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Translation: "Five days have passed since the digging out of the ARV with American soldiers in Lithuania.
The Lithuanian Defense Minister reports that the exact location of the vehicle has not yet been found due to mud and silt. Divers cannot dive into the water, and sonars and echo sounders are of no help." https://t.me/belarusian_silovik/51806
US MSM: "The soldiers... went missing on Tuesday while operating a M88 Hercules armored recovery vehicle (A mobile Crane), the Army said. On Wednesday, the 👉70-ton👈 vehicle..."
Lithuania media: "Once submerged, the M88 would have sunk almost instantly,"
Speculation. See the critique at Wikipedia. M88s have transmission problems. It kept going when they tried to stop https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/M88_recovery_vehicle
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpv49r9me01o
Four US soldiers missing for two days in Lithuania
Lithuanian forces say search is ongoing after US Army finds vehicle submerged during drills near Belarus border.Ruth Comerford (BBC News)
Leipziger Buchmesse mit Festakt eröffnet
In Leipzig trifft sich die Literaturszene wieder zur Frühjahrsschau der Buchbranche. Am Abend wurde die Buchmesse feierlich eröffnet.DieSachsen News (DieSachsen.de - News aus Sachsen)
Search efforts are currently ongoing, with Lithuanian and foreign troops (#NATO exercise troops no doubt... all along the #belarusian border now), along with Air Force and State Border Guard Service helicopters, deployed to locate them."
AP https://www.wdtn.com/news/u-s-world/ap-international/ap-4-american-soldiers-are-missing-from-a-training-area-near-lithuanias-capital-the-us-military-says/
RFE/RL, #USAID media (so much for killing their budgets as claimed) https://www.rferl.org/a/us-soldiers-missing-lithuania-belarus/33360885.html
Four US Soldiers Missing in Lithuania After Training Exercise Near Belarus Border
Four US soldiers and their vehicle disappeared on March 25 following an exercise at Lithuania's Pabradė training ground, near the border with Belarus.RFE/RL's Belarus Service (RFE/RL)
Ukraine Daily summary - Wednesday, March 19 2025
Wednesday, March 19
Russia’s war against Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during the plenary session of Russia Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, March 18, 2025, in Moscow, Russia. Putin spoke prior to his telephone call with U.S. President Donald Trump. (Contributor/Getty Images)
Trump-Putin call: Russia agrees to 30-day pause of energy infrastructure strikes. "Vladimir Putin responded positively to this initiative and immediately gave the appropriate command to the Russian military," the Kremlin said.
Kremlin demands halt to foreign military aid**, intelligence to Ukraine as condition for avoiding war escalation.** The Kremlin has demanded a complete cessation of foreign military aid and intelligence to Ukraine as a "key condition for avoiding an escalation of the war," according to a statement released on March 18.
Kyiv supports energy sector ceasefire**, expects military aid to continue, Zelensky says.** "We will support such a proposal, but we're very interested in the details," Zelensky said after the Trump-Putin call.
US announces another round of negotiations in Middle East on war in Ukraine. "This conflict should never have started and should have been ended long ago with sincere and good faith peace efforts," the White House's statement read.
'I don't want us to be on Putin's menu' — Zelensky says negotiations must include Ukraine. "We are an independent state. Without us, I think it's wrong to negotiate," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on March 18.
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Putin didn't mention military aid in phone call, Trump says. Trump also said it was "a great call" and that the U.S. hopes to expand trade with Russia, including deals on "very big forms of rare earth."
Ukraine withdraws from one front-line sector in Donetsk Oblast, commander says. "This allowed us not only to save our soldiers, but also to improve our defense. (Russia) is suffering losses, and we can act more effectively," Lieutenant General Serhii Naiev said.
Ukrainian forces attempted to enter Belgorod Oblast**, repelled by Russian forces, Russia claims.** The Russian Defense Ministry claimed on March 18 that the Ukrainian Armed Forces attempted to enter Russia's Belgorod Oblast but were repelled by the Russian military.
Zelensky arrives in Finland for official visit to discuss security and strengthen ties. President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska arrived in Finland for an official visit on March 18. The plane carrying the couple landed at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in the afternoon.
