Russian airstrike on Toretsk in Donetsk Oblast wounds 3
A Russian airstrike on Toretsk in Donetsk Oblast wounded three civilians, the Donetsk Regional Prosecutor's Office reported on March 7.
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Russia summons US ambassador, threatens diplomats with expulsion
The Russian Foreign Ministry announced on March 7 that it had summoned U.S. Ambassador to Russia Lynne Tracy, and warned against "attempts to interfere in the internal affairs of the Russian Federation," ahead of Russia's presidential election.
Finland sentences businessman to 9 months probation for evading sanctions
This is the first sentencing in Finland related to violations of sanctions against Russia.
Border guards stop Russian sabotage group in Sumy Oblast
Ukrainian border guards defended against a Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group in Sumy Oblast overnight, the State Border Guard Service reported on Telegram on March 7.
Chinese foreign minister claims China is 'force for peace,' praises Russia-China relations
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi praised the strengthening of relations between Beijing and Russia, and claimed that China is a "force for peace" and stability during a press conference on March 7.
Russian attacks kill 7, injure 15 over past day
Russian attacks against Ukraine over the past day killed at least seven people and injured at least 15, with children reported among the casualties, the authorities said on March 7.
Media: Czech arms company plans to invest 'hundreds of millions' in Ukrainian defense
Arms company Czechoslovak Group (CSG) plans to invest "hundreds of millions of euros" in Ukraine to boost its supply of ammunition and equipment, according to Bloomberg and Reuters on March 7.
Navy spokesperson: Russian attack on Odesa port kills 5
A Russian attack on the port of Odesa killed five people, Navy spokesperson Dmytro Pletenchuk told Ukrainian media outlets on March 6.
Russian drone attack against Beryslav in Kherson Oblast injures couple
A Russian drone attack against the city of Beryslav in Kherson Oblast injured a husband and wife, the regional military administration said on March 6.
Russia attacks Odesa during Zelensky, Greek PM visit, killing 5
Russia launched a missile at Odesa during a visit of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, President Volodymyr Zelensky told reporters on March 6.
Exiled official: Russian election organizer killed in explosion in occupied Berdiansk
A woman who was helping the Russian government organize elections in occupied Berdiansk was killed in an apparent car bombing, Viktoriia Halitsina, the exiled head of the Berdiansk City Military Administration, reported on Telegram on March 6.
Police launch investigation into suspected arson at Kyiv wetland park
The Osokorky Ecopark has been the center of a decades-long struggle between property developers and civil society activists, who campaign against illegal construction on the reserve.
Polish farmers stage general strike in Warsaw
Polish farmers, agrarian workers, foresters, and hunters staged a general strike in Warsaw on March 6 in protest against Ukrainian agricultural imports and EU environmental policies.
SBU detains man suspected of joining military to spy for Russia
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) detained a man who was attempting to escape to Transnistria after allegedly joining the Ukrainian military to spy on the front line for Russia, the SBU's press service reported on March 5.
Investigation: Estonian arms dealer supplied equipment to Ukraine at inflated price
An Estonian arms dealer sold laser target markers destined for the Ukrainian military at an inflated price, allegedly making millions of euros at the expense of the German taxpayers, according to an investigation by Estonian newspaper Ekspress and German newspaper Die Welt published on March 5.
International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Russian military commanders
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for two Russian military commanders for carrying out strikes on Ukrainian electricity infrastructure during the winter of 2022 to 2023, the court announced on March 5.
Deputy minister: Ukraine can produce 150,000 drones per month
Ukraine has the capacity to produce 150,000 drones every month, and may be able to produce two million drones by the end of the year, Deputy Minister of Strategic Industries Hanna Hvozdiar said on air on March 5.
German defense minister: Officer in Singapore using insecure line led to Taurus conversation leak
An "individual error" resulted in a call between high-ranking German military officers being leaked after one officer joined the meeting from abroad via an insecure line, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said at a press conference on March 5.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson threatens German journalists with expulsion
Russia is ready to expel German journalists in retaliation for any measures taken against Russian journalists in Germany, Russian foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova claimed on March 5, according to state-owned media agency RIA Novosti.
EU Energy Commissioner: Gas imports from Russia fall by 71% since 2021
The European Union's gas imports from Russia have decreased by 71% since 2021, EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson announced on March 4, following an Energy Council meeting in Brussels.
Albania reopens communist-era air base after $54 million NATO refurbishment
Kucova air base in Albania reopened on March 4 after undergoing a 50 million euro ($54 million) NATO refurbishment, making it the region's largest NATO tactical air base.
Supreme Court rules Trump cannot be removed from Colorado ballot
The state of Colorado cannot remove former President Donald Trump from the primary ballot ahead of the U.S. presidential election in November, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on March 4.
Tusk: Poland to ask EU to sanction Russian, Belarusian agricultural products
Poland plans to ask the EU to impose sanctions on Russian and Belarusian agricultural products and foodstuffs, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on March 4.
Shmyhal: 8 taxpayers per soldier needed to fund military
The Ukrainian government needs eight taxpayers per soldier to ensure the state budget has enough funding for the military, Denys Shmyhal said during a press conference on March 4.
Shmyhal: Ukraine listing sites that could be rebuilt with funds from frozen Russian assets
Ukraine is compiling a list of sites that Russia has destroyed to specifically allocate funds from frozen Russian assets, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said at a press conference on March 4,
SBU detains man suspected of spying on air defense in Dnipro
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) detained a Dnipro resident who was allegedly recruited by Russia to pass on information on the city's air defense, the SBU's press service reported on March 4.
Rutte signs Dutch-Ukrainian long-term security agreement in Kharkiv
President Volodymyr Zelensky and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte signed a 10-year agreement on security cooperation between Ukraine and the Netherlands in Kharkiv, Zelensky announced on March 1.
British MP says Scholz revealed sensitive information on UK military support to Ukraine
British MP Tobias Ellwood accused German Chancellor Olaf Scholz of a "flagrant abuse of intelligence" when he mentioned to journalists that the British and French support Ukraine with missile guidance, the Telegraph reported on Feb. 28.
Netherlands holds Russia liable for $180 million in costs related to MH17 downing
The Netherlands has spent at least 166 million euros ($179.8 million) on costs related to the downing of MH17, for which it holds Russia liable, according to a report by the Dutch General Audit Chamber (ARK) published on Feb. 29.
Putin threatens NATO, says nuclear weapons use possible
There will be "tragic consequences" if NATO troops are sent to Ukraine, and the West's support for Kyiv "risks a conflict using nuclear weapons," Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed during a two-hour State of the Nation address on Feb. 29.
Syrskyi: Ukraine downs another Russian Su-34 jet
Ukrainian forces shot down another Su-34 attack plane, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi reported on Feb. 29, hours after Ukraine's Air Force reported that one Su-34 had been downed overnight.
Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 8, injure 12 over past day
Russian attacks against Ukraine killed eight people and injured 12 others over the past day, regional authorities reported early on Feb. 29.
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