Chinese state oil firms cut Russian crude purchases over sanctions fears, Reuters reports
"They are taking a break for now while contemplating if there are ways to work around," a source told Reuters.
Tim Zadorozhnyy
Articles
Belarus will not merge with Russia in the near future, Lukashenko says
"If we are going to burst through this open door, we will ruin everything we have done," Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko said.
Putin sent 'additional signals' to Trump on ceasefire proposal, Kremlin says
Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Putin late in the evening on March 13, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
Ukrainian activist Demyan Hanul shot dead in central Odesa
"Operatives and police investigators are working to identify the shooter and arrest him," Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said.
Finland sentences Russian neo-Nazi mercenary Yan Petrovsky to life for war crimes in Ukraine
Yan Petrovsky, co-leader of the Rusich paramilitary unit, was convicted of war crimes in Luhansk Oblast on Sept. 5, 2014, during Russia's invasion of Donbas.
Ukrainian drones strike Russian gas facilities, air defense missile depot, source claims
Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) drones struck two gas compressor stations and a warehouse storing missiles for Russia's S-300/S-400 air defense systems, a security source told the Kyiv Independent.
Putin still seeks control over Ukraine despite US peace efforts, WP reports
Some officials believe that even if Russia agrees to a temporary truce, Moscow will use the pause to rearm, violate the agreement, and create provocations to blame on Ukraine.
Ukrainian drones strike Tuapse oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai, governor says
"The area of the fire is more than 1,000 square meters, and emergency services are working," Krasnodar Krai Governor Veniamin Kondratiev said.
Ukraine receives $1.7 billion from Canada under G7 loan covered by Russian assets
Ukraine has received the first tranche of 2.5 billion Canadian dollars (about $1.7 billion) from Ottawa under the G7's Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) initiative.
Kyiv Mayor Klitschko announces more dismissals of city officials amid corruption probe
The following officials are set to be dismissed: Ihor Dolinsky, director of the Kyiv Institute of Land Relations; Volodymyr Sharyi, director of the special housing fund; Viktor Pohrebnoi, director of the Financial Company Zhytloinvest; and Valentina Sviatina, deputy director of the Department of Urban Planning and Architecture, Klitschko said.
Putin aide claims NATO 'threatens' Russia in Baltic
Russian presidential aide Nikolai Patrushev accused the alliance, particularly the U.K., of provoking instability in the region.
Russia opposes temporary ceasefire, top Putin aide says
"We believe that our goal is a long-term peaceful settlement, and we are striving for that, a peaceful settlement that takes into account the legitimate interests of our country and our known concerns," said Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov.
Finland announces $217 million military aid package for Ukraine
Finnish Defense Minister Antti Hakkanen confirmed that the package includes artillery ammunition, citing Ukraine's urgent need for such supplies.
Rheinmetall prepared to supply arms for possible Ukraine peacekeeping mission
Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger said the company could provide "more than 2,000 items" for such a mission, including tanks, armored vehicles, electronic warfare systems, reconnaissance drones, and satellite technology for monitoring a potential ceasefire line.
Trump's envoy Witkoff reportedly lands in Moscow as US seeks Russian agreement on ceasefire
U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff’s visit comes as the U.S. seeks Russian approval for a proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, which Kyiv accepted during talks in Jeddah on March 11.
Russian diesel exports to Africa reportedly plummet amid Ukrainian drone strikes
Russian diesel exports to African countries nearly halved in February, dropping from 1.27 million tons in January to 684,000 tons, according to a report by the Center for Price Indices (CPI) reviewed by RBC.
French National Assembly backs resolution on seizing Russian assets
The resolution, which carries symbolic significance, urges the European Union, NATO, and allied nations to boost political, economic, and military aid for Ukraine.
Polish president urges US to deploy nuclear weapons in Poland
"The borders of NATO moved east in 1999, so 26 years later there should also be a shift of the NATO infrastructure east. For me, this is obvious," Polish President Andrzej Duda said.
Russia suspected of killing 5 Ukrainian POWs in Kursk Oblast
Ukrainian Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets referred to a video circulating on social media that purportedly shows unarmed Ukrainian soldiers killed after being captured by Russian troops.
Russia presents US with demands for possible Ukraine peace deal, Reuters reports
According to the sources, Russian and U.S. officials discussed these demands during face-to-face and virtual conversations over the past three weeks.
Ukraine's military 'preserving maximum of lives of our soldiers' in Kursk Oblast, Zelensky says
“The military command is doing what it should do, preserving the maximum lives of our soldiers,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said, urging a “sober” assessment of the battlefield situation.
Ukraine-US talks in Jeddah concerned potential territorial concessions, Rubio confirms
"Yeah, we’ve had conversations," U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said when asked about potential discussions regarding Ukraine ceding territory.
Northern Operational Command chief dismissed for unclear reasons
"I'm guessing, but I don't want to talk about it yet," Major General Dmytro Krasylnykov said when asked about the possible reasons for his removal.
Russian, US intelligence chiefs call to discuss 'reducing confrontation,' Russian media reports
According to Kommersant, the agencies agreed to maintain communication "to help ensure international stability and security, as well as to reduce confrontation."
EU retaliates against new US steel, aluminum tariffs
The move follows U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to impose 25% tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, reigniting trade tensions between Washington and Brussels.
Russia reportedly enters Ukraine-held Sudzha in Kursk Oblast; military hasn't confirmed
According to DeepState, Russian forces have entered the eastern part of Sudzha and are entrenching their positions.
Trump to invite Zelensky back to White House following Saudi talks
When asked if President Volodymyr Zelensky would be invited back to the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump responded, "Sure, absolutely."
Maxar reportedly restores Ukraine's access to high-resolution satellite imagery
Ukraine has relied on such imagery for defense and strategic planning, including tracking Russian troop movements, assessing battlefield conditions, and monitoring damage to Russian infrastructure.
Georgia's ex-President Saakashvili sentenced to 9 more years in prison on embezzlement charges
The judge found Former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili guilty of misappropriating 9 million lari (about $5.4 million at the time) from the state budget for personal expenses, including luxury hotels, cosmetic procedures, and designer clothing.
Ukraine, US to start discussing ceasefire details next week, Yermak says
"Next week, we have already agreed that at the technical expert level, the teams will start talking about all the details," Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak said.
Russia, China, Iran hold joint naval drills in Gulf of Oman
The exercises, named Maritime Security Belt 2025, were held near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route through which a fifth of the world’s traded crude oil passes.
White House lists Saudi talks with Ukraine, Russia in Trump's first 50 days achievements
"President Trump has brought Russia and Ukraine to the negotiating table through historic peace talks in Saudi Arabia in pursuit of peace," the official statement reads.
Editors' Picks
'Don't come, there's nothing good here' — Chinese soldiers warn against following Russian propaganda to fight in Ukraine
4 things you need to know about Victoria Spartz, the Ukrainian-born US lawmaker
'Putin is pure evil' — Trump's spiritual advisor on Russia's war against Ukraine
