Klitschko to fire Kyiv Metro director after Bihus.Info investigation
The investigative outlet Bihus.Info reported that Kyiv Metro Director Viktor Braginskyi appears to have embezzled funds and committed multiple violations in his asset declarations.
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NATO, China discuss war in Ukraine at military staff talks
NATO and China held their eighth annual military staff talks on March 13 in Beijing, where the two delegations discussed global and regional security issues, including Russia's war against Ukraine.
Russian attacks on Sumy Oblast kill 1, injure 2
Shelling from a helicopter killed one resident of Velyka Pysarivka and wounded two others. The village was also hit with airstrikes, which caused over 30 explosions.
Putin: Russia 'ready' for nuclear war if US sends troops to Ukraine
Putin's comment marks the 11th nuclear threat the Russian president has issued since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion.
Massive Russian drone attack damages infrastructure, homes in Odesa
The attack hit an infrastructure facility in Odesa and caused a fire, which emergency workers extinguished. The attack also damaged administrative buildings in the city and smashed the windows of multiple homes.
US, Japan hope to accelerate joint defense production at April summit
The leaders of Japan and the United States will meet in Washington, D.C. on April 10 to "strengthen the joint production system" for defense equipment in order to ship more arms to Ukraine, according to unnamed officials cited by the Japanese news outlet Yomiuri.
Poland's Duda, Tusk to visit US to lobby for Ukraine
Polish President Andrzej Duda and Prime Minister Donald Tusk will visit the United States on March 12, the 25th anniversary of Poland's NATO accession, to advocate for continued U.S. military aid to Ukraine.
'20 Days in Mariupol' wins Oscar for Best Documentary
The film "20 Days in Mariupol," directed by Ukrainian journalist Mstyslav Chernov, won the Oscar for Best Documentary at the 96th Academy Awards on March 10. The documentary records the Russian siege of Mariupol in Donetsk Oblast from the perspective of Chernov and his crew during the first weeks of
Russian drone attack damages infrastructure in Kharkiv
Russian forces launched Shahed drones at a densely populated area of the city, partially damaging a civilian infrastructure facility and nearby apartment buildings.
Orban: Trump is 'man of peace'
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said that Trump's plans for an end to the war "are quite detailed" and align with Hungary's national interests.
Russian drone strike in Sumy injures 4, damages homes, schools, medical centers
Four civilians were injured in an attack launched overnight on March 6. The strike also damaged a kindergarten, a school, a medical college, a library, and two medical facilities in Sumy.
Russian drones hit Sumy
The regional administration said that all injured persons were receiving medical attention, but did not provide details on the number of casualties or the extent of the damage.
US State Department to impose new sanctions on Wagner, Russian air force
The sanctions target the Wagner Group, the Russian Aerospace Forces, and other entities who engage in arms trade with North Korea and Iran.
Fire breaks out at ecopark in Kyiv
A fire broke out at the Osokorky Ecopark in Kyiv's Darnytskyi district on the evening of March 5, according to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine. The blaze was extinguished shortly before midnight.
White House: Zelensky isn't asking for US troops in Ukraine
"There’s not going to be U.S. troops on the ground fighting inside Ukraine," National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said on March 5.
Russian attacks damage infrastructure in Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia oblasts
A kamikaze drone struck the city center of Nikopol in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Governor Serhii Lysak reported via Telegram. The attack damaged the local post office, a car, and a house.
ISW: Russia blames Ukraine for lack of peace talks in order to win concessions from West
Russia is waging a disinformation campaign regarding peace negotiations to win preemptive concessions from the West ahead of talks, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) said in its March 3 report.
Lithuanian Defense Minister visits US to meet Pentagon chief
Lithuanian Defense Minister Arvydas Anusauskas and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will discuss bilateral security cooperation and military support for Ukraine.
Official: Poland holds informal talks with EU on exemptions for farmers
Warsaw is conducting informal negotiations with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on granting Polish farmers possible exemptions to the EU's Green Deal, Poland's Deputy Foreign Minister Andrzej Szejna said on March 3.
Occupation authorities shut down Crimean Bridge second night in a row
The closure marks the second consecutive night that occupation authorities shut down the bridge. Officials blocked traffic overnight on March 3, amid reports of explosions in Feodosia.
WSJ: Russia's spy network expands after full-scale invasion
Officials say that Putin's decision to leave Russia's borders open following the February invasion allowed FSB spies to join the thousands of Russians who fled the country to avoid mobilization.
Russia attacks 8 communities in Sumy Oblast
Throughout the day, the border region was assailed with artillery, drone, mortar, grenade, and rocket attacks. Russian forces also dropped 37 mines on Velyka Pysarivka.
CNN: Johnson opens door for alternative Ukraine aid package in House
The House proposal would reportedly allocate $66 billion to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, but would not include humanitarian aid and would impose severe restrictions on asylum seekers.
Traffic shut down on Crimean Bridge amid reports of explosions
Authorities announced that vehicle traffic was blocked on the bridge at around 3:40 a.m. local time. Earlier in the night, local Telegram channels reported that residents heard sounds of explosions near an oil depot in Feodosia.
Lithuania announces deadline for Russian-registered cars to leave country
According to Lithuanian Customs, drivers of vehicles with Russian license plates must apply for Lithuanian registration, or leave the country "and the entire territory of the European Union" by March 11.
Russian media: Fighting breaks out in Russia's Ingushetia republic
The fighting is reportedly localized in an apartment building where security forces have blockaded alleged militants. Eyewitnesses reported that the firefight involved grenade launchers and automatic weapons, but that the shooting has died down.
Russia attacks 9 communities in Sumy Oblast
The attacks caused at least 60 explosions in the area. No casualties or damage to civilian infrastructure were reported.
Air Force: Ukraine downs 10 out of 10 Russian drones launched overnight
Mobile firing groups from Ukraine's Southern Defense Forces and the Air Force's anti-aircraft missile units successfully destroyed all 10 drones in Odesa and Mykolaiv oblasts.
Russian shelling in Zaporizhzhia Oblast kills 1, injures 1
Shelling in the occupied village of Nove in the Polohy district killed a 76-year-old resident, Fedorov said. An artillery attack on the front-line town of Orikhiv injured a 53-year-old man.
UK charges another suspected Russian spy
Tihomir Ivanov Ivanchev, 37, is the latest in a group of Bulgarian citizens suspected of espionage for Russia in the U.K.
ISW: Russia may seize more territory near Avdiivka, but rough terrain will slow their advance
Russian forces may be able to make more gains north and northwest of Avdiivka, but rough terrain in areas farther west will slow down advancing troops.
US Treasury Secretary urges world leaders to transfer frozen Russian assets to Ukraine
“It is necessary and urgent for our coalition to find a way to unlock the value of these immobilized assets to support Ukraine’s continued resistance and long-term reconstruction,” U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said.
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