Russia has committed 70 to 75 percent of its TOTAL military to the war in Ukraine, top U.S. general in Europe tells Congress. Ukraine can "certainly succeed" in stalling Russia, said Gen. Tod Wolters
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Czech MFA: Today, the MFA informed the Russian Embassy in Prague that one of its diplomatic staff had been declared persona non grata and was requested to leave Czechia within 72 hours. Together with our Allies, we are reducing the Russian intelligence presence in the EU
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U.S. has been effective in getting weapons to Ukraine despite Russia's monthlong invasion: top U.S. military transportation commander. Russia has not imperiled any supply routes, Gen. Jacqueline Von Ovost said
Oil depot was destroyed in Russian missile strike in Khmelnitsky region - authorities
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U.S. "can and will" continue to maintain support for Ukrainian forces during Russia's invasion, including through intelligence sharing: top U.S. military commander in Europe. The U.S. began delivering President Biden's latest $800 million military aid package to Ukraine last week
1 year agoComplete blackout in Severodonetsk after shelling. Russian army also targeting power lines repairing teams
Russian delegates say that round of talks in Istanbul is over, there will be no additional talks tomorrow
The White House says this morning at 9:15 President Biden will hold a call with French President Macron, German Chancellor Scholz, Italian Prime Minister Draghi and British Prime Minister Johnson. Notably, Macron is expected to speak with Putin at 10:30
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Turkish Foreign Minister: A ceasefire must be reached in Ukraine as soon as possible
Peace talks in Istanbul: in exchange for its neutrality, Ukraine wants security guarantees analogues to NATO's article 5 – if attacked, it has a right to demand consultations, and if diplomacy fails, signees of the agreement must provide military aid and "even close the sky"
Turkish Foreign Minister: We welcome the slight rapprochement between Ukraine and Russia
Ukrainian negotiating delegation: We are talking about how we will implement the ceasefire and humanitarian aid
Ukrainian negotiator: Poland, Israel, Canada and Turkey could be guarantors of Ukraine's security under future agreement with Russia - Reuters
The Ukrainian negotiating delegation: An agreement can only be reached with the withdrawal of the Russian army to its areas of deployment on February 23
1 year agoAlpha 1, a Ukrainian Foreign Legion team of multinational special operations soldiers, including American volunteers, took part in the liberation of Irpin
Russian Deputy Defense Minister at talks in Istanbul claims that Russia to decrease military activity at Chernihiv and Kyiv directions
Ukrainian negotiator: If the new security guarantee system is approved, Kyiv will agree to a neutral situation
Johnson: The ceasefire in Ukraine is not enough to lift sanctions on Russia
The meeting of the Russian-Ukrainian delegations at the Dolmabahçe palace ended
1 year agoDeath toll of Russian missile strike on Mykolaiv regional administration increased to 7, 22 more wounded. Rescue operation continues
12 dead, 33 wounded as result of Russian missile strike at Mykolaiv regional administration
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1 year agoUSAF B52 bombers 60-0044/61-0003 over Romania and on the way
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Search and rescue operation continue at the site of missile strike on Mykolaiv regional administration. 3 bodies extracted from the rubble
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Vinnytska Oblast, Volynska Oblast, Cherkaska Oblast, Lvivska Oblast(12:57). Red Alert: aerial threat. Sirens sounding. Take cover now!
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1 year agoKherson: Russian military column moving towards Mykolaiv
Polish Prime Minister: We have received 2.3 million Ukrainian refugees since the beginning of the crisis
Polish Prime Minister: We are ready for a new wave of Ukrainian refugees
1 year agoIAEA @iaeaorg Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi @rafaelmgrossi has arrived in Ukraine. The visit will take place as part of a mission to ensure the safety of nuclear facilities
It's propaganda
Russian Defense Minister Shoigu claims that conscripts summoned during spring conscription campaign will not be send to the war
It's propaganda
Russian Defense Minister Shoigu claims that main goals of 1st stage of war against Ukraine have been achieved. Ukrainian Navy, air defense and air forces completely destroyed
1 year agoUkraine-Russia talks: Meeting of heads of delegations Arakhamia and Medinsky
Russian missile strike on a farm in Novomoskovsk district of Dnipropetrovsk region
1 year agoSeveral missile attacks on rural areas of Zhytomyr region in last 24 hours, including this morning
1 year agoUkraine-Russia talks started in Istanbul
1 year agoBuilding of Mykolaiv regional administration was destroyed in Russian missile strike. Head of administration Kim is unhurt
2 missile strikes near Pavlohrad this morning
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Russian army shelled high-rise administrative building in Mykolaiv. Building destroyed
Relative calm night in Maryinka, volunteers brought humanitarian aid, evacuation of civilians to Kurahove continues
Erdogan: Istanbul talks can pave way for Ukraine-Russia leaders' meeting
8 people have already been charged in Czech Republic with supporting Putin's war in Ukraine. 126 more now being investigated, Police Dpt Informed
1 year agoA U.S Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle "CW12" along with whatever Aircraft are flying along with it is continuing to make Rounds near the Polish-Ukrainian Border and the NATO Base in Rzeszow as it has for over 2 Hours now, at points getting within 9 Miles from the Ukrainian Border
Turkish President: We will continue to take a constructive approach to resolving the crisis between Russia and Ukraine
Erdogan: It is possible to reach a solution that meets the demands of both parties and satisfies the international community
Turkish President Erdoğan speaks at the opening of the negotiation meeting with the delegations of Russia and Ukraine held in Dolmabahçe palace
Ukraine-Russia talks to begin at 10 a.m. local time at Istanbul's Dolmabahce Palace. It's the first in-person talks in over two weeks. Ukraine said it's most ambitious objective is to secure a ceasefire
In the village of Rozivka, Zaporizhizha Oblast, Russian occupation army arrested journalist Iryna Dubchenko. She was accused of supporting and hiding the Ukrainian military. Dubchenkoʼs detention was confirmed by her sister. The woman was taken to Donetsk for "investigative actions"
Russian army conducted missile strike at facility near Nikopol’
Ukrainian army pushed Russian troops to distance 40-60kms from Kryvyy Rih
1 year agoRussian controlled Hostomel airport is on fire again
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A powerful cyber attack targeted ISP Ukrtelecom. So far, it has been repulsed, and services are already being resumed, - the State Special Communications Service said
General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine: The group defending Kyiv, in order to improve the operational situation and maintain the external border of the defense, continues hostilities, maintains control over the situation in the settlements of Motyzhyn, Lisne, Kapitanivka and Dmytrivka
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Uman, Kyiv, Zhytomyrska Oblast, Mykolayivska Oblast, Zaporizka Oblast(23:59). Red Alert: aerial threat. Sirens sounding. Take cover now!
