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1:48 AM

Kadyrov says he's near Kyiv.

A video published by Chechen TV channel Grozny on March 13 supposedly shows Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov speaking with Chechen fighters about an attack that they say took place near the Ukrainian capital. In a Telegram post, Kadyrov claimed he was approaching Kyiv.

1:35 AM

UK: Russia cut off Ukraine from international maritime trade.

The U.K. Ministry of Defense stated that the Russian fleet established a blockade of Ukraine's Black Sea ports.

12:38 AM

Zelensky warns NATO that 'it's a matter of time' before Russia attacks their members.

In a recent video address, President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had warned NATO that without preventive sanctions, Russia would begin a war, and that Moscow would use Nord Stream 2 as a weapon. "Now it's obvious," he said. "Now I repeat again: If you do not close our sky, it is only a matter of time before Russian missiles fall on your territory, on NATO territory, on the homes of NATO citizens."

12:22 AM

Britain welcomes Ukrainian children battling cancer, their families.

U.K. Health Secretary Sajid David said that 21 children and their families arrived in London on March 13 and will receive appropriate medical care.

12:06 AM

Ukraine evacuates more than 5,550 civilians on March 13.

The besieged city of Mariupol seen as the most urgent for evacuation was not mentioned in the list of nine humanitarian corridors that worked out today. Some 3,950 out of the total number were evacuated from towns and cities near Kyiv, Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said.

11:54 PM

UK actor Benedict Cumberbatch wants to house Ukrainian refugees.

Cumberbatch told Sky News that he hoped to participate in the new "Homes for Ukraine" program that offers accommodation for Ukrainian refugees. "Everyone needs to do as much as they can," he said.

11:37 PM

Danilov: Russia plans to land troops in Odesa Oblast but Ukraine is ready.

The Russian military planned to do this several days ago but the weather persuaded them against it and they went to Russian-occupied Crimea, Oleksiy Danilov, secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, said. They are coming back, but Ukrainian soldiers are on alert, he added.

11:31 PM

EU's next round of sanctions may target Russian businesspeople, propagandists.

Oligarch Roman Abramovich is among the intended targets, according to a draft seen by the Financial Times. The package also includes sanctions against Kremlin-owned enterprises and a prohibition on new investments in the Russian energy sector. The final text is expected to be adopted on March 14, according to the FT.

11:01 PM

Republican senior senator calls for no-fly zone over Ukraine.

While visiting Ukrainian refugees in Poland, Rob Portman of Ohio urged the U.S. and NATO to close the sky over Ukraine contrary to Washington's intelligence community worries that such a move would risk an escalation of the conflict. "I don’t understand why we’re not doing it," he said.

10:32 PM

Russian forces completely destroy 7 hospitals, damage additional 104.

Moscow's troops have also killed 6 medical personnel while severely injuring 12 more since the start of the all-out war, Health Minister Viktor Lyashko said.

10:24 PM

At least 756 anti-war protestors detained in Russia on March 13.

Independent monitoring group OVD-Info said police had arrested protestors in 37 Russian cities during demonstrations, with half of them in Moscow. CNN reported that journalists are among those detained.

9:50 PM

Russia counts on sanctions help from China.

Despite the U.S. warning Beijing against helping Moscow to evade sanctions over Ukraine, Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said his country is banking on that lifeline to withstand unprecedented Western sanctions. He noted that the sanctions had deprived Moscow of access to $300 billion of $640 billion in gold and foreign exchange reserves, and added that the West is exerting pressure on China to shut off more.

9:33 PM

Sullivan: China to face consequences if it helps Russia evade sanctions.

U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, who is due to meet with China's top diplomat Yang Jiechi in Rome on March 14, said Washington is closely monitoring Beijing's moves to economically support Moscow and would "absolutely" impose consequences if needed.

9:29 PM

Ukraine denies Russia's claim that it has killed 180 'foreign mercenaries' in Lviv Oblast.

Ukraine's Defense Ministry spokesperson Markiyan Lubkivsky told CNN that it's "pure Russian propaganda" and there were no foreign citizens among the 35 people killed in the missile attack on the military training ground in western Ukraine on March 13.

8:48 PM

Instagram users in Russia are told service will cease from midnight.

An email message from the state communications regulator advised users to move their photos and videos from Instagram before it was shut down while adding that they can switch to Russia's own "competitive internet platforms."

8:45 PM

Pope Francis issues toughest condemnation yet of Russia's war.

Without using the word "Russia" in his comments, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church said that the "unacceptable armed aggression" and "massacre" must stop. "Faced with the barbarity of killing of children, of innocents and unarmed civilians, no strategic reasons can hold up," he told 25,000 people in Vatican's St. Peter's Square during his Sunday blessing.

8:15 PM

Mykolaiv zoo asks public to buy tickets to save animals from starvation.

The southern city has been under attack for days. The struggling zoo, which has been shut down, is asking the public to donate by buying tickets online.

7:48 PM

Power supply restored at Chornobyl.

