The sanctioned Russia-flagged vessel Sv. Nikolay quietly docked at the Algerian port of Anaba near the coal terminal, waiting to be unloaded; Kyiv was able to get the White House to agree not to consider past military aid as part of the minerals deal; and more.

Ukraine Business Roundup — How Russia steals Ukrainian coal

The following is the April 29, 2025 edition of our Ukraine Business Roundup weekly newsletter. To get the biggest news in business and tech from Ukraine directly in your inbox, subscribe here. The fo...

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It was painful to learn that Russians killed Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna in captivity. But what's beyond horrifying is how they did it. Her body was returned to Ukraine showing signs of torture — and missing some organs, the group of Ukrainian and international reporters investigated.

The easiest way to end this war would be to pressure Russia to pull its troops out of Ukraine, kick the invader out. But based on their actions, the Trump administration seems to want to end the war on Russia’s terms, ironically setting the stage for World War III.

My first YouTube video is a reaction to US officials suggesting Zelensky to resign youtu.be/MX3Lbz_TYzA?...

Trump Allies Call for Zelensky to Resign | Reaction from Ukraine

YouTube video by Iryna Matviyishyn

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By asking Zelensky to resign, it looks like US officials aren't even hiding the fact that they spit on Ukrainians and their votes. Where does this come from? Russia. Putin is still dreaming that he can install his puppet in Ukraine.

Fragments of a Russian drone with an explosive device were found near the Moldova border in Romania. It was safely detonated on-site to protect the local population, the Romanian Ministry of Defense said on March 1.

In 2024 alone, Russia seized 3,600 km² of Ukrainian territory. This is more than the size of Rhode Island or Luxembourg + Monaco. In February, Russia took control of 191 km² of Ukrainian territory — more than the entire territory of Liechtenstein.

There’s no better way to support Ukraine now than donating to its defense. My brother has been struggling to close his fundraising for the 1st assault battalion (Da Vinci), and he’d be grateful for each cent. Link below 🌻

Neither Trump nor Putin have learned from history or understood who Ukrainians are. They don’t accept humiliation; they choose dignity and freedom over being used, bullied, enslaved, or living in disgrace. They can’t just give up on what generations have fought for in Ukraine.

Russia attacks Kyiv literally every night, and I have a feeling that it even intensified its attacks since Trump synchronized his voice with Putin. Here’s the sound of our air defense and me hiding in the bathroom because it was really loud. I hear the drone from my room.

One thing that both Putin and Trump still don’t get about Ukrainians is that the harder you push and bully them, the quicker they’ll come together and stand up to you— and most likely hit back.

This week, as we near the 3rd anniversary of Russia's full-scale aggression on 🇺🇦 #Ukraine, we're issuing 3 conversations with as many prominent Ukrainian figures, all illustrated by Ukrainian cartoonist Vladimir Kazanevsky: voxeurop.eu/en/andrey-ku...

Andrey Kurkov: ‘We needed a war to show that Ukraine is different from Russia’

The acclaimed Ukrainian author and essayist talks about his experience as a Soviet-born, Russian-speaking novelist, the difference between Ukrainian and Russian literature and mentality and the countr...

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The good thing about Putin’s ideologists and puppets is that they’re not very smart to be subtle, and mostly, openly speak about Russia’s intentions. So, dear Europeans, check what they say, and do the opposite

Putin has such «a good will », as Trump said, to end the war that he bombed Kyiv with ballistic missiles at 4:30 am again. I woke up to heavy explosions and ran straight to the shelter outside in -10. There are killed and injured, including a 9 y.o. girl. What a step towards a peace deal, indeed

@joseph-roche.bsky.social and @imatv.bsky.social report on the bittersweet return of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) soldiers—fighters of the Sunni Islamist political organization and militia involved in the Syrian civil war—to Ghouta after the overthrow of Assad. #Syria #Assad #Damascus

In Syria, a Bittersweet Return to a Damascus Suburb - WhoWhatWhy

“I had resigned myself to the idea that I’d never see my family or my city again.”

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When you think Russian opposition media isn't worth your time, but then they produce this, exploiting images of destruction and grief caused by Russia in Ukraine for their own purposes… That’s how low they can go

UNITED24 Media@united24media.com · 2y ago

It’s worth noting that Meduza is at least partially crowdfunded, raising concerns about the ethics of using sensitive images of Ukrainian victims of the Russian invasion to support a Russian media outlet. 4/4

Notre dernier reportage pour La Vie: Depuis l’offensive éclair du groupe rebelle Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), en décembre 2024, qui a mis fin à la dictature du clan Assad, la société civile syrienne, étouffée par des décennies d’oppression, tente de refaire surface. www.lavie.fr/actualite/ge...

