'Nobody has been tougher on Russia,' Trump says
"I think I've been very tough to Russia. Tougher than anybody's ever been to Russia, if you think about it," Trump told the right-wing media outlet Fox News in an interview on March 9.
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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.
Zelensky not grateful for US aid, Trump claims
President Volodymyr Zelensky "took money out of this country under Biden like candy from a baby," U.S. President Donald Trump said in an interview with Fox News on March 9.
Ukrainian high jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh wins gold at European Athletics Indoor Championships
Ukrainian high jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh claimed the gold medal at the European Athletics Indoor Championships in Apeldoorn, Netherlands, on March 9.
Ukraine war latest: Trump won't resume Ukraine military aid after signing minerals deal; Kursk situation 'difficult but under control'
Key developments on March 8-9: * Trump won't resume Ukraine military aid after signing minerals deal, NBC News reports * Ukraine releases video of Russian attack via gas pipeline in Kursk Oblast * Ukrainian drone reportedly attacks oil depot in Russia's Chuvashia for first time * France to provide $211 million in military aid
Poland will seek alternatives if Musk cuts Ukraine's Starlink access, Sikorski says
"The ethics of threatening the victim of aggression apart, if SpaceX proves to be an unreliable provider we will be forced to look for other suppliers," Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski wrote.
Trump won't resume Ukraine military aid after signing minerals deal, NBC News reports
U.S. President Donald Trump wants to see a change in President Volodymyr Zelensky's stance toward peace talks with Russia and a willingness to make concessions such as giving up occupied territories to Russia, sources told NBC News.
Trump's betrayal and Europe's response | Ukraine This Week
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration halted U.S. military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine as Europe prepares a post-America defense strategy.
Russia launched nearly 1,200 bombs, 870 drones, over 80 missiles against Ukraine this week, Zelensky says
The weapons that Russia used against Ukraine this week contained more than 82,000 foreign components, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Ukraine releases video of Russian attack via gas pipeline in Kursk Oblast
"At present, Russian special forces are being detected, blocked and destroyed. Enemy losses in the Sudzha area are very heavy," the General Staff claimed on the evening of March 8.
Ukrainian front line 'would collapse' if Starlink is turned off, Musk claims
"My Starlink system is the backbone of the Ukrainian army. Their entire front line would collapse if I turned it off," tech billionaire Elon Musk claimed on X.
Ukrainian drone reportedly attacks oil depot in Russia's Chuvashia for first time
The Burevestnik oil depot lies over 900 kilometers (559 miles) from the Ukrainian border.
Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 6, injure 34 over past day
Ukrainian forces downed 73 out of the 119 drones, including Shahed-type attack drones, launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported.
General Staff: Russia has lost 885,130 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,180 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Ukrainian partisans sabotage railway line in occupied Crimea, group claims
The Atesh partisan group sabotaged a railway line linking parts of occupied Crimea with the front line in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, disrupting Russian supply lines, the group claimed via Telegram on March 9.
Australia considering joining 'coalition of the willing' for Ukraine amid talks with Starmer
Australia is considering joining the European-led coalition of the willing to support a lasting ceasefire in Ukraine, a statement issued by U.K. Prime Minister Keir Stamer's office read on March 8.
France to provide $211 million in military aid to Ukraine backed by frozen Russian assets
France will provide Ukraine with 195 million euros ($211 million) in military aid using the interest accrued from frozen Russian assets, French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu told La Tribune in an interview published March 8.
Large fire affecting critical infrastructure reported in Zaporizhzhia Oblast following Russian drone attack
A large fire erupted at a critical infrastructure facility in Zaporizhzhia Oblast following a Russian drone attack, regional Governor Ivan Federov said on March 8.
Sweden to allocate $2.2 million in support of Ukrainian women
Sweden will provide over $2 million (22.5 million Swedish kronor) to support Ukrainian women, the Swedish Embassy in Ukraine announced on March 8.
Russian troops reportedly attack Sudzha in Kursk Oblast as Ukraine's logistical routes are cut off
Butusov wrote on Facebook on March 8 that Russian troops had used a gas pipeline to approach Ukrainian positions in Sudzha in Kursk Oblast. He added that the troops are being "liquidated."
Zelensky names delegation for meeting with US in Saudi Arabia
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced his delegation to represent Ukraine in upcoming talks with the U.S. in Saudi Arabia on March 8.
'Miniature universes:' The personal spaces of women at war (Photos)
War has long been framed as the domain of men, reinforced by language, imagery, and tradition. But after Russia invaded Ukraine’s Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts in 2014, Ukrainian women took up arms, proving that in the fight for national sovereignty, it is not gender but loyalty to one’s
Ukrainian drones attacked Russian oil refinery in Leningrad Oblast, military intelligence source says
Drones attacked an oil refinery in Russia's Leningrad Oblast overnight on March 8 in an operation carried out by Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR), a HUR source told the Kyiv Independent.
‘Transformations after victory would be too late’ — An interview with Ukraine’s social policy minister
Since Russia began its full-scale invasion more than three years ago, the demands on social services have multiplied. Millions are internally displaced, the number of people with disabilities has risen by 10%, and more than 13,000 children have been orphaned. Populations who were already vulnerable are often hit harder
Ukraine considers Kursk withdrawal amid fears of encirclement of 10,000 troops, Telegraph reports
Ukraine's forces are considering a withdrawal from Kursk, with 10,000 Ukrainian troops at risk of encirclement after Russia broke through key defense lines and disrupted supply chains, The Telegraph reported on March 8.
Russian drone strike kills 3 civilians, injures 7 in Kharkiv Oblast
A Russian drone strike on a meat processing plant in Kharkiv Oblast killed three civilians and injured seven others, Governor Oleh Syniehubov said on March 8.
US shares intelligence with Ukraine for defense, not for attacks on Russian troops, CNN reports
The U.S. continues to share some intelligence with Ukraine to assist with defense operations, but not for attacks on Russian troops, CNN reported on March 7, citing two anonymous defense officials.
General Staff: Russia has lost 883,950 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Russia has lost 883,950 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces reported on March 8.
Russian national who killed two Ukrainian soldiers in Germany sentenced to life imprisonment
A 58-year-old Russian national has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a Munich court for murdering two Ukrainian soldiers in Germany last year, German television news channel N-Tv reported on March 7.
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.
Russian attack on Dobropillia in Donetsk Oblast kills 11, injures 50 as region declares day of mourning
Russian forces launched multiple strikes on Dobropillia late on March 7, damaging at least four apartment buildings.
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.
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