The national grid operator Ukrenergo was able to restore power in Chornobyl’s nuclear power plant, which was captured by Russian occupiers earlier. The critical cooling system will operate normally again, according to Deputy Energy Minister Herman Galushchenko.

7:19 PM

Ukraine seizes 23 trucks belonging to Russian, Belarusian companies.

The local government said the trucks were nationalised in Volyn Oblast. Five of them were allocated to the State Border Guard, five to Ukraine's military, and the rest will be used to transport humanitarian aid to Ukraine.

7:08 PM

Russia claims it killed 180 'foreign mercenaries' in missile strike on military training center in western Ukraine.

Russian government added that it plans to continue killing foreign nationals in Ukraine, whom it considers mercenaries. The airstrike on the night of March 13 on Yavoriv military training ground in Lviv Oblast killed 35 people and injured 134, according to the Ukrainian authorities.

6:50 PM

Between 20,000 and 30,000 people rally in support of Ukraine in Berlin.

The column of protesters demanding that Russia stops the war walked through the center of the German capital on March 13.

6:00 PM

Journalists forbidden from entering Irpin after Russians kill US reporter on March 13.

Irpin Mayor Oleksandr Markushyn said the measure was put in place to protect journalists and Ukrainian soldiers alike. The ban was put in place after Russian invaders killed U.S. journalist Brent Renaud and wounded his colleague Juan Arredondo on March 13 in Irpin, the satellite city outside of Kyiv.

5:36 PM

Mariupol city council: Death toll of civilians rises to 2,187.

Russia bombed Mariupol, a besieged southeastern port city in Donetsk Oblast, at least 22 times in the last 24 hours, according to the city council. About 400,000 residents are stuck in the city, as Russia continues to block evacuation from Mariupol.

5:31 PM

Russian forces strike at a school in Mykolaiv Oblast.

Lifesavers are countering the fire and rescuing people who appeared to be under the debris of concrete due to the shelling, Mykolaiv Oblast Governor Vitaliy Kim said. No casualties have been reported yet.

5:01 PM

Russia's Finance Minister: Nearly half of Russia's reserves frozen by sanctions.

Anton Siluanov said that $300 billion out of Russia's $640 billion reserves have been frozen, Russian media Meduza reported. Russia is facing issues with debt repayment and will pay its debts in rubles to "unfriendly countries," Siluanov said.

4:28 PM

WP: White House briefs TikTok influencers about Russia's war in Ukraine.

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki gave key information about Russia's invasion of Ukraine to 30 TikTok stars on March 10, according to the Washington Post. "The White House has been closely watching TikTok’s rise as a dominant news source, leading to its decision to approach a select group of the platform’s most influential names," the publication writes.

4:06 PM

Defense Ministry: Number of Russian casualties hasn't changed for days due to slower offensive.

The official data showing over 12,000 Russian troops killed hasn't changed since March 8 because of decreased confrontation on the ground, according to Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Malyar. She added that collecting exact numbers is difficult and is "not the main priority."

3:40 PM

Ukrainian General Staff: Russia is bringing fighters from Syria, Serbia, Nagorno-Karabakh to replenish troops in Ukraine.

Russia is regrouping its troops for an offensive, Ukraine's General Staff said on March 13.

3:27 PM

Thousands rally against Russian occupation in Kherson.

Russian troops fired at the crowd with rubber bullets, according to local journalist Kostiantyn Ryzhenko and Ukrainska Pravda. Residents have repeatedly protested against occupation in Kherson, a regional capital in southern Ukraine, ever since Russian forces took control of the city on March 5.

3:10 PM

Russian occupiers kill New York Times contributor in Irpin.

According to Andriy Nebytov, the head of the Kyiv Oblast police, video journalist Brent Renaud was killed on March 13 in Irpin, a satellite city outside of Kyiv that has been a hot spot of Russia's war. Renaud was not on the NYT's assignment in Ukraine. Two other journalists were wounded in Irpin and hospitalized.

2:48 PM

Fourth round of Ukraine-Russia peace talks may be held on March 14-15.

Mykhailo Podoliak, advisor to the head of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s administration, announced the news. Delegations from Ukraine and Russia have already met three times in Belarus but with no significant results.

2:14 PM

Duda: Russia's possible use of chemical weapons on Ukraine could be a ‘game-changer’ for NATO.

Polish President Andrzej Duda said in an interview with BBC on March 13 that Russia using chemical weapons or any weapons of mass destruction could be a “game-changer” and could make NATO think seriously about how to respond.

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10:45 AM

After airport chaos, tanker blast, Putin fires Russian transport minister.

The dismissal comes amid a series of high-profile disruptions to Russia's aviation and shipping sectors.

10:36 AM

As Ukraine awaits stalled US weapons, Trump says he's 'helping a lot' in war with Russia.

"I am helping Ukraine. I'm helping it a lot," U.S. President Donald Trump said when asked in Washington why the U.S. does not support Ukraine as strongly as it supports Israel.

9:12 AM

Trump threatens 10% tariff on countries backing BRICS 'anti-American policy'.

"There will be no exceptions to this policy," U.S. President Donald Trump said.

