Ukraine to compile list of energy sites Russia must stop attacking, Zelensky says
"And if the Russians don't hit our facilities, we won't hit their facilities," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
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US reportedly assures EU about role in Ukraine peace talks as Russia seeks sanctions relief
The move may reassure European leaders, who have expressed concerns that the U.S. would attempt to broker a deal without their involvement.
Zelensky announces talk with Trump on March 19; says Russia attacked Ukraine's power grid despite claimed pause
"Today, I will contact President Trump. We will discuss the details of the next steps," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Nordics, Baltics urge concrete steps toward Ukraine's EU membership
In a joint letter, the foreign ministers of Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia called on Brussels to put forward "concrete proposals on how to decisively advance Ukraine's accession process."
46% of Americans think US support for Ukraine is insufficient, poll finds
According to the poll, 46% of Americans believe Washington is not providing sufficient assistance to Ukraine — 16% more than in December.
US may relinquish leadership of NATO's European command, NBC reports
For nearly 75 years, a four-star U.S. general has held the position of Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), overseeing NATO's military strategy and operations.
Ukrainian drone strike halts operations at Russia's Krasnodar Krai oil station, authorities claim
The attack reportedly resulted in damage to a pipeline connecting storage tanks, sparking a fire that covered an area of about 20 square meters.
Kremlin demands halt to foreign military aid, intelligence to Ukraine as condition for avoiding war escalation
The Kremlin has demanded a complete cessation of foreign military aid and intelligence to Ukraine as a "key condition for avoiding an escalation of the war," according to a statement released on March 18.
Notorious judge dismissed amid accusations of criminal activity, power grab
Judge Pavlo Vovk was held responsible for "committing a significant disciplinary offense, gross or systematic neglect of duties that is incompatible with the status of a judge or revealed his incompatibility with the position he holds."
UK reportedly hopes US drones, satellites will help monitor Ukraine ceasefire
The U.S. military has 247 military satellites and thousands of commercial satellites, providing an "unrivaled picture" of eastern Ukraine that European forces would struggle to replicate, the Times wrote.
Ukraine withdraws from one front-line sector in Donetsk Oblast, commander says
"This allowed us not only to save our soldiers, but also to improve our defense. (Russia) is suffering losses, and we can act more effectively," Lieutenant General Serhii Naiev said.
Poland, Baltics to withdraw from anti-personnel mine ban treaty
The defense ministers of the four nations argued that the security situation in the region has "fundamentally deteriorated" and that military threats to NATO member states bordering Russia and Belarus have "significantly increased."
Trump's aid cuts threaten supply of HIV treatments to Ukraine, 7 more countries, WHO warns
World Health Organization warned that Kenya, Haiti, Lesotho, Burkina Faso, Mali, Nigeria, South Sudan, and Ukraine could run out of critical antiretroviral drugs in the coming months.
Italy, Spain hesitant on EU's $43 billion military aid to Ukraine plan
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said the proposal needed further discussion and that Italy was awaiting the outcome of the upcoming call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Russian energy giant Gazprom suffers $13.1 billion loss in 2024
Gazprom's losses averaged $251 million per week, $35 million per day, or $1.4 million per hour. While the company's total revenue increased by 11% and its gas revenue by 14%, it still ended the year with a sales loss of 192 billion rubles ($2.3 billion).
Russia 'not losing hope' ahead of planned Putin-Trump call, top Putin aide says
Russia is not "losing hope" ahead of a planned call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump, Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov told pro-Kremlin news outlet Kommersant on March 18.
UK, EU to discuss confiscating Russian assets ahead of Ukraine peace talks, Bloomberg reports
Negotiations will focus on establishing the legal and financial framework to seize Russian assets, despite opposition from some EU member states, particularly Belgium and Germany.
Lithuania suspects Russia behind arson attacks in Vilnius and Warsaw last year
The Lithuanian prosecutor’s office alleges that Russia's military intelligence formed a special group to carry out arson attacks across Lithuania, Poland, and Latvia.
Seoul, Kyiv discuss transfer of North Korean POWs to South Korea
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul and his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha discussed the potential transfer of two North Korean POWs in a phone call.
Anna Maksymenko wins Ukraine's first Grand Prix fencing gold since 2020
This marks Ukraine's first Grand Prix victory in fencing since 2020, when Olha Kharlan won gold in saber in Montreal.
Serbia needs 'protecting' from repeat of Ukraine's EuroMaidan, Vucic claims
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on March 16 drew comparisons between the anti-government protests in Serbia and Ukraine's 2014 EuroMaidan revolution, vowing to "protect and defend" the country from such an event.
Rubio asked Hungary not to block EU sanctions, Politico reports
Budapest had initially planned to veto the sanctions renewal, citing U.S. President Donald Trump's return to the White House and the possibility of a shift in U.S. policy toward Russia.
EU approves third $3.8 billion tranche for Kyiv under Ukraine Facility program
With this disbursement, Ukraine will have received nearly 20 billion euros ($21,7 billion) under the Ukraine Facility since the program was launched in early 2024.
Zelensky signs law permitting Ukrainian troops to operate abroad during martial law
The legislation permits Ukrainian military formations, units, and subdivisions to be deployed to other countries for national security purposes, including repelling armed aggression, protecting sovereignty and territorial integrity, and exercising the right to self-defense.
Territorial integrity, military size, alliances — FM Sybiha sets 3 'fundamentals' for potential peace talks
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stressed that Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty are non-negotiable, reaffirming that Kyiv will never recognize Russian-occupied territories as part of Russia.
Georgia sentences ex-President Saakashvili to additional 4.5 years over illegal border crossing
The latest ruling follows a nine-year prison sentence issued last week over Saakashvili's alleged large-scale embezzlement of state funds, adding up to almost 12 additional years in prison.
Russia open to civilian observers in Ukraine under possible peace deal
"A peace treaty may provide for unarmed observers in Ukraine, a civilian mission to monitor the implementation of certain aspects of the agreement, or guarantee mechanisms," Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said.
Ukrainian drones attack fuel facility in Russia's Astrakhan Oblast, governor claims
"Overnight, the Ukrainian Armed Forces again attempted a massive drone attack on facilities located in the region, including a fuel and energy complex," Astrakhan Oblast Igor Babushkin claimed on March 17.
'Many elements' agreed upon — Trump, Putin to discuss Russia-Ukraine war on March 18
"I'll be speaking to President Putin on Tuesday. A lot of work's been done over the weekend," U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters.
Russia using cryptocurrency in oil trade with China, India to bypass sanctions, Reuters reports
Sources suggest that Russia will likely continue using digital currencies in energy trade even if Western sanctions are lifted.
Trump claims he asked Putin to 'spare thousands of surrounded Ukrainian troops' in Kursk Oblast
"At this very moment, thousands of Ukrainian troops are completely surrounded by the Russian military, and in a very bad and vulnerable position," U.S. President Donald Trump wrote, without providing any evidence.
Ukraine forming team to develop monitoring mechanisms for potential 30-day ceasefire, FM Sybiha says
Kyiv agreed to the U.S.-proposed truce during talks in Jeddah on March 11, contingent on Russian adherence.
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