Katie Livingstone

The Unexpected Army: Stories of Those Who Fight for Ukraine Ukraine's army is stretched thin and wide, redrawing the boundaries of who serves and why.

I was in Kyiv on the night of June 16 when Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults of the war, killing dozens.

Ukraine continues to burn — and to fight. Here are the stories of Ukraines “untraditional” army: 🔗 rb.gy/iqwni1

⚡️Ukrainian soldiers are not only defending their country—they are redefining modern warfare.

Through the use of drones, decoys, and long-range strikes, Ukraine🇺🇦 is reshaping how wars are fought.

Great work by @kyivpost.com & @sassovivente.bsky.social!
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Katie Livingstone on X: "NEW‼️— Natalia Dmitrieva, the sister of top Kremlin negotiator Kirill Dmitriev, traveled to Ukraine as recently as February 2025 – on an 🇺🇸 American passport, multiple sources have confirmed to me. Border records show that Dmitrieva entered 🇺🇦 Ukraine on Feb. 8 and departed on https://t.co/DwqWbrL5QV" / X NEW‼️— Natalia Dmitrieva, the sister of top Kremlin negotiator Kirill Dmitriev, traveled to Ukraine as recently as February 2025 – on an 🇺🇸 American passport, multiple sources have confirmed to me. Border records show that Dmitrieva entered 🇺🇦 Ukraine on Feb. 8 and departed on https://t.co/DwqWbrL5QV

SCOOP‼️— Natalia Dmitrieva, the sister of top Kremlin negotiator Kirill Dmitriev, traveled to Ukraine as recently as February 2025 – on an 🇺🇸 American passport, multiple sources have confirmed to me.

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At least 24 civilians killed and over 80 more injured in Sunday morning Russian attack in Ukraine, as churchgoers gathered for Palm Sunday services in Sumy. #WarCrimes

This is why Ukrainians roll their eyes when a “ceasefire” or “peace talks” are brought up.

GRAPHIC VIDEO (frm President’s Office)

Katie Livingstone on X: "NEW‼️— Multiple sources have confirmed to me that Marianna Budanova, wife of 🇺🇦 Ukraine’s military intelligence chief, was quietly flown to the 🇺🇸 US for advanced treatment in Dec. 2024 — over a year and a half after a suspected Russian poisoning that targeted her and other top" / X NEW‼️— Multiple sources have confirmed to me that Marianna Budanova, wife of 🇺🇦 Ukraine’s military intelligence chief, was quietly flown to the 🇺🇸 US for advanced treatment in Dec. 2024 — over a year and a half after a suspected Russian poisoning that targeted her and other top

Scoop‼️— Multiple sources have confirmed to me that Marianna Budanova, wife of 🇺🇦 Ukraine’s military intelligence chief, was quietly flown to the 🇺🇸 US for advanced treatment in Dec. 2024 — over a year and a half after a suspected Russian poisoning.

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American Veterans Fighting in Ukraine Struggle with the Politics of Abandonment Hundreds of Americans have fought in Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion began. At least 50 have been killed, 40 of whom were former U.S. service members.

“I am never going to vote again.”

Some American 🇺🇸veterans in Ukraine say betrayal from Trump's Washington hurts more than battle wounds.

My latest for Military.com: www.military.com/daily-news/2...

NEW‼️ White House FULL readout of today’s #Trump-#Zelensky call — Ukraine asked for more patriots missiles and again for a ceasefire on civilian infrastructure.

Trump said that 🇺🇦 nuclear power plants are best run under 🇺🇸 ownership…

Next steps to be decided in Saudi Arabia.

Indeed: Most Americans (51%) disapprove 👎 of #Trump — although he's still got the highest approval rating of his presidency (47%), according to a new NBC poll.

Voters have soured on his takes on the economy, ending the war in #Ukraine, & most other measures. 🤷‍♀️

www.kyivpost.com/post/49075

E.P.A. Declares ‘Greatest Day of Deregulation Our Nation Has Seen’ Lee Zeldin, the E.P.A. administrator, said he would revise or repeal dozens of air, water and climate protections to help industries.

‼️ EPA chief said today the agency’s mission is to “lower the cost of buying a car, heating a home and running a business.”

He rolled back several environmental protections today. 💨

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A lot of clarity from #Zelensky at #Ukraine’s annual conference commemorating the third anniversary of #Russia’s full-scale invasion, including comments on his relationship with the #US and #Trump:

Live in Kyiv:

#Zelensky confirms that US arms shipments to Ukraine have not stopped, despite recent rumors saying otherwise.

He said the $15 billion in support appropriated by the #US Congress under Biden is still valid.

