Kyiv Independent
A village feast in Ukraine | Dare to Ukraine: Village Ep. 5
- Title
- A village feast in Ukraine | Dare to Ukraine: Village Ep. 5
- Runtime
- 0:55
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- In Episode 5 of “Dare to Ukraine: Village,” Masha’s journey reaches its final chapter. Before leaving, she brings everyone together for a shared meal, stories, and moments that reflect her month-long experience. From morning fishing to dinner-table singing at night, this episode captures the warmth, connection, and memories that make rural Ukraine unforgettable.
“Dare to Ukraine” is The Kyiv Independent’s wartime travel series that shows the country beyond the war headlines.
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- Ukrainian teen's escape from Russian-occupied territory
- Runtime
- 1:04
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- In this exclusive interview, a Ukrainian teenager shares the harsh realities of growing up under Russian occupation. From schools forced to switch to Russian and propaganda in classrooms, to constant fear and the loss of family and friends, he recounts what daily life was really like and his perilous journey back to Ukraine. The Kyiv Independent doesn’t reveal the teenager’s identity due to security reasons.
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- Trump backs downing Russian jets over NATO | Ukraine This Week
- Runtime
- 14:59
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, the Kyiv Independent’s Anna Belokur covers U.S. President Donald Trump’s shift in rhetoric after meeting President Volodymyr Zelensky in New York, including his support for NATO allies shooting down Russian jets entering the alliance's airspace. She also reports on Zelensky’s warning to the United Nations and Russia’s revival of the Soviet-era Intervision Song Contest as an alternative to Eurovision.
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- Mass Russian missile and drone strike kills at least 4
- Runtime
- 0:33
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- At least four people, including a 12-year-old girl, were killed and 68 injured in the latest overnight mass Russian missile and drone attack, local authorities reported on Sept. 28.
The attack lasted for over 12 hours, and Russia launched almost 500 drones and over 40 missiles, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia have reported the heaviest damage from the attack thus far.
Nearly 20 locations across Kyiv’s six different districts were damaged from the attack, including a five-story building that suffered from “partial destruction,” according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
- Title
- A village feast in Ukraine | Dare to Ukraine: Village Ep. 5
- Runtime
- 27:11
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- In Episode 5 of “Dare to Ukraine: Village,” Masha’s journey reaches its final chapter. Before leaving, she brings everyone together for a shared meal, stories, and moments that reflect her month-long experience. From morning fishing to dinner-table singing at night, this episode captures the warmth, connection, and memories that make rural Ukraine unforgettable.
“Dare to Ukraine” is The Kyiv Independent’s wartime travel series that shows the country beyond the war headlines.
00:00 – The last village assignment
02:12 – Fishing for dinner
04:08 – Exploring a goat farm
07:46 – Visiting an award-winning winery
12:06 – Setting the table for dinner
14:55 – Surprise guest joins the evening
15:52 – Reflecting on a month in the village
18:24 – Dancing and singing with villagers
20:17 – Morning after the party and moving ducks
22:56 – Packing up treats for the office
25:05 – ...
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- Anyone who thinks Russian economy is on the point of collapse is deluding themselves, historian says
- Runtime
- 1:10
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- "Anyone who thinks that the Russian economy is on the point of collapse is deluding themselves," British historian Niall Ferguson said in the interview with the Kyiv Independent.
The Kyiv Independent’s deputy chief editor, Oleksiy Sorokin, sat down with Ferguson on the sidelines of the Yalta European Strategy (YES) conference to discuss the geopolitical realities shaping Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Watch the full interview at the link in bio.
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- Ukrainian teen's escape from Russian-occupied territory
- Runtime
- 14:35
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- In this exclusive interview, a Ukrainian teenager shares the harsh realities of growing up under Russian occupation. From schools forced to switch to Russian and propaganda in classrooms, to constant fear and the loss of family and friends, he recounts what daily life was really like and his perilous journey back to Ukraine. The Kyiv Independent doesn’t reveal the teenager’s identity due to security reasons.
