As the U.S. chooses an increasingly hostile posture toward Europe, the U.K. and France have been gearing up to lead the continent’s defense without Washington.
French President Emmanuel Macron has coined the term “strategic …
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Unless you act, 'it's just rhetoric' — Baltic states skeptical of Western European leadership
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Putin signs largest conscription campaign in 14 years, drafting 160,000 men
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on March 31 ordering the spring conscription of 160,000 men for compulsory military service, state-owned media TASS reported.
The draft, running from April to June, applied to citizens aged 18 to 30 and …
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US Army confirms deaths of 3 missing servicemen in Lithuania, 1 still missing
Three American servicemen who went missing during a training exercise in Lithuania have been found dead, the U.S. Army’s Europe and Africa Command announced on March 31.
The soldiers and their tracked vehicle disappeared on March 25 during an …
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Potential Trump-Putin deal on Nord Stream 2 raises concerns in Berlin
Reports are surfacing of behind-the-scenes negotiations between the Americans and Russians discussing the potential reactivation of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline as part of a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov …
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Kremlin says it remains open to US talks despite Trump's reported anger at Putin
The Kremlin remains willing to engage with the U.S. despite reports that President Donald Trump is “very angry” over Russian President Vladimir Putin’s latest remarks on Ukraine, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on March 31. …
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Russian forces employ unconventional tactics in Toretsk battle, utilize underground routes to infiltrate Ukrainian defenses
Russian forces continue to employ unconventional tactics in the ongoing battle for Toretsk, Donetsk region, reportedly utilizing underground communications, including city sewers, to infiltrate Ukrainian defense lines, reported Viktor Tregubov, …
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EU Strikes Back! 17th Sanctions Package Set to Crush Russia’s Economy
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The Netherlands commits €500 million for Ukraine's drone development
The Netherlands has announced a significant €500 million support for Ukraine, targeting the development of drones. Dutch Minister Ruben Brekelmans and State Secretary Guus Teunmann revealed the initiative during their recent visit to Ukraine. …
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Moldova expels 3 Russian diplomats for aiding fugitive MP's escape to Transnistria
Moldova expelled three Russian embassy employees on March 31, citing activities contrary to diplomatic status, the country’s Foreign Ministry announced.
The move follows reports that Moldovan lawmaker Alexandr Nesterovschi, sentenced to 12 …
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Alexander Vindman: Trump repeats past US mistakes with Russia
Alexander Vindman served as the director of European affairs for the United States National Security Council in 2018-2020, during U.S. President Donald Trump’s first administration. The Kyiv Independent’s Kate Tsurkan sits down with …
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Russia again focusing on Pokrovsk sector, yet 'stalling,' Syrskyi says
Russia is concentrating its main offensive efforts on the Pokrovsk sector in Donetsk Oblast but is “stalling” and failing to advance, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on March 31.
Pokrovsk, situated about 70 kilometers northwest …
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New Details About Mineral Deal. Pro-Russian Politician Sentenced in France. Russian UAV Attack
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Russian tank fleet dwindles as production and repair lag
Russia is grappling with a significant problem on the front lines as Ukraine claims a crucial victory in the ongoing conflict. The Ukrainian military has reportedly decimated nearly the entire Russian tank fleet over the past three years, leading to …
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SBU detains group suspected of directing Russian missile attacks on Kyiv
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) detained a group suspected of working with Russian military intelligence (GRU) to help target Russian missile strikes on Kyiv, it announced on March 31.
Three men were detained, including one Russian citizen, the …
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Moscow Metro website displayed appeal from recently hacked Ukrainian Railways
The Moscow subway’s website became unavailable on March 31, displaying only a banner with a message on the technical failure from recently hacked Ukrainian Railways (Ukrzaliznytsia).
Russian users on the crash detection service Downdetector.su …
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Ukraine-US talks on minerals deal ongoing, not tied to NATO membership, source says
Ukrainian and U.S. government and legal teams continue discussions on the mineral deal, a source in the Presidential Office told the Kyiv Independent on March 31 as U.S. President Donald Trump is escalating his rhetoric on the agreement.
“On …
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Sweden unveils its largest military aid package for Ukraine worth nearly $1.6 billion
Sweden will provide Ukraine with a military aid package worth almost $1.6 billion, Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson announced on March 31.
The latest package is Sweden’s largest tranche of military assistance since the beginning of …
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Netherlands pledges over $2 billion for Ukraine in 2025, including $540 million for drones
The Netherlands will allocate 2 billion euros ($2.2 billion) to support Ukraine in 2025, said Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans and State Secretary Gijs Tuinman on March 31.
This support will include 500 million euros ($540 million) for …
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Kyiv hosting parliamentary leaders 'from across Europe'
Parliamentary representatives from 17 European countries and the European Parliament arrived in Kyiv on March 31, Verkhovna Rada Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk announced.
“Today, Kyiv welcomes parliamentary representatives from across Europe,” …
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Report 2024
As we close the chapter on 2024, we at Promote Ukraine want to take a moment to reflect on everything we have achieved together. This financial report is more than just numbers – it is a testament to our commitment to transparency, accountability, …
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Russia trying to bypass Ukraine's positions in Toretsk by going underground, military says
Russian soldiers tried to enter Ukraine’s rear in Toretsk in Donetsk Oblast via underground communications as battles in the city continue, said Victor Tregubov, a spokesperson for Ukraine’s Khortytsia group of forces, on March 31. …
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Trump to visit Saudi Arabia in mid-May, Axios reports
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to visit Saudi Arabia in mid-May for the first foreign trip of his second term, Axios reported on March 30, citing two U.S. officials and a source with knowledge of the president’s travel plans.
The specific …
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Marine Le Pen barred from running for public office after embezzlement verdict
A French court on March 31 found Marine Le Pen, one of the leaders of the far-right National Rally party (RN), guilty of embezzling EU funds and banned her from running for public office “with immediate effect."
Le Pen, eight RN members of …