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We reported on new Russian attack tactics, failed winter preparations, and the threat from the north — Here's what you helped us do this week

From reporting from Kramatorsk to speaking to Kellogg, here’s what you helped us do this week

Recommendations from the Kyiv Independent: Ukrainian folk dance

We covered the front line, the debate about election, and corruption reaching Zelensky's office — Here's what you helped us do this week

We reported on Russia choking Ukraine's ports, food supply disruptions in Kyiv, and the life of civilians in front-line regions — Here's what you helped us do this week

How to help Ukraine: Come Back Alive and school for Interceptor drone Operators

What you helped us cover this week: ‘No’ to Patriots, an ambassador’s downfall, and Ukraine's ‘40-day campaign’ against Russia

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Recommendations from the Kyiv Independent: "Pamfir"

We covered Zelensky's meeting with Trump, his domestic political struggles, and Ukraine's strikes on Russia's biggest retailer — here's what you helped us do this week

We covered Syrskyi's dismissal and growing cracks inside Russia — Here's what you helped us do this week

Recommendations from the Kyiv Independent: The Hunters and the Hunted

We covered the fallout from Zelensky's government reshuffle — Here's what you helped us do this week

We reported on Russia's fuel crisis and Ukraine's win at NATO summit — Here's what you helped us do this week

Old Patterns, New Stories: two collaborations inspired by traditional Kyiv’s embroidery

Recommendations from the Kyiv Independent: Photo books that help to understand Ukraine

We covered Ukraine's strikes on Crimea and debunked latest Kremlin narratives — Here's what you helped us do this week

How to help Ukraine: Procuring tactical medical supplies with the Ptahy Project

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We made Russian officials mad and explained the latest war developments — Here's what you helped us do this week

Recommendations from the Kyiv Independent — for those who want to learn about Ukraine's modern history, but don't know where to start.

We exposed how Western components reach Russia's defense industry and reported on Ukraine's air defense shortage — here's what you helped us do this week

Recording: Changing dynamics on the front lines: Q&A with Kyiv Independent journalists

We exposed Russian influence, explored Ukraine’s challenges, and won a court case — Here's what you helped us do this week

We reported on Ukraine’s battlefield gains, Russia’s recent troubles, and the future of the war — Here's what you helped us cover this week

Changing dynamics on the front lines: where the war is heading next: Q&A with Kyiv Independent journalists

Recommendations from the Kyiv Independent: A sweet journey across Ukraine

The Kyiv Independent's first vyshyvanka: Kyivan embroidery, modern design, limited edition

How to help Ukraine: Zemliachky and procuring gear for women in Ukraine’s armed forces

We reported from the front lines, examined growing strains inside Russia, and explored how drone warfare is reshaping the war — Here's what you helped us cover this week

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We reported from the front lines, wrote about the shifting power dynamics in Russia and Ukraine, and explored how drone warfare is reshaping the future of the war — Here's what you helped us cover this week

Recommendations from the Kyiv Independent: Summer recipes

Letter from our editor-in-chief: We’re doing something really bold

We reported on shifting dynamics in the war, corruption scandals shaking Ukraine's leadership, and Russia's evolving pressure campaign — Here's what you helped us cover this week

We reported on Ukraine's wartime challenges, Russia's battlefield strategy, and growing political tensions around the war — Here's what you helped us cover this week

Recommendation from Kyiv Independent: Open World

We reported from the front line, uncovered Russia’s military developments, and examined shifts in U.S. policy and Ukraine’s wartime society — Here’s what you helped us cover this week

How to help Ukraine: Behind Blue Eyes and helping children affected by war access creative outlets

We reported on EU funding, AI defense tech, and Russia's wartime economy — Here's what you helped us cover this week

No News is Bad News — Support Press Freedom This May

We exposed Russia’s drone production links and reported on occupation, politics, and defense tech — Here’s what you helped us cover this week

Have questions about Russia’s war? We’re here to answer them.

We reported from the front lines, covered Ukraine's defense tech boom, and investigated Russian podcasters — Here's what you helped us cover this week.

Recording: Q&A with Daria Rabinovitsch, Co-CEO of Helping to Leave 

Recommendation from the Kyiv Independent: Lesya Kvartyrynka

We investigated Russia’s shadow fleet and reported on battlefield controversies — Here’s what you helped us cover this week

Q&A with Daria Rabinovitsch, Co-CEO of Helping to Leave