This interview was made possible with the assistance of the Voices of Children charity fund, which also provided psychological support to the boy upon his return to Ukrainian-controlled territory.
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- Title
- We’re in another Cold War, British historian says
- Runtime
- 1:22
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- The Kyiv Independent’s deputy chief editor, Oleksiy Sorokin, sits down with British historian Niall Ferguson to discuss the geopolitical realities shaping Russia’s war against Ukraine. From the emerging axis of Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea to Europe’s political and financial constraints, Ferguson explains the stakes of what he calls a new Cold War — and why Ukraine’s fate now depends on Europe stepping up.
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- Ukrainian history vs. Russian myths | Dare to Ukraine: Village Ep. 4
- Runtime
- 0:47
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- In Episode 4 of “Dare to Ukraine: Village,” Masha’s quiet rural routine is interrupted by a new mission: uncover the local history and debunk Russian propaganda myths about Ukraine. What starts as a simple day in the countryside turns into a journey through Ukraine’s past and present — proving that even the smallest villages and communities carry stories of independence that shatter Russian lies.
“Dare to Ukraine” is The Kyiv Independent’s wartime travel series that shows the country beyond the war headlines.
- Title
- We’re in another Cold War, British historian says
- Runtime
- 1:09
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- The Kyiv Independent’s deputy chief editor, Oleksiy Sorokin, sits down with British historian Niall Ferguson to discuss the geopolitical realities shaping Russia’s war against Ukraine. From the emerging axis of Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea to Europe’s political and financial constraints, Ferguson explains the stakes of what he calls a new Cold War — and why Ukraine’s fate now depends on Europe stepping up.
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- Title
- We’re in another Cold War, British historian says
- Runtime
- 19:12
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- The Kyiv Independent’s deputy chief editor, Oleksiy Sorokin, sits down with British historian Niall Ferguson on the sidelines of the Yalta European Strategy (YES) conference to discuss the geopolitical realities shaping Russia’s war against Ukraine. From the emerging axis of Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea to Europe’s political and financial constraints, Ferguson explains the stakes of what he calls a new Cold War — and why Ukraine’s fate now depends on Europe stepping up.
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- NATO countries should shoot down Russian aircraft if they enter their airspace, Trump says
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- President Volodymyr Zelensky met his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York on Sept. 23.
The meeting, their fourth since Trump returned to office in January, comes amid rising tensions between NATO and Moscow over Russian aerial incursions into allied countries, while the U.S. push to broker peace in Ukraine has stalled.
At the joint press conference with Zelensky, Trump stated that NATO countries should shoot down Russian aircraft if the aircraft enters their airspace.
Video: White House
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- Kyiv halts traffic on Khreshchatyk for nationwide minute of silence
- Runtime
- 1:20
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Kyiv’s central Khreshchatyk Street came to a standstill at 9 a.m. on Sept. 23 as the city formally launched a new practice of halting the traffic on the street every morning for the nationwide minute of silence.
The traffic stopped as Ukrainians paid their respects and mourned those who gave their lives defending the country.
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- Ask the team with Francis Farrell
- Runtime
- 1:56
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi has dismissed Volodymyr Silenko and Maksym Kituhin, commanders of the 17th and 20th respective Army Corps, Ukrainska Pravda reported on Sept. 15, citing two unnamed military sources.
In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, our reporter Francis Farrell explains what this decision means, as part of the regular “Ask the team” section. Members of the Kyiv Independent community can submit their questions directly to host Anna Belokur, so we answer them at the end of each show.
By joining our community, you’ll gain access to exclusive events, Q&As, behind-the-scenes updates, and direct communication with our team on Discord.
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- High-stakes autumn for Ukraine | Ukraine This Week
- Runtime
- 1:23
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- This week on Ukraine This Week, the Kyiv Independent’s Anna Belokur covers the ongoing response to the Sept. 9 violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones — the first instance of NATO engaging Russia militarily on its own soil since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. She also reports on President Volodymyr Zelensky's warning of Russia's planned offensive campaigns this fall, as well as the gestures of support for Ukraine from several members of the British Royal Family.
