Cutting Ukraine’s military might has been raised as among the key points in U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest push to end the war at all costs. The original 28-point peace proposal, criticized in Ukraine for aligning with Russia’s sweeping demands, envisioned a 600, – https://kyivindependent.com/tag/ukraine/rss/ This article appeared on the websitekyivindependent.com This article is taken […]
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Ukraine war latest: Russia accidentally admits to its staggering troop losses in Ukraine
Key developments on June 19: Russia accidentally admits to its staggering troop losses in Ukraine Ukraine, Russia carry out another POW exchange under Istanbul deal North Korea considers sending 25,000 workers to Russia to help produce Shahed drones, media reports Zelensky appoints Brigadier General Shapovalov as new Ground Forces chief ‘Unwanted by their homeland’ — […]
Russia just accidentally admitted to its staggering troop losses in Ukraine
A senior Russian official on June 19 inadvertently confirmed the staggering troop losses incurred by Moscow’s forces during its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. In an interview with CNN, Russian Ambassador to the U.K. Andrey Kelin was asked about Moscow’s maximalist intentions in Ukraine and its ability to recruit enough soldiers to fulfill them. Despite ongoing […]
Ukraine war latest: US expects Russia’s retaliation for Operation Spiderweb to continue soon; Ukraine denies Russian troop presence in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, describes situation as ‘tense’
Key developments on June 7-8: US expects Russia’s retaliation for Operation Spiderweb to continue soon Ukraine denies Russian troop presence in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast amid offensive, describes situation as ‘tense’ Trump administration redirects 20,000 anti-drone missiles meant for Ukraine, Zelensky confirms Ukraine downs fighter jet in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, Air Force says ‘I am against Ukraine’s […]
Ukraine denies Russian troop presence in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast amid offensive, describes situation as ‘tense’
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect the Ukrainian military’s denial of the presence of Russian troops in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. Russian forces continue their efforts to break into Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine’s Southern Defense Forces reported on June 8, saying that the situation around the 31st Separate Brigade’s positions remains “tense.” “The enemy has […]
Ukraine orders mandatory evacuation from 11 additional villages in Sumy Oblast amid Russian troop buildup
Authorities have ordered the mandatory evacuation of residents from 11 additional villages in Sumy Oblast due to escalating Russian attacks, Governor Oleh Hryhorov said on May 31. Hryhorov signed the order citing the “constant threat to civilian life” caused by ongoing shelling in the region. The evacuation covers settlements in local communities of Sumy Oblast, […]
Europe ‘far from’ discussing foreign troop deployment to Ukraine, Merz says
Europe is “far from” discussing foreign troop deployment to Ukraine, as efforts focus on securing an unconditional ceasefire, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on May 17, Reuters reported. “There is no reason to talk about (troops) at the moment, we are far from that. We want the weapons to stop, the killing to end,” Merz […]
Moscow claims to retake Kursk Oblast, confirms North Korean troop deployment for first time
Editor’s note: The story is being updated. Russian forces have fully recaptured the territory of Kursk Oblast, the Russian border region partially held by Ukraine since last August, the Kremlin claimed on April 26. “Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov reported to Supreme Commander-in-Chief Vladimir Putin on the completion […]
UK may abandon plans to deploy large troop force to Ukraine, the Times reports
The U.K. is expected to scale back earlier proposals to deploy thousands of ground troops to Ukraine, as officials warn the risks are now considered “too high” for such a mission. The original plan, which included protecting Ukrainian cities, ports, and nuclear power plants, is being reconsidered in favor of a more limited and strategic […]
Zelensky welcomes French, British army chiefs in Kyiv, talks troop deployment
President Volodymyr Zelensky had met on April 5 with British Admiral Antony Radakin and French General Thierry Burkhard who head the Defence Staff of their respective countries. “There is tangible progress and initial details on how the partner security contingent might be deployed,” Zelensky said. Zelensky also thanked the “U.K. and France for their leadership” […]