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.
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'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.
Ukraine won't sign minerals deal with US if it threatens EU membership, Zelensky says
The Financial Times reported on March 27 that the latest version of the agreement proposed by the U.S. includes terms that would grant Washington unprecedented control over Ukraine's natural resources through a joint investment fund.
Ukraine war latest: Russia intensifies assault in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, military says
Key developments on March 28: * Russia intensifies assault in Zaporizhzhia, increasing pressure on Ukraine's southern positions, military says * Russia makes excuses to break ceasefire on energy infrastructure strikes * EU preparing 17th package of Russia sanctions, EUobserver reports * UK, French military officials to meet in Ukraine to discuss troop deployment Russia
UK, French military officials to meet in Ukraine to discuss troop deployment
The news came a day after a Paris summit where a number of European countries moved forward with plans to send soldiers to Ukraine as part of a "reassurance force" in case of the ceasefire with Russia.
EU preparing 17th package of Russia sanctions, EUobserver reports
Work on a new round of EU sanctions against Russia has started and is “at a very early stage,” one of the sources told EUobserver. The European Commission is expected to present its proposals in early summer, another diplomat told the media outlet.
Russia makes excuses to break ceasefire on energy infrastructure strikes
"The Russian side reserves the right, in case the Kyiv regime does not comply with this moratorium, of course, not to comply with it either," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
US no longer funds program tracking abducted Ukrainian children, Rubio says
The U.S. has secured the data and ensured that it can be transferred "to any appropriate authorities," U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
Ukraine retrieves bodies of 909 fallen soldiers
These were soldiers who fought in the Kurakhove, Pokrovsk, Bakhmut, Vuhledar, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia directions.
Russia offers Elon Musk a nuclear plant for Mars mission
Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund praised Musk as a "great visionary."
Russia's allies including North Korea could join Ukraine ceasefire talks, Putin says
Russian President Vladimir Putin also listed China, India, Brazil, and South Africa among those he sees as potential participants.
Russia intensifies assault in Zaporizhzhia, increasing pressure on Ukraine's southern positions, military says
"The Russians want to get as much of a head start or advance as much as possible in Zaporizhzhia Oblast," Ukraine’s Southern Defense Forces spokesperson Vladyslav Voloshyn said.
Higher-level ceasefire talks with Russia premature, Rubio says, as US reviews Moscow's stance
"I think you have to make more progress on a technical level," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
US funding for abducted Ukrainian children program restored temporarily, White House still terminating initiative
At least 19,500 Ukrainian children have been confirmed as abducted by Russia since the start of its full-scale invasion, with only about 1,200 returned.
General Staff: Russia has lost 910,750 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,860 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
As Ukraine’s fate hangs in the balance, ‘Soviet’ command culture damages war effort
Editor's note: This article has been updated to include the official response to the Kyiv Independent from Ukraine's General Staff, which came a few days after initial publication. Last February, a Ukrainian company commander going by his callsign Veter was ordered to send his people to reinforce another unit’s
Ukraine war latest: Russia preparing for new spring offensive in Sumy and Kharkiv oblasts, Zelensky says
Key developments on March 27: * Russia preparing for new spring offensive in Sumy and Kharkiv oblasts, Zelensky says * ‘With or without the US’ — France, UK harden line over Ukraine at ‘Coalition of the Willing’ summit * North Korea sent 3,000 more troops to Russia to offset Ukraine war losses, South
'Should be reaction from US' — Russian attack on Kherson breaks energy ceasefire terms, Zelensky says
"The city of Kherson is a civilian city, it is not a battlefield. I believe that there should be a reaction from the United States, in actions," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on March 27.
Why exporting defense tech could be the answer to Ukraine's security
It took the world 11 years of Russia's war with Ukraine, including over three years of the full-scale invasion, to finally say it out loud: "We are not doing enough." As NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte recently told U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House, "We need to
Ukraine, Russia haven't attacked energy facilities since March 25 ceasefire, Foreign Ministry confirms
"I can confirm that since this date, March 25... There have been no attacks on energy objects. Neither Russian attacks on our energy objects, or our attacks on Russian energy objects," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi told the Kyiv Independent at a press briefing.
Russia suffered over 55,000 casualties during Kursk Oblast operation, Syrskyi says
In the past seven and a half months, Russian losses have included 22,200 killed in action and 31,800 wounded. Ukrainian forces have also captured more than 940 Russian soldiers.
‘With or without the US’ — France, UK harden line over Ukraine at ‘Coalition of the Willing’ summit
Several European countries agreed to send troops to Ukraine as part of a "reassurance force" in case of the ceasefire with Russia, French President Emmanuel Macron announced on March 27 at a summit of European leaders in Paris, which was also attended by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky.
Russia preparing for new spring offensive in Sumy and Kharkiv oblasts, Zelensky says
"We must look at the situation with our eyes wide open. (Russian President Vladimir) Putin is preparing a new offensive, particularly in Sumy and Kharkiv oblasts," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
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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