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- High-stakes autumn for Ukraine | Ukraine This Week
- Runtime
- 12:03
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- This week on Ukraine This Week, the Kyiv Independent’s Anna Belokur covers the ongoing response to the Sept. 9 violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones — the first instance of NATO engaging Russia militarily on its own soil since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. She also reports on President Volodymyr Zelensky's warning of Russia's planned offensive campaigns this fall, as well as the gestures of support for Ukraine from several members of the British Royal Family.
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- Ukrainian history vs. Russian myths | Dare to Ukraine: Village Ep. 4
- Runtime
- 25:02
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- In Episode 4 of “Dare to Ukraine: Village,” Masha’s quiet rural routine is interrupted by a new mission: uncover the local history and debunk Russian propaganda myths about Ukraine. What starts as a simple day in the countryside turns into a journey through Ukraine’s past and present — proving that even the smallest villages and communities carry stories of independence that shatter Russian lies.
“Dare to Ukraine” is The Kyiv Independent’s wartime travel series that shows the country beyond the war headlines.
00:00 – Morning walk with Letti & new mission revealed
02:37 – Discovering Bohuslav’s city center
03:34 – Local museum and Kyivan Rus history
06:06 – Hitting the road
07:33 – Medvyn village: a story of Ukrainian resilience
12:35 – Meeting an American tracing his Ukrainian roots
17:24 – Uncovering stories of religious persecution
22:31 – Masha shares her observations
...
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- Ukraine can make Russia seek peace, commander says
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- The Kyiv Independent’s Francis Farrell sits down with Kyrylo Veres, commander of the K-2 regiment, a Ukrainian unit of the Unmanned Systems Forces that has evolved from an infantry battalion into a drone-led, multi-role force on the front line. They discuss Ukraine’s manpower shortage, the growing role of drones, including how drone evacuations have become vital for saving lives and sustaining morale. They also examine why locally produced weapons and innovations are not enough for Ukraine to secure victory, with international support remaining critical in holding the line against Russia.
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- Making friends in the village | Dare to Ukraine: Village Ep. 3
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- In episode 3 of “Dare to Ukraine: Village,” host Masha Lavrova discovers that village life is about more than chores — it’s about earning the trust of the community. On a quest to meet her neighbors and learn about their lives, Masha chooses an unusual way to bond with them: witchcraft.
“Dare to Ukraine” is The Kyiv Independent’s wartime travel series that shows the country beyond the war headlines.
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- Ukraine can force Russia to make peace, commander says
- Runtime
- 30:33
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- The Kyiv Independent’s Francis Farrell sits down with Kyrylo Veres, commander of the K-2 regiment, a Ukrainian unit of the Unmanned Systems Forces that has evolved from an infantry battalion into a drone-led, multi-role force on the front line. They discuss Ukraine’s manpower shortage, the growing role of drones, including how drone evacuations have become vital for saving lives and sustaining morale. They also examine why locally produced weapons and innovations are not enough for Ukraine to secure victory, with international support remaining critical in holding the line against Russia.
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This interview was recorded in Ukrainian and featur...
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- Ai Weiwei on his exploration trip to wartime Ukraine
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- The Kyiv Independent’s Kate Tsurkan sits down with internationally renowned artist and activist Ai Weiwei during his first exhibition in Ukraine dedicated to Russia's full-scale war. In this conversation, Ai Weiwei reflects on his encounters with Ukrainian soldiers and civilians, the healing power of art in times of survival, and why Ukraine’s fight against tyranny resonates far beyond its borders.
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- EU top official on Europe’s preparation for war with Russia
- Runtime
- 1:17
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- The Kyiv Independent’s Oleksiy Sorokin sits down with Andrius Kubilius, the European Commissioner for Defense Industry and Space, to discuss Europe’s readiness to confront Russia, including its ReArm program, and the future of European security. From building a “drone wall” with Ukraine to advancing the vision of a European defense union, Kubilius explains how the EU is preparing for modern warfare and why integrating Ukraine’s experience is vital to Europe’s defense.
