Amy B. Zegart
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced plans on March 7 to implement large-scale military training for all adult men to strengthen the country’s reserve forces.
In a speech to the Sejm, Poland’s parliament, he noted that this initiative was in …
Drones have reportedly struck the town of Starodub in Russia’s Bryansk Oblast in an overnight attack on March 7.
Starodub is located about 130 kilometers (80 miles) from the regional capital of Bryansk and about 32 kilometers (20 miles) from the …
Russian forces launched multiple strikes on Dobropillia, a city in Donetsk Oblast, late on March 7, resulting in casualties and injuries, according to the head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration.
At least 4 people have been killed and 18 …
Work is underway with U.S. officials to “accelerate peace,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an evening address on March 7.
Ukrainian and U.S. delegations are preparing to meet in Saudi Arabia in the coming days following a meeting …
On March 8, 2025, several hundred protesters, including prominent figures from Poland’s main opposition party Law and Justice (PiS), blocked a bridge on the Polish-German border connecting Frankfurt an der Oder and Słubice. The demonstrations …
Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly considering a truce in Ukraine if certain conditions are respected, Bloomberg reported on March 7.
Russian and U.S. officials met in Saudi Arabia on Feb. 18 for preliminary talks regarding ending …
The brigade receives its new insignia.
Editor’s Note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Ostap Yarysh, a Ukrainian correspondent at Voice of America (VoA), was dismissed on March 7, reportedly following an inspection by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). …
As U.S. President Donald Trump continues to push for a swift end to the war in Ukraine, fears are mounting that Kyiv could be forced to accept a peace deal on unfavorable terms, and that will leave it vulnerable to future Russian attacks.
The fears …
Ukraine has reportedly been denied access to Maxar satellite images, with sources pointing to a decision by the Trump administration affecting intelligence sharing as the root cause, according to various media reports. The commercial service has …
Days after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a pause in sharing U.S. intelligence, the Ukrainian military has reported little effect from that decision on the front.
The pause is likely to have a higher toll on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure, …
Ukrainian energy company DTEK’s gas production facilities in Poltava Oblast were attacked by Russia on the morning of March 7, forcing them to halt operations due to the damage, the company reported.
DTEK is Ukraine’s largest private energy …
Russian troops have reportedly breached Ukrainian defense lines south of Sudzha in the Kursk region, reports Ukrayinska Pravda, citing sources from a Ukrainian unit stationed in the area.
“A breakthrough occurred in the blockade area. In brief, this …
Ukraine’s largest state-owned energy company, Naftogaz, and Poland’s petroleum refineries company, Orlen, have signed a contract for the supply of approximately 100 million cubic meters (mcm) of liquefied natural gas (LNG), Naftogaz …
Key developments on March 7:
As Ukrainian forces continue to engage in strategic maneuvers, military expert Oleksandr Kovalenko has emphasized the critical role they play in binding a 60,000-strong enemy grouping in the Kursk region. Kovalenko argues that if Ukrainian troops …
Republican lawmakers are calling on President Donald Trump to resume U.S. military and intelligence assistance to Ukraine, the Hill reported on March 7.
The Trump administration halted U.S. military aid to Ukraine and intelligence sharing with Kyiv …
U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to pause sharing intelligence with Kyiv has raised fears in major Ukrainian cities that Russian missile attacks could now occur without any warning.
“It will be a catastrophe,” Oleh Yeremenov, a …
Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban has blocked the conclusions of the European Council summit regarding support for Ukraine and the establishment of a fair peace agreement, which includes reliable security guarantees for Ukraine.
Hungary's …
Ukraine's newly acquired French wartime asset, the Mirage 2000, a multi-role, fourth-generation fighter jet, was thrust into action following Russia's recent missile barrage. This sophisticated aircraft, delivered to Ukraine just a month ago, was …
Ukrainians have expressed outrage over recent rhetoric from the U.S., and their trust in President Volodymyr Zelensky has surged. The main driver of this increased unity and trust is not personal attacks on Zelensky but rather a perception that U.S. …
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has stated that Russia is yet to determine its negotiator for discussions with Ukraine, as the Istanbul Agreements are set to form the cornerstone of potential negotiations. Peskov denied that the recent strike on …
