Top News
OPINION: Observing Ukrainian Doggedness
How experiences in Lviv, a city rich in history and spirit, reflect Ukrainian resilience, cultural quirks, and unwavering will in the face of adversity and war.
June 8, 2025
Top News
OPINION: Trump Bungling
Russia exploits stalled Iran talks to manipulate Trump, whose weak strategy fuels instability and delays action on both the nuclear and Russo-Ukraine War fronts.
June 8, 2025
Ukraine
EU Pulls Back: What the End of Duty-Free Trade Means for Ukraine
The European Union is reintroducing trade barriers after helping Ukraine double exports, leaving businesses scrambling for direction. Kyiv Post explains the changes and what lies ahead.
June 8, 2025
US
OPINION: D-Day and MAGA: Two Different Americas
On the anniversary of D-Day, it would be timely to reflect on the honorable America that strove to fight tyranny and the grifters now remaking it in their own image.
June 8, 2025
US
OPINION: Trump’s Misguided Criticism Ignores Russia’s Brutality and Ukraine’s Precision
The moral and strategic chasm is undeniable. While Ukrainian strikes on military targets are a defensive necessity, Russian terror bombing campaigns are in hopes of furthering its imperial ambitions.
June 7, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Former Ambassador to US: What Should Be Done Now
Valeriy Chaly, former Ukrainian ambassador to the US (2015-2019) under both Obama and Trump, told Kyiv Post at the Black Sea Forum the US should act to intensify sanctions against Russia.
June 7, 2025
Ukraine
2025 Canadian Shield Tournament – Canada vs Ukraine – Preview
The inaugural competition in begins on June 7. Canada will host Ukraine in Toronto.
June 7, 2025
Top News
OPINION: Bohdan Nahaylo: Reflections of a Veteran Journalist
British-Ukrainian journalist Bohdan Nahaylo, Chief Editor of Kyiv Post, reflects on his long career as journalist in the UK, Germany and Ukraine.
June 6, 2025
War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 5, 2025
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on June 5, 2025
June 6, 2025
War in Ukraine
Regional Risks and Global Stakes: Highlights from the Black Sea Forum 2025
The Black Sea Security Forum 2025 in Odesa brought together an unprecedented number of parliamentarians, NGO leaders, ambassadors, and top officials from dozens of countries – Kyiv Post was there.
June 5, 2025
Russia
‘False Flag’ Tactic: Russian Spies Pose as SBU, Lure Citizens Into Acts of Sabotage
Russian spies pretend to be SBU officers, send fake summonses, and trick even elderly Ukrainians into carrying out sabotage disguised as “activities of the state.”
June 5, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine Seeks Urgent Support to Boost Air Defense After Trump Says Peace Not ‘Immediate’
A high-level Ukrainian delegation warned US officials that Russian forces are preparing major advances into next year, including an attempt to cut off Black Sea access.
June 5, 2025
US
US Embassy in Kyiv Warns of ‘Significant’ Attacks Ahead
The last such warning from the Embassy came on May 9, citing the risk of a large-scale air attack “over the next several days.” Two weeks later, Russia launched its most vicious civilian strike ever.
June 5, 2025
Putin
‘The Pope Made an Appeal for Russia to Make a Gesture for Peace’ – Putin and Pope Speak on the Phone
The afternoon phone call was the first between the US-born pope and Putin since Leo became head of the world’s Catholics last month.
June 5, 2025
Putin
Trump: Putin Says He Will Respond ‘Very Strongly’ to Ukraine Drone Attack
Trump held a call Wednesday with Putin on Ukraine’s recent surprise attack on Russian strategic bomber airbases; they also discussed Moscow’s cooperation in dealing with Iran in nuclear negotiations.
June 4, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘Nothing is Stopping’: Peace Talks Feel Far Away for Ukraine’s Soldiers
As Russia and Ukraine hold talks in search of an end to the three-year war, Ukrainian soldiers see no let up to the fighting in east Ukraine, ravaged by Russia’s full-scale invasion.
June 4, 2025
Ukraine
OPINION: Some Reflection on Ukraine’s Future
Assuming a joint Ukrainian-European winning conclusion to the war in Ukraine, Ukraine’s future appears bright, precisely because of its next generation.
June 4, 2025
War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 3, 2025
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on June 3, 2025
June 4, 2025
Poland
After Nawrocki’s Win: Where is Poland Headed?
Following the victory of Karol Nawrocki, backed by the right-wing conservative PiS party, in the presidential runoff election, PM Tusk has announced that he will seek a vote of confidence in the Sejm.
June 3, 2025
Zelensky
ANALYSIS: Spiderweb – Statement of Intent, Capability More Important Than Numbers
As the dust settles on Ukraine’s daring strike on Russia’s strategic bomber fleet, commentators are beginning to question the numbers Kyiv claimed. So what?
June 3, 2025