2 killed, 24 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past day
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least two people and injured 24 others over the past day, regional officials reported on March 7.
Tim Zadorozhnyy
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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.
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Ukraine, US delegations to meet 'soon' for negotiations, Zelensky's top aide says
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Ukraine, EU drafting plan for first steps toward lasting peace, Zelensky says
Ukraine and Europe are working on a plan for the first steps toward a just and sustainable peace as Russia's full-scale invasion enters its fourth year, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on March 5.
Zelensky to take part in special European Council meeting on March 6
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US, Ukraine plan to sign mineral deal on March 4, Reuters reports
The sources indicated that U.S. President Donald Trump plans to announce the agreement during his upcoming address to Congress.
Zelensky calls for 'clear position' with US after Trump's military aid freeze
"People should not be guessing. Ukraine and America deserve a respectful dialogue and a clear position of each other," President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his evening address.
Russian fighter jet provokes French Reaper drone over Mediterranean, French Defense Minister says
"The Russian Su-35 fighter jet behaved dangerously toward the French Reaper drone... Three consecutive approaches could have led to the loss of control of the drone," French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu said.
Ukraine strikes Russian military facility in Kursk Oblast, kills up to 30 troops, General Staff reports
The facility was reportedly used for planning attacks, including launching first-person-view (FPV) drones at Ukrainian positions. The Kyiv Independent could not independently verify these claims.
US military aid freeze to Ukraine temporary, linked to Zelensky-Trump clash, Mike Johnson says
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Russian forces in Kharkiv sector suffer more fatalities than wounded, Ukraine says
"If you look at the enemy's losses in February, you can see an interesting trend — more dead than wounded. Perhaps this is due to the fact that they have less movement and more (personnel) concentrations," Volodymyr Degtyaryov, spokesperson for Ukraine's "Khartia" brigade said.
Russian oil deliveries to Czech Republic via Druzhba pipeline suspended, Czech official says
"We control the situation and are prepared for such circumstances. Refineries in the Czech Republic are well prepared, and the state material reserve system is reliable, so I can assure everyone that there are enough oil reserves for both households and businesses," Czech Industry and Trade Minister Lukas Vlcek said.
US continues intelligence sharing with Ukraine despite military aid freeze, CNN reports
Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. has provided Kyiv with real-time intelligence, including satellite imagery and sensitive information on Russian troop movements.
US suspends Ukraine military aid to pressure Zelensky into talks, Trump adviser says
"President Trump is the only person, the only person talking about stopping the killing, and sometimes leaders can use the carrot, sometimes they can use the stick," Trump's senior adviser, Jason Miller, said.
Sanctions, shrinking exports spark crisis in Russia's coal industry, media reports
Financial troubles have forced eight coal companies in Russia's Kemerovo Oblast to halt operations, leaving hundreds of miners without pay for months, according to Governor Ilya Seredyuk.
Ukraine committed to work with US, Europe to end war 'the soonest possible,' Zelensky says
"It is very important that we try to make our diplomacy really substantive to end this war the soonest possible," President Volodymyr Zelensky posted on X.
'The worst statement' — Trump criticizes Zelensky for saying peace deal with Russia is far away
President Volodymyr Zelensky made the remark in a March 2 interview with British media, saying that negotiations were in the earliest stages and that a settlement with Moscow remains a distant prospect.
US wants Zelensky to 'regret' Oval Office clash, sign minerals deal, Waltz says
"What we need to hear from President Zelensky is that he regrets what happened, that he's ready to sign this minerals deal, and that he's ready to engage in peace talks," U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz said.
US deliberately orchestrated Zelensky-Trump Oval Office clash, Friedrich Merz says
"It was not a spontaneous reaction to interventions by Zelensky, but obviously a manufactured escalation in this meeting in the Oval Office," Friedrich Merz, Germany's likely next chancellor, said.
EU weighs satellite alternatives for Ukraine amid Starlink concerns, Politico reports
Ukraine had shown interest in alternative satellite options, including Govsatcom, a shared network of EU national government satellites, and IRIS, a new constellation expected to be operational in the 2030s, according to European Commission spokesperson Thomas Regnier.
European leaders reaffirm support for Ukraine after Zelensky-Trump clash
A number of European leaders on Feb. 28 reaffirmed their support for Ukraine and President Volodymyr Zelensky, following his tense meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House.
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