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- Ukraine captures Kenyan serving in Russian army
- Runtime
- 1:30
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Ukrainian soldiers captured a Kenyan citizen serving in the Russian army in Kharkiv Oblast, near the town of Vovchansk, the 57th Motorized Infantry Brigade reported on Sept. 17.
The man, who identified himself as Evans and said he was an athlete in civilian life, said he traveled to Russia as a tourist and was deceived into joining the Russian army.
This case highlights a broader pattern of Russia recruiting foreigners to fight against Ukraine, sometimes through deceptive methods.
"I ended up in Russia without knowing that I had been enlisted in the Russian army. I had never served before," Evans said in a video released by the brigade. "I didn't go to Russia for that."
According to Evans, the man who hosted him in Russia offered him a "job" and gave him documents to sign, which turned out to be a military contract.
"After I signed, he took my passport and phone, saying he would return them. From that moment on, other peo...
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- Ai Weiwei on his exploration trip to wartime Ukraine
- Runtime
- 9:34
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- The Kyiv Independent’s Kate Tsurkan sits down with internationally renowned artist and activist Ai Weiwei during his first exhibition in Ukraine dedicated to Russia's full-scale war. In this conversation, Ai Weiwei reflects on his encounters with Ukrainian soldiers and civilians, the healing power of art in times of survival, and why Ukraine’s fight against tyranny resonates far beyond its borders.
Commissioned by the non-profit platform RIBBON International, Ai’s installation is a site-specific response to the escalating wars threatening the world of today, and a testament to the possibilities of art in such times.
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- Title
- Exclusive interview with Boris Johnson
- Runtime
- 1:17
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- The Kyiv Independent’s Chris York sits down with former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson to speak about Europe’s role in Ukraine’s defense, Russia’s attacks on NATO territory, and the risks of escalation. Johnson shares his perspective on foreign troops in Ukraine, NATO’s response to Russian aggression, and argues that the West must send a clear signal that Ukraine’s future lies in the Euro-Atlantic family.
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- Title
- Can Ukraine’s oil strikes shift Russia's war?
- Runtime
- 1:14
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Ukraine is striking oil refineries deep inside Russia — but it’s not really the oil they’re after. The Kyiv Independent’s Dominic Culverwell explains how Ukraine’s drone campaign targets the high-tech equipment Russia cannot easily replace under sanctions, and why that could create long-term problems for the Kremlin’s war machine.
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- Title
- EU top official on Europe’s preparation for war with Russia
- Runtime
- 16:20
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- The Kyiv Independent’s Oleksiy Sorokin sits down with Andrius Kubilius, the European Commissioner for Defense Industry and Space, to discuss Europe’s readiness to confront Russia, including its ReArm program, and the future of European security. From building a “drone wall” with Ukraine to advancing the vision of a European defense union, Kubilius explains how the EU is preparing for modern warfare and why integrating Ukraine’s experience is vital to Europe’s defense.
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- Title
- Boris Johnson calls for NATO troops in Ukraine
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- The Kyiv Independent’s Chris York sits down with former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson to speak about Europe’s role in Ukraine’s defense, Russia’s attacks on NATO territory, and the risks of escalation. Johnson shares his perspective on foreign troops in Ukraine, NATO’s response to Russian aggression, and argues that the West must send a clear signal that Ukraine’s future lies in the Euro-Atlantic family.
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- Tarot, cows, and village secrets | Dare to Ukraine: Village Ep. 3
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- In episode 3 of “Dare to Ukraine: Village,” host Masha Lavrova discovers that village life is about more than chores — it’s about earning the trust of the community. On a quest to meet her neighbors and learn about their lives, Masha chooses an unusual way to bond with them: witchcraft.
“Dare to Ukraine” is The Kyiv Independent’s wartime travel series that shows the country beyond the war headlines.
