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US allows Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba amid ongoing blockade and energy crisis
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.
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.
Ukraine war latest: Russian glide bomb attack on Kramatorsk kills 3, including 13-year-old boy, governor says
Key developments on March 28-29: * Russian glide bomb attack on Kramatorsk kills 3, including 13-year-old boy, governor says * Pro-Ukrainian partisans disable electronic warfare equipment in Russia's Novgorod Oblast, group claims * 'Explosion in production area' — Ukraine confirms Flamingo missiles hit explosives plant in Russia's Samara Oblast * Russian strikes kill 2 Naftogaz employees in 3 days * Russia strikes maternity hospital, educational institutions in Odesa, killing 2, injuring 1
Zelensky arrives in Jordan for 'important' security talks
President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Jordan comes after Ukraine signed 10-year defense partnerships with three Gulf countries, as the Middle East war shows no signs of slowing.
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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."
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