC 1.9M followers, 101.4K engagements "⚡ EU agrees on 'one of its strongest' Russia sanctions packages after Slovakia lifts veto. The agreement follows Slovakia's announcement that it is ready to back the package after blocking it six times"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1946098199606800658) 2025-07-18 06:42:22 UTC 1.9M followers, 52.2K engagements "⚡ Update: XX injured in Russias July XX strike on Kharkiv. The number of injured in a Russian attack on Kharkiv on July XX has risen to XX the regional prosecutor's office reported"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948398852878286925) 2025-07-24 15:04:20 UTC 1.9M followers, 30.9K engagements "⚡ Netherlands backs US plan to boost Ukraines air defenses with Patriots. The Netherlands will make a "significant contribution" to air defenses for Ukraine Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947529233410015499) 2025-07-22 05:28:47 UTC 1.9M followers, 52.3K engagements "These are the indicative estimates of Russias combat losses as of July XX according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1949000759036514616) 2025-07-26 06:56:06 UTC 1.9M followers, 21.5K engagements "As the country faces the return of hundreds of thousands of veterans and security challenges that need to be addressed private military companies may emerge as a potential answer"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1945375797885227511) 2025-07-16 06:51:48 UTC 1.9M followers, 32.2K engagements "These are the indicative estimates of Russias combat losses as of July XX according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1946471599244206545) 2025-07-19 07:26:07 UTC 1.9M followers, 50.3K engagements "President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that the purpose of the law dismantling Ukraine's anti-corruption infrastructure was to curtail Russian influence. However the law passed and signed on July XX does not have anything to do with Russian influence"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948073404709638322) 2025-07-23 17:31:07 UTC 1.9M followers, 44.8K engagements "⚡ Russia to spend $XXX trillion preparing for 'upcoming large-scale war' Ukraine's intel chief says. Moscow has launched its most ambitious weapons program since the collapse of the Soviet Union Kyrylo Budanov said"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947721279462609255) 2025-07-22 18:11:54 UTC 1.9M followers, 51.6K engagements "The European Union welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed push to bring Russia to the negotiating table EU Special Envoy Kaja Kallas told the Telegraph in an article published July XX adding that Washington's 50-day timeline is a "long time.""  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1944910015417962630) 2025-07-15 00:00:57 UTC 1.9M followers, 42.1K engagements "⚡Ukrainian hackers wipe databases at Russia's Gazprom in major cyberattack intelligence source says. The cyberattack allegedly destroyed large volumes of data and installed custom software designed to further damage the company's information systems"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1946156729382645951) 2025-07-18 10:34:56 UTC 1.9M followers, 43.5K engagements "⚡ BREAKING: US to hit Russia with tariffs if no Ukraine deal reached in XX days Trump says. "We're gonna be doing very severe tariffs if we don't have a deal in XX days. Tariffs that are about XXX% we call them secondary tariffs" Trump said"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1944779057964437581) 2025-07-14 15:20:34 UTC 1.9M followers, 108.5K engagements "⚡ Belgium-based holder of frozen Russian funds opposes expanding investment risk amid Ukraine aid push"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1945099380572242247) 2025-07-15 12:33:25 UTC 1.9M followers, 39K engagements "⚡ 'Agenda from our side is clear' Zelensky outlines X key priorities for potential next round of peace talks with Russia"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947319384000581748) 2025-07-21 15:34:55 UTC 1.9M followers, 38.2K engagements "Russian President Vladimir Putin is not worried about U.S. President Trump or his 50-day deadline for Russia and Ukraine to reach a ceasefire the Guardian reported on July XX citing unnamed Kremlin officials"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947836327765921848) 2025-07-23 01:49:04 UTC 1.9M followers, 39.8K engagements "After two days of talks and panel discussions in Rome at the fourth Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) there was one topic that stood out from the rest: critical minerals"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1944743744273592425) 2025-07-14 13:00:14 UTC 1.9M followers, 34K engagements "Speaking during the 29th Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said he reached the agreement with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a recent trip to Washington"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947299086266229099) 2025-07-21 14:14:15 UTC 1.9M followers, 34K engagements "⚡Azerbaijan to file international lawsuits against Russia over downed plane Aliyev says"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1946843381801374183) 2025-07-20 08:03:27 UTC 1.9M followers, 47.6K engagements "In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week the Kyiv Independents Anna Belokur breaks down the allegations launched against a prominent anti-corruption activist that many claim are politically motivated. Watch the full episode here:"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1946911759236837887) 2025-07-20 12:35:09 UTC 1.9M followers, 54.3K engagements "⚡ Musk ordered Starlink shutdown during Ukraine's 2022 Kherson counteroffensive Reuters reports. The move reportedly caused front-line units to lose connectivity disabling drones and disrupting artillery coordination"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948751240080306217) 2025-07-25 14:24:36 UTC 1.9M followers, 120.2K engagements "⚡ Germany sending Ukraine 8th IRIS-T air defense system here's what they can do. The IRIS-T is an integral part of Ukraine's layered air defense system which consists of multiple different systems most supplied by Western allies"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948684207842361745) 2025-07-25 09:58:14 UTC 1.9M followers, 35.6K engagements "Last week we warned of a coming anti-democratic backslide. Now we see it happening. A parliamentary vote led by Zelenskys lawmakers today took away the independence of Ukraines key anti-corruption bodies. Zelensky signed it into law the same day"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947759710569955348) 2025-07-22 20:44:37 UTC 1.9M followers, 89.4K engagements "⚡Moscow's 2022 'Teacher of the Year' killed while fighting in Ukraine Meduza reports. Gennady Starunov named Moscow's "Teacher of the Year" in 2022 was killed while serving in the Russian military during its invasion of Ukraine"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947437795032612894) 2025-07-21 23:25:26 UTC 1.9M followers, 43K engagements "⚡Kremlin expresses doubts over ZelenskyPutin meeting in next XX days. Dmitry Peskov's statement comes as the 50-day deadline approaches for U.S. President Donald Trump to potentially impose sanctions on Moscow if Russia fails to agree to a peace deal"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948737763852820635) 2025-07-25 13:31:03 UTC 1.9M followers, 42.1K engagements ""Power in Ukraine belongs to its people. Thats what our Constitution says. Thats what 18-year-olds are proving in squares across the country today" writes Toma Istomina deputy chief editor at the Kyiv Independent in this op-ed"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948449760333234557) 2025-07-24 18:26:37 UTC 1.9M followers, 41.2K engagements "While fighting a war of survival against Russia Ukraine must not turn into its authoritarian neighbor. As Ukraines main independent English-language media outlet we have a duty to acknowledge and expose this threat"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1944866349978734894) 2025-07-14 21:07:26 UTC 1.9M followers, 175.7K engagements "⚡ Russian Gazprom wins asset release in Dutch court after claims by Ukrainian companies Reuters reports"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948031050971484546) 2025-07-23 14:42:49 UTC 1.9M followers, 35.6K engagements "⚡First Australian Abrams tanks reach Ukraine after 9-month wait. The tanks were promised to Kyiv in October 2024 but delivery was reportedly delayed due to resistance from the U.S. The remaining tanks will arrive "in the coming months.""  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1946314440191688903) 2025-07-18 21:01:37 UTC 1.9M followers, 62.3K engagements "These are the indicative estimates of Russias combat losses as of July XX according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948258587148468733) 2025-07-24 05:46:58 UTC 1.9M followers, 46.5K engagements "The proposed legislation would grant the prosecutor general new powers over investigations led by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and cases led by the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947598536394059886) 2025-07-22 10:04:10 UTC 1.9M followers, 32.8K engagements "⚡ Ukraine Russia hold third round of peace talks in Istanbul"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948104056016105803) 2025-07-23 19:32:55 UTC 1.9M followers, 39K engagements "Ukraine's independent anti-corruption institutions had a rough Monday. Searches and charges against activists and those tasked with investigating high-level corruption come amid the government passing a bill that provides de facto amnesty for corruption"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947676879940685951) 2025-07-22 15:15:28 UTC 1.9M followers, 61.2K engagements "⚡Drones attack chemical plant in Russia's Stavropol Krai. The plant is located in Stavropol Krai a region in southern Russia that lies roughly XXX kilometers (155 miles) from the Ukrainian border"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948657419892019547) 2025-07-25 08:11:47 UTC 1.9M followers, 31K engagements "Ukraines drone makers and electronic warriors will soon be able to escape Russian bombing by moving to European factories teaching the EU their ways in the process"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947380790037205354) 2025-07-21 19:38:55 UTC 1.9M followers, 51.1K engagements "⚡ Ukraine's parliament to vote on bill destroying independence of key anti-corruption bodies"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947598459625767064) 2025-07-22 10:03:52 UTC 1.9M followers, 36.4K engagements "⚡ Update: Zelensky submits new bill restoring anti-graft agencies' independence after protests. President Volodymyr Zelensky submitted on July XX a new draft law aimed at preserving the independence of Ukraine's anti-corruption institutions"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948412179612385335) 2025-07-24 15:57:18 UTC 1.9M followers, 26.3K engagements "⚡Ukraine to secure $XXX billion in arbitration from Russian Gazprom Zelensky says"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1946929990374654428) 2025-07-20 13:47:36 UTC 1.9M followers, 66.3K engagements "⚡Update: Russian forces attack Kharkiv overnight targeting maternity hospital injuring patients. "Women in labor with children women after surgery. Fortunately there were no children among the victims" President Volodymyr Zelensky said"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1943597632045089259) 2025-07-11 09:06:00 UTC 1.9M followers, 34.9K engagements "⚡ North Korea to send up to 30000 more troops to aid Russia's war against Ukraine CNN reports"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1940388232350568801) 2025-07-02 12:32:59 UTC 1.9M followers, 234.6K engagements "⚡A new initiative will examine how the Ukrainian language describes foreign locations while at home with the aim of standardizing and promoting a Ukrainian spelling said Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1946584144869229023) 2025-07-19 14:53:20 UTC 1.9M followers, 45.7K engagements "In what could be one of the last visits by journalists to the city the Kyiv Independent spent XX hours in Pokrovsk embedded with a first-person view (FPV) drone team of Ukraines 68th Jaeger Brigade"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947368875475046487) 2025-07-21 18:51:34 UTC 1.9M followers, 43.5K engagements "⚡Russian Central Bank lowers interest rate from XX% to 18%. The Central Bank has kept raising the interest rate since September 2022 when it stood at 7.5%"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948734517964902716) 2025-07-25 13:18:09 UTC 1.9M followers, 29.5K engagements "⚡Europe is increasingly becoming dependent on Russian fertilizer as it previously did with Russian energy said Svein Tore Holsether the chief executive of fertilizer producer Yara International in an interview with FT published on April 30"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1785254195127345553) 2024-04-30 10:25:43 UTC 1.9M followers, 57.3K engagements "⚡Zelensky appoints delegation for peace talks with Russia in Istanbul hints at new POW swaps. The delegation will be led by Rustem Umerov and include representatives from Ukraine's intelligence the