Russian propaganda
Russian dictator Putin instructed Sergey Kiriyenko to deal with Hungary to help Viktor Orbán win the parliamentary elections. Kiriyenko maintains ties with the campaign organizers of Orbán's party.
Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets reported the alleged abduction and removal of 19 Ukrainians from the village of Sopych in the Sumy region. He appealed to the Russian Commissioner for Human Rights with a demand to organize a visit and return of the citizens.
The SBU detained a foreigner who, on behalf of the Russian Federation, was preparing a double terrorist attack in Kyiv, planting explosives under a Ukrainian military's car and another nearby. The suspect has been notified of suspicion and a pre-trial detention measure has been chosen.
Kremlin officials are criticizing the US for military operations against Iran, using the escalation in the Middle East. This sets the stage for blaming the US for potential failures in peace talks on Ukraine.
ATESH exposed a scheme in the 24th Motorized Rifle Regiment of the Russian Federation, where more than 90 soldiers were sent to dig trenches near Bakhmut instead of going on vacation. The command is concealing the illegal exploitation of servicemen, threatening them with transfer to assault units.
The live broadcast of the Oscar ceremony in Ukraine will be shown by "Suspilne Kultura" on the night of March 15-16. The event will be commented on by actor Oleksiy Hnatkovsky, with translation provided by Yuriy Mazur and Lyudmyla Dyachenko.
The Russian Federation aims to increase the staff of unmanned systems forces to 165,000 people by the end of 2026. To this end, the Russian Ministry of Defense has launched a recruiting campaign aimed at students and technically savvy youth.
The American channel Fox News published a story about the US using a "high-tech arsenal" against Iran, showing a video of Ukrainian STING interceptor drones. The "Wild Hornets" team reported that Fox News presented footage of their drones as American.
Westminster Magistrates' Court denied Ukraine's extradition request for MP Artem Dmytruk, who is suspected of assault, citing "SBU torture. " The judge noted that extradition would disproportionately affect his right to respect for private and family life.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that 30-35 thousand Russians die in the war every month. He also noted that the initiative on the battlefield is not in Russia's hands.
The Russian Foreign Minister also noted "some progress" in the trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi and Geneva.
Russia has begun preparations for holding 'elections' to the Russian State Duma in the occupied territories of Ukraine in September 2026. Putin has instructed to ensure the 'security of expression of will' in Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions.
The Coordination Headquarters condemns the transfer of two captured Ukrainians to Hungary, considering it a Russian provocation and a violation of the Geneva Conventions. Ukraine demands information on the health status of the prisoners and access to them.
Saratov region governor Busargin reported a Ukrainian drone attack on the evening of March 4. As a result of the attack, civilian infrastructure was damaged, and three people were injured.
French intelligence services are recording an increased threat of Russian interference in the elections on March 15 and 22. Analysts predict massive online manipulation and the spread of fabricated news in France.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin will release two Hungarian citizens, mobilized into the Armed Forces of Ukraine, from captivity. Transcarpathian Hungarians will leave Russia with Szijjártó.
The mayor of Dnipro stated that his words were distorted and pointed out the need to bring order to the information space.
As a result of the Shahed attack in Mykolaiv, a transport infrastructure facility was damaged, and a fire broke out. A man sustained minor injuries and was hospitalized.
Russian propaganda uses events in the Middle East to spread disinformation about Ukraine. The occupiers are spreading fakes about the detention of Ukrainians in Dubai and the destruction of Syrskyi's estate.
Germany's Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution warns of increasing risks of Russian interference in state parliamentary elections. German counterintelligence assesses the threat as "extremely serious," predicting large-scale information manipulation.
In a Sunday school in the Sverdlovsk region, children were given lessons with the participation of military personnel, teaching them how to handle weapons. The CPD notes that the ROC is actively involved in war propaganda and the militarization of education in the Russian Federation.
The exhibition "Kharkiv Spring" took place in six occupied cities of Ukraine, including Luhansk and Donetsk. Its purpose is to promote the continuation of the war and the occupation of the Kharkiv region.
11 countries and the EU have decided to boycott the opening of the Paralympic Games in Italy due to the admission of Russian and Belarusian athletes with their flags and anthems.
Analysts claim that Putin can only offer verbal support to Iran after Ali Khamenei's death. Russia will not provide military assistance to Tehran, as the partnership agreement does not provide for mutual defense.
On March 3, Russian occupiers shelled Chuhuiv, Kharkiv region. As a result of a UAV strike, a private house was damaged, and five people, including a 7-year-old girl, required medical assistance.
Two judges of the Southern District Military Court of the Russian Federation have been notified of suspicion of war crimes. They sentenced Azov prisoners of war to 18 years in prison for participating in hostilities.
Why aren't they fighting? The "Fair Mobilization" movement has published new profiles of bloggers and activists who are evading service.
The man who spoke disparagingly about national symbols on Maidan turned out to be a serviceman who was AWOL. He distributed the video on his social media pages.
In the temporarily occupied territories, universities are actively recruiting students into the Russian army. In Mariupol, young people are being urged to sign one-year service contracts.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is trying to position himself as a mediator between Iran and the Persian Gulf states. This is happening against the backdrop of a US-Israeli operation against Iran.