#AmazingUkraine
#Kyiv
#Sunrise

Three people, including a father and his five-year-old daughter, were killed in a drone attack in #Kyiv. Ten more people were injured.

Source: https://liveuamap.com/en/2025/23-march-06-three-people-including-a-father-and-his-fiveyearold

4/4

… no war. If Ukraine stops fighting, there will be no Ukraine.

💙💛Join me in supporting the people of Ukraine. Our collective effort can make a positive difference.

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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.

Photo: Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images

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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.

Photo: Maxim Shemetov/Pool/AFP via Getty Images

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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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”It was all there, in the Oval Office, in the shouting and in the interruptions, in the noises and in the silences. A courageous man…had to be brought down. When he said things that were simply true he was shouted down and called a propagandist. There was no acknowledgement of Zelens'kyi's bravery in remaining in Kyiv.”
—Timothy Snyder, Antisemitism in the Oval Office
#trump #vance #zelensky #zelenskyy #ukraine #kyiv #antisemitism

#UkraineWar, Day 1,111: #Kyiv to Propose Partial Ceasefire in Return for US Aid

#Ukraine #TrumpRussia

https://eaworldview.com/2025/03/ukraine-war-kyiv-partial-ceasefire-us-aid/

#supportUkraine #summit

#Denmark's Prime Minister Mette #Frederiksen at the Support #Ukraine Summit conference in #Kyiv on the third anniversary of the #russian invasion of Ukraine, Monday, Feb. 24, 2025.

Powerful words! And she's absolutely right!!

#UkraineWar, Day 1,101: UK's #Starmer Flatters #Trump --- Will It Save US Aid for #Kyiv?

#Ukraine #TrumpRussia

https://eaworldview.com/2025/02/ukraine-war-starmer-flatters-trump-us-aid-for-kyiv/

Second, #Trump and his #allies have criticized media #censorship in #Ukraine. In reality, Ukraine shut down outlets owned by Viktor Medvedchuk – #Russia’s top choice to lead a puppet government if #Kyiv fell. His channels were 100% Russian #propaganda.

7/25

Today, #Russia’s information #warfare has 3 main goals:

1) End all #aid to #Ukraine,
2) Change #leadership in #Kyiv,
3) Lift Russia #sanctions

Right now, the #Kremlin’s #disinformation mainly focuses on demonizing Ukraine’s leadership, especially President #Zelensky.

4/25

Video: European Commission head VonDerLeyen arrives in #Kyiv

"We are in Kyiv today, because Ukraine is Europe.

In this fight for survival, it is not only the destiny of Ukraine that is at stake.

It’s Europe’s destiny"

#Ukraine #UkraineWar #SlavaUkraini

#UkraineWar, Day 1,091: Facing #Trump-#Russia, #Europe Leaders Pledge Support for #Kyiv

#Ukraine #TrumpRussia

https://eaworldview.com/2025/02/ukraine-war-europe-facing-trump-russia/

BREAKING NEWS!

"The strikes on Kyiv were so strong that people started to lose consciousness from the blast wave, not only windows and doors blew out in the buildings, but also sockets."
- local resident on the Russian attack this morning
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Saturday, February 8

Russia’s war against Ukraine

A man prepares to board up windows of a residential building damaged by shelling in Kostyantynivka, Donetsk Oblast, on Feb. 7, 2025. (Roman Pilipey / AFP via Getty Images)

'Let's do a deal' — Zelensky tells Reuters he's open to Trump's mineral partnership. President Volodymyr Zelensky stressed in an interview with Reuters on Feb. 7 that Ukraine was not offering to "give away" its resources but seeking a mutually beneficial partnership.

Zelensky, Trump may meet in Washington next week. "I will probably be meeting with President (Volodymyr) Zelensky next week, and I will probably be talking to President (Vladimir) Putin. I'd like to see the war end," U.S. President Donald Trump said.

37 Ukrainian MPs visit US to strengthen bilateral relations. "Ukraine is facing a critical task — to restart our relations with our strategic partner, the United States. And we are doing this systematically at all levels, including restoring relations with the U.S. Congress," Parliament Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk said.