Foreign Ministry and the Presidential Office"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947605215265305086) 2025-07-22 10:30:42 UTC 1.9M followers, 34.1K engagements "⚡EU privately warns Ukraine anti-graft agencies law is a setback for membership talks media reports. The legislation pushed through by Zelensky's lawmakers on July XX "crossed red lines" for Brussels European Pravda reported citing EU sources"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948006235023782125) 2025-07-23 13:04:13 UTC 1.9M followers, 59K engagements "⚡Ukrainian MP businessman Yaroslav Rushchyshyn dies in motorcycle accident. Yaroslav Rushchyshyn a Ukrainian member of parliament entrepreneur and cultural figure died following a motorcycle accident his family confirmed to local media on July 25"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948518382674030870) 2025-07-24 22:59:18 UTC 1.9M followers, 36.4K engagements "⚡ Ukraine wants XX new Patriots but only has X secured Zelensky says. "I have officially received confirmation from Germany for two systems and from Norway for one" President Volodymyr Zelensky said"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948660710247969009) 2025-07-25 08:24:52 UTC 1.9M followers, 41.4K engagements "Protesters gathered in Ukrainian cities on July XX in response to a bill passed by Ukraine's parliament that strips anti-corruption bodies of their independence"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947736179471729022) 2025-07-22 19:11:07 UTC 1.9M followers, 70.6K engagements "⚡Finland bans Russians Belarusians from buying property over security concerns. A new Finnish law barring real estate purchases by Russian & Belarusian citizens took effect July XX as part of efforts to strengthen Finlands national security"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1945291609001595081) 2025-07-16 01:17:16 UTC 1.9M followers, 143.6K engagements "⚡US approves $XXX million in military sales to Ukraine for artillery air defense support. The U.S. State Department approved $330M in arms sales to Ukraine for artillery & air defense support officials said July 24"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948492986012369122) 2025-07-24 21:18:23 UTC 1.9M followers, 47K engagements "⚡ US general says NATO could seize Russia's Kaliningrad 'unheard of' fast. Allied capabilities now allow NATO to "take that (Kaliningrad) down from the ground" faster than ever before U.S. Army Europe and Africa commander General Chris Donahue said"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1945904291203396089) 2025-07-17 17:51:50 UTC 1.9M followers, 90.5K engagements "⚡Norway allocates $XXX million towards Ukraine's cyber defenses joins international cybersecurity mechanism"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1943863665565819300) 2025-07-12 02:43:07 UTC 1.9M followers, 65.2K engagements "⚡ Von der Leyen raises 'strong concerns' urges Zelensky to explain law weakening Ukraine's anti-graft bodies"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948044585180987678) 2025-07-23 15:36:36 UTC 1.9M followers, 35.9K engagements "Thousands of Ukrainians took to the streets following the parliament's hasty decision to crush the country's independent anti-corruption institutions"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947824408900309179) 2025-07-23 01:01:42 UTC 1.9M followers, 57.6K engagements "French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on July XX that French defense companies are eager to establish joint production with Ukrainian counterparts with a particular focus on drone manufacturing"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947478811341427135) 2025-07-22 02:08:25 UTC 1.9M followers, 42.4K engagements "These are the indicative estimates of Russias combat losses as of July XX according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1946071205523440123) 2025-07-18 04:55:06 UTC 1.9M followers, 47.6K engagements "⚡ Ukraine's central bank holds key rate at XXXX% lowers growth and inflation forecasts"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948410768111571027) 2025-07-24 15:51:41 UTC 1.9M followers, 37.6K engagements "⚡Minister proposes Ukrainian version of Trump's DOGE to 'reduce costs and evaluate efficiency'. Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced on July XX that he plans to create a Ukrainian counterpart to the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Fedorov who is also a deputy prime minister said on Threads that Ukraine needs such an agency "to urgently reduce costs and evaluate efficiency.""  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1946305149896376441) 2025-07-18 20:24:42 UTC 1.9M followers, 49.8K engagements "⚡ US senator Lindsey Graham criticises Zelensky's signing of anti-corruption law. Lindsey urged Kyiv to reconsider the law as "one of the most widely used talking points for ending support for Ukraine is that it was awash with corruption.""  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948343356343423364) 2025-07-24 11:23:49 UTC 1.9M followers, 38.7K engagements "These are the indicative estimates of Russias combat losses as of July XX according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1946813684040261767) 2025-07-20 06:05:26 UTC 1.9M followers, 56.2K engagements "⚡ Moldova's opposition forms pro-Russian bloc ahead of key parliamentary vote. This comes as Moldovan pro-Western President Maia Sandu seeks to preserve her parliamentary majority and advance Moldova's bid for EU accession"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947677516002456023) 2025-07-22 15:18:00 UTC 1.9M followers, 37K engagements "⚡Zelensky seeks $XX billion in Western aid to support military spending. President Volodymyr Zelensky said on July XX he is actively working with Western partners to secure $XX billion in annual assistance to support military spending. Ukraine needs to cover a $XX billion annual deficit while domestic military production namely missiles drones and electronic warfare systems requires $XX billion yearly to operate properly the president told journalists in Kyiv"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948817778221482412) 2025-07-25 18:49:00 UTC 1.9M followers, 41.9K engagements "⚡EU fails to approve new Russia sanctions as Slovakia holds up vote. "The government coalition rejects the imbecile proposal of the European Commission to stop the flow of Russian gas from 2028" Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1945210697190654007) 2025-07-15 19:55:45 UTC 1.9M followers, 42.3K engagements "⚡ Over half of MPs suspected by NABU backed law curbing anti-corruption agency's independence. The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) suspects XX sitting or former members of the current parliament of corruption"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948026886992597118) 2025-07-23 14:26:17 UTC 1.9M followers, 30.6K engagements "President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on July XX that Ukraine has proposed a new round of peace talks with Russia for next week"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947001777905131807) 2025-07-20 18:32:52 UTC 1.9M followers, 50.8K engagements "⚡ X killed XX injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day. Ukraine's Air Force said Russia launched XX drones overnight including Iranian-designed Shahed-type attack drones and fired four S-300/400 guided missiles"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1942497660541546812) 2025-07-08 08:15:06 UTC 1.9M followers, 34.7K engagements "U.S. President Donald Trump said during a briefing on July XX that his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky should not strike the Russian capital"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1945209286499373176) 2025-07-15 19:50:08 UTC 1.9M followers, 49.1K engagements "⚡ EU cuts next Ukraine Facility aid tranche over delayed reforms. Ukraine had aimed to receive XXX billion euros ($5.2 billion) in the fourth installment the largest so far but will instead receive XXXX billion euros ($3.5 billion)"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948786418186137852) 2025-07-25 16:44:23 UTC 1.9M followers, 40.5K engagements "⚡ Ukraine's ex-top general Zaluzhnyi warns war with Russia could last until 2034. "If we try to establish a ceasefire without building up our future defenses the war will drag on for many more years" former Commander-in-Chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi said"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948455188567654874) 2025-07-24 18:48:12 UTC 1.9M followers, 46.1K engagements "⚡Congressional sanctions on hold as Trump threatens Russia with 'severe' tariffs. Senate Majority Leader John Thune indicated on July XX that the Senate would likely delay advancing a significant package of sanctions targeting Russia's trading partners"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1944964110032191581) 2025-07-15 03:35:54 UTC 1.9M followers, 145.3K engagements "⚡Trump announces US-EU arms agreement including aid for Ukraine. The deal stipulates that the U.S. will deliver weapons to the EU which will handle distribution among member states with most of the arms expected to go to Ukraine"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948296225582702764) 2025-07-24 08:16:32 UTC 1.9M followers, 35.6K engagements "⚡ BREAKING: Ukraine's parliament passes bill destroying independence of key anti-corruption bodies. The bill was passed with the support of XXX lawmakers while XX voted against it and XX abstained"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947608265489092627) 2025-07-22 10:42:49 UTC 1.9M followers, 367.9K engagements "⚡Nations torn by infighting will lose Ukraine's military intelligence chief warns amid controversial law"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947859308894687315) 2025-07-23 03:20:23 UTC 1.9M followers, 77K engagements "⚡US threatens to shut off Starlink if Ukraine won't sign minerals deal sources tell Reuters. The U.S. first raised the prospect of shutting off Starlink service after Zelensky rejected the deal presented on Feb. 12"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1893175529995460774) 2025-02-22 05:46:34 UTC 1.9M followers, 31.5M engagements "Trump's position on Ukraine and his support for the country's fight against Russia's full-scale invasion has been a rollercoaster ride yet there are signs that Kyiv is currently at an all-time high point of his presidency"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1942940519983640876) 2025-07-09 13:34:52 UTC 1.9M followers, 31.7K engagements "In this edition: thePrague-domiciled conglomerate Colt CZ has set up assembly of its Bren X assault rifles inside Ukraine with its head telling the Kyiv Independent that the companys goal is to get rid of Ukrainian dependence on Soviet weapons"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1899910004452307221) 2025-03-12 19:46:58 UTC 1.9M followers, 41.8K engagements "Over the next five to XX years the FF Venture Capital will invest in 15-20 early-stage startups founded by Ukrainian entrepreneurs or employing Ukrainian refugees"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1570458913073500162) 2022-09-15 17:05:57 UTC 1.9M followers, XXX engagements "⚡Third round of Ukraine-Russia peace talks set for July XX Zelensky says. Zelensky earlier noted that the meeting would focus on three key issues: the return of prisoners of war the return of abducted children and preparations for a leaders' summit"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947358832184758541) 2025-07-21 18:11:40 UTC 1.9M followers, 33.8K engagements "These are the indicative estimates of Russias combat losses as of July XX according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947171339476914415) 2025-07-21 05:46:38 UTC 1.9M followers, 49.8K engagements "⚡Putin grants Belarusians residing in Russia right to vote run in local elections. