Sign in

Chris York

@chrisdyork.bsky.social
2.9K followers 1K following 194 posts

News Operations Editor, Kyiv Independent

PostsRepliesMedia
Reposted by Chris York
Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 02/12/2025
While "peace" negotiations continue, remember that Russia could simply stop the war at any time.
19393972548
Chris York @chrisdyork.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
If you want to know how shamelessly fucking evil Russians are then read this. kyivindependent.com/without-sham...
kyivindependent.com
Without shame, Russia’s children’s commissioner casually discusses kidnapping a Ukrainian child
Maria Lvova-Belova openly said around 20,000 Ukrainian children have been taken by Russia,
33218
Chris York @chrisdyork.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
Everything you need to know about Russia's attack drones in two charts: kyivindependent.com/everything-w...
1165
Chris York @chrisdyork.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
Recorded this a couple of weeks ago but even more relevant in light of Russia’s record attack on Ukraine overnight. tiktok.com/@chrisdavidy...
14415
Reposted by Chris York
LuxJude352 @luxjude352.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Interesting report from Steve Rosenberg talking to everyday Russians. Such blind support for the man doing such harm to their country. A mediocre State led by a malign leader. #UkraineWar #r4today @chrisdyork.bsky.social
0168
Chris York @chrisdyork.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
"There was a young woman living on the 6th floor, who had recently given birth. She was thrown out into the street by the blast wave. "She was found under the slab of the building at 5 a.m. The child was also found dead."
2218
Reposted by Chris York
Jenny Mathers @jgmaber.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
Thanks to @chrisdyork.bsky.social for quoting me in this @kyivindependent.com article about Medvedev and his role in Russian foreign policy rhetoric (also, regarding the 5th on the list in the article: who else remembers 'dance like the president' flash mobs? 😹) kyivindependent.com/the-kremlins...
kyivindependent.com
The Kremlin's 'bad cop' — 5 things you might not know about Dmitry Medvedev
An international war of words erupted on July 30 when U.S. President Donald Trump squared up on social media to former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. "(...)Tell Medvedev, the failed former presid...
071
Chris York @chrisdyork.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
Zelensky's big blunder, explained.
kyivindependent.com
Zelensky's big blunder, explained
For many who came to know Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky only after Russia's full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the president's recent move on anti-graft agencies was jarring. In the early...
010
Chris York @chrisdyork.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
"Last week, we warned of a coming anti-democratic backslide. Now, we see it happening."
kyivindependent.com
Editorial: Zelensky is one signature away from betraying Ukraine’s democracy
Last week, we warned of a coming anti-democratic backslide. Now, we see it happening. A parliamentary vote, led by President Volodymyr Zelensky’s lawmakers, today took away the independence of Ukrain...
031
Chris York @chrisdyork.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
This is very, very bad
kyivindependent.com
Ukraine's parliament about to vote on bill destroying independence of key anti-corruption bodies
The proposed legislation would grant the prosecutor general new powers over investigations led by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and cases led by the Specialized Anti-Corruption...
030
Chris York @chrisdyork.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
A pretty bleak chart showing how much Russia is ramping up drones strikes on Ukraine. Full story here: kyivindependent.com/russia-launc...
075
Chris York @chrisdyork.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Whoops.
kyivindependent.com
Russia just accidentally admitted to its staggering troop losses in Ukraine
A senior Russian official on June 19 inadvertently confirmed the staggering troop losses incurred by Moscow's forces during its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. In an interview with CNN, Russian Ambas...
054
Reposted by Chris York
Eliot Higgins @eliothiggins.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
The conditions that have led to what’s happening in the US today exist in democracies around the world. They are an inevitable outcome of our collective failure to adapt to fundamental changes in the information ecosystem on which our democracies were originally built.
15956591805
Chris York @chrisdyork.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Yeah 1 million is cool, but what about the economic time bomb
kyivindependent.com
As Russian losses in Ukraine hit 1 million, Putin faces an economic time bomb
Russian losses in Ukraine hit a massive, and grim milestone on June 12 — 1 million Russian soldiers killed or wounded during the 39-month-long full-scale war, according to figures from Kyiv. Although...
052
Chris York @chrisdyork.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Dude, he definitely fucking realises.
051
Chris York @chrisdyork.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
Kyiv is under a massive Russian ballistic missile and drone attack. This is what it sounds like sitting in your hallway listening to them explode, as the walls shake.
15218
Reposted by Chris York
The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 22/05/2025
Any notion of a peace process is effectively over, and there's only one remaining hope — those Americans who actually mean what they say and truly want the war to end must follow through and finally apply some good old-fashioned global superpower pressure on Russia.
kyivindependent.com
Editorial: Russia just said it doesn’t want peace. This is what you need to do
Russia is now saying the quiet part out loud. It has no intention of stopping the war in Ukraine. We in Ukraine knew this all along, of course, but to sate the demands of international diplomacy, Mo...
