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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.
Exclusive: Ukraine has few options if Hungary keeps EU funding frozen
A top Ukrainian official said there was no "reliable alternative option" beyond the spring to keep Kyiv's finances afloat.
Ukrainian drones reportedly strike oil depot in Russia's Krasnodar Krai
Ukrainian drones struck a Russian oil depot in Labinsk, Krasnodar Krai, overnight on March 16, setting the site ablaze, Telegram news channel Exilenova Plus reported, citing local residents.
Ukraine places 7th in Paralympic medal standings as Games conclude following controversy
Ukraine placed seventh in the medal standings at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympic Games, which concluded March 15.
Sunday, March 15
Russian strike on Ukraine hydropower plant spills oil into Dniester River, threatening Moldova's water supply
"Russia's attack on Ukraine’s Novodnistrovsk hydropower plant has spilled oil into the Nistru River, threatening Moldova's water supply," President Maia Sandu said.
Budapest rallies highlight Hungary’s divide over Ukraine, Europe before April vote
Thousands have flooded the streets of Budapest on March 15 as two rival political blocs showcased their strength four weeks before the pivotal parliamentary elections.
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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.
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