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law on July XX that grants Belarusian citizens permanently residing in Russia the right to vote and run in local elections"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948245524303253649) 2025-07-24 04:55:04 UTC 1.9M followers, 46.5K engagements "⚡Russia attacks Sumy Oblast with drones injures XX including 5-year-old child. Russian forces launched a drone strike on Ukraine's northeastern Sumy Oblast on July XX injuring XX people including a 5-year-old boy local officials said"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947413239303753990) 2025-07-21 21:47:52 UTC 1.9M followers, 44.7K engagements "⚡'Our goals are clear' Kremlin unwilling to compromise on demands ahead of proposed 3rd round of peace talks"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1946971217547649222) 2025-07-20 16:31:25 UTC 1.9M followers, 51.8K engagements "⚡ US Germany agree to deliver X Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947299069690364150) 2025-07-21 14:14:11 UTC 1.9M followers, 58.4K engagements "Ukraine faced a watershed moment on July XX as the president signed a bill that effectively eliminates the independence of the countrys two key anti-corruption institutions. We sat down with a member of President Zelenskys faction who opposed the bill"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948050859469746212) 2025-07-23 16:01:32 UTC 1.9M followers, 50.4K engagements "The OECD reportedly warned that the bill threatens the independence of anti-corruption agencies and could undermine Kyiv's credibility among foreign partners. This could negatively impact defense investment and reconstruction financing"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947951008354545912) 2025-07-23 09:24:46 UTC 1.9M followers, 34.3K engagements "⚡Update: Erdogan says he will speak with Trump to arrange talks between Putin Zelensky in Istanbul. Turkish media earlier reported that Erdogan was arranging a meeting between Putin and Trump but the president's office clarified his remarks"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948890945371652599) 2025-07-25 23:39:44 UTC 1.9M followers, 37.1K engagements "⚡Ukraine proposes peace talks with Russia next week Zelensky says. President Zelensky said on July XX that Ukraine proposed new peace talks w/ Russia for next week & is ready for high-level discussions"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1946629887348851158) 2025-07-19 17:55:06 UTC 1.9M followers, 50.5K engagements "The package targets XXX vessels of Russia's shadow fleet the Russian banking system Nord Stream pipelines and lowers the price cap on Russian crude oil"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1946103486954827897) 2025-07-18 07:03:22 UTC 1.9M followers, 35.5K engagements "These are the indicative estimates of Russias combat losses as of July XX according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947528291830927829) 2025-07-22 05:25:02 UTC 1.9M followers, 49.5K engagements "After holding firm against enemy attacks for the better part of the year one of Ukraine's great "fortress cities" is at risk of being cut off by recent Russian advances"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947368878243278991) 2025-07-21 18:51:35 UTC 1.9M followers, 38.9K engagements "⚡ Zelensky sets 1000-daily interceptor drones goal amid surging Russian attacks. Interceptors are designed to detect track and neutralize other drones or aerial threats"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948789672211010009) 2025-07-25 16:57:19 UTC 1.9M followers, 33.6K engagements "Ukraine has brought home a group of soldiers released from Russian captivity President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on July XX marking yet another in a recent series of exchanges with Moscow"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948110267411509278) 2025-07-23 19:57:36 UTC 1.9M followers, 35.9K engagements "Trump threatens Russia with "severe" tariffs if no Ukraine deal reached in XX days; Some Patriot air defense systems and missiles may arrive in Ukraine "within days" Trump says; and more"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1944847512323698890) 2025-07-14 19:52:35 UTC 1.9M followers, 43.4K engagements "Ukraine's largest music event the Atlas Festival took place in Kyiv over the weekend. The Finnish group The Rasmus performed marking the first time a prominent international band performed in Kyiv over the last three and a half years"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947204474952389083) 2025-07-21 07:58:18 UTC 1.9M followers, 43.3K engagements "⚡ US urges Europe to join potential secondary tariffs on Russian oil. "I urge our European allies who have talked a big game to follow us if we implement these secondary tariffs" U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947327536121168190) 2025-07-21 16:07:18 UTC 1.9M followers, 146.8K engagements "⚡ Erdogan says he will speak with Trump Putin to bring them to talks in Istanbul. "This week by holding talks with Putin and Trump we will strive to see if we can bring these leaders together in Istanbul" Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948769964380319909) 2025-07-25 15:39:00 UTC 1.9M followers, 36.4K engagements "Ukrainian society sounded a code red for the country's democracy on July XX as the final votes were tallied on a bill in Ukraine's parliament that strips independence from anti-corruption bodies"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947741586303160656) 2025-07-22 19:32:36 UTC 1.9M followers, 41.1K engagements "⚡ Kyiv Independent suffers DDoS attack after publishing criticism of anti-corruption rollback"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948051834070839520) 2025-07-23 16:05:24 UTC 1.9M followers, 34.8K engagements "Ukrainians have reacted with fury to President Volodymyr Zelensky's latest evening address on July XX during which he confirmed he had signed a controversial bill that curtails the independence of Ukraines key anti-corruption institutions"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948068665821118532) 2025-07-23 17:12:17 UTC 1.9M followers, 42.7K engagements "⚡Ukrainian company unveils new 'Darts' twin-engine strike drone. A twin-engine drone capable of carrying of over XX kilograms produced by "Darts" is now being provided to Ukraine's army in small quantities a company representative said on July 18"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1946404683561435176) 2025-07-19 03:00:13 UTC 1.9M followers, 49.2K engagements "Since the start of Russias war against Ukraine in 2014 Ukrainians in the occupied territories have been subject to illegal detentions brutal interrogations convictions in an unrecognized legal system and torture"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948101606706221554) 2025-07-23 19:23:11 UTC 1.9M followers, 35.3K engagements "⚡Russia attacks Ukrainian cities with ballistic missiles overnight. Explosions rocked Kharkiv Kamianske and Dnipro as Russia launched waves of missiles drones and guided aerial bombs overnight on July 26"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948891067056881988) 2025-07-25 23:40:13 UTC 1.9M followers, 36.2K engagements "⚡Germany denies knowledge of Patriot missiles en route Ukraine contradicting Trump's claim. "I cannot confirm that anything is currently on the way. That is not known to me" a spokesperson for the German Defense Ministry said according to SRF"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1945728319053578457) 2025-07-17 06:12:35 UTC 1.9M followers, 57.6K engagements "These are the indicative estimates of Russias combat losses as of July XX according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947904560187822524) 2025-07-23 06:20:12 UTC 1.9M followers, 43.7K engagements "⚡Russia's 'largest and most secret' drone factory showcased in Kremlin-media propaganda video. "This is the largest such plant in the world and the most secret" Timur Shagivaliev CEO of the Alabuga Special Economic Zone said"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947251766195634240) 2025-07-21 11:06:13 UTC 1.9M followers, 65.6K engagements "⚡French army chief says France faces Russia as 'main enemy in Europe' amid rising threats. The head of the French army attributed Russia's view of Paris as a primary adversary largely to France's support for Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1944144072475914334) 2025-07-12 21:17:21 UTC 1.9M followers, 47K engagements "The Kremlin's grip on the Russian elite appears to be closing ever tighter as two major figures of Russian business and security structures were detained in the past few days"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1942990468876317003) 2025-07-09 16:53:21 UTC 1.9M followers, 44.8K engagements "The weapons for Ukraine rumor mill went into overdrive this week when it was reported that U.S. President Donald Trump was considering supplying Kyiv with Tomahawk cruise missiles which analysts say could be a significant upgrade for Ukraines arsenal"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1946924714858795066) 2025-07-20 13:26:38 UTC 1.9M followers, 62.4K engagements "⚡'He sees Trump as emotional and susceptible to influence' Putin not worried about 50-day ceasefire deadline Guardian reports"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947836242118254967) 2025-07-23 01:48:43 UTC 1.9M followers, 50.1K engagements "⚡3 killed XX injured in Russian strikes across Ukraine including child killed in Kramatorsk bomb attack. Russian forces launched XX Shahed-type attack drones and other drones overnight Ukraine's Air Force said"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947565824966799701) 2025-07-22 07:54:11 UTC 1.9M followers, 32.5K engagements "Ukraine's National Bank held its benchmark interest rate unchanged at XXXX% while revising down economic projections citing war-related damage and weaker harvests the bank said on July 24"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948410802911805806) 2025-07-24 15:51:49 UTC 1.9M followers, 31.9K engagements "⚡'There should have been a dialogue' Zelensky on controversial Ukrainian law that sparked protests. President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed criticism of the controversial new law that strips Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies of independence"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948665366390915521) 2025-07-25 08:43:22 UTC 1.9M followers, 31.2K engagements "⚡US China argue over Ukraine at United Nations Reuters reports. The U.S. on July XX urged China to stop enabling Russia's war in Ukraine during a UN Security Council meeting prompting a sharp rebuke from Beijing"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948936964448620861) 2025-07-26 02:42:36 UTC 1.9M followers, 39K engagements "⚡ Russia's VTB Bank has opened applications for preferential mortgages in the Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine's Luhansk and Donetsk oblasts Interfax reported on Oct. 30"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1851630416144318611) 2024-10-30 14:21:07 UTC 1.9M followers, 41.1K engagements "⚡ One killed XX injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day. The Ukrainian Air Force said Russia launched XXX aerial threats overnight including XXX Shahed drones and various types of missiles including Kinzhal Kalibr and Kh-101"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947204067224133851) 2025-07-21 07:56:41 UTC 1.9M followers, 35.5K engagements "⚡ Orban offers Ukraine 'strategic cooperation' claims EU accession would 'drag the war' into Europe. Prime Minister Viktor Orban described Hungary's proposed partnership as "pragmatic flexible and rooted in mutual interest.""  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1949017144085123448) 2025-07-26 08:01:12 UTC 1.9M followers, 13.8K engagements "⚡US approves possible $XXX million support package for Ukraines air defense system. The package will include five-ton cargo trucks spare parts and the refurbishment and overhaul of air defense fire units"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948131863647977506) 2025-07-23 21:23:25 UTC 1.9M followers, 43.3K engagements "⚡Ukrainian military releases footage of Russian troops killing civilian in Donetsk Oblast and Ukraine's retaliation. The 63rd Brigade recorded the shooting and their subsequent retaliation against the three Russian soldiers involved in the murder"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947768293735207298) 2025-07-22 21:18:43 UTC 1.9M followers, 43.9K engagements "The Ukrainian parliament is set to vote on a bill on July XX that could effectively destroy the independence of Ukraine's two key anti-corruption institutions opposition lawmakers and anti-corruption watchdogs warned"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947598506577084738) 2025-07-22 10:04:03 UTC 1.9M followers, 33.2K engagements "These are the indicative estimates of Russias combat losses as of July XX according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1943193040933294299) 2025-07-10 06:18:18 UTC 1.9M followers, 43.1K engagements "⚡'I'm ready to fight' Ukraine's rejected nominee for economic crimes bureau calls government decision 'unlawful.' Anti-corruption detective Oleksandr Tsyvinsky says the gov't used "manipulative" security concerns to block his nomination"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947402020618420582) 2025-07-21 21:03:17 UTC 1.9M followers, 44.1K engagements "⚡Fire engulfs iconic Odesa market amid Russian attack. A Russian drone attack on Odesa damaged residential buildings a gas station and the city's Pryvoz market overnight on July 24"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948234530092888306) 2025-07-24 04:11:23 UTC 1.9M followers, 46.9K engagements "A Dutch court overturned seizure orders on Russian energy giant Gazprom's local assets which had been imposed following lawsuits filed by two Ukrainian companies Reuters reports on July XX citing a published ruling on the court's website"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948031080897941908) 2025-07-23 14:42:57 UTC 1.9M followers, 31.9K engagements "These are the indicative estimates of Russias combat losses as of July XX according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1945723255584686453) 2025-07-17 05:52:28 UTC 1.9M followers, 43.9K engagements "⚡'Veto the law' Protests held across Ukraine after parliament passes bill weakening anti-corruption institutions. Demonstrators gathered in Kyiv Lviv Dnipro and Odesa to oppose the legislation"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947734472251605378) 2025-07-22 