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KYIV POST: Irish PM Visits Kyiv as Ireland Makes Ukraine Top EU Presidency Priority https://www. kyivpost.com/post/80896 Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin arrived in Kyiv for talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky, pledging Ireland will make support for Ukraine and its EU membership bid a top priority during its six-month presidency of the Council of the EU. # Ukraine # World # Europe
KYIV POST: To the Ukrainians, Zelensky is Not a Hero, Just a Politician | Stefan Korshak https://www. kyivpost.com/videos/80913 The dismissal of Ukraine’s popular Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has sparked protests across the country. Many saw his sacking over reported conflict with top commander Oleksandr Syrskyi as a massive blunder by President Volodymyr Zelensky. # Ukraine # World
KYIV POST: Fedorov Offered ‘Military Innovation Deputy PM’ Post, Zelensky Says https://www. kyivpost.com/post/80917 Zelensky said Thursday he offered former defense minister Fedorov the role of “deputy prime minister of Ukraine for military innovations,” but it’s unclear if the latter had accepted the offer. The proposed position would mean an entirely new ministry, which also casts doubt on wheth
KYIV POST: Drones vs. Humans- Ukraine's Defense Reshuffle https://www. kyivpost.com/opinion/80911 Drones vs. humans is driving the evolution of warfare worldwide. It is also what is driving Zelensky's firing of both his defense minister and the general of his armies at a crucial time. # Ukraine
KYIV POST: Fedorov Turns Down Zelensky’s Offer to Become ‘Deputy PM for Military Innovations’ https://www. kyivpost.com/post/80925 The former defense minister wrote in a written response that he would accept no other position than his former post, saying it’s the only way for him to fulfill his plans to reform the military and contribute to Ukraine’s victory against Russia’s invasion. # Ukraine
KYIV POST: Zelensky Confirms Ambassador Offer for Former PM Svyrydenko https://www. kyivpost.com/post/80921 Zelensky confirmed that he offered former PM Svyrydenko the post of Kyiv’s envoy to Washington alongside another unspecified alternative, but it’s unclear whether Svyrydenko took up any of Zelensky’s offer, as reports suggest that she already turned down the ambassador proposal. # Ukraine
KYIV POST: Russia Escalating Bid to Choke Ukraine’s Grain Corridor as Ships Stay Away – Zelensky https://www. kyivpost.com/post/80926 President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia is intensifying efforts to choke Ukraine’s Black Sea grain corridor after no commercial ships entered the country’s ports. The disruption has prompted major shipping companies to suspend port calls, threatening Ukraine’s expo
KYIV POST: Chinese Refineries Turn to Russian, Iranian Crude Due to Choked Supplies https://www. kyivpost.com/post/80927 Private Chinese refiners are reportedly buying crude from Russia’s Far East and resumed talks with Iran for Iranian crude over supply uncertainty due to renewed fighting in the Middle East. Though Kyiv’s drone strikes dealt a heavy blow to Russia’s oil infrastructure, earlier re
KYIV POST: 3 Killed, 32 Wounded in Russian Attacks on Dnipropetrovsk Region https://www. kyivpost.com/post/80932 Three people were killed and 32 wounded, including a child, as Russian forces struck four districts of Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region. Nearly 40 attacks with drones, artillery, and aerial bombs damaged homes, businesses, and a fire station. # Ukraine
KYIV POST: US Influencer Loomer Attacks Putin for Bombing 11th-Century Ukrainian Religious Edifice https://www. kyivpost.com/post/80930 Laura Loomer used a visit to Kyiv’s Pechersk Lavra to renounce her former pro-Russian views, saying Kremlin propaganda misled her. Ukrainian media welcomed her reversal as evidence that some influential US right-wing politicos are shifting toward support for Ukrai
KYIV POST: EU Sanctions Russia's Sports Minister and FIDE President in 21st Package https://www. kyivpost.com/post/80931 The EU has added Russian Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev and International Chess Federation (FIDE) President Arkady Dvorkovich to its sanctions list under the newly agreed 21st package. The measures also freeze the oil price cap at $44.1 per barrel and target nearly 250 other
KYIV POST: Russian Forces Strike Sloviansk with Aerial Bombs, Wound 14, Damage 7 Buildings https://www. kyivpost.com/post/80936 A Russian airstrike on a residential neighborhood in Sloviansk, in the Donetsk region, wounded at least 14 people and damaged seven five-story apartment buildings. Three fires covering about 630 square meters (about 6,781 square feet) broke out. # Ukraine
KYIV POST: Ukraine, Raytheon Discuss Joint Patriot Interceptor Production https://www. kyivpost.com/post/80934 Ukraine is prepared to jointly produce Patriot interceptors with Raytheon as the sides seek to deepen their defense partnership, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. The proposed cooperation comes after his discussions with US President Donald Trump in Ankara, Turkey during a NATO summit. #
KYIV POST: Russia Strikes Zaporizhzhia with 5 Aerial Bombs, Wounding 18 https://www. kyivpost.com/post/80937 Russian armed forces dropped five guided aerial bombs on civilian areas of Zaporizhzhia, injuring at least 18 people, and leaving a child in serious condition. Residential buildings and healthcare facilities were damaged, while rescue operations continued at three locations across the city.
