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War in Ukraine

Kharkiv Rebuilding: How Ukraine’s Hero City Plans to Grow to 2.5 Million After War

The hero city, just 35 kilometers from Russia, is bombarded daily but refuses to surrender, is rebuilding its infrastructure, accepts internally displaced people, and planning for the future.

By Kateryna Zakharchenko

Dec. 4, 2024

War in Ukraine

Russia Sentences Man in Crimea to 15 Years for Spying on Russian Air Defenses

The Moscow-led local prosecutor’s office said a 45-year-old unnamed man had sent the locations of Russian air defense units in Kerch to Ukrainian intelligence in September of last year.

By AFP

Dec. 4, 2024

Germany

Production of 4,000 AI-Enabled German Kamikaze Drones for Ukraine Underway

Germany’s Helsing defense company announced on Monday that the final production versions of its HX-2 AI attack drone were rolling off the production line and would soon be on their way to Kyiv.

By Kyiv Post

Dec. 4, 2024

War in Ukraine

Global Threats May Increase if Kyiv Signs ‘Bad’ Peace Deal with Russia, Rutte Warns Trump

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned Trump of the global risks posed by China, Iran, and North Korea if Ukraine signs a peace deal on Russia’s terms.

By Kyiv Post

Dec. 4, 2024

Zelensky

Ukraine Dismisses Reports of Orders to Secure Kursk Until Trump Takes Office

The US president-elect pledged to promptly resolve the Ukraine war, claiming he would efficiently negotiate a ceasefire agreement between Zelensky and Putin.

By Kyiv Post

Dec. 4, 2024

War in Ukraine

ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, December, 3, 2024

War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on December, 3, 2024

By ISW

Dec. 4, 2024

War in Ukraine

‘All Those Responsible For These Heinous Crimes [Must Be] Punished’ – Ukraine at War Update for Dec. 4

A new Yale report links Putin to systematic deportation and the ‘Russification’ of Ukrainian children; NATO avoids commentary on Kyiv’s push for Alliance membership; AFU repels heavy Russian assaults.

By Katie Livingstone

Dec. 4, 2024

Ukraine Breaking News Today Live on 12-04-2024

Stay on top of Russia-Ukraine war 12-04-2024 developments on the ground with KyivPost fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated war maps.

By Kyiv Post

Dec. 4, 2024

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Ukraine

Russia Accuses Ukraine of Supporting Syrian Rebels, Escalating Tensions at UN

The Kremlin claims that Ukrainian intelligence agencies of backing Syrian rebels as Kyiv denies involvement in the ongoing offensive by Islamist groups, testing nerves at the UN.

By Katie Livingstone

Dec. 4, 2024

Zelensky

Ukrainian Parliament Appoints New Minister Responsible for Refugees

Former Naftogaz CEO will head a new ministry designed by President Volodymyr Zelensky to assist Ukrainian refugees to return, despite the objections of independent experts.

By Olena Hrazhdan

Dec. 3, 2024

Zelensky

Foreign Troops May Be Deployed to Ukraine to Monitor Potential Ceasefire: Reports

Radio Liberty revealed that discussions are underway about deploying French and British troops to monitor a potential demarcation line as one possible scenario.

By Kyiv Post

Dec. 3, 2024

NATO

Kyiv Calls on NATO for 20 Advanced Air Defense Systems to Defend Power Grid

Sybiha emphasized the urgent need for at least 20 additional air defense systems, including Hawk, NASAMS, and IRIS-T, to help Ukraine prevent a potential blackout.

By Kyiv Post

Dec. 3, 2024

Ukraine Crushes Russian River Assault, Secures Key Territory on Oskil

With superior forces, the Russians managed to cross the water barrier. However, Ukrainian troops, supported by artillery and UAV units, pushed the Russians back from the bridgehead.

By Kyiv Post

Dec. 3, 2024

Russian November Combat Losses Set New Records

The Kremlin is paying a butcher’s bill in broken bodies and smashed equipment to keep its offensives in Ukraine’s Donbas and Russia’s Kursk region from stalling.

By Stefan Korshak

Dec. 3, 2024

War in Ukraine

ANALYSIS: How Trump’s Ukraine Envoy Could Reshape US-Ukraine Relations

Trump’s pick for Ukraine envoy, Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, brings a seasoned military background and bold diplomacy to end the war, but his stance on NATO and Russia could challenge Ukraine’s position.

By Katie Livingstone

Dec. 3, 2024