Ukraine to host Trump's envoy Kellogg in February, top official says. Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak said that Kyiv wants Washington to be fully informed about Ukraine's mobilization efforts and the supply of weapons and equipment.

North Korean soldiers 'brought in again' to fight in Kursk Oblast. "A significant number of occupiers have been eliminated, we are re talking hundreds of Russian and North Korean servicemen," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

Ukraine expecting important decisions at Ramstein meeting. Ukraine is actively preparing and expects important decisions to be made at the upcoming Ramstein meeting, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said during a press conference on Feb. 7.

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Trump's ICC sanctions won't hinder Russian war crimes investigation**, Kyiv says.** "I think that the U.S. decisions are not related to the Ukrainian context, and we hope that they will not affect the court's ability to achieve justice and justice for the victims of Russian aggression," said Heorhii Tykhyi, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson.

Kyiv denies reports of alleged failed Russian Oreshnik missile launch at Ukraine. Ukraine's Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security on Feb. 7 refuted media reports of Russia's alleged failed launch of its new intermediate-range ballistic missile, the Oreshnik, at Ukraine.

Bucha massacre suspect becomes top official in Russian region. As a platoon commander at the 76th Airborne Assault Division, Mussagaleyev allegedly participated in Russia's brutal occupation of Bucha, a suburb of Kyiv, in February and March 2022, according to the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU). Hundreds of civilians were massacred by Russian troops in Bucha at the time.

2 Ukrainian military officers appointed as deputy defense ministers. "These decisions are part of a comprehensive approach to strengthening our Armed Forces, modernizing management, and advancing military technology," Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said.

Russia designates Register of Damage against Ukraine as undesirable organization. Russia’s Justice Ministry declared the Register of Damage Caused by Russian Aggression against Ukraine an "undesirable organization" on Feb. 7.

Russia to expand seizure of foreign assets**, Reuters reports.** A draft law approved this week by the Russian government's legislative commission lays out the procedure for seizing foreign property in retaliation for freezing Russian assets abroad.

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Ukraine war latest: North Korean soldiers 'brought in again' to fight in Kursk Oblast, Zelensky says

"A significant number of occupiers have been eliminated, we are talking hundreds of Russian and North Korean servicemen," the president said.

Photo: Kostiantyn Liberov/Libkos/Getty Images

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A night with Ukraine’s Vampire drone team near Kurakhove

International response

US sanctions strain Russia’s oil exports as shipping costs surge, Bloomberg reports. The number of sanctioned vessels has now reached 265, with U.S. blacklisting proving to be the most disruptive. Of the 435 ships that transported Russian crude in 2024, 112—or 26%—are now under Washington’s sanctions.

Trump ready to step up Russia sanctions to end war in Ukraine, special envoy says. Current U.S. sanctions on Russia, particularly those targeting its energy sector, amount to a "3 on a 10-point scale" regarding economic pressure, Keith Kellogg, special envoy for Ukraine and Russia said.

Czechia extends protection for Ukrainians, tightens rules for Russian applicants. Under the new provisions, temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees, set to expire in March, will be extended for another year in line with an EU-wide decision.

In other news

Ukraine secures preliminary deals to replace USAID funding for critical projects, official says. Urgent funding has already been identified for recovery efforts, energy resilience, and cyber defense projects, Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Olha Stefanishyna said.

Putin acknowledges inflation as key challenge for Russia. Speaking at a televised meeting with Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin on Feb. 7, Putin noted that consumer prices in Russia rose by 9.5% in 2024 and have climbed further to 9.9% year-on-year this month.

Police investigate death of 32-year-old man at military enlistment office. The incident follows reports on the deaths of conscripts allegedly caused by beatings at military enlistment offices.

