Ukraine's population has been shrinking for the past 30 years and officials say the decline has accelerated as a result of the full-scale war with Russia. Anna Chernikova reports from Kyiv. Camera: Vladyslav Smilianets
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was among the first world leaders to congratulate newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump. Many Ukrainians say they fear that Trump may fulfill a campaign promise to end the war by forcing them into a settlement that will favor Moscow.
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin visited Ukraine amid a Russian advance on the battlefield and increasing anxiety among Ukrainians that Western allies are experiencing growing fatigue toward the Russia-Ukraine war. For VOA, Anna Chernikova reports from Kyiv.
Many Ukrainians are hoping the outcome of the U.S. elections will help bring an end to Russia’s war on Ukraine. Some worry that Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump will take a softer approach on Moscow, others are concerned that under the policies of Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, aid – while significant -will be slow to arrive. Anna Chernikova reports from Kyiv.
As Ukrainian forces continue their push deeper into Russia, questions are emerging on what Kyiv plans to do with the territory that Ukraine is capturing. Anna Chernikova reports from Kyiv.
News of the U.S. approval of a 61-billion-dollar aid package for Ukraine is raising optimism in that country in the face of an expected Russian assault this summer. As Anna Chernikova reports from Kyiv, there is concern that some of the package - 10 billion dollars - is in loans that the cash-strapped nation will have to pay back.
A reported split between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his top general is raising concern inside Ukraine on the country's ability to fight Russian aggression, even with continued support from its allies. For VOA, Anna Chernikova reports from Kyiv. VOA footage by Eugene Shynkar.
The Kyiv Independent was founded three months before Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Their fight for editorial freedom has become a greater battle to protect Ukraine’s democratic ideals, all while keeping staff safe. Anna Chernikova spoke to the team for VOA.
