Key developments on March 6:
- Ukraine, US delegations to meet next week, Zelensky announces
- Istanbul talks can’t serve as basis for Ukraine-Russia peace deal, Kellogg says
- European air forces could protect Ukraine from Russian aerial strikes, …
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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine, US delegations to meet next week, Zelensky announces
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‘He betrayed every one of us’ – US soldiers in Ukraine speak out after Trump’s military aid halt
Editor’s note: In accordance with the security protocols of the Ukrainian military, soldiers featured in this story are identified by first names and callsigns only.
American volunteer soldiers fighting in Ukraine say that they feel “betrayed” by …
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Eutelsat in talks with EU to possibly replace Starlink in Ukraine, CEO confirms
French satellite operator Eutelsat Communications is in advanced talks with the European Union to possibly replace tech billionaire Elon Musk’s Starlink in Ukraine, Bloomberg reported on March 6.
“Everyone is asking us today, ‘Can …
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Ukrainian, US delegations to discuss peace framework in Saudi Arabia, Witkoff says
Ukrainian and U.S. delegations are set to discuss the framework for a potential peace agreement next week in Saudi Arabia, U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, told reporters on March 6.
“The idea is to …
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Fact Check: Zelenskyy Did NOT Buy French Bank Milleis Via Maltex In February 2025
Did Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy buy the French bank Milleis in February 2025 using the offshore company Maltex? No, that's not true: No credible media organization reported this story, as of March 6, 2025. A viral video purporting to be a …
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Istanbul talks can't serve as basis for Ukraine-Russia peace deal, Kellogg says
The Istanbul talks can’t serve as the basis for a Ukraine-Russia peace deal, U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, said on March 6.
“The Istanbul accords happened 30 days after the invasion, and the …
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As protests engulf Serbia, President Vucic looks for support East and West
Editor’s Note: Following a number of attacks against peaceful protestors in Serbia, the Kyiv Independent agreed to not publish the last names of people who gave comments for this story.
BELGRADE, Serbia — Thousands of protestors walked 300 …
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"We Had Russian Infantry Everywhere" – Callsign "Swampy" on Mariupol Siege
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BREAKING: Ukraine, US delegations resume work, to meet next week, Zelensky announces
Ukraine and U.S. delegations have resumed work and are scheduled to meet next week, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced at the Special European Council on March 6.
“Ukraine is not only ready to take the necessary steps for peace, but we are …
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'The war continues because of Russia' – Zelensky's full speech at European Council
Editor’s note: This is the transcript of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s address to the Special European Council released by the President’s Office on March 6.
President Costa!
President von der Leyen!
Dear colleagues, glad to see you …
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‘Peace’ with Russia already means a steady stream of hybrid attacks on the US and Europe
With every day of the new White House administration that passes, the chances of Russia being brought in from the cold on the international stage after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine appear to be increasing.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s …
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Ukraine working on alternatives to US intelligence, defense minister says
Ukraine has not yet received detailed information on U.S. intelligence-sharing restrictions but is already exploring alternatives, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said on March 6, Interfax-Ukraine reported.
“We are already working on …
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China's envoy calls Trump's treatment of Europe 'appalling'
China’s special envoy for European affairs, Lu Shaye, criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s treatment of European allies, calling it “appalling,” the South China Morning Post reported on March 6.
“When you look at how …
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The Czech weapons giant replacing the Kalashnikov in Ukraine’s army
The Russian-made Kalashnikov still prevails as the main small arm in Ukraine’s military. A Czech weapons giant is setting up shop in Ukraine’s factories to change that.
The Prague-domiciled conglomerate, Colt CZ, has set up assembly of its Bren 2 …
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Global Forces Mobilizing: Can They Secure Ukraine’s Peace?
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Families of Ukrainian POWs rally outside US Embassy, demand 'all-for-all' exchange before peace deal
Relatives of Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) and missing persons held a peaceful rally outside of the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv on March 6, urging Washington to help secure the release of all Ukrainian soldiers and civilians held in Russian captivity. …
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EU Summit About Defence. Macron About Threat From Russia. Deadly Russian Attack on Kryvyi Rih
"Thanks to All American People for Support. We're Still Alive Because of That." – AFU Appeal
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Why Zelenskyy wore that shirt to the Oval Office
Editor’s Note: The reason The Counteroffensive exists is to go deeper into the human experience of war, to take what’s in the headlines and bring you to where it emerges from real people.
We want to cover Ukraine not just as a place where violence is …
