Witkoff to meet Putin in Moscow, media reports
Steve Witkoff, Trump's special envoy to the Middle East, is expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin during his upcoming visit to Moscow, an unnamed source told Bloomberg on March 10.
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Moscow targeted by largest drone strike in war, over 330 UAVs downed across Russia, authorities claim
Russia's Defense Ministry claimed its forces had intercepted a massive strike of 337 Ukrainian drones across multiple regions, including 91 over Moscow Oblast, 126 over Kursk Oblast, 38 over Bryansk Oblast, and others over the Belgorod, Ryazan, Kaluga, Lipetsk, Oryol, Voronezh, and Nizhny Novgorod regions.
Over 30 nations to join Paris talks on Ukraine security
Representatives will meet in person and virtually on March 11, coinciding with a meeting between Ukrainian and U.S. officials on the same day in Saudi Arabia.
Zelensky apologized to Trump for Oval Office clash, Witkoff claims
Zelensky "apologized for that whole incident that happened in the Oval Office. I think that was an important step, Trump's special envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, said on March 10.
Lammy vows to unfreeze billions for Ukraine from Russian oligarch's Chelsea FC sale
"I’m frustrated that it hasn’t happened, is the truth — and that money needs to be distributed, it needs to be used," U.K. Foreign Minister David Lammy said on March 9.
US to assess if Ukraine ready for 'realistic peace' at upcoming meeting, Reuters reports
"If they are only interested in 2014 or 2022 borders, that tells you something," an unnamed U.S. official said.
JD Vance's cousin, former volunteer fighter in Ukraine, condemns VP's 'ambush' of Zelensky
"Being your family doesn't mean I'm going to accept you killing my comrades," Nate Vance, a volunteer who fought in Ukraine's Da Vinci Wolves battalion, told Le Figaro.
Republican senator says ditching Ukraine would 'be worse than Afghanistan,' touts new Russia sanctions pitch
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham added he will introduce legislation to sanction Russia's banking and energy sectors "next week" in a bid to bring Moscow to the negotiating table.
Starlink will 'never' shut off its terminals in Ukraine, Musk says
"To be extremely clear, no matter how much I disagree with the Ukraine policy, Starlink will never turn off its terminals," billionaire Elon Musk said in a post to his social media platform, X.
Drones target Bryansk Oblast in overnight attack
A military food ration factory in the town of Starodub was targeted in the overnight attack, local officials claimed.
Discussions with Trump team currently 'most intensive work to date,' Zelensky says
"The agenda is clear – peace as soon as possible, security as reliable as possible. Ukraine is committed to the most constructive approach," Zelensky said on March 7.
Putin might consider conditional truce in Ukraine, Bloomberg reports
The Kremlin insists on organizing the framework of a pottential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. This includes deciding what countries would take part in a peacekeeping force, a person familiar with the issue told Bloomberg.
Voice of America correspondent Ostap Yarysh fired following DOGE review
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion began, Ostap Yarysh, who joined VOA's Ukrainian service in 2019, has focused on covering U.S. military assistance to Ukraine.
Polish official warns of international crisis if US cuts Ukraine from Starlink
"I cannot imagine a situation in which a business relation between Poland and a U.S. company would be suddenly interrupted," Polish Deputy Prime Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski said.
Canada ready to join Ukraine peacekeeping mission with US backing, defense minister says
"We've strongly indicated we're willing to be a part of that, but I still believe it is going to require security guarantees from the United States," Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair said on March 5.
EU prepares for new wave of Ukrainian refugees amid Trump uncertainty, Politico reports
EU officials are discussing a unified response in the event of another large influx of refugees from Ukraine amid U.S. policy shifts.
'Anora,' film with former Russian propaganda actor, wins 5 Academy Awards
The movie won Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Actress (Mikey Madison), Best Director (Sean Baker), Best Editing, and Best Original Screenplay (Sean Baker).
Americans split on Ukraine, CBS News poll finds
52% of respondents said they backed Ukraine in its fight against Russia. 44% of respondents said they were neutral. Only 4% of respondents back Russia.
No consensus among EU states on giving frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, Tusk says
"There are fears of negative consequences for the euro and the banking system," Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on March 2.
Don't 'give Russia what they want' — Kallas decries taking NATO membership off the table for Ukraine
"Consider here in America that after 9/11 you would have sat down with Osama bin Laden and said, 'OK, what else do you want?' I mean, it's unimaginable," Kallas said.
Trump eyeing Russian minerals after war ends, US official says
The Trump administration is open to expanding economic cooperation with Russia to obtain minerals once a peace deal is reached between Russia and Ukraine.
Turkish imports of Russian oil drop nearly fourfold after new sanctions
Turkish imports of Russian oil plummeted in February in response to sweeping sanctions the U.S. and U.K. imposed on Russia's oil sector in January.
2 killed, 6 injured in Russian attacks on Sumy Oblast
Two people were killed, and six have been injured in Russian aerial attacks on Sumy Oblast on Feb. 24.
'Peace must not mean a surrender of Ukraine,' Macron says following Trump visit
French President Emmanuel Macron on Feb. 24 called for a long-lasting peace in Ukraine that would not mean a "surrender of Ukraine."
Ukraine, Russia reach a deal to evacuate Kursk Oblast residents, Russian official claims
Ukraine and Russia have agreed to evacuate residents of Kursk Oblast through Belarus to other regions of the country, a Russian official claimed on Feb. 24.
Trump refuses to label Putin a dictator
"I don't use those words lightly... I think we're going to see how it all works out," U.S. President Donald Trump said on Feb. 24 when asked if he would call Vladimir Putin a dictator the same way he labeled President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Austria offers to host Ukraine peace negotiations, ambassador says
Europe must participate in potential peace talks "not only because we are the biggest donors but because Ukraine is a European country fighting for our values and freedom," Austrian Ambassador to Ukraine Arad Benko said.
One person killed in drone attack on Kyiv Oblast, warehouse on fire
A 60-year-old man was killed at a railway crossing in Kyiv Oblast, amid a Russian drone attack on the region, the Kyiv Oblast Military Administration reported.
Bulgarian parliament votes against deploying troops to Ukraine
The Bulgarian parliament voted overwhelmingly in favor of a non-binding declaration on Feb. 21 that would seek to halt any deployment of military forces to Ukraine.
Ukrainian, US officials negotiated throughout the night amid minerals deal dispute, Axios reports
Ukrainian and U.S. officials negotiated a mineral deal all night into the morning on Feb. 21 amid a rift between the two nations over the agreement, Axios reported.
Europe needs 'massive defense plan,' US 'can't be weak' with Putin, Macron says
Europe is not likely to form a common army, Macron clarified, but can work to create joint defense capabilities and autonomy from the U.S.
Tusk proposes 3-point plan to strengthen Ukraine, European security
The EU must fund Ukraine with frozen Russian assets, strengthen borders, and boost defense spending, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Feb. 20.