KYIV POST: Russia Approves State-Funded IVF for Widows as Birth Rates Hit Historic Low https://www. kyivpost.com/post/80941 Russia’s State Duma has approved state-funded fertility treatment for women whose husbands died fighting in Ukraine. Beginning Dec. 1, eligible widows may receive IVF or artificial insemination for five years after their spouse’s death, provided they do not remarry. # Eastern
KYIV POST: Southern Rumblings, (More) Burning Tanks, Gen-Z Angst and War https://www. kyivpost.com/opinion/80938 Ukraine’s Defense Minister Fedorov resigned after clashing with Gen. Syrsky over strategy. Meanwhile, Ukraine hit Russia hard: sank the FSB ship Izumrud near Novorossiysk, damaged tankers south of Kerch, hit oil refineries, Wildberries warehouses, and 172+ “shadow fleet” vessels since O
KYIV POST: Ukraine War News Today - Top Stories and Breaking Updates from Kyiv Post https://www. kyivpost.com/thread/80939 Stay informed with the most important Ukraine breaking news today. This page compiles the top headlines and critical updates from across Ukraine, offering a real-time snapshot of key developments. Whether it’s military updates, political changes, or international reactions — w
KYIV POST: Russian FIDE Chief Steps Aside After EU Sanctions Over Ukraine https://www. kyivpost.com/post/80943 FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich has suspended his duties after the EU sanctioned him over actions linked to Russia’s occupation of Ukrainian territory. Former world champion Viswanathan Anand will serve as interim president. # Ukraine # World
KYIV POST: Rubio Signals Shift in US Ukraine Diplomacy After Talks With Lavrov https://www. kyivpost.com/post/80942 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Manila, but the talks produced no visible progress toward ending Russia’s war against Ukraine. Rubio said Washington may need new proposals after previous approaches failed to win acceptance from both Kyi
KYIV POST: Zelensky to Meet Trump and Attend Lindsey Graham’s Funeral on Upcoming US Trip, Sources Say https://www. kyivpost.com/post/80945 President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to visit the US on Sunday and meet President Donald Trump, according to diplomatic sources cited by Suspilne. The trip is also expected to include attendance at Senator Lindsey Graham’s funeral. # Ukraine # World
KYIV POST: Russian Attacks on Black Sea Ships Spark Global Food Security Warning https://www. kyivpost.com/post/80944 Ukraine and Poland warned that intensified Russian attacks on civilian vessels in the Black Sea risk disrupting global food supplies. The two foreign ministers also discussed new EU sanctions, Ukraine’s membership bid and the need for greater pressure on Moscow. # Ukraine # World #
KYIV POST: Fedorov Turns Down Zelensky’s Deputy PM Offer as Protests Enter Eighth Day https://www. kyivpost.com/post/80946 Mykhailo Fedorov rejected President Volodymyr Zelensky’s offer to become deputy prime minister for military innovations, insisting he would only return as defense minister. Protests calling for his reinstatement continued in Kyiv for an eighth consecutive day. # Ukraine # Euro
KYIV POST: ‘Significant Problems’ in Russian Banking System as Public Withdraws Cash en Masse https://www. kyivpost.com/post/80960 Russians have withdrawn more than 2.4 trillion rubles (€26.9 billion) in cash since February as internet blackouts and economic uncertainty undermine confidence in electronic payments. The surge has left banks short of liquidity, forcing the central bank to inject bill
KYIV POST: 'We Changed the Relationship': Zelensky Reveals What Happened in Private Trump Meeting https://www. kyivpost.com/post/80961 Zelensky said a private 20-minute meeting with Trump at the Vatican fundamentally changed their relationship after months of tensions. Media reports say the two leaders could meet again in Washington next week while Zelensky attends Sen. Lindsey Graham's funeral. #
KYIV POST: Wildberries Warehouses Burn Near St. Petersburg as Drones Also Reportedly Hit Defense Plant https://www. kyivpost.com/post/80959 Russian officials reported drone strikes on Wildberries logistics hubs near St. Petersburg, while OSINT analysts said a missile-production plant in Kirov was also hit. Wildberries confirmed disruptions, but Ukraine has not officially acknowledged responsibilit
KYIV POST: Kyiv Under Rare Daytime Ballistic Missile Strike https://www. kyivpost.com/post/80973 Kyiv Post correspondents report multiple explosions in and around the city on Friday, July 24, as the Ukrainian Air Force warns of incoming ballistic missiles in a rare daytime attack. Currenly estimates suggest 12 missiles were launched, including ballistic missiles and the Tsirkon cruise missiles. #
