Ukraine’s retreat from Kursk Oblast appears increasingly likely as recent reports indicate Russia is attempting to force Ukrainian forces out. Recapturing territory held by Ukraine could leave Kyiv without a key bargaining chip ahead of potential negotiations with Russia.
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Ukraine’s Defenders: Light in the Dark
Behind every uniform is a heart full of determination. Behind every smile, an unbreakable will. Ukraine’s defenders are the light in the darkest times. : Air Assault Forces
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Kyiv Independent interviews McFaul on Ukraine peace talks and Putin-MAGA parallels
The Kyiv Independent sat down with @McFaul
, former U.S. ambassador to Russia and political scientist, to discuss the Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations and the ideological parallels between Putinism and MAGA. -

US-donated FMTV trucks often mistaken for HIMARS by Russia


It's a FMTV M1083 armoured truck, typically used to tow howitzers. The US has donated at least 141 of them since 2022. The Russians have repeatedly mistaken them for HIMARS launchers, as they have a similar design.
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NATO trains Ukrainians to operate Leopard-2 tanks
Підготовка українських захисників триває. Країни-члени #НАТО навчають українських військовослужбовців керувати новою військовою технікою – в тому числі танками Leopard-2.#ЗСУ вдячні за підтримку та допомогу #НАТО pic.twitter.com/nEP5Uh4GAa
— Генеральний штаб ЗСУ (@GeneralStaffUA) 12 mars 2025Training for Ukrainian defenders continues. NATO member countries are teaching Ukrainian servicemen to operate new military equipment, including Leopard-2 tanks. The Ukrainian Armed Forces express gratitude for NATO's support and assistance.
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Mylovanov on wartime creativity in Ukraine at MIT podcast
I gave a somewhat naive but honest view on wartime creativity in Ukraine to an MIT podcast
— Tymofiy Mylovanov (@Mylovanov) 12 mars 2025
In societies where life is tough, it is difficult to ensure creative freedom for all. At the KSE in Ukraine, we've managed to carve out a space for it where we can do that.
0/ pic.twitter.com/NTr37IIczTI gave a somewhat naive but honest view on wartime creativity in Ukraine to an MIT podcast In societies where life is tough, it is difficult to ensure creative freedom for all. At the KSE in Ukraine, we've managed to carve out a space for it where we can do that. 0/
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Russia intensifies attacks in southern Ukraine
Russia has intensified attacks in southern Ukraine over the past two weeks, according to military reports.
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Russia likely to stall negotiations to strengthen military position
Russia will likely stall the start of any negotiation process with Ukraine and use the current ceasefire proposal to set a more favorable diplomatic position before engaging in talks. Russia will first want to be in the strongest military position possible to negotiate better
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Putin may demand halt to arms supplies to Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin may demand a halt to arms supplies to Ukraine as a condition for a temporary ceasefire, Bloomberg reports, citing sources close to the Kremlin.
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Well-known city in the Donbas, Kharkiv
Well-known city in the Donbas, Kharkiv.
