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euromaidanpress.com | 7 hrs. 51 min. ago

A Russian disinformation campaign cloned Euromaidan Press to blame Ukraine for Russia’s own strike on Kramatorsk (we took the fake down)

Researchers tie the fake to Storm-1516, a Russian influence operation that has overtaken RT and Sputnik by cloning trusted news brands to publish fabricated stories under their names.

euromaidanpress.com | 10 hrs. 44 min. ago

Ukraine may already be pushing Operation Vivaldi across the Zherebets River. It’s a risky gamble

Two mappers put Ukrainian troops on the river’s eastern bank this week, including at Terny, where Russia crossed in 2024 and kept pushing until Vivaldi drove it back.

rferl.org | 14 hrs. 3 min. ago

Locals Brace For Rough Winter As Russia Bombards Ukraine's Bilozerske

Russian bombs and artillery have devastated the city of Bilozerske in Ukraine's Donetsk region. With the city in ruins and colder temperatures approaching, remaining residents are bracing for a rough winter.

euromaidanpress.com | 14 hrs. 10 min. ago

Russia is building Starlink no foreign company can switch off. Ukraine names 49 firms behind it, and 23 face no sanctions from Kyiv’s allies at all

One of them is Roscosmos, which puts the satellites in orbit.

theatlantic.com | 15 hrs. 25 min. ago

What You Are About to See From Oleshky, Ukraine, Is a Lie

The Kremlin is staging whitewashed tours of a city it has terrorized.

kyivindependent.com | 15 hrs. 31 min. ago

Ukrainian Christmas Drop: Weave a centuries-old tradition at home with Kyiv Independent and Pavuk

The Kyiv Independent has teamed up with Ukrainian brand Pavuk on a limited-edition Christmas drop built around one of Ukraine's oldest holiday traditions: weaving a pavuk, a delicate mobile made of rye straw.

dw.com | 16 hrs. 12 min. ago

Ukraine's Zelenskyy irked by US-Russia-China summit

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has voiced his concerns about a probable meeting between the leaders of the US, China and Russia next month. Plus, a localized truce appeared to be holding in the town of Oleshky.

independent.co.uk | 16 hrs. 53 min. ago

Brad Paisley advances 'Russian bot' theory after pro-Ukraine song gets negative reviews

kyivindependent.com | 17 hrs. 20 min. ago

UK announces 'biggest ever' Ukraine support package of $13 billion in 2027

"Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine poses a serious threat to U.K. prosperity and security," reads a social media post from the U.K.'s finance ministry explaining the new support to Ukraine.

kyivindependent.com | 18 hrs. 5 min. ago

80% of Ukrainians back strikes on Russian refineries even if US cuts support, poll shows

Some 80% of respondents back the continued strikes, even if Washington restricts intelligence sharing or Starlink operations. Only 11% said Ukraine should pause the attacks, despite Russia's ongoing attacks on the Ukrainian energy grid, according to the survey.

kyivindependent.com | 18 hrs. 27 min. ago

Ukraine's fugitive ex-prosecutor general alleges conspiracy, anti-graft agencies hit back

The former prosecutor general broke a month-long silence after fleeing Ukraine to Austria amid a corruption scandal involving senior officials from the Prosecutor General's Office.

kyivindependent.com | 19 hrs. 35 min. ago

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,583,350 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

The number includes 1,510 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

kyivpost.com | 20 hrs. 36 min. ago

Oleshky Truce Holds for 30 Hours as Kherson Falls Quiet

The first 30 hours of the humanitarian ceasefire around Russian-occupied Oleshky passed without incidents, Ukraine’s ombudsman said on Oct. 28. Across the Dnipro in Kherson, residents ventured outdoors and municipal workers reached areas previously difficult to access. The pause is intended to enable aid deliveries and safe civilian departures and is scheduled to last until Nov.

