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Outgoing Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu sat with @kyivindependent.com for an interview in Taipei. “The war may sometimes happen in a very surprising way, and I'm sure Beijing is planning for a surprise attack against Taiwan as well.” kyivindependent.com/taiwans-fm-d...

Taiwan's FM: 'If Russia can do that to Ukraine, China might do the same to Taiwan'

TAIPEI – The start of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine was a wake-up call for Taiwan, with the island nation believed to be the next conflict zone in case of Kyiv’s defeat. Two years in, Taiwa...

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Amidst fierce fighting and heavy Russian fire, Ukrainian soldiers often can't rely on medevac –  they are left to drag out the wounded on their own, sometimes 5-7 km. Commanders sometimes prioritize the equipment over the wounded due to shortages. My latest: kyivindependent.com/unequipped-a...

Intense fighting, lack of resources leave wounded soldiers on their own

Editor’s note: The Kyiv Independent is not disclosing the full names of the soldiers introduced in the story, as they didn’t have a formal authorization to speak to the press. DONETSK OBLAST – Mykhai...

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As Russian forces closed in on a Ukrainian pocket southeast of Avdiivka, infantryman Oleh heard the order clearly: “There will be no evacuation. Leave 300 (the wounded).” Ukrainian soldiers walked hours under heavy Russian fire, leaving behind the wounded. kyivindependent.com/avdiivka-def...

Ukrainian soldiers recall retreat from Avdiivka – on foot, leaving their wounded behind

Editor’s Note: The Kyiv Independent does not disclose the soldiers’ full names since they were not authorized to speak with the press. DONETSK OBLAST – As Russian forces closed in on a Ukrainian pock...

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Ukrainian soldiers – even those defending the city for nearly two years – acknowledged that the fall of Avdiivka seems inevitable, given Russia’s offensive capability that is extremely costly but still effective in the long run. Latest for @kyivindependent.com. kyivindependent.com/avdiivka-def...

Fate of Avdiivka uncertain as Ukrainian forces defending it struggle with fortifications, resources

Editor's note: The full names of the soldiers introduced in the story are not disclosed due to security concerns amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. DONETSK OBLAST – As artillery began pounding the cold...

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Observing the political theater from a distance and death in proximity, soldiers say they are hurt that their lives are put in jeopardy for what they say they perceive as a “political decision” to have a symbolic success on battlefield. For @kyivindependent.com. kyivindependent.com/you-get-to-t...

Ukrainian soldiers storming eastern bank of Dnipro fear their mission is hopeless

Editor’s note: Full names and the deployment locations of the soldiers interviewed for this story are not disclosed since they weren't authorized to speak to the press. KHERSON OBLAST – Mortars a...

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Emotionally exhausted from the war with no end in sight, more Ukrainian soldiers have begun worrying about the possibility of running out of experienced, motivated troops at some point. My latest for @kyivindependent.com. kyivindependent.com/as-bakhmut-c...

As Bakhmut counteroffensive lags, soldiers burnt out from horrors of war

Editor’s note: Some soldiers interviewed for this story declined to give their last names due to security issues amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. DONETSK OBLAST – More than a month after his firs...

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