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Over 160 Chinese nationals serve in Russian army, leaked documents allege

2 weeks ago | kyivindependent.com | Kateryna Denisova |Oleksiy Sorokin

At least 163 Chinese nationals are serving in Russia's Armed Forces as of early April, according to Ukrainian intelligence documents seen by the Kyiv Independent on April 9. "There are 155 Chinese citizens who are fighting against Ukrainians on the territory of Ukraine," President Volodymyr Zelensky told journalist on April 9.
Over 160 Chinese nationals fight for Russia in Ukraine, obtained documents show

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Kateryna Denisova |Oleksiy Sorokin

At least 163 Chinese nationals are serving in Russia's Armed Forces as of early April, according to a Ukrainian intelligence document seen by the Kyiv Independent on April 9. Another document showed photos and passport details of 13 Chinese recruits who were being selected for service in the Russian army as of April 2. "There are 155 Chinese citizens who are fighting against Ukrainians on the territory of Ukraine," President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed this information to journalists on April 9.
Ukraine-US talks on minerals deal ongoing, not tied to NATO membership, source says

3 weeks ago | kyivindependent.com | Oleksiy Sorokin |Kateryna Denisova

Ukrainian and U.S. government and legal teams continue discussions on the mineral deal, a source in the Presidential Office told the Kyiv Independent on March 31 as U.S. President Donald Trump is escalating his rhetoric on the agreement. "On Friday (March 28), we spoke with the American side; now we (Ukraine) will discuss it, then (the parties) will talk again," the source said.
'We're ready' - Ukraine heads into US peace talks with everything at stake

1 month ago | kyivindependent.com | Chris York |Martin Fornusek |Alex Cadier |Oleksiy Sorokin

Kyiv officials will meet their Washington counterparts in Jeddah on March 11 for talks which will impact the future of diplomatic relations between the two countries and likely the future of the war in Ukraine. The Ukrainian side hopes the meeting would help mend ties with the White House and ensure that the future U.S.-led peace process doesn't pose an existential threat to Ukraine.
'We're ready' - Ukraine heads into US peace talks with everything at stake

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Chris York |Martin Fornusek |Alex Cadier |Oleksiy Sorokin

Kyiv officials will meet their Washington counterparts in Jeddah on March 11 for talks which will impact the future of diplomatic relations between the two countries and likely the future of the war in Ukraine. The Ukrainian side hopes the meeting would help mend ties with the White House and ensure that the future U.S.-led peace process doesn't pose an existential threat to Ukraine.
Russian economy after 3 years of sanctions

Jan 22, 2025 | kyivindependent.com | Oleksiy Sorokin |Nick Allard

The Kyiv Independent sat down with Timothy Ash, an associate fellow in the Russia and Eurasia program at Chatham House, to discuss Russia's current economic situation and why the Kremlin is running out of options as inflation rises, interest rates soar, and the ruble weakens. VIDEO
As military options dwindle, US support is key to Ukraine's peace talks

Dec 11, 2024 | kyivindependent.com | Oleksiy Sorokin |Bartosz T. Wielinski

Ukraine is exhausted. Low on manpower, ammunition, and, most importantly, morale, the country is slowly reckoning with the fact that the ongoing war may be unwinnable on the battlefield — at least for now. According to a Gallup survey published on Nov. 19, 52% of Ukrainians now say they want their country to negotiate an end to the war “as soon as possible.” However, the terms of such a settlement would depend on Washington as much, if not more, than on Kyiv.
The EU will invest 400 million euros this year, 1.9 billion euros next year into Ukraine's defense industry, EU top diplomat Kallas says

Dec 2, 2024 | kyivindependent.com | Oleksiy Sorokin

With the fate of further U.S. support for Ukraine, and thereby the future of the country, up in the air as Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, the EU wants to send the message to Kyiv that it has its back. Kaja Kallas, the EU's new top diplomat, was in Kyiv on her first day in office on Dec. 1.
We shouldn't overestimate Russia's power, EU top diplomat Kallas says

Dec 2, 2024 | kyivindependent.com | Oleksiy Sorokin |Nick Allard |Jason Blevins |Alexander Zabolotnyi

In an exclusive interview with the Kyiv Independent, Kaja Kallas, the newly appointed vice-president of the European Commission and top EU diplomat, discusses Ukraine support and recent EU sanctions against Russia. Kallas visited Kyiv on Dec. 1, the first day in her new role.
We shouldn't overestimate Russia's power, EU top diplomat Kallas says

Dec 2, 2024 | yahoo.com | Oleksiy Sorokin |Nick Allard |Jason Blevins |Alexander Zabolotnyi

In an exclusive interview with the Kyiv Independent, Kaja Kallas, the newly appointed vice-president of the European Commission and top EU diplomat, discusses Ukraine support and recent EU sanctions against Russia. Kallas visited Kyiv on Dec. 1, the first day in her new role. We’ve been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.