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28  mars     23h31
Russia paid MEPs to spread propaganda — Belgian PM
   Moscow paid some members of the European Parliament MEPs to push pro Russian propaganda, Belgian PM Alexander De Croo said on March , as reported by Politico.
    21h45
Only 3% of Russian missiles fired in 2024 hit military targets in Ukraine — Defense Minister
   Since the beginning of the year, of Russian missiles, UAVs, and guided bombs have hit civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said at an emergency meeting of the Ukraine NATO Council on March .
    21h15
Ukraine should be more open to ’unfavorable’ war reporting, US says
   The Ukrainian government often x C;resists x D; unfavorable news coming from the battlefield, the head of the U.S. State Department x ;s Global Engagement Center, James Rubin, said in an interview with Politico on March .
    20h45
Over 50,000 missing persons in Ukraine — police
   Since the beginning of Russia x ;s full scale invasion, the number of people reported missing in Ukraine has quadrupled to , , Deputy Head of Ukraine x ;s National Police, Andrii Nebytov, said on March .
    20h15
Russia vetoes UN resolution on monitoring North Korea sanctions
   Russia has blocked a UN Security Council resolution that sought to extend the monitoring of sanctions against North Korea by UN experts, AP reported on March .
    19h45
France shuts down fake ‘Ukraine war recruitment’ website
   French authorities have shut down a fake recruitment website that claimed to have sought volunteers to fight in Ukraine, the country x ;s Defense Ministry announced on March .
    19h15
Poland exposes Russian spy ring
   Poland x ;s special services are investigating the activities of a spy network operating on Russia x ;s behalf in the European Union, Polish outlet Onet reported on March , citing Jacek Dobrzynski, a spokesman for the Minister Coordinator of Special Services.
    18h43
Two major power plants in western Ukraine nearly destroyed — DTEK
   The March Russian missile attack has severely damaged Ukraine x ;s Burshtyn Thermal Power Plant TPP in Ivano Frankivsk Oblast and the Ladyzhyn TPP in Vinnytsia Oblast, according to the country x ;s largest power utility company DTEK.
    18h29
Russia may be preparing new offensive this summer – report
   It looks increasingly likely that Russia will launch a new major offensive early in the summer, and Ukraine’s ability to deter it this time looks much less sure, The Economist wrote in an article published on March .
    16h53
Ukraine set to transform into ’world’s premier defense arsenal’, Ukroboronprom chief declares
   Ukraine is set to transform into a pivotal hub for global defense, testing, and refining some of the world’s most advanced weaponry, Ukroboronprom CEO Herman Smetanin announced at the Ukraine’s European Path: Dialogues About the Future event organized by NV on March .
    16h44
Belgorod residents craft unique car shields against drone damage — photos
   In Belgorod, residents are taking unconventional steps to protect their vehicles from the fallout of frequent drone attacks and the impacts of Russian air defense activities. xA ;Published photos xA ;reveal the lengths to which locals are going to safeguard their cars. xA ;
    16h25
Ukrainian FM advocates for Zelenskyy’s Peace formula in talks with Indian officials
   Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has arrived in New Delhi for a two day visit, focusing on strengthening cooperation between Ukraine and India and advancing President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s peace initiative, NV reported on March . nbsp;
    16h03
French National Assembly President pledges ‘unrestricted’ support for Ukraine in Kyiv visit
   Ya xEB;l Braun Pivet, the President of the French National Assembly, affirmed France’s unwavering support for Ukraine during her visit to Kyiv on March .
    15h53
Germany’s stance on Ukraine: supportive but cautious on Taurus missiles
   German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has stated his opposition to sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of preventing a conflict between NATO and Russia, M xE ;rkische Allgemeine Zeitung reported on March .
    15h23
Without U.S. aid, Ukraine’s 54 billion lifeline from EU not enough - Finance Minister
   The effectiveness of the European Union’s billion aid package to Ukraine over the next four years largely depends on additional support from the United States, Ukraine’s Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko xA ;said xA ;on March . xA ;
    14h37
Expert warns of potential Russian-sponsored terrorist threats in Kyiv
   Kyiv authoritues issued warnings about a possible spike in Russian missile assaults and potential infiltration by enemy reconnaissance and sabotage teams. nbsp;Andriy Kramarov, a Ukrainian military expert and reserve officer, nbsp;discussed nbsp;the rising threat level nbsp;with nbsp;Radio NV. nbsp;
    12h59
Trade and protests at heart of Polish-Ukrainian border talks
   After more than six hours of intensive discussions, the negotiations aimed at unblocking Polish Ukrainian border have concluded, nbsp;the Ukrainian Infrastructure nbsp;Ministry reported on Facebook on March .
    12h40
Ukrainian snipers decimate Russian forces in Avdiivka — VIDEO
   Ukrainian Special Operations Forces SSO have released a video nbsp;on Telegram on March , nbsp;showcasing how nbsp;snipers from the rd Separate Regiment meticulously track and neutralize Russian troops nbsp;near Avdiivka.
    12h09
Over 50% of Russian-made microchips defective
   Over half of the Baikal processors, a cornerstone of Russia’s tech self reliance efforts, turned to be defective, nbsp;Russian outlet Vedomosti reported on March .
