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Ukraine holds firm in Kursk region amid Russian encirclement threats
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have not withdrawn from Russia’s Kursk region, despite the looming threat of encirclement by Russian troops. According to a report by RBC-Ukraine, plans are in motion for a response to Russia's strategy, which aims to cut off the Sudzha-Sumy road and encircle Ukrainian forces.
Insiders suggest that Ukrainian command is taking steps to stabilize the situation, planning counteractions to hinder Russian advances. The Russian strategy seeks to leverage the shrinking …
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Russian media ridicules Trump's sanction threats as empty rhetoric
Kremlin propagandists have dismissed President Donald Trump's threats to tighten sanctions against Russia as "just words." Trump’s recent statements about potential increased sanctions and tariffs on Russia have been entertaining for Kremlin commentators who suggest Washington won't follow through. According to Russian media outlet Agentstvo, which analyzed domestic media reaction, Trump’s statements are largely considered bluff.
On March 7, Trump announced the possibility of ramping up …
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Russian forces advance in Kursk region, threatening Ukrainian defense lines
Ukrainian journalist Yuriy Butusov reports that Russian forces in the Kursk region have established tight flanking control over Ukrainian Forces' communication routes, complicating the defense of this area. In a Facebook post, he noted that Russian infantry infiltration was detected near the city of Sudzha today.
The Russians reportedly used a gas pipeline to stealthily transport an assault company under the drones' radar, penetrating Ukrainian combat formations. The pipeline is now under …
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Ukrainian drone strikes target major Russian fuel facility in Leningrad region
In a late-night operation, Ukrainian Armed Forces targeted one of Russia's largest fuel production facilities, the Kirishi Refinery in the Leningrad region. Local authorities report that debris from the attack drones fell on a storage tank at the refinery, a critical infrastructure in the town of Kirishi. The early hours of March 8 were tense for the Leningrad region, Russia, as air raid alarms sounded across the Kirishi district. Residents reported a series of explosions, while air defenses …
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Ukraine secures £752 million from UK in G7 initiative using frozen Russian assets
Ukraine has received the first tranche of funds from the United Kingdom under the G7 initiative, backed by revenues from frozen Russian assets, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced. "Today, we received £752 million as part of the G7 ERA initiative. These funds will be directed towards strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities," he stated on his Telegram channel on Friday, March 7.
Shmyhal expressed gratitude to the UK government and G7 partners for creating a mechanism that …
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Ukraine loses access to Maxar satellite images amid U.S. policy shift
Ukraine has reportedly been denied access to Maxar satellite images, with sources pointing to a decision by the Trump administration affecting intelligence sharing as the root cause, according to various media reports. The commercial service has blocked governmental and private Ukrainian users alike.
The U.S. administration has halted the delivery of intelligence data to Ukraine, which previously helped the country target Russian forces and anticipate enemy attacks. White House special envoy …
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Russian troops breach Ukrainian defense lines near Sudzha,threatening key communication routes
Russian troops have reportedly breached Ukrainian defense lines south of Sudzha in the Kursk region, reports Ukrayinska Pravda, citing sources from a Ukrainian unit stationed in the area.
“A breakthrough occurred in the blockade area. In brief, this is the zone where our units strive to hold back the Russians to avoid the threat of partial or complete encirclement. This process was gradual and deliberate rather than sudden. Well before New Year’s, the Russians occupied Kurilovka (a village …
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Ukrainian Forces engage 60,000 Russian troops in Kursk region, says expert
As Ukrainian forces continue to engage in strategic maneuvers, military expert Oleksandr Kovalenko has emphasized the critical role they play in binding a 60,000-strong enemy grouping in the Kursk region. Kovalenko argues that if Ukrainian troops were to withdraw, this "horde" could potentially spill into the Sumy region or be redeployed to other critical fronts such as Pokrovsk or Kupyansk.
Kovalenko, sharing his insights on his Telegram channel, highlighted the complex situation faced by …
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Orban vetoes EU's Ukraine support statement amid tensions over peace deal
Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban has blocked the conclusions of the European Council summit regarding support for Ukraine and the establishment of a fair peace agreement, which includes reliable security guarantees for Ukraine.
Hungary's position left the communiqué out of the official summit conclusions, even though 26 of the 27 European Union member states backed the conclusions at the March 6 meeting, reports Suspilne.
Slovakia voted in favor after an agreement to address the "need to …
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For the first time, Ukraine uses French Mirage jets to counter Russian missile attack
Ukraine's newly acquired French wartime asset, the Mirage 2000, a multi-role, fourth-generation fighter jet, was thrust into action following Russia's recent missile barrage. This sophisticated aircraft, delivered to Ukraine just a month ago, was instrumental in countering the night-time assault on March 7, 2025, targeting critical infrastructure across Ukraine. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, the attack included a variety of missile types.
Ukrainian air defenses, comprising anti- …