Ukraine

France is ready to respond to any possible Russian aggression, but will not initiate any aggression itself, as the Kremlin regime has gone off the rails, French President Emmanuel Macron said.

According to Ukrainian intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov, attacks by Russians fighting on the side of Ukraine on Russia's border regions will continue for the foreseeable future.

The main reason why German Chancellor Olaf Scholz does not want to supply long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine may be due to the peculiarities of these missiles, namely, targeting.

Macron said that Ukraine should have a clear timetable for military assistance, and France should provide additional guarantees, as Europe must prepare for a potential war in order to achieve peace if Russia succeeds in Ukraine.

French President Emmanuel Macron said he would respond to Putin's call and listen to his proposals, while supporting Ukraine's defense capabilities and promoting de-escalation to achieve a lasting peace.

President Zelenskyy discussed the operational situation, opportunities and threats with the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, praising the soldiers who are fighting intensively in various parts of the front and destroying the occupier.

Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Ihor Zhovkva said that the issue of sending troops from other countries to Ukraine is not currently being discussed, but it could be considered in the event of an escalation of Russian aggression and a collective decision by NATO member states to send troops.

The draw ceremony for the 2024 Olympic football tournaments, in which the Ukrainian national team is a participant in the men's competition, will take place on March 20 at 9:00 PM Kyiv time in Saint-Denis, Paris.

According to President Zelenskyy, Ukraine now has the ability to launch long-range strikes using its own drones, allowing it to target vulnerabilities in Russia's warfare system.

According to the Chief of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, Russia has deployed all available resources on the front line in Ukraine, including units from the Far East and limited reserves, which has led to huge losses.

According to Ukraine's Justice Minister, the US may consider providing military and financial assistance to Ukraine along with the confiscation of Russian assets in a single package, and a vote could take place next week if technical details are agreed upon.

In Sumy region, the Defense Forces stopped another attempt by an enemy subversive and reconnaissance group to cross the border of Ukraine, with the number of enemy air raids increasing significantly to over 40 per day.

Ukrainian citizen Natalia Zakharenko was "sentenced" by a Belarusian court to 9 years in prison on charges of "espionage" in a closed trial.

Ukraine's Energy Minister Herman Galushchenko expressed confidence that sanctions against the Russian nuclear industry will be imposed shortly after the issue is discussed at a hearing in the US Congress.

Andriy Yermak discussed with Jake Sullivan Russia's missile attack on Odesa, Ukraine's urgent needs on the battlefield, and the importance of the U. S. House of Representatives approving an aid package for Ukraine.

SBU strike drones attacked three more Rosneft refineries in the Samara region, effectively targeting about 10% of Russia's total refining capacity and undermining its economic potential to wage war in Ukraine.

Ukraine plans to support Ukrainian producers under the "Made in Ukraine" initiative through cashback programs, investment loans, and simplified government regulations to stimulate demand, provide financing, and reduce bureaucracy.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba emphasized to U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken the need and urgency for continued U.S. and international support for Ukraine, including air defense and artillery munitions, warning that the lack of such support would undermine U.S. leadership and jeopardize U.S. national security.

Despite the pressure, repression, and intimidation, residents of the Russian-occupied territories in Ukraine are silently resisting participation in the illegal legitimization of Putin's rule through organized "elections.

In 2023, the number of Russian men aged 31-59 with disabilities increased by 30%, likely due to losses in the Russian war against Ukraine, according to a British intelligence report.

At Poland's request, Ukraine has accepted surplus electricity, and no shortage is expected, but there are power outages in Chernihiv region, and damage to a gas pipeline in Kharkiv region due to fighting and shelling.

A rescuer died in hospital from injuries sustained during a Russian missile attack on Odesa on March 15, bringing the death toll to 21, with more than 70 others injured.

Zelensky pays tribute to the victims of the enemy attack on the drama theater in Mariupol on the second anniversary of the attack.

President Zelenskiy appoints former Luhansk official Serhiy Haidai as head of the Mukachevo District State Administration in Zakarpattia region.

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 429,580 personnel and 6,779 tanks.

German Foreign Minister Annalena Burbock tries to persuade Chancellor Olaf Scholz to supply Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine as part of a "circular exchange" with the United Kingdom.

Next week, Ukraine will receive €4. 5 billion from the EU as part of a €50 billion aid package for 2024-2027.

The United States has no objection to other countries deploying their troops in Ukraine, as it is a sovereign decision of each country, but it does not plan to deploy its troops there.

The Embassy of Ukraine in Sweden has demanded an apology from Swedish journalist Elaf Ali for an offensive "joke" about Ukrainian refugee women on a Swedish TV program, in which she suggested that they can only be seen in brothels.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani warned that the deployment of NATO troops in Ukraine would increase the risk of World War III, ruling out the possibility of sending Italian troops to help Kyiv against a Russian invasion.