A U.S. covert team carried out a mission to extract Venezuela’s opposition leader, María Corina Machado, as her daughter accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on her behalf in Europe. Special forces veteran Bryan Stern described the treacherous operation and the measures taken to get her safely out of Venezuela. “It was dangerous for her — […]
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A Russian opposition figure tries — and fails — to mythologize Zelensky
Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, President Volodymyr Zelensky has come to occupy a singular place in the global imagination: not merely as Ukraine’s president, but as the voice through which the country’s courage and endurance are made legible to the world. While – https://kyivindependent.com/tag/ukraine/rss/ This article appeared on the websitekyivindependent.com This article is […]
Belgian PM raises stakes on Kyiv lifeline, renewing opposition to Russian frozen-assets reparations loan
In a letter, sent on Nov. 27 and seen by the Kyiv Independent, Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever labelled the EU’s “reparations loan” scheme as “fundamentally wrong,” and argued that moving forward on the initiative could complicate an eventual peace deal. – https://kyivindependent.com/tag/ukraine/rss/ This article appeared on the websitekyivindependent.com This article is taken based […]
Federal judge dismisses Boeing felony charges despite victims’ families opposition to $1.1B settlement deal
A federal judge ruled in favor of the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday, dismissing felony charges against aircraft giant Boeing in relation to two commercial plane crashes that claimed the lives of 346 people in Indonesia and Ethiopia. Judge Reed O’Connor accepted the DOJ’s motion to dismiss in the Northern District of Texas. Boeing, […]
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 […]
Venezuelan opposition leader awarded Nobel Peace Prize, Trump loses out
The committee described Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado as “a brave and committed champion of peace.” – 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, this is our right to take news and information […]
Russia fails to regain seat on UN aviation body amid EU opposition over Ukraine war, MH17 case
Moscow immediately demanded a “repeat round of voting” after failing to garner the support needed to return to the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) 36-member council. – 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, […]
Hungarian opposition leader calls on Russia not to interfere in Hungarian politics after claim that EU seeks to unseat Orban
“I demand a clear assurance that Russia will refrain from any act that could be classified as interfering in Hungary’s internal political processes, including disinformation campaigns, cyber operations, or intimidation of political figures and citizens,” Hungarian opposition leader Peter Magyar said. – https://kyivindependent.com/tag/ukraine/rss/ This article appeared on the websitekyivindependent.com This article is taken based on […]
Overcoming Slovakia, Hungary opposition, EU set to approve new Russia sanctions package this week, Ukrainian official says
After failing to approve 18th package of sanctions against Russia due to opposition from Hungary and Slovakia, EU countries are expected to finalize an agreement this week, Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna said on July 7. Since EU sanctions require unanimous approval, a single veto could prevent implementation. In late June, EU ambassadors did […]
Kremlin ‘satisfied’ with US opposition to Ukraine’s NATO membership
U.S. statements ruling out Ukraine’s membership in NATO align with Russia’s views and “satisfy” Moscow, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on April 21, Interfax news agency reported. The Wall Street Journal recently reported that a ban on Kyiv joining the alliance was part of a ceasefire proposal presented by U.S. officials to Ukraine during Paris […]
Poroshenko, Tymoshenko confirm ‘transparent’ contacts with allies but reaffirm opposition to elections during war
Ex-President Petro Poroshenko’s team works “publicly and transparently” with U.S. partners to ensure bipartisan support for Ukraine, Poroshenko said on March 6, reiterating his opposition to elections during the war. His comments came in reaction to Politico’s article, which claimed that U.S. President Donald Trump’s team has been leading secret talks with Poroshenko and another […]
Trump’s Ukraine remarks ‘shocking,’ echo Russian narratives, German opposition leader says
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz has criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s statements about Ukraine, calling them “shocking” and aligned with Russian narratives, the German TV news program Tagesschau reported on Feb. 21. “This is the Russian narrative; this is how Putin has presented it for years, and I’m frankly shocked that Donald Trump has now […]