Western sanctions against Russia could be eventually relaxed if the step ensures security and justice for Ukraine, top Ukrainian sanctions official Vladyslav Vlasiuk told Politico in an interview published on March 17.
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- Ukraine confirms withdrawal from Sudzha in Russia’s Kursk Oblast
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Russia sanctions could be eased in exchange for security, justice for Ukraine, Ukrainian official says
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Russia open to civilian observers in Ukraine under possible peace deal
Russia is open to allowing unarmed observers and civilian missions in Ukraine as part of a potential peace deal, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said on March 16, according to state-owned news agency TASS.
“A peace treaty may …
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3 killed, 12 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past day
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Ukrainian drones attack fuel facility in Russia's Astrakhan Oblast, governor claims
Ukrainian drones attacked a fuel and energy facility in Russia’s Astrakhan Oblast on March 17, causing a fire, regional governor Igor Babushkin claimed.
“Overnight, the Ukrainian Armed Forces again attempted a massive drone attack on …
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US to withdraw from group investigating Russian leadership for crimes against Ukraine, NYT reports
The U.S. has privately told European officials that it is pulling back from an international group investigating Russian leaders for the crime of aggression committed against Ukraine, the New York Times reported on March 17, citing undisclosed …
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Trump plans to call Putin on March 18 to discuss war in Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to have a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on March 18 to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, Reuters reported.
“I’ll be speaking to President Putin on Tuesday. A lot of work’s …
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General Staff: Russia has lost 895,450 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Russia has lost 895,450 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 17.
The number includes 1,210 casualties Russian forces suffered just over …
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Ukraine ceasefire faces battlefield challenges, envoy says
Steve Witkoff, Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, emphasized the challenges of implementing a ceasefire in Ukraine, citing the vast scale of the war.
Witkoff paid a visit to Moscow on March 13 for talks on the 30-day ceasefire proposal that …
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Lviv airport could reopen by late spring, general director says
Lviv’s Danylo Halytskyi International Airport may resume aviation operations as early as April or May, according to an optimistic scenario under government consideration, its general director told Vysokyi Zamok media outlet on March 15.
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Erdogan tells Trump that Turkey supports US efforts to end Russia's war
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on March 16 spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump for the first time since his second term began in January, with the conversation covering key issues, including Russia’s war against Ukraine.
During the …
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'Plan A is get the shooting to stop' — Rubio says as US pushes for ceasefire in Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described a recent meeting between U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin as “promising” while acknowledging the complexities of ending the ongoing war.
Speaking on CBS’s …
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Lithuania backs EU plan for $43.5 billion in military aid to Ukraine, Reuters reports
Lithuania has voiced support for an EU initiative to provide Ukraine with up to 40 billion euro ($43.5 billion) in military aid this year, arguing that similar funding will be necessary in the future to prevent another Russian attack.
“If we can …
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'Ukraine’s only security guarantee is the Ukrainian Army!'
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Kremlin dismisses ceasefire as tactic to buy time for Ukraine’s military
The Kremlin claims that calls for a ceasefire in Ukraine are merely an attempt to give the Ukrainian military time to regroup and rearm, according to Vladimir Putin’s aide, Yuri Ushakov.
“We see this as an effort to provide Ukrainian forces …
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Putin PANICS! 15 Nations Pledge Security Guarantees for Ukraine
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Zelensky announces upcoming Ramstein summit in Brussels
Ukraine is preparing for the next Ramstein summit, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced in his evening address on March 16.
Defense Minister Rustem Umerov is now in the process of organizing the next Ramstein-format meeting of the Ukrainian Defense …
Lukashenko’s “Young Leaders” – A Real Transition or a New Strategy for Control?
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New Canadian PM discusses security guarantees, bilateral cooperation in call with Zelensky
Newly elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney discussed Canada’s support for Ukraine in a phone call with President Volodymyr Zelensky, the Presidential Office reported on March 16.
Carney was sworn in as Canada’s prime minister on …
Musk Shuts Down VOA And Abducted Children Tracking Programme
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No more lost territory, return of deported children — Kyiv names red lines for peace deal, Independent reports
Ukraine is ready to negotiate a peace deal with Russia, but remains firm on several key areas, the U.K. news outlet the Independent reported on March 16, citing senior Ukrainian officials.
Kyiv has agreed to accept a U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire, …
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West can send troops to Ukraine without Russia's permission, Macron says
Kyiv does not need Russia’s permission to invite peacekeeping troops to its territory, French President Emmanuel Macron said in an interview with French regional newspaper Le Parisien on March 15.
“Ukraine is sovereign – if it requests …
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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine confirms withdrawal from Sudzha in Russia's Kursk Oblast
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Ukraine achieves tech milestone with 100% locally produced FPV drones, breaking dependency on China
In a technological leap, Ukraine has unveiled its first batch of fully localized FPV drones, significantly curbing its reliance on Chinese components. As reported by the outlet Militarni, the company Vyriy Drone has delivered one thousand drones made …
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UK proposes Western peacekeeping mission of 10,000 troops in Ukraine
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer presented plans to send 10,000 peacekeeping troops to Ukraine at a high-level virtual summit in London on March 15.
The summit, which included 29 international leaders, was organized by the U.K. with the purpose of …