• Kyiv: Russian air attacks on Ukraine contradict Moscow's peace claims and undermines U.S. efforts

    Russian attacks on peaceful civilian populations, executed systematically and deliberately by Moscow, starkly contradict Russia's claims of pursuing peace and undermine U.S. peace efforts, said Ukraine's Foreign Minister, Andrii Sybiha‎.

    The minister noted the overnight attack on Kyiv resulted in at least three deaths, including a father and his five-year-old daughter, with eight more injured. Sibiga reminded that the mass strike on the capital city's civilians followed similar assaults on …

  • Ukrainian Third Assault Brigade liberates strategic village in Luhansk region

    The Third Assault Brigade, particularly the 1st Assault Battalion, has regained control over the village of Nadiya.

    The Third Assault Brigade announced the liberation of the village of Nadiya in the Svatove district of the Luhansk region.

    "The Third Assault reports: control over the settlement of Nadiya has been restored by the efforts of the brigade, primarily by the 1st Assault Battalion," the statement reads.

    The brigade noted that a total of three-square kilometers have been freed from …

  • Russian defence ministry claims 59 Ukrainian drones intercepted and destroyed overnight

    In a recent update, the Russian Defence Ministry claimed the destruction and interception of 59 Ukrainian drones overnight on Sunday, March 23. The drones were allegedly shot down over several regions, including Rostov, Astrakhan, Voronezh, Volgograd, Kursk, the Saratov regions, and the occupied Crimea.

    Artem Korenyako, the spokesperson for Rosaviatsiya, announced on Telegram the temporary closure of airports in Volgograd and Saratov.

    Meanwhile, Acting Governor of the Rostov Region Yuri …

  • Russia launches massive drone attack on Ukraine

    Russia launched an attack on Ukraine using 147 drones, with 97 UAVs reportedly shot down. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, on the night of March 23, the Russians deployed a larger number of strike UAVs—at least 122—and 25 decoy drones.

    Russian forces attacked Ukraine with these Shahed-type drones and various decoy UAVs from five different directions. The drones were launched from Millerovo, Bryansk, Kursk, Primorsko-Akhtarsk, and Primorsk (a temporarily occupied area in the Zaporizhzhia …

  • Sweden to supply Ukraine with advanced AWACS aircraft to enhance F-16 operational capabilities

    Sweden has announced plans to provide Ukraine with Saab 340 AEW&C (ASC 890) early warning and control (AWACS) aircraft, which will coincide with the modernization efforts of F-16 fighter jets. According to the Swedish Ministry of Defense, the delivery schedule is contingent upon the readiness of certain F-16 modifications needed for seamless integration with these systems. The ministry confirmed the delivery timeline in a statement to Delfi, emphasizing that the transfer is proceeding as …

  • Trump's envoy reveals details of Putin meeting: gift exchange and Ukraine peace talks

    In an official visit to Moscow on March 13, U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steven Witkoff, revealed exclusive details to American journalist Tucker Carlson about his meeting with Vladimir Putin.

    According to Witkoff, Putin presented Trump with a “touching gift” through a portrait commissioned from a "leading Russian artist." "This became a personal matter," Witkoff said. "It's a beautiful portrait of President Trump. He literally handed it to me and asked me to take it home to …

  • Syria demands extradition of Assad as preconditions for Russian military base access

    New Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has demanded that the Kremlin extradite former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who sought asylum in Russia. According to Al Arabiya, Sharaa, who assumed power after Assad's regime was toppled in December 2024, is insisting that the former leader be brought before Syrian justice. Assad fled to Russia amidst a swift offensive by rebel forces and remains under Moscow’s protection.

    Earlier, on March 20, Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a message to Al- …

  • Kim Jong Un reaffirms North Korea's support for Russia in meeting with Shoygu

    In a recent meeting covered by local media, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un assured Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoygu of North Korea's unwavering support for Russia in its conflict against Ukraine. The North Korean news agency KCNA reported that both sides reaffirmed their commitment to the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty and discussed prospective projects to expand and enhance cooperation across the security sector and other areas.

    Kim Jong Un emphasized North Korea' …

  • China seeks role in Ukraine peacekeeping mission amid EU diplomatic talks

    Chinese diplomats have reportedly been probing European Union politicians about including Beijing in a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, reports Die Welt, citing an unnamed EU diplomat. While the specifics of these conversations, referred to as "delicate," remain undisclosed, the interest shown by Chinese representatives underscores the complexity of geopolitical maneuvers amidst the ongoing conflict.

    According to the source, Chinese diplomats approached EU representatives to discuss the …

  • Overnight drone strikes target Russian Volgograd region, eyewitnesses report explosions near military airfield

    On March 21, drones targeted the Kalachevsky District of Russia's Volgograd region, local residents reported hearing explosions. While Russian state media have remained silent on the specifics of the targeted sites, locals have pointed to the Marinovka military airfield and mentioned fires breaking out in the area.

    According to Radio Svoboda, the airfield in question has previously come under attack in August of last year, resulting in a fire. Current official statements do not mention the …