Isabelle Khurshudyan,
Isabelle Khurshudyan is a foreign correspondent based in Kyiv, Ukraine. A University of South Carolina graduate, she has worked at The Washington Post since 2014 and has held positions in the Moscow bureau and as a sports reporter covering the Washington Capitals. Her primary topics of coverage include international politics and sports.
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The Daily's Verdict
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Bias
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- Russia attempted
Conflicts of Interest
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- A high-ranking military official who, like others, spoke on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to do so publicly.
- The decision to name Syrsky as commander in chief, however, is expected to cause backlash among troops in the field.
Contradictions
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- Russia launched a new offensive across Ukraine's northeastern border
- Ukraine's 125th Territorial Defense Brigade was stationed along a roughly 27-mile stretch of the Kharkiv region's border with Russia
Deceptions
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Recent Articles
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Broke On: Sunday, 28 July 2024Ukraine receives F-16 fighter jets from Nato member states to counter Russia's air dominance, but their impact may be limited due to advanced Russian air defenses and the small number of available jets. Ukraine remains hopeful for added protection against missile and drone attacks. 
Russian Forces' Illicit Acquisition of Starlink Terminals: An Ongoing Threat to Ukraine's Military Communications
Broke On: Wednesday, 01 May 2024Russian forces illegally acquire Starlink terminals in Ukraine, disrupting the Ukrainian military's use of the satellite-based broadband system. The Pentagon and SpaceX collaborate to identify and turn off these terminals, but Russia continues purchasing more. Starlink is a critical resource for Ukraine's military communication, intelligence gathering, and drone strikes. Disruptions pose a significant threat to Ukraine's frontline connectivity and outmaneuvering capabilities. 
Russia's Airstrikes on Ukraine's Energy Infrastructure Cause Widespread Power Outages and Damage to Critical Infrastructure
Broke On: Sunday, 31 March 2024Russia is launching airstrikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, causing widespread power outages and damage to the country's critical infrastructure. The attacks hit thermal and hydro power plants in central and western Ukraine overnight, including DTEK's three largest private power plants which had come under attack on Friday. Russian strikes also damaged half of DTEK'S available generating capacity according to the company. In addition, Russia is targeting high-voltage facilities in the south, forcing emergency shutdowns in Odesa and nearby areas. 
Ukraine's Military Leadership Undergoes Significant Changes Amid War with Russia
Broke On: Friday, 09 February 2024Ukraine is in a war with Russia and its military leadership has undergone significant changes. President Volodymyr Zelensky replaced Army Cmdr. Valeriy Zaluzhnyi on February 8th.