General Staff: Russia has lost 883,950 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Russia has lost 883,950 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces reported on March 8.
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Russian national who killed two Ukrainian soldiers in Germany sentenced to life imprisonment
A 58-year-old Russian national has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a Munich court for murdering two Ukrainian soldiers in Germany last year, German television news channel N-Tv reported on March 7.
Drones target Bryansk Oblast in overnight attack
A military food ration factory in the town of Starodub was targeted in the overnight attack, local officials claimed.
Russian attack on Dobropillia in Donetsk Oblast kills 11, injures 30
Russian forces launched multiple strikes on Dobropillia late on March 7, damaging at least four apartment buildings.
Discussions with Trump team currently 'most intensive work to date,' Zelensky says
"The agenda is clear – peace as soon as possible, security as reliable as possible. Ukraine is committed to the most constructive approach," Zelensky said on March 7.
Putin might consider conditional truce in Ukraine, Bloomberg reports
The Kremlin insists on organizing the framework of a pottential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. This includes deciding what countries would take part in a peacekeeping force, a person familiar with the issue told Bloomberg.
Voice of America correspondent Ostap Yarysh fired following DOGE review
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion began, Ostap Yarysh, who joined VOA's Ukrainian service in 2019, has focused on covering U.S. military assistance to Ukraine.
Russia’s history of violating ceasefire agreements in Ukraine
As U.S. President Donald Trump continues to push for a swift end to the war in Ukraine, fears are mounting that Kyiv could be forced to accept a peace deal on unfavorable terms, and that will leave it vulnerable to future Russian attacks. The fears aren't unfounded. After Russia
‘We will adapt’ — Ukraine’s soldiers say after US intel cut
Days after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a pause in sharing U.S. intelligence, the Ukrainian military has reported little effect from that decision on the front. The pause is likely to have a higher toll on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure, experts and military officials say. The U.S.
Ukraine signs LNG deal with Poland’s Orlen amid Russian attacks
"Partnering with Orlen strengthens energy security, diversifies supply routes, and accelerates Ukraine's integration into the European gas market," said Roman Chumak, CEO of Naftogaz.
Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian troops' logistics in Kursk Oblast destroyed, they face risk of encirclement, sources say
Key developments on March 7: * Ukrainian troops' logistics in Kursk Oblast destroyed, they face risk of encirclement, sources say * Trump says he considers sanctioning Russia because it's 'pounding' Ukraine * Trump accuses Ukraine of being 'more difficult to deal with' than Russia * French-made Mirage 2000 jets join Ukraine's defense against Russian
Republicans urge Trump to resume military, intelligence assistance to Ukraine
Some Republican lawmakers warned that a too long pause in military aid could have a devastating effect on Ukraine's combat capabilities and undermine its leverage in talks with Moscow.
In Kyiv, Trump's intel freeze raises fears of Russian missiles striking without warning
U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to pause sharing intelligence with Kyiv has raised fears in major Ukrainian cities that Russian missile attacks could now occur without any warning. "It will be a catastrophe," Oleh Yeremenov, a fourth-year film directing student, told the Kyiv Independent on the streets of Kyiv
Trump accuses Ukraine of being 'more difficult to deal with' than Russia
U.S. President Donald Trump finds it more difficult to deal with Kyiv than with Moscow, despite the fact that "Russia is bombing the hell out of Ukraine," he said during a White House briefing on March 7.
As Trump courts Russia, Europe gears up for a new world order
In a city usually synonymous with bloated bureaucracy, not all official gatherings are worth the fuss. The emergency EU summit on March 6, however, was one to remember. EU member states agreed to unlock what could amount to an unprecedented 800 billion euros ($867 billion) for defense spending amid mounting
Ukrainian troops' logistics in Kursk Oblast destroyed, face risk of encirclement, sources say
A Ukrainian soldier fighting in Kursk Oblast described the situation in the Russian region as "critical," warning that Ukrainian troops in the region face the threat of encirclement. He added that Ukrainian soldiers based in the region would like to withdraw.
