Norway to increase aid for Ukraine to $7.8 billion in 2025
Norway's parliamentary leaders agreed on March 6 to increase aid for Ukraine by 50 billion Norwegian krone ($4.6 billion) to a total of 85 billion Norwegian krone ($7.8 billion) in 2025.
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NATO could extend Article 5 protection to Ukraine without membership, Italian PM says
"We need to think about more durable solutions" than solely sending European peacekeepers to Ukraine, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on the sidelines of the EU leaders' meeting in Brussels. "It’s a different thing than entering NATO, but it implies extending the coverage that NATO countries have also to Ukraine," she added.
'Best security guarantee is the Ukrainian army' — EU leaders dodge specifics on long-term peace plan
"The best security guarantee are the Ukrainians themselves," European Council President Antonio Costa said at the end of a special EU summit in Brussels.
'We've made a lot of progress' — Trump says US on track to peace deal with Ukraine, Russia
"I will say that we've made a lot of progress with Ukraine and a lot of progress with Russia over the last couple of days and it'd be great to bring (the war) to an end," U.S. President Donald Trump said on March 6.
No decision yet on revoking legal status of Ukrainian refugees in US, Trump says
"I'll be making a decision pretty soon," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on March 6. "But we're not looking to hurt them. Especially Ukrainians. They've gone through a lot."
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine, US delegations to meet next week, Zelensky announces
Key developments on March 6: * Ukraine, US delegations to meet next week, Zelensky announces * Istanbul talks can't serve as basis for Ukraine-Russia peace deal, Kellogg says * European air forces could protect Ukraine from Russian aerial strikes, experts suggest * Ukraine working on alternatives to US intelligence, defense minister says * US intelligence
‘He betrayed every one of us’ – US soldiers in Ukraine speak out after Trump’s military aid halt
Editor’s note: In accordance with the security protocols of the Ukrainian military, soldiers featured in this story are identified by first names and callsigns only. American volunteer soldiers fighting in Ukraine say that they feel “betrayed” by their own country after the U.S. halted military aid and stopped
Eutelsat in talks with EU to possibly replace Starlink in Ukraine, CEO confirms
"Everyone is asking us today, 'Can you replace the large number of terminals of Starlink in Ukraine,' and we are looking at that," Eutelsat CEO Eva Berneke told Bloomberg.
Ukrainian, US delegations to discuss peace framework in Saudi Arabia, Witkoff says
"The idea is to get down a framework for a peace agreement and an initial ceasefire as well," U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, said.
Istanbul talks can't serve as basis for Ukraine-Russia peace deal, Kellogg says
"The Istanbul accords happened 30 days after the invasion, and the demands in Istanbul were fairly significant on a very weakened Ukraine," U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, said.
BREAKING: Ukraine, US delegations to meet next week, Zelensky announces
Ukraine and U.S. delegations have resumed work and are scheduled to meet next week, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced at the Special European Council on March 6.
'The war continues because of Russia' – Zelensky's full speech at European Council
"Ukraine is not only ready to take the necessary steps for peace, but we are also proposing what those steps are," President Volodymyr Zelensky said during his speech at the Special European Council on March 6.
Ukraine working on alternatives to US intelligence, defense minister says
"We are already working on alternatives, including requesting (assistance) from Germany if necessary," Umerov said at a press conference in Berlin.
China's envoy calls Trump's treatment of Europe 'appalling'
"When you look at how the Trump administration has implemented a brazen and domineering policy towards Europe, treating its allies in this way, honestly, from a European perspective, it's quite appalling," China's special envoy for European affairs, Lu Shaye, said.
The Czech weapons giant replacing the Kalashnikov in Ukraine’s army
The Russian-made Kalashnikov still prevails as the main small arm in Ukraine’s military. A Czech weapons giant is setting up shop in Ukraine’s factories to change that. The Prague-domiciled conglomerate, Colt CZ, has set up assembly of its Bren 2 assault rifles inside Ukraine under the name “Sich”
Families of Ukrainian POWs rally outside US Embassy, demand 'all-for-all' exchange before peace deal
Protesters demanded an "all-for-all" prisoner exchange before any peace deal with Russia is signed.
