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ReporterTim Zadorozhnyy is the reporter for the Kyiv Independent, specializing in foreign policy, U.S.-Ukraine relations, and political developments across Europe and Russia. He studied International Relations and European Studies at Lazarski University and Coventry University and is now based in Warsaw. Tim began his journalism career in Odesa in 2022, working as a reporter at a local television channel. After relocating to Warsaw, he spent a year and a half with the Belarusian independent media outlet NEXTA, initially as a news anchor and later as managing editor. Tim is fluent in English, Ukrainian, and Russian.
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In photos: 7 years of Volodymyr Zelensky's presidency
Volodymyr Zelensky was sworn in as Ukraine's president on May 20, 2019.
He entered office as a political outsider — a relatively young comedian and television producer — promising anti-corruption reforms and peace with Russia.
Within years, he would become the face of Ukraine's wartime resistance and one of the world's most recognizable leaders during Europe's deadliest war since World War II.
7 years ago today, Zelensky took office. His legacy is now tied to warRiding a wave of political mom
Putin, Xi sign cooperation deals in Beijing, but key pipeline project still unresolved
The two leaders signed a joint statement on further strengthening the countries' "comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation."
UK apologizes for Russian oil sanction shambles
Editor's note: This article has been updated with a statement from the U.K. government.
The United Kingdom on May 20 apologized for the way it "clumsily" handled the roll-out of new sanctions on Moscow after a day earlier it issued what appeared to be an easing of sanctions on Russian energy imports.
A license posted on the U.K. government web portal on May 19 permits imports of diesel and jet fuel made from Russian oil if "the products have been processed in a third country."
The move was wi
Russia's foreign minister Lavrov cut out of Ukraine peace talks, officials say
Russia's top diplomat Sergey Lavrov has been almost completely sidelined from Moscow's most important foreign policy track — negotiations on ending Russia's war against Ukraine, two Ukrainian officials and one U.S. official told the Kyiv Independent.
For decades, Lavrov served as the public face of Russian diplomacy and one of the Kremlin's most recognizable hardliners.
Since the start of Russia's all-out war, he has remained one of the loudest voices defending Moscow's maximalist demands, reg
US again grants Russia oil sanctions waiver despite Treasury chief's pledges not to
The latest extension is the second time the Trump administration has renewed the sanctions relief despite earlier public statements indicating it would not do so.
Could Trump's Iran war save Russia's economy? Report says math doesn't add up
High oil prices driven by the U.S. operation against Iran are not sufficient to save the Russian economy, according to estimates from the Free Russia Foundation shared with the Kyiv Independent.
The U.S. operation disrupted traditional supply routes and triggered a sharp rise in global oil prices, prompting Washington to issue sanctions waivers on Russian oil in an effort to stabilize the market.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged on May 13 that higher oil prices had effectively
Russia calls for Ukraine peace talks to resume after months of downplaying them
"We expect our American colleagues to continue their peacemaking efforts," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
France ready to develop ballistic missile defense with Ukraine, says Zelensky, calling it 'important step'
"We discussed strengthening our capabilities to repel Russian attacks right now," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
For first time since 2022, Russians worry more about strikes at home than front line, poll shows
The survey also showed growing public anxiety inside Russia.
Moscow signals frustration as US-Russia contacts remain 'slow and difficult'
"There's no need to look for any hidden meanings in the fact that these contacts occur," Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said.
'Justified response' – Zelensky releases footage of Ukrainian strikes on Russian aircraft, other targets deep behind enemy lines
Ukraine struck several Russian military targets this week, including a Be-200 amphibious aircraft, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 16.
Kyiv repatriates 528 bodies that Russia claims are fallen Ukrainian soldiers
The Russian side has not commented on whether Ukraine transferred the bodies of Russian soldiers in return.
Putin to visit China days after Trump as Russia looks to deepen partnership
The Russian and Chinese presidents will discuss bilateral relations and ways to deepen the countries' "partnership and strategic cooperation."
At least 3 killed, 63 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over past day
Russia launched 294 drones overnight, Ukraine's Air Force said, adding that 269 of them were shot down.
