Ukraine This Year: the top moments that shaped 2024

2:04 AM  (Updated:  June 11, 2025 3:42 am)

Massive Russian drone attack kills 2, injures at least 37 in Kharkiv.

Five children are among the injured, Mayor Ihor Terekhov said after Russian drones struck an apartment building and multiple homes in Kharkiv.

12:44 AM

Russia ships weapons to Africa, violating sanctions, AP reports.

The deliveries — which reportedly include armored vehicles, howitzers, and artillery — represent another sign of Russia's expanding military footprint in Africa.

11:27 PM

Zelensky calls on West to slash Russian oil price cap in half as strikes on Ukraine escalate.

"Each of the partners knows what price cap is needed — $30, no higher. Such a price level will mean real pressure on Russia," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on June 10.

10:51 PM

The Kyiv Independent launches 603,628 km² T-shirt in response to Russia’s territorial demands.

All profits from the sales of the 603,628 km² T-shirt for the next month will be donated to the Ukrainian charitable foundation East SOS.

10:39 PM

US to cut military aid to Ukraine, Hegseth says.

The U.S. will reduce funding allocated for military assistance to Ukraine in its upcoming defense budget, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a congressional hearing on June 10.

10:06 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: Russia carries out one of largest attacks against Kyiv; second group of Ukrainian POWs comes back home under Istanbul deal

9:52 PM

War analysis

As Russia inches closer to Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, new Ukrainian region might soon be at war

9:37 PM

Zelensky imposes sanctions against individuals, organizations involved in deportation of Ukrainian children.

President Volodymyr Zelensky imposed sanctions on 48 individuals and nine organizations.

9:07 PM

Video

Why some Ukrainians don't leave their country despite attacks

The Kyiv Independent has visited the apartment complex in one of Kyiv's residential districts that was damaged overnight, and spoke to its residents about why they chose to stay in Ukraine's capital, despite Russia's intensifying attacks.

8:57 PM

Russia's State Duma passes bill to create state messaging app as it considers blocking WhatsApp.

The new app "combines the features of a messenger and the functions of government services," the Duma's press service reported.

7:37 PM  (Updated:  June 10, 2025 8:09 pm)

Russia significantly improved North Korea's shoddy KN-23 ballistic missiles, Ukraine's Budanov says.

It was reported last year that around half fired at Ukraine by Russia malfunctioned and exploded in mid-air.

8:08 PM

Field report

'We love our country’ — As Russia steps up its attacks, Kyiv residents choose to stay

5:46 PM  (Updated:  June 10, 2025 7:47 pm)

Ukraine, Russia conduct second prisoner swap under Istanbul deal.

"All of them require immediate medical attention," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

7:44 PM

Opinion

In African universities, Russia’s war against Ukraine finds new supporters

6:27 PM

EU unveils 18th package of sanctions against Russia, targeting energy, banking, oil.

The EU has proposed for the first time a ban on transactions involving the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 pipelines, as well as a reduction in the oil price cap from $60 to $45 per barrel, among other measures.

5:09 PM

Allies won't impose new sanctions on Russia because of Ukraine's refusal to mobilize at age 18, Zelensky says.

"I do not believe that we should mobilize people from the age of 18, as the leaders of other countries have thought," Zelensky said.

4:13 PM

Russia admitted its 'peace memorandum' is an ultimatum Kyiv won't accept, Zelensky says.

"They (Russian officials) even told our delegation: we know that our memorandum is an ultimatum, and you will not accept it," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

5:40 PM  (Updated:  June 10, 2025 3:52 pm)

Opinion

Key to Russia’s potential defeat lies in its economy

2:35 AM  (Updated:  June 10, 2025 3:28 pm)

In one of largest attacks on Ukraine's capital, Russian barrage hits Kyiv, Odesa, kills 3, injures 12.

In the early hours of June 10, Kyiv and Odesa came under another mass Russian attack, involving ballistic missiles and drones.

3:20 PM

Western firms reportedly paid at least $46 billion in taxes to Russia amid full-scale war in Ukraine.

Seventeen of the 20 largest foreign corporate taxpayers in Russia come from G7 and EU countries, which are Ukraine's main international supporters, according to investigative outlet Follow the Money.

3:02 PM

Israeli Foreign Ministry denies sending Patriot systems to Ukraine amid conflicting claims.

The denial contrasts with statements made by Israeli Ambassador to Ukraine Michael Brodsky, who said in a recent interview that Israel had agreed to transfer retired Patriot missile systems — originally supplied by the U.S. in the 1990s — to Ukraine.

8:08 PM  (Updated:  June 10, 2025 2:15 pm)

'Russians are too weak' — Orban questions Moscow's ability to attack NATO.

"The Russians are too weak for that," Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said.

1:25 PM

Over 40% of Ukrainians willing to compromise on 'de facto' recognition of Russian occupation for peace, poll shows.

Some 48% of Ukrainians oppose even a "de facto" recognition of Russian occupation of Ukraine's territories to achieve peace, according to a poll by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology published on June 10.

1:14 PM

Russian soldier recorded launching grenade at residential building in retaken Kursk Oblast town.

In the footage, the soldier is seen loading a grenade launcher while repeatedly shouting "Akhmat! Chechnya!" — a reference to Chechen dictator Ramzan Kadyrov's forces — before firing in the direction of a residential area.

11:59 AM

Russia to help North Korea produce Shahed-type drones, Ukraine's spy chief says.

Shahed drones could enable North Korea to strike targets across South Korea, potentially overwhelming air defenses, and could also assist Russia in its war against Ukraine.