Team
Volodymyr Ivanyshyn
News EditorVolodymyr Ivanyshyn is a news editor for The Kyiv Independent. He is pursuing an Honors Bachelor of Arts at the University of Toronto, majoring in political science with a minor in anthropology and human geography. Volodymyr holds a Certificate in Business Fundamentals from Rotman Commerce at the University of Toronto. He previously completed an internship with The Kyiv Independent.
Articles
Zelensky says he will discuss territory with Putin as Ukraine signals readiness for unconditional peace talks with Russia
"(T)he question of territory is a question that we will leave between me and Putin. Security guarantees will probably be negotiated with our partners," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Russia launches missile attacks on central Ukraine hours after Trump-Zelensky meeting concludes
Russia launched a wave of missile and drone attacks against Ukrainian cities on Aug. 19, hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky concluded peace talks with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House.
Pro-Ukrainian protest held in Anchorage ahead of Trump-Putin summit
Pro-Ukrainian demonstrators took to the streets in Anchorage, Alaska, on Aug. 14 ahead of a planned summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin the next day.
'Target hit' — Ukraine strikes oil refinery in Russia's Samara Oblast, command post in Donetsk Oblast, military says
"The target was hit, with fire and explosions recorded," the Ukrainian military said.
Russia's Lavrov arrives in Alaska ahead of Trump-Putin summit wearing 'USSR' sweatshirt
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Russian Ambassador to the U.S. Alexander Darchiev have arrived in Alaska ahead of a planned Trump-Putin summit, Russian state media reported on Aug. 15.
Ukraine's SBU charges Medvedchuk, 12 accomplices for working with Russia
Pro-Russian oligarch Viktor Medvedchuk and 12 of his accomplices have been charged for working with Russia to advance Moscow's interests, Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) announced on Aug. 14.
Ukrainian drones strike Russian missile component plant in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, SBU source says
"According to preliminary information, at least four drones of the SBU's Special Operations Center 'A' struck the target," an SBU source claimed.
Ukrainian artist killed on front lines in Zaporizhzhia Oblast
"On Aug. 8, while repelling an enemy infantry assault in the Zaporizhzhia direction, our brother-in-arms, David Chychkan, was gravely wounded. In the early morning of Aug. 9, his heart fell silent," the United Anti-Authoritarian Forces said.
Trump meeting is test for Putin, Ukraine to join future peace efforts, Rutte says
A planned meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will be a test for the Kremlin leader, and Ukraine will be involved in upcoming peace efforts if the summit goes well, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said.
Ukraine, allies set to meet in UK ahead of Trump-Putin summit, Axios reports
Ukrainian, U.S., and European senior officials are set to meet in the U.K. ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's planned summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin next week, Axios reported on Aug. 8, citing three sources with knowledge of the plans.
Armenia, Azerbaijan sign peace deal at White House ceremony, plan to nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
"For more than 35 years, Armenia and Azerbaijan have fought a bitter conflict that resulted in tremendous suffering for both nations… Many tried to find a resolution… and they were unsuccessful. With this accord, we’ve finally succeeded in making peace," U.S. President Donald Trump said.
Trump declines to describe Witkoff-Putin meeting as breakthrough, says more secondary sanctions are likely
U.S. President Donald Trump noted additional secondary sanctions will be imposed on Russia's trading partners, saying that "You are going to see a lot more... you are going to see so much secondary sanctions."
Trump to make decision on Russia sanctions within next 24-36 hours, Rubio says
U.S. President Donald Trump will decide whether to impose secondary sanctions on Russia’s trading partners within the next 24 to 36 hours, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters on Aug. 6.
Trump plans to meet Putin, hold trilateral meeting with Zelensky as early as next week, media reports
U.S. President Donald Trump plans to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin as early as next week and intends to hold a trilateral meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky and Putin shortly after, the New York Times (NYT) reported on Aug. 6.
4 killed, 3 injured by Russian drone, artillery strikes in Zaporizhzhia Oblast
"During the day, the occupiers carried out 431 strikes on 16 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region," Governor Ivan Fedorov said.
Editors' Picks
As Zelensky, Trump prepare to talk about peace, most Russian demands are non-starters for Ukraine
Editorial: That meeting was sickening. Putin loved it
Our readers' questions about the war, answered. Vol. 9
