Kit Kellogg explained that Trump's conversation with Putin lasted longer because of the translator, and Zelensky spoke English. Trump stated that he spoke with both for reconciliation.
During the day of March 20, 156 combat clashes took place. The greatest activity of the occupiers is in the Pokrovsk direction, where the enemy carried out 51 offensive actions.
In the first leg of the League of Nations play-offs, the Ukrainians defeated the Belgians with a score of 3:1, showing the will to win. The return match will take place on March 23 in Belgium.
Donald Trump announced the signing of an agreement with Ukraine on rare earth minerals. He expressed optimism about ending the war, mentioning conversations with Putin and Zelensky.
Irish fighter Conor McGregor has announced his desire to become the president of Ireland. He was previously found guilty of sexual assault and had his wax figure removed from a museum in Dublin.
A fire broke out at a substation in Russian Gorno-Altaysk due to arson. The attacker drained oil from the transformers and set it on fire, part of the city was left without electricity.
EU leaders will pledge military support to Ukraine despite Russia's attempts to stop arms supplies. Hungary may block text on support for Ukraine at EU summit.
On March 19, the Russian army lost 1,400 soldiers and 13 tanks. Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, 899,470 occupiers have been eliminated.
As a result of a massive attack on Kropyvnytskyi, ten people were injured, including four children. Private houses and apartment buildings were damaged.
Donald Trump will sign an executive order on March 20 to begin the liquidation of the US Department of Education. Full closure will require congressional approval of the law.
Four Russian warships have been recorded in the Mediterranean Sea. Three of them are armed with Kalibr cruise missiles.
On Thursday, March 20, Ukraine is expected to warm up to 12 degrees Celsius. No precipitation is expected, it will be sunny, wind north-westerly, 5-10 m/s.
Keith Kellogg called the conversation between Trump and Zelensky wonderful. According to the US special envoy to Ukraine, the head of the White House is negotiating with both sides for a ceasefire and a peace agreement.
Russian troops used blue identification marks to covertly attack Ukrainian positions. According to ISW, such actions may qualify as perfidy, which is a war crime.
If a moratorium on strikes against energy targets is approved, Russia will face less risk of refinery shutdowns. This will give Ukraine a respite from power outages and time to repair facilities.
Drones attacked Saratov and Engels at night, a fire broke out in the area of the oil depot. The city is home to an oil refinery, which is a key facility of the Russian Federation's fuel infrastructure.
Putin is confusing the details of the ceasefire, trying to accuse Ukraine of violations even before the agreement comes into force. This indicates how he will use future agreements.
The Russian airline "Kosmos", which belongs to the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, is on the verge of bankruptcy. The company has suspended its operator's certificate, has one aircraft and a lawsuit from the tax authorities.
Residential buildings were damaged in Kropyvnytskyi as a result of a massive attack, there are wounded, including a child. An invincibility point has been deployed, and municipal services are eliminating the consequences.
The President stated that the issue of territories will be the most difficult in negotiations. He emphasized the need to protect Ukraine, but acknowledged that it will be a challenge.
According to Zelenskyy, Putin is currently in control of the situation, but does not want the war to end, as his positions are weaker than before. The Armed Forces operation thwarted the occupiers' plans to seize Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and Sumy.
Due to damage to railway infrastructure, the route of trains Nos. 53, 92/60, 7, 128 and 52 has been changed, delays are possible. Flight No. 790 was delayed for safety reasons.
Information collected by the Yale University project on the abduction of children has not been deleted despite the cessation of funding. The State Department assured that the data was not lost.
Pope Francis' condition is improving and he no longer needs artificial ventilation. The Pontiff is in hospital due to a respiratory infection.
During the conversation with Zelenskyy, Trump inquired about the Zaporizhzhia station and the possible participation of the USA in its restoration. During the conversation, only one Ukrainian NPP was mentioned.
Russian drones attacked residential neighborhoods of Kropyvnytskyi, including Novomykolaivka and Balashovka. Information about victims and injured has not yet been received.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the arrival of new F-16 fighters from partners in Ukraine. The President also denied information about the downing of a fighter jet over Sumy region.
The presidents of Ukraine and Finland visited the largest shelter in Helsinki and signed a letter of intent. Ukraine is working to increase the number of safe places.
The outgoing German government has agreed to provide an additional 3 billion euros in military aid to Ukraine this year. Also, assistance of more than 8 billion euros is planned for 2026-29.
During the day, the Russians launched a missile and 57 air strikes, using 84 KABs. Also, 973 kamikaze drones were involved, and more than 4,500 shellings were carried out.
