Latvia to provide 1,500 combat drones to Ukraine
Latvia will provide 1,500 combat drones to Ukraine, the country’s Defense Minister Andris Spruds said on April 1.
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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.
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.
Putin attends launch ceremony of new Russian nuclear-powered submarine
Russian President Vladimir Putin on March 26 attended the launch of a new nuclear-powered submarine named Perm, various Russian news outlets reported.
Parliament passes bill enhancing Ukraine’s cybersecurity defense strategy
Ukraine’s parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, passed on March 27 in the second reading a bill aimed at strengthening the country’s cyber defense capabilities and enhancing protection of state information resources.
USAGM withdraws termination of RFE/RL grant, funding back in effect
The U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) has reversed its decision to terminate grant funding for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) for the fiscal year 2025, RFE/RL reported on March 26.
Hungarian FM visits Moscow, eyes further economic cooperation with Russia
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto visited Moscow on March 26 to discuss continued economic cooperation between the two countries, Bloomberg reported.
Ukrainian forces destroy Russian command center in Kursk Oblast, General Staff reports
Ukrainian troops destroyed a Russian command and observation post in the area between Viktorivka and Uspenivka in Russia's Kursk Oblast, Ukraine’s General Staff reported on March 26.
Russian drone attack on Kharkiv injures 9
A Russian drone strike on Kharkiv injured at least nine people and caused multiple fires, Ukraine's State Emergency Service reported on March 26.
One person injured following Russian drone attack against Kyiv Oblast, property damage reported
Russia launched a drone attack against Kyiv Oblast on the night of March 24, injuring a man and causing damage to residential and commercial properties, acting Governor Mykola Kalashnyk reported.
Zelensky calls meeting between Ukraine and US 'beneficial,' urges further unity
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the meeting between Ukrainian and U.S. delegations in Saudi Arabia was "constructive and beneficial," with progress made on key issues, in his evening address on March 23.
Atesh partisans sabotage railway line in Russia's Smolensk Oblast, group claims
The Atesh partisan group sabotaged a railway line in Russia's Smolensk Oblast, disrupting the transport of military cargo toward Bryansk and the Kursk Oblast, the group claimed via Telegram on March 23.
Kremlin raises financial incentives to over $23,000 amid military recruitment shortages
Russia is increasing financial incentives for military recruits due to a severe shortage of new volunteers, Ukraine’s Military Intelligence (HUR) reported on March 23.
Sudzha gas metering station in Russia's Kursk Oblast on fire following multiple explosions
Explosions occurred at the Sudzha gas metering station in Russia's Kursk Oblast on the night of March 21, followed by a large fire, Russian media and Telegram channels reported.
US to hold indirect talks in Saudi Arabia with Russian and Ukrainian representatives, Kellogg says
The U.S. plans to hold indirect talks between Russia and Ukraine in Saudi Arabia to understand each side's conditions, Special Envoy to Ukraine Keith Kellogg announced on March 20.
Italy and Ukraine partner on $11.9 million project to strengthen agriculture sector and food security in Odesa Oblast
Italy signed an agreement with Ukraine to launch the 11 million euro ($11.9 million) Pro.UKR project, aimed at promoting sustainable agricultural development and food security in Odesa Oblast, Agriculture Minister Vitaliy Koval reported on March 19.
Zelensky confirms new arrival of F-16 jets to Ukraine
A new shipment of Western F-16 fighter jets has arrived in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed to journalists on March 19.
Russian attacks on railway infrastructure in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast injure four workers
Russia carried out two attacks on Ukraine's railway energy infrastructure in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, injuring four workers, Ukrzaliznytsia reported on March 19.
EU plans to supply at least 2 million shells annually to Ukraine
The European Union plans to supply Ukraine with at least 2 million shells annually, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced on March 19.
Trump appoints Kellogg as Special Envoy to Ukraine, removes him from dealings with Russia
Initially appointed as Trump’s Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia, General Keith Kellogg was to be involved in direct peace talk efforts between the two countries. However, recent media reports indicate that he was excluded from high-level peace at the Kremlin's request as Moscow perceived Kellogg as being too sympathetic to Ukraine.
Western leaders reaffirm support for Ukraine following virtual summit hosted by Starmer
Western leaders reiterated their support for Ukraine following a virtual summit hosted by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on March 15, where leaders from 25 countries were in attendance.
'Enough is enough' — Greenland PM criticizes Trump's annexation efforts
Greenland's outgoing Prime Minister Mute Egede criticized President Donald Trump’s suggestion that the U.S. could annex Greenland in a Facebook post on March 13.
German Defense Minister calls for unified European approach toward defense procurement
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius called for a unified European approach to military procurement in order to avoid bureaucratic delays, Reuters reported on March 12.
Fires reported at infrastructure facilities in Russia's Voronezh and Rostov regions following drone strikes
Infrastructure facilities in Russia's Voronezh and Rostov regions caught fire following multiple drone strikes, governors Alexander Gusev and Yuri Slyusar reported on March 12.
Iceland allocates over $2 million to support Ukrainian energy sector
Iceland will allocate over 2 million euros ($2.17 million) to Ukraine's Energy Support Fund, the Ministry of Energy reported on March 11.
Von der Leyen welcomes US, Ukraine talks and reaffirms EU support
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed the results of Ukraine’s talks with the U.S. in Jeddah, on March 11, and reaffirmed the EU’s support.
Russian attacks on Donetsk Oblast kill 4, injure 5
Russian troops launched a series of attacks on March 11 against Donetsk Oblast, killing at least four civilians and injuring five, Governor Vadym Filashkin reported.
Ukrainian high jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh wins gold at European Athletics Indoor Championships
Ukrainian high jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh claimed the gold medal at the European Athletics Indoor Championships in Apeldoorn, Netherlands, on March 9.
Romanian far-right candidate Calin Georgescu barred from running in presidential election
Romania's electoral bureau has disqualified far-right candidate Calin Georgescu from running in the presidential election re-run, multiple Romanian channels announced on March 9.
Rubio, Musk clash with Polish FM over Starlink in Ukraine, accuse him of 'just making things up'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Elon Musk sharply responded to Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski on March 9, dismissing Sikorski’s concerns about Starlink being cut off in the future, and urging him to be thankful for the assistance thus far.
Dagestan, Chechnya block Telegram messaging app
Authorities in Russia’s Dagestan and Chechnya have blocked the Telegram messaging app, Russian state media TASS reported on March 8.
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