    11h55
x2018;The goal was a total blackout of the country’ — Russia’s March 22 attack was the biggest of the war
   The goal of nbsp;Russia x ;s mass missile and drone attack nbsp;on Ukraine on March was a complete blackout, and the damage to Ukraine x ;s energy industry is still being calculated, Ukrainian Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko said at a briefing in Kharkiv, Ukrinform reported.
    11h41
Crocus City Hall shooting triggers wave of xenophobia in Russia
   Anti immigrant rhetoric has intensified in Russia following the shooting at Crocus City Hall, which could escalate into ethnic hatred within the country, according to a New York Times article published on March .
    10h56
Czechia spearheads funding for crucial ammunition aid to Ukraine
   Czechia has earmarked funds to support its initiative for buying ammunition for Ukraine, Prime Minister Petr Fiala announced on March . nbsp;
    10h55
Two people killed, civilian infrastructure destroyed, in multiple Russian attacks on Kherson Oblast
   Two people were killed, and four others were injured in Russian attacks on Kherson Oblast over the past day, Kherson Regional Military Administration head, Oleksandr Prokudin, reported on March .
    10h40
PACE backs Kosovo’s bid for Council of Europe inclusion
   The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe’s Committee on Political Affairs and Democracy has endorsed Kosovo’s application to join the Council of Europe, PACE announced on March .
    09h55
Kyiv strengthens defenses against Russian missile threats and saboteurs
   The Kyiv City Military Administration KMDA has warned of the possible intensification of Russian missile attacks and the threat of infiltration attempts by enemy reconnaissance and sabotage groups in its March Telegram post.
    09h35
Russia knew of terror attack plans 5 weeks before — why was it allowed to happen? — Ukrainian intel
   Russia knew that the terrorist attack on Russian territory was being prepared as early as February and there are several options why the Kremlin allowed it to happen, Kyrylo Budanov, Main Intelligence Directorate HUR chief said, the Ukrainian intelligence x ;s press service reported.
    09h30
Japan to transform civilian airports and seaports into military assets
   Japan is set to upgrade five airports and eleven seaports, repurposing them for use by its defense forces and coast guard during military emergencies, Kyodo News reported on March . nbsp;
    09h15
Explosion reported in Odesa after Russia continues to pummel the city with rockets
   An explosion was heard in Odesa as the city was under air raid alert on March due to another Russian rocket threat, local Telegram channels reported.
    08h57
Mykolaiv missile strike casualties increase to twelve
   The number of victims of the March Russian missile attack on Mykolaiv has risen to twelve, regional governor, Vitalii Kim, reported on Telegram on March .
    08h00
Casualties after Russian military attacks civilians at home in nighttime drone attack
   There are casualties in Zaporizhzhya after the Russian military launched another nighttime drone attack on the city on March , Zaporizhzhya Regional Military Administration head, Ivan Fedorov, reported.
    07h50
Ukrainian Air Force destroyed 26 of 28 Russian Shahed drones overnight, two injured in Zaporizhzhya
   The Ukrainian Air Force destroyed of Shahed drones launched by Russia at Ukraine x ;s Odesa, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Zaporizhzhya oblasts overnight on March , Air Force commander, Mykola Oleshchuk, reported.
    07h25
A restaurant was destroyed as explosions ring out after Russian again attacks Kharkiv
   Explosions rang out in Kharkiv during another Russian attack overnight on March , Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported.
27  mars     23h34
Polish general dismissed over counterintelligence concerns
   Poland x ;s military counterintelligence service has initiated a probe into Eurocorps Commander Gen. Jaroslaw Gromadzinski, resulting in his dismissal from the position, Polish Defense Ministry said on March .
    21h30
EU will not transfer 5.4 billion in profits from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine
   The European Union has decided not to transfer EUR billion . billion in investment profits from frozen Russian assets, Politico reported on March .
    21h00
UK company upgrades Ukrainian drones to resist Russian EW
   UK based company Evolve Dynamics is developing technology that will help Ukrainian UAVs stay airborne even in areas saturated by Russian electronic warfare EW systems, Reuters reported on March .
    20h30
US in talks with Turkey to triple ammunition production — report
   The United States is negotiating with Turkey to buy more explosives needed to potentially triple its production of artillery shells, Bloomberg reported on March .
    20h00
Telegram messenger is a threat to Ukraine’s national security — Budanov
   The increasingly popular Telegram messenger app presents x C;a problem x D; for Ukraine x ;s national security, Ukrainian Defense Intelligence HUR chief Kyrylo Budanov said on March .
    19h30
EU extends liberalized trade regime with Ukraine, adding some restrictions
   EU ambassadors have agreed to extend the existing liberalized trade regime with Ukraine for another year, the Belgian presidency of the European Council announced via Twitter on March .
    19h00
Parliament rejects mobilization deferment for high earners
   While reviewing amendments to the government x ;s mobilization reform bill, Ukraine x ;s parliamentary Defense Committee has struck down the provision that would grant deferment from mobilization to high earning military age male citizens, Ukrainian MP Ihor Kopytin said on March .
    18h30
Russia’s National Guard blamed for failing to protect oil refineries — report
   In Russian regions where oil industry has been targeted by Ukrainian drone strikes, National Guard Rosgvardia units are being inspected to determine why they failed to counter the threat, pro Ukrainian resistance movement Atesh reported on March , citing an informant in Russia x ;s security...