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Ukrainian oligarchs fail to pay $3 billion fine in landmark Privatbank case Given two weeks to voluntarily pay the sum in a landmark ruling on Nov. 10, notorious Ukrainian oligarchs Ihor Kolomoisky and Hennadiy Boholyubov failed to make any payments before a Nov. 24 deadline, ... https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-oligarchs-fail-to-pay-3-billion-fine-in-landmark-privatbank-case/

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Shocking investigation! Russian ships launching drones at Europe?​​ undefined https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbpXc2kJdWk

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Putin orders officials to convince foreigners that Russia is a democracy Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed the government to shape perceptions among people in other countries of the Russian Federation as a “democratic, federal, rule‑of‑law state” that guarantees ... https://www.uawire.org/putin-orders-officials-to-convince-foreigners-that-russia-is-a-democracy

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Putin demands Ukrainian troops withdraw before ceasefire, as Witkoff set to visit Moscow Putin reiterated that the U.S. peace plan could serve as the basis for future agreements, adding that the text needs further discussion. https://kyivindependent.com/ahead-of-witkoffs-moscow-trip-putin-repeats-territorial-demands-in-ukraine/

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Ukraine war latest live: Russia presses Huliaipole front, DeepState says situation stabilizing Live coverage of Russia’s war against Ukraine with breaking news and frontline updates, updated 6 times today. As Russian infiltration groups reportedly reached the outskirts of Huli... https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-update-2025-11-27/

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A very Ukrainian thanksgiving Editor’s Note: Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving from all the team at The Counteroffensive. We marked the holiday (mostly) in the dark, and put together a short video so you could see how we pulled it off (hint: we used chicken legs since turkey wa... https://www.counteroffensive.news/p/a-very-ukrainian-thanksgiving

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Ukrainian suspect in Nord Stream case to be extradited to Germany on Nov. 27 On Nov. 19, Italy's Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling in favor of extraditing the suspect, Serhii Kuznetsov. https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-national-to-be-extradited-to-germany-on-nov-27-prosecutors-say/

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Missile terror continues — Russia attacks civilians again #shorts undefined https://www.youtube.com/shorts/BOAmHv335t4

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Explosion, possible drone strike reported in Grozny, Chechnya Grozny is the capital of Russia's predominantly Muslim republic in the North Caucasus ruled by Vladimir Putin's ally, dictator Ramzan Kadyrov. https://kyivindependent.com/explosion-possible-drone-strike-reported-in-grozny-chechnya/

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Ukrainian forces carry out successful counterattacks in Pokrovsk, retake key positions Ukrainian forces mounted a series of successful counterattacks in Pokrovsk, reversing the momentum in areas where Russian troops had aimed to push forward. Ukrainian special forces also carr... https://www.uawire.org/ukrainian-forces-carry-out-successful-counterattacks-in-pokrovsk-retake-key-positions

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OSINTukraine archives vital data from Ukraine's war. Our 40TB storage for Ukrainian Telegram channels needs a sponsor. Contribute today: https://osintukraine.com/en/donate

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Backlash in Bashkortostan over the 8,000 Heroes campaign as posts about Ukraine war dead are deleted In Bashkortostan, educational institutions held an event marking the deaths of 8,000 residents from the region killed in the war in Ukraine. The reaction was so sharp that many... https://www.uawire.org/backlash-in-bashkortostan-over-the-8-000-heroes-campaign-as-posts-about-ukraine-war-dead-are-deleted

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The light Ukraine cannot lose: Justice About the author: Kseniya Kvitka is an assistant researcher with Human Rights Watch’s Europe and Central Asia Division. She is based in Kyiv. As I sat down to write this, my apartment, like many others in Kyiv, routinely went dark. My int... https://kyivindependent.com/the-light-ukraine-cannot-lose-justice/

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Peskov downplays Witkoff call leak, says Ukraine talks continue Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the negotiations on a peaceful settlement in Ukraine are continuing despite criticism and the publication of purported transcripts of talks between Russian and American officia... https://www.uawire.org/peskov-downplays-witkoff-call-leak-says-ukraine-talks-continue

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'Historical precedent' — Ukraine, UK sign licence agreement for Octopus interceptor drones The Octopus drone is one of several interceptor drones in development. https://kyivindependent.com/historical-precedent-ukraine-uk-sign-licence-agreement-for-octopus-interceptor-drones/

