The Kyiv Post’s new issue is out!
Politics
Waiting for peace: President Volodymyr Zelensky has an ambitious disengagement plan for the Donbas that could prevent the deaths of Ukrainian soldiers at conflict flashpoints. But Russian intransigence and opposition at home are frustrating the president’s peace plan. Read more.
Russia’s war against Ukraine has already cost more than 13,000 lives. Hundreds of thousands more have been wounded or displaced. But there is another group of victims: 500,000 children living in the war zone. Many now suffer from trauma and psychological problems. This is their story.
Also check out our video report on children in the war zone.
Amb. William Taylor’s testimony proves damning to Trump and may be a turning point in the impeachment probe. Read more.
World in Ukraine: Turkey
Yagmur Ahmet Guldere: “We would like the West to treat us as an ally.” Read our interview with the Turkish ambassador.
Trade ties between Ukraine and Turkey are growing. But to take them to the next level, the two countries must sign a free trade agreement, say businesspeople. Find out why and what’s standing in the way.
Turkish business is eager to invest in Ukraine. But obstacles remain and need to be addressed by the Ukrainian government.
Ukraine needs to upgrade its military and defense industry. Turkey is seeking new partners for producing weapons and new markets for selling them. Here’s why that’s a win-win for both countries.
Russia is expanding its control over the Black Sea. That’s bad for Ukraine, bad for Turkey, and it is tipping the balance of power in the region toward Moscow.
You don’t have to go to Turkey to experience Turkish culture. We outline some of the most interesting Turkish cultural events in Kyiv.
Other stories
In the run-up to its 25th birthday, the Kyiv Post recently changed its look. Take a look at how the paper’s design has changed over the years.
Now valued at over $1 billion, Ukrainian tech ‘unicorn’ Grammarly is helping English-speakers write better. Read more.
Halloween is coming up. Lucky for you, we have a list of fun, safe ways to celebrate this spooky holiday.
“Ukraine Wow,” a new media exhibit at Kyiv’s railway station spotlights an unexpected Ukraine. Read more.
Ukrainian “ethno chaos” band DakhaBrakha shows the Ukrainian soul to the world through song. We talked with them in Canada.
You know when you withdraw money from an ATM in Ukraine, and the bills are so large you know no one will break them for you? Well, that’s going to get worse. The country has released its largest banknote yet, a Hr 1000 bill — worth roughly $40.
A Kyiv restaurant has won an international award for its foodservice concept. Read more
If you liked our story about the polluted fog that has descended on Kyiv, check out our very foggy, very smoggy photo gallery.
