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OPINION: Drones Over Pokrovsk, Kyiv Takes a Shot, Neptunes and Flamingos

Stefan Korshak, Kyiv Post’s military correspondent, shares his perspective on recent developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine.

By Stefan Korshak

Nov. 16, 2025

War in Ukraine

OPINION: Solzhenitsyn’s Widow Reminds Us of Russia’s Imperial Paradox

Recalling Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn’s reactionary Russian chauvinism.

By Bohdan Nahaylo

Nov. 16, 2025

War in Ukraine

Russia Claims to Have Seized Two New Villages in Southern Ukraine

Russian forces claim capture of Rivnopillia and Mala Tokmachka in Zaporizhzhia, slowly advancing against outnumbered Ukrainians as eastern fighting intensifies around Pokrovsk; peace talks stalled.

By AFP

Nov. 16, 2025

Energy

Russia’s Fossil Fuel Exports Hit a New Low

Russia’s fossil fuel exports fell in October to their lowest level since the full-scale invasion, with further declines expected due to sanctions and Ukrainian attacks.

By Michiel Hilgeman

Nov. 16, 2025

‘More Bark Than Bite’ – White House Accused of Watering Down Russia Oil Sanctions With Lukoil Concession

US Treasury issues multiple licenses – including a critical deadline extension – that critics say signal a reluctant, selective approach to punishing Moscow’s energy sector.

By Alex Raufoglu

Nov. 16, 2025

Lukashenko’s ‘Reset’ With West Russian Mirage, Analysts Warn

The Belarusian ruler talks of peace and reform, but a new report reveals a country absorbed into Moscow’s military, economic and political orbit.

By Alex Raufoglu

Nov. 16, 2025

Russia

‘Hole in Russian Defenses’ - SBU Wipes Out S-400 Launchers and Radars in Novorossiysk

Ukraine’s SBU destroyed four S-400 launchers and two key radars in Novorossiysk, creating new gaps in Russia’s air defenses during a coordinated overnight strike with HUR and SSO.

By Julia Struck-Feshchenko, Kateryna Zakharchenko

Nov. 15, 2025

Russia

Ukraine Strikes Deep: Ryazan Oil Refinery Ablaze, Nebo-U Radar Destroyed, Echelon Hit

Ukraine launched coordinated strikes on Russia’s Ryazan oil refinery, a Nebo-U radar in Crimea, and a military echelon near Tokmak.

By Julia Struck-Feshchenko

Nov. 15, 2025

Featured

OPINION: To Poles and Ukrainians: Be Bigger Than Russia!

A Leadership Expert Explains Putin’s Collapse

Stalin’s Playbook: Why Putin’s Insiders Keep Dying

Zelensky

Zelensky: Russia ‘Can’t Turn a Blind Eye’ as Ukraine Boosts Missiles, Preps New Defenses Against Civilian ‘Safaris’

Zelensky says Ukraine’s missile capabilities are improving “every month,” unveiling Long Neptune strikes on Russia and announcing new air defenses, aircraft, and protections for frontline regions.

By Julia Struck-Feshchenko

Nov. 15, 2025

Russia

Ukraine Says It Hit Russia’s Iconic Trans-Siberian Railway, Targeting N. Korean Ammo Supply

HUR said the attack blocked the movement of military cargo on a rail line that Moscow uses “to supply weapons and ammunition, including those obtained from the territory of the DPRK.”

By TVP World

Nov. 15, 2025

Russia

Russian Economy Barely Grows in Q3 as War Spending Bites

That is significantly lower than in the previous quarter, when the GDP added 1.1 percent.

By AFP

Nov. 15, 2025

Sanctions Squeeze: Is Washington Really Out of Options Against Russia?

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Ukraine

Sanctions Squeeze: Is Washington Really Out of Options Against Russia?

Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggests US has exhausted its options against the Kremlin, but a leading analyst tells Kyiv Post the administration still holds significant untapped economic weapons

By Alex Raufoglu

Nov. 15, 2025

Citigroup Shares Rise After Putin Approves Sale of Citibank Russia

Citigroup’s stock climbed after Vladimir Putin authorized Renaissance Capital to acquire 100% of Citibank’s Russian subsidiary, a deal requiring special approval under Moscow’s restrictions.

By Olena Hrazhdan

Nov. 14, 2025

Ukraine’s Strikes Take 20% of Russia’s Oil Refining Offline, but Output Falls Only 3-6%

Ukrainian drones and missiles disabled 20% of Russia’s refinery capacity in recent attacks, but Moscow limited losses to a 6% drop by activating idle units at other plants.

By Olena Hrazhdan

Nov. 14, 2025

Russia

Russia to Bring In 12,000 North Korean Workers to Boost Shahed Drone Production – Ukrainian Intel

Moscow plans to continue its cooperation with Pyongyang by bringing in about 12,000 North Korean workers to boost Shahed-type drone production at the Alabuga plant by 2025.

By Kateryna Zakharchenko

Nov. 14, 2025

Russia

Hungary to Sue EU Over Ban on Russian Gas Imports

Hungary – the Kremlin’s closest ally in the 27-nation EU – still depends heavily on Russian energy imports despite Moscow invading Ukraine in 2022.

By AFP

Nov. 14, 2025

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