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#UkraineWar, Day 1,073: #Kyiv's Drones Shut Down A Major #Russia Port

#UkraineWar #UstLuga

https://eaworldview.com/2025/01/ukraine-war-russia-port-kyiv-drones/

#Kyiv air defense squad battles russia’s relentless drone attacks

“We either keep fighting or we’ll lose our country,” a member of the three-man unit told POLITICO.

https://www.politico.eu/article/ukraine-russia-war-drone-kyiv-air-defense-attack/

🐍 Artist: #GIDE / #VitaliyGide1 in City: #Kyiv /Софіївська Борщагівка / Ukraine 🇺🇦 01/2025 - Title: untitled - #Art #Streetart #Mural #Artist #Snake #Astronaut #SprayArt 💙💛

#NewYear day was just another day of #killing for murderous #Russia and #Israel -- these global #pariahs need to be stopped and their #nefarious leaders sentenced for #crimes against humanity!
"2 #killed in Russian drone #attacks on #Kyiv on New Year's Day"
"Israel attacks #Gaza over consecutive days into new year, many #deaths reported"
#SaveUkraine #SaveGaza #SavePalestinians

https://www.europesays.com/1711206/ Russia’s Biggest Military Range Suffers Damage in Ukraine Drone Raid #Conflicts #DroneStrikes #drones #kyiv #Russia #RussiaUkraine #RussiaUkraineWar #RussianInvasionOfUkraine #RussoUkrainianWar #Ukraine #VladimirPutin

When russia attacks, #Ukraine protects – #Kyiv rescuers evacuated a couple of corgi dogs after a terrorist strike on our capital 🐾 #dogsofmastodon

📷: Yan Dobronosov / Telegram

Source https://Ukraine.ua

💬 "On the morning of 20 December, due to a russia's missile attack on #Kyiv, the St. Nicholas #Church was damaged. The blast hit the church's facade and shattered the nearby National House of Music windows."

- Ukraine.ua

At around 7:00 a.m. today, russian forces launched a coordinated missile attack on Kyiv, likely using ballistic missiles, according to a report by the #Kyiv City Administration

The attack caused debris to fall across 3 districts of the capital, leaving 1 person dead and 10 others injured, Kyiv Mayor Klitschko confirmed.

Read more here 📎
https://united24media.com/latest-news/russia-launches-combined-missile-strike-on-kyiv-1-dead-and-9-injured-amid-falling-debris-in-multiple-districts-4593

Kyiv this morning
#AureFreePress #News #press #headline #Ukraine #Kyiv

https://www.europesays.com/1654655/ Ukraine’s Zelensky says Putin to use North Korea troops as ‘cannon fodder’ in war #ArmyTacticalMissileSystems #Conflicts #DonaldTrump #JoeBiden #kursk #kyiv #nato #NorthKorea #NorthKoreanSoldiers #Putin #Russia #Ukraine #UkrainianForces #VolodymyrZelensky #war #WhiteHouse

First snow in Kyiv yesterday

#AureFreePress #News #press #headline #Ukraine #kyiv

#UkraineWar, Day 999: US Lifts Ban on #Kyiv Strikes Inside #Russia

#Ukraine #Kursk #ATACMS

https://eaworldview.com/2024/11/ukraine-war-us-lifts-ban-kyiv-strikes-russia/

On Sofia Square in #Kyiv, #Ukraine

"Empty Chairs" in support of prisoners, missing journalists and artists

📷 Павло Брук / hromadske

Ukraine’s bonds denominated in dollars rose 12% in the last month. This comes as investors hope Trump's Presidency will bring a quick end to the war, FT reports.

Two months ago #Kyiv restructured over $20bn of debt - in 1 of the quickest and largest sovereign debt workouts ever.

https://www.ft.com/content/3848e730-3f77-4753-a28e-8e8dc16896c2

BEAUTIFUL VILLAGES IN UKRAINE
#AureFreePress #News #press #headline #Ukraine #Kyiv #Lviv

People in Ukraine are worried about how Trump’s victory might affect them. The team at @timkmak’s Counter Offensive talked to people on the ground about their concerns. “If we get discouraged because an election has taken place in another country and we don't like the president elected, we will never have independence and autonomy,” says 21-year-old Yelyzaveta Kanievska.

https://www.counteroffensive.news/p/the-street-level-view-from-kyiv-on

#Ukraine #Kyiv #USElection #DonaldTrump #Newstodon #NewstodonFriday #FollowFriday