8:13 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,027,540 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022.

The number includes 1,100 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

7:52 AM

Trump slams Musk’s third party plan as ‘ridiculous,’ calls Musk ‘train wreck’.

U.S. President Donald Trump commented on tech billionaire Elon Musk’s plan to create a new political party, calling it “ridiculous” and warning that third-party movements have historically failed in the United States.

5:47 AM

BRICS summit statement condemns attacks on Russian railways, avoids urging Russia to cease war efforts in Ukraine.

BRICS summit participants condemned recent attacks on Russia’s railway infrastructure, according to a joint declaration on July 6 from Rio de Janeiro.

2:51 AM

Lavrov meets Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi at BRICS summit, reiterates Russia's offer to mediate disputes over nuclear program.

Russia reiterated its offer to mediate the conflict over Iran’s nuclear program during a meeting between Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Iranian counterpart at the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Reuters reported on July 6.

10:49 PM

Moldova's pro-Russian political bloc to participate in upcoming elections.

Ilan Shor, an exiled pro-Kremlin oligarch, established the Victory bloc in August 2024. "Our main goal in these elections is to overthrow the fascist regime and hold early democratic elections within the next six months," Shor said on July 6.

10:06 PM

Zelensky's top adviser behind bid to replace prime minister, spy chief, sources tell Economist.

According to anonymous officials, Andriy Yermak was also a driving force behind the recent corruption probe into Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Chernyshov.

5:34 AM

(Updated: July 6, 2025 8:49 pm)

Russian airports cancel nearly 300 flights amid drone attacks on Russia.

Rosaviatsia reported on the evening of July 6 that 287 flights had been grounded across three major airports: Moscow's Sheremetyevo, St. Petersburg's Pulkovo, and Strigino Airport in Nizhny Novgorod.

8:12 PM

Explosion damages tanker in Russian port, marking 6th mysterious blast this year.

An explosion "of an unknown nature" aboard the Eco Wizard tanker in Russia's Ust-Luga port near St. Petersburg caused an ammonia leak on July 6.

7:22 PM

Ukraine imposes sanctions on Russian financial, cryptocurrency schemes.

Restrictions were imposed on 60 legal entities and 73 Russian citizens.

6:59 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: Drones attack Russia's Black Sea Fleet; Russian pipelines explode in country's Far East, HUR says

6:36 PM

'Evacuate to safer regions!' — Russian attacks kill 5, injure 1 in Donetsk Oblast.

Russia attacked the front-line towns of Kostiantynivka and Druzhkivka on July 6, killing civilians and damaging homes and infrastructure. Governor Vadim Filashkin urged remaining residents to evacuate.

6:20 PM

Death toll in Russia's July 3 attack on Poltava rises to 3.

The attack, which occurred at around 9 a.m., injured 59 people, sparked fires, and damaged civilian infrastructure.

6:17 PM

Bus сarrying Ukrainian сhildren сrashes in Hungary, 21 injured.

Four victims are reported to be in serious condition, including two teenagers (ages 14 and 18) and two seniors (ages 67 and 71). The bus was carrying a children's ensemble from Lviv to a dance festival in Ohrid.

5:14 PM

Drones reportedly attack Russia's Black Sea fleet.

The media outlet also published footage purportedly showing a burning maritime drone that was allegedly shot down during the attack.

4:07 PM

German lawmakers call on Merz to increase aid to Ukraine, Bild reports.

The signatories emphasized the need to strengthen Ukraine's air defense systems urgently.

2:25 PM

China may ask Russia to attack NATO if Taiwan is invaded, Rutte says.

Fears of escalating Chinese military intervention in Taiwan have risen sharply since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

10:59 AM

(Updated: July 6, 2025 1:36 pm)

Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 6, injure 25 over past day.

Russian forces launched four S-300 anti-aircraft missiles and 157 Shahed drones against Ukraine overnight, according to Ukraine's Air Force.

12:46 PM

Yerevan denies Ukraine's report on Russia increasing military footprint in Armenia.

The news comes amid a major deterioration in Russian-Azerbaijani relations after a deadly June 27 operation in Russia's Yekaterinburg, where Russian security forces killed two Azerbaijani nationals.

9:16 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,026,440 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022.

The number includes 1,180 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

9:09 PM

(Updated: July 6, 2025 8:26 am)

Pipelines supplying Russian military explode in Russia's Far East, HUR source says.

Explosions near Russia's Vladivostok damaged a gas pipeline and destroyed a water pipeline that supplied military facilities in the area, an unnamed intelligence source told the Kyiv Independent on July 5.

6:58 AM

Musk launches 'America Party' following public feud with Trump.

The announcement came a day after Trump signed his sweeping tax cut and spending bill into law, a legislative act that Musk has fiercely opposed.

4:17 AM

Rutte praises Trump in a NYT interview while warning of Russia's rising threat to NATO.

"Russia is reconstituting itself at a pace and a speed which is unparalleled in recent history," NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said, adding that "...they are now producing three times as much ammunition in three months as the whole of NATO is doing in a year."

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