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Russian President Vladimir Putin's main goals in any peace negotiations include prohibiting Ukraine from ever entering NATO and reducing allied military presence in the eastern flank, the Financial Times reported on Jan. 10, citing a former Kremlin official and a source who discussed the matter with Putin.
How will Russia-Ukraine war end? The good, the bad, and the ugly …
Dec 13, 2024 · Editor's note: This article is based on a publicly available research report on scenarios for the end of Russia’s war on Ukraine by KI Insights, the Kyiv Independent’s research unit.Read Francis Farrell's full report here.. After nearly three years of heavy battles and mass strikes, Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine is showing …
Ukraine - The Kyiv Independent
Key developments on Jan. 10: * Ukrainian Neptune missile hits Russian drone warehouse in Rostov Oblast, SBU source claims * Ukraine conducts 'precision strike' on Russian army command post in Donetsk Oblast, General Staff claims * Ukrainian forces defending Kurakhove thermal power plant amid intense fighting in Donetsk Oblast, military says * Scholz blocks
Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 19, injure 132 over past day
5 days ago · Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least 19 civilians and injured at least 132 over the past day, regional authorities said on Jan. 9, with most of the casualties reported following an airstrike on Zaporizhzhia.
Ukraine reportedly strikes oil depot in Russia's Oryol Oblast
Dec 14, 2024 · Editor's note: This is a developing story and is being updated. Ukrainian drones reportedly struck an oil depot in the city of Oryol overnight on Dec. 14, causing a large fire, according to several Russian Telegram channels. Explosions were reported by residents in the city around midnight local ...
As US pushes Kyiv to lower draft age, why won’t Ukraine conscript ...
Dec 16, 2024 · Ukraine’s demographic crisis. Regardless of training or equipment, one reason why Ukraine’s draft age is not 18 likely relates to concerns about the country’s demography. “If you have a look at Ukraine's demographic tree, it makes perfect sense,” retired Australian Major General Mick Ryan told the Kyiv Independent.
Ukraine strikes Russian oil depot supplying fuel to Engels-2 airbase ...
6 days ago · Ukrainian forces attacked a Russian oil depot in Engels, Saratov Oblast, overnight on Jan. 8, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces said after reports of drone attacks. The operation, carried out jointly by Ukraine's military intelligence, the Unmanned Systems Forces, and other units, targeted ...
French-trained brigade had 'systematic shortcomings,' Ukraine's …
6 days ago · The commander said the biggest challenge was the "low efficiency and motivation of mid-level commanders who directly manage people." Relevant solutions are already being implemented, with a focus on "recruiting experienced officers and commanders at all levels," the general said, adding that the 155th Brigade’s soldiers will receive additional training.
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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine's 47th Brigade releases video of …
4 days ago · Key developments on Jan. 9: * Ukraine's 47th Brigade releases video of 'massive' Russian attack repelled in Kursk Oblast * 4,000 North Korean troops killed or wounded fighting against Ukraine, Zelensky claims * 'It would be crazy to drop the ball now' — Zelensky urges continued unity, support for Ukraine at Ramstein * Kyiv,