A U.S. judge on March 28 halted the Trump administration’s efforts to shut down Voice of America (VoA), temporarily preventing the firing of some 1,300 employees placed on leave earlier this month.
District Judge J. Paul Oetken granted a …
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- 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 …
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US judge temporarily halts dismantling of Voice of America
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Pressure on Russia Is Needed for Diplomacy to Work – Zelenskyy
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Belarusian exiled opposition's chairwoman Melnikava reported missing
Anzhalika Melnikava, the speaker of the Belarusian Coordination Council, disappeared on March 25, and there has been no contact with her since, the council reported on March 28.
Polish authorities have been notified of Melnikava’s disappearance …
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Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih injures 5
Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
A Russian missile attack against the city of Kryvyi Rih in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on March 29 injured five people, Governor Serhii Lysak reported.
High-rise buildings, houses, a …
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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 …
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Vance suggests energy ceasefire in effect while Ukraine accuses Russia of violations
U.S. Vice President JD Vance indicated on March 28 that a ban on strikes against Ukrainian and Russian energy facilities is in force, despite Kyiv accusing Moscow of repeated violations.
“We’ve obviously got this energy infrastructure …
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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 …
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4 killed, 36 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past day
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General Staff: Russia has lost 912,490 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Russia has lost 912,490 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 29.
The number includes 1,740 casualties Russian forces suffered just over …
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100,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine identified by media investigation
The BBC and the independent outlet Mediazona have identified the names of 100,001 Russian soldiers who have been killed during the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Since the media outlets' last update in mid-March, the names of 2,007 Russian soldiers …
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IMF approves $400 million in funding for Ukraine
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the disbursement of $400 million in funds for Ukraine via the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), the IMF announced on March 28.
The funds represent the latest tranche of the EFF program, …
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Ukraine formalizing agreements on European military aid, intelligence sharing ahead of next Ramstein summit, Zelensky says
Ukraine is working to finalize agreements with European nations for additional military aid shipments as well as expanded intelligence sharing ahead of the next Ramstein summit, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on March 28.
The next Ramstein-format …
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Ukrainian forces push 3-4 km inside Belgorod region, Reuters reports
Ukrainian forces have advanced three to four kilometers into Russia’s Belgorod region, engaging in battles with Russian troops, according to Russian military bloggers and independent analysts.
Military expert Emil Kastehelmi of the Black Bird Group …
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State Department officially informs Congress of plans to dissolve USAID, CNN reports
The State Department formally notified Congress on March 28 that it is dismantling the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and transferring some of its functions under its jurisdiction.
According to the notification, the agency, which …
Ceasefire is IMPOSSIBLE!' Leutenatn-colonel Glen Grant
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With peace talks underway, Ukrainian political veterans align 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 …
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Sanctions Are WORKING: Russia’s Budget Deficit Hits Record Levels!
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Russia's attack on Dnipto kills 4, injures 15
Editor’s Note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
A Russian drone attack on March 28 killed four people and injured at least 15 in the city of Dnipro, sparking a large fire at a hotel and restaurant complex as well as other …
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Ukraine won't sign minerals deal with US if it threatens EU membership, Zelensky says
Ukraine will not sign a minerals deal with the U.S. if it threatens its accession to the European Union, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on March 28.
Zelensky’s remarks came a day after details of a new alleged draft of a mineral agreement …
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NATO’s Warning to Putin: Any Attack Will Be Met with DEVASTATION!
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Russia's gas production plummets following Ukraine's transit halt, media reports
Russia’s natural gas production saw a significant decline in February, dropping 11.3% year-on-year to 57.2 billion cubic meters (bcm), according to Russian media outlet Kommersant, which cited sources familiar with Energy Ministry data.
The sharp …
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Zelensky: U.S. to consult with Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Europe on ceasefire monitoring
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that the United States will initiate consultations with Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and several European nations regarding their preparedness to monitor a potential ceasefire.
“We have been informed that the …
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'89 hours of non-stop work' — Ukrainian Railways battle against a cyberattack by 'the enemy'
When an “unprecedented” cyberattack hit the computer networks of Ukrainian Railways (Ukrzaliznytsia) on March 23, the company’s staff gave up any idea of getting a good night’s sleep for the foreseeable future.
“Everyone …
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Ukraine war latest: Russia intensifies assault in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, military says
Key developments on March 28: