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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.
Oscar-nominated ‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’ exposes Russian passivity
"At the moment, I have no idea how much trouble I'm going to cause myself in the future," says Pavel Talankin at the very beginning of the documentary "Mr. Nobody Against Putin." Not every story about Russian propaganda demonstrates its power. Some merely highlight the self-dramatization of the Russian people and their real position — that in their own country, they are nobodies and will not even try to change that. So the audience is left with a distorted sense of agency, shaped by the denial
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine strikes Russian radar systems, S-400 launcher in occupied Crimea, General Staff says
Key developments on March 14-15 * Ukraine strikes Russian radar systems, S-400 launcher in occupied Crimea, General Staff says * Russian strike razes homes in Zaporizhzhia, killing 1, injuring 19 * Moscow attacked by over 60 drones in single day, mayor says * Ukraine claims 'successful' strike on 2 Russian ships ferrying weapons, equipment through Kerch Strait * Russia sentences 5 Ukrainian POWs to 15–18 years over 2024 Kursk incursion * Ukraine confirms drone strike on major southern Rus
Russia rebuffs French proposal for European role in Ukraine peace negotiations, FT reports
Russia has rejected attempts by European allies to take on a greater role in Ukraine peace negotiations, the Financial Times reported on March 15, citing European diplomats involved in the talks.
Ukraine plans anti-drone protection for 600 kilometers of front-line roads
According to Kuleba, the protected routes will include key logistical corridors used to supply Ukrainian forces and evacuate wounded soldiers.
About Crimea
Russia invaded Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula in February 2014 amid the deadliest days of the EuroMaidan Revolution. Around 30,000 Russian troops crossed into Crimea, taking hold of the peninsula by early March 2014. Russia has continued to occupy Crimea ever since. Crimea covers an area of around 27,000 square kilometers (10,400 square miles), roughly the same size as the U.S. state of Massachusetts.
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