The Kyiv Independent [unofficial] the_kyiv_independent@writeworks.uk

Ukraine receives "too little to win and too much to lose" regarding military aid -- Russian soldier who shot at civilians sentenced to 15 years in absentia -- Slovak truckers threaten to completely block crossing on Ukrainian border -- Nepal uncovers smuggling ring for Russian army recruitment -- Russians most interested in asking Putin when war will end -- and more

Ukraine holds back Russian assault on Avdiivka as long winter battle looms -- Soldiers awarded Hero of Ukraine title will receive apartments from state -- Iran, Russia agree to jointly combat Western sanctions -- Russian attack on Kharkiv Oblast village destroys medical facility, causes blackout -- and more

Polish official: Russia could attack NATO within 3 years -- ‘I’m afraid we’ll never find them:’ Russia holds thousands of Ukrainian civilians hostage -- Russian ammunition, equipment depots in occupied Luhansk Oblast destroyed by drone strikes -- UK nuclear site hacked by Russian, Chinese groups -- Russia planned interference campaigns to disrupt NATO accession of Finland, Sweden -- and more

Russian forces hit over 100 settlements in Ukraine, injuring 3 over the past day -- Military confirms Russian troops executed 2 Ukrainian POWs in Donetsk Oblast -- Russian infantry activity rising in southeastern front line -- Russia seeking to suppress domestic anti-mobilization sentiment -- and more

Ukraine’s fight to heal millions of children scarred by Russia’s war -- As sanctions bite, Russia eyes Ukraine’s mineral resources to fund its invasion -- Russia's Shoigu refers to offensives as 'active defense' to lower expectations -- Resistance blow up Russian refueling station in Melitopol -- and more

Russian drones use Ukrainian SIMs for flight guidance -- Ukraine secures extra 500 MW hours of electricity imports from EU -- Delivery of GLSDB (Grand Launched Small Diameter Bomb)long-range weapons by US to Ukraine pushed to 2024 -- US, allies sanction Russia-based North Koreans over satellite launch -- and more

How Russia is losing superiority in the Black Sea -- Ukraine receives US-made assault breacher -- Germany's military support for Ukraine will continue at least until 2032 -- Russian courts in Crimea have issued 472 verdicts for 'discrediting' Russian army since start of full-scale invasion -- Moldova's security chief says Russia spent $55 million on destabilization campaign -- and more