World
War in Ukraine
Also known as the “Chicago typewriter” and “trench broom,” the WWII-era Thompson submachine gun, made famous by Chicago gangsters, will now be part of the Russians’ increasingly vintage arsenal.
Jul. 13, 2023
War in Ukraine
General Ivan Popov, widely respected “soldier’s soldier” in command of Russian forces fighting to hold back Ukraine’s southern offensive has been sacked, days after his boss died in a missile strike.
Jul. 13, 2023
Wagner
An investigation reveals that nine contracts, with a combined worth exceeding one billion rubles, were awarded to Prigozhin-associated companies after his June 24 mutiny.
Jul. 13, 2023
Poland
Poland has sent its doctors to examine Mikheil Saakashvili, the former president of Georgia now in jail, whose health is reported to be steadily deteriorating.
Jul. 13, 2023
Russia
The Netherlands and Denmark are leading a plan to train Ukrainian pilots on using the US-made aircraft as part of an 11-nation coalition.
Jul. 13, 2023
Lukashenko
The investigation, based on interviews with a dozen of Prigozhin's acquaintances and employees, paints a picture of a man who tends to act on impulse rather than plans.
Jul. 12, 2023
Ukraine
The Polish Sejm adopted a resolution saying that “Polish-Ukrainian reconciliation should also include the recognition of guilt and the commemoration of the victims of the Second World War.”
Jul. 12, 2023
Eastern Europe’s celebrated Czech writer and legend Milan Kundera, who surely deserved a Nobel Prize for his works, courage and existential insights, has died.
Jul. 12, 2023
UN
According to the UN, four million people in Syria depend on humanitarian assistance to survive following years of conflict, economic strife and devastating earthquakes.
Jul. 12, 2023
NATO
The ever-hyperbolic Dmitry Medvedev accused the “completely crazy West” of bringing the planet “closer to World War 3” in comments posted to social media.
Jul. 12, 2023
War in Ukraine
US veteran journalist and Russia watcher David Satter discusses his views on Russia, it’s recent history, current predicament and menace that it poses with Kyiv Post’s Chief Editor Bohdan Nahaylo.
Jul. 11, 2023
War in Ukraine
Joe Biden must be bold at this week’s summit, and help to give Kyiv the security that would allow it to rebuild, Timothy Garton Ash writes.
Jul. 11, 2023
War in Ukraine
A Russian lieutenant general, Oleg Tsokov, was apparently killed in an overnight Storm Shadow missile attack on Berdyansk, in the Zaporizhzhia region, on July 11.
Jul. 11, 2023
War in Ukraine
When Russia accuses NATO of waging hybrid war against them, it’s a good indication that they’ve long been doing exactly that. NATO needs to address Russia’s hybrid attacks and fight back in kind.
Jul. 11, 2023
Russia
Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence has confirmed the shooting and included some very specific details about what happened to Stanislav Rzhytsky, even the type of gun used.
Jul. 11, 2023
Turkey
Turkey has been holding up Sweden’s application to join the Atlantic alliance, accusing Stockholm of harbouring Kurdish activists Ankara regards as terrorists.
Jul. 11, 2023