19:04:19 UTC 1.9M followers, 40.6K engagements "⚡Update: Russia bombards Kyiv with drone missile strikes killing X injuring X. Image source: State Emergency Service / Telegram"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947145878998851956) 2025-07-21 04:05:28 UTC 1.9M followers, 42.9K engagements "Around 23000 civilians including XXX children remain in active combat zones across Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast Dmytro Petlin who heads the department of civil protection of the local military administration said on July 24"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948611513423724959) 2025-07-25 05:09:22 UTC 1.9M followers, 38.6K engagements "⚡'We all hear what society is saying' Zelensky vows anti-corruption plan within X weeks amid backlash over controversial bill"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947974754079543679) 2025-07-23 10:59:07 UTC 1.9M followers, 38.9K engagements "⚡EU considering proposals to speed Russian gas phaseout by X year Reuters reports. EU states will not likely agree to push the ban up a year but officials could use the demand as leverage in the upcoming negotiations European diplomats told Reuters"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948859882683466018) 2025-07-25 21:36:18 UTC 1.9M followers, 39.7K engagements "⚡ Belarus threatens to shift Zapad-2025 military drills closer to NATO border"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948085046872519098) 2025-07-23 18:17:23 UTC 1.9M followers, 39.3K engagements "⚡Ukraine loses French-made Mirage 2000 fighter jet to reported technical failure. The pilot safely ejected from the aircraft and is now in stable condition the Air Force said. A special commission has been appointed to investigate the incident"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947818663182274848) 2025-07-23 00:38:52 UTC 1.9M followers, 37.4K engagements "On July 2223 thousands of Ukrainians held major anti-government protests urging Zelensky to veto a bill weakening anti-corruption reforms.The far-right U.S. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene falsely claims they opposed the lack of a peace deal"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948106267144393192) 2025-07-23 19:41:42 UTC 1.9M followers, 40K engagements "⚡Zelensky vows to submit bill restoring anti-graft agencies' independence on July XX. Volodymyr Zelensky claimed the new bill is intended to safeguard the independence of anti-corruption institutions and protect the legal system from Russian influence"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948359350927466728) 2025-07-24 12:27:22 UTC 1.9M followers, 36.2K engagements "⚡North Korea supplied Russia with XX million rounds of 152mm shells South Korean intelligence estimates. The report estimated that North Korea could have provided Russia with around 28000 containers containing weapons and artillery shells to date"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1944327631207330155) 2025-07-13 09:26:45 UTC 1.9M followers, 52.9K engagements "⚡Germany's Merz says Ukraine unlikely to join EU before 2034. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on July XX that Ukraine is unlikely to join the European Union before the end of the bloc's next budget cycle in 2034 Reuters reported. Speaking after a meeting with Romanian President Nicusor Dan Merz said Germany's priority is to end Russia's war against Ukraine and focus on the country's long-term reconstruction"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1946289050769309907) 2025-07-18 19:20:44 UTC 1.9M followers, 83.4K engagements "⚡Russia aims to launch 2000 drones towards Ukraine at once German general says"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1946777520742842472) 2025-07-20 03:41:44 UTC 1.9M followers, 73K engagements "⚡UK to pay for EU defense fund access amidst growing Russia threat FT reports. The fund forms part of a broader EU effort to mobilize XXX billion euros ($864 billion) in new defense spending by 2030 driven by the growing threat from Russia"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947521151896350793) 2025-07-22 04:56:40 UTC 1.9M followers, 39.9K engagements "Russian President Vladimir Putin told U.S. President Donald Trump that Moscow intended to continue offensive operations until it secured the full administrative borders of occupied Ukrainian regions"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1944646030101717460) 2025-07-14 06:31:58 UTC 1.9M followers, 40.1K engagements "⚡BREAKING: Zelensky signs law destroying independence of Ukraine's key anti-corruption bodies. President Zelensky approved the law on July XX despite large-scale protests against the law which critics say undermines years of pro-democracy reforms"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947756081918210099) 2025-07-22 20:30:12 UTC 1.9M followers, 78.9K engagements "⚡Norway to deploy F-35 fighter jets to Poland to protect Ukrainian aid hub. "We are helping ensure that support to Ukraine reaches its destination and that Ukraine can continue its fight for freedom" Norwegian Defense Minister Tore Sandvik said"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1939781330364923962) 2025-06-30 20:21:23 UTC 1.9M followers, 94.5K engagements "Ukraine faced a watershed moment on July XX as parliament passed and the president signed a bill that effectively eliminates the independence of the country's anti-corruption institutions"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947798253073789246) 2025-07-22 23:17:46 UTC 1.9M followers, 53.7K engagements "⚡Ukrainian drones reportedly target Moscow St. Petersburg amid wider strikes"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1945678611736142122) 2025-07-17 02:55:04 UTC 1.9M followers, 102.1K engagements "⚡ Ukrainian robotics company Tencore raises $XXX million in one of the largest known investments. MITS Capital has invested $XXXX million in Tencore a Ukrainian company that manufactures military robots deployed on the front lines against Russia"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1943634221878145496) 2025-07-11 11:31:24 UTC 1.9M followers, 43K engagements "⚡Ukrainian military confirms liberation of Storozheve Donetsk Oblast. Ukraine's forces have liberated the village of Storozheve three kilometers south of Velyka Novosilka in Donetsk Oblast the Tavriisk defense forces' press center reported on June"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1668140829993582592) 2023-06-12 06:19:01 UTC 1.9M followers, 799.1K engagements "⚡Norway to increase aid for Ukraine to $XXX billion in 2025. Norway's parliamentary leaders agreed on March X to increase aid for Ukraine by XX billion Norwegian krone ($4.6 billion) to a total of XX billion Norwegian krone ($7.8 billion) in 2025"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1897840298413224198) 2025-03-07 02:42:41 UTC 1.9M followers, 50.3K engagements "After massive nationwide protests and fierce international criticism Zelensky has proposed a new bill to restore the independence of Ukraine's anti-corruption authorities. With the new bill now awaiting a vote heres what to look for next"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948794654562156676) 2025-07-25 17:17:07 UTC 1.9M followers, 36.1K engagements "⚡'Everything needs to be cleansed' Zelensky defends law dismantling anti-corruption bodies amid mass protests. "The anti-corruption infrastructure will work. Only without Russian influence everything needs to be cleansed of this.""  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947790006677917966) 2025-07-22 22:45:00 UTC 1.9M followers, 41.6K engagements "Oleksandr Usyk retained his heavyweight title with a dominant fifth-round knockout of Daniel Dubois on July XX. Following the fight Usyk who hails from Crimea dedicated his victory "to all the people of the world" and expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Ukrainian soldiers defending his homeland from Russia's invasion. Video: MeGoGo Sport UA"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1946870339692065006) 2025-07-20 09:50:34 UTC 1.9M followers, 44.4K engagements "⚡ Russia must pay at least XXX billion euros in compensation to Ukraine Germany's Merz says"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1943599654098112654) 2025-07-11 09:14:02 UTC 1.9M followers, 53.8K engagements "⚡'Your move Mr. President' XX Ukrainian lawmakers submit bill to safeguard independence of anti-corruption bodies. Forty-eight MPs from various factions have registered a new bill in the Verkhovna Rada Ukraine's parliament"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948317672757711322) 2025-07-24 09:41:45 UTC 1.9M followers, 51K engagements "⚡US-Ukraine minerals fund looks for manager as critical resources deal advances. The U.S. governments development finance agency has started looking for a company to manage a joint U.S.-Ukraine investment fund Ukraines Economy Ministry said July 15"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1945227157585772753) 2025-07-15 21:01:09 UTC 1.9M followers, 66.3K engagements "⚡Russian strikes killed at least seven people and injured XX others in multiple regions over the past XX hours Ukrainian regional authorities said on July 19"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1946488984600764778) 2025-07-19 08:35:12 UTC 1.9M followers, 39.2K engagements "Ukraines Western allies have imposed sweeping sanctions on Russia since its full-scale war but its economy has not crashed yet why The Kyiv Independent breaks down misconceptions of sanctions and what is happening with the Russian war economy today"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948751100657414211) 2025-07-25 14:24:03 UTC 1.9M followers, 46.2K engagements "The attack followed the publication of a critical editorial and in-depth coverage of the government's push to expand the prosecutor general's control over key anti-corruption agencies"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948051854635462863) 2025-07-23 16:05:29 UTC 1.9M followers, 30.7K engagements "⚡'They have to be able to defend themselves' Trump confirms additional weapons shipments to Ukraine criticizes Putin"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1942393800195813867) 2025-07-08 01:22:24 UTC 1.9M followers, 54.2K engagements "⚡Ukrainian fencer Vlada Kharkova wins gold in 2025 World Championship. Vlada Kharkova won the individual gold medal at the Fencing World Championship in Tbilisi Georgia on July 23"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948215437205938294) 2025-07-24 02:55:30 UTC 1.9M followers, 39.1K engagements "Ukraine has secured three new Patriot air defense systems; U.S. President Donald Trump signaled on July XX that secondary sanctions against Russia could be imposed earlier than the 50-day deadline; and more"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948823335728496743) 2025-07-25 19:11:05 UTC 1.9M followers, 37.4K engagements "⚡Germany to supply Ukraine with long-range missiles 'very soon' Merz says. Germany will provide Ukraine with new long-range missiles "very shortly very soon" German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on July XX not naming the weapons being supplied"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1945941447422677427) 2025-07-17 20:19:29 UTC 1.9M followers, 120K engagements "Ukraine's largest music event the Atlas Festival took place in Kyiv over the weekend. This is the second time the festival has been held during Russia's full-scale invasion"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947364005086921015) 2025-07-21 18:32:13 UTC 1.9M followers, 40.1K engagements "⚡ Wagner mercenary who trained Russian boxing champion fought in Ukraine was killed in Mali intelligence source says"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1946129558572277933) 2025-07-18 08:46:58 UTC 1.9M followers, 44.4K engagements "⚡Ukrainian boxer Usyk defeats Dubois retains world heavyweight championship. Oleksandr Usyk retained his heavyweight title and preserved his unbeaten record with a commanding fifth-round knockout of Daniel Dubois on July XX at Wembley Stadium"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1946703114620318118) 2025-07-19 22:46:05 UTC 1.9M followers, 60.9K engagements "⚡ US NATO ambassador warns China over 'subsidizing' Russia's war in Ukraine. "I think they need to be called out for their subsidizing this killing that is happening on the battlefields in Ukraine" U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947712321037512983) 2025-07-22 17:36:18 UTC 1.9M followers, 39K engagements "⚡US re-routing Patriots to fast-track air defenses to Ukraine WSJ reports. The U.S. will send its next Patriot system to Germany rather than Switzerland in order to speed up Berlin's shipment of two Patriot batteries to Ukraine officials said"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1946337873222848963) 2025-07-18 22:34:44 UTC 1.9M followers, 54.8K engagements "Beijing is reportedly circumventing Western sanctions by discreetly shipping Chinese-made drone engines to a Russian manufacturer; Ursula von der Leyen urged China to leverage its close ties with Putin to help advance peace talks with Ukraine; and more"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948471803195650129) 2025-07-24 19:54:13 UTC 1.9M followers, 43.4K engagements "⚡Russian attacks kill X injure XX across Ukraine over past day cause blackouts. Russia launched XX drones from multiple directions overnight. Air defenses shot down XX drones and XX were lost or intercepted by electronic warfare the Air Force said"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947946405882192004) 2025-07-23 09:06:28 UTC 1.9M followers, 32.3K engagements "⚡ In latest sign of Russian economy woes Kamaz truck company cuts working week due to market collapse. More than 30000 imported trucks now sit unsold in warehouses the company said"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1948720697649307691) 2025-07-25 12:23:14 UTC 1.9M followers, 40.4K engagements "⚡France Italy reportedly opt out of US-NATO arms deal for Ukraine. France declined to join the plan because of Macron's push for European nations to strengthen their own defense industries by purchasing domestically produced arms Politico reported"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1945408649221878139) 2025-07-16 09:02:20 UTC 1.9M followers, 115K engagements ""We see what people expect from state institutions ensured justice and the effective functioning of each institution" President Volodymyr Zelensky said"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947974817082417212) 2025-07-23 10:59:22 UTC 1.9M followers, 31.6K engagements "⚡ Russia suffered 80000 casualties during Kursk incursion Ukraine's military chief says. Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi did not reveal Ukraine's casualties in Kursk Oblast but said Russia's losses were significantly greater"  [@KyivIndependent](/creator/x/KyivIndependent) on [X](/post/tweet/1947977025370628607) 2025-07-23 11:08:09 UTC 1.9M followers, 52.2K engagements