Russian energy giant Gazprom suffers $13.1 billion loss in 2024. Gazprom's losses averaged $251 million per week, $35 million per day, or $1.4 million per hour. While the company's total revenue increased by 11% and its gas revenue by 14%, it still ended the year with a sales loss of 192 billion rubles ($2.3 billion).
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Polish right takes hard line on Ukraine ahead of presidential vote
With the Polish presidential elections just two months away, two of the country's leading right-wing candidates have become increasingly antagonistic toward Ukraine and its leadership. Both men have made headlines by public spats with Ukrainian officials and denounced Kyiv as ungrateful for Polish aid.
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Ukraine war latest: Putin, Trump hold 1.5-hour call, discuss ceasefire in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to a 30-day pause of energy infrastructure strikes during a call with U.S. President Donald Trump, according to a readout of the call issued by the Kremlin on March 18.
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Human cost of Russia’s war
2 killed, 13 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over past day. Ukrainian air defenses shot down 63 of the 137 Russian attack and decoy drones overnight over 12 oblasts, the Air Force said. Sixty-four decoy drones reportedly disappeared from radars without causing damage.
General Staff: Russia has lost 897,010 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022. The number includes 1,560 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
International response
UK reportedly hopes US drones, satellites will help monitor Ukraine ceasefire. The U.S. military has 247 military satellites and thousands of commercial satellites, providing an "unrivaled picture" of eastern Ukraine that European forces would struggle to replicate, the Times wrote.
UK, EU to discuss confiscating Russian assets ahead of Ukraine peace talks, Bloomberg reports. Negotiations will focus on establishing the legal and financial framework to seize Russian assets, despite opposition from some EU member states, particularly Belgium and Germany.
Italy, Spain hesitant on EU's $43 billion military aid to Ukraine plan. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said the proposal needed further discussion and that Italy was awaiting the outcome of the upcoming call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Trump boasts of saving 'surrounded' Ukrainian soldiers despite Kyiv denying encirclement in Kursk Oblast. U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on March 17 that he took an unspecified action to save "surrounded" Ukrainian soldiers, apparently referring to his earlier and unsubstantiated claims of Kyiv's troops being encircled in Russia's Kursk Oblast.
Trump's aid cuts threaten supply of HIV treatments to Ukraine**, 7 more countries, WHO warns.** The World Health Organization warned that Kenya, Haiti, Lesotho, Burkina Faso, Mali, Nigeria, South Sudan, and Ukraine could run out of critical antiretroviral drugs in the coming months.
Russian negotiator says he expects talks with Musk on space, tech. Kirill Dmitriev, the CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), said he expects Russia to hold talks with U.S. billionaire and President Donald Trump's ally, Elon Musk, in the near future, the pro-state news agency RBK reported on March 18.
In other news
Notorious judge dismissed amid accusations of criminal activity, power grab. Judge Pavlo Vovk was held responsible for "committing a significant disciplinary offense, gross or systematic neglect of duties that is incompatible with the status of a judge or revealed his incompatibility with the position he holds."
France to deploy fighter jets with nuclear warheads on German border by 2035, Macron says. France will deploy Rafale fighter jets equipped with supersonic nuclear warheads along its border with Germany in 2035, French President Emmanuel Macron announced on March 18 at the Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur Airbase, according to BFMTV.
Telegram CEO Durov returns to Dubai amid French investigation. Pavel Durov, Telegram's Russian-born founder and CEO, said that the investigating judges allowed him to depart even though the probe is ongoing.
Poland, Baltics to withdraw from anti-personnel mine ban treaty. The defense ministers of the four nations argued that the security situation in the region has "fundamentally deteriorated" and that military threats to NATO member states bordering Russia and Belarus have "significantly increased."
EU approves over $2 billion in economic support for Moldova. The Reform and Growth Facility, which includes 1.5 billion euros ($1.6 billion) in low-interest loans and 385 million euros ($420 million) in grants, will cover the period of 2025-2027 and is part of the EU's long-term Moldova Growth Plan.