822050
Chris York @chrisdyork.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
I know it's a high bar these days but this is fucking astonishing. www.axios.com/2025/05/20/t...
1236
Chris York @chrisdyork.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
All you need to know about the Trump-Putin call is that Russia has, once again, refused to a full ceasefire. It's almost as if they don't really want to stop the war...
281
Reposted by Chris York
DC🕊🌍🔥🌱 @dcminx.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
'Not what Putin was expecting' — What we know (and don't know) about Ukraine, Russia peace talks in Istanbul. @chrisdyork.bsky.social @kyivindependent.com kyivindependent.com/not-what-put...
kyivindependent.com
'Not what Putin was expecting' — What we know (and don't know) about Ukraine, Russia peace talks in Istanbul
Russian President Vladimir Putin may have gotten more than he bargained for when, on May 11, he rejected calls for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire and invited Ukraine to engage in direct talks in Ist...
610753
Reposted by Chris York
Jenny Mathers @jgmaber.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Thanks @chrisdyork.bsky.social and @martinfornusek.bsky.social for including my thoughts, among those of several others, about what to expect from #Putin's next move kyivindependent.com/as-ukraine-r...
kyivindependent.com
As Ukraine, Russia peace talks loom, all eyes are on Putin's next move
With just two days to go before Russian-proposed peace talks might begin in Istanbul, the Kremlin is still refusing to confirm whether or not President Vladimir Putin will attend the event. President...
032
Chris York @chrisdyork.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Very significant — Trump has said he expects "both leaders" to attend the Ukraine-Russia talks in Istanbul.
kyivindependent.com
Trump says he hopes Zelensky, Putin will attend Istanbul peace talks on May 15
"I believe both leaders are going to be there," U.S. President Donald Trump said.
021
Reposted by Chris York
Jenny Mathers @jgmaber.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Thanks @chrisdyork.bsky.social for quoting me, along with John Foreman and @warinthefuture.bsky.social, in this @kyivindependent.com article about drone strikes in Moscow as we approach Victory Day kyivindependent.com/ukraine-ramp...
kyivindependent.com
Ukraine ramps up drone strikes on Moscow as Russian-friendly leaders set to attend Victory Day parade
For the second night in a row, the Kremlin has reported downing Ukrainian attack drones on their approach to Moscow. While not an unprecedented event, the timing of these attacks on the Russian capit...
072
Chris York @chrisdyork.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
And when exactly is a good time to launch mass missile attacks against civilians?
2122
Chris York @chrisdyork.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Multiple massive explosions over Kyiv right now, Russian ballistic and cruise missiles, as well as drones. But sure Trump, Zelensky is the one who’s the obstacle to peace…
062
Chris York @chrisdyork.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
— Steve Witkoff planning his fourth love-in with Putin. — Not even bothering to meet America's supposed allies today to discuss the future of Ukraine. Tells you everything you need to know about the new United States.
1237
Chris York @chrisdyork.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
To the surprise of no one but Trump and Witkoff, the Easter "truce" is total bullshit.
kyivindependent.com
Moscow declared an Easter ceasefire. According to Ukrainian soldiers, the shooting never stopped
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced an Easter ceasefire starting on April 19, claiming that it would "test Ukraine's sincerity in pursuing peace talks,"  but across the front line, Ukrainian so...
081
Chris York @chrisdyork.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
The Kremlin playbook unfolding right now: — Russia announces 'truce' — Russian state media report explosions in Donetsk — Russia accuses Ukraine of violating 'truce' — Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine — Trump swallows it all whole
1132
Chris York @chrisdyork.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
Just minutes after Putin declares an "Easter truce," the air raid sirens are blaring in Kyiv because a Russian recon drone is doing its thing above the capital.
1134
Chris York @chrisdyork.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Russia's embassy in Kenya would like you to believe they're totally chill about tariffs. They very much aren't kyivindependent.com/trump-spares...
034
Chris York @chrisdyork.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Uh oh.
kyivindependent.com
BREAKING: Ukraine captured 2 Chinese nationals fighting for Russia, Zelensky says
"We have information that there are much more than two such Chinese citizens in the occupier's units," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
163
Chris York @chrisdyork.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
⚡️ Russia's continued strikes on Ukraine show it seeks 'further war, not peace,' Poland says. The statement follows a devastating Russian missile attack on Kryvyi Rih which killed 20 people, including nine children.
kyivindependent.com
Russia's continued strikes on Ukraine show it seeks 'further war, not peace,' Poland says
The statement follows a devastating Russian missile attack on Kryvyi Rih which killed 20 people, including nine children.
062
Reposted by Chris York
Dominic Culverwell @dominicculverwell.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
I'm taking over from Anna this week as your host!
031
Reposted by Chris York
Chris York @chrisdyork.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
Russia has launched a mass missile attack against Ukraine, multiple explosions here in Kyiv. Ballistic missiles being launched at the capital and reports of bomber aircraft launching cruise missiles from the Caspian Sea.
