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Victoria Leigh Bennett, Cornell U. & U. of Toronto

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⚡️Duda criticizes Scholz's call to Putin, saying 'it's a mistake' "I doubt that the German Chancellor's conversation with Putin was agreed with the allies," Polish President Andrzej Duda said. kyivindependent.com/duda-criticize…


Victoria Leigh Bennett, Cornell U. & U. of Toronto Reposted

The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) confirmed on Nov. 18 that a riot control agent known as CS has been used in Ukraine, as evidence mounts that Russia has scaled up its attacks using chemical weapons in recent months. kyivindependent.com/un-watchdog-co…


Victoria Leigh Bennett, Cornell U. & U. of Toronto Reposted

⚡️Russia uses cheap decoy drones to overload Ukraine's air defense, Ukrainian intelligence says. Russian manufacturers use foreign components to produce the Gerbera drone, a cheaper and less deadly equivalent of Iran's Shahed, at a plant in Yelabuga. kyivindependent.com/russia-trying-…


Victoria Leigh Bennett, Cornell U. & U. of Toronto Reposted

⚡️Zelensky to present 'resilience plan' to Ukrainian MPs on Nov. 19. President Volodymyr Zelensky will present his "internal resilience plan" in parliament on Nov. 19, a Ukrainian lawmaker from the governing party told the Kyiv Independent. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-to-pr…


Victoria Leigh Bennett, Cornell U. & U. of Toronto Reposted

With the support of our readers and community, we've already raised $8,000 from the profits of our core collection to donate to Repower, an organization dedicated to supporting military medics in their mental and physical recovery.

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Victoria Leigh Bennett, Cornell U. & U. of Toronto Reposted

Our goal is to reach $10,000. Just $2,000 more would cover the costs for another medic to attend Repower's next workshop in Gothenburg this January. Learn more about the initiative and help us raise funds by shopping here: store.kyivindependent.com/collections/fr…


Victoria Leigh Bennett, Cornell U. & U. of Toronto Reposted

Despite dwindling aid and questionable effectiveness, U.S. drone makers keep pitching their work in Ukraine to sell their weapons to the West. kyivindependent.com/battle-tested-…


Victoria Leigh Bennett, Cornell U. & U. of Toronto Reposted

What does a Trump-Vance administration mean for Europe and Ukraine? Past actions and campaign statements may provide insight, writes Mark Temnycky of the Atlantic Council in his recent op-ed. kyivindependent.com/opinion-what-t…


Victoria Leigh Bennett, Cornell U. & U. of Toronto Reposted

Europe faces a sanctions test under Trump — it’s time to lead, not follow, writes Tom Keatinge of RUSI in his recent op-ed. kyivindependent.com/opinion-with-t…


Victoria Leigh Bennett, Cornell U. & U. of Toronto Reposted

⚡️ Update: 10 killed, 47 injured in Russian missile attack on Odesa. The number of injured in a Russian missile attack against Odesa on Nov. 18 has risen to 47, Governor Oleh Kiper reported. kyivindependent.com/russia-launche…


Victoria Leigh Bennett, Cornell U. & U. of Toronto Reposted

⚡️ Ukraine's GDP grows by 4.2% in 10 months of 2024. Ukraine’s economy grew by 4.2% year-on-year in the first 10 months of 2024 thanks to the construction, transportation, and manufacturing sectors, the country's Economy Ministry said on Nov. 18. kyivindependent.com/ukraines-gdp-g…


Victoria Leigh Bennett, Cornell U. & U. of Toronto Reposted

⚡️ Zelensky visits key front-line town of Pokrovsk. President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the town of Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast, currently lying some 6-7 kilometers from the front line, his Telegram channel reported on Nov. 18. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-visit…


Victoria Leigh Bennett, Cornell U. & U. of Toronto Reposted

"A tense sector. It is only thanks to the strength of the soldiers that the east (of Ukraine) is not completely occupied by Russia. The enemy receives a response every day," Zelensky said.


Victoria Leigh Bennett, Cornell U. & U. of Toronto Reposted

Trump has repeatedly pledged to end the war within "24 hours," sparking fears he might push Ukraine toward painful territorial concessions to achieve a quick peace deal that could be favorable to Russian President Vladimir Putin. kyivindependent.com/what-putin-hop…


Victoria Leigh Bennett, Cornell U. & U. of Toronto Reposted

⚡️ Scholz's stance on Taurus unchanged despite US permission on long-range strikes. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has "made his position clear" on the matter and will "not change his stance anymore," spokesperson Wolfgang Buchner told AFP. kyivindependent.com/scholz-taurus-…


Victoria Leigh Bennett, Cornell U. & U. of Toronto Reposted

⚡️ Update: 10 killed, 39 injured in Russian missile attack on Odesa. A Russian missile attack against Odesa on Nov. 18 killed at least 10 people, including seven police officers, a medic, and two civilian residents, the Interior Ministry said.


Victoria Leigh Bennett, Cornell U. & U. of Toronto Reposted

Thirty-nine people have been injured, including 14 law enforcement officers and four children, according to the ministry.


Victoria Leigh Bennett, Cornell U. & U. of Toronto Reposted

⚡️ Zelensky to present resilience plan to Ukrainian MPs 'in coming days,' Ukrainska Pravda reports. The 10-point plan will address the front-line situation, the military-industrial complex, the economy and finance, regional development, and more. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-to-pr…


Victoria Leigh Bennett, Cornell U. & U. of Toronto Reposted

⚡️ Update: 8 killed, 39 injured in Russian missile attack on Odesa. The number of injured in a Russian ballistic missile attack against Odesa on Nov. 18 has risen to 39, including four children, Governor Oleh Kiper reported. 📷 President Volodymyr Zelensky/Telegram


Victoria Leigh Bennett, Cornell U. & U. of Toronto Reposted

Eight people have been killed, including medics and police officers, the official said.


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