Ukraine 'destroys' Russian command post in Belgorod Oblast, military claims
According to the Ukrainian military, Russia used the command post to plan and conduct combat operations against Ukrainian soldiers in Sumy Oblast.
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Russia becomes India's top naphtha supplier, overtaking UAE, Reuters reports
Russia has overtaken the United Arab Emirates as India's top naphtha supplier in the past year, as Indian refiners capitalize on discounted Russian shipments, Reuters reported on March 20, citing preliminary ship-tracking data.
Trump didn't mention Russian-occupied Crimea during recent talks, Zelensky says
President Volodymyr Zelensky's statement comes days after reports that the Trump administration was considering recognizing Crimea as Russian territory as part of a broader deal to end Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine.
Ukraine, US to hold talks in Saudi Arabia on March 24
A U.S. delegation is also expected to meet with Russian representatives in Riyadh on the same day, March 24.
Putin's 'ceasefire' — Is Russia still bombing Ukraine? Yes
The Kremlin on March 18 announced it had agreed to a U.S.-proposed partial ceasefire against certain targets in Ukraine, claiming Russian President Vladimir Putin had "responded favorably to the proposal and immediately" ordered his armed forces to halt attacks. Despite the announcement — made after a call between Putin
Putin orders Ukrainians 'without legal status' to leave Russia, occupied territories by Sept. 10
Ukrainian citizens residing in Russia and Russian-occupied territories must leave by Sept. 10 or "regulate their legal status," according to an official decree signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and published on March 20.
Russia, US to hold talks on Ukraine in Saudi Arabia on March 24, Putin's aide says
Russia and the United States will hold consultations in Riyadh on March 24 to discuss the war in Ukraine, Yuri Ushakov said.
Ukraine's first Prime Minister Vitold Fokin dies at 92
Following Ukraine's declaration of independence on Aug. 24, 1991, Vitold Fokin became the country's first prime minister and served until Oct. 1, 1992.
Hungary wants Ukraine as 'buffer zone' between Russia, Europe
"We do not see the security of Europe in the integration of Ukraine into defense systems, but we see the need for a buffer zone between Russia and European defense structures, which serves the interests of both Russia and Europe," Hungary's Europen Affairs Minister Janos Boka told the Financial Times.
Western intel contradicts Trump's, Putin's claims on Ukraine's encirclement in Kursk Oblast, Reuters reports
According to sources who spoke with Reuters, U.S. intelligence agencies, including the CIA, briefed the White House, saying that while Ukrainian troops are facing intense pressure from Russian forces, they are not encircled.
Russia hasn't received requests from foreign companies seeking to return, Medvedev says
“No one has officially applied yet. So, they are informally probing the ground,” Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, claimed.
Kharkiv's Faktor Druk printing house fully restored after Russian missile attack
Russian forces struck the printing facility on May 23, 2024, killing seven people and injuring 21. The attack destroyed more than 50,000 books and vital printing equipment.
Shoigu claims Ukraine's Constitution 'obstacle' to peace efforts, cites ban on territorial changes
Russia sees Ukraine's Constitution as an "obstacle" to peace efforts as it does not permit territorial changes, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu said on March 19, according to state-owned TASS news agency.
5 killed, 26 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past day
Ukraine's Air Force reportedly intercepted 75 of the 171 Russian drones launched overnight, including Shahed-type attack drones.
Extending NATO's Article 5 to Ukraine would test Russia’s peace intentions, Meloni says
"If Russia does not plan to invade its neighbors again, it is not clear why it should not accept security guarantees that are only defensive," Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said.
Zelensky says he and Trump discussed US help in restoring Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
"Water supply, technical staff, and many more steps to ensure that in a year and a half to two and a half, the plant starts to bring money and electricity to people. This is my vision," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
General Staff: Russia has lost 899,470 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,400 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Russia's Engels air base ablaze after Ukrainian drone strike, Kyiv says
The Russian cities of Saratov and Engels were targeted in the heaviest drone attack against Saratov Oblast throughout the entire full-scale war overnight on March 20, Governor Roman Busargin claimed, reporting a fire at a local airfield.
'Massive' drone attack on Kirovohrad Oblast injures 10, including children
Russia launched its "largest attack in recent years" on Kropyvnytskyi in Kirovohrad Oblast overnight on March 20, Governor Andrii Raikovych said.
Ukraine war latest: Trump, Zelensky hold phone call to discuss ceasefire; Ukraine brings back 175 soldiers from Russian captivity
Key developments on March 19: * Zelensky agrees to halt strikes on Russian energy infrastructure during call with Trump * US ownership of Ukraine's power plants would be 'best protection' of energy infrastructure, White House says * Ukraine brings home 175 prisoners of war in swap with Russia * Ukrainian drone strike halts operations
US, Russian officials to meet in Saudi Arabia in 'coming days,' Waltz says
National Security Advisor Mike Waltz said he had discussed Trump's efforts to end the war in Ukraine with Yuri Ushakov, a close adviser to Putin.
Ukraine denies Russian claims of thwarted attempt to invade Belgorod Oblast — here’s what we know
On March 18, Russia’s Defense Ministry said it had stopped a significant Ukrainian ground assault from entering Russia’s Belgorod Oblast, a claim that Ukraine swiftly denied as a propaganda effort.
Ukraine brings home 175 prisoners of war in swap with Russia
Ukraine has brought home 175 Ukrainian soldiers in a one-for-one prisoner exchange with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on March 19.
Ukraine ceasefire could be reached 'in a couple of weeks,' Witkoff says
“I actually think in a couple of weeks we’re going to get to it (a ceasefire). So, lots of good things. Now it’s for the technical teams to dot the I’s and cross the T’s. And everybody is committed to that process," said U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff.
Ukraine to compile list of energy sites Russia must stop attacking, Zelensky says
"And if the Russians don't hit our facilities, we won't hit their facilities," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Russia claims it downed 7 own drones to uphold energy ceasefire; Kyiv says Moscow launched 145
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russian drones targeted energy facilities, hospitals, and civilian infrastructure. Outages were reported in the Donetsk Oblast city of Sloviansk.
US reportedly assures EU about role in Ukraine peace talks as Russia seeks sanctions relief
The move may reassure European leaders, who have expressed concerns that the U.S. would attempt to broker a deal without their involvement.
Zelensky announces talk with Trump on March 19; says Russia attacked Ukraine's power grid despite claimed pause
"Today, I will contact President Trump. We will discuss the details of the next steps," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
US scales down efforts in countering Russian sabotage, Reuters reports
Under former U.S. President Joe Biden, the National Security Council coordinated the effort of at least seven security agencies, who worked with European partners to disrupt Russia's escalating hybrid activities across the European continent.
Ukrainian drone strike halts operations at Russia's Krasnodar Krai oil station, authorities claim
The attack reportedly resulted in damage to a pipeline connecting storage tanks, sparking a fire that covered an area of about 20 square meters.
Updated: 2 killed, 19 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past day
Russia launched two Iskander-M ballistic missiles, four S-300 anti-aircraft missiles, and 145 attack and decoy drones against Ukraine overnight, the Air Force reported. Ukrainian air defenses shot down 72 drones over 12 oblasts, while 56 decoy drones disappeared from radars without causing damage, according to the statement.
General Staff: Russia has lost 898,070 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,060 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
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