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War in Ukraine
What Happened in Ukraine This Week? Test Your Knowledge
Do you know the key events shaping the war in Ukraine this week? Stay up-to-date with Kyiv Post’s latest weekly quiz covering the most significant stories over the last seven days.
Jan. 12, 2025
World Briefing: January 11, 2025
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Jan. 11, 2025
Zelensky
Ukraine Captures First North Korean Fighting for Russia in Kursk
According to Zelensky, the capture was challenging, as Russians and DPRK troops often kill their wounded to hide evidence of North Korea’s involvement in the war against Ukraine.
Jan. 11, 2025
Russia
Russia Closes Airports Amid Widespread Drone Attacks as Ukraine Repels Massive UAV Assault
Russia launched over 70 drones at Ukraine, damaging farm buildings, institutions, homes, and vehicles across seven regions, Ukrainian authorities reported.
Jan. 11, 2025
Russia
Thousands Rally Against Slovakia Seeking Closer Russia Ties
Slovaks continue protests against the pro-Russian stance of Prime Minister Fico.
Jan. 11, 2025
Ukraine
‘Breakthrough’ in Polish-Ukrainian Dispute Over WWII Killings Praised
Warsaw and Kyiv welcome a ‘breakthrough’ over the contentious issue of exhumations of victims of WWII massacres.
Jan. 11, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Thanks Biden in Phone Call as Ukraine Braces for Trump’s Presidency
Biden also told reporters there was a “real chance Ukraine can prevail” if it continues to get Western support.
Jan. 11, 2025
US
US, UK Unveil Widespread Sanctions Against Russia’s Energy Sector
The US Treasury Department designed over 180 ships and Russian oil majors Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, fulfilling “the G7 commitment to reduce Russian revenues from energy.”
Jan. 11, 2025
Germany
Suspected Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker Carrying 100,000 Tons of Oil Adrift on German Coast
The German authorities have undertaken rescue measures after a Panama-flagged oil tanker began to drift in the Baltic Sea near Germany’s Rügen island.
Jan. 11, 2025
Russia’s ‘Ghost Fleet’ in Focus as West Sanctions Oil
The United States and Britain on Friday announced sanctions against Russia’s energy sector, including oil giant Gazprom Neft.
Jan. 10, 2025
Top News
Video Reportedly Shows North Korean Soldier Fighting Ukrainian Drone
Kyiv Post reported that late December footage showed DPRK troops in the Kursk region being attacked by Ukrainian drones. The soldiers tried to down them before fleeing in panic across open fields.
Jan. 10, 2025
Moscow
European Regulator Issues Warning Against Flying Over Western Russia
Europe’s air transport safety regulator has expanded its conflict-zone advisory for Russian airspace, following the crash of an Azerbaijani airliner damaged by military activity in Chechnya.
Jan. 10, 2025
War in Ukraine
More Than 6,000 Elite Russian Soldiers Killed in Ukraine – BBC Russian Service
The broadcaster based the estimated numbers of elite Russian troops killed since the start of the full-scale war in Ukraine on open-source data – the actual figures could be much higher.
Jan. 10, 2025
Ukraine
Trudeau’s Exit: Is Canada’s Support for Ukraine in Jeopardy?
Canadian Member of Parliament Yvan Baker emphasizes that supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression is a matter of vital national security for Canada, the US, and all NATO countries.
Jan. 10, 2025
Russia
Serbia Cancels Arms Contracts with Russia, Turns to China
Serbia’s Chief of the General Staff said Belgrade was forced to cancel several military contracts with Russia because of the impact of sanctions on Moscow’s ability to honor them.
Jan. 10, 2025
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