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Received — 28 October 2026 ⏭ The Kyiv Independent

Ukraine's military reveals what Russia's war has cost Moscow — in dollars, arms, and lives

28 October 2026 at 21:20
With the money spent on the war, Russia could have built 1,000 new schools and 200 hospitals, and granted 1 million rubles to every child born since the start of the full-scale invasion.

Ukraine war latest: Oleshky ceasefire holds as Zelensky secures new aid pledges

Key developments on Oct. 28:

  • Putin 'wanted very much' for Melania Trump to broker Oleshky ceasefire, first lady adviser says
  • Ukraine reportedly strikes chemical, metallurgical plants in Russia
  • Russia building new drone launch site near Millerovo airfield in Rostov Oblast, HUR says
  • Netherlands announces 500 million euro military

'There cannot be business as usual with Russia' — Dutch minister urges Europe to step up for Ukraine

28 October 2026 at 20:11

Ukraine is about to enter another harsh winter as Russian attacks continue crippling critical infrastructure, even before the coldest days set in.

In an attempt to relieve Kyiv, the Dutch government on Oct. 28 outlined a package of non-military aid worth 1.2 billion euros ($1.3 billion), to be

'Reverse course while there's still time' — US senator tells ships carrying Russian diesel to turn around

28 October 2026 at 19:40
"I'm sending a sledgehammer message to shipping companies whose tankers are transporting illegal Russian diesel to our ports," Sen. Richard Blumenthal said. "Reverse course while there's still time."

Reporter's notebook: Visiting a POW camp is the strongest antidote to sympathy for Russian soldiers

28 October 2026 at 17:57

Once our eyes adjusted to the aggressive glare of the freshly painted white walls around the yard, we began to make out figures, dozens of them dressed in navy blue, clinging to the inner walls of this surreal space.

It was a scorching June day in western Ukraine, and we

Europe must finally hold Russia accountable for hybrid attacks

28 October 2026 at 17:50

Europe has already learned to better recognize hybrid threats, which is definitely a good thing, but recognition alone is not enough and doesn't serve as sufficient deterrence.

European officials have grown accustomed to scenarios where a cyberattack disrupts public services and critical infrastructure, drones appear over sensitive sites,

Lavrov to travel to US for G20 meeting amid warming Washington-Moscow ties

28 October 2026 at 16:41
The Russian delegation will use the two-day meeting, held from Oct. 30 to Oct. 31, to "promote Russian ideas, aimed at strengthening the foundations of a multipolar world," Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said.

Zelensky expects trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi by Nov. 10, but no firm date set

28 October 2026 at 15:54
"We need to have this meeting till the end of (next) month, I hope... between Nov. 6 and 10," Zelensky said at a press conference with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten.

UK announces 'biggest ever' Ukraine support package of $13 billion in 2027

28 October 2026 at 14:11
"Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine poses a serious threat to U.K. prosperity and security," reads a social media post from the U.K.'s finance ministry explaining the new support to Ukraine.

As Ukraine, Russia head back to peace talks, here's what Zelensky expects

28 October 2026 at 13:55

A planned meeting between Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S. in Abu Dhabi will focus on de-escalating Russia's war, President Volodymyr Zelensky told reporters on Oct. 27, as Moscow seemingly agreed to resume talks with Kyiv after a pause of more than eight months.

Although Ukrainian officials do

80% of Ukrainians back strikes on Russian refineries even if US cuts support, poll shows

28 October 2026 at 13:39
Some 80% of respondents back the continued strikes, even if Washington restricts intelligence sharing or Starlink operations. Only 11% said Ukraine should pause the attacks, despite Russia's ongoing attacks on the Ukrainian energy grid, according to the survey.

Ukraine's fugitive ex-prosecutor general alleges conspiracy, anti-graft agencies hit back

28 October 2026 at 13:36
The former prosecutor general broke a month-long silence after fleeing Ukraine to Austria amid a corruption scandal involving senior officials from the Prosecutor General's Office.

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