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Kremlin: potential Putin-Trump meeting could happen on short notice
In a recent statement, Yuri Ushakov, an aide to the Russian president, hinted that a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and former U.S. President Donald Trump could be organized on short notice. "We are preparing for the meeting, and it will be arranged as soon as there's a necessity," TASS quoted him as saying.
Ushakov noted that discussions are ongoing and emphasized that the logistics for such a meeting could be swiftly managed.
Additionally, Ushakov expressed Russia's …
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Syrskyi: Russia has suffered over 100,000 military casualties since start of year
In an update on the ongoing conflict, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, announced that Russian military casualties in the war with Ukraine have surpassed 100,000 since the beginning of the year.
"Thanks to the coordinated and professional efforts of our defenders, the total losses of the occupiers in manpower have exceeded 100,000 since the start of this year. I thank the Ukrainian warriors for their professional combat work and resilience," said Syrskyi …
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Trump and Putin's claims of Ukrainian troops encirclement in Kursk region debunked by Russian war bloggers
In a surprising twist, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have made claims about the encirclement of thousands of Ukrainian troops in the Kursk region that have left even Russian war correspondents baffled. Contrary to the assertions made by both presidents, several Russian propagandists have come forward to debunk these claims.
One of Russia’s prominent war bloggers, Yuriy Podolyaka, refuted the claims, noting that there’s no evidence of such encirclements. …
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Germany's incoming Chancellor Merz to approve supply of long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine
Upcoming leader Friedrich Merz, slated to become Germany's chancellor in the coming months, is set to provide Ukraine with long-range Taurus cruise missiles, according to a report by Der Spiegel.
Kyiv has long requested these missiles from Berlin, aiming to strike deep behind Russian lines. Current Chancellor Olaf Scholz has been adamantly opposed, citing potential provocations against Russia. In contrast, Merz appears more decisive. Back in December 2024, as the head of Germany’s Christian …
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Ukrainian troops not encircled, withdraw to strategic positions in Kursk region, journalist reports
Ukrainian military journalist Yuriy Butusov has debunked claims that Ukrainian Armed Forces have been encircled in Russia's Kursk region.
Reports of a large encirclement in the area, allegedly mentioned by former U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, are false. On the contrary, the decision to withdraw forces from the bridgehead has allowed Ukraine to improve its position and avoid significant losses, as Butusov explains in his Facebook blog.
Butusov assures that …
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Zelensky refutes claims of encirclement, highlights ongoing Ukrainian military operations in Kursk region
In response to circulating rumors, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reassured the public that Ukrainian forces are not encircled in the Kursk region, as ongoing military operations continue.
Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, briefed President Zelensky on the situation at the front lines. He reported that Ukrainian units are continuing their mission on Russian soil, significantly tying down Russian forces that were initially meant for …
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Russia launches massive drone and missile attack on Ukrainian energy infrastructure
The Ukrainian energy holding DTEK reported that Russian forces launched another wave of attacks on Ukraine's power infrastructure overnight, targeting the Dnipropetrovsk and Odesa regions. The message dated Saturday morning, March 15, describes the damage as significant, leaving some residents in these areas without electricity.
The night’s attacks also resulted in casualties. A 61-year-old woman in Odesa sustained facial injuries due to glass shards from the blast wave. She was hospitalized, …
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Ukraine successfully tests new long-range missile, hits target 1,000 km away
Ukraine's latest missile, dubbed the "Long Neptune," has reportedly been put to the test successfully. While the specific target within Russia struck by the new missile wasn't disclosed, speculation suggests it was used against an oil refinery in Tuapse.
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the successful testing and operational use of the improved "Neptune" missile.
"A new Ukrainian missile, a precise strike. Distance - one thousand kilometers. Thanks to our Ukrainian developers, …
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Ukraine faces shortage of SAMP-T missiles
Ukraine is grappling with a critical shortfall of missiles for its SAMP-T systems. The two SAMP-T ground-based air defense systems, also known as MAMBA, which were previously supplied to Ukraine by Italy and France, have nearly depleted their stock of Aster-30 missiles.
Consequently, they risk becoming unusable soon, reported the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera. The Ukrainian authorities have been urging both countries for weeks to provide Kyiv with at least 50 such missiles.
However, …
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Kremlin: Trump-Putin call not in the works yet
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced that Washington has not reached out to Moscow to arrange a call between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Peskov clarified that the Kremlin is not expected to respond swiftly to Ukraine's willingness for a 30-day ceasefire. He emphasized that any decision would come only after receiving formal proposals from Washington. Additionally, Peskov denied reports of an impending phone conversation between the Russian and American …