French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will provide an additional €2 billion in military assistance to Ukraine. The announcement was made during a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris on …
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- Russia has struck Ukraine’s energy sites 8 times since March 18, Zelensky’s advisor says
- Ukraine’s list of energy facilities banned from attacks differs from Russian version, Energy Ministry says …
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France pledges €2 billion in military aid to Ukraine
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Witkoff comments 'very disturbing' to Ukraine, Zelensky says

Ukraine is “very disturbed” by recent comments from U.S. Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff and fears Russian disinformation narratives are influencing American officials, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with …
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Norwegian firm Ro Marine accused of issuing fake insurance certificates to Russian 'Shadow Fleet'
Norwegian firm Ro Marine AS, which is owned by a Russian national, has been accused of issuing fraudulent insurance certificates to 76 tankers belonging to Russia's so-called "shadow fleet," without the necessary licensing, according to Danish news …
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US must not let Putin out of global isolation, Zelensky says

It is critical that the United States not bring Russian President Vladimir Putin out of political and economic isolation, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with Eurovision News on March 26.
His comments come a day after Russia and …
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As Macron talks about building up Europe's defenses, Ukraine awaits for actual results

As French President Emmanuel Macron hosts another Ukraine-centric summit in Paris on March 27, the main question remains open — can Europe, and France as one of its leaders, keep embattled Kyiv afloat when the U.S. walks out?
Addressing the nation on …
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Return of Ukrainian children 'number one' aim in recent ceasefire talks, Zelensky says

A major priority for Kyiv in recent ceasefire negotiations with the United States in Saudi Arabia involved the return of Ukrainian children illegally deported to Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with Eurovision News on March …
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Ukraine Won’t Stand Alone! A New Military Coalition is Coming – Are We Ready?
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Russia imports chemicals from fertilizer companies to evade sanctions, Bloomberg reports

Russian is importing large quantities of chemicals for manufacturing explosives by purchasing products from fertilizer companies that have avoided international sanctions lists, Bloomberg reported on March 26.
Western countries imposed wide-reaching …
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As Ukraine-Russia ceasefire progress inches forward, here’s where things stand

After three days of separate intensive discussions with the United States, Russia and Ukraine left the latest round of ceasefire talks in Saudi Arabia with agreements to declare a limited ceasefire in the Black Sea and to halt strikes against energy …
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Paris Summit Decides Ukraine’s Fate – International Forces on Standby!
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We asked Ukrainian soldiers if they'd fight Russia 'with their bare hands'

CIA Director John Ratcliffe on March 25 gave a rousing assessment of Ukraine’s desire to achieve an acceptable and lasting peace, insisting its people and armed forces would fight Russia with “their bare hands” if they had to. …
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Explainer: Some Ukrainians speak Russian language – it doesn’t make them Russian

Born in Crimea and raised in Kherson, journalist Yevheniia Virlych grew up speaking both Ukrainian and Russian in her daily life. It wasn’t until 2022, when she and her family lived through the Russian occupation of Kherson Oblast, that they made the …
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Ukraine war latest: Russia has struck Ukraine's energy sites 8 times since March 18, Kyiv says

Key developments on March 26:
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As Ukraine, Russia agree to ceasefire at sea, Moscow's battered Black Sea Fleet is set to get a reprieve

The White House on March 25 announced that Ukraine and Russia had agreed to “eliminate the use of force” in the Black Sea, returning the spotlight to a theater of battle that has been relatively quiet for more than a year.
Throughout 2022 …
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France announces $2 billion military aid package for Ukraine

France will provide Ukraine with a new military aid package worth 2 billion euros ($2.1 billion), President Emmanuel Macron announced on March 26 at a press conference with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris.
“We must continue …
National Guard celebrates 11th anniversary
Servicemen and units received state wards, honorary titles and battle flags.
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Ukraine warns of 15 potential Russian-provoked military conflicts by 2045, with Poland in the crosshairs
Ukraine's intelligence agency has disclosed that Russia has formulated 15 potential military conflict scenarios leading up to 2045, with four of these involving Poland, presenting an unprecedented threat.
Vadym Skibitskyi, a representative of the …
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4 US soldiers died in Lithuania during training on Belarus border, NATO chief says

Four American soldiers died in Lithuania in an incident during training near the border with Belarus, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed to reporters on March 26 following reports they had gone missing, Reuters reported.
Earlier in the day, …
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Ukraine's list of energy facilities banned from attacks differs from Russian version, Energy Ministry says

Ukraine’s list of energy facilities Kyiv wants Russia to stop striking during a partial ceasefire is at odds with Russia’s, European Pravda reported on March 26, citing a response to a request from the Energy Ministry.
The Energy Ministry …
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Ukraine’s ex-Commander-in-Chief reveals tensions with Romania over Ukrainian EW involvement in Russian drone incursions
During his conversation with students in Lviv, the former head of Ukraine's Armed Forces, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, now Ukraine's Ambassador to the UK, disclosed that he received calls from Romania blaming Ukrainian electronic warfare (EW) systems for …
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Russia's New Secret Weapon! Content Creators that Work for Propaganda in Real Life
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Ukrainian strikes cause up to $900 million in damage to Russian energy infrastructure over six months
In a series of strategic attacks from September 2024 to February 2025, Ukraine has dealt a significant blow to Russian energy infrastructure, causing damages estimated at between 60 billion rubles (approximately $658 million) and 80 billion rubles …
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Expert negotiator dissects Ukraine-Russia ceasefire talks

The Kyiv Independent’s Chris York sits down with Marty Latz, an expert negotiator who has spent decades examining the techniques U.S. President Donald Trump has used to make deals, to discuss Trump’s negotiation techniques as he tries to broker …
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Zelensky arrives in France to meet Macron ahead of 'coalition of the willing' summit

President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Paris on March 26 for a meeting with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, Ukrainian government spokesperson Serhii Nykyforov told Suspilne.
The two presidents are expected to discuss security guarantees …