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Kremlin praises Trump's halt on Ukraine military aid, hopes for sanctions relief
In a recent statement, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov suggested that halting U.S. military assistance could drive Ukraine towards peace talks. His comment comes in response to reports about a potential full stop to Washington's military support for Kyiv.
"While details are yet to emerge, if this is indeed the case, it’s a decision that could genuinely prompt the Kyiv regime to engage in the peace process," Peskov shared with Russian journalists on Tuesday. "This would be the best …
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Ukrainian military: situation is improving amid ongoing battles in Donbas
The situation on the front lines in Donetsk region remains difficult, but it has improved compared to three months ago, says Ukrainian soldier Yevhen Ievlev.
Currently, there are some successful counteroffensive actions by the Ukrainian Defense Forces on the Eastern Front. In the Pokrovsk area, Ukrainian troops have managed to liberate three locations. Unfortunately, there has been Russian advancement in Novosylka, and a challenging situation persists on the Toretsk front. However, overall, …
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Indigenous Russian unit ‘Nomad’ joins Ukraine's Military Intelligence Legion
In a significant development, "Nomad", a unit comprising Indigenous peoples from Russia, officially became part of the International Legion of Ukraine's Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate on March 3. This newly established unit will include Kalmyks, Tatars, Buryats, Bashkirs, Yakuts, and other ethnic minorities from Russia. The fighters have taken up arms to stand against oppression and discrimination. The military unit, known as "Nomad", aims to rally against the injustices faced …
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Kyiv: Russian forces attempt border breach in Sumy region
Russian forces are attempting to breach the border in the Sumy region, but no large-scale assaults have been reported, said Andriy Demchenko, spokesperson of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.
Russian troops in the area, where Ukrainian Defense Forces are engaged in operations in the Kursk region, are trying to enter Ukrainian territory to advance inward and cut off the logistical routes.
"We are currently witnessing enemy assault groups attempting to enter our territory or expand the …
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Kremlin desperately seeking to block Ukraine-US Rare Earth Deal
In a calculated effort to sway Washington, the Kremlin is keen to underscore its preference for a rare-earth resources deal between Russia and the US over one with Ukraine. On February 23, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s press secretary questioned whether President Volodymyr Zelensky was ready to "sell" all of Ukraine to the US.
A day later, the Russian state-run TV channel "Vesti" accused Washington of blackmailing Kyiv into a rare-earth resources agreement.
Earlier, on February 22, the …
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Kremlin labels Zelensky-Trump dispute as a threat to peace efforts
Russian president’s spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, described Zelensky as lacking diplomatic skills, according to reports from Russian media. He noted that the verbal spat between Zelensky and Trump underscored the difficulties in resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict. "The Kiev regime and Zelensky have no desire for peace; they want to continue the war," Peskov claimed. He urged the international community to "persuade Zelensky to want peace" and added, "If Europeans can achieve this, they deserve …
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Ukrainian Army confirms deadly Russian missile strike on training ground
The Ukrainian Army has confirmed that Russian forces launched a missile strike on a training ground where Ukrainian soldiers were undergoing military exercises. Reports of the incident surfaced on Monday.
In a Facebook post, Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi, Commander of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, described the event as a "tragedy at the training ground" and extended his condolences to the families of the victims. He promised that those responsible would be held accountable and stated that an …
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Zelensky warns of renewed conflict if Russian occupation recognized, advocates for just peace
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declared that people would not accept an unjust end to the war if parts of Ukraine remain under Russian occupation. Zelensky expressed his conviction that if the Russian Federation continues to control occupied territories, it will only pave the way for renewed conflict.
Speaking at London's airport, he insisted that the occupation should not be legally recognized and emphasized the importance of adhering to the UN Charter and international agreements. …
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Ukrainian troops gaining ground in Torestsk
Ukrainian troops in Toretsk are currently engaging in counteroffensive actions, a development not yet visible on the DeepState map, reported military-political analyst Oleksandr Kovalenko during his daily briefing on his YouTube channel, OBOZ.UA.
"I'll say this: After successfully and consistently holding the northern part of the city, Ukraine's Defense in Toretsk were able to conduct several counterattacks, regaining control not just of streets but entire blocks," Kovalenko said.
This …
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Macron unveils France-UK peace plan for Ukraine war resolution
In an interview with Le Figaro, French President Emmanuel Macron disclosed a new peace initiative co-developed with the UK aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
The France-UK proposal suggests a month-long partial ceasefire. This truce would cover air and naval assaults, as well as attacks on energy infrastructure, while excluding ground combat. Macron stated the difficulty in enforcing a ceasefire along the front lines, calling verification "very challenging."
A further step in …