Trump's increasing support for Russia leaves Zelensky with fewer options to secure U.S. backing
As Washington continues to pressure Kyiv into submission, President Volodymyr Zelensky stands at a painful crossroads — agree to U.S. demands or chart a course without Washington, pinning Ukraine's hopes for survival on Europe alone. Neither option seems reassuring for Ukraine. U.S. President Donald Trump's constant verbal attacks against
Von der Leyen seeks to give Ukraine access to EU single market as part of peace deal, Telegraph reports
Such a move could bring a boost to Ukraine's war-torn economy with the country's defense industry as a key element of the EU plan, the Telegraph reported. Tariff-free access to Ukrainian weapons will bring Kyiv funds while increasing the arsenals of EU countries, according to the newspaper.
Trump says he considers sanctioning Russia because it's 'pounding' Ukraine
"I am strongly considering large-scale banking sanctions, sanctions, and tariffs on Russia until a ceasefire and final settlement agreement on peace is reached. To Russia and Ukraine, get to the table right now, before it is too late," U.S. President Donald Trump said.
UK volunteer after surviving Russian strike on Kryvyi Rih — 'Trump, Vance, come see Ukraine for yourselves’
A team of foreign volunteers had just finished dinner at a cozy hotel restaurant in Kryvyi Rih — a city in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast where they had recently arrived to bring locals humanitarian aid — when a notification on their phones suddenly made the atmosphere tense. A Russian ballistic missile was heading toward
US Chamber of Commerce in Russia readies proposals on sanctions relief
The proposed recommendations focus on lifting restrictions on the aviation and banking industries, investments, and luxury goods shipments.
Ukraine wasn't officially asked by US to make territorial concessions, Foreign Ministry says
"We have not received such proposals," spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said during a press briefing, downplaying the significance of "certain formulations that could be heard in the media."
Zelensky to visit South Africa on April 10 for talks with President Ramaphosa
President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit South Africa on April 10 to meet with President Cyril Ramaphosa and discuss efforts to end Russia's war against Ukraine, Bloomberg reported on March 7.
The case against European rearmament
Inducting Ukraine into NATO after forcing Russia back behind its pre-2014 borders has been the only strategic aim EU leaders have allowed themselves to contemplate since Russia’s full-scale invasion three years ago. Alas, well before U.S. President Donald Trump’s re-election, this aim slipped into the realm of
Russia reportedly breaks through in Kursk Oblast; Ukraine's military says 'no comment'
"Difficult battles continue in the border area of Sumy Oblast, Russian assault units are attempting to breakthrough and move toward a highway from Yunakivka to Sudzha in Kursk Oblast," said Andrii Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council.
Trump's cryptic Russia comment 'probably just bluster,' experts say
U.S. President Donald Trump's claim to be the only person who knows why Russia wants to "make a deal" and end the war in Ukraine is "probably just bluster," experts have told the Kyiv Independent. Speaking to reporters in the White House on March 6, Trump addressed his ongoing
Germany should reduce reliance on US arms amid geopolitical shifts, Airbus Defense and Space CEO says
Denmark may already be realizing that purchasing U.S.-made F-35 fighter jets was a questionable decision, particularly "if they actually had to defend Greenland," the CEO of Airbus Defence and Space, Michael Schollhorn, said.
Trump’s aid cuts could trap Eastern Europe in a disinformation bubble
Georgia is in a grim state. Once vibrant, welcoming, and hopeful, it has become a country where peaceful protesters are beaten and journalists are branded as traitors. Over the past year, the ruling Georgian Dream party has stifled civil society and media with its foreign agent law, extended its reign
Zelensky to meet Saudi Crown prince on March 10
President Volodymyr Zelensky said he would travel to Saudi Arabia on March 10 and meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman before talks with U.S. partners.
Zelensky's approval rating jumps to 68% after Trump clash, poll shows
The most significant jump came after the Feb. 28 Oval Office meeting, which ended in a public dispute over security guarantees for Ukraine and the cancellation of the U.S.-Ukraine mineral agreement signing.
Maxar Technologies reportedly restricts Ukraine's access to satellite imagery
Kyiv has relied on high-resolution satellite images for defense and strategic planning, tracking Russian troop movements, assessing battlefield conditions, and monitoring Russian infrastructure damage.
EU members pledge $16 billion in additional support for Ukraine, Costa says
"Today, we have also tasked the Council to work urgently on further initiatives to address Ukraine’s pressing military and defense needs," European Council President Antonio Costa said.
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