Governor: Russian attack on Kherson injures man
A Russian strike on Ukraine’s southern city of Kherson wounded a 52-year-old man on March 5, according to Oleksandr Prokudin, the regional governor.
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Reuters: France invites Ukraine's allies, NATO head for video call on March 7
France has invited officials from Ukraine's key allies and NATO chief to participate in a video call on March 7 aimed at demonstrating a "united front" and developing concrete proposals to strengthen support for Ukraine, Reuters reported on March 5.
Czech president reportedly calls to continue discussion on sending Western troops to Ukraine
Czech President Petr Pavel said that he is in favor of looking for new ways to support Ukraine, including potentially sending troops for "non-combat engagement," Czech media reported on March 5.
European Commission presents first-ever defense industrial strategy at EU level
The European Commission presented the first-ever European Defense Industrial Strategy (EDIS) at the EU level to support the competitiveness and readiness of the bloc’s defense industry, the commission’s press service announced on March 5.
US Air Force employee indicted for leaking classified information about Russia's war
A civilian employee of the U.S. Air Force assigned to the U.S. Strategic Command was arrested for allegedly disclosing classified information related to Russia's war against Ukraine on an online dating platform, the U.S. Department of Justice reported on March 4.
Governor: Russian shelling of Donetsk Oblast town kills elderly man
Russian forces shelled the town of Krasnohorivka in Donetsk Oblast, killing a 72-year-old man, Governor Vadym Filashkin reported on March 5.
Military intelligence: Russia's Sergey Kotov patrol vessel destroyed near Crimea
According to Ukraine's military intelligence, the ship suffered damage to its stern and on its left and right sides. Sergey Kotov was reportedly located near the Kerch Strait when it was attacked by domestically-produced Magura V5 naval drones.
Military: Ukraine stalls Russian advances in some areas near Avdiivka
Ukrainian forces have stalled the Russian military's advances in some areas west of the recently captured city of Avdiivka, Dmytro Lykhovii, a spokesperson for Ukraine's Tavria Group, reported on March 4.
Ukraine, Spain start talks on security guarantees
Ukraine and Spain began negotiations on a bilateral agreement on security guarantees under the Group of Seven (G7) Joint Declaration of Support for Ukraine, the Presidential Office reported on March 4.
Interior Minister: Russian secondary attack kills 2 rescuers, injures 3 more
A Russian strike on the Kramatorsk district of Donetsk Oblast killed two rescuers and wounded another three while they were putting out a fire caused by an earlier attack, Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko reported on March 4.
Zelensky replaces Support Forces commander
President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Dmytro Hereha as the commander of Ukraine's Support Forces, replacing him with Oleksandr Yakovets, according to his decrees published on March 4.
Health Ministry starts inspection of Kyiv military medical commissions
Ukraine's Health Ministry is starting an inspection of military medical commissions in Kyiv due to increased complaints, Minister Viktor Liashko announced on March 4.
Governor: Russian cluster munitions attack in Zaporizhzhia Oblast kills civilian
Russian forces struck the village of Rizdvianka in Zaporizhzhia Oblast with cluster munitions, killing a civilian, Governor Ivan Fedorov reported on March 4.
DTEK: Power supply restored for over 400,000 Ukrainian homes in February
DTEK, Ukraine's largest private energy company, restored electricity supply to 426,000 homes after blackouts caused by Russian attacks in February, DTEK's press service reported on March 4.
Euractiv: European Commission wants Ukraine to join EU’s defense industry support scheme
The European Commission wants Ukraine to become a full member of the EU’s defense industry support scheme, which would help use the country’s military experience and bring Kyiv closer to EU accession, Euractiv reported on March 4, citing a draft proposal.
This Week in Ukraine S2 E8 – How 10 years of Russian occupation changed Crimea
Season 2 Episode 8 is dedicated to Russia’s illegal occupation of Crimea. Host Anastasiia Lapatina is joined by Kyiv Independent news reporter Dinara Khalilova.
Reuters: EU to step up checks on grain exports from Ukraine to ease farmers' fears
The European Union will strengthen control over carriers' compliance with agreements on transporting grain from Ukraine to address concerns of protesting farmers and free up trade, Reuters reported on March 1, citing the EU Transport Commissioner Adina Valean.
Kuleba: Russia excluded from Danube Commission due to its attacks on Odesa Oblast
Russia was expelled from the Danube Commission, an international intergovernmental organization developing free navigation on the Danube River, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba reported on March 1.
Governor: Russian attack hits Mykolaiv Oblast, causes fire
Russian forces struck an unnamed location in Mykolaiv Oblast late on March 1, causing a fire, Governor Vitalii Kim reported.
Switzerland joins EU in expanding sanctions against Russia
Switzerland has expanded its sanctions against Russia in line with the European Union’s 13th package of sanctions, the Swiss government announced on March 1.
Canada imposes additional ban on imports of Russian diamonds
Canada has banned indirect imports of Russian diamonds weighing one carat and above, Canada's Foreign Ministry announced on March 1.
Ukrainian, Czech interior ministers meet in Lviv
Czech Interior Minister Vít Rakusan traveled to Lviv to meet his Ukrainian counterpart Ihor Klymenko and sign a declaration on directions of cooperation between their departments, Klymenko said on March 1.
US Treasury Secretary: Frozen Russian assets are no substitute for Ukraine aid
Any plan to seize or monetize frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine can not be considered a substitute for emergency Ukraine aid that has been stalled in Congress, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in an interview, as reported by Bloomberg on March 1.
Ukraine’s sea exports reach record monthly level since full-scale invasion
Ukraine exported eight million metric tons of goods through the Black Sea corridor in February, reaching a monthly record level since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the Infrastructure Ministry reported on March 1.
Ukraine, Turkey agree to extend permit-free movement of cargo trucks
Ukraine and Turkey agreed to extend the liberalization of rules for two-way cargo transportation and transit of cargo trucks "at least until the end of the war," the Ukrainian Infrastructure Ministry reported on Feb. 29.
Prosecutor's Office: Russian airstrike in Donetsk Oblast injures 3
Russian forces launched an airstrike on the village of Shcherbynivka in Donetsk Oblast, wounding three people and damaging multiple houses, the regional prosecutor's office reported on Feb. 29.
Johnson says House will consider Ukraine aid 'as soon as government is funded'
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson told the Voice of America (VoA) on Feb. 29 that his chamber would consider $60 billion in aid for Ukraine "as soon as the government is funded."
Zelensky replaces Logistics Forces commander
President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Oleh Huliak from the position of commander of Ukraine's Logistics Forces, replacing him with Volodymyr Karpenko, according to his decrees published on Feb. 29.
Governor: Russian attack in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast injures man
Russian forces struck the Nikopol district in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast multiple times on Feb. 29, wounding a 72-year-old man, Governor Serhii Lysak reported.
Official: Over 270 Ukrainians killed by mines, explosives during full-scale invasion
Over 270 Ukrainians, including 14 children, have been killed by mines and other explosives since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, an official within Ukraine’s State Emergency Service said on Feb. 29.
Denmark announces additional $1.4 million for Ukraine’s reconstruction
Denmark is allocating an additional 10 million Danish kroner (around $1.4 million) to support Danish-Ukrainian municipal cooperation on the reconstruction of Ukraine, the Danish Foreign Ministry announced on Feb. 29.
European Parliament calls on EU to 'give Ukraine whatever it needs to defeat Russia'
The European Parliament adopted a resolution on Feb. 29 calling on EU member states to support Ukraine with "whatever is needed for Kyiv to win its war against Russia," including long-range weapons.
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