KYIV POST: Russian Bombs Destroy Nova Poshta Terminal in Izyum as 150,000 Lose Power in Chernihiv https://www. kyivpost.com/post/80972 Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with 5 missiles and 180 drones, destroying a Nova Poshta terminal in Izyum. Air defenses intercepted most targets, but strikes damaged infrastructure and left 150,000 people without electricity in Chernihiv. # Ukraine
KYIV POST: Romanian F-16 Downs Unidentified Drone During Russian Strike on Ukraine https://www. kyivpost.com/post/80977 Romanian President Nicușor Dan said his country’s F-16 downed an unidentified drone violating the airspace at around 11 a.m. on Friday, adding that an investigation is ongoing to establish the full circumstances. # EasternEurope
KYIV POST: US Hits Russian Imports With New 12.5% Tariff https://www. kyivpost.com/post/80974 A new 12.5% US tariff on most Russian goods took effect on July 24 as part of a broader trade action against 60 economies over forced labor rules. The measure is separate from proposed secondary tariffs targeting countries that continue buying Russian energy. # World
KYIV POST: Russian Airstrike on Sloviansk Kills 5, Damages Latvian Consulate https://www. kyivpost.com/post/80987 Russian forces dropped two guided aerial bombs on Sloviansk, killing five people and injuring nine. The strike damaged homes, businesses, and the Honorary Consulate of Latvia, prompting Ukrainian prosecutors to open a war crimes investigation. # Ukraine
KYIV POST: Georgia Hit by Nationwide Blackout https://www. kyivpost.com/post/80989 Georgia was struck by a nationwide blackout around midnight on Friday, July 24, with authorities saying the exact cause remains unknown. At the time of writing, power is partially restored to parts of the country. # EasternEurope
KYIV POST: WATCH: Russia’s New Arena-M Anti-Drone System Fails in Action https://www. kyivpost.com/post/80993 Ukraine has shown footage of its drone ramming into the back of a Russian T-72B3A tank equipped with Moscow’s latest Arena-M anti-drone system, with previous criticism from Russian experts casting doubt on whether its radar can actually do what’s being advertised. # Ukraine
KYIV POST: Kyiv Region Strike Kills 6 as Reports Say Russian Missile Hit Arms Exhibition https://www. kyivpost.com/post/80992 A Russian missile strike on Kyiv region killed 6 people and injured dozens. Ukrainian officials confirmed the attack, while defense industry sources said a training ground hosting an arms exhibition was among the reported targets, though that has not been officially confirm
KYIV POST: ‘Ukrainians, Have You No Empathy?’: Russians Cry on Camera as Ukraine Strikes More Wildberries Warehouses https://www. kyivpost.com/post/80996 Russian sellers wept on camera and asked Ukrainians whether they had empathy after new drone strikes hit Wildberries logistics centers near St. Petersburg. Ukraine says the retailer’s warehouses support Russia’s military logistics by supplying dr
KYIV POST: Belarus Warns Poland of Potential Terrorist Attack https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81007 Belarus had warned Poland that a disgruntled Belarusian whose Polish residency was recently revoked is plotting a terrorist attack against an activist’s children. Despite the shaky relations between the two countries, Warsaw said it’s taking the warning seriously. # EasternEurope
KYIV POST: China Hits Back at EU Sanctions With Own Sanctions on 14 EU Entities https://www. kyivpost.com/post/80999 China has hit back at the EU’s 21st package of sanctions with its own against 14 EU entities including arms maker Rheinmetall and Wrocław University of Science and Technology. The retaliatory move came amid what some suspect to be a looming trade war between Beijing and Brussels. #
KYIV POST: Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Sites 1,350 Km Away in Major Overnight Drone Attack https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81004 Ukraine’s Security Service said it carried out synchronized long-range strikes against Russian oil and military infrastructure overnight. Targets included oil facilities up to 1,350 kilometers from Ukraine, a Nebo-U radar at Belbek airfield, and a fuel tank at Saky airfie
KYIV POST: Autonomous Fighter Jets Target Europe Market at Farnborough Airshow https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81006 With Europe seeking to rearm, major arms makers are competing for a piece of the pie, though the inclusion of US firms raises questions about Europe’s drive toward self-sufficiency. # World # Europe
KYIV POST: Former Supreme Court Chief’s Plea Deal Could Set Precedent in Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Cases https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81000 Former Chief Justice of Ukraine’s Supreme Court Vsevolod Kniaziev has entered into a plea agreement in a landmark corruption case involving a $2.7 million bribe. Under the agreement, Kniaziev will serve five years in prison, return the bribe and donate an ad
