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US allows Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba as Trump says 'we don't mind'
The U.S. is allowing a Russian tanker carrying crude oil to reach Cuba, the New York Times reported on March 29, amid a de facto oil blockade imposed by Washington.
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,296,700 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 870 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Ukrainian drones reportedly strike chemical plant in Russia's Samara Oblast
Photos and videos posted on social media purportedly show smoke rising from the area of the KuibyshevAzot chemical plant in Tolyatti.
Monday, March 30
Rheinmetall backtracks, praises Kyiv's innovation after CEO derides Ukrainian 'Lego' drones
German defense company Rheinmetall issued a statement on March 29 expressing respect for Ukraine’s defense efforts after facing backlash over comments that appeared to downplay Ukrainian innovation in warfare.
Explosions reported, air defense engaged in Russian city of Taganrog
Explosions were heard in the southern Russian city of Taganrog late on March 29 amid a drone attack, local social media outlets reported.
Downed Ukrainian drone identified in Finland, officials say
Several drones crashed in Finland, and at least one has been identified as Ukrainian, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said on March 29.
About Shahed drones
Shahed drones are Iranian-designed unmanned combat aerial vehicles and loitering munitions developed by Shahed Aviation Industries. Manufactured both in Iran and at Russian production facilities, the drones have become one of Russia’s primary weapons in its full-scale war against Ukraine. Russia first deployed Shahed drones against Ukraine in the fall of 2022, and their use has since escalated, with Moscow launching more than 54,500 Shahed-type UAVs against Ukrainian targets in 2025 alone.
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President Volodymyr Zelensky on March 28 clarified his understanding of Washington's position on security guarantees for Ukraine, in response to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling his previous statement on the issue "a lie."
