Valerii Zaluzhnyi delivered his first speech in London as Ukraine's ambassador to the United Kingdom, calling on the West to bolster its defense capabilities.
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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US pressure may not force early end; Ukraine might continue fighting
U.S. pressure to force an early end to the war may not achieve that outcome. Ukraine might choose to continue fighting against the odds, writes Timothy Ash in this guest op-ed.
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Kamala Harris’s Key Quotes on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has been outspoken about Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on several occasions. The Kyiv Independent has compiled her key quotes to highlight her stance.
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Mama duck and ducklings halt Kyiv highway traffic near Dnipro river
Traffic on a highway in Kyiv was halted because a mama duck and her babies needed to cross the road (Dnipro river is close to there). pic.twitter.com/YEnoIn0YkL
— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) 23 juillet 2024Traffic on a highway in Kyiv was halted because a mama duck and her babies needed to cross the road (Dnipro river is close to there).
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Ukraine strikes Crimea, downs Russian jet near Pokrovsk
A Ukrainian attack on occupied Crimea resulted in a Russian ferry being "seriously damaged," Ukrainian soldiers shot down a Russian Su-25 attack jet near Pokrovsk; and more.
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Zelenskyy : Ukraine se rapproche de missiles autonomes
Zelenskyy: Ukraine nearing ability to deploy own missiles, aims for "maximum defense independence." In his evening address, Ukrainian President reports about the progress on missile program, drone tech.
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Snoop Dogg Olympic torchbearer amid #bloodyolympics protest over Ukrainian deaths
Don't drop it, it's too hot: Rapper Snoop Dogg will be one of the Olympic flame's torchbearers before opening ceremony in Paris. 400+ Ukrainian athletes have been killed during Russo-Ukrainian war. Russian athletes to compete under "a neutral flag." #bloodyolympics
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Russian forces bomb Lyman, Donetsk Oblast


Russian troops dropped a bomb on the town of Lyman in Donetsk Oblast. Two people, aged 58 and 66, were killed, and three others were injured. Fifteen houses were damaged, according to the Donetsk regional prosecutor's office.
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Ukraine’s 5 Million Displaced Face Housing, Job, and Mental Health Crises
There are currently nearly 5 million internally displaced people in Ukraine. The most critical issues for them include the lack of proper and affordable housing, financial instability, difficulties in finding employment, and deteriorating mental health.
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Russian daily fire expenditure steady at 10k in 2024
The Russian average for 2023 is probably closer to 10k daily expenditure, and Russian fires have held steady at that figure so far in 2024. Notably, it has not declined significantly despite large quantities of FPVs, and other types of strike UAS being employed by the force.