KYIV POST: Trump to Meet Zelensky in Washington Tuesday, White House Says https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81011 Zelensky is set to meet Trump in Washington on Tuesday in the latest round of high-level talks as the Trump administration presses ahead with its push to end Russia’s war against Ukraine. # Ukraine # World
KYIV POST: Russia Says It Deliberately Targeted Kyiv Region Defense Expo, Confirming Strike https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81014 Russia said it deliberately targeted a defense industry exhibition in the Kyiv region, claiming it showcased drones used in attacks on Russian territory. The ballistic missile strike killed at least 10 people and injured around 100, sparking criticism over the event’s se
KYIV POST: Russian Agents Activate 76 Starlink Terminals in Kyiv, SBU Says https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81013 Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) detained two men in Kyiv who registered roughly 76 Starlink satellite terminals for Russian intelligence, using Ukrainian passports and a postal worker’s help. Both face life imprisonment. # Ukraine
KYIV POST: Russian Drone Strikes Passenger Train in Dnipropetrovsk Region https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81016 A Russian drone struck the locomotive of a passenger train in the Dnipropetrovsk region. However, all passengers and crew were evacuated safely after a monitoring group detected the threat in advance. # Ukraine
KYIV POST: How Ukraine’s Drone Swarms Decimated Russia’s Shadow Fleet in the Sea of Azov https://www. kyivpost.com/videos/81001 In this episode of Point of Impact, former US Navy SEAL Chuck Pfarrer breaks down Operation “MoLoChKa” – a joint SBS–SBU operation that struck over 170 Russian merchant vessels, ferries, and shadow fleet oil tankers without Ukraine deploying a single large surface warship
KYIV POST: Zelensky Tells Loomer Ukraine’s Drone Range Will Reach 10,000 Km by 2027 https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81018 President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine’s drone range will grow from 3,000 to 4,000 kilometers (roughly 1,864 to 2,485 miles) this year, reaching up to 10,000 kilometers (about 6,213 miles) next year. He shared the information with US right-wing influencer and journalist, Laur
KYIV POST: ‘You Messed Up – Fix It’: Kyiv Protesters Demand Fedorov’s Return on Day Nine https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81017 Thousands rallied in central Kyiv for a ninth straight day on Friday, welcoming President Volodymyr Zelensky’s removal of Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi but insisting their main demand remains unmet: the return of Mykhailo Fedorov as defense minister. Protesters vowed
KYIV POST: Zelensky Warns of Massive Russian Strike Within 48 Hours https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81019 President Volodymyr Zelensky warns citizens that Russia has prepared new missiles for massive strikes that could hit Ukraine within the next 48 hours. Citing intelligence reports, he urged citizens to stay alert and called on partners to speed up air defense support. # Ukraine
KYIV POST: Kallas Proposes New Sanctions After Russian Strikes Hit Latvian Consulate in Sloviansk https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81020 EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas condemned Russia's strike on Latvia's honorary consulate in Sloviansk, calling it evidence of Moscow's deliberate targeting of civilians. She said the EU will summon Russia's envoy and propose new sanctions on its military-indust
KYIV POST: Romania Downs Shahed-Type Drone for First Time After Airspace Breach https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81025 omania used an F-16 to destroy a Shahed-type drone that entered its airspace, in the country’s first such shootdown since Russia’s full-scale invasion began. NATO praised the joint Romanian-Italian response as proof of the alliance’s “24/7” readiness. # World # Europe # EasternEurop
KYIV POST: Russian Hackers Used Ukraine as Test Ground Before Targeting US Nuclear Scientists https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81027 A Russian state-backed hacking group targeted US nuclear scientists, defense contractors and government employees after first testing similar cyber techniques against Ukrainian victims, according to CNN and a joint Western intelligence warning. # Ukraine # World # Nort
