SBU detains group suspected of directing Russian missile attacks on Kyiv
Three men were detained, including a Russian sleeper agent, the SBU said in a statement.
Russia-Ukraine War
Sweden unveils its largest military aid package for Ukraine worth nearly $1.6 billion
"The package includes, among other things, support for Ukraine’s air defense, artillery, satellite communications, and maritime capacity," Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson announced.
Netherlands pledges over $2 billion for Ukraine in 2025, including $540 million for drones
This support will include 500 million euros ($540 million) for Ukraine's Drone Line project, Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said.
Russia trying to bypass Ukraine's positions in Toretsk by going underground, military says
"Since this is also a priority sector, the Russians are trying to use every chance to bypass Ukrainian troops," said Victor Tregubov, a spokesperson for Ukraine's Khortytsia group of forces.
Trump's spiritual adviser visits Bucha, meets Ukraine's religious leaders
"The war in Ukraine is bigger than Democrats or Republicans, the Left or the Right. Whether you dislike President Trump or President (Volodymyr) Zelensky, real people are dying here," Pastor Mark Burns said.
CNN gives airtime to Russian ultranationalist ideologue who called for genocide in Ukraine
In an interview with CNN, ultranationalist Russian ideologue Alexander Dugin praised U.S. President Donald Trump, saying he represented an ideology that "changes the balance in the world."
Ukraine ceasefire could raise security risks for Baltic states, Estonian defense minister says
"We all understand that when the war in Ukraine will be stopped, Russia will redistribute its forces very quickly. That means also the threat level will increase significantly very quickly," said Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur.
General Staff: Russia has lost 915,230 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,230 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Doctors resume operating on patients at military hospital hit by Russian strike
"Operations have resumed in the operating rooms, which were damaged by the blast wave. The hospital cannot stop providing assistance and treating patients for even a minute."
Starmer, Trump agree to keep up 'collective pressure' on Putin
The comment followed Trump's phone call with NBC, during which he reportedly said he is "pissed off and very angry" about Putin's continued focus on President Volodymyr Zelensky.
'Putin couldn’t care less about diplomacy' — Zelensky says as Russia steps up attacks on Ukraine
"For several weeks, there has been a U.S. proposal for an unconditional ceasefire. And almost every day, in response to this proposal, there are Russian drones, bombs, artillery shelling, and ballistic strikes," Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Finnish president pushes for April 20 ceasefire date in talks with Trump
Finnish President Alexander Stubb suggested that April 20 is a “good time for a complete ceasefire without any conditions” in Ukraine, Yle reported on March 30.
Ukraine war latest: Putin will have nothing to say at peace negotiations, Zelensky says
Key developments on March 29-30: * Putin will have nothing to say at peace negotiations, Zelensky says. * Russia preparing new offensive in 'coming weeks' to strengthen negotiating position, AP reports. * Russian negotiator suggests ceasefire may not be reached in 2025. * Trump says he's 'pissed off' and 'very angry' at Putin in
Mstyslav Chernov's film '2,000 Meters to Andriivka' wins award at documentary film festival in Denmark
Ukrainian director and journalist Mstyslav Chernov’s documentary 2000 Meters to Andriivka received the F:ACT Award at Denmark’s CPH:DOX documentary film festival, organizers announced on March 29.
Sweden pledges $7.6 million towards Ukrainian drone and demining coalitions
Sweden has allocated 80 million Swedish kronor ($7.6 million) to support Ukraine's drone and demining capabilities as part of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG), the Swedish government announced in a press release on March 28.
Trump says he's 'pissed off' and 'very angry' at Putin in phone interview with NBC News
U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly "pissed off" and "very angry" regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin's fixation over President Volodymyr Zelensky, NBC News reported on March 30.
NYT: 2023 southern counteroffensive was undermined by Syrskyi's desire to take back Bakhmut
Bakhmut fell to Russian forces in late spring 2023. It would go on to be described as one of the bloodiest battles of the full-scale war.
