Czech PM: 'No one in Europe is going to send troops to Ukraine'
"It's not a topic because this idea is unacceptable for the vast majority of countries. No one in Europe is going to send troops to Ukraine," the Czech prime minister noted.
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Ombudsman on Il-76 crash: Russia speculates on transferring Ukrainian POWs' bodies, no lists given
Russia has not yet provided Ukraine with any official list confirming that there were Ukrainian prisoners of war (POW) on board the Il-76 aircraft that crashed in Belgorod Oblast in late January, chief Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said on March 1.
Air Force: Ukraine downs 4 out of 4 Russian drones overnight
Ukraine shot down all four Shahed-type attack drones launched by Russia overnight on March 1, the Air Force said in its morning update.
Russia claims it downed 4 drones over 2 regions amid blackout reports
Russia claimed its air defenses shot down one drone over Belgorod Oblast and three more over Nizhny Novgorod Oblast overnight on March 1, the BBC's Russia Service reported, citing Russia's Defense Ministry.
Russian media: Moscow to consider Transnistria's 'protection' appeal
Russia’s Foreign Ministry said that Moscow would "consider with attention" the appeal of authorities from the Moscow-controlled Moldovan region of Transnistria for "protection," the Russian state-controlled media RBC wrote on Feb. 28.
Parliament's website reportedly hit by cyberattack
There are no further details on the reported cyberattack, including Verkhovna Rada’s assumptions about those involved in the hacking. At the time of publication, the link to the parliament's Telegram was already working properly.
Kuleba: Albania to open embassy in Kyiv soon
Albania is planning to open its embassy in Kyiv "soon," Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba wrote on social platform X on Feb. 28 after meeting his Albanian counterpart Igli Hasani in Tirana.
Third Assault Brigade says it knocked out Russian forces storming Krasnohorivka
Soldiers of Ukraine's Third Assault Brigade said on Feb. 28 that they drove out Russian troops from the city of Krasnohorivka in Donetsk Oblast.
Bloomberg: At least $488 million in sanctioned goods entered Russia from EU in 2023
Despite extensive Western sanctions aimed at cutting off supply lines, Russia continues to obtain sanctioned goods, such as microchips, via third-party countries.
Zelensky addresses Macron’s Ukraine summit, calls to 'deprive Russia of advantages'
President Volodymyr Zelensky participated in a summit on Ukraine convened by French President Emmanuel Macron on Feb. 26 in Paris, joining other EU leaders remotely, he said in his evening address.
Germany sends shells, drones, other aid in latest aid package to Ukraine
Germany has handed over 14,000 155 mm shells, ten Vector reconnaissance drones with spare parts, and other aid in their latest delivery of military aid to Ukraine, the German government said on Feb. 26.
Syrskyi drawing up two war plans contingent on US aid, Zelensky says
According to Zelensky, without U.S. assistance, Ukraine will struggle in 2024 not only to prepare for new offensive, but to simply defend along the current front line.
Bloomberg: Ukraine nears agreement with IMF on $900-million tranche
Ukraine and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are moving closer to an agreement to disburse $900 million to Kyiv from its $15.6 billion loan as U.S. aid remains stalled, Bloomberg reported on Feb. 21, citing unnamed officials familiar with the talks.
10 years of war: A timeline of Russia's decade-long aggression against Ukraine
Almost immediately following the end of the EuroMaidan Revolution in Ukraine in February 2014, Russia swiftly moved to annex and occupy the Crimean Peninsula. Within a couple of months, unrest erupted in eastern Ukraine followed by Russian-backed militias taking over administrative buildings. The events mark the start of Russia's 10-year
Zelensky to hold conference with military, political leadership on ‘Ukraine’s future path’
President Volodymyr Zelensky is planning to hold a conference on Feb. 25 with Ukraine’s military and political leadership to discuss the future of the country as it enters the third year of the full-scale invasion, presidential spokesperson Serhii Nykyforov said on national television on Feb. 21.
