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Protest at Cadbury World denounces Mondelez’s financial contribution to Russiaʼs wartime budget
In February 2024, the СEO of Mondelez claimed that investors do not "morally care" about its continued operations in Russia
North Korea ships “7,000 containers of military aid to Russia”
South Korea claims that North Korea has sent around 7,000 containers of munitions and military equipment to Russia since last year.
Western nations condemn Russian elections in occupied Ukraine as illegitimate
Western leaders reject Putin's election in occupied areas of Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia as illegitimate, decrying the repression of opposition in Russia, lack of genuine competition.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 753: Russian oil refinery ablaze after alleged Ukrainian drone attack
Russian sources confirmed the drone attack but claimed the drones were “neutralized,” although the footage showed drone an oil refinery in Krasnodar in flames.
Czechia to propose ban on Russian grain imports into EU
The Czech Republic plans to propose an EU-wide ban on Russian and Belarusian grain imports at the European Council meeting to reduce support for the aggressor.
Media: Ukraine’s security service attacks 3 Russian refineries in Samara Oblast overnight
The plants reportedly process about 25 million tons of oil per year, which is nearly 10% of Russia's entire oil refining capacity.
ISW: Ammunition shortage could enable Russian breakthrough on ‘not stable’ Ukraine front
Russian forces retain the initiative and could destabilize previously stable sectors of Ukraine's front line in a short period of time if Ukrainian ammunition shortages persist, ISW reports.
Russian Defense Ministry reports downing 14 Ukrainian drones overnight
Russia's Military also reported on downing of one UAV and eight rocket-propelled grenades on the morning of 14 March.
Russian helicopter transporting mine workers crashes in far eastern Russia
There were one or two dead due to the accident, local Telegram channels reported.
ISW: Russian conscripts deployed to defend border ahead of sham presidential elections
Russia uses conscripts to defend its border with Ukraine against limited incursions ahead of the Russian presidential election,…
Polish authorities detain, deport Ukrainian journalists probing Russia trade to EU
Polish authorities detained, seized equipment, and deported two journalists from the Ukrainian news agency Raion.in.ua who were investigating cargo transportation from Russia's Kaliningrad Oblast.
Russian Defense Ministry claims to shot down 65 Ukrainian drones overnight
The drones hit on an oil refinery in Ryazan, a residential building in Belgorod, according to local governors. Russian Telegram channels also reported an attack on an FSB (Federal Security Service) building in Belgorod overnight.
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.
CNN: US “rigorously” prepared for Russian nuclear attack on Ukraine in late 2022
The US enlisted the help of China and India to discourage Russia from launching a nuclear strike on Ukraine in late 2022, according to senior administration officials.
Armenia deepening relations with US, EU, considers joining EU, FM says
Signaling a potential pivot away from Moscow, Armenia's foreign minister revealed the country is weighing an EU membership application driven by public pro-European sentiments.
ISW warns of escalating Russian hybrid operations in Moldova ahead of EU accession talks
The operations may target EU accession talks and the 2024 presidential election, according to a new report.
Russia’s governor: Two Ukrainian drones hit fuel and lubricants depot in Kursk Oblast
Kursk Governor said the plant, the 2nd largest iron ore producer for the ferrous metallurgy industry in Russia, attacked by Ukrainian drones.
Prosecutors accuse Russian soldiers of involvement in Lithuanian director killing
Lithuanian Prosecutor General’s Office has accused three Russian soldiers of involvement in the murder of Lithuanian director Mantas…
WSJ: Document from 2022 reveals Putin’s punishing terms for Ukraine peace
A leaked draft peace treaty from April 2022 reveals the harsh terms Putin sought to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine, including Ukraine's permanent neutrality, strict limits on its military, and the retention of Crimea by Russia.
Lithuania: Cars registered in Russia must leave Lithuania by 11 March or will be confiscated
Lithuanian Customs sets a deadline of 11 March, for cars with Russian registration to exit Lithuania and the EU or face penalties including confiscation of vehicles, following EU sanctions. Exceptions exist for Russian citizens transiting to/from Kaliningrad.