The articles provided by the Kyiv Independent newspaper focus on the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, as well as its impact on global politics. The topics covered include:
1. **Fall of Aleppo**: The article discusses how the fall of Aleppo to Russian-backed forces deals a blow to Russia’s Middle East clout, potentially indirectly strengthening Ukraine’s hand in the conflict.
2. **Destroying us little by little: Ukrainian troops worried about fate of Kursk operation**: This piece highlights concerns among Ukrainian soldiers regarding the potential outcome of the ongoing Kursk operation against Russian forces on the border.
3. **Once liberated Kupiansk braces for worst as Russian troops approach, and future Western support looks uncertain**: The article explores the situation in Kupiansk, which was previously liberated from Russian control but now faces a renewed threat, with uncertainty surrounding potential future Western support.
4. **Kuleba: Joe Rogan, let’s talk and set the record straight on Ukraine**: Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba is featured as he responds to criticism on popular podcast “The Joe Rogan Experience” by setting the record straight about Ukraine’s situation.
5. The final article appears to be cut off mid-sentence, but it seems to discuss an exclusive look at the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone during the war, with a phrase that reads: “…Dare to Ukraine.”