Ukraine
Over the past day, 207 battles took place on the front, the most – 69 – in the Pokrovsk direction. Ukrainian defenders are steadfastly holding back the onslaught of the occupiers, inflicting significant losses on the enemy.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on March 25, the Russian army lost 1280 soldiers and 5 tanks. Total losses exceeded 907,000 people.
Donald Trump suggested that Vladimir Putin may be deliberately delaying peace talks with Ukraine to buy time. Trump added that he still believes that the Russian Federation wants to end the war.
Collaborators are massively driving younger students to the exhibition. This is how the Kremlin forms a distorted view of history from childhood.
March 26 is the Day of the National Guard, the Day of Document Freedom, "Purple" Epilepsy Day and the Leavetaking of the Annunciation. In the folk tradition, it is St. Basil's Day; if it rains, there will be many mushrooms.
In the Black Sea, there remains one enemy ship with 4 "Kalibrs," while in the Mediterranean, there are 4 ships, 3 of which are equipped with 26 missiles. russia ignores maritime norms by turning off identification systems on vessels.
Special Envoy of the US President Richard Grenell stated that Ukraine never had its own nuclear weapons. The nuclear ammunition allegedly belonged to Russia and was its remnant, and Ukraine returned it.
Putin rejects a ceasefire proposed by Trump and Zelensky. ISW analysts point to the Kremlin's vague demands.
Ukrainian developers have presented the "Katran" drone, which can travel over 1000 km and effectively destroy sea, land and air targets. It has a threat recognition system.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe said that Ukrainians will fight with their bare hands if the terms of the peace are unacceptable. He also added that there is a risk of Russia using nuclear weapons due to failures on the front.
The US, Ukraine and Russia have reached some agreements on a ceasefire in energy infrastructure and the Black Sea. Details are still unknown, and an assessment of the specifics of the agreements is complex.
Great Britain called on Russia to accept Ukraine's proposal for an immediate ceasefire. The department expressed gratitude to the United States for their efforts in the issue of peace.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that negotiations with Russia are possible only on Ukraine's terms. He emphasized that territorial issues are not discussed, and the strategy is a ceasefire.
Ukraine is ready to accept a military contingent, but there are disagreements with partners regarding the number. Zelenskyy sees the alliance of Europe and the USA in security guarantees.
António Costa stated that joining the European Union is the best security guarantee for Ukraine. He added that Ukraine is making progress towards EU membership.
Zelenskyy stated that the agreement with the US does not contain specific mechanisms in case of a ceasefire violation. Ukraine should appeal to the US in case of violations.
The Kremlin claims that the date of the ceasefire is March 18, trying to reduce the term and avoid responsibility for violations. Ukraine agreed to a ceasefire, but Russia refuses.
The coming days will be decisive in determining whether Russia really seeks peace, or is only trying to mislead the United States and the world. Pressure remains the only way to combat Moscow's lies.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation stated that the Zaporizhzhia NPP is a Russian nuclear facility and its transfer to Ukraine is impossible. All employees of the station are citizens of Russia, and "their lives cannot be played with".
The President of Ukraine stated that the Russian Federation is distorting agreements on silence in the Black Sea and a ceasefire on energy. He emphasized the importance of releasing Ukrainian prisoners.
The Trump administration is considering Russia's request to lift sanctions. Trump also stated that negotiations between the US, Russia and Ukraine are progressing successfully.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the Russians do not want to end the war, therefore the most difficult issues in the negotiations will be the ceasefire and territories. Ukraine is concerned about the discussion of these issues without its participation.
Moscow has shown a list of objects in the Russian Federation and Ukraine that are subject to a temporary moratorium on strikes, which will last 30 days from March 18, 2025.
Austrian Raiffeisen Bank transferred 9 billion euros to Russia in January-February 2022. The funds were provided in the form of euros, dollars and Swiss francs, probably to support the Russian economy.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the ZNPP belongs to Ukraine. Its restoration may take up to 2.5 years. Trump offered US assistance in managing the plant.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on the report of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, regarding the situation at the front. According to the President, Ukrainian troops have achieved important results.
Ukraine expects more specifics on security guarantees from the "Coalition of the Willing" summit, in particular regarding the dispatch of a peacekeeping contingent. Zelensky hopes to get the first results.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the upcoming negotiations between Ukraine and the USA. Prior to this, delegations from the countries held a meeting in Saudi Arabia, where they discussed security issues.
The HACC found MP Anatoliy Hunko guilty of bribery and sentenced him to 7 years in prison with confiscation of property. He was exposed for receiving $85,000 for assisting in the lease of state lands.
The President of Ukraine expects a ceasefire on energy facilities and silence at sea after statements from the United States. It should be noted that the White House has already published statements about negotiations with Ukraine and Russia.