France, Germany, and the UK are exploring ways to seize over 200 billion euro ($210 billion) in frozen Russian assets as part of efforts to negotiate a ceasefire in Ukraine, officials familiar with the discussions told Financial Times (FT).
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- Trump to discuss potential suspension, cancellation of military aid for Ukraine on March 3
- Ukraine committed to work with US, Europe to end war ‘the soonest possible,’ Zelensky says
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Europe’s major powers consider seizing frozen Russian assets in ceasefire talks, FT reports
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"Don’t Touch Americans": Putin’s Orders to Russian Media Amid U.S. Negotiations
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Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick claims US-Ukraine mineral deal to be signed
The United States and Ukraine are making progress on a key mineral agreement that could strengthen long-term economic ties and pave the way for further security assistance, according to U.S. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick, who represents …
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Ukrainian military: situation is improving amid ongoing battles in Donbas
The situation on the front lines in Donetsk region remains difficult, but it has improved compared to three months ago, says Ukrainian soldier Yevhen Ievlev.
Currently, there are some successful counteroffensive actions by the Ukrainian Defense …
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Indigenous Russian unit ‘Nomad’ joins Ukraine's Military Intelligence Legion
In a significant development, "Nomad", a unit comprising Indigenous peoples from Russia, officially became part of the International Legion of Ukraine's Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate on March 3. This newly established unit will …
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“Diplomacy Dies on Live TV” – Trump’s Oval Office Clash with Zelenskyy Shocks Europe
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Trump administration weighs sanctions relief for Russia, Reuters reports
The United States is preparing a proposal to potentially ease sanctions on Russia as President Donald Trump works to restore diplomatic ties and negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, a U.S. official and another source familiar with the discussions …
Reform of the 126th Brigade to a coastal unit
The last rumored coastal defense brigade has been formed on the basis of TRO unit.
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Ukraine war latest: Trump to discuss potential suspension of military aid for Ukraine
Key developments on March 3:
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Sanctions, shrinking exports spark crisis in Russia's coal industry, media reports
Western sanctions and shrinking export opportunities in Asia have triggered a severe crisis in Russia’s coal industry, particularly in Kemerovo Oblast, the country’s key coal-producing region, the Moscow Times reported on March 3. …
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Kyiv: Russian forces attempt border breach in Sumy region
Russian forces are attempting to breach the border in the Sumy region, but no large-scale assaults have been reported, said Andriy Demchenko, spokesperson of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.
Russian troops in the area, where Ukrainian …
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Why is Ukraine not accepted into NATO?
NATO membership for Ukraine is becoming increasingly elusive.
The previous U.S. administration has been silently opposing extending a NATO invitation to Ukraine. The current U.S. administration has made its opposition public.
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Why can't Ukraine join NATO?
NATO membership for Ukraine is becoming increasingly elusive.
The previous U.S. administration silently opposed extending a NATO invitation to Ukraine. The current U.S. administration has made its opposition public.
"You can forget about (NATO …
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Ukraine committed to work with US, Europe to end war 'the soonest possible,' Zelensky says
Ukraine remains committed to working with the U.S. and European partners to secure peace and expects continued American support, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on March 3.
“It is very important that we try to make our diplomacy really …
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'The worst statement' — Trump criticizes Zelensky for saying peace deal with Russia is far away
U.S. President Donald Trump criticized President Volodymyr Zelensky on March 3 for saying that a peace deal with Russia remains “very, very far away."
Zelensky made the remark in a March 2 interview with British media, saying that …
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Ukrainians react to Trump-Zelensky clash
In the wake of the Feb. 28 clash between U.S. President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office, the Kyiv Independent went to the streets of Kyiv to ask Ukrainians what they think of the now infamous …
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5 ways you can support Ukraine — even if your government doesn't want to
Editor’s note: We originally shared a version of this guide for our members on Feb. 24, 2024. If you would like to join a community of people united by wanting to help Ukraine, consider becoming a member today.
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5 ways you can support Ukraine — even if your government doesn't want to
Editor’s note: This is an edited version of a guide for members of the Kyiv Independent community, published on Feb. 24, 2025. If you would like to join a community of people united by wanting to help Ukraine, consider becoming a member today.
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Ukraine bonds drop sharply following Trump-Zelensky argument, Reuters reports
Ukraine’s international bonds fell to their lowest point in over a month on March 3 after a heated exchange between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump last week, Reuters reported.
According to Tradeweb data …
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Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show Soldiers In Ukraine Faking Combat -- They Are Acting In A Music Video
Does a video clip show that soldiers in Ukraine are faking combat for the cameras so they can continue to get U.S. funding? No, that's not true: The video shows behind the scenes at the filming of a music video. Several of the people featured in the …
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US wants Zelensky to 'regret' Oval Office clash, sign minerals deal, Waltz says
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration wants to hear from President Volodymyr Zelensky that he regrets the Oval Office clash, U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz told Fox News on March 3.
“What we need to hear from President …
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Kremlin desperately seeking to block Ukraine-US Rare Earth Deal
In a calculated effort to sway Washington, the Kremlin is keen to underscore its preference for a rare-earth resources deal between Russia and the US over one with Ukraine. On February 23, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s press secretary questioned …
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Kremlin labels Zelensky-Trump dispute as a threat to peace efforts
Russian president’s spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, described Zelensky as lacking diplomatic skills, according to reports from Russian media. He noted that the verbal spat between Zelensky and Trump underscored the difficulties in resolving the …