Reuters: EU to remove Yandex co-founder from Russian sanctions list
EU countries agreed to remove Arkady Volozh, co-founder of Russia's most popular search engine Yandex, from the list of sanctions against entities and individuals associated with Russia's war against Ukraine, Reuters reported on Feb. 21, citing three unnamed sources familiar with the discussions.
Syrskyi, Umerov discuss ammunition supplies with Pentagon chief
Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov spoke with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Feb. 20, Umerov wrote on Facebook.
Second Ukrainian basketball player dies of injuries after attack in Germany
Eighteen-year-old Ukrainian basketball player Artem Kozachenko died in the hospital on Feb. 20 after being stabbed in Germany alongside his teammate last week, according to the ART Giants basketball club for which both players played.
Prosecutor's Office investigates shooting of Ukrainian POWs in Zaporizhzhia Oblast
Law enforcement are investigating the alleged shooting of three Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russian troops on Feb. 18 near Robotyne in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, the Prosecutor General's Office said on Feb. 20.
Governor: Russian attack on Kramatorsk injures 3 people
A Russian missile attack on Kramatorsk in Donetsk Oblast injured at least three people on Feb. 20, Governor Vadym Filashkin reported.
Biden says he is ready to meet House speaker to discuss Ukraine aid
“I’d be happy to meet with him (Johnson) if he has anything to say," Biden told reporters at the White House.
Biden says US considering new sanctions on Russia over Navalny’s death
Biden, who had previously stated Putin was responsible for Navalny's death, said that "we already have sanctions" but confirmed he is weighing new ones.
Foreign minister: Hungary won’t block new EU sanctions package against Russia
According to Szijjarto, Budapest will not obstruct the approval, as all elements of the sanctions package that "harmed Hungarian interests have been removed” and the updated package does not "affect the basic economic interests” of his country.
Military: Russian troops killed wounded Ukrainian soldiers in Avdiivka after promising to evacuate them
The confirmation came after media reports that relatives identified the dead bodies of three soldiers of the brigade. They were left behind heavily wounded, while the rest of the forces retreated from the strongpoint, according to the reports.
ABC News: Alleged 'serious threat' to US national security relates to Russia's plans to put nuclear weapons in space
According to ABC News, Russia may want to use a nuclear weapon against satellites rather than drop it on the Earth. One of the media's sources called such reports "a big deal," which is "very concerning and very sensitive."
Parliament says 'no documents' for Poroshenko's Munich Conference trip, his party denies
Ukraine's parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, said on Feb.14 that former President Petro Poroshenko had not submitted "any relevant documents" that would confirm his reported meetings with Western leaders at the Munich Security Conference, where he was allegedly not allowed to attend.
Russia orders arrest of Poroshenko's lawyer in absentia over spreading 'fake news' about army
Illia Novikov was accused of spreading "fake news" about the Russian military. Such charges are commonly used to try and silence perceived opponents of the regime and its military aggression against Ukraine.
US Ambassador doubts NATO will issue membership invitation to Ukraine at Washington summit
U.S. Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith doesn’t expect NATO will offer Ukraine a membership invitation at the alliance's July summit in Washington, she said at a press conference on Feb. 13.
Zelensky appoints Zaluzhnyi’s ex-deputy as special envoy for security talks
President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed Lieutenant General Yevhen Moysiuk as special commissioner on the implementation of international security agreements on Feb. 13.
Syrskyi: Ukraine shifts to defense to drain Russian troops
Ukrainian troops have switched from offensive to defensive posture and aim to exhaust advancing Russian forces, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said in an interview with German ZDF channel, published on Feb. 13.
Court arrests ex-Defense Ministry official in connection with weapons procurement fraud
The Appeals Chamber of Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court ordered the arrest of Oleksandr Liyev, former head of the Defense Ministry's department in charge of weapons procurement, the Anti-Corruption Action Center reported on Feb. 12.
Russia used Zircon hypersonic missile for first time, experts say
Russia used a 3M22 Zircon anti-ship hypersonic cruise missile for the first time since the start of the full-scale invasion, Oleksandr Ruvin, director of the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise said on Feb. 12.
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