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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Ukraine's Frontline Pressure and Risks of Russia's Summer Offensive
As Ukraine braces for an intensified Russian offensive, KI Insights invites you to an exclusive off-the-record briefing on the latest battlefield dynamics, military challenges, and Kyiv's evolving strategic outlook. Drawing from sources spanning the trenches of Donbas to the Office of the President, we'll analyze the shifting threat landscape and its implications for Ukraine's defenses, Western support, and the war's trajectory. This special edition features a guest contribution from Francis Farrell, war correspondent for The Kyiv Independent, who regularly reports from frontline regions. Alongside KI Insights Director Jakub Parusinski, the session will offer firsthand reporting and military insights, providing a rare glimpse into the evolving tactical and operational trends shaping the war's next phase. Event details: Date: Tuesday, June 17. Time: 18:00 Kyiv time (17:00 in Brussels, 16:00 in London, 11:00 in Washington D.C.)Expected duration – 1 hour 30 minutes. Format: Online, in English. The event will include a presentation by KI Insights Director Jakub Parusinski and Kyiv Independent War Reporter, Francis Farrell, before moving to a Q&A session. This event is for subscribers only. Please note that KI Insights subscription is different from Kyiv Independent membership. While this event is exclusive to KI Insights subscribers, we are sharing the announcement publicly — because staying informed is essential in these uncertain times. Not a subscriber? Now is the time to join. Stay ahead of the curve with expert insights tailored for organizations operating in Ukraine. Sign up now at and get the first month for free. For security reasons, we require time for vetting before accepting new subscribers and sharing access details. We prioritize trust and confidentiality—thank you for your understanding. How to register: To secure your spot, please register by completing the short form linked below: Register here. Once registered, you will receive the details via email. Don't miss the briefing; add it to your calendar: For Google Calendar, click here. For Outlook Calendar, click here. Questions? If you need any assistance or have questions, please contact us at insights@ KI Insights Visit KI Insights to learn more and subscribe to the insider weekly newsletter visit ki insights About KI Insights: KI Insights, backed by The Kyiv Independent, provides in-depth analysis of Ukraine's political and business environment. Our briefings offer essential insights for analysts, decision-makers, and organizations overseeing investments or operations in Ukraine. Please note that a KI Insights subscription is separate from a Kyiv Independent membership and provides more detailed, expert-level analysis. For more information about our work and to subscribe, visit KI Insights. Read also: Opportunities to invest in Ukraine 2025We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
With Ukraine's Peaky Blinders chasing Russian soldiers near Pokrovsk
The Kyiv Independent's Francis Farrell and Olena Zashko spent a day with one of Ukraine's most effective drone units, "Peaky Blinders," named after the British gang portrayed in a popular British TV show. Although they also employ FPV (first-person view) drones, the unit specializes in drone-dropped bombs and are consistently deployed to the hottest areas of the battlefield. As Russian forces continue to push across the front line, Peaky Blinders are tasked with stopping Russian assaults near the embattled city of Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast. We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
ABC News
16-05-2025
- Politics
- ABC News
Ukraine-Russia peace talks go ahead without Putin, Trump
Ukraine has agreed to participate in ceasefire talks with Russian representatives in Türkiye, although the two countries' leaders will not meet directly. Ukrainian officials have expressed scepticism about Russia's commitment to the talks, citing the absence of senior Russian ministers in Türkiye. Russia's lead negotiator, who also headed the previous, unsuccessful negotiations three years ago, stated that Moscow aims to discuss what it refers to as 'the root causes of the conflict." ABC NewsRadio's Sarah Morice spoke with Francis Farrell, an Australian journalist based in Ukraine who works for the Kyiv Independent.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Crunch time for Republicans on Ukraine, says ex-US State Senator
The Kyiv Independent's Francis Farrell sits down with retired U.S. Army officer and former Nebraska State Senator Tom Brewer in the front-line city of Kramatorsk, Donetsk Oblast, to discuss U.S.-Ukraine relations under the Trump administration, why Nebraska is interested in Ukraine's post-war recovery and why it's important for U.S. politicians to visit Ukraine to counter myths by Russian propaganda. We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Three years of Russia's full-scale war: a conversation with Rob Lee
The Kyiv Independent's Francis Farrell sits down with Rob Lee, former U.S. marine infantry officer and senior fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute's Eurasia Program. They discuss the evolving battlefield realities as Russia's war on Ukraine enters its 4th year and why peace negotiations are unlikely to bring results any time soon. We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