- Title
- Boris Johnson on what could stop Russia in Ukraine
- Runtime
- 10:14
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- The Kyiv Independent’s Chris York sits down with former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson to speak about Europe’s role in Ukraine’s defense, Russia’s attacks on NATO territory, and the risks of escalation. Johnson shares his perspective on foreign troops in Ukraine, NATO’s response to Russian aggression, and argues that the West must send a clear signal that Ukraine’s future lies in the Euro-Atlantic family.
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- Title
- Can Ukraine’s oil strikes shift Russia's war?
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Ukraine is striking oil refineries deep inside Russia — but it’s not really the oil they’re after. The Kyiv Independent’s Dominic Culverwell explains how Ukraine’s drone campaign targets the high-tech equipment Russia cannot easily replace under sanctions, and why that could create long-term problems for the Kremlin’s war machine.
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- Title
- Russia tests NATO defenses | Ukraine This Week
- Runtime
- 1:38
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, the Kyiv Independent’s Anna Belokur breaks down Russia’s largest drone and missile attack on Ukraine, as well as the shocking incursion of Russian drones into Poland, which marked the first direct NATO engagement with Moscow since the full-scale invasion began. The episode also covers the brutal murder of a Ukrainian refugee in the U.S., which has been heavily politicized.
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- Ukrainian killed in US, Russia tests NATO | Ukraine This Week
- Runtime
- 13:40
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, the Kyiv Independent’s Anna Belokur breaks down Russia’s largest drone and missile attack on Ukraine, as well as the shocking incursion of Russian drones into Poland, which marked the first direct NATO engagement with Moscow since the full-scale invasion began. The episode also covers the brutal murder of a Ukrainian refugee in the U.S., which has been heavily politicized.
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- Tarot, cows, and village secrets | Dare to Ukraine: Village Ep. 3
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- In episode 3 of “Dare to Ukraine: Village,” host Masha Lavrova discovers that village life is about more than chores — it’s about earning the trust of the community. On a quest to meet her neighbors and learn about their lives, Masha chooses an unusual way to bond with them: witchcraft.
“Dare to Ukraine” is The Kyiv Independent’s wartime travel series that shows the country beyond the war headlines.
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- Making friends in the village, one tarot at a time | Dare to Ukraine: Village Ep. 3
- Runtime
- 26:01
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- In episode 3 of “Dare to Ukraine: Village,” host Masha Lavrova discovers that village life is about more than chores — it’s about earning the trust of the community. On a quest to meet her neighbors and learn about their lives, Masha chooses an unusual way to bond with them: witchcraft.
“Dare to Ukraine” is The Kyiv Independent’s wartime travel series that shows the country beyond the war headlines.
00:00 – Another busy morning in the village (and producer Valeriia’s comeback)
02:54 – Visiting Andrii and bonding over ADHD
07:06 – Meeting Nina and her wooden khata
11:10 – Chatting with Eduard, the only Belarusian in the village
14:05 – Local kids and their dreams
15:45 – Bees and cows at Tania’s bustling household
19:21 – Meeting village head Volodymyr
23:25 – Wrapping up the locals’ wisdom
Team:
Executive Producer & Story Editor: Toma Istomina
Producers:...
- Title
- Is Poland ready to face Russian attacks?
- Runtime
- 1:05
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Poland, NATO’s eastern frontline state, is facing its most serious security challenge in decades. At least 19 Russian drones violated Polish airspace on Sept. 10 during a large-scale attack on Ukraine, prompting Warsaw to invoke NATO’s Article 4 and convene emergency consultations. Western officials have warned of the risk of a direct confrontation with Russia in the coming years, but are Poland — and NATO — truly prepared for such escalation?
Reporter and video editor: Ray Baseley
Cinematographer: Adam Beranovský
Polish fixer: Ola Skrzynecka
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- Title
- How Ukraine’s oil strikes could shift Russia's war
- Runtime
- 13:45
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Ukraine is striking oil refineries deep inside Russia — but it’s not really the oil they’re after. The Kyiv Independent’s Dominic Culverwell explains how Ukraine’s drone campaign targets the high-tech equipment Russia cannot easily replace under sanctions, and why that could create long-term problems for the Kremlin’s war machine.