NYT: Biden administration was 'surprised,' 'angry' by Ukraine's sinking of the Moskva in 2022
The Moskva sank on April 14, 2022, after being struck by two Ukrainian R-360 Neptune anti-ship missiles. The attack marked one of Kyiv’s most significant early victories in the full-scale war and dealt a major blow to Russia’s Black Sea fleet.
Partisans destroy electronic warfare system in occupied Kherson Oblast, military intelligence suggests
Russian occupants use such electronic warfare systems to "suppress radio communications and conduct electronic intelligence. The loss of such a system significantly weakens the capabilities of the aggressor’s army," Ukraine's military intelligence wrote.
General Staff: Russia has lost 914,000 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,510 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Russian drone attack on Kharkiv kills 2, injures 25, including children
A Russian drone attack killed two people and injured at least 25 late on March 29, Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Syniehubov reported. Five children are among the wounded.
Russia claims to capture Sumy Oblast border village
The news comes amid constant Russian attempts to cross the border in small groups and gain a foothold in the northeastern region.
'You can't trust Russians' — Europe's Ukraine peacekeeping plans face one obvious hurdle
Strong statements made after a summit of European leaders in Paris on March 27 demonstrated two things — France and the U.K. are determined to send peacekeepers to Ukraine, but the plans are currently hostage to the whims of the Kremlin. "You cannot trust the Russians any further than you
Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih injures 8
High-rise buildings, houses, a school, and a car wash were damaged, the Governor Serhii Lysak said.
Russia preparing new offensive in 'coming weeks' to strengthen negotiating position, AP reports
Russia is likely preparing to launch a new offensive in the coming weeks to strengthen its position in possible peace talks with Ukraine, the Associated Press (AP) reported on March 29, citing Ukrainian analysts and two undisclosed G7 diplomatic sources.
Ukraine strikes Russian border checkpoint to disrupt drone attacks
Ukraine's Air Force struck the Pogar border checkpoint in Russia's Bryansk Oblast on March 27, destroying its military infrastructure and killing dozens of Russian troops, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported on March 28.
4 killed, 36 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past day
Russia launched 172 attack and decoy drones against Ukraine overnight, the Air Force reported. Ukrainian air defenses shot down 94 drones, while 69 disappeared from radars without causing damage, according to the statement.
General Staff: Russia has lost 912,490 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,740 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
100,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine identified by media investigation
Since the media outlets' last update in mid-March, the names of 2,007 Russian soldiers have been added to the list of casualties. The most recent update marks a grim milestone for the project, which began with the start of the full-scale war in February 2022.
Ukrainian forces push 3-4 km inside Belgorod region, Reuters reports
The Ukrainian operation appears to be aimed at diverting Russian forces as Moscow intensifies efforts to push Kyiv’s troops out of Kursk.
With peace talks underway, Ukrainian political veterans align themselves with Trump
Ukrainian political veterans long out of power have emerged as a new source of pressure on Ukraine's political leadership. Following the clash in the Oval Office between President Volodymyr Zelensky and his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, the White House began to look for ways to subdue Zelensky. Trump's halt
Russia's attack on Dnipro kills 4, injures 24
Over 20 drones targeted the city late on March 28, though most were shot down, according to regional Governor Serhii Lysak.
Russia-Ukraine war
Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, eight years after it annexed the Crimean Peninsula and led an armed aggression in Ukraine’s east.
In February 2014, almost immediately following the end of the EuroMaidan Revolution in Ukraine, Russia swiftly moved to annex and occupy Crimea. Within months, Russian proxy forces took control of parts of Ukraine’s Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts.
By the start of 2022, Russia had amassed nearly 200,000 troops on Ukraine’s border. At 4:50 a.m. on Feb. 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced in a speech that Russia was to carry out “a special military operation.” Within minutes, missile strikes were launched on Ukrainian cities and the full-scale invasion had begun.
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