FT: Satellite images reveal Russia’s oil supplies to UN-sanctioned North Korea
Russia is supplying oil directly to North Korea, defying UN sanctions, in a potential 'arms-for-oil' trade, according to satellite images obtained by the Financial Times.
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March 28, 2024
- German prosecutors charge Siemens staff over Crimea turbine deal
- UK firm modifies Ukraine drones to outwit Russian jamming
- Russia downs 16 drones over Belgorod
- Russia attacks 4 oblasts overnight, injuring 4 civilians
- Russo-Ukrainian War, day 763: Kharkiv rocked by first Russian aerial attack since 2022, leaving 1 dead and 19 wounded
- Germany rushes 10.000 artillery rounds to Ukraine in days
- Russia knew of Crocus City Hall terror plot by 15 Feb – Budanov
- Ukraine to get F-16 jets by mid-summer, says FM Kuleba
- EU negotiates one more Ukraine trade extension, imposing new restrictions
- Kyiv City to build a UAV factory
- Polish General overseeing Ukrainian soldier training dismissed amid probe
- Russia resumes airstrikes on Kharkiv, leaving 1 dead and 19 wounded
- Samsung Pay to drop Russian Mir payment card in April
- Swiss banks start to close accounts of Russian clients
- Polish MP: Poland, Ukraine nearing deal on grain imports amid farmer protests
- British Defense Ministry: New Russian flotilla targets control of Dnipro River, islands near Kherson
- Russian missile attack on Mykolaiv injures 8 – UPDATED
- Nobel Prize winners urge world leaders: reject Putin, stand with Ukraine
- Death toll in attack in Crocus City Venue Moscow’s suburb rises to 140
- Bloomberg: Macron ‘riled’ Washington with statements about sending troops to Ukraine
- Ukraine detains two suspected FSB agents gathering intel for strikes on Kyiv TV tower, power plant, military HQ
- Pentagon: US ready to defend NATO territory
- Russian forces may be using Starlink terminals in Ukraine – Western media
Daily Review
Czech, Polish FMs: Defeat Russia in Ukraine or face emboldened threat at NATO’s door
We are moving in the right direction but too slow and too late, say two top diplomats, urging three essential steps to help Ukraine
“Welcome to hell”: UN report exposes Russia’s systematic torture, killings, and crimes against humanity in Ukraine
"No creature alive deserves to be treated like Russians treat Ukrainians in their detention facilities," a Ukrainian POW told the UN commission
UN report: Russian torture of Ukrainian POWs “widespread and systematic”
New UN report uncovers "widespread and systematic" Russian torture of Ukrainian POWs, with accounts of "relentless, brutal treatment inflicting severe pain and suffering" during prolonged detention.
Magura V5 naval drones to get anti-air and dive capabilities
Ukraine's Magura V5 naval drones, successful in sinking Russian ships, aim for upgrades to improve defense against Russian attack helicopters and ship armament during suicide missions, enhancing their capabilities in challenging Russia's Black Sea Fleet dominance.
Oscar winner “20 days in Mariupol” shows raw reality of Russia’s war
From bombed hospitals to mass graves, Oscar-winning documentary "20 Days in Mariupol" presents an unvarnished look at the human cost of Russia's invasion.
Frontline report
To win in a war of attrition, Ukraine should mobilize women, report argues
As casualties mount and draft-eligible men dwindle, a Ukrainian report is sparking debate over mobilizing women to sustain the nation's defense against Russia's protracted invasion, citing Britain's auxiliary forces that freed 450,000 men in World War II.
Pope urges Ukraine to raise the white flag, sparking controversy
The Pope's ambiguous statements on the conflict, often failing to clearly identify Russia as the aggressor, have led some to question the Vatican's understanding of the situation in Ukraine.
“World isn’t built for the blind.” Ukrainian veteran hopes for bio-eyes — and a guide dog
Blinded by a Russian drone strike, soldier Denys Abdulin, 29, dreams of experimental eye treatments. Until then, he's raising $4,000 for a guide dog to navigate the obstacles of post-war life.
Putin falsely claims Belgium exists largely “thanks to Russia”
Russian President Putin falsely claims Belgium owes its statehood to Russia, continuing his pattern of distorting history to emphasize Russia's importance in world events.
Taurus leak reveals Germany’s dilemma as Europe awakens to new security reality
The German Taurus leaks shed light not only on the technical details of a possible Taurus strike on the Crimean bridge, but Europe's shifting security landscape, as France and Germany compete for leadership amid evolving US priorities and the urgent need to support Ukraine's defense.
Evergreens
Inside Ukraine’s secret FPV drone labs racing to stay ahead of Russia
DIY warriors operating from garages with soldering irons are outmaneuvering Russia's state giants in the technology arms race — so far.
Analysis
Two years of all-out war: weapons of Ukrainian victory
After two years of the full-scale invasion, Ukraine stays in the fight, showing the world its remarkable ability to overcome adversity and defend its freedom.