Steve Witkoff’s controversial comments on the Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine have prompted criticism from Ukrainian lawmakers, with one even calling for the envoy’s removal from the negotiations to end Moscow’s full-scale …
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'Absolutely unacceptable' — Ukrainian MPs react to Witkoff's statements on occupied territories
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Ukrainian Forces target key Russian infrastructure and establish foothold in Belgorod region
In a strategic blow to Russian logistics, Ukrainian forces have targeted vital infrastructure in Belgorod's Demidovka, utilizing engineering technology to dismantle two key bridges. Reports indicate that the Ukrainian forces struck Grafovka and …
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Black Sea Initiative renewal central to US-Russia talks in Riyadh, Kremlin says
The Black Sea Initiative is a key topic in ongoing U.S.-Russia talks in Riyadh, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed on March 24, state-owned media outlet TASS reported.
“The matter of the Black Sea Initiative and everything related to …
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Russian missile strike on Sumy injures 28, including 4 children
Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
A Russian missile attack against the residential area of the northeastern city of Sumy injured 28 civilians, including four children, a local official said.
The strike damaged …
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Ukrainian Forces liberate parts of Dvorichna amid ongoing clashes in Kharkiv region
In a series of strategic operations this month, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have liberated part of the territories near the settlement of Dvorichna, Kharkiv region, from Russian troops, reported Oleksiy Maliarevyc, a representative of the 429th …
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Every Night Now Bring Massive Russian Drone Attacks – Nearly a Hundred Shaheds Each Time – Zelenskyy
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Russia stalling Ukraine peace talks to seize more land, strengthen position, media reports
Russia is deliberately prolonging peace talks on Ukraine to seize more territory and strengthen its negotiating position with the U.S., the Moscow Times reported on March 24, citing undisclosed sources.
A Russian diplomatic source told the Moscow …
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Russian job market cools as hiring plunges 15% in early 2025, Russian media reports
Russian businesses have significantly scaled back their recruitment efforts in early 2025, with job openings falling 15% compared to the same period last year, Russian newspaper Izvestia reported on March 24, citing data from employment service …
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Russian Su-25 crashes during training flight in Far East, Russia's Defense Ministry says
A Russian Su-25 attack aircraft crashed during a routine training flight in Primorye Krai in Russia’s Far East, the Russian Defense Ministry said on March 24.
The pilot successfully ejected and was rescued by a search and rescue team, according …
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'Important but small operations' — Ukraine reclaims territory near Dvorichna in Kharkiv Oblast, military says
Ukrainian forces have reclaimed part of the territory near the village of Dvorichna in Kharkiv Oblast, Oles Maliarevych, the deputy commander of the Achilles unmanned systems regiment, told Ukrainian media outlet Suspilne on March 24.
“Speaking …
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Starmer's 'coalition of the willing’ Ukraine peace plan dismissed as 'political theatre,' Telegraph reports
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s “coalition of the willing” peace plan for Ukraine has been criticized by British military officials as “political theatre,” the Telegraph reported on March 23, citing several military …
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Romania, Bulgaria concerned about possible US-Russia Black Sea deal, FT reports
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US-Ukraine talks in Riyadh concerned halt on strikes against ports, official says
The “technical” talks between the U.S. and Ukraine in Saudi Arabia on March 23 about a possible ceasefire with Russia focused on infrastructure and shipping safety, said Serhii Leshchenko, a Presidential Office advisor, on March 24. …
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Trump reportedly growing angry over ongoing Russia-Ukraine aerial strikes
U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly growing angry that Russia and Ukraine continue to launch aerial strikes despite his peace efforts, the Telegraph wrote on March 23, citing undisclosed sources close to Trump.
Following Trump’s recent …
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Istanbul police assault Russia's RT correspondent, cameraman during protest coverage, outlet claims
Istanbul police assaulted Russia Today (RT) correspondent Yasin Eken and his cameraman while they were covering protests in the city, the Russian state-run outlet claimed on March 24.
“They were hit with batons, also had their RT signs ripped …
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China denies considering participation in Ukraine peacekeeping mission
The Chinese Foreign Ministry has denied claims in the media that it is considering participating in a possible peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, China’s state-run newspaper Global Times reported on March 24.
The German news outlet Die Welt …
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Drone Coalition allocates almost $22 million for Ukraine's reconnaissance drones
The partner countries of the Drone Coalition have allocated 20 million euros ($21.6 million) from a common fund to procure tactical-level reconnaissance drones for Ukraine, the Defense Ministry announced on March 24.
“We are grateful to our …
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Escalation Ep 5: Reset
When Ukraine’s new president backs out of a deal with the EU, thousands of Ukrainians protest in Kyiv’s main square. The West watches as Russian-backed authorities attack and kill hundreds of them, then invade parts of Eastern Ukraine & Crimea. …
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Fire at Russian oil depot in Krasnodar Krai continues for 5th day after drone strike, authorities claim
Firefighters continue battling a fire at an oil depot near the village of Kavkazskaya in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai for the fifth day after a drone attack, local authorities claimed on March 24.
Ukrainian drones struck the Kavkazskaya oil pumping …
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4 killed, 13 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past day
At least four people were killed and 13 others injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past day, regional officials reported on March 24.
Ukraine’s air defenses intercepted 57 of the 99 Russian drones launched overnight, including …
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US-Russia talks begin in Saudi Arabia, Russian media reports
Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
The U.S.-Russia talks in Riyadh on a ceasefire in Ukraine have begun, the Russian state news agency TASS reported on March 24, citing an undisclosed source.
The meeting, which comes …
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Ukraine destroys 4 Russian helicopters in Russia's Belgorod Oblast, military claims
Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces destroyed two Russian Ka-52 and two Mi-8 helicopters by missile strikes in the Russian rear in Belgorod Oblast, the military branch reported on March 24.
Russian forces had reportedly established a landing …
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Ukrainian Railways hit by 'large-scale, targeted cyberattack'
Ukrainian Railways (Ukrzaliznytsia) was the target of a large-scale and sophisticated cyberattack, the company said on March 24, adding that the restoration of all systems is ongoing.
“Ukrzaliznytsia’s online systems have been subjected to …
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General Staff: Russia has lost 904,760 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Russia has lost 904,760 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 24.
The number includes 1,280 casualties Russian forces suffered just over …
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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.
A 37-year-old man in the Fastiv district sustained …