War in Ukraine
‘How Do We Find 3 Million New Taxpayers?’ – War in Ukraine Update for Dec 20
AFU looks to draft 500K soldiers; No US agreement on Kyiv aid this year; Air Force downs Russian missile; A million Ukraine-made drones for 2024, Zelensky says; Moscow gains in Donetsk and Luhansk
Dec. 20, 2023
Ukraine
OPINION: Back to the USSR
While free Ukraine deals with high-tech problems caused by cyber-attacks, authorities in Russia-occupied areas are reverting to Soviet-style communication technology.
Dec. 19, 2023
War in Ukraine
‘Girls Represent a Huge Reserve for Russia’ – War in Ukraine Update for Dec 19
AFU reports bullet shortages on the fronts; More Zelensky-Zaluzhny controversies; Russian troops creep forward in Krynky and near Donetsk; Putin says “girls” are good pilots, but needed in other jobs
Dec. 19, 2023
Europe
ANALYSIS: Day 661 — Sturm und Drang, Clever Estonians, Missile Records
As Ukraine's information landscape buzzed with discussions on the EU, Congress, military funding, and Putin's speech, the war went nowhere, it’s still there, the author writes.
Dec. 18, 2023
War in Ukraine
‘Neither Free nor Fair’ – War in Ukraine Update for Dec 18
Bug found in office set aside for AFU chief; Moscow’s TikTok fakes sow chaos in Kyiv politics, report says; UK predicts fraud in Russian elections; Russians recoup positions near Bakhmut
Dec. 18, 2023
Ukraine
Eurotopics: EU Votes to Open Accession Talks With Ukraine
A selection from what European papers are saying.
Dec. 16, 2023
War in Ukraine
Why Western Sanctions Against Russia Are Failing to Stop the War in Ukraine
Despite sanctions, Russian oligarchs have increased their wealth. Is the Russian economy - the engine driving its war machine - worse than the rosy prognostics? And if not, what's the West's solution?
Dec. 16, 2023
Ukraine
Ukrainians Voice Cautious Hopes Over EU Accession Talks
The EU's announcement on Thursday came after the bloc overcame objections from Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
Dec. 15, 2023
Putin
ANALYSIS: Putin’s ‘Direct Line’ Broadcast Just Another Put-Up Job
Every second of Vladimir Putin’s annual televised Q&A was probably choreographed including the “angry” text messages that flashed up on the video screen behind him.
Dec. 15, 2023
Ukraine
EU Must Open Accession Negotiations With Ukraine, Says European Parliament President
Elsewhere, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban threatened Thursday to veto an EU plan to boost aid and open membership talks.
Dec. 14, 2023
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Warsaw Insider: What to Expect From Prime Minister Donald Tusk
The new Prime Minister is vowing to support Ukraine unequivocally, but one of the thorniest issues will be how he plans to deal with Polish truckers blocking Ukrainian trucks.
Dec. 13, 2023
War in Ukraine
Eurotopics: Is Ukraine's Unity Crumbling?
Month after month, Ukrainian society has impressed observers with its seemingly unbreakable unity in the fight against the Russian invaders. But now political tensions are starting to emerge.
Dec. 12, 2023
Ukraine
Kyiv Post, Chief Editor, Given Awards by Ukrainian Anti-Disinformation Center
Kyiv Post receives recognition for its contribution in countering Russian disinformation.
Dec. 11, 2023
Russia
Russia Imposes Soviet-Style ‘Re-education’ on Kids in Occupied Ukraine
Ukraine’s National Resistance Center reports that the Kremlin is forcing teenagers in the occupied territories to join Russian pseudo-military clubs in an effort to erase their Ukrainian identity.
Dec. 8, 2023
War in Ukraine
Former Russian Militia Leader ‘Strelkov’ Fears for His Life in Jail
In his latest interview, Igor Girkin, a nationalist militia leader arrested for “extremism” in criticizing Putin’s handling of the war, said he fears for his life in Russian captivity.
Dec. 8, 2023
Crimea
Partisans 'Kill 24 Russian Soldiers with Poisoned Treats'
Ordnance is not the only way Ukrainians have been eliminating Russian occupation troops. A spate of poisonings by suspected partisans has taken its toll on Moscow’s forces as well.
Dec. 4, 2023
War in Ukraine
Foundation Run by Putin’s Daughter Gets Stake in Drone Manufacturer
Russian independent sources say the Innopraktika Foundation, headed by Putin’s daughter, has acquired a stake in Russian dual-use military/civilian drone manufacturer Geoscan.
Nov. 29, 2023
War in Ukraine
Zelensky, Zaluzhny Rift – Fact or Fiction?
Months of rumors about a divide between Ukraine's top general and its president recently reached the public sphere. Kyiv Post sources say there's no conflict – and that Russia is fanning the flames.
Nov. 29, 2023
US
Putin Won't Seek Ukraine Peace Until After 2024 Presidential Elections, US Official Says
The remarks come amid concerns that a potential victory for former President Donald Trump could weaken Western backing for Kyiv.
Nov. 29, 2023
War in Ukraine
Blinken Heads to Rally Ukraine Support, Could Cross Paths With Lavrov
In Brussels, Blinken will speak about US support for Ukraine over the coming months, with Kyiv pursuing a counter-offensive at a time that much of global attention has shifted to the Middle East.
Nov. 28, 2023