Germany has extradited a high-ranking tax official back to Ukraine, wanted for his alleged involvement in corruption schemes. The official fled Ukraine at least two years ago. As announced by the Ukrainian Office of the Prosecutor General on …
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- US halts intelligence sharing with Ukraine, CIA director confirms
- Trump may resume Ukraine aid after further progress toward peace, White House says
- Ukraine, EU drafting plan for first steps toward lasting peace, Zelensky …
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Germany extradites former Ukrainian tax official accused of corruption and fraud
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Macron open to extending France's nuclear protection to European allies amid threat from Russia
During a televised address to his nation on March 5, French President Emmanuel Macron said he was open to extending France’s nuclear umbrella to protect European allies.
“I have decided to start strategic discussions on the defense of the …
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How US right-wing podcasters shape pro-Russia, anti-Ukraine sentiments
Listening to right-leaning alternative media in the U.S., one might come away with the impression — albeit without evidence — that Ukraine is irredeemably corrupt, President Volodymyr Zelensky is a dictator, and Russia’s invasion was somehow …
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Orban’s Shocking Plan: Will He Block EU’s Support for Ukraine?
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Czech Foreign Minister call for U.S. engagement in EU security and closer ties with Ukraine
Jan Lipavský, the Czech Republic's Foreign Minister, emphasized the necessity for Europe to involve the United States in security discussions and to help pave the way for closer ties with Ukraine following the cessation of American military aid to …
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Ukraine war latest: US halts intelligence sharing with Ukraine, CIA director confirms
Key developments on March 5:
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Kyiv claims Russia used over 6,900 chemical weapons in Ukraine
Russian forces have reportedly deployed over 6,900 chemical munitions since the onset of the large-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Medical assistance has been rendered to almost 3,400 Ukrainian military personnel exhibiting symptoms of unknown chemical …
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🔴 U.S. Freezes Ukraine Aid: What It Means for Europe & Global Security
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France, UK to finalize peace plan with Ukraine 'in days,' set to present to US, Reuters reports
France and the U.K. aim to finalize a peace plan with Ukraine “in days” to present to the United States, Reuters reported on March 6, citing diplomatic sources familiar with the matter.
The report follows President Volodymyr …
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Trump's alignment with Russia derails Europe's push for a peacekeeping force in Ukraine
European countries have intensified talks on sending peacekeepers to Ukraine to monitor and enforce a possible ceasefire.
But the potential deployment of European peacekeepers to Ukraine faces a lot of challenges and uncertainties. There is no unity …
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U.S. sanctions deepen Russia's economic woes: oil revenue shortfall exceeds expectations by $2 trillion
In a significant economic blow, U.S. sanctions have driven a massive hole in Russia's critical oil revenue streams. Moscow had forecasted its budget with oil prices at $70 per barrel, yet prices have plummeted below $60.
Previously, Russians feared …
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Trump lifting US sanctions on Russia — a ‘huge win’ for Putin, ‘chaos’ for global economy
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is reportedly ready to lift sanctions on Russia imposed after the start of the full-scale invasion, in a reversal of U.S. policy toward Moscow during its war against Ukraine.
The White House is preparing a …
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Trump’s ‘America First’ strategy with Ukraine could backfire on US long term interests, experts warn
U.S. President Donald Trump’s escalating pressure on Ukraine over the past week has shocked the global community as he pushes for a quick end to Russia’s full-scale invasion.
The news on March 3 that the U.S. would suspend all military aid to Ukraine …
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Russian forces suffer setbacks near Kupyansk
In a significant shift on the front lines, Ukrainian forces successfully pushed back Russian troops in one sector, while Russian plans failed on two others. Analysts attribute this change to modifications in the organizational structure of the …
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Ukraine, US delegations to meet 'soon' for negotiations, Zelensky's top aide says
Ukrainian and American delegations will meet “soon” for peace talks, President Volodymyr Zelensky’s Chief of Staff Andriy Yermak said on March 5, following discussions with U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz.
“We …
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EU to deliberate troop deployment to Ukraine as part of future peace strategy
European Union (EU) leaders are set to discuss the potential deployment of EU troops in Ukraine, a decision that hinges on the development of a peace settlement, according to a report by Evropeyska Pravda. The EU's security guarantees for Ukraine, …
We Will Be Partners, Huge Capital Involved – Daniel Rice on the U.S. Minerals Deal
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Germany poised to block Nord Stream 2 amid U.S.-Russia negotiation concerns
Germany is set on blocking the Nord Stream 2 pipeline from becoming operational, as it could be part of ongoing discussions between the U.S. and Russia. The country's government is taking assertive steps to prevent the launch of Nord Stream 2 as a …
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Ukraine Reforms Tracker Weekly — Issue 16
Editor’s note: This is issue 16 of Ukrainian lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak’s weekly “Ukraine Reforms Tracker” covering events from Feb. 24–March 2, 2025. The digest highlights steps taken in the Ukrainian parliament related to business, …
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Ukraine, EU drafting plan for first steps toward lasting peace, Zelensky says
Ukraine and Europe are working on a plan for the first steps toward a just and sustainable peace as Russia’s full-scale invasion enters its fourth year, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on March 5.
“We are preparing a plan of first steps …
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Zelensky to take part in special European Council meeting on March 6
President Volodymyr Zelensky will take part in a special meeting of the European Council on March 6, a senior EU official confirmed to the Kyiv Independent.
“We are living in a defining moment for Ukraine and European security,” European …
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Ukraine Business Roundup — Dark days for Ukraine
The following is the March 4, 2025 edition of our Ukraine Business Roundup weekly newsletter. To get the biggest news in business and tech from Ukraine directly in your inbox, subscribe here.
This week’s newsletter was originally going to be about the …
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Ukrainian F-16 Pilot Thanked the U.S. for Military Support
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Lukashenko denies prior knowledge of Russian invasion plans
Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko insists he was not informed beforehand of the Kremlin's invasion plans, according to an interview with blogger Mario Nawfal, as reported by "Zerkalo". Despite his claims, journalists exploring the situation …
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The Testimony of Maksym Kolesnikov: Russian War Crimes Against Ukrainian Defenders
Thank you, good afternoon.
In the process of life in Russian captivity, all of us who were there or are there now undergo a procedure twice a day. It is called a “check.” At a certain time, everyone lines up in their cells in complete silence, as …