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""(Tomahawks) would definitely be a significant upgrade for Ukraines arsenal especially in terms of long-range strike capabilities" Federico Borsari a fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) told the Kyiv Independent"
@KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-21 18:38:21 UTC 1.9M followers, 36.2K engagements
"⚡Zelensky shouldn't target Moscow Trump says" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-15 18:03:44 UTC 1.9M followers, 42.8K engagements
"⚡Serbia signals possible sanctions on Russia if EU membership 'in sight.' Belgrade's decision not to join EU sanctions against Moscow reflects economic pragmatism rather than political alignment the Serbian European Integration Minister said" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-25 19:23:15 UTC 1.9M followers, 38.6K engagements
"⚡ Update: Zelensky submits new bill restoring anti-graft agencies' independence after protests. President Volodymyr Zelensky submitted on July XX a new draft law aimed at restoring the independence of Ukraine's anti-corruption institutions" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-24 16:16:52 UTC 1.9M followers, 101.4K engagements
"⚡ EU agrees on 'one of its strongest' Russia sanctions packages after Slovakia lifts veto. The agreement follows Slovakia's announcement that it is ready to back the package after blocking it six times" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-18 06:42:22 UTC 1.9M followers, 52.2K engagements
"⚡ Update: XX injured in Russias July XX strike on Kharkiv. The number of injured in a Russian attack on Kharkiv on July XX has risen to XX the regional prosecutor's office reported" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-24 15:04:20 UTC 1.9M followers, 30.9K engagements
"⚡ Netherlands backs US plan to boost Ukraines air defenses with Patriots. The Netherlands will make a "significant contribution" to air defenses for Ukraine Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-22 05:28:47 UTC 1.9M followers, 52.3K engagements
"These are the indicative estimates of Russias combat losses as of July XX according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-26 06:56:06 UTC 1.9M followers, 21.5K engagements
"As the country faces the return of hundreds of thousands of veterans and security challenges that need to be addressed private military companies may emerge as a potential answer" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-16 06:51:48 UTC 1.9M followers, 32.2K engagements
"These are the indicative estimates of Russias combat losses as of July XX according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-19 07:26:07 UTC 1.9M followers, 50.3K engagements
"President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that the purpose of the law dismantling Ukraine's anti-corruption infrastructure was to curtail Russian influence. However the law passed and signed on July XX does not have anything to do with Russian influence" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-23 17:31:07 UTC 1.9M followers, 44.8K engagements
"⚡ Russia to spend $XXX trillion preparing for 'upcoming large-scale war' Ukraine's intel chief says. Moscow has launched its most ambitious weapons program since the collapse of the Soviet Union Kyrylo Budanov said" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-22 18:11:54 UTC 1.9M followers, 51.6K engagements
"The European Union welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed push to bring Russia to the negotiating table EU Special Envoy Kaja Kallas told the Telegraph in an article published July XX adding that Washington's 50-day timeline is a "long time."" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-15 00:00:57 UTC 1.9M followers, 42.1K engagements
"⚡Ukrainian hackers wipe databases at Russia's Gazprom in major cyberattack intelligence source says. The cyberattack allegedly destroyed large volumes of data and installed custom software designed to further damage the company's information systems" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-18 10:34:56 UTC 1.9M followers, 43.5K engagements
"⚡ BREAKING: US to hit Russia with tariffs if no Ukraine deal reached in XX days Trump says. "We're gonna be doing very severe tariffs if we don't have a deal in XX days. Tariffs that are about XXX% we call them secondary tariffs" Trump said" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-14 15:20:34 UTC 1.9M followers, 108.5K engagements
"⚡ Belgium-based holder of frozen Russian funds opposes expanding investment risk amid Ukraine aid push" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-15 12:33:25 UTC 1.9M followers, 39K engagements
"⚡ 'Agenda from our side is clear' Zelensky outlines X key priorities for potential next round of peace talks with Russia" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-21 15:34:55 UTC 1.9M followers, 38.2K engagements
"Russian President Vladimir Putin is not worried about U.S. President Trump or his 50-day deadline for Russia and Ukraine to reach a ceasefire the Guardian reported on July XX citing unnamed Kremlin officials" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-23 01:49:04 UTC 1.9M followers, 39.8K engagements
"After two days of talks and panel discussions in Rome at the fourth Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) there was one topic that stood out from the rest: critical minerals" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-14 13:00:14 UTC 1.9M followers, 34K engagements
"Speaking during the 29th Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said he reached the agreement with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a recent trip to Washington" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-21 14:14:15 UTC 1.9M followers, 34K engagements
"⚡Azerbaijan to file international lawsuits against Russia over downed plane Aliyev says" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-20 08:03:27 UTC 1.9M followers, 47.6K engagements
"In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week the Kyiv Independents Anna Belokur breaks down the allegations launched against a prominent anti-corruption activist that many claim are politically motivated. Watch the full episode here:" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-20 12:35:09 UTC 1.9M followers, 54.3K engagements
"⚡ Musk ordered Starlink shutdown during Ukraine's 2022 Kherson counteroffensive Reuters reports. The move reportedly caused front-line units to lose connectivity disabling drones and disrupting artillery coordination" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-25 14:24:36 UTC 1.9M followers, 120.2K engagements
"⚡ Germany sending Ukraine 8th IRIS-T air defense system here's what they can do. The IRIS-T is an integral part of Ukraine's layered air defense system which consists of multiple different systems most supplied by Western allies" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-25 09:58:14 UTC 1.9M followers, 35.6K engagements
"Last week we warned of a coming anti-democratic backslide. Now we see it happening. A parliamentary vote led by Zelenskys lawmakers today took away the independence of Ukraines key anti-corruption bodies. Zelensky signed it into law the same day" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-22 20:44:37 UTC 1.9M followers, 89.4K engagements
"⚡Moscow's 2022 'Teacher of the Year' killed while fighting in Ukraine Meduza reports. Gennady Starunov named Moscow's "Teacher of the Year" in 2022 was killed while serving in the Russian military during its invasion of Ukraine" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-21 23:25:26 UTC 1.9M followers, 43K engagements
"⚡Kremlin expresses doubts over ZelenskyPutin meeting in next XX days. Dmitry Peskov's statement comes as the 50-day deadline approaches for U.S. President Donald Trump to potentially impose sanctions on Moscow if Russia fails to agree to a peace deal" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-25 13:31:03 UTC 1.9M followers, 42.1K engagements
""Power in Ukraine belongs to its people. Thats what our Constitution says. Thats what 18-year-olds are proving in squares across the country today" writes Toma Istomina deputy chief editor at the Kyiv Independent in this op-ed" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-24 18:26:37 UTC 1.9M followers, 41.2K engagements
"While fighting a war of survival against Russia Ukraine must not turn into its authoritarian neighbor. As Ukraines main independent English-language media outlet we have a duty to acknowledge and expose this threat" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-14 21:07:26 UTC 1.9M followers, 175.7K engagements
"⚡ Russian Gazprom wins asset release in Dutch court after claims by Ukrainian companies Reuters reports" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-23 14:42:49 UTC 1.9M followers, 35.6K engagements
"⚡First Australian Abrams tanks reach Ukraine after 9-month wait. The tanks were promised to Kyiv in October 2024 but delivery was reportedly delayed due to resistance from the U.S. The remaining tanks will arrive "in the coming months."" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-18 21:01:37 UTC 1.9M followers, 62.3K engagements
"These are the indicative estimates of Russias combat losses as of July XX according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-24 05:46:58 UTC 1.9M followers, 46.5K engagements
"The proposed legislation would grant the prosecutor general new powers over investigations led by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and cases led by the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-22 10:04:10 UTC 1.9M followers, 32.8K engagements
"⚡ Ukraine Russia hold third round of peace talks in Istanbul" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-23 19:32:55 UTC 1.9M followers, 39K engagements
"Ukraine's independent anti-corruption institutions had a rough Monday. Searches and charges against activists and those tasked with investigating high-level corruption come amid the government passing a bill that provides de facto amnesty for corruption" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-22 15:15:28 UTC 1.9M followers, 61.2K engagements
"⚡Drones attack chemical plant in Russia's Stavropol Krai. The plant is located in Stavropol Krai a region in southern Russia that lies roughly XXX kilometers (155 miles) from the Ukrainian border" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-25 08:11:47 UTC 1.9M followers, 31K engagements
"Ukraines drone makers and electronic warriors will soon be able to escape Russian bombing by moving to European factories teaching the EU their ways in the process" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-21 19:38:55 UTC 1.9M followers, 51.1K engagements
"⚡ Ukraine's parliament to vote on bill destroying independence of key anti-corruption bodies" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-22 10:03:52 UTC 1.9M followers, 36.4K engagements
"⚡ Update: Zelensky submits new bill restoring anti-graft agencies' independence after protests. President Volodymyr Zelensky submitted on July XX a new draft law aimed at preserving the independence of Ukraine's anti-corruption institutions" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-24 15:57:18 UTC 1.9M followers, 26.3K engagements
"⚡Ukraine to secure $XXX billion in arbitration from Russian Gazprom Zelensky says" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-20 13:47:36 UTC 1.9M followers, 66.3K engagements
