General Staff: Russia has lost 910,750 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,860 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
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Putin attends launch ceremony of new Russian nuclear-powered submarine
Russian President Vladimir Putin on March 26 attended the launch of a new nuclear-powered submarine named Perm, various Russian news outlets reported.
Parliament passes bill enhancing Ukraine’s cybersecurity defense strategy
Ukraine’s parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, passed on March 27 in the second reading a bill aimed at strengthening the country’s cyber defense capabilities and enhancing protection of state information resources.
USAGM withdraws termination of RFE/RL grant, funding back in effect
The U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) has reversed its decision to terminate grant funding for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) for the fiscal year 2025, RFE/RL reported on March 26.
Germany considering participating in Ukraine peacekeeping force
"I can't imagine any situation in which Germany would not be participating in whatever would be the result of negotiations of a ceasefire or even a peace," German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said on March 27.
Introducing temporary government in Ukraine should be discussed, Putin claims
"If he himself (Zelensky) is illegitimate, then all the others are too," Putin claimed in an address on March 27.
EU unveils new sanctions against Belarus in response to presidential elections
Twenty-five individuals and seven entities were sanctioned by the EU on March 27 for undermining democracy and the rule of law in Belarus.
Trump serious about his Greenland ambitions, Putin says
"This may only at first glance surprise some. It is a big mistake to believe that this is some extravagant talks by the new U.S. administration," Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
'Should be reaction from US' — Russian attack on Kherson breaks energy ceasefire terms, Zelensky says
"The city of Kherson is a civilian city, it is not a battlefield. I believe that there should be a reaction from the United States, in actions," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on March 27.
Ukraine believes Black Sea ceasefire is in effect, Foreign Ministry says
Kyiv believes that the Black Sea ceasefire applies to civilian shipping and Ukrainian ports, and does not apply to Russian warships, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said.
Estonia bans non-EU citizens from local election voting, mostly Russians and Belarusians affected
"The decisions in our local life won't be made by the citizens of the aggressor states, but we'll decide by ourselves," Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal said after the March 26 vote.
Ukraine, Russia haven't attacked energy facilities since March 25 ceasefire, Foreign Ministry confirms
"I can confirm that since this date, March 25... There have been no attacks on energy objects. Neither Russian attacks on our energy objects, or our attacks on Russian energy objects," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi told the Kyiv Independent at a press briefing.
Ukrainian Railways partially renews online sales after cyberattack
On March 24, Ukrzaliznytsia said it had been targeted by a "large-scale and sophisticated cyberattack" carried out by "the enemy."
Russia suffered over 55,000 casualties during Kursk Oblast operation, Syrskyi says
In the past seven and a half months, Russian losses have included 22,200 killed in action and 31,800 wounded. Ukrainian forces have also captured more than 940 Russian soldiers.
‘With or without the US’ — France, UK harden line over Ukraine at ‘Coalition of the Willing’ summit
Several European countries agreed to send troops to Ukraine as part of a "reassurance force" in case of the ceasefire with Russia, French President Emmanuel Macron announced on March 27 at a summit of European leaders in Paris, which was also attended by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky.
Russia preparing for new spring offensive in Sumy and Kharkiv oblasts, Zelensky says
"We must look at the situation with our eyes wide open. (Russian President Vladimir) Putin is preparing a new offensive, particularly in Sumy and Kharkiv oblasts," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
North Korea has new AI suicide drone, early-warning system, state media claims
The state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said Kim Jong Un personally inspected them and provided guidance to military officials.
Leaders from 31 countries gather for Paris summit to strengthen support for Ukraine, discuss peace
The summit, co-led by French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, follows Starmer's March 2 proposal to form a "coalition of the willing" to support Ukraine.
North Korea sent 3,000 more troops to Russia to offset Ukraine war losses, South Korea says
Pyongyang has also reportedly supplied Moscow with more short-range ballistic missiles, 170 mm self-propelled howitzers, and 240 mm multiple rocket launchers.
69% of Ukrainians have trust in President Zelensky, poll finds
The survey found that only 28% of respondents do not trust Zelensky, resulting in a trust-distrust balance of +41%.
1 killed, 34 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past day
Russia launched 86 drones overnight, including Shahed-type attack drones and one Iskander-M ballistic missile, according to Ukraine’s military.
US finalizes Ukraine minerals deal, signing possible next week, treasury secretary says
"We have passed along a completed document for the economic partnership (that) is currently being reviewed by Ukrainians, and we hope to go to full discussions and perhaps even get signatures next week," U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
Ukraine's Engels drone strike destroyed 96 Russian cruise missiles, General Staff claims
The missiles were reportedly intended for three planned strikes in March and April.
US 'evaluating' Russian conditions for Black Sea ceasefire including lifting sanctions, Rubio says
According to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, some of the sanctions Russia wants lifted "are not ours — they belong to the European Union."
General Staff: Russia has lost 908,890 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,670 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Hungarian FM visits Moscow, eyes further economic cooperation with Russia
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto visited Moscow on March 26 to discuss continued economic cooperation between the two countries, Bloomberg reported.
Ukrainian forces destroy Russian command center in Kursk Oblast, General Staff reports
Ukrainian troops destroyed a Russian command and observation post in the area between Viktorivka and Uspenivka in Russia's Kursk Oblast, Ukraine’s General Staff reported on March 26.
Russian drone attack on Kharkiv injures 9
A Russian drone strike on Kharkiv injured at least nine people and caused multiple fires, Ukraine's State Emergency Service reported on March 26.
Witkoff comments 'very disturbing' to Ukraine, Zelensky says
Zelensky noted that U.S. Envoy Steve Witkoff is not a military expert. "As far as I know, he is very good at selling and buying real estate."
US must not let Putin out of global isolation, Zelensky says
"He will die soon, that is a fact, and everything will be over," Zelensky said on March 26 in comments regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Return of Ukrainian children 'number one' aim in recent ceasefire talks, Zelensky says
"It somehow disappeared from the media field. Although I think that this is the number one thing we were going for. This is an exchange for the return of our children, whom the Russians stole."
Russia imports chemicals from fertilizer companies to evade sanctions, Bloomberg reports
A Russian explosives manufacturer has ordered tens of thousands of tons of nitric acid and other chemicals from fertilizer producers exempt from sanctions, according to documents seen by Bloomberg.
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