'We never planned to be a war newsroom, but we were forced to become one and had to learn on the go,' writes Olga Rudenko, Kyiv Independent's editor-in-chief in her op-ed for Public Interest News Foundation. https://
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Kyiv Independent editor on forced war newsroom and local journalism
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Ukrainian forces captured Togolese citizens
The Ukrainian Armed Forces captured Togolese citizens who fought on the side of the Russian Federation: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs says they were lured by deceit
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Debate on Russian progress in Q1 2025: weather and assaults
Many comments on Russian progress in the first quarter of 2025. Some compare it to Q4 2024 to show a decrease, therefore a slowdown. Argument that does not take into account weather conditions. Others look at the number of assaults. In this case, it is necessary
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Ukrainian Marines on the Front Lines, Through Mud and Fire
Ukrainian marines fight where it’s hardest—on the riverbanks, in the mud, under fire.
— Defense of Ukraine (@DefenceU) 2 mai 2025
They don’t wait for the perfect moment. They make it.
📹: 37th Marine Brigade pic.twitter.com/E8Bfoz2sGpUkrainian marines fight where it’s hardest—on the riverbanks, in the mud, under fire. They don’t wait for the perfect moment. They make it. : 37th Marine Brigade
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Ukrainian forces capture Togolese fighters in Russia
The Foreign Ministry of the Togolese Republic announced that Ukrainian Armed Forces have captured Togolese nationals who were fighting for the Russian army. They confirmed that most of those captured are 'young students' who traveled to Russia after being allegedly offered financial incentives.
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Ukraine approves over 120 domestic weapons systems in April 2025
In April 2025, the Ministry of Defense approved over 120 new weapons systems, most developed domestically These include advanced drones, electronic warfare tools, fiber-optic-controlled UAVs, robotic platforms, and communication systems
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Rutte proposes new NATO defense spending formula
Rutte proposes a new formula for NATO defense spending to meet Trump's demand, – Reuters
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Extreme measures against own troops near Pokrovsk
Russian commanders employed extreme measures against their own troops during assaults near Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast. These measures include shooting soldiers in the legs who hesitate and forcing wounded personnel back into combat with no medical treatment.
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JD Vance Admits Ukraine War Won’t End Soon; Trump’s Pressure Tactics Fail
JD Vance finally admits Russia's war in Ukraine won’t end soon Trump’s efforts to end the war by pressuring Ukraine to concede to Russia have so far proven futile.
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Forced evacuation of children in Donetsk villages
Forced evacuation of children with their parents was announced in two villages of the Shakhove territorial community—Shakhove and Toretske—in Donetsk Oblast, regional governor Vadym Filashkin reported. In total, about 80 children are currently living in these villages.