"⚡Update: Russian forces attack Kharkiv overnight targeting maternity hospital injuring patients. "Women in labor with children women after surgery. Fortunately there were no children among the victims" President Volodymyr Zelensky said" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-11 09:06:00 UTC 1.9M followers, 34.9K engagements
"⚡ North Korea to send up to 30000 more troops to aid Russia's war against Ukraine CNN reports" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-02 12:32:59 UTC 1.9M followers, 234.6K engagements
"⚡A new initiative will examine how the Ukrainian language describes foreign locations while at home with the aim of standardizing and promoting a Ukrainian spelling said Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-19 14:53:20 UTC 1.9M followers, 45.7K engagements
"In what could be one of the last visits by journalists to the city the Kyiv Independent spent XX hours in Pokrovsk embedded with a first-person view (FPV) drone team of Ukraines 68th Jaeger Brigade" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-21 18:51:34 UTC 1.9M followers, 43.5K engagements
"⚡Russian Central Bank lowers interest rate from XX% to 18%. The Central Bank has kept raising the interest rate since September 2022 when it stood at 7.5%" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-25 13:18:09 UTC 1.9M followers, 29.5K engagements
"⚡Europe is increasingly becoming dependent on Russian fertilizer as it previously did with Russian energy said Svein Tore Holsether the chief executive of fertilizer producer Yara International in an interview with FT published on April 30" @KyivIndependent on X 2024-04-30 10:25:43 UTC 1.9M followers, 57.3K engagements
"⚡Zelensky appoints delegation for peace talks with Russia in Istanbul hints at new POW swaps. The delegation will be led by Rustem Umerov and include representatives from Ukraine's intelligence the Foreign Ministry and the Presidential Office" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-22 10:30:42 UTC 1.9M followers, 34.1K engagements
"⚡EU privately warns Ukraine anti-graft agencies law is a setback for membership talks media reports. The legislation pushed through by Zelensky's lawmakers on July XX "crossed red lines" for Brussels European Pravda reported citing EU sources" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-23 13:04:13 UTC 1.9M followers, 59K engagements
"⚡Ukrainian MP businessman Yaroslav Rushchyshyn dies in motorcycle accident. Yaroslav Rushchyshyn a Ukrainian member of parliament entrepreneur and cultural figure died following a motorcycle accident his family confirmed to local media on July 25" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-24 22:59:18 UTC 1.9M followers, 36.4K engagements
"⚡ Ukraine wants XX new Patriots but only has X secured Zelensky says. "I have officially received confirmation from Germany for two systems and from Norway for one" President Volodymyr Zelensky said" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-25 08:24:52 UTC 1.9M followers, 41.4K engagements
"Protesters gathered in Ukrainian cities on July XX in response to a bill passed by Ukraine's parliament that strips anti-corruption bodies of their independence" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-22 19:11:07 UTC 1.9M followers, 70.6K engagements
"⚡Finland bans Russians Belarusians from buying property over security concerns. A new Finnish law barring real estate purchases by Russian & Belarusian citizens took effect July XX as part of efforts to strengthen Finlands national security" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-16 01:17:16 UTC 1.9M followers, 143.6K engagements
"⚡US approves $XXX million in military sales to Ukraine for artillery air defense support. The U.S. State Department approved $330M in arms sales to Ukraine for artillery & air defense support officials said July 24" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-24 21:18:23 UTC 1.9M followers, 47K engagements
"⚡ US general says NATO could seize Russia's Kaliningrad 'unheard of' fast. Allied capabilities now allow NATO to "take that (Kaliningrad) down from the ground" faster than ever before U.S. Army Europe and Africa commander General Chris Donahue said" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-17 17:51:50 UTC 1.9M followers, 90.5K engagements
"⚡Norway allocates $XXX million towards Ukraine's cyber defenses joins international cybersecurity mechanism" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-12 02:43:07 UTC 1.9M followers, 65.2K engagements
"⚡ Von der Leyen raises 'strong concerns' urges Zelensky to explain law weakening Ukraine's anti-graft bodies" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-23 15:36:36 UTC 1.9M followers, 35.9K engagements
"Thousands of Ukrainians took to the streets following the parliament's hasty decision to crush the country's independent anti-corruption institutions" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-23 01:01:42 UTC 1.9M followers, 57.6K engagements
"French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on July XX that French defense companies are eager to establish joint production with Ukrainian counterparts with a particular focus on drone manufacturing" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-22 02:08:25 UTC 1.9M followers, 42.4K engagements
"These are the indicative estimates of Russias combat losses as of July XX according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-18 04:55:06 UTC 1.9M followers, 47.6K engagements
"⚡ Ukraine's central bank holds key rate at XXXX% lowers growth and inflation forecasts" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-24 15:51:41 UTC 1.9M followers, 37.6K engagements
"⚡Minister proposes Ukrainian version of Trump's DOGE to 'reduce costs and evaluate efficiency'. Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced on July XX that he plans to create a Ukrainian counterpart to the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Fedorov who is also a deputy prime minister said on Threads that Ukraine needs such an agency "to urgently reduce costs and evaluate efficiency."" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-18 20:24:42 UTC 1.9M followers, 49.8K engagements
"⚡ US senator Lindsey Graham criticises Zelensky's signing of anti-corruption law. Lindsey urged Kyiv to reconsider the law as "one of the most widely used talking points for ending support for Ukraine is that it was awash with corruption."" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-24 11:23:49 UTC 1.9M followers, 38.7K engagements
"These are the indicative estimates of Russias combat losses as of July XX according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-20 06:05:26 UTC 1.9M followers, 56.2K engagements
"⚡ Moldova's opposition forms pro-Russian bloc ahead of key parliamentary vote. This comes as Moldovan pro-Western President Maia Sandu seeks to preserve her parliamentary majority and advance Moldova's bid for EU accession" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-22 15:18:00 UTC 1.9M followers, 37K engagements
"⚡Zelensky seeks $XX billion in Western aid to support military spending. President Volodymyr Zelensky said on July XX he is actively working with Western partners to secure $XX billion in annual assistance to support military spending. Ukraine needs to cover a $XX billion annual deficit while domestic military production namely missiles drones and electronic warfare systems requires $XX billion yearly to operate properly the president told journalists in Kyiv" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-25 18:49:00 UTC 1.9M followers, 41.9K engagements
"⚡EU fails to approve new Russia sanctions as Slovakia holds up vote. "The government coalition rejects the imbecile proposal of the European Commission to stop the flow of Russian gas from 2028" Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-15 19:55:45 UTC 1.9M followers, 42.3K engagements
"⚡ Over half of MPs suspected by NABU backed law curbing anti-corruption agency's independence. The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) suspects XX sitting or former members of the current parliament of corruption" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-23 14:26:17 UTC 1.9M followers, 30.6K engagements
"President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on July XX that Ukraine has proposed a new round of peace talks with Russia for next week" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-20 18:32:52 UTC 1.9M followers, 50.8K engagements
"⚡ X killed XX injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day. Ukraine's Air Force said Russia launched XX drones overnight including Iranian-designed Shahed-type attack drones and fired four S-300/400 guided missiles" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-08 08:15:06 UTC 1.9M followers, 34.7K engagements
"U.S. President Donald Trump said during a briefing on July XX that his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky should not strike the Russian capital" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-15 19:50:08 UTC 1.9M followers, 49.1K engagements
"⚡ EU cuts next Ukraine Facility aid tranche over delayed reforms. Ukraine had aimed to receive XXX billion euros ($5.2 billion) in the fourth installment the largest so far but will instead receive XXXX billion euros ($3.5 billion)" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-25 16:44:23 UTC 1.9M followers, 40.5K engagements
"⚡ Ukraine's ex-top general Zaluzhnyi warns war with Russia could last until 2034. "If we try to establish a ceasefire without building up our future defenses the war will drag on for many more years" former Commander-in-Chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi said" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-24 18:48:12 UTC 1.9M followers, 46.1K engagements
"⚡Congressional sanctions on hold as Trump threatens Russia with 'severe' tariffs. Senate Majority Leader John Thune indicated on July XX that the Senate would likely delay advancing a significant package of sanctions targeting Russia's trading partners" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-15 03:35:54 UTC 1.9M followers, 145.3K engagements
"⚡Trump announces US-EU arms agreement including aid for Ukraine. The deal stipulates that the U.S. will deliver weapons to the EU which will handle distribution among member states with most of the arms expected to go to Ukraine" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-24 08:16:32 UTC 1.9M followers, 35.6K engagements
"⚡ BREAKING: Ukraine's parliament passes bill destroying independence of key anti-corruption bodies. The bill was passed with the support of XXX lawmakers while XX voted against it and XX abstained" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-22 10:42:49 UTC 1.9M followers, 367.9K engagements
"⚡Nations torn by infighting will lose Ukraine's military intelligence chief warns amid controversial law" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-23 03:20:23 UTC 1.9M followers, 77K engagements
"⚡US threatens to shut off Starlink if Ukraine won't sign minerals deal sources tell Reuters. The U.S. first raised the prospect of shutting off Starlink service after Zelensky rejected the deal presented on Feb. 12" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-02-22 05:46:34 UTC 1.9M followers, 31.5M engagements
"Trump's position on Ukraine and his support for the country's fight against Russia's full-scale invasion has been a rollercoaster ride yet there are signs that Kyiv is currently at an all-time high point of his presidency" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-09 13:34:52 UTC 1.9M followers, 31.7K engagements
"In this edition: thePrague-domiciled conglomerate Colt CZ has set up assembly of its Bren X assault rifles inside Ukraine with its head telling the Kyiv Independent that the companys goal is to get rid of Ukrainian dependence on Soviet weapons" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-03-12 19:46:58 UTC 1.9M followers, 41.8K engagements
"Over the next five to XX years the FF Venture Capital will invest in 15-20 early-stage startups founded by Ukrainian entrepreneurs or employing Ukrainian refugees" @KyivIndependent on X 2022-09-15 17:05:57 UTC 1.9M followers, XXX engagements
"⚡Third round of Ukraine-Russia peace talks set for July XX Zelensky says. Zelensky earlier noted that the meeting would focus on three key issues: the return of prisoners of war the return of abducted children and preparations for a leaders' summit" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-21 18:11:40 UTC 1.9M followers, 33.8K engagements
"These are the indicative estimates of Russias combat losses as of July XX according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-21 05:46:38 UTC 1.9M followers, 49.8K engagements
"⚡Putin grants Belarusians residing in Russia right to vote run in local elections. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law on July XX that grants Belarusian citizens permanently residing in Russia the right to vote and run in local elections" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-24 04:55:04 UTC 1.9M followers, 46.5K engagements
"⚡Russia attacks Sumy Oblast with drones injures XX including 5-year-old child. Russian forces launched a drone strike on Ukraine's northeastern Sumy Oblast on July XX injuring XX people including a 5-year-old boy local officials said" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-21 21:47:52 UTC 1.9M followers, 44.7K engagements