Russia's Wagner Group "has deployed to eastern Ukraine" per Britain's military intelligence, says @MickSmeathUK. "They are expected to deploy more than 1,000 mercenaries, including senior leaders of the organisation, to undertake combat operations
Explosions audible in Kharkiv
1 year agoHead of Balakliya community Ivan Stolboviy is collaborating with Russian occupation troops - head of Kharkiv regional administration
1 year ago1 killed, 7 wounded, 7 houses and a vehicle damaged as result of Russian missile strike on Liubotyn in Kharkiv region
Explosions audible in Kherson
881 people were evacuated today from Berdyansk to Zaporizhiye by buses, 2350 more by private vehicles
1 year agoSatellite imagery from today shows ongoing fires ~4km to the west of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant
1 year agoRussian troops at "Satelit" plant in Mariupol
1 year agoMotyzhin village, west to Kyiv was cleared from Russian troops
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Biden: We will respond if Putin uses chemical weapons in Ukraine, and I will not tell you how we will respond
"He shouldn't remain in power," says @POTUS of the president of Russia, explaining he's not advocating "taking Putin down in any way"
Biden says 'not walking back' suggestion Putin should leave power
Shots fired, 7 rounds heard at 2625 W 23rd Pl. Shots fired, 4 rounds heard at 2314 S Rockwell.
1 year agoRussian army shelled Makariv and nearby villages with MLRS Grad, artillery. There are wounded among civilians, 2 killed in Zabuyanna
1 year agoChernihiv today after bombing and shelling
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Ukrainian Foreign Minister: Our highest ambition in talks with Russia is to reach a ceasefire
1 year agoRussian troops shelled Dnipropetrovsk region at Kryvyi Rih frontline several times. No casualties. In a counter-offensive Ukrainian army liberated several villages in Kherson region
Head of Rivne regional administration: Russian missile strike hit an oil depot
Boris Johnson:President @ZelenskyyUa updated me today on the humanitarian situation in Mariupol, as well as the current negotiations with Russia. The UK will continue to step up our efforts to help Ukraine defend itself from aggression
Explosions over Odesa - air defense responded to drones
Water supply rationing in Donetsk - will be available only 2 hours in 48
1 year agoToday, Russian forces abducted Oleksiy Konovalov, a deputy of the Henichesk council from Servant of the People, the vice Chairman of the Kherson Regional Council Sobolevsky writes on FB. He adds that Konovalov was arrested at a checkpoint because he was on a Russian list
A Pentagon official: Mariupol is subjected to heavy Russian air and missile bombardment
A source with direct knowledge has just confirmed the WSJ/Bellingcat reports that Abramovich suffered symptoms of poisoning. "Roman lost his sight for several hours" and was treated in Turkey, the source said"
1 year agoUkraine's national internet provider Ukrtelecom has confirmed a cyberattack on its core infrastructure. Real-time network data show an ongoing and intensifying nation-scale disruption to service, which is the most severe registered since the invasion by Russia
Security Service of Ukraine says it has shutdown 5 enemy bot farms with a capacity of over 100,000 fake accounts They operated in Kharkiv, Cherkasy, Ternopil, Poltava, and Zakarpattia Oblast, the accounts were registered on various social media, SBU says
Bellingcat can confirm that three members of the delegation attending the peace talks between Ukraine and Russia on the night of 3 to 4 March 2022 experienced symptoms consistent with poisoning with chemical weapons. One of victims was Russian entrepreneur Roman Abramovich
The Secretary-General of the United Nations: The war in Ukraine has deepened the food crisis in many countries
1 year agoNew message from @USEmbassyKyiv: "After more than six weeks assisting U.S. citizens arriving in Poland from Ukraine, the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw is closing its American Citizen Welcome Center on Wednesday, March 30." Decision is based on declining inquiries and in-person visits
The Mayor of Mariupol says that almost 5,000 people died in Mariupol since Russia sieged the city