Masha Lavrova

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Jason Blevins |Masha Lavrova |Alexander Zabolotnyi

U.S. President Donald Trump’s negotiation strategy in Afghanistan resulted in a capitulation to the Taliban and abandoning U.S. allies. As the world awaits a potential ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, what could a deal brokered by Trump actually look like? The Kyiv Independent’s Masha Lavrova dives into the last time Trump sought to end a war and what it could mean for Ukraine. We’ve been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine.

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Anna Belokur |Nick Allard |Jason Blevins |Martin Fornusek |Olena Zashko |Masha Lavrova

This Sunday, the Kyiv Independent’s Anna Belokur breaks down U.S. President Donald Trump’s first official call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as well as the controversial comments made by Trump’s team that may spell out an ominous warning for Ukraine. We’re also joined by our reporter Martin Fornusek, who is reporting directly from the Munich Security Conference this weekend. We’ve been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine.

Dec 7, 2024 | kyivindependent.com | Masha Lavrova

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Dec 7, 2024 | yahoo.com | Masha Lavrova

In the sixth episode of Dare to Ukraine, we gain rare access to the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, known globally as the site of the catastrophic 1986 nuclear disaster and one of the most radioactive places on Earth. We’ve been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.

Nov 9, 2024 | kyivindependent.com | Masha Lavrova

In the fifth episode of “Dare to Ukraine,” we explore Kharkiv, a city that embodies resilience and creativity in the face of adversity. As Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv is renowned for its diverse architecture and vibrant arts scene. Despite enduring severe damage and remaining under the constant horror of Russia’s war, Kharkiv’s spirit remains unbroken, with its community determined to keep the city alive through art, innovation, and unity.