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“Decoding the Authoritarian Blueprint: How Putin’s Strategies May Foretell Trump’s Next Moves”
by Don Knight in The Midnight Manuscripts on Substack
“What #Hungary, #Belarus, and #Russia Reveal About Trump’s Path to Power”
https://open.substack.com/pub/donovanwashere/p/decoding-the-authoritarian-blueprint?r=27oltk&utm_medium=ios
#Press #US #Trump #Project2025 #Putin #Xi #Trump #Multipolarity #SpheresOfInfluence #MafiaState #Dictatorship #Fascism #Orban #Authoritarian #China
Decoding the Authoritarian Blueprint: How Putin’s Strategies May Foretell Trump’s Next Moves
What Hungary, Belarus, and Russia Reveal About Trump’s Path to Power.Don Knight (The Midnight Manuscripts)
Israel warns of ‘military option’ against Iran as Netanyahu embraces Trump – POLITICO - EUROPE SAYS
'We voted with the Americans and I do believe that Russia is the aggressor,' he said. 'We haven'tEUROPE SAYS (EUROPESAYS.COM)
Israel warns of ‘military option’ against Iran as Netanyahu embraces Trump – POLITICO
'We voted with the Americans and I do believe that Russia is the aggressor,' he said. 'We haven't changed our mind, but we thought it is right to give a chance to the initiative of America to try to end this war and solve it by peaceful means.BYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
This meeting is taking place on the same day that the #UnitedStates broke from #France & other European #allies to oppose a #UnitedNations resolution condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
In voting against it, the United States joined Russia, #Belarus & #NorthKorea. 🤯
#geopolitics #Europe #autocracy
https://ukraine-nachrichten.de/generalversammlung-resolution-ukraine-angenommen_24572?mtm_source=mastodon&mtm_medium=social&mtm_campaign=ma
#Ukraine #Belarus #China #Indien #Israel #Jahrestag #Russland #Slowakei #Ungarn #Usa #Weißrussland
Die UN-Generalversammlung hat die Resolution der Ukraine angenommen - Ukraine-Nachrichten
Die Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika haben gemeinsam mit Russland und Weißrussland gegen die ukrainische Resolution gestimmt.ukraine-nachrichten.de
Belarus frees an American and 2 other people in a bid to repair ties with Washington
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Belarusian authorities on Wednesday released an imprisoned U.S. citizen, a Belarusian journalist for a U.S.-funded media outlet and an opposition supporter in an apparent attempt to repair ruptured ties with Washington.BYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
Leading to propaganda ruts,
Press freedom groups warn,
The truth could be torn,
But the media stands firm, no ifs or buts
#GuardianLimerick #USAid #Media #Ukraine #Afghanistan #Belarus #Colombia #Iran #Myanmar #Americas #Europe
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2025/feb/11/trump-usaid-cuts-freeze-press-freedom-ukraine-afghanistan-media-rsf
As Trump's aid cuts were put into light,
Press groups warned of the surge,
Propaganda would emerge,
Their voices rang out for what's right.
#GuardianLimerick #USAid #Media #Ukraine #Afghanistan #Belarus #Colombia #Iran #Myanmar #Americas #Europe
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2025/feb/11/trump-usaid-cuts-freeze-press-freedom-ukraine-afghanistan-media-rsf
Mexico Joins Russia, Israel, Iran, Belarus, North Korea, Ukraine, and Iraq on US Do Not Travel List – New Advisory You Need to Know About The Tourism Sector
Mexico Joins Russia, Israel, Iran, Belarus, North Korea, Ukraine, and Iraq on US Do Not Travel List – New Advisory You Need to Know About The Tourism Sector - Travel And Tour World Copyright © Travel And Tour World - All Rights ReservedBYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
Die neue Folge unseres Podcasts steht ganz im Zeichen politischer Turbulenzen rund um den Globus. Donald Trump sorgt mit radikalen Maßnahmen für Aufsehen: Von der geplanten Inhaftierung zehntausender Migranten in Guantánamo über die Einführung eines „Iron Dome“ für die USA bis hin zu umstrittenen Umsiedlungswellen für Palästinenser – sein Kurs nimmt klare Konturen an. Gleichzeitig verschärft die EU ihre Sanktionen gegen Russland, während Ungarn überraschend zustimmt.
Welche politischen Konsequenzen drohen, und wie ordnen wir diese Entwicklungen ein?
Doch nicht nur in den USA und Europa spitzen sich die Ereignisse zu: Der Nahe Osten bleibt ein Pulverfass mit Rückkehrbewegungen nach Gaza, einer fragilen Waffenruhe im Libanon und einem radikalen Umbruch in Syrien. Auch in Weißrussland sorgt die jüngste Wahl von Alexander Lukaschenko für internationale Kritik. Was steckt hinter diesen geopolitischen Verschiebungen? Wie groß ist die Gefahr einer weiteren Eskalation? Flavio von Witzleben im Gespräch mit Dr. Karin Kneissl.