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US to discuss Ukraine security guarantees after peace deal signed, Rubio tells allies Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured allies during a Nov. 25 call that the U.S. plans to address security guarantees once an agreement is reached, Politico reported. https://kyivindependent.com/us-to-discuss-ukraine-security-guarantees-after-peace-deal-signed/

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Russia has 'no say' over whether Ukraine can join NATO, Rutte says NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Nov. 26 that Ukraine's accession to the alliance depends on unanimous agreement among member states — not on Russian demands. https://kyivindependent.com/russia-has-no-say-over-whether-ukraine-can-join-nato-rutte-says/

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We archive 94 Ukrainian and 162 Russian Telegram channels. A permanent record of war, propaganda, and truth. Dive into the archive: https://osintukraine.com/en/archive

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Analysts say Russian forces capture Promin and Vysoke, advancing near Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad, and Hulyaipole Russia’s armed forces have taken the village of Promin outside Myrnohrad and Vysoke (formerly Krasne) near Hulyaipole, according to analysts. On parts of the front, the li... https://www.uawire.org/analysts-say-russian-forces-capture-promin-and-vysoke-advancing-near-pokrovsk-myrnohrad-and-hulyaipole

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KI Insights launches new podcast: Ukraine Insights The Kyiv Independent’s separate analytical unit, KI Insights, is excited to announce the launch of its podcast, Ukraine Insights — a show dedicated to unpacking Ukraine’s politics, security, economy, and international relation... https://kyivindependent.com/ki-insights-launches-new-podcast-ukraine-insights/

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Some Units Are Replenished More Than Others President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for a review of personnel distribution within Ukraine’s combat units after frontline soldiers complained of severe imbalances during his recent visit to the front. Zelenskyy... Source https://militaryland.net/news/some-units-are-replenished-more-than-others/

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OSINTukraine isn’t just an archive. It’s a Memory tool. It demands attention for Ukraine’s cause: https://osintukraine.com/en/about

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'Teaching murderers how to talk to Trump' – Ukrainians react to bombshell Witkoff leak An explosive leak implicating top U.S. negotiator Steve Witkoff in shady dealings with Russia has sparked shock and astonishment not only in the U.S. but also in Ukraine. According to conver... https://kyivindependent.com/outrage-disgust-but-little-surprise-ukraine-reacts-to-bombshell-witkoff-leak/

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The Kyiv Independent introduces a new e-store collection inspired by the history of the Ukrainian Trident The Kyiv Independent has launched a new collection, “The Ukrainian Trident — Through History and Modernity,” designed to visualize the symbol of Ukrainian sovereignty in its diversity. https://kyivindependent.com/the-kyiv-independent-introduces-a-new-e-store-collection-inspired-by-the-history-of-the-ukrainian-trident/

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Ukraine says it destroyed drones, EW systems, and fortifications as Russia suffers losses near Chasiv Yar Ukrainian military says fortifications, EW systems and personnel destroyed as Russian forces take losses near Chasiv Yar A Ukrainian defensive operation is ongoing aroun... https://www.uawire.org/ukraine-says-it-destroyed-drones-ew-systems-and-fortifications-as-russia-suffers-losses-near-chasiv-yar

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Kremlin scaring the world with nuclear weapons again? #shorts undefined https://www.youtube.com/shorts/HhGfjNTeqD8

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Splitting Europe's largest nuclear plant between Russia, Ukraine in peace deal won't work, experts say Restarting the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant under both Russian and Ukrainian control as part of any peace deal would be practically impossible in the plant’s current cond... https://kyivindependent.com/splitting-europes-largest-nuclear-plant-between-russia-ukraine-wont-work-experts-say/

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EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas urges tougher sanctions and increased aid to Ukraine to pressure Russia into talks EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas called for ramping up pressure on Russia to improve the odds of the current US initiative... https://www.uawire.org/eu-s-top-diplomat-kaja-kallas-urges-tougher-sanctions-and-increased-aid-to-ukraine-to-pressure-russia-into-talks

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When you want it bad, you get it bad: Steve Witkoff and the US push to end the war "When you want it bad, you get it bad." That’s how one of my colleagues on the Clinton National Security Council staff described the problem when a U.S. administration chases after an objective ... https://kyivindependent.com/when-you-want-it-bad-you-get-it-bad-steve-witkoff-and-the-us-push-to-end-the-war/

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SENSATION: RARE LASER AIRCRAFT A-60 and S-400 DESTROYED! undefined https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qEQwa_KcRY