IMF report groups Moldova with EU applicants ahead of Ukraine
Kyiv Independentby Chris Powers8 Sept 2026
Ukraine's and Moldova's EU membership bids have so far moved in tandem, but an International Monetary Fund (IMF) report released on Sept.
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top 48%Explainer: Why Russia's frozen assets are Europe's hot topic once again
Kyiv Independentby Chris Powers8 Sept 2026
Explainer: Why Russia's frozen assets are Europe's hot topic once again TOPSHOT - (From L) European Council President Antonio Costa, President Volodymyr Zelensky, and European Commission President...
'We will sow' — Odesa farmers defiant in face of relentless Russian assaults
Kyiv Independentby Polina Moroziuk8 Sept 2026
'We will sow' — Odesa farmers defiant in face of relentless Russian assaults Volodymyr Varbanets, 76, a farmer, stands in the grain warehouse in Odesa Oblast, Ukraine, in August 2026.
Trump calls with Putin after peace envoys visit to Moscow, Kyiv
Kyiv Independentby Martin Fornusek8 Sept 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump held a phone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Sept. 8, the Kremlin said, amid Washington's renewed diplomatic push to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Kyiv airports ready to host foreign delegations if Russia guarantees safe corridor, Zelensky says
Kyiv Independentby Tania Myronyshena8 Sept 2026
Kyiv airports ready to host foreign delegations if Russia guarantees safe corridor, Zelensky says Airports in Kyiv and the surrounding region are technically ready to receive aircraft carrying...
EU says Russia 'clearly' unwilling to make peace with Ukraine as US pushes talks
Kyiv Independentby Chris Powers8 Sept 2026
The European Union was not represented at peace talks in Kyiv on Sept. 6, but European Commission spokespeople said on Sept.
EU to approve Ukraine's Patriot funding request on Sept. 11, officials say
Kyiv Independentby Chris Powers8 Sept 2026
The European Commission is set to greenlight the final 28.3-billion-euro ($33-billion) tranche of this year's defense loans for Ukraine, including an approval for the purchase of U.S.-made Patriot...
'As much harm as possible' — 5 killed, 63 injured as Russia resumes mass attacks across Ukraine
Kyiv Independentby Tania Myronyshena8 Sept 2026
At least five people were killed and 63 others injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past day, local authorities said on Sept. 8.
Zelensky gives cautious backing to Trump envoys' 'good' ideas to end Russia's war
Kyiv Independentby Tim Zadorozhnyy8 Sept 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump's envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, brought Kyiv some "pretty good, decent" ideas on how to end Russia's war against Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky told...
Russia's deadline to capture Donbas slips again as military asks for more time, Ukraine says
Kyiv Independentby Tim Zadorozhnyy8 Sept 2026
Russia has again postponed its deadline to fully capture Ukraine's Donbas, now setting March 31, 2027, as the target date, Deputy Presidential Office head Pavlo Palisa said on Sept. 7.
UK pledges 100 million pounds air defense package for Ukraine ahead of winter
Kyiv Independentby Tania Myronyshena8 Sept 2026
The U.K. will provide Ukraine with a £100 million ($135 million) air defense package, including funding for Patriot missiles, as Kyiv prepares for renewed Russian attacks on its energy...
Ukrainian drones ignite blaze at Russia's Saratov Oil Refinery, locals report
Kyiv Independentby Tamara Nowakowsky8 Sept 2026
Editor's note: This is a developing story and is being updated. Ukrainian drones reportedly struck the Saratov Oil Refinery in Russia overnight on Sept.
Putin may seek to give Trump diplomatic win before US midterms, Zelensky says
Kyiv Independentby Tamara Nowakowsky8 Sept 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin may be angling to avoid antagonizing U.S. President Donald Trump and could be willing to hand him a diplomatic win ahead of the upcoming midterm elections...
Russia pounds Kyiv in overnight attack as brief truce ends in missile fire
Kyiv Independentby Abbey Fenbert8 Sept 2026
Editor's Note: This is a developing story and is being updated. Russia launched ballistic missiles and jet-powered drones at Kyiv overnight on Sept.
BREAKING: Ukraine's prosecutor general resigns amid major corruption scandal
Kyiv Independentby Oleg Sukhov7 Sept 2026
Editor's note: This story is being updated. Ukrainian Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko said on Sept. 7 that he had submitted his resignation to President Volodymyr Zelensky and parliament.
Ukraine war latest: Drone and missile alerts sound in Kyiv amid temporary attack pause on capitals
Kyiv Independentby The Kyiv Independent news desk7 Sept 2026
Ukraine war latest: Drone and missile alerts sound in Kyiv amid temporary attack pause on capitals Key developments on Sept.
The drone war is becoming a race to adapt, rather than perfect
Kyiv Independentby Robert Brull7 Sept 2026
The drone war is becoming a race to adapt, rather than perfect A soldier launches an RQ-35 Heidrun drone used for reconnaissance and artillery fire correction in the Zaporizhzhia direction in...
Ukraine's Prosecutor General says he won't resign amid major scandal unless Zelensky asks
Kyiv Independentby Kateryna Denisova7 Sept 2026
Editor's note: This story is being updated. Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko said on Sept. 7 that he has no plans to resign amid a major scandal and would do so at the request of his...
Kremlin doesn't rule out restarting three-way peace talks with Ukraine, US
Kyiv Independentby Martin Fornusek7 Sept 2026
Russia does not rule out a potential resumption of trilateral talks with Ukraine and the U.S., but it is too early to discuss location and dates, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Sept. 7.
Exclusive: Trump envoys find Putin still unwilling to compromise on Ukraine
Kyiv Independentby Tim Zadorozhnyy7 Sept 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin remains committed to escalating his war against Ukraine despite a new U.S.