#Live in Kyiv:

#Zelensky says Ukraine is getting close to a security deal with the #US in exchange for mineral resources in #Ukraine, not to equal more than $100 billion — the amount of aid the US has given Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion 3 years ago.

Now in Kyiv:

“Fasten your diplomatic seatbelts,” Foreign Minister of #Ukraine, Andrii Sybiha, says about the ongoing peace negotiations with the #US and Russia to end the invasion. #ThirdAnniversary

In chaotic Washington blitz, Elon Musk’s ultimate goal becomes clear Shrink government, control data and -- according to one official closely watching the billionaire’s DOGE -- replace “the human workforce with machines.”

Elon Musk’s ultimate goal becomes clear ⁦‪via @washingtonpost‬⁩—>

“Replace ‘the human workforce with machines.’”

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#Breaking The Dept of Defense will no longer allow workers to use “official resources, to include man-hours” in events related to “identity months” — like Black History Month and Women’s History Month.

Guidance effective immed, per memo entitled “Identity Months Dead at DOD.”

We had a new moon last night - the darkest night of the lunar calendar.

I’m sure that came into play in last night’s tragic #planecrash in DC.

Presidential #Trump claimed - without any evidence - that the accident may be linked to FAA #DEI hires in this morning’s presser.

Did He Actually Do That? Elon Musk either had a slipped-mask moment or is supremely awkward.

“In many ways, it is a fitting spectacle to begin the second Trump administration: a bunch of people arguing endlessly over something everyone can see with their own eyes.” @cwarzel 🫣

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This is the homepage of the White House right now. No kidding. #TrumpInauguration2025

#HillaryClinton’s response to #Trump’s new plan to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America 😂 #TrumpInaugeration2025

#Trump promises a mandate dictating national policy declaring there to be only two genders recognized by law in the US. #TrumpInauguration2025

Is this really necessary? More thoughts to come on this.

How is the US planning on “taking back” the Panama Canal? #TrumpInauguration2025

Although newly installed President #Trump mentioned combatting “enemies” in his inauguration speech, he did not say who these enemies are.

He did not bring up the war in #Ukraine at all. #TrumpInauguration2025

Man who exploded Tesla Cybertruck outside Trump hotel in Las Vegas used generative AI, police say Last Vegas police say the soldier who exploded a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas used generative AI including ChatGPT to help plan the attack.

Sh*t. AI can not only help you book your upcoming trip, but also your next terrorist attack.

“Man who exploded Tesla Cybertruck outside #Trump hotel in Las Vegas used generative #AI, police say.”

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At Least 10 Killed in New Orleans in What Mayor Calls Terrorist Attack At least 30 more people were injured when a vehicle plowed into a large crowd in New Orleans hours after the start of the new year.  Police shot and killed the driver.

So when Luigi killed a wealthy, white CEO in NYC, it was almost immediately deemed ‘terrorism.’

When guy kills 10 ppl in predominantly black, low-income NOLA on NYE? Maybeeee terrorism.

Which crime keeps you up at night with fear? www.wsj.com/us-news/ten-...

Merry Christmas @realdougpetepiece.bsky.social! 🙏🎄🎁

The ‘Carol of the Bells’ comes from Ukraine’s fight for independence It’s the historic repetition of that Ukrainian folk song over centuries – the one Americans know as “Carol of the Bells” -- that’s especially poignant and heartbreaking for a nation at war.

"Ukrainians fought to explain they were not 'Little Russia,' as their lands were often called... And song was at the heart of being Ukrainian."

The legacy of "Carol of the Bells" is a history of Ukraine's struggle for independence. Great piece by @WAPO www.washingtonpost.com/history/2024...

Elon Musk Spent Over $250 Million to Help Elect Trump The enormous spending from the world’s richest man quietly fueled allied groups and was revealed only now, as Mr. Musk plays a key role in the presidential transition.

#ElonMusk spent a quarter of a billion dollars helping #Trump win the elction — and has already earned $70 billion in increased stock profits as a result of the former president’s victory. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/05/u...

Wondering what’s in store for #Ukraine after #Trump takes office next month?

Meet his Ukraine envoy, Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, for a hint.

My latest for @kyivpost.com: www.kyivpost.com/analysis/43236.

Live updates: Matt Gaetz says he doesn’t intend to rejoin the House after withdrawing AG bid Get the latest news on the transition to the new administration of President-elect Donald Trump and a new Congress.

My first thought was, “Oh I guess he’s out of politics…”

Then I realized this is prob just a pause before he’s nominated/running for something else before Congress’s sex trafficking report is released 😬😅🤣

#MattGaetz, keeping us on our toes

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#Russia appears to have used an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) in #Ukraine for the first time.

Imagine how it would feel to be on the receiving end of this.

More info: kyivpost.com/post/42599

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