Sweden invokes Moscow's hybrid attacks in renewed push to use frozen Russian assets
Kyiv Independentby Chris Powers·2 Sept 2026
Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard on Sept. 2 pointed to Russia's escalating hybrid warfare against Europe when explaining the reasons for her country's renewed push to use Russian...
Ireland foreign minister dodges question over Russian-owned alumina plant
Kyiv Independentby Chris Powers·2 Sept 2026
Irish Foreign Minister Helen McEntee would not commit to including Ireland's alumina plant, whose products reportedly ended up in Russian weapons in Ukraine, in an upcoming EU sanctions list...
Russian threats ‘cannot go unpunished,’ Sybiha says after foiled Leipzig drone attack
Kyiv Independentby Sonya Bandouil·1 Sept 2026
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on Sept. 1 called for a "decisive strategy" to counter Russian threats in Europe after Germany officially accused Moscow of attempting a drone attack at Leipzig/Halle...
As Ukrainian schools open, students hear air raid sirens instead of the first bell
Kyiv Independentby Yevgeniya Doluda·1 Sept 2026
As Ukrainian schools open, students hear air raid sirens instead of the first bell A boy stands near the site of a heavily damaged residential building following a Russian strike in Kyiv, Ukraine...
Ukraine war latest: Russian strike kills at least 12 in Kyiv and suburbs, including 6 rail workers
Kyiv Independentby The Kyiv Independent news desk·1 Sept 2026
Ukraine war latest: Russian strike kills at least 12 in Kyiv and suburbs, including 6 rail workers Key developments on Sept.
Bonfire of the treaties: Europe's next step to break from Russia
Kyiv Independentby Chris Powers·1 Sept 2026
Bonfire of the treaties: Europe's next step to break from Russia Ursula von der Leyen (R), President of the European Commission, stands next to Antonio Costa (C), President of the European Council...
Corruption, flawed democracy, unjust courts — and other myths about Ukraine the data don't support
Kyiv Independentby Maryna Starodubska·1 Sept 2026
Corruption, flawed democracy, unjust courts — and other myths about Ukraine the data don't support Thousands attend a rally protesting the dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov in Kyiv...
Estonia, Romania report drone incursions amid Russian and Ukrainian aerial attacks
Kyiv Independentby Tania Myronyshena·1 Sept 2026
Estonia and Romania, both members of the European Union and NATO, reported separate drone incursions on Sept.
US shuts down Russia's push for economic cooperation 'until war is over,' source says
Kyiv Independentby Tim Zadorozhnyy·1 Sept 2026
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov that economic cooperation between Washington and Moscow will remain impossible as long as Russia continues its war...
Trump's Army secretary who backed Ukraine military cooperation resigns, source says
Kyiv Independentby Tim Zadorozhnyy·1 Sept 2026
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation, a U.S. official told the Kyiv Independent on Sept. 1, amid reported tensions with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Kyiv, Odesa hardest hit in overnight Russian attack as 16 killed, 54 injured across Ukraine
Kyiv Independentby Tania Myronyshena·1 Sept 2026
At least 16 people were killed and 54 others injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past day, according to local authorities.
German vice-chancellor confronts Russia's finance chief at G20, calls his presence 'irritating'
Kyiv Independentby Chris Powers·1 Sept 2026
German vice-chancellor confronts Russia's finance chief at G20, calls his presence 'irritating' German Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil confronted Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov over...
India's prime minister tells Putin to end 'endless war' against Ukraine
Kyiv Independentby Tamara Nowakowsky·1 Sept 2026
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Russian President Vladimir Putin on Aug. 31 to move from "endless war" toward ending Russia's war against Ukraine.
Ukrainian drones damage Russia’s Ust-Luga port, governor says
Kyiv Independentby Tamara Nowakowsky·1 Sept 2026
Editor's note: This is a developing story and is being updated. A Ukrainian drone attack damaged the Russian Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga in Leningrad Oblast early on Sept.
Ukraine war latest: Kyiv under near-constant air raid alerts for 5th day as Russia steps up jet-powered drone attacks
Kyiv Independentby The Kyiv Independent news desk·31 Aug 2026
Ukraine war latest: Kyiv under near-constant air raid alerts for 5th day as Russia steps up jet-powered drone attacks Key developments on Aug.
Ukraine's military intelligence reveals capabilities of Russian Zircon missiles
Kyiv Independentby Jimmy Rushton·31 Aug 2026
Ukraine's military intelligence agency (HUR) published new details about the Russian 3M22 Zircon hypersonic missile on Aug.
Displaced to Ukraine's west, exiled Donetsk university expects influx of students from missile-battered cities
Kyiv Independentby Yevgeniya Doluda·31 Aug 2026
Displaced to Ukraine's west, exiled Donetsk university expects influx of students from missile-battered cities A Ukrainian serviceman looks at the Donetsk National Technical University building...
Kyiv shopping center once belonging to sanctioned oligarch on sale for $207 million
Kyiv Independentby Dominic Culverwell·31 Aug 2026
A popular Kyiv shopping and business center was officially put up for sale with a starting price of $207 million on Aug.
Zelensky calls Trump envoys Witkoff, Kushner to 'lock in' dates for Ukraine visit
Kyiv Independentby Martin Fornusek·31 Aug 2026
President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Aug. 31 that he held a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump's envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, to discuss their future visit to Ukraine.
US Treasury chief reportedly meets Russian counterpart to push Trump peace plan — without Ukraine's knowledge, source says
Kyiv Independentby Martin Fornusek·31 Aug 2026
US Treasury chief reportedly meets Russian counterpart to push Trump peace plan — without Ukraine's knowledge, source says U.S.
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