KYIV POST: Zelensky Ready to Sign Peace Deal at White House or Mar-a-Lago as Rubio Rejects Moscow’s Anchorage Claims https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81026 President Volodymyr Zelensky said he is ready to sign a peace agreement at the White House or Mar-a-Lago, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Russia’s 2025 Anchorage proposals failed because Ukraine rejected them and new ideas are now neede
KYIV POST: Russian Jet-Powered Drone Hits Sumy Post Office, Killing Two https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81030 A Russian jet-powered drone struck a post office in Sumy, killing two people, while another attack injured a man in Zaporizhzhia. # Ukraine
KYIV POST: Musk Calls Full Russian Withdrawal “Unrealistic,” Details Starlink Smuggling Scheme https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81034 SpaceX CEO Elon Musk stated that a complete withdrawal of Russian troops from occupied Ukrainian territories is “unrealistic” and called for a “pragmatic” peace agreement. He criticized diplomats who insist on a full withdrawal, arguing that the frontline has remained
KYIV POST: Russian Drone Swarm Strikes Four Gas Stations and Fire Station in Poltava Region https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81033 Russian forces launched an extensive assault on Ukraine on Saturday, July 25, heavily targeting infrastructure in the central Poltava region. Drone strikes hit four gas stations and a fire station building in the Poltava district, with no casualties immediately reported
KYIV POST: Zelensky Responds to Allegations of Drug Use https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81041 President Volodymyr Zelensky denied allegations of drug use during an interview in Kyiv with US conservative commentator Laura Loomer. Zelensky dismissed claims circulated by right-wing influencers, including Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens, as well as his former press secretary Iuliia Mendel, describing
KYIV POST: One Killed, 2 Injured in Artillery Strike on Kherson https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81047 Russian forces conducted a morning artillery strike on the central and Korabelny districts of Kherson on Saturday, July 25. According to Oleksandr Prokudin, head of the Kherson Regional Military Administration, the attack killed a 47-year-old man and left two other residents severely injured. The s
KYIV POST: US Downs Shahed with Ukraine-Tested Merops Drone https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81038 The US military downed an Iranian Shahed-type drone in Kuwait this week, marking the first combat interception by American forces using the Merops drone system. The $15,000 interceptor – developed by the US initiative Project Eagle – was previously tested and widely used by Ukrainian forces to destroy
KYIV POST: Russian Military Unit Burns in Engels, Drones Strike Yekaterinburg Wildberries Warehouses https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81037 A large fire broke out at a suspected military facility near the Engels-2 strategic bomber airbase in Russia’s Saratov region, and a drone struck a Wildberries logistics warehouse in Yekaterinburg during a massive overnight aerial attack from Friday into Saturda
KYIV POST: SBU Detains Agent for Activating 1,000 Starlinks for Russia https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81044 The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) detained a resident of Dnipro accused of organizing a large-scale scheme to illegally verify and activate more than 1,000 Starlink satellite terminals for Russian forces. According to the SBU, the suspect was recruited via Telegram and used data from pro
KYIV POST: US-Iran War: Latest Developments https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81039 The conflict between the US and Iran has escalated significantly, with mutual strikes reported across several Middle Eastern nations. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a public warning on Friday for civilians to stay at least 500 meters away from US military personnel. Iranian state media claimed
KYIV POST: Drone Strike Sparks Fire at Tyumen Oil Refinery in Russia’s Ural Region https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81057 A drone strike caused a fire at the Tyumen Oil Refinery (TNPZ) in Russia on Saturday, July 25. Regional Governor Alexander Moor confirmed that a drone fell on the facility’s territory, prompting an emergency response. Local residents reported hearing explosions and air defense ac
KYIV POST: Genie Out of the Lamp: Fedorov Won’t Return, Protesters Hold Their Ground https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81048 Protests in Kyiv have flared up with renewed intensity following former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov’s refusal to return to the government in a different role with reduced powers. Can President Zelensky avoid a political crisis, and could Fedorov have accepted the offer? #
