FAA orders nationwide ground stop for all US flight departures
The Nov. 13 incident marks only the second nationwide ground stop of U.S. departures since Sept. 11, 2001.
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European leaders agree on joint team for Ukraine peace negotiations, Costa says
"Today the leaders agreed that our European Team for the negotiations on peace in Ukraine is the European Union institutions and the E5 (countries) of the Coalition of the Willing," European Council President Antonio Costa said on Nov. 13.
France seizes Ukrainian oligarch Zhevago's $40 million Paris mansion in embezzlement investigation
The property was seized on Nov. 9 as part of an investigation into the alleged embezzlement of $113 million from Ukraine's now-defunct Finance and Credit Bank, which Zhevago previously controlled.
Ukraine war latest: Ex-PM press secretary reportedly injured in Moscow car explosion
Key developments on Nov. 13: Ex-PM press secretary reportedly injured in Moscow car explosion Russia's advance in Ukraine has slowed significantly, Air Assault Forces commander says Russia strikes Zaporizhzhia, injures 50, including 8 children Ukraine, Russia launch 'new format' for evacuating…
The foreign influencers helping Russia sell its occupation
On the social media accounts of a group of young foreign visitors touring the Russian-occupied part of Donetsk Oblast, the war-ravaged region is presented as an appealing travel destination.
Ukraine, Russia launch 'new format' for evacuating civilians from occupied territories, ombudsman says
According to the ombudsman, 16 Ukrainians were returned on Nov. 12 under the new arrangement.
We must return Ukrainian journalists still imprisoned in Russia
The plight of these journalists is complicated not only by unlawful arrests, but also by the fact that they were detained in Ukraine's temporarily occupied territories. Russian authorities illegally force Russian citizenship upon them and try them in occupation courts, seeking to sever them from…
Cyberattack hits German drone manufacturer supplying Ukraine in late October, company confirms
"Companies at the forefront of supporting Ukraine are being targeted precisely because our work is critically relevant to customers' security," the company said in its official statement.
Trump will never back Ukraine, O’Brien says
Was Donald Trump ever serious about securing peace for Ukraine? After nearly two years of U.S.-mediated negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, another round of talks on Nov. 10-11 in Abu Dhabi ended without a breakthrough.
Born to Be Independent: Kyiv Independent launches a new collection for its fifth anniversary
The Kyiv Independent is celebrating its fifth anniversary this month. To mark the occasion, we’re launching a Born to Be Independent collection — for everyone who believes in the freedom to speak their mind. Every purchase supports the Kyiv Independent's journalism in Ukraine.
Ukrainian-founded drone maker UForce raises $700 million at $6 billion valuation
The investment will help UForce expand production for Ukraine and supply allied countries with systems suited to modern warfare, the company said.
Ukraine seeks explanation on Starshield speed restrictions from US
President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Nov. 13 that the restrictions applied over Russian-occupied territory and along the front line, making it "impossible" to use interceptors against Shahed-type drones.
Russia's advance in Ukraine has slowed significantly, Air Assault Forces commander says
Heavy casualties are limiting Moscow's ability to sustain its offensive despite its manpower advantage, Maj. Gen. Oleh Apostol, commander of Ukraine's Air Assault Forces, said during a meeting with journalists.
Top security official released on $1.4 million bail in major corruption case
Duka is a suspect in a sweeping investigation by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) into scam call centers. The probe led to the ouster of Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko, who fled Ukraine in September, and implicated senior officials in his office.
Russia strikes Zaporizhzhia, injures 50, including 8 children
Local authorities later on Nov. 13 reported that a rescue worker from the Cobra emergency service was killed when a concrete slab fell on him while he was clearing debris from a building damaged in the Russian attack.