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- Title
- Russian drones shot down over Poland
- Runtime
- 0:44
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Poland confirmed downing Russian drones in its airspace during a mass aerial attack on Ukraine overnight on Sept. 10 in what is the first case of a NATO member engaging Moscow's military assets over its territory during the war.
The incident occurred as Russia launched waves of drones and missiles across Ukraine overnight, primarily targeting central and western regions and inflicting civilian casualties.
One of the Russian drones hit a house in Wyryki (around 20 kilometers, or 12 miles from the Ukrainian border), damaging the roof and a car parked on the property. The Kyiv Independent visited the site of the attack.
- Title
- Is Poland ready to face Russian aggression?
- Runtime
- 0:53
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Poland, NATO’s eastern frontline state, is facing its most serious security challenge in decades. At least 19 Russian drones violated Polish airspace on Sept. 10 during a large-scale attack on Ukraine, prompting Warsaw to invoke NATO’s Article 4 and convene emergency consultations. Western officials have warned of the risk of a direct confrontation with Russia in the coming years, but are Poland — and NATO — truly prepared for such escalation?
Reporter and video editor: Ray Baseley
Cinematographer: Adam Beranovský
Polish fixer: Ola Skrzynecka
- Title
- Is Poland ready to face Russian attacks?
- Runtime
- 13:42
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Poland, NATO’s eastern frontline state, is facing its most serious security challenge in decades. At least 19 Russian drones violated Polish airspace on Sept. 10 during a large-scale attack on Ukraine, prompting Warsaw to invoke NATO’s Article 4 and convene emergency consultations. Western officials have warned of the risk of a direct confrontation with Russia in the coming years, but are Poland — and NATO — truly prepared for such escalation?
Reporter and video editor: Ray Baseley
Cinematographer: Adam Beranovský
Polish fixer: Ola Skrzynecka
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- Title
- Ukraine won't give up its land, Azov commander says
- Runtime
- 1:47
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- The Kyiv Independent’s Francis Farrell sits down with Oleksii "Leo," a Ukrainian battalion commander with the legendary Azov Brigade, as it holds the line in one of the hottest sectors of the front in Donetsk Oblast. They discuss Russia's rapid advances in the east, Ukraine's manpower shortage, and Azov's personnel practices, as well as potential scenarios for the future of the war — as Russia shows no signs of stopping and Ukraine refuses to capitulate.
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This interview was recorded in Ukrainian and features AI-generated dubbing into English. To listen in the original language, change the audio track in your YouTube player settings ...
- Title
- Inside Ukraine’s government headquarters after a devastating Russian attack
- Runtime
- 0:37
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- 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," said Andrii Danyk, head of Ukraine's State Emergency Service, standing in front of the building's scorched walls.
The 5-meter-wide hole in what used to be the wall overlooked a roughly 3-meter-wide hole in what used to be a floor in a spacious cabinet home to one of the government departments.
From the inside, a picturesque view of Kyiv's downtown sharply contrasted with the wreckage within the building. Over a day after the attack, efforts to clear the rubble inside the Cabinet of Ministers continued without pause.
Overnight on Sept. 7, Russia attacked Ukraine with a record number of aerial weapons — 810 drones and 13 missiles...
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- Taking care of ducks in Ukrainian village | Dare to Ukraine: Village Ep. 2
- Runtime
- 1:05
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- In episode 2 of “Dare to Ukraine: Village,” host Masha Lavrova faces her first full day of village life. With a surprise letter from producer Valeriia, she’s tasked with managing household chores, exploring a local greenhouse, and starting her own little homestead.
