Russia has centralized volunteer drone units like Rubikon into a professional system that is eroding Ukraine’s early edge in UAV warfare and threatening its front lines. – https://kyivindependent.com/tag/ukraine/rss/ This article appeared on the websitekyivindependent.com This article is taken based on Law no. 8/1996 of Romania. News does not enjoy copyright, so they can be taken, […]
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Skies at stake: Inside the U.S.–China race for air dominance
From new stealth bombers to AI-enabled drones, the U.S. and China are reshaping airpower for a Pacific showdown — each betting its technology can keep the other out of the skies. The U.S. is charging ahead with its next-generation F-47 fighter, while China scrambles to catch up with jets designed to match the F-35 and […]
Inside the last Boeing 707 to serve as Air Force One: See Reagan’s jet that marked the end of an era
Before the gleaming 747s that now ferry U.S. presidents across oceans, there was a smaller, sleeker jet that carried the weight of the free world. The last Boeing 707 to serve as a primary Air Force One — the aircraft that once flew President Ronald Reagan, plus six other American presidents — now sits under […]
Reduced protection, rising tensions: Inside Lithuania’s strained relations with Belarus opposition
Belarusian opposition in neighboring Lithuania had a tough week. Lithuania’s new government quietly reduced the state-provided security for exiled Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, a move that has been attributed to financial concerns and a perceived lower threat level. The headquarters of Belarus’ democratic forces shut down, – https://kyivindependent.com/tag/ukraine/rss/ This article appeared on the websitekyivindependent.com […]
Charred walls, splintered floors: Inside Ukraine’s government headquarters after a devastating Russian attack
The smell of smoke grew stronger as you approached Ukraine’s main government building. A day prior, Russian forces hit the Cabinet of Ministers with an Iskander missile, damaging the headquarters of the country’s executive authority, engulfing its upper floors in flame. “The fire spread quickly, – https://kyivindependent.com/tag/ukraine/rss/ This article appeared on the websitekyivindependent.com This article […]
Inside Ukraine’s media: Political role, donor cuts, and pressures from power — exclusive briefing by KI Insights
Ukraine’s media have long served as a critical actor in shaping the country’s political landscape — reporting from war zones, exposing corruption, and helping define national narratives. But in 2025, the sector itself is in crisis. With USAID funding ended and other international donors stretched thin, – https://kyivindependent.com/tag/ukraine/rss/ This article appeared on the websitekyivindependent.com This […]
Swamp games: Inside Noem’s controversial ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention strategy
In the middle of directing the most underwhelming deportation effort in modern American history, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has now decided to play swamp games. Literally. Rather than investing in a durable, institutional enforcement backbone capable of sustaining President Donald Trump’s mass deportation mandate, Noem is shoveling detention funds into a pop-up project in […]
Missouri factory worker found dead inside industrial oven, police say
A Guatemalan national working under an alias was found dead inside an industrial oven at a cereal plant in Missouri last week, authorities say. Nicolas Lopez Gomez, 38, who was working under the name Edward Avila, was located by officers, emergency medical services personnel and firefighters, the Perryville Police Department said. Officers were sent to […]
Security footage shows dog’s dramatic showdown with full-sized bear inside California home
Security cameras captured a dramatic encounter between a dog and a full-sized black bear as they went snout-to-snout inside a California home last week. Monrovia resident Zoë Cadman shared video on social media of a large bear roaming around her backyard before making its way into her home shortly before midnight on June 14. HOMEOWNERS […]
Inside Russia, calls for peace come with conditions — and Kremlin talking points
Following the second round of direct peace talks with Ukraine, the Russian side leaked its proposal on how to end its war — effectively a demand for Ukraine’s surrender. Yet, if the intentions of the Kremlin are no secret — continue the war until a political or military victory — getting information on what people […]
What is the papal conclave: Inside the ancient process of choosing the next pope
After a pope dies, the Catholic Church chooses its next leader through an ancient electoral process called the “papal conclave.” In practice, since at least 1276, the conclave gathers the church’s top bishops – called the College of Cardinals – from around the globe. Though there are more than 240 cardinals currently, only those under […]
South Carolina bill would ban smoking inside cars while children are passengers
A bipartisan group of senators in South Carolina introduced a bill this week that would ban smoking in the car with a child present. South Carolina Sen. Darrell Jackson, a Democrat, said it is aimed at protecting kids from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke and is similar to legislation already in place in a […]