Day: February 21, 2025

Targets by Russia, Ukrainians in addition to foreign journalists

Posted by Kyiv Center for Defense Policy | Feb 21, 2025 | Ukraine, War |

Russia has been targeting both Ukrainian and foreign journalists covering its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Nearly 150 journalists have been victims of forced disappearances, shootings, executions, and hostage-taking since 24 February 2022. 13 journalists have been killed by Russian forces, while 18 remain arbitrarily detained by Russia, and 1 is still missing – Reporters Without Borders (RSF). North Korea’s participation in the war against Ukraine will have long-term consequences for the security of the Asia-Pacific region, as North Korea modernises its technologies and gains combat experience. Ukrainian Defence Intelligence (DIU) chief, Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov, highlighted the recent...

Peace Talks after three years of war

Posted by Kyiv Center for Defense Policy | Feb 21, 2025 | Culture, Kyiv, Russia, Ukraine, War |

Peace talks this week between Russia and the US aimed at ending 3 years of war in Ukraine have not impressed front-line Ukrainian troops, who see no quick end to the fighting if Kyiv is left out of negotiations. Front-line troops say they are determined to fight on, citing years of bitter sacrifices and the loss of tens of thousands of comrades-in-arms. 20:02 – The US has signalled that it could leave an international effort to prosecute Russia for invading Ukraine. The US has not yet officially withdrawn from the scheme and is expected to attend its next...