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- Shocking assassination in Ukraine | Ukraine This Week
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- 16:55
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, the Kyiv Independent’s Anna Belokur looks at the two summits that took place in China and France, delivering two starkly different messages about the future of Russia’s war — and the world. In China, Chinese leader Xi Jinping was joined by Russia's Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong Un as he spoke about the new world order. In France, the Coalition of the Willing gathered again alongside Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss a framework for security guarantees for post-war Ukraine though little progress has been made. Also, a prominent former politician was assassinated in Lviv, in a murder that authorities say has a “Russian trace.”
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- First taste of Ukrainian village life | Dare to Ukraine: Village Ep. 2
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- In episode 2 of “Dare to Ukraine: Village,” host Masha Lavrova faces her first full day of village life. With a surprise letter from producer Valeriia, she’s tasked with managing household chores, exploring a local greenhouse, and starting her own little homestead.
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- Full speed into village life | Dare to Ukraine: Village Ep. 2
- Runtime
- 29:00
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- In episode 2 of “Dare to Ukraine: Village,” host Masha Lavrova faces her first full day of village life. With a surprise letter from producer Valeriia, she’s tasked with managing household chores, exploring a local greenhouse, and starting her own little homestead.
With no prior experience and just $500 to survive the month, every task — from hauling water to cooking — comes with its own challenges. And yes, some of her new “neighbors” are quacking.
“Dare to Ukraine” is The Kyiv Independent’s wartime travel series that shows the country beyond the war headlines.
00:00 – First morning chores
03:00 – Letter from producer Valeriia
06:09 – Trying out a village vehicle
07:23 – Visiting Dybentsi greenhouse and meeting Oksana
15:35 – Exploring the local market
20:21 – Buying ducklings
23:42 – Making pickled cucumbers
25:53 – First reflections on first full day in the village
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- Ukraine won't give up its land, Azov commander says
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- 27:39
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- The Kyiv Independent’s Francis Farrell sits down with Oleksii "Leo," a Ukrainian battalion commander with the legendary Azov Brigade, as it holds the line in one of the hottest sectors of the front in Donetsk Oblast. They discuss Russia's rapid advances in the east, Ukraine's manpower shortage, and Azov's personnel practices, as well as potential scenarios for the future of the war — as Russia shows no signs of stopping and Ukraine refuses to capitulate.
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- Follow Masha’s bumpy journey to her new home in a village
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- 1:10
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- What’s it really like to live in a Ukrainian village during wartime?
In “Dare to Ukraine: Village,” host Masha Lavrova leaves the capital, Kyiv, and moves to a village to explore authentic Ukrainian rural life. She tries to survive for a month on a $500 budget — the average Ukrainian salary. With no prior experience of village life, she faces the challenges, charm, and surprises of the countryside while producer Valeriia keeps throwing unexpected tasks her way.
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- In occupied Ukraine, the first day of Russian school begins with preparations for war
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Across occupied Ukraine on Sept. 1, children spent the first day of the new school year being brainwashed into idolizing Russia and waging war.
At a newly opened school in Luhansk, Leonid Pasechnik, the Russia-installed head of the occupied territories in Luhansk Oblast, posed near a bust of Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin, and said students should "love the motherland, cherish and protect it, because it is the most precious thing they have."
"(Let's go) only ahead, only to victories!" he added.
Similar scenes played out across the occupied territories — students in Donetsk marched while holding the Russian tricolor flag. In Kherson Oblast, a politician from Russian President Vladimir Putin’s "United Russia" party handed out sweets.
Ukraine's Center for National Resistance posted a photo it claimed was from Luhansk Oblast showing children in a training session where they were being taught hand-to-hand combat and "special forces techn...
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- Russia yet to achieve breakthrough in Ukraine, expert says
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- The Kyiv Independent’s Francis Farrell sits down with Rob Lee, a military expert and senior fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute, to assess the state of Russia’s war in Ukraine three and a half years into the full-scale invasion. They discuss the new priority target for both Ukraine and Russia in the era of a drone-saturated battlefield, Russia’s recent rapid advance near the town of Dobropillia, and the overall pace of its advance toward its minimalist goal of occupying the entire Donetsk Oblast, as well as what to expect this fall and winter.
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