"⚡'Our goals are clear' Kremlin unwilling to compromise on demands ahead of proposed 3rd round of peace talks" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-20 16:31:25 UTC 1.9M followers, 51.8K engagements
"⚡ US Germany agree to deliver X Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-21 14:14:11 UTC 1.9M followers, 58.4K engagements
"Ukraine faced a watershed moment on July XX as the president signed a bill that effectively eliminates the independence of the countrys two key anti-corruption institutions. We sat down with a member of President Zelenskys faction who opposed the bill" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-23 16:01:32 UTC 1.9M followers, 50.4K engagements
"The OECD reportedly warned that the bill threatens the independence of anti-corruption agencies and could undermine Kyiv's credibility among foreign partners. This could negatively impact defense investment and reconstruction financing" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-23 09:24:46 UTC 1.9M followers, 34.3K engagements
"⚡Update: Erdogan says he will speak with Trump to arrange talks between Putin Zelensky in Istanbul. Turkish media earlier reported that Erdogan was arranging a meeting between Putin and Trump but the president's office clarified his remarks" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-25 23:39:44 UTC 1.9M followers, 37.1K engagements
"⚡Ukraine proposes peace talks with Russia next week Zelensky says. President Zelensky said on July XX that Ukraine proposed new peace talks w/ Russia for next week & is ready for high-level discussions" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-19 17:55:06 UTC 1.9M followers, 50.5K engagements
"The package targets XXX vessels of Russia's shadow fleet the Russian banking system Nord Stream pipelines and lowers the price cap on Russian crude oil" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-18 07:03:22 UTC 1.9M followers, 35.5K engagements
"These are the indicative estimates of Russias combat losses as of July XX according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-22 05:25:02 UTC 1.9M followers, 49.5K engagements
"After holding firm against enemy attacks for the better part of the year one of Ukraine's great "fortress cities" is at risk of being cut off by recent Russian advances" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-21 18:51:35 UTC 1.9M followers, 38.9K engagements
"⚡ Zelensky sets 1000-daily interceptor drones goal amid surging Russian attacks. Interceptors are designed to detect track and neutralize other drones or aerial threats" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-25 16:57:19 UTC 1.9M followers, 33.6K engagements
"Ukraine has brought home a group of soldiers released from Russian captivity President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on July XX marking yet another in a recent series of exchanges with Moscow" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-23 19:57:36 UTC 1.9M followers, 35.9K engagements
"Trump threatens Russia with "severe" tariffs if no Ukraine deal reached in XX days; Some Patriot air defense systems and missiles may arrive in Ukraine "within days" Trump says; and more" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-14 19:52:35 UTC 1.9M followers, 43.4K engagements
"Ukraine's largest music event the Atlas Festival took place in Kyiv over the weekend. The Finnish group The Rasmus performed marking the first time a prominent international band performed in Kyiv over the last three and a half years" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-21 07:58:18 UTC 1.9M followers, 43.3K engagements
"⚡ US urges Europe to join potential secondary tariffs on Russian oil. "I urge our European allies who have talked a big game to follow us if we implement these secondary tariffs" U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-21 16:07:18 UTC 1.9M followers, 146.8K engagements
"⚡ Erdogan says he will speak with Trump Putin to bring them to talks in Istanbul. "This week by holding talks with Putin and Trump we will strive to see if we can bring these leaders together in Istanbul" Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-25 15:39:00 UTC 1.9M followers, 36.4K engagements
"Ukrainian society sounded a code red for the country's democracy on July XX as the final votes were tallied on a bill in Ukraine's parliament that strips independence from anti-corruption bodies" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-22 19:32:36 UTC 1.9M followers, 41.1K engagements
"⚡ Kyiv Independent suffers DDoS attack after publishing criticism of anti-corruption rollback" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-23 16:05:24 UTC 1.9M followers, 34.8K engagements
"Ukrainians have reacted with fury to President Volodymyr Zelensky's latest evening address on July XX during which he confirmed he had signed a controversial bill that curtails the independence of Ukraines key anti-corruption institutions" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-23 17:12:17 UTC 1.9M followers, 42.7K engagements
"⚡Ukrainian company unveils new 'Darts' twin-engine strike drone. A twin-engine drone capable of carrying of over XX kilograms produced by "Darts" is now being provided to Ukraine's army in small quantities a company representative said on July 18" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-19 03:00:13 UTC 1.9M followers, 49.2K engagements
"Since the start of Russias war against Ukraine in 2014 Ukrainians in the occupied territories have been subject to illegal detentions brutal interrogations convictions in an unrecognized legal system and torture" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-23 19:23:11 UTC 1.9M followers, 35.3K engagements
"⚡Russia attacks Ukrainian cities with ballistic missiles overnight. Explosions rocked Kharkiv Kamianske and Dnipro as Russia launched waves of missiles drones and guided aerial bombs overnight on July 26" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-25 23:40:13 UTC 1.9M followers, 36.2K engagements
"⚡Germany denies knowledge of Patriot missiles en route Ukraine contradicting Trump's claim. "I cannot confirm that anything is currently on the way. That is not known to me" a spokesperson for the German Defense Ministry said according to SRF" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-17 06:12:35 UTC 1.9M followers, 57.6K engagements
"These are the indicative estimates of Russias combat losses as of July XX according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-23 06:20:12 UTC 1.9M followers, 43.7K engagements
"⚡Russia's 'largest and most secret' drone factory showcased in Kremlin-media propaganda video. "This is the largest such plant in the world and the most secret" Timur Shagivaliev CEO of the Alabuga Special Economic Zone said" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-21 11:06:13 UTC 1.9M followers, 65.6K engagements
"⚡French army chief says France faces Russia as 'main enemy in Europe' amid rising threats. The head of the French army attributed Russia's view of Paris as a primary adversary largely to France's support for Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-12 21:17:21 UTC 1.9M followers, 47K engagements
"The Kremlin's grip on the Russian elite appears to be closing ever tighter as two major figures of Russian business and security structures were detained in the past few days" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-09 16:53:21 UTC 1.9M followers, 44.8K engagements
"The weapons for Ukraine rumor mill went into overdrive this week when it was reported that U.S. President Donald Trump was considering supplying Kyiv with Tomahawk cruise missiles which analysts say could be a significant upgrade for Ukraines arsenal" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-20 13:26:38 UTC 1.9M followers, 62.4K engagements
"⚡'He sees Trump as emotional and susceptible to influence' Putin not worried about 50-day ceasefire deadline Guardian reports" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-23 01:48:43 UTC 1.9M followers, 50.1K engagements
"⚡3 killed XX injured in Russian strikes across Ukraine including child killed in Kramatorsk bomb attack. Russian forces launched XX Shahed-type attack drones and other drones overnight Ukraine's Air Force said" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-22 07:54:11 UTC 1.9M followers, 32.5K engagements
"Ukraine's National Bank held its benchmark interest rate unchanged at XXXX% while revising down economic projections citing war-related damage and weaker harvests the bank said on July 24" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-24 15:51:49 UTC 1.9M followers, 31.9K engagements
"⚡'There should have been a dialogue' Zelensky on controversial Ukrainian law that sparked protests. President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed criticism of the controversial new law that strips Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies of independence" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-25 08:43:22 UTC 1.9M followers, 31.2K engagements
"⚡US China argue over Ukraine at United Nations Reuters reports. The U.S. on July XX urged China to stop enabling Russia's war in Ukraine during a UN Security Council meeting prompting a sharp rebuke from Beijing" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-26 02:42:36 UTC 1.9M followers, 39K engagements
"⚡ Russia's VTB Bank has opened applications for preferential mortgages in the Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine's Luhansk and Donetsk oblasts Interfax reported on Oct. 30" @KyivIndependent on X 2024-10-30 14:21:07 UTC 1.9M followers, 41.1K engagements
"⚡ One killed XX injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day. The Ukrainian Air Force said Russia launched XXX aerial threats overnight including XXX Shahed drones and various types of missiles including Kinzhal Kalibr and Kh-101" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-21 07:56:41 UTC 1.9M followers, 35.5K engagements
"⚡ Orban offers Ukraine 'strategic cooperation' claims EU accession would 'drag the war' into Europe. Prime Minister Viktor Orban described Hungary's proposed partnership as "pragmatic flexible and rooted in mutual interest."" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-26 08:01:12 UTC 1.9M followers, 13.8K engagements
"⚡US approves possible $XXX million support package for Ukraines air defense system. The package will include five-ton cargo trucks spare parts and the refurbishment and overhaul of air defense fire units" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-23 21:23:25 UTC 1.9M followers, 43.3K engagements
"⚡Ukrainian military releases footage of Russian troops killing civilian in Donetsk Oblast and Ukraine's retaliation. The 63rd Brigade recorded the shooting and their subsequent retaliation against the three Russian soldiers involved in the murder" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-22 21:18:43 UTC 1.9M followers, 43.9K engagements
"The Ukrainian parliament is set to vote on a bill on July XX that could effectively destroy the independence of Ukraine's two key anti-corruption institutions opposition lawmakers and anti-corruption watchdogs warned" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-22 10:04:03 UTC 1.9M followers, 33.2K engagements
"These are the indicative estimates of Russias combat losses as of July XX according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-10 06:18:18 UTC 1.9M followers, 43.1K engagements
"⚡'I'm ready to fight' Ukraine's rejected nominee for economic crimes bureau calls government decision 'unlawful.' Anti-corruption detective Oleksandr Tsyvinsky says the gov't used "manipulative" security concerns to block his nomination" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-21 21:03:17 UTC 1.9M followers, 44.1K engagements
"⚡Fire engulfs iconic Odesa market amid Russian attack. A Russian drone attack on Odesa damaged residential buildings a gas station and the city's Pryvoz market overnight on July 24" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-24 04:11:23 UTC 1.9M followers, 46.9K engagements
"A Dutch court overturned seizure orders on Russian energy giant Gazprom's local assets which had been imposed following lawsuits filed by two Ukrainian companies Reuters reports on July XX citing a published ruling on the court's website" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-23 14:42:57 UTC 1.9M followers, 31.9K engagements
"These are the indicative estimates of Russias combat losses as of July XX according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-17 05:52:28 UTC 1.9M followers, 43.9K engagements
"⚡'Veto the law' Protests held across Ukraine after parliament passes bill weakening anti-corruption institutions. Demonstrators gathered in Kyiv Lviv Dnipro and Odesa to oppose the legislation" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-22 19:04:19 UTC 1.9M followers, 40.6K engagements
"⚡Update: Russia bombards Kyiv with drone missile strikes killing X injuring X. Image source: State Emergency Service / Telegram" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-21 04:05:28 UTC 1.9M followers, 42.9K engagements
"Around 23000 civilians including XXX children remain in active combat zones across Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast Dmytro Petlin who heads the department of civil protection of the local military administration said on July 24" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-25 05:09:22 UTC 1.9M followers, 38.6K engagements
