Ukraine strips Iranian ambassador of title amid provision of drones to Russia

5:10 AM

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.

4:51 AM

'Stop being Putin's ho' — US congresswoman lambasts Trump speech.

Trump "is out here really doing the bidding of Russia in a way we've never seen an American president do," U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett said in response to Trump's congressional address.

2:00 AM

Netherlands to provide Ukraine with $3.8 billion in support in 2026.

The Netherlands will provide Ukraine with 3.5 billion euros ($3.8 billion) in combined government support in 2026, Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof announced on March 5.

11:43 PM  (Updated:  March 6, 2025 12:51 am)

Russian missile attack on hotel in Kryvyi Rih kills 2, injures 28, including child.

Russian forces struck a hotel in Kryvyi Rih with a missile on March 5, killing two people and injuring 28, the State Emergency Service of Ukraine reported.

12:34 AM

US Supreme Court rules judge can force Trump administration to un-freeze remaining foreign aid funding.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on March 5 the Trump administration must adhere to a lower court ruling that the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) restart payments worth nearly $2 billion for the remaining USAID projects.

11:06 PM

Macron open to extending France's nuclear protection to European allies amid threat from Russia.

"I have decided to start strategic discussions on the defense of the entire continent with our nuclear weapons. The decision will depend on the heads and commanders-in-chief of European countries," French President Emmanuel Macron said on March 5.

11:00 PM

Media

How US right-wing podcasters shape pro-Russia, anti-Ukraine sentiments in America

3:41 PM  (Updated:  March 5, 2025 10:21 pm)

Trump may resume Ukraine aid after further progress toward peace, White House says.

U.S. President Donald Trump may lift restrictions on military support for Ukraine once peace talks are arranged and further steps toward confidence-building, White House national security adviser Mike Waltz said on March 5.

10:01 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: US halts intelligence sharing with Ukraine, CIA director confirms

9:58 PM

France, UK to finalize peace plan with Ukraine 'in days,' set to present to US, Reuters reports.

"We're looking at putting this plan together in days and not weeks," a senior European diplomat told Reuters.

9:40 PM

War analysis

Trump's alignment with Russia derails Europe's push for a peacekeeping force in Ukraine

9:15 PM

Sanctions against Russia

Trump lifting US sanctions on Russia — a ‘huge win’ for Putin, ‘chaos’ for global economy

9:10 PM

Trump & Ukraine

Russia, China 'salivating' as Trump's Ukraine peace plan unfolds, experts say

8:37 PM

Ukraine, US delegations to meet 'soon' for negotiations, Zelensky's top aide says.

Ukrainian and American delegations will meet "soon" for peace talks, President Volodymyr Zelensky's Chief of Staff Andriy Yermak said on March 5, following discussions with U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz.

7:52 PM

Ukraine Reforms Tracker Weekly — Issue 16

7:46 PM

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.

7:10 PM

Zelensky to take part in special European Council meeting on March 6.

President Volodymyr Zelensky will take part in a special meeting of the European Council on March 6, a senior EU official confirmed to the Kyiv Independent.

7:02 PM

Ukraine Business Roundup — Dark days for Ukraine

5:58 PM

Video

How Trump’s Ukraine peace plan could backfire.

U.S. President Donald Trump entered the White House promising to bring a swift end to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and his first few weeks in office have proven he’s determined to follow through. While his endeavour to fulfil a campaign promise in itself is not too surprising, the way he is approaching the issue has stunned not only Ukraine, but also the U.S.’s long-term global allies, who are now scrambling to adjust to a world in which Washington cannot be viewed as a reliable security partner. The Kyiv Independent spoke to George Barros, Russia team lead at the Institute for the Study of War, who explains why America’s global adversaries will be “salivating” at what is currently unfolding on the global stage.

5:56 PM

70% of Americans say Ukraine is not to blame for war with Russia, poll shows.

According to the survey, 70% of adults surveyed disagreed with the statement "Ukraine is more to blame for starting the war." Seven percent agreed.

2:26 PM  (Updated:  March 5, 2025 5:10 pm)

US halts intelligence sharing with Ukraine, CIA director confirms.

The U.S. has halted intelligence sharing with Kyiv, threatening Ukraine's ability to strike Russian targets amid the full-scale war, CIA Director John Ratcliffe confirmed to Fox Business on March 5.

9:59 AM  (Updated:  March 5, 2025 4:07 pm)

Updated: France denies plans for Macron's visit to Washington with Zelensky, Starmer.

President Volodymyr Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron, and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer might visit Washington as early as next week to present a "united front" on peace in Ukraine, the British tabloid Daily Mail reported on March 5, citing diplomatic sources.

3:50 PM

Drone coalition mobilizes over $2 billion to boost Ukraine's defense, ministry says.

An allied initiative, co-headed by the U.K. and Latvia, was launched in January 2024.

3:23 PM

Russia jails British volunteer fighting for Ukraine for 19 years.

The court sentenced Anderson on "terrorism" and "mercenarism" charges. Russia often portrays foreign volunteers fighting for Ukraine as "mercenaries" and claims they are not entitled to protection as prisoners of war.

3:12 PM

Ukraine destroys Russian long-range surveillance system, shows combat footage.

Ukrainian forces carried out the strike with drones, according to the statement.