KYIV POST: Inside Ukraine’s MAGA Breakthrough https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81043 From Ben Shapiro’s interview with President Volodymyr Zelensky to Laura Loomer’s visit and Republican support for tougher Russia sanctions, a conservative outreach campaign is challenging the idea that MAGA is inherently hostile to Ukraine. # Ukraine
KYIV POST: Zelensky Confirms Strikes on Russian Air Defenses, Sanctioned Sea Ships, Deep Logistics https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81060 President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed on Saturday that the country’s defense forces conducted a widespread campaign against Russian military and logistics targets. In a statement, Zelensky outlined strikes on a defense manufacturing plant in Kirov, an oil refiner
KYIV POST: Romania Shoots Down Second Intruding Drone in 2 Days https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81050 A Romanian F-16 fighter jet intercepted and shot down an unidentified drone that penetrated the country’s airspace on Saturday, July 25, marking the second such incident in two days. The Ministry of National Defense reported that radar systems detected the drone near the Ukrainian border before it
KYIV POST: Russian Strike on Ukraine Arms Expo Kills Employee of Polish Defense Firm https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81055 A Russian strike targeted a weapons and defense technology exhibition north of Kyiv, resulting in multiple fatalities, including a foreign national. The Polish Foreign Ministry confirmed the foreign victim was not a Polish citizen. President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the ev
KYIV POST: Ukraine Plans $1.1 Billion Satellite Constellation to Reduce Reliance on Starlink https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81054 Ukrainian satellite communications company Stetman is proceeding with a $1.1 billion plan to deploy a nationally controlled 360-satellite network by 2030 to reduce reliance on foreign-operated services such as Starlink. Working through a joint venture named UASAT with D
KYIV POST: Trump Administration Warns Ukraine Against Attacking Non-Russian Vessels https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81066 The Trump administration has formally warned Ukraine to refrain from attacking non-Russian vessels in the Black Sea. The diplomatic notice followed meetings between senior US officials and Chevron CEO Mike Wirth, whose company chartered one of the four tankers recently targeted
KYIV POST: Thoughts En Route to Albania https://www. kyivpost.com/opinion/81068 My trip to Tirana at the invitation of the Albanian government offers a new lens on resilience. Albania’s transformation from isolation to a vibrant, confident capital brings parallels with Ukraine’s own struggle against corruption, trauma and Russian disinformation. # World
KYIV POST: Organizer of Targeted Drone Exhibition Near Kyiv Detained https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81058 The chief organizer of a defense technology exhibition struck by a Russian ballistic missile near Kyiv has been detained and notified of suspicion of criminal negligence. Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko stated that the event, which resulted in 10 fatalities and 100 injuries, was organized
KYIV POST: Why The Economist Scoop Was a Polite Version of the Same Moscow Threat https://www. kyivpost.com/opinion/80912 The storied British news journal, long a champion of liberal democracy, merely flogged a pat Russian threat couched as a “wind of change.” Anyone familiar with Russian propaganda techniques will recognize how the supposedly astute Brits have been hoodwinked. # World
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KYIV POST: Kazakhstan’s Tokayev Urges Putin to Freeze Ukraine War https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81070 During the 22nd Russia-Kazakhstan Interregional Cooperation Forum in Omsk on July 25, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to freeze the war in Ukraine and return to the “Istanbul 2.0” negotiation format. Tokayev compared the conflict unfavorably to the hi
KYIV POST: Ukraine Trains Police for War and Democracy https://www. kyivpost.com/opinion/80677 The legitimacy of the state depends not only on its ability to punish crime, but also on its ability to protect the vulnerable and respect the dignity of citizens. Ukraine’s police are being trained in extraordinary circumstances not just to uphold the rule of law, but to ensure rectification and rectitu
