Air defense at work in Kyiv Oblast

4:49 AM

Vance says US door open if Zelensky willing to 'seriously talk peace.'

U.S. Vice President JD Vance criticized President Volodymyr Zelensky in a March 3 interview with Fox News, claiming Zelensky has shown a "clear unwillingness to engage in the peace process" — a policy Donald Trump insists reflects the will of the American people.

3:37 AM

Russian drone attack on Odesa injures 4, causes power outages.

Odesa Oblast Governor Oleh Kiper said that Russian strike has damaged energy infrastructure, and confirmed that parts of the city were experiencing power cuts.

2:00 AM

BREAKING: Trump halts military aid to Ukraine, Bloomberg reports.

U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a suspension of all military aid to Ukraine on March 3, escalating pressure on President Volodymyr Zelensky.

12:59 AM

Europe’s major powers consider seizing frozen Russian assets in ceasefire talks, FT reports.

While Berlin and Paris had previously resisted full asset confiscation, they are now engaging in talks with European and G7 partners about potential mechanisms to use the funds.

11:48 PM

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick claims US-Ukraine mineral deal to be signed.

The United States and Ukraine are making progress on a key mineral agreement that could strengthen long-term economic ties and pave the way for further security assistance, U.S. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick said on March 3.

10:57 PM

Trump administration weighs sanctions relief for Russia, Reuters reports.

The White House has directed the State and Treasury departments to compile a list of sanctions that could be lifted, according to sources. While internal government offices routinely prepare such options, the White House’s direct request signals a serious consideration of sanctions relief.

10:20 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: Trump to discuss potential suspension of military aid for Ukraine

9:47 PM

Sanctions, shrinking exports spark crisis in Russia's coal industry, media reports.

Financial troubles have forced eight coal companies in Russia's Kemerovo Oblast to halt operations, leaving hundreds of miners without pay for months, according to Governor Ilya Seredyuk.

9:25 PM

NATO

Why doesn't NATO open its doors to Ukraine?

2:19 PM  (Updated:  March 3, 2025 9:13 pm)

KI Insights

Ukraine calendar: Events to look out for this week

9:07 PM

Ukraine committed to work with US, Europe to end war 'the soonest possible,' Zelensky says.

"It is very important that we try to make our diplomacy really substantive to end this war the soonest possible," President Volodymyr Zelensky posted on X.

11:40 PM  (Updated:  March 3, 2025 9:06 pm)

KI Insights

Fallout from the Trump-Zelensky meeting. What's next for Ukraine? – spot briefing by KI Insights

8:32 PM

'The worst statement' — Trump criticizes Zelensky for saying peace deal with Russia is far away.

President Volodymyr Zelensky made the remark in a March 2 interview with British media, saying that negotiations were in the earliest stages and that a settlement with Moscow remains a distant prospect.

8:17 PM

Video

Ukrainians react to Trump-Zelensky clash.

In the wake of the Feb. 28 clash between U.S. President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office, the Kyiv Independent went to the streets of Kyiv to ask Ukrainians what they think of the now infamous meeting.

8:11 PM

Ukraine

5 ways you can support Ukraine — even if your government doesn't want to

8:01 PM

Ukraine bonds drop sharply following Trump-Zelensky argument, Reuters reports.

Ukraine's international bonds fell to their lowest point in over a month on March 3 after a heated exchange between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump last week, Reuters reported.

7:15 PM

US wants Zelensky to 'regret' Oval Office clash, sign minerals deal, Waltz says.

"What we need to hear from President Zelensky is that he regrets what happened, that he's ready to sign this minerals deal, and that he's ready to engage in peace talks," U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz said.

5:52 PM

US deliberately orchestrated Zelensky-Trump Oval Office clash, Friedrich Merz says.

"It was not a spontaneous reaction to interventions by Zelensky, but obviously a manufactured escalation in this meeting in the Oval Office," Friedrich Merz, Germany's likely next chancellor, said.

5:16 PM

EU weighs satellite alternatives for Ukraine amid Starlink concerns, Politico reports.

Ukraine had shown interest in alternative satellite options, including Govsatcom, a shared network of EU national government satellites, and IRIS, a new constellation expected to be operational in the 2030s, according to European Commission spokesperson Thomas Regnier.

4:45 PM

Russia’s FSB 'neutralizes' alleged terrorist planning attack in Moscow.

Firearms and chemical substances for assembling explosive devices were reportedly found and seized during a subsequent investigation at the suspect's apartment.

4:20 PM

Russia trying to break through border in Sumy Oblast, cut off Ukraine's Kursk logistics routes, Border Guard says.

Russia is attempting to enter Ukrainian territory with assault groups in the direction of the village of Novenke.

3:44 PM

Russia plans to launch 500 kamikaze drones per day at Ukraine, HUR says.

Russia currently uses 150 to 200 drones per attack against Ukraine, but Russian forces plan to increase their capabilities to 500, Vadym Skibitskyi said.

3:31 PM

Opinion

Slavoj Žižek: Trump’s Oval Office clash with Zelensky killed diplomacy

3:26 PM

Trump says US should spend' less time worrying about Putin'.

Trump's comments are the latest instalment of a widening gulf between the U.S., and Ukraine and its European allies.

3:03 PM

Opinion

6 silver linings of the Trump-Zelensky showdown