• Europe weighs seizing €200 billion in Russian assets as leverage in Ukraine peace talks

    As Europe searches for an effective mechanism, major European nations are contemplating seizing over €200 billion in frozen Russian assets, linking this issue to a potential ceasefire agreement in Ukraine. France and Germany, previously opposed to full asset seizure, are now in discussions with the UK and other partners on using these assets. One proposal from French officials is to implement asset seizure if Russia violates any future peace agreements. Proponents argue this could pressure …

  • Ukrainian journalist Victoria Roshchyna brutally tortured while in Russian detention, investigation reveals

    In the harrowing documentary "Vika's Last Assignment", it's revealed that Ukrainian journalist Victoria Roshchyna was allegedly subjected to brutal torture during her captivity in Russia in the summer of 2023. Ukrainian investigators report that her body bore stab wounds and she weighed as little as 30 kilograms. Staff at the Russian detention center hid her from inspections, they allege.

    Journalists from "Slidstvo.Info," along with colleagues from "Suspilne" and the program "Graty," as well …

  • Marine Le Pen condemns U.S. decision to halt military aid to Ukraine

    Marine Le Pen has condemned the U.S. government's decision to suspend military aid to Ukraine, according to a statement she made to Le Figaro. Le Pen described this as a "very harsh" move against Ukrainian soldiers "defending their country."

    "In my view, such a decision, due to its blasphemous nature, deserves condemnation," she declared.

    A long-time figure in French politics, Marine Le Pen has served as a Member of Parliament and has run for the French presidency three times, including in 202 …

  • Hungarian Foreign Minister accuses Europe of undermining Trump's peace plan in Ukraine conflict

    In a statement issued following a crucial meeting in Washington, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó raised concerns with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio about Europe's strategic stance on the war in Ukraine, reported the Hungarian news outlet Telex.

    Following their talks, Szijjártó commended the U.S. administration for its steadfast position amidst "conflicts and challenges" to prevent the continuation of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

    Szijjártó revealed that Rubio …

  • France bolsters Ukrainian air power with Mirage 2000-5F jets and advanced weaponry

    The delivery of Mirage 2000-5F fighter jets follows France's decision to enhance Ukraine's aerial combat capabilities by providing SCALP-EG cruise missiles and AASM guided bombs. Possible footage of the French Mirage 2000-5F flying in Ukrainian airspace emerged on March 3, as reported by Army Recognition.

    This move came after President Emmanuel Macron announced on June 6, 2024, that France would supply Ukraine with Mirage 2000-5F jets and train 4,500 Ukrainian pilots. The exact number of …

  • Ukrainian drones attack Rosneft refinery in Syzran, Russia

    In the early hours of March 4, Ukrainian drones reportedly launched an attack on an industrial enterprise in Syzran, Samara region's Governor Vyacheslav Fedorischev revealed on Telegram. Various Telegram channels reported that the target was the “Rosneft” refinery. Residents reportedly heard multiple explosions around 1:45 AM local time, leading to a subsequent fire at the site. No casualties have been reported thus far.

    Governor Fedorischev noted that air defense systems managed to down the …

  • Zelensky seeks U.S. confirmation on reports of halted military aid

    Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has tasked Ukrainian officials with obtaining official information from the United States regarding reports that the U.S. has paused military aid to Ukraine, as international media outlets have alleged. Zelensky addressed the nation in a video statement from Kyiv on Tuesday, March 4th.

    The Ukrainian leader noted widespread concern over the future of U.S. assistance. "I've instructed Ukraine’s defense minister, intelligence chiefs, and diplomats to reach …

  • Ukrainian Air Force strikes Russian command post

    In a significant blow to Russian military operations, the Ukrainian Air Force struck a Russian command post on Monday, March 4th. The target was the headquarters of the 98th Guards Airborne Division, located in the Donetsk region's Kalinina area, according to the Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff.

    The General Staff reported that the strike effectively disrupted the command and control system of the occupying forces, severely complicating the coordination of the division's airborne units' …

  • Kyiv: US Military aid to Ukraine continues amid diplomatic efforts

    In a briefing held Tuesday, March 4, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal expressed gratitude to the United States for its ongoing military support, which has been crucial in Ukraine's resistance against Russian aggression. Shmyhal assured that, contrary to reports, this type of support is still actively being provided.

    "Today, this support (from the US) is in Ukraine, and it continues," Shmyhal confirmed, highlighting ongoing cooperation.

    Amid speculation about potential changes to US …

  • Ukraine faces critical military aid shortage as U.S. halts support, warns key lawmaker

    In light of halted U.S. military support, Ukraine’s resilience may last roughly six months, says Fedir Venislavskyi, a prominent member of Ukraine’s parliament and defense committee. Efforts are underway to find alternatives, he told RBC-Ukraine.

    Without U.S. backing, Ukraine faces an arduous path, though its military’s robustness in the three-year wartime era bolsters its capacity to mitigate threats. However, Venislavskyi emphasizes, critical weaponry like air defense systems and advanced …