KYIV POST: Russia Cuts Funding for Putin’s Flagship Technology Projects https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81069 Russia has cut funding for eight of its key “technological leadership” projects for 2025. Total allocations were reduced by 37.8% to 201.9 billion rubles ($2.6 billion). The most significant cuts impacted the space technology project, which received zero funding, and the Means of Production
KYIV POST: Russia’s Return to Olympics Exposes IOC’s Moral Collapse https://www. kyivpost.com/opinion/80801 The International Olympic Committee’s decision to readmit Russia to the 2028 LA Olympics is a profound betrayal of its mission to promote peace. Russia’s invasions, propaganda and devastation of Ukrainian sport should have warranted a continued ban, not the leniency we have seen. In fact, th
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KYIV POST: Ukraine Strikes Siberia Refinery as Kazakh Leader Tells Putin War Should End https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81071 Ukrainian drones struck a Siberian oil refinery Saturday and disrupted an Urals athletics competition, as Kazakhstan’s president told Russia’s Vladimir Putin the Ukraine war should end during a forum in Siberia’s Omsk. # Ukraine
KYIV INDEPENDENT: Ukraine strikes Iranian vessel used for military cargo transport in Caspian Sea https:// kyivindependent.com/ukraine-st rikes-iranian-vessel-used-for-military-cargo-transport-in-caspian-sea/ Tehran, a key ally of Moscow, condemned the strike as "an act of aggression that could further inflame and expand the flames of war." Ukraine's chargé d'affaires in Tehran was summoned in pro
KYIV POST: US Considers Ground Assault to Extract Enriched Uranium from Iran https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81082 The Pentagon is developing scenarios for a large-scale ground operation in Iran aimed at seizing or destroying the country’s stockpiles of enriched uranium. The potential ground raid is being considered as an alternative to ongoing airstrikes against Iranian nuclear infrastructure. The
KYIV POST: Russia Strikes Kyiv, Kryvyi Rih Shopping Center, Civilian Cargo Ship https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81079 Russian forces launched a widespread drone and ballistic missile attack against Ukraine early Sunday morning, July 26, striking multiple urban centers and civilian maritime infrastructure. In Kyiv, debris and strikes caused fires across the Desnianskyi, Shevchenkivskyi, and Solomian
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KYIV POST: Polish Drone Guides Ukrainian Strike on Russian Ammo Depot https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81083 A Polish-manufactured FlyEye reconnaissance drone was utilized by Ukraine’s 26th Separate Artillery Brigade to identify and destroy a Russian ammunition storage facility in the Bakhmut sector. The drone guided a HIMARS missile strike, resulting in a secondary detonation that destroyed the wea
KYIV POST: Drone Strikes in Kharkiv Hit Bakery Truck, Homes, Injuring Civillians https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81088 Russian drone strikes in Kharkiv early Sunday morning, July 26, injured at least 10 people. A fiber-optic first-person view (FPV) drone struck a bakery truck in the Shevchenkivskyi district, hospitalizing the 43-year-old driver. A separate drone strike hit a residential area, injur
KYIV POST: Drone Strikes Target Crimea Energy Sites, Cause Blackouts https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81086 Early Sunday morning, July 26, a series of drone strikes targeted military installations and energy infrastructure across the Crimean peninsula, resulting in widespread power outages. Local monitoring channels reported explosions near a radar station in Feodosia and the Tavriya Thermal Power P
KYIV POST: Europe Unlikely to Reach 80% Winter Gas Storage Target https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81084 Equinor CEO Anders Opedal told Reuters that Europe is unlikely to fill its natural gas storage facilities to the 80% capacity target before the winter heating season. Current European gas storage levels stand at roughly 54%, the second-lowest level for this time of year in 15 years. Opedal attrib
KYIV POST: Ukraine Strikes Oil Facility and Drone Sites in Crimea https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81096 The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on Sunday, July 26, that Ukrainian forces conducted a series of overnight strikes against Russian military and economic targets. In Crimea, the strikes hit a Chornomornaftogaz facility near Vnukove – used to supply fuel for military operat
Ukraine Hits Three Ships in the Caspian Sea: Two Transporting Weapons. HUGE Blast by # Suchomimus 02:44 https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=QK4JPsuJs2U Ukrainian drones destroy two Russian cargo ships transporting weapons in the Caspian. They were the Port Olya 2 and the Begey. Ukraine also hit a Project 12418 Tarantul IV patrol vessel. 🇬🇧 🇺🇦 Suchomimus gives regular updates on the Ukraine War, a
