Pay raises, fixed terms, and more foreigners: Ukraine announces landmark military service reforms The Kyiv Independent By: Francis Farrell 12 June 2026 at 16:28 According to Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's new monthly rate is the highest salary rate for infantry in the world.
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,380,120 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022 The Kyiv Independent By: The Kyiv Independent news desk 12 June 2026 at 07:45 The number includes 1,300 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Russia has increased military buildup near NATO border, investigation reveals The Kyiv Independent By: Volodymyr Ivanyshyn 12 June 2026 at 01:34 "It will be a war that takes place in all dimensions. It will take place on land, in the air, at sea, in space, and in cyberspace," Major Brian Nissen told DR.