Such a move could bring a boost to Ukraine's war-torn economy with the country's defense industry as a key element of the EU plan, the Telegraph reported. Tariff-free access to Ukrainian weapons will bring Kyiv funds while increasing the arsenals of EU countries, according to the
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Von der Leyen proposes Ukraine EU single market access in peace deal
Von der Leyen seeks to give Ukraine access to EU single market as part of peace deal, Telegraph reports.
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US aid freeze to Ukraine to burden Europe
Freezing of US aid to Ukraine. Analyst Parakilas says Europe will bear the burden
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Russian cruise missile targeting cycles explained in Bellingcat report
For more on Russian cruise missile targeting cycles (planning, route simulation and uploading) see this report from Bellingcat.
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Putin insists war continues until ceasefire, disregarding US overtures
Putin has said that they will continue to wage war until a ceasefire is signed. Any carrots to the Russians privately offered in Riyadh (if any) and public overtures, were not enough to cause the Kremlin to pause ops. They don’t care if this strike embarrasses the US admin. 3/3
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Russia seeks to gauge Ukraine’s performance amid US intel shift
The Russian military will want to understand how Ukrainian military performance is or is not degraded with a change in US intelligence sharing. Yet, the Kremlin did not elect to stop the strike, even though various deals and normalization of us/russia ties are being discussed 2/3
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Targeting and weaponeering for strike planned weeks ahead


The targeting and weaponeering for this strike probably has been in the works for at least a week plus, for the cruise missiles especially. Note that the Kremlin did not turn the strike off when it could have, even after talks in Riyadh 1/3
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British volunteer survives Russian missile attack in Kryvyi Rih
The Kyiv Independent talked to British volunteer Karol Swiacki, who survived a Russian missile attack on the city of Kryvyi Rih on March 5. The attack killed five people and injured 32 others, including two children aged 13 and 17.
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Ukraine weighs withdrawal from Kursk region
Ukraine is considering withdrawal from Russia’s Kursk region — Politico “Ukrainian troops are under fierce attack from a Russian counteroffensive that’s building up steam, and commanders will soon have to make a tough choice whether to continue the struggle or withdraw.”
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Zelenskyy’s delegation to meet US in Saudi Arabia for talks
President Zelenskyy’s delegation will remain in Saudi Arabia for talks with the U.S. side on Wednesday, led by Head of the President Office Andriy Yermak. Defense Minister Rustem Umerov may also attend. 4/
