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Monday, March 16
Explosions rock Kyiv as Russian drones target capital during morning rush hour
Air raid sirens sounded at 8:26 a.m. with explosions being heard shortly after.
Russia, Trump find common ground in blaming Zelensky for stalled peace talks
"It follows from (Trump's) statements that it is the Ukrainian side that is the main obstacle," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 2, injure at least 20 others over past day
A series of explosions were heard in Kyiv on Monday as Russia launched a rush hour drone attack on Ukraine's capital.
Moldova declares environmental alert as Russian strike pollutes key water supply
"We are acting to protect our people," Moldovan President Maia Sandu said.
KI Insights launches new podcast: Ukraine Insights
The Kyiv Independent’s separate analytical unit, KI Insights, is excited to announce the launch of its podcast, Ukraine Insights — a show dedicated to unpacking Ukraine’s politics, security, economy, and international relations through in-depth, expert-driven conversations.
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,279,930 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 760 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
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Ukraine's state-owned oil and gas giant Naftogaz won a case against Russia's Gazprom in a Swiss court, paving the way for the Russian company to pay more than $1.4 billion in debt.