#podcast #germany #unipolar #multipolar #usa #donaldtrump #guantánamo #irondome #gaza #palestine #middleeast #libanon #syria #russia #belarus #alexanderlukaschenko #geopolitics
🎧 https://www.0815-info.news/Web_Links-Unipolar-Multipolar-Iron-Dome-visit-11604.html
Western Nations Condemn Election That Hands Lukashenko Seventh Term – Eurasia Review - EUROPE SAYS
(RFE/RL) — A group of Western countries decried the outcome of a presidential vote over the weekend thatEUROPE SAYS (EUROPESAYS.COM)
#AureFreePress #News #press #headline #Belarus
Alexander Lukaschenko bleibt Präsident in Belarus. Laut der staatlichen Nachrichtenagentur kam er bei der Präsidentenwahl auf knapp 87 Prozent der Stimmen. Die Abstimmung galt als Farce, weil es keine ernstzunehmenden Gegenkandidaten gab.
➡️ https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/belarus-wahl-112.html?at_medium=mastodon&at_campaign=tagesschau.de
#Belarus #Lukaschenko
Lukashenko wins ‘sham’ election in Belarus with 87.6 percent of vote – POLITICO
“If you go out and start protesting, you’ll be thrown in jail,” Balenok said. “Maybe you’ll come out one day. Maybe not.” Exiled Belarus opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya protested the election from the Polish capital Warsaw on Sunday.BYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
In the video - Lukashenko celebrates even before the results are known.
#AureFreePress #News #press #headline #Ukraine #Russia #Putin #Belarus #lukashenko
Amid criticism over 'farce' elections, Lukashenko calls Belarus a 'brutal democracy' – Firstpost - EUROPE SAYS
‘We have a brutal democracy in Belarus,’ the authoritarian leader Lukashenko, a staunch ally of the Putin’s, toldEUROPE SAYS (EUROPESAYS.COM)
Belarus' Machthaber Lukaschenko geht wieder auf Nummer sicher: Bei der Präsidentschaftswahl gibt es nur Gegenkandidaten, die nicht mal sich selbst eine Chance geben. Ein Protestszenario wie 2020 soll sich nicht wiederholen. Von F. Aischmann.
➡️ https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/belarus-wahl-lukaschenko-104.html?at_medium=mastodon&at_campaign=tagesschau.de
#Belarus #Lukaschenko
Wahl in Belarus: Der ewige Lukaschenko
Mit seiner Wiederwahl zum belarussischen Präsidenten will Alexander Lukaschenko sich profilieren und erneut auch im Westen ins Gespräch bringen. Doch zumindest die Europäische Union will die Wahl nicht anerkennen.nd-aktuell.de
Iran beach soccer edge Belarus in friendly - EUROPE SAYS
TEHRAN – The Iran national beach soccer team narrowly defeated Belarus 2-1 in a friendly match held inEUROPE SAYS (EUROPESAYS.COM)
Belarusian Leader Pardons 23 People Jailed for 'Extremism' - EUROPE SAYS
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has pardoned 23 people who were convicted of extremism, state media reported on Saturday.StateEUROPE SAYS (EUROPESAYS.COM)
EU urges release of official detained in Belarus – POLITICO
According to one EU official, Khilo is expected to stand trial on Dec. 23, while a second official said he faces a sentence of between four and 12 years.BYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
EU urges release of official detained in Belarus – POLITICO - EUROPE SAYS
According to one EU official, Khilo is expected to stand trial on Dec. 23, while a second officialEUROPE SAYS (EUROPESAYS.COM)
Belarus has evacuated all of its diplomats from Syria
All Belarusian diplomats have left Syria, and Minsk is grateful to Moscow for its assistance in their evacuation. This was announced by the press service of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, News.Az reports citing the TASS.BYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
Belarus has evacuated all of its diplomats from Syria - EUROPE SAYS
All Belarusian diplomats have left Syria, and Minsk is grateful to Moscow for its assistance in their evacuation.EUROPE SAYS (EUROPESAYS.COM)