En Syrie, les femmes s’inquiètent pour l’avenir de leurs droits

Depuis l’offensive éclair du groupe rebelle Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), en décembre 2024, qui a mis fin à la dictature du clan Assad, la société civile syrienne

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My uncle was killed by Russians in Kurakhove. His body is one the way home. Mykhailo was a driver of an armored vehicle, taking soldiers around the battlefield, so his body was half outside, targeted by drones multiple times. Everyone inside survived. RIP, Hero.

Our first story from Syria here - with @joseph-roche.bsky.social bylinetimes.com/2025/01/20/s...

‘This Is the Room Where My Sister and Mother Died’: The Heartbreaking Return Home for Syrians After Assad Was Overthrown

A month since al-Assad was forced from power those living in exile are returning home to find nothing left

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As Russian troops near the city of Pokrovsk, where a beloved Ukrainian composer wrote his most famous song — now known worldwide as "Carol of the Bells" — Ukrainians seek to safeguard his legacy. Listen to our radio postcard at NPR www.npr.org/2024/12/22/n...

Russian troops close in on Ukrainian city where classic Christmas carol was born

As Russian troops near the city of Pokrovsk, where a beloved Ukrainian composer wrote his most famous song — now known worldwide as "Carol of the Bells" — Ukrainians seek to safeguard his legacy.

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It’s not a movie; it’s a reality when Russia is your neighbor. These videos were taken by head and employees of Tut.bude cafe in central Kyiv, when Russia attacked with ballistic missiles this morning. Their cafe was damaged but treated emergency workers and neighbors with coffee.

Last month, I was looking at an apartment for rent right next to the cathedral. I thought ‘at least it would be safe since it's in the city center’. Something told me to keep searching. And today, Russia once again reminded us that nowhere is safe. We are the targets. #Kyiv

This morning, Russia attacked Ukraine with 94 ballistic and cruise missiles and 193 drones (yes, you read it right). Ukraine’s critical infrastructure is damaged again. 5 of Ukraine’s 9 operating nuclear reactor units have reduced power output, the IAEA reported.

The last few nights in Kyiv have been so quiet that it's making some of us anxious. Due to the curfew, there's an eerie silence outside—at least in the city center. Usually, you sleep well until you wake up to the air raid siren, or to explosions, and start checking what’s coming— drones or missiles

Former Syrian President Bashar Al Assad ruled ruthlessly for over two decades. With the help of Russian and Iranian forces, he also carried out some of the most vicious acts of the country’s 13-year civil war. We have documented many of these, from chemical attacks to the bombing of hospitals 🧵

If you are new to Syria and are having trouble establishing the rights and wrongs, the good and bad of the situation, I wrote this piece in 2018 which should be clarifying. pulsemedia.org/2018/05/04/a...

Are there really “no good guys” in Syria?

A version of this article first appeared in The New Arab.  Following the Syrian regime’s recent chemical attack on Douma, US, Britain and France took swift but symbolic action to destroy three chem…

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Watching ‘For Sama’ today with an air raid in Kyiv in the background. Russia has brought so much suffering to Syrians, Ukrainians, Chechens, Georgians— you name it. Today’s news brought hope to all of us that Russia will be defeated and that Putin will meet the same fate as Assad.

You wake up one day, and the decades long bloody dictatorship is over. Today, in Syria. Congratulations to all Syrians🙌🏻

Putin sure isn’t acting like someone interested in negotiating. www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/1...

Russia rains missiles on Ukraine after Trump names new envoy to conflict

There was a cautious note of optimism among some Ukrainians for retired Gen. Keith Kellogg’s past supportive remarks for Ukraine to defend itself.

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I agree. Russia is at war with us, even though we don't think we're at war with Russia. When Trump enters the White House, I suspect things will only get worse as Putin sees how far he can push without a NATO response.

Phillips OBrien@phillipspobrien.bsky.social · 2y ago

It’s depressing to see how aid to Ukraine remains limited while Russia is regularly engaging in acts of war across all of Europe. www.reuters.com/world/europe...