Ukraine
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the need for territorial concessions from Ukraine to stop the war. Possible options for a peace agreement will be discussed at negotiations in Saudi Arabia.
Senator Mark Kelly, after a visit to Kyiv, stated the need for continued support for Ukraine. Elon Musk sharply criticized the senator's position, publicly calling him a traitor.
The President of Ukraine met with Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah, where they discussed steps to end the war. The parties also agreed on economic cooperation and Saudi Arabia's investments in Ukraine.
Thomas Bach, in an interview with RND, spoke about the change in relations with Russia after the invasion of Ukraine. The IOC President, who is stepping down after 12 years, mentioned his cooperation with Putin and the doping scandal.
Military representatives from 32 NATO countries, excluding the USA, will gather in Paris to discuss international security forces for Ukraine. European countries want to take responsibility for maintaining peace after the ceasefire.
The owner of X (Twitter), Elon Musk, announced a large-scale cyberattack on the platform from IP addresses located in the region of Ukraine. The company is still unsure about the exact causes of the incident, but the platform has already resumed operations.
The President of France stated about the growing attempts by Russia to destabilize Moldova. Macron noted the regular violations of the country's airspace by Russian drones and attacks on democratic institutions.
In the day of March 10, there were 126 combat clashes on the front. The highest enemy activity was recorded in the Toretsk, Pokrovsk, Lyman, and Novopavlivka directions, where the enemy carried out numerous assaults on the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
J. D. Vance spoke at the National League of Cities conference in Washington about housing affordability issues. He linked the rise in housing prices to illegal immigration and emphasized the importance of homeownership for American society.
The High Anti-Corruption Court has extended the restrictive measures for Pavlo Kyrylenko, the head of the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine, until April 14. The suspect in illegal enrichment is prohibited from leaving the country and contacting witnesses.
The President of Ukraine stated the need to combine strong positions on the front and diplomacy to achieve a just peace. Ukraine is preparing for negotiations in Saudi Arabia regarding the establishment of a ceasefire.
The Russian Embassy in Australia warned of "serious consequences" in the event of the deployment of Australian peacekeeping forces in Ukraine. Russia stated that it would not remain a passive observer and considers the presence of Western troops unacceptable.
Ukrainian volunteers delivered three trucks of protective nets for the army as part of the "Web" project. Used fishing nets effectively protect positions from enemy drones, creating multi-level defense.
The "Diia" app has launched the function for generating weapon permits. In the first 8 hours of the service's operation, over 90,000 permits were generated.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Saudi Arabia for peace talks with Ukraine. The meeting will discuss the suspension of U.S. military aid and possible concessions from Ukraine.
Dmytro Lubinets met with the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Geneva. The parties discussed the situation of Ukrainian prisoners of war and deported citizens, as well as developed new initiatives.
The Diia portal will suspend the booking function on March 11 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM due to technical improvements. The service can be used before or after the specified period of technical work.
Tomorrow at the negotiations in Saudi Arabia, Ukraine will propose to the USA to establish a ceasefire at sea and a ban on long-range strikes. The Ukrainian side will also insist on the release of prisoners.
Users of the social network X in Ukraine report new technical issues with the platform. The most failures are recorded in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa, and Lviv, with 53% being website issues.
At the OSCE briefing, the scale of the environmental disaster in Ukraine due to the war was presented, with over 7500 environmental violations recorded. 25% of the territory is polluted, the Chernobyl confinement has been damaged, and hundreds of water bodies have been affected.
In Kyiv, the decision to end the heating season is postponed due to the forecasted cold weather. Petro Panteleyev explained the specifics of the heating disconnection process in the city and the factors that influence this decision.
Ukraine's trade turnover for January-February 2025 amounted to $17. 6 billion. The largest exporter to Ukraine was China ($2.6 billion), while the main importer of Ukrainian products was Poland ($714 million).
In the village of Malyi Lystven in Chernihiv region, three boys fell through the ice on the Bilois River. Two children were rescued by passersby, but the nine-year-old boy died.
Olena Duma signed a memorandum of cooperation with the NGO "UA Experts" for the implementation of European standards. This happened after the public council at ARMA resigned due to the lack of transparency in the agency's work.
Sweden's military equipment exports reached a historic high of 29 billion kronor in 2024. The UAE, USA, and Brazil became the largest importers, while aid to Ukraine doubled.
The Ministry of Defense and the State Special Communications purchased over 1. 5 million drones in 2024. In 2025, it is planned to increase the number of UAVs to 4.5 million units.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet with Ukrainian officials. The USA expects Kyiv to be ready for a peace agreement, sources say.
At the checkpoint "Shehyni" on March 11 from 11:00 to 14:00, reconstruction works will be carried out. Crossing operations in the freight direction will be conducted in a slowed mode.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed successful strikes on oil refineries in the Ryazan and Samara regions of Russia. Both facilities produced fuel for the Russian army and aviation.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Syrskyi, reported that the situation at the border with the Kursk region is under control. The enemy, reinforced by North Korean infantry, is suffering significant losses in personnel and equipment.