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Dare to Ukraine | Lviv, the ultimate first stop to experience Ukraine

Aug 31, 2024 | kyivindependent.com | Masha Lavrova |Toma Istomina

For the first episode of “Dare to Ukraine,” we journey to Lviv, the largest city in western Ukraine, known for its magnificent architecture, lively streets, and delicious cuisine. Join our host, Masha Lavrova, as she uncovers the many layers of this captivating city. Russian shelling struck a home and a high-rise building. Five men, aged 24-38, were killed as a result of the attack, said Donetsk Oblast Governor Vadym Filashkin.
Dare to Ukraine | Lviv, the ultimate first stop to experience Ukraine

Aug 31, 2024 | yahoo.com | Masha Lavrova |Toma Istomina

For the first episode of “Dare to Ukraine,” we journey to Lviv, the largest city in western Ukraine, known for its magnificent architecture, lively streets, and delicious cuisine. Join our host, Masha Lavrova, as she uncovers the many layers of this captivating city. We’ve been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent. View comments
Kyiv Independent to launch travel show 'Dare to Ukraine'

Aug 20, 2024 | kyivindependent.com | Toma Istomina

The Kyiv Independent will launch a travel show called “Dare to Ukraine.” In each of the six episodes, host Masha Lavrova will travel to six regions across the country to explore the local culture, architecture, food, popular activities, people, and everyday life. The first episode of “Dare to Ukraine” will be released on the Kyiv Independent YouTube channel on Aug. 31.
Ukraine released its military losses. Why now?

Mar 12, 2024 | kyivindependent.com | Toma Istomina |Olena Zashko

Two 46-year-old men and a 38-year-old man were injured and one person was killed, according to Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Syniehubov's update. A Ukrainian drone hit the Russian city of Belgorod's administration building on March 12, injuring two people, Belgorod Oblast Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov claimed. The potential loss of the village, which has not been confirmed by Ukraine, would create the possibility for Russian forces to attack the embattled city of Krasnohorivka.
Ukraine released its military losses. Why now?

Mar 12, 2024 | yahoo.com | Toma Istomina |Olena Zashko

Zelensky recently announced that 31,000 Ukrainian troops have died in the war, after keeping this number a secret for more than a year. Why did he release them now? What do these numbers tell us? Why were they a secret? And what do we still not know? We’ve been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent. View comments
Volker: A lot of Trump's policies toward Russia were right

Feb 23, 2024 | kyivindependent.com | Toma Istomina

The West doesn’t spend enough time analyzing its miscalculations in the Russia-Ukraine war, Kurt Volker, a former U.S. special representative for Ukraine negotiations, said in an interview with the Kyiv Independent. “We have made many mistakes, from just before Russia's invasion and throughout. The biggest mistake was holding back on types of military assistance out of fear,” he said.
Volker: West has made a lot of mistakes in Russia-Ukraine war

Feb 23, 2024 | news.yahoo.com | Toma Istomina

The West doesn’t spend enough time analyzing its miscalculations in the Russia-Ukraine war, Kurt Volker, a former U.S. special representative for Ukraine negotiations, said in an interview with the Kyiv Independent. “We have made many mistakes, from just before Russia's invasion and throughout. The biggest mistake was holding back on types of military assistance out of fear,” he said.
Ex-US special representative for Ukraine: Putin would escalate if he could

Feb 23, 2024 | kyivindependent.com | Martin Fornusek |Toma Istomina

The White House's strategy to avoid escalation by setting limits on military supplies for Ukraine does not work, as Russian President Vladimir Putin would "escalate today if he could," Kurt Volker, a former U.S. special representative for Ukraine, told the Kyiv Independent during a press conference on Feb. 23.
Ex-US special representative for Ukraine: Putin would escalate if he could

Feb 23, 2024 | news.yahoo.com | Martin Fornusek |Toma Istomina

The White House's strategy to avoid escalation by setting limits on military supplies for Ukraine does not work, as Russian President Vladimir Putin would "escalate today if he could," Kurt Volker, a former U.S. special representative for Ukraine, told the Kyiv Independent during a press conference on Feb. 23.
Estonian PM: ‘Europe has supported Ukraine more than US’

Jan 13, 2024 | news.yahoo.com | Toma Istomina

Editor’s Note: This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. Estonia has been one of Ukraine’s most reliable allies since the onset of Russia’s full-scale invasion. A small Baltic country of just 1.3 million people that also shares a border with Russia, Estonia has provided assistance to Ukraine worth nearly 500 million euros, or more than 1.4% of its GDP, making it one of the leading supporters by GDP share.