Survivors of Russian torture chamber in Kherson share stories of abuse

4:20 PM

Russian woman seeks to adopt abducted Ukrainian child after her son was killed fighting in war, investigation says.

A Russian woman, Olga Dorokhina, took a 4-year-old girl from the occupied part of Kherson Oblast and plans to adopt her, according to an investigation by Ukrainian media outlet Suspilne published on March 10.

3:49 PM

US hasn't stopped sharing defense-related intelligence with Ukraine, Trump's envoy says.

The U.S. has never stopped sharing intelligence with Ukraine that is used for defensive purposes, Steve Witkoff said.

3:28 PM

Opinion

Do US-Russia talks on Ukraine mark a reappearance of colonial power play?

3:23 PM

Russia moves to curb Chinese car imports with higher fees, tighter regulations.

Chinese car exports to Russia surged sevenfold in 2023 compared to 2022, as Western sanctions over Moscow’s war against Ukraine cut Russia off from brands like Volkswagen, Toyota, and BMW.

3:20 PM

Opinion

5 steps for securing an eastward enlargement of the European Union

3:02 PM

Investigations

Investigation: We tried to buy American chips as a Russian defense manufacturer — and it worked

2:48 PM

Lukashenko appoints Alexander Turchin as Belarus's new PM.

Alexander Turchin, who previously served as head of the Minsk regional executive committee, held key government positions, including Chief of Staff of the Council of Ministers in 2016 and First Deputy Prime Minister in 2018-2019.

2:10 PM

Ukraine to buy 4.5 million FPV drones in 2025.

The total cost of the procurement exceeds Hr 110 billion ($2.6 billion), with Hr 102 billion ($2.4 billion) allocated through the Defense Procurement Agency.

1:48 PM

Russia's arms exports plunge by 47% since full-scale invasion's start, SIPRI reports.

The decline is attributed to Russia prioritizing weapons production for its own military, the impact of Western sanctions, and increased pressure from the U.S. and its allies on countries purchasing Russian arms, the report said.

1:33 PM

Russia attempting to gain foothold in Sumy Oblast, Border Guard warns.

"These are small assault units, composed of a few people. They try to penetrate our territory, accumulate forces and advance further into Ukraine, probably to cut off logistical routes," State Border Guard spokesperson Andrii Demchenko said on national television.

1:14 PM

Ukrainian drones mark 22% increase in Russian target destruction in February, Syrskyi says.

Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi noted that first-person-view (FPV) drones and multi-rotor bombers remain the most effective tools.

12:36 PM

US officially closes 83% of USAID programs.

The U.S. has officially canceled 83% of U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) programs, with the roughly 1,000 remaining contracts to be administered by the State Department, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on March 10.

12:10 PM

Ukraine arrests Kharkiv resident suspected of bombing, poisoning plot on Russia's behalf.

According to the investigation, the suspect, an IT specialist from Kharkiv, was recruited by Russian special services and tasked with assembling improvised explosive devices (IEDs) containing metal fragments to maximize casualties.

12:02 PM

EU prepares for possible Hungarian veto on Russia sanctions extension, media reports.

The European Union is bracing for a potential Hungarian veto on extending sanctions against Russia, which are set to expire on March 15, Euractiv reported on March 10, citing sources familiar with the matter.

11:56 AM

Opinion

Come to Bucha, JD Vance

11:43 AM

Russia expels 2 British diplomats, accuses them of espionage.

The British Embassy denied the allegations as "completely baseless," independent outlet Meduza reported, citing the Embassy's spokesperson.

11:11 AM

No US-Russia meetings planned this week, Moscow says, denying media claims.

This comes as CNN reported, citing a source, that the U.S. will hold separate meetings with Ukrainian and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia this week.

8:33 AM  (Updated:  March 10, 2025 10:40 am)

Updated: Ukraine strikes Samara Oblast refinery producing fuel for Russian fighter jets, bombers, source claims.

The Novokuybyshevsk oil refinery produces jet fuel for supersonic aircraft such as Su-27 fighter planes and Tu-22 bombers, a HUR source claimed.

10:12 AM

Ukraine, German arms maker seek to triple IRIS-T air defense supply.

"The signed agreement paves the way for large industrial projects that will strengthen the capabilities of Ukraine's air defense," said Defense Minister Rustem Umerov.

9:29 AM

6 killed, 22 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past day.

Ukraine’s Air Force said it intercepted 130 out of 176 drones launched overnight, including Shahed-type attack drones.

9:20 AM

Half of global population descended from ancient group in what is now Ukraine, DNA research shows.

Half of the human beings alive today are descended from the Yamnaya, a group that lived in what is now Ukraine 5,000 years ago, according to new DNA research led by David Reich, a geneticist at Harvard Medical School.

8:50 AM

Ukraine to push for resumption of US military, intelligence support at Saudi talks, FT reports.

As part of its strategy, Kyiv is reportedly prepared to propose a partial ceasefire covering long-range drone and missile strikes, as well as hostilities in the Black Sea, in hopes that progress in talks will prompt Washington to lift its freeze on military and intelligence support.

8:13 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 886,320 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022.

This number includes 1,190 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

6:57 AM

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.

5:44 AM

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.