Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia kills 2, injures 8
Russia attacked the city of Zaporizhzhia on the evening of March 21, killing two people, including a 20-year-old woman, regional governor Ivan Fedorov reported.
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Ukraine war latest: Kavkazskaya oil facility still burning; Ukraine returns over 4,000 POWs from Russian captivity since 2022
Key developments on March 21: * Zelensky, Pavel meet in Kyiv to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine * Ukraine has brought back over 4,000 prisoners of war from Russian captivity since start of full-scale invasion, Zelensky says * Russia's Kavkazskaya oil facility still burning after two days, more explosions reported * Ukraine accuses
As Ukraine peace talks continue, pro-Russians in Europe are demonstrating to ‘stop Zelensky’
On a Sunday afternoon in mid-February, a small but politically charged event took place in the heart of Amsterdam. A group of eight people gathered for a photo-op protest on the city’s Dam Square holding placards that called for an end to Western arms deliveries to Ukraine and the
Ukraine has brought back over 4,000 prisoners of war from Russian captivity since start of full-scale invasion, Zelensky says
"Now, when we talk to the American side and our other partners about how to end the war, we talk about the release of prisoners as one of the first steps," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Zelensky, Pavel meet in Kyiv to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the war with Russia and European efforts to provide security guarantees for Ukraine during the meeting with his Czech counterpart Petr Pavel in Kyiv on March 21.
‘Match made in heaven’ — Why the US will fail to drive a wedge between Russia, China
It's no secret that U.S. officials have been trying to drive a wedge between Russia and its key ally, China. Former United States Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg was among the government officials who made the intention public, saying that the U.S. would try to
Trump says 'dividing up lands' within negotiations between Russia, Ukraine 'is being negotiated as we speak'
"Pretty soon, we'll have a full ceasefire, and then we're going to have a contract," U.S. President Donald Trump said during a press briefing, adding that the future deal includes "dividing up the lands."
Lithuania ready to deploy troops as part of post-ceasefire mission to Ukraine, Nauseda says
"My country is ready to provide the necessary support," Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda told Bloomberg Television.
Ukraine won't interact with Russia during talks in Saudi Arabia on March 24, Foreign Ministry says
Ukraine does not know what format the U.S. will use to negotiate with Russia in Riyadh, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said.
2 Russian officers allegedly killed in car bombing in occupied Skadovsk
A car with two Russian officers exploded on March 20 in the Russian-occupied town of Skadovsk in Kherson Oblast, Ukrainian military intelligence (HUR) said on March 21.
Putin's occupied territories deportation decree 'part of genocide policy,' Ukraine says
According to President Vladimir Putin's decree, Ukrainian citizens residing in Russia and occupied Ukrainian territories must leave by Sept. 10 or "regulate their legal status."
Macron considers UN peacekeeping mission for Ukraine in case of peace deal, Telegraph reports
The proposal follows ongoing efforts by a "coalition of the willing" led by the U.K. and France, which aims to provide security guarantees to Ukraine.
Putin's suspension of strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure still in effect, Kremlin says
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Russia has only suspended strikes on energy infrastructure while continuing to target other facilities.
2 killed, 21 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past day
Ukraine’s Air Force intercepted 114 of 214 Russian drones launched overnight, including Shahed-type attack drones.
Czech President Petr Pavel arrives in Kyiv after drone attack in Odesa
During his visit to Odesa on March 20, Russia launched three groups of Shahed-type drones at the city.
Russia's Shoigu arrives in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un
"After he arrives in Pyongyang, Shoigu is scheduled to meet with Kim Jong Un and other North Korean officials," Russian state media reported.
Ukraine accuses Russia of false flag attack on Sudzha gas metering station in Kursk Oblast
Russian media claimed that Ukrainian forces had struck the key gas transit facility, which plays a crucial role in Russian gas exports to Europe.
Russia hits Odesa with drones during visit of Czech President Petr Pavel
"I arrived in Odesa, Ukraine, which has been resisting Russian aggression since the beginning of the war," Czech President Petr Pavel said.
UK discussing deploying fighter jets to Ukraine under potential peace deal, Telegraph reports
The RAF could reportedly deploy either Typhoon or U.S.-made F-35 fighter jets to conduct air patrols, given their advanced air-to-air capabilities.
General Staff: Russia has lost 900,800 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,330 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
'Putin will breach' peace deal without security guarantees, Starmer says
"We know that because it's happened before, and I am absolutely clear in my mind that it will happen again," U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said at a meeting of military planners from 31 countries.
US to sign minerals deal with Ukraine with Ukraine 'very shortly,' Trump says
"And one of the things we are doing is signing a deal very shortly with respect to rare earths with Ukraine," Trump announced after signing an executive order to ramp up domestic minerals production.
European leaders, Zelensky to meet in Paris next week to discuss Ukraine peace plan
French President Emmanuel Macron will host European leaders, including President Volodymyr Zelensky, in Paris on March 27 to discuss the peace process in Ukraine.
US to hold indirect talks in Saudi Arabia with Russian and Ukrainian representatives, Kellogg says
The U.S. plans to hold indirect talks between Russia and Ukraine in Saudi Arabia to understand each side's conditions, Special Envoy to Ukraine Keith Kellogg announced on March 20.
Italy and Ukraine partner on $11.9 million project to strengthen agriculture sector and food security in Odesa Oblast
Italy signed an agreement with Ukraine to launch the 11 million euro ($11.9 million) Pro.UKR project, aimed at promoting sustainable agricultural development and food security in Odesa Oblast, Agriculture Minister Vitaliy Koval reported on March 19.
EU considers cutting Ukrainian sugar imports after price drop, Reuters reports
The European Commission is contemplating significant cuts to Ukrainian sugar imports after complaints from EU producers about plummeting sugar prices, Reuters reported on March 20, citing information from three sources.
Ukraine war latest: Russia's Engels air base ablaze after Ukrainian drone strike, Kyiv says
Key developments on March 20: * Russia's Engels air base ablaze after Ukrainian drone strike, Kyiv says * Ukraine, US to hold talks in Saudi Arabia on March 24 * Putin orders Ukrainians 'without legal status' to leave Russia, occupied territories by Sept. 10 * $5.4 billion on ammunition for Ukraine 'realistic' goal,
Ukrainian author Oksana Zabuzhko on why Ukrainians ‘don’t have to respect Pushkin’
Over the past three years of full-scale war, Ukraine’s cultural figures have shifted from focusing solely on their craft to becoming diplomats, advocating for their culture abroad as the Russian army continues its relentless attempt to destroy it. At the same time, within Ukraine itself, a resurgence of national
EU should keep frozen Russian assets until reparations paid even if US returns funds, commissioner says
"G7 decision that those assets are not going back to Russia unless Russia pays for its damages is something which is already decided. And it's important to stick with this decision," EU Economy and Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said.
2 injured after attempted terrorist attack in Ukraine's west, SBU says
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) launched an investigation into an attempted terrorist attack after an explosion in downtown Rivne in Ukraine's west on March 20, the SBU said.
Ukraine 'destroys' Russian command post in Belgorod Oblast, military claims
According to the Ukrainian military, Russia used the command post to plan and conduct combat operations against Ukrainian soldiers in Sumy Oblast.
Trump didn't mention Russian-occupied Crimea during recent talks, Zelensky says
President Volodymyr Zelensky's statement comes days after reports that the Trump administration was considering recognizing Crimea as Russian territory as part of a broader deal to end Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine.
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