Ukraine and the EU signed an agreement on March 12 on transitional financing of 6 billion euros ($6.5 billion) for Kyiv as part of the bloc’s long-term 50 billion euro ($55 billion) support plan, the Source : …
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Kyiv to receive $6.5 billion in EU transitional financing under Ukraine Facility
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US announces $300 million defense aid package for Ukraine
Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated. The U.S. pledged a defense aid package of weapons and equipment for Ukraine worth around $300 million, U.S. National Security Advisor Ja Source : …
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The man who refuses to leave his museum-like house in front-line Chasiv Yar
CHASIV YAR, DONETSK OBLAST – In the small town of Chasiv Yar, just several kilometers away from the eastern front of Russia’s war in Ukraine, a rare house has remained intact. Most of the residents ha Source : …
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The Invisible War: Ukraine, Russia locked in dizzying electronic warfare arms race shaping the battlefield
When Ukraine received Excalibur artillery shells in March 2022 from the U.S. shortly after the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, it was immediately the military’s weapon of choice. Thanks to thei Source : kyivindependent.com/the-invis…
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Special Operation Strikes Back. Russia in the Heat of War. Daily Wrap-up
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Russian shelling of Zaporizhzhia Oblast village injures 2
Russia carried out an artillery attack against the village of Huliaipole in Zaporizhzhia Oblast in the afternoon on March 12, injuring two women aged 63 and 77, Governor Ivan Fedorov reported. The pol Source : kyivindependent.com/russian-a…
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Russian attack causes fire in Kryvyi Rih, kills 2
A Russian attack against the city of Kryvyi Rih in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on March 12 killed at least two people, Governor Serhii Lysak said. The strike started a fire in a multi-story building. Multip Source : kyivindependent.com/russian-a…
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Poll: Vast majority of Ukrainians against Russian as official or state language
Ukrainians are widely opposed to the use of the Russian language in official settings, with 81% against Russian being used as an official language in their region or as a state language, a poll by the Source : kyivindependent.com/poll-majo…
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European Commission proposes draft framework for Ukraine's EU accession talks
The European Commission on March 12 proposed a draft framework for the forthcoming negotiations on the possible accession of Ukraine and Moldova to the EU. In its November 2023 report, the European Co Source : kyivindependent.com/european-…
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Denmark announces new military aid package for Ukraine worth $336 million
The Danish Defense Ministry announced on March 12 a new 2.3 billion kroner ($336 million) military aid package for Ukraine. The package is Denmark’s 16th such delivery of military aid since the beginn Source : …
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FT: EU nears deal on adding $5.5 billion to defense fund for Ukraine
EU countries are close to a deal to add 5 billion euros ($5.5 billion) to a fund used to provide military assistance to Ukraine, the Financial Times reported on March 12, citing four unnamed officials Source : kyivindependent.com/ft-eu-nea…
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Another 47 Ukrainians evacuated from Gaza
A plane carrying 47 Ukrainians who have been evacuated from Gaza landed in Moldova on March 12, Ukraine’s military intelligence agency reported on Telegram. In total, 363 Ukrainian citizens have been Source : …
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Zelensky signs law on allowing soldiers to preserve reproductive cells for free
Ukrainian soldiers will be able to preserve their reproductive cells for free, allowing them to have children in case of death or injury, according to a law signed by President Volodymyr Zelensky on M Source : kyivindependent.com/zelensky-…
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Ukrainian Film That 'Shouldn't Have Been Made' Received an Oscar
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Governor: At least 2 years required to de-mine Ukrainian-controlled territory in Kherson Oblast
At least two years will be required to de-mine Ukrainian-controlled territory in Kherson Oblast west of the Dnipro River, Governor Oleksandr Prokudin said on March 12. Ukraine has become one of the mo Source : kyivindependent.com/governor-…
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European Parliament votes to criminalize circumvention of EU sanctions
The European Parliament has adopted a directive on criminalizing the violation and circumvention of EU sanctions, namely in relation to sanctions targeting Russia, the parliament’s press service repor Source : …
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Czech Republic to provide additional ammunition to Ukraine
The Czech Republic’s Prime Minister, Petr Fiala, announced that his country could secure an additional 200,000 rounds of ammunition for Ukraine on a non-mandatory basis. This would be in addition to t Source : www.uawire.org/czech-rep…
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What we know about ‘Siberian Battalion’ that reportedly crossed into Russia?
Editor’s Note: The Kyiv Independent doesn’t provide the full names of soldiers mentioned in the story to protect them and their families from persecution in Russia. They are identified by callsigns. K Source : …
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Reuters: US set to announce new military aid package for Ukraine
The U.S. may announce later on March 12 a military aid package for Ukraine worth as much as $400 million, Reuters reported, citing two unnamed American officials. This would be the first package since Source : kyivindependent.com/reuters-u…
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Czech PM: Czech initiative receives commitments for 200,000 more artillery shells
The Czech-led initiative to provide Ukraine with artillery ammunition received “non-binding commitments” for a further 200,000 shells, in addition to the confirmed purchase of 300,000 rounds, Czech Pr Source : …
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SBU uncovers pro-Russian disinformation group connected to Moscow-linked Ukrainian church
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) neutralized a pro-Russian disinformation group in Kyiv whose members included a now-detained priest of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate (U Source : kyivindependent.com/sbu-uncov…
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Russia, China, Iran start joint naval drill in Gulf of Oman
Russia, China, and Iran started a joint naval exercise called “Marine Security Belt 2024” in the Gulf of Oman, off the coast of Iran, on March 12. Beijing has maintained close ties with Moscow during Source : …
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Vatican says Russia should take first steps toward negotiations with Ukraine
The first condition for peace in Ukraine is for Russia to cease its hostilities, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s secretary of state, said on March 11. Parolin’s statement followed criticism of Source : …
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Russian armed opposition forces launch armored incursion into Russia, take control of several villages in Kursk and Belgorod regions
Russian opposition forces, known for last year’s incursions into Russia, have reportedly crossed the border again. The Freedom of Russia Legion, the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK), and the Siberian Bat Source : www.uawire.org/russian-a…
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Russia bans the entry of 2 Baltic PMs, other top officials
The Russian Foreign Ministry announced on March 12 that it was banning the entry of 367 citizens of the Baltic countries into Russia, including Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas and Latvian Prime Mi Source : kyivindependent.com/russia-ba…