1103
Chris York @chrisdyork.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
Russia has launched a mass missile attack against Ukraine, multiple explosions here in Kyiv. Ballistic missiles being launched at the capital and reports of bomber aircraft launching cruise missiles from the Caspian Sea.
1103
Chris York @chrisdyork.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
This week’s essential read - @asamiterajima.bsky.social takes you inside Ukraine’s desperate race to train more soldiers. kyivindependent.com/inside-ukrai...
kyivindependent.com
Inside Ukraine's desperate race to train more soldiers
New recruit Vitalii Yalovyi knew one thing after completing the Ukrainian military's boot camp: He was not prepared for war. The 37-year-old felt physically unfit, forcing him to miss some courses du...
093
Chris York @chrisdyork.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
A Russian ballistic missile just struck a residential area in Kryvyi Rih. At least 14 dead including 5 children. More than 50 injured. kyivindependent.com/12-killed-at...
kyivindependent.com
14 killed, over 50 injured in Russian missile attack on Kryvyi Rih
The strike hit a residential neighborhood, setting buildings on fire and causing severe damage, according to Oleksandr Vilkul, head of the city's military administration.
1357
Chris York @chrisdyork.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
I spoke to the wonderful @marcishore.bsky.social about her decision to leave Trump's new America, and how she'll continue to advocate for Ukraine from Canada.
youtube.com
Why this US historian is leaving Trump’s America
YouTube video by Kyiv Independent
063
Chris York @chrisdyork.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
If you read one thing about Ukraine today, make it this:
kyivindependent.com
Putin issued a decree. Now, millions of Ukrainians face an impossible decision
As the U.S. tries to bring an end to the war in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a decree that appears to present Ukrainians living in occupied territories with a choice — submit t...
062
Chris York @chrisdyork.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
The centre of Dnipro this evening. A reminder that on March 11 Ukraine agreed to a FULL 30-day, US-proposed ceasefire. Russia refused.
012452
Chris York @chrisdyork.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
A sobering but absolutely essential read from @francisjfarrell and @n_yermak. "They are not lying because they are used to lying; they are lying because everyone fears the order to retake lost positions."
kyivindependent.com
As Ukraine’s fate hangs in the balance, ‘Soviet’ command culture damages war effort
Last February, a Ukrainian company commander going by his callsign Veter was ordered to send his people to reinforce another unit’s position over the next few hours. He was told that four National Gu...
060
Chris York @chrisdyork.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
I think I might be done with news.
kyivindependent.com
Russia offers Elon Musk a nuclear plant for Mars mission
"Russia can offer a small-sized nuclear power plant for a mission to Mars and other advanced technological capabilities," Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund.
093
Reposted by Chris York
Denys from Ukraine @glushko.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
⚡️ Russian kamikaze drone strikes a residential area in #Dnipro. Local authorities have not yet reported any injuries or casualties.
01710
Chris York @chrisdyork.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
We asked Ukrainian soldiers if they'd fight Russia 'with their bare hands.'
kyivindependent.com
We asked Ukrainian soldiers if they'd fight Russia 'with their bare hands'
CIA Director John Ratcliffe on March 25 gave a rousing assessment of Ukraine's desire to achieve an acceptable and lasting peace, insisting its people and armed forces would fight Russia with "their b...
001
Chris York @chrisdyork.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Just a reminder that Ukraine has absolutely battered Russia's Black Sea Fleet. kyivindependent.com/as-ukraine-r...
kyivindependent.com
As Ukraine, Russia agree to ceasefire at sea, Moscow's battered Black Sea Fleet is set to get a reprieve
The White House on March 25 announced that Ukraine and Russia had agreed to "eliminate the use of force" in the Black Sea, returning the spotlight to a theater of battle that has been relatively quiet...
040
Reposted by Chris York
Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Russia agreed to stop striking Ukrainian energy infrastructure, which probably limits their targets strictly to schools, hospitals, and apartment buildings.
40976221
Chris York @chrisdyork.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Since Putin agreed to a "partial ceasefire" on March 18: — 25 Ukrainian civilians have been killed — 225 others injured — 949 Russian kamikaze drones have been launched. (As of March 24)
kyivindependent.com
Putin's 'ceasefire' — Russia continues attacks on Ukrainian civilians
The Kremlin on March 18 announced it had agreed to a U.S.-proposed partial ceasefire against certain targets in Ukraine, claiming Russian President Vladimir Putin had "responded favorably to the propo...
0158
Chris York @chrisdyork.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
What do we think Tulsi Gabbard's first massive gaff/fuck up will be?
010
Chris York @chrisdyork.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
US officials yesterday spoke with a Russian delegation for 12 hours. US officials today spoke with a Ukrainian delegation for... 70 minutes.
kyivindependent.com
Ukraine, US conclude another round of talks in Riyadh, media reports
Ukrainian and U.S. delegations are scheduled to meet in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on March 25, AFP reported, citing a source within the Ukrainian delegation.
175