The Kyiv Independent [unofficial] the_kyiv_independent@writeworks.uk

Western intel contradicts Trump's, Putin's claims on Ukraine's encirclement in Kursk Oblast -- Extending NATO's Article 5 to Ukraine would test Russia’s peace intentions, Meloni says -- Russia's Engels air base ablaze after Ukrainian drone strike -- Sudzha gas metering station in Russia's Kursk Oblast on fire following multiple explosions -- and more

US scales down efforts in countering Russian sabotage -- Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant in focus of Ukraine peace talks. What's at stake -- Trump Jr., Witkoff, Carlson involved in secret talks with Zelensky's rivals -- Zelensky confirms new arrival of F-16 jets to Ukraine -- US may relinquish leadership of NATO's European command -- and more

'I don't want us to be on Putin's menu'; Zelensky says negotiations must include Ukraine -- Russian energy giant Gazprom suffers $13.1 billion loss in 2024 -- Meet the Ukrainian fashion brand that's making heritage trendy -- UK, EU to discuss confiscating Russian assets ahead of Ukraine peace talks -- and more

Ukrainian long-range drone successfully completes 3,000-kilometer test -- Germany delivers Gepard air defenses, shells, drones, other aid to Ukraine -- Territorial integrity, military size, alliances; FM Sybiha sets 3 fundamentals for potential peace talks -- Talk about an invasion is everywhere; How Lithuania is preparing for war with Russia -- and more

No more lost territory, return of deported children — Kyiv names red lines for peace deal -- West can send troops to Ukraine without Russia's permission, Macron says -- UK proposes Western peacekeeping mission of 10,000 troops in Ukrain -- Lithuania backs EU plan for $43.5 billion in military aid to Ukraine -- and more

Russia readying to attack Sumy as Donbas front stabilizes -- 'Putin is lying to everyone' — Zelensky calls for 'strong pressure' on Russia after UK summit -- Duda denounces Russia for 'imperial greed,' reiterates calls to deploy US nuclear weapons in Poland -- Russia attacks Ukraine with 178 drones overnight, targets energy infrastructure -- and more

Russia continues missile production despite Western sanctions -- Electricity deficit in Ukraine at 19% after latest Russian attack -- Defense secretary says US is not preventing Ukraine from developing long-range strike capabilities --Ukraine's air defense downs all 8 Russian drones in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast -- and more

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