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Sean Penn tours front lines in Ukraine with Zelensky's ex-chief of staff
The 157th Separate Mechanized Brigade on March 18 published photos of Penn visiting the brigade's combat unit in Donetsk Oblast. Pictured with the actor is Andriy Yermak, Zelensky's former chief of staff.
The Russian opposition group helping find Ukrainian civilians captured by Russia
When Ukrainian citizens are captured and disappeared into Russian prisons, their families and government often have no way to reach them, let alone help. Yet, behind the scenes, a network of pro-democracy Russians — some in exile, others still inside the country — work alongside Ukrainian officials to make sure no one is forgotten. Since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in 2022, the Free Russia Foundation’s “Poshuk.Polon” (“Search.Captivity”) project has worked to track, document, and advoca
Ukraine hits Russian aircraft repair plant in Novgorod Oblast, General Staff says
The plant specializes in the full cycle of repair and modernization of military transport aircraft and their components. It has its own runway, allowing it to receive heavy aircraft directly on-site.
Zelensky’s approval rating rises by 9% in a month, poll shows
Previously Zelensky's approval rating fell from 61% in January to 53% in February.
Spain unveils $1.2 billion in military aid for Ukraine
"(President Volodymyr Zelensky) has just arrived at the Sener Aerospace & Defense company. Here, he will inspect equipment samples and the production process," a presidential spokesperson said.
Poland approves Russian archaeologist's extradition to Ukraine over work in occupied Crimea
Ukrainian authorities say that his excavations in occupied Crimea caused Ukraine damages exceeding 200 million UAH ($4.5 million).
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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A top Ukrainian official said there was no "reliable alternative option" beyond the spring to keep Kyiv's finances afloat.
