The Kyiv Independent

Exclusive: Ukraine has few options if Hungary keeps EU funding frozen

A top Ukrainian official said there was no "reliable alternative option" beyond the spring to keep Kyiv's finances afloat.

Ukrainian drones reportedly strike oil depot in Russia's Krasnodar Krai

Ukrainian drones struck a Russian oil depot in Labinsk, Krasnodar Krai, overnight on March 16, setting the site ablaze, Telegram news channel Ex…

Russian strike razes homes in Zaporizhzhia, killing 1, injuring 19

Two people who were trapped beneath the rubble have been rescued by emergency workers. A 17-year-old boy was injured and is in serious condition…

Trump says Russia-Ukraine peace has 'good shot,' New York Post reports

"I think they want to do it now, and I think that Russia wants to do it. But every time one wants to do it, the other doesn’t," Trump told the N…

3 killed, 32 injured in Kyiv amid Russian drone attack on residential buildings

Russia launched a drone attack on Kyiv overnight on Oct. 26, killing at least three people, and injuring at least 32 others, including seven chi…

Russian drone hits kindergarten in Kharkiv

Russia attacked Kharkiv with drones on Oct. 22, damaging a kindergarten and killing one person, injuring at least six, local authorities reporte…

'It is already being prepared' — Ukraine, Lithuania call for harsher sanctions against Russia in 18th package

"Deception, disruption, distraction, and delay, and the whole point of it is to avoid sanctions," Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys sa…

EU prepares capital controls, tariffs on Russia in case Hungary blocks sanctions, FT reports

The sanctions will expire at the end of July unless all 27 EU member states agree to extend them.

German fighter jets scrambled due to Russian spy plane over Baltic Sea

Germany's Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft were scrambled due to a flight of a Russian Il-20 reconnaissance plane in over the international waters o…

Netherlands to supply Patriot system to Ukraine together with another country

Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren announced that the Netherlands will supply another Patriot air defense system to Ukraine together with an…

Slovak citizens raise $2.8 million for Czech ammunition initiative after government refuses to contribute

Nearly 40,000 Slovaks contributed to the initiative, with an average donation worth 64 euros ($68), according to the "Ammunition for Ukraine" we…

China offers backing to Hungary in security matters, law enforcement

China has offered long-term support to Budapest on security measures, expanding mutual ties beyond economic cooperation, Reuters reported on Feb…

Hungarian far-right leader calls for seizure of Ukraine's Zakarpattia Oblast if Russia wins war

The Our Homeland party, which currently holds six seats out of a total of 199 in Hungary's parliament, has been criticized for its nativist view…

Putin makes surprise visit to Kaliningrad, flies close to NATO territory

Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Kaliningrad was viewed by some analysts as "a clear attempt to signal that the Baltic Sea is no Nato…