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In our latest episode of “This Week in Ukraine,” Masha speaks to Kyiv Independent chief editor Olga Rudenko about press freedom in Ukraine. Check out the podcast on YouTube, or any audio platform. | The Kyiv Independent

The Kyiv Independent’s Anna Belokur explains the top stories of the week, from updates on the Kursk incursion to Washington's potential shift in long-range missiles policy. And who is that bust of in the background of our videos? Subscribe to our channel for more independent reporting from Ukraine. | The Kyiv Independent

Is Ukraine a ‘third-world’ country?

Germany is now the second-largest provider of military aid to Ukraine and one of the biggest allies of Kyiv in its efforts against Russian aggression. But Berlin was initially hesitant to give Ukraine heavy weaponry and still falls short of supplying Kyiv with long-range arms, citing fears of a direct confrontation with Moscow. How have Russian propaganda narratives and historical links between Russia and Germany influenced the Germans’ perception of Ukraine? Why many Germans have failed to see