KYIV POST: Russian Aerial Bombs Hit Zaporizhzhia, Killing 1, Injuring 6 https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81101 Russian forces launched a daytime attack on the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia on July 26 using guided aerial bombs. The strikes hit a gas station and warehouses, while the blast wave and debris damaged a multi-story residential building and an educational institution. Local author
KYIV POST: A Test of Endurance https://www. kyivpost.com/opinion/81008 As Ukrainians continue to endure missile barrages and maintain everyday life despite the war, mounting pressure is also being felt in Russia and occupied Crimea, where fuel shortages, disrupted logistics, and Ukrainian strikes on military-linked infrastructure are exposing growing challenges for the Kremlin. # Ukraine # World
KYIV POST: If Other Nations Get to Choose Their Heroes, Why Not Ukraine? https://www. kyivpost.com/opinion/80933 Every nation chooses its heroes. Why, then, is Ukraine expected to seek the approval of others before honoring its own? The question is whether Ukraine should be denied the same freedom that every other country claims: the right to interpret its past according to its own metric. # World
KYIV POST: Defense Giants Invest Record Funds into Tech Startups https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81091 Global defense contractors have invested a record $4.1 billion in venture capital rounds for military startups this year, driven by the need for rapidly produced, cost-effective technologies like autonomous drones and interceptor missiles. US-based Lockheed Martin and UK-based BAE Systems are lead
KYIV POST: Russia Fired 1,700 Drones and 95 Missiles This Week, Zelensky Says https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81093 Russian forces utilized approximately 1,700 attack drones, more than 1,630 guided aerial bombs, and 95 missiles against Ukraine over the past week, with ballistic munitions accounting for more than half of the missile strikes. The most recent barrage involved 136 drones and eight miss
KYIV POST: Romanian F-16 Downs 3rd Drone in 3 Days https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81095 A Romanian F-16 fighter jet shot down an unidentified drone over the country’s territorial waters near the Sulina-Chilia area on Sunday morning, July 26, marking the third such interception in three consecutive days. Romanian President Nicușor Dan confirmed that an investigation by the Prosecutor General’s Offi
KYIV POST: Polish Council of Sopot Urges Action on Anti-Ukrainian Xenophobia https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81104 The city council of Sopot, Poland, has passed a resolution calling on the national government to counter growing anti-Ukrainian sentiment, hate speech, and disinformation. The council emphasized the strong economic participation of Ukrainians and warned that xenophobic hostility is oft
KYIV POST: Nuclear Autumn https://www. kyivpost.com/opinion/80918 Is Putin’s saber-rattling mere bluff? # World # Ukraine
KYIV POST: Ukraine and Belgium: A Shared History Spanning More Than a Century https://www. kyivpost.com/post/80068 Ukraine and Belgium share a deep historical connection that dates back over a century. At one point, around 20,000 Belgians resided in eastern Ukraine, and Belgian investors played a crucial role in developing key infrastructure in Kyiv, including its tram network and funicular. # Wor
KYIV POST: Drone Strike Hits Chernihiv Supermarket, Killing Child https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81108 A Russian drone struck an ATB supermarket in the ZAZ district of Chernihiv, Ukraine, on the afternoon of July 26. Dmytro Bryzhynskyi, head of the Chernihiv City Military Administration, confirmed that the attack resulted in two fatalities, including a 10-year-old child, and left four others injur
KYIV POST: US License for Lukoil Asset Sale Expires https://www. kyivpost.com/post/81103 A US Treasury license (General License 131G) permitting negotiations for the sale of Lukoil’s international assets expires on Saturday. The license covers talks regarding the Vienna-based holding company that owns refineries in Bulgaria and Romania, with the US investment fund Carlyle remaining a leading bidde
KYIV POST: Kyiv’s Bouquet Festival Returns Amid Russia’s War With More Than 50 Cultural Events https://www. kyivpost.com/post/80991 The ninth Bouquet Kyiv Stage festival will take place Aug. 13-16 at the National Sanctuary of St. Sophia of Kyiv under the theme “Armed with Beauty.” The program will feature more than 50 multidisciplinary events, including an exhibition marking Ukrainian artist Oleks