"⚡'We all hear what society is saying' Zelensky vows anti-corruption plan within X weeks amid backlash over controversial bill" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-23 10:59:07 UTC 1.9M followers, 38.9K engagements
"⚡EU considering proposals to speed Russian gas phaseout by X year Reuters reports. EU states will not likely agree to push the ban up a year but officials could use the demand as leverage in the upcoming negotiations European diplomats told Reuters" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-25 21:36:18 UTC 1.9M followers, 39.7K engagements
"⚡ Belarus threatens to shift Zapad-2025 military drills closer to NATO border" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-23 18:17:23 UTC 1.9M followers, 39.3K engagements
"⚡Ukraine loses French-made Mirage 2000 fighter jet to reported technical failure. The pilot safely ejected from the aircraft and is now in stable condition the Air Force said. A special commission has been appointed to investigate the incident" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-23 00:38:52 UTC 1.9M followers, 37.4K engagements
"On July 2223 thousands of Ukrainians held major anti-government protests urging Zelensky to veto a bill weakening anti-corruption reforms.The far-right U.S. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene falsely claims they opposed the lack of a peace deal" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-23 19:41:42 UTC 1.9M followers, 40K engagements
"⚡Zelensky vows to submit bill restoring anti-graft agencies' independence on July XX. Volodymyr Zelensky claimed the new bill is intended to safeguard the independence of anti-corruption institutions and protect the legal system from Russian influence" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-24 12:27:22 UTC 1.9M followers, 36.2K engagements
"⚡North Korea supplied Russia with XX million rounds of 152mm shells South Korean intelligence estimates. The report estimated that North Korea could have provided Russia with around 28000 containers containing weapons and artillery shells to date" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-13 09:26:45 UTC 1.9M followers, 52.9K engagements
"⚡Germany's Merz says Ukraine unlikely to join EU before 2034. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on July XX that Ukraine is unlikely to join the European Union before the end of the bloc's next budget cycle in 2034 Reuters reported. Speaking after a meeting with Romanian President Nicusor Dan Merz said Germany's priority is to end Russia's war against Ukraine and focus on the country's long-term reconstruction" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-18 19:20:44 UTC 1.9M followers, 83.4K engagements
"⚡Russia aims to launch 2000 drones towards Ukraine at once German general says" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-20 03:41:44 UTC 1.9M followers, 73K engagements
"⚡UK to pay for EU defense fund access amidst growing Russia threat FT reports. The fund forms part of a broader EU effort to mobilize XXX billion euros ($864 billion) in new defense spending by 2030 driven by the growing threat from Russia" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-22 04:56:40 UTC 1.9M followers, 39.9K engagements
"Russian President Vladimir Putin told U.S. President Donald Trump that Moscow intended to continue offensive operations until it secured the full administrative borders of occupied Ukrainian regions" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-14 06:31:58 UTC 1.9M followers, 40.1K engagements
"⚡BREAKING: Zelensky signs law destroying independence of Ukraine's key anti-corruption bodies. President Zelensky approved the law on July XX despite large-scale protests against the law which critics say undermines years of pro-democracy reforms" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-22 20:30:12 UTC 1.9M followers, 78.9K engagements
"⚡Norway to deploy F-35 fighter jets to Poland to protect Ukrainian aid hub. "We are helping ensure that support to Ukraine reaches its destination and that Ukraine can continue its fight for freedom" Norwegian Defense Minister Tore Sandvik said" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-06-30 20:21:23 UTC 1.9M followers, 94.5K engagements
"Ukraine faced a watershed moment on July XX as parliament passed and the president signed a bill that effectively eliminates the independence of the country's anti-corruption institutions" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-22 23:17:46 UTC 1.9M followers, 53.7K engagements
"⚡Ukrainian drones reportedly target Moscow St. Petersburg amid wider strikes" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-17 02:55:04 UTC 1.9M followers, 102.1K engagements
"⚡ Ukrainian robotics company Tencore raises $XXX million in one of the largest known investments. MITS Capital has invested $XXXX million in Tencore a Ukrainian company that manufactures military robots deployed on the front lines against Russia" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-11 11:31:24 UTC 1.9M followers, 43K engagements
"⚡Ukrainian military confirms liberation of Storozheve Donetsk Oblast. Ukraine's forces have liberated the village of Storozheve three kilometers south of Velyka Novosilka in Donetsk Oblast the Tavriisk defense forces' press center reported on June" @KyivIndependent on X 2023-06-12 06:19:01 UTC 1.9M followers, 799.1K engagements
"⚡Norway to increase aid for Ukraine to $XXX billion in 2025. Norway's parliamentary leaders agreed on March X to increase aid for Ukraine by XX billion Norwegian krone ($4.6 billion) to a total of XX billion Norwegian krone ($7.8 billion) in 2025" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-03-07 02:42:41 UTC 1.9M followers, 50.3K engagements
"After massive nationwide protests and fierce international criticism Zelensky has proposed a new bill to restore the independence of Ukraine's anti-corruption authorities. With the new bill now awaiting a vote heres what to look for next" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-25 17:17:07 UTC 1.9M followers, 36.1K engagements
"⚡'Everything needs to be cleansed' Zelensky defends law dismantling anti-corruption bodies amid mass protests. "The anti-corruption infrastructure will work. Only without Russian influence everything needs to be cleansed of this."" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-22 22:45:00 UTC 1.9M followers, 41.6K engagements
"Oleksandr Usyk retained his heavyweight title with a dominant fifth-round knockout of Daniel Dubois on July XX. Following the fight Usyk who hails from Crimea dedicated his victory "to all the people of the world" and expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Ukrainian soldiers defending his homeland from Russia's invasion. Video: MeGoGo Sport UA" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-20 09:50:34 UTC 1.9M followers, 44.4K engagements
"⚡ Russia must pay at least XXX billion euros in compensation to Ukraine Germany's Merz says" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-11 09:14:02 UTC 1.9M followers, 53.8K engagements
"⚡'Your move Mr. President' XX Ukrainian lawmakers submit bill to safeguard independence of anti-corruption bodies. Forty-eight MPs from various factions have registered a new bill in the Verkhovna Rada Ukraine's parliament" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-24 09:41:45 UTC 1.9M followers, 51K engagements
"⚡US-Ukraine minerals fund looks for manager as critical resources deal advances. The U.S. governments development finance agency has started looking for a company to manage a joint U.S.-Ukraine investment fund Ukraines Economy Ministry said July 15" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-15 21:01:09 UTC 1.9M followers, 66.3K engagements
"⚡Russian strikes killed at least seven people and injured XX others in multiple regions over the past XX hours Ukrainian regional authorities said on July 19" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-19 08:35:12 UTC 1.9M followers, 39.2K engagements
"Ukraines Western allies have imposed sweeping sanctions on Russia since its full-scale war but its economy has not crashed yet why The Kyiv Independent breaks down misconceptions of sanctions and what is happening with the Russian war economy today" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-25 14:24:03 UTC 1.9M followers, 46.2K engagements
"The attack followed the publication of a critical editorial and in-depth coverage of the government's push to expand the prosecutor general's control over key anti-corruption agencies" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-23 16:05:29 UTC 1.9M followers, 30.7K engagements
"⚡'They have to be able to defend themselves' Trump confirms additional weapons shipments to Ukraine criticizes Putin" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-08 01:22:24 UTC 1.9M followers, 54.2K engagements
"⚡Ukrainian fencer Vlada Kharkova wins gold in 2025 World Championship. Vlada Kharkova won the individual gold medal at the Fencing World Championship in Tbilisi Georgia on July 23" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-24 02:55:30 UTC 1.9M followers, 39.1K engagements
"Ukraine has secured three new Patriot air defense systems; U.S. President Donald Trump signaled on July XX that secondary sanctions against Russia could be imposed earlier than the 50-day deadline; and more" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-25 19:11:05 UTC 1.9M followers, 37.4K engagements
"⚡Germany to supply Ukraine with long-range missiles 'very soon' Merz says. Germany will provide Ukraine with new long-range missiles "very shortly very soon" German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on July XX not naming the weapons being supplied" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-17 20:19:29 UTC 1.9M followers, 120K engagements
"Ukraine's largest music event the Atlas Festival took place in Kyiv over the weekend. This is the second time the festival has been held during Russia's full-scale invasion" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-21 18:32:13 UTC 1.9M followers, 40.1K engagements
"⚡ Wagner mercenary who trained Russian boxing champion fought in Ukraine was killed in Mali intelligence source says" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-18 08:46:58 UTC 1.9M followers, 44.4K engagements
"⚡Ukrainian boxer Usyk defeats Dubois retains world heavyweight championship. Oleksandr Usyk retained his heavyweight title and preserved his unbeaten record with a commanding fifth-round knockout of Daniel Dubois on July XX at Wembley Stadium" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-19 22:46:05 UTC 1.9M followers, 60.9K engagements
"⚡ US NATO ambassador warns China over 'subsidizing' Russia's war in Ukraine. "I think they need to be called out for their subsidizing this killing that is happening on the battlefields in Ukraine" U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-22 17:36:18 UTC 1.9M followers, 39K engagements
"⚡US re-routing Patriots to fast-track air defenses to Ukraine WSJ reports. The U.S. will send its next Patriot system to Germany rather than Switzerland in order to speed up Berlin's shipment of two Patriot batteries to Ukraine officials said" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-18 22:34:44 UTC 1.9M followers, 54.8K engagements
"Beijing is reportedly circumventing Western sanctions by discreetly shipping Chinese-made drone engines to a Russian manufacturer; Ursula von der Leyen urged China to leverage its close ties with Putin to help advance peace talks with Ukraine; and more" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-24 19:54:13 UTC 1.9M followers, 43.4K engagements
"⚡Russian attacks kill X injure XX across Ukraine over past day cause blackouts. Russia launched XX drones from multiple directions overnight. Air defenses shot down XX drones and XX were lost or intercepted by electronic warfare the Air Force said" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-23 09:06:28 UTC 1.9M followers, 32.3K engagements
"⚡ In latest sign of Russian economy woes Kamaz truck company cuts working week due to market collapse. More than 30000 imported trucks now sit unsold in warehouses the company said" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-25 12:23:14 UTC 1.9M followers, 40.4K engagements
"⚡France Italy reportedly opt out of US-NATO arms deal for Ukraine. France declined to join the plan because of Macron's push for European nations to strengthen their own defense industries by purchasing domestically produced arms Politico reported" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-16 09:02:20 UTC 1.9M followers, 115K engagements
""We see what people expect from state institutions ensured justice and the effective functioning of each institution" President Volodymyr Zelensky said" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-23 10:59:22 UTC 1.9M followers, 31.6K engagements
"⚡ Russia suffered 80000 casualties during Kursk incursion Ukraine's military chief says. Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi did not reveal Ukraine's casualties in Kursk Oblast but said Russia's losses were significantly greater" @KyivIndependent on X 2025-07-23 11:08:09 UTC 1.9M followers, 52.2K engagements