Ukraine's central bank raises key policy rate to 15.5%, warns about foreign policy risks
The move marks the second raise of the key policy rate since the beginning of 2025. In late January, the central bank raised it from 13.5% to 14.5%.
European air forces could protect Ukraine from Russian aerial strikes, experts suggest
According to the plan, developed by former British Air Force planners in cooperation with Ukraine's Armed Forces, the protection zone would cover Ukraine's three operational nuclear power plants, as well as the cities of Odesa and Lviv in Ukraine's south and west.
Trump's team plans to revoke legal status of 240,000 Ukrainian refugees, Reuters reports
The plan predates U.S. President Donald Trump's public spat with President Volodymyr Zelensky on Feb. 28 and is part of broader efforts to revoke the legal status of more than 1.8 million people staying in the U.S. on humanitarian grounds, Reuters reported.
US set to abandon partners again as history repeats in Ukraine
Paris in January 1973. Doha in February 2000. Saudi Arabia in February 2025 — all peacemaking summits with the same aroma and feel. But there are key differences before we assume the stage is simply being set for another American episode of "cut and run." After years of promising never to
US is destroying world order, Ukraine's ex-commander-in-chief Zaluzhnyi says
"We see that it's not just the axis of evil and Russia trying to revise the world order, but the U.S. is finally destroying this order," said Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine's former commander-in-chief and current ambassador to the U.K.
Zelensky’s Oval Office berating sends a stark warning to the Middle East
In a dramatic confrontation that has reverberated far beyond Washington, the explosive Oval Office exchange on Feb. 28 between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky represents a broader U.S. foreign policy — one that many in the Middle East have long viewed with deep skepticism. The
Arsen Zhumadilov officially appointed as new Defense Procurement Agency head
Arsen Zhumadilov resigned from his position as chief of the State Rear Operator (DOT). Andrii Sozanskyi, DOT's executive director, replaced him as acting director.
Poroshenko, Tymoshenko confirm 'transparent' contacts with allies but reaffirm opposition to elections during war
Ex-President Petro Poroshenko's team works "publicly and transparently" with U.S. partners to ensure bipartisan support for Kyiv, Poroshenko said on March 6.
US intelligence sharing pause affects Russian aerial strikes warnings, NYT reports
A senior Ukrainian official told the NYT that the pause in intelligence sharing would make it more difficult for the Ukrainian forces to hit Russian targets. However, Kyiv had access to other satellite imagery, they added.
France providing intelligence to Ukraine, minister assures after US freeze
"We have intelligence resources that we are providing to the Ukrainians," French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on air on France Inter.
Russian attacks against Ukraine kill at least 8, injure 39 over past day
Ukrainian forces downed 68 out of the 112 drones, including Shahed-type attack drones, as well as two ballistic missiles of either the Iskander-M or the North Korean KN-23 model launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported.
Rubio labels Russia's all-out war against Ukraine 'proxy war' between Washington, Moscow
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's remarks echo Kremlin narratives. Previously, Russian President Vladimir Putin falsely claimed the West is fighting Russia "with the hands of Ukrainians."
Trump's team leads private talks with Zelensky's political rivals, Politico reports
Trump's allies reportedly held talks with Yuliia Tymoshenko, a former prime minister and head of the opposition Batkivshchyna (Fatherland) party, and high-ranking members of the European Solidarity party of ex-President Petro Poroshenko.
General Staff: Russia has lost 881,800 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,140 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Polish official warns of international crisis if US cuts Ukraine from Starlink
"I cannot imagine a situation in which a business relation between Poland and a U.S. company would be suddenly interrupted," Polish Deputy Prime Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski said.
Canada ready to join Ukraine peacekeeping mission with US backing, defense minister says
"We've strongly indicated we're willing to be a part of that, but I still believe it is going to require security guarantees from the United States," Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair said on March 5.
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