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france24.com | 20 hrs. 58 min. ago

Ukraine: Ceasefire holds for its first 30 hours in occupied Oleshky

A local ceasefire in the Russian-occupied southern Ukrainian city of Oleshky held through its first day and night, despite continued fighting between Moscow and Kyiv elsewhere. The truce, which began on Tuesday in the devastated city, is expected to remain in place until Sunday. Emerald Maxwell reports.

kyivindependent.com | 21 hrs. 2 min. ago

Nearly 50 companies involved in producing Russia's Starlink alternative, 23 not under international sanctions, HUR says

Rassvet's planned coverage is expected to focus primarily on Ukraine and Europe, HUR said, warning that the system could also support Russian hybrid operations against other countries.

armyinform.com.ua | 1 days ago

From Liberated Territory to Tunnel Warfare: Ukraine’s Three Key Offensives of 2026

They include the Air Assault Forces’ offensive on the Oleksandrivka front, the 3rd Army Corps’ Operation Vivaldi and Operation Veles...

armyinform.com.ua | 1 days ago

Over 1,500 troops: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports enemy losses over the past day

This was reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Total combat losses of the enemy from...

ft.com | 1 days ago

South Korean ‘tilt’ towards Russia alarms European allies

Lee Jae Myung prioritises Seoul’s interests with its giant neighbour amid strained ties with Ukraine, analysts say

atlanticcouncil.org | 1 days ago

UN report: Russian attacks on Ukraine’s power grid are a ‘crime against humanity’

Russia’s bombardment of Ukraine’s civilian power grid qualifies as a crime against humanity, according to a new report by the UN’s Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine, writes Kateryna Odarchenko. The post UN report: Russian attacks on Ukraine’s power grid are a ‘crime against humanity’ appeared first on Atlantic Council.

kyivpost.com | 1 days ago

Ukraine Moves Closer to Its Own Satellite Network as Test Craft Reaches Orbit

Ukrainian company Himera and Danish firm GomSpace have sent Obria Nano, a test satellite, into orbit as the first step toward an independent Ukrainian communications network. The launch comes as Kyiv seeks to reduce its dependence on SpaceX’s Starshield service amid recent disruptions and strained ties with Washington.

euromaidanpress.com | 1 days ago

Russia strikes publishing house warehouse in Kharkiv on Ukrainian Language Day, adding to a campaign against Ukrainian literature and culture

The publisher is assessing losses after the attack disrupted its planned 5 November releases, as repeated Russian strikes destroy books and damage Ukraine’s publishing industry.

ft.com | 1 days ago

EU pressures allies over looming Ukraine funding crunch

European Commission forecasts suggest non-EU partners have pledged just €4bn in aid for Kyiv next year, down from €19bn in 2026

kyivpost.com | 1 days ago

UN Says Russia’s Energy Attacks Possibly Crimes Against Humanity

A UN report published on Oct. 19 says Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid show clear intent to deprive the civilian population of life’s necessities and may amount to crimes against humanity. Kyiv has warned of Russia’s plans to disable 90% of the country’s utility services, with the energy grid already strained from over four years of full-scale Russian invasion.

kyivpost.com | 1 days ago

Oleshky Ceasefire to Last Until Nov. 1, Arakhamia Says

A humanitarian ceasefire around Russian-occupied Oleshky is scheduled to last until late on Nov. 1, Ukrainian lawmaker David Arakhamia said. The pause is intended to enable aid deliveries and civilian evacuations, while Ukraine’s ombudsman reported that both sides were observing the agreement after it took effect early Tuesday.

glavcom.ua | 1 days ago

Ukraine’s victory will only be possible when support for Ukraine matches its resilience

Ukraine’s victory will be possible only when support for Ukraine matches its resilience

ft.com | 1 days ago

Russia and Ukraine begin local ceasefire in frontline city

Humanitarian truce aims to evacuate residents stuck in Oleshky, who have been cut off from food and medicine

kyivindependent.com | 1 days ago

Russian attacks across Ukraine kill four, injure 55 over past day, as Kyiv comes under ballistic missile assault

Russian attacks hit Kyiv's Southern Bridge, disrupting metro services, as well as a university campus, an administrative building, and medical centers.