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Finland enacts Russian car ban amid border crisis and war in Ukraine
On 16 March, Finland banned cars registered in Russia within its territory amid a migrant crisis orchestrated by…
Military: Russian forces hold 7:1 artillery advantage along frontline since start of 2024
Ukraine's Deputy Defense Minister Havryliuk reports that Russia's artillery advantage stands at 7:1 in 2024. Additionally, Russian aircraft have dropped over 3,500 air bombs, a 16-fold increase from the previous year.
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
US Senator Graham calls for Russia to be designated as state sponsor of terrorism
Graham expressed skepticism about the legitimacy of Russian President Vladimir Putin's 87% approval rating in elections, deeming it “so astonishing that it lacks credibility.”
EU gives final approval to €5 billion in military aid for Ukraine
The Ukraine Assistance Fund aims to enhance the EU's support for the Ukrainian Armed Forces by providing both lethal and non-lethal military equipment and training.
Reuters: Russian refining capacity down by 7% in first quarter due to Ukrainian drone attacks
In response to refinery outages, Russia is set to increase its oil exports through Western ports by almost 200,000 barrels per day in March.
Ukraine allocates $128 million for procurement of attack drones
Ukraine's Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko revealed that Ukraine has already signed UAV contracts worth UAH 30 billion ($769 million), with more in preparation.
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.
Ukraine’s MFA urges media not to call Russia’s “farce” as “elections”; over 55 countries condemn vote in occupied areas
Ukraine urged not using "elections" for Russia's events, as Ukraine and over 55 countries denounced the voting in Russian-occupied Ukrainian areas as invalid and illegitimate.
ISW: Ukraine unlikely to have hit Russian helicopter in Transnistria
According to the ISW, Ukraine is unlikely to have struck the Russian helicopter in Transnistria amid Russia's hybrid operation to destabilize Moldova.
PM Shmyhal: Ukraine hopes to start EU membership talks in H1 2024
Ukrainian PM voices optimism Ukraine can initiate EU accession negotiations in first half of 2024 following expected European Council backing.
Ukraine downs 17/22 explosive drones as Russian attacks kill at least one civilian and injure six
Ukraine shoots down most Russian kamikaze drones as Moscow's missile, artillery barrages kill one civilian, wound several others.
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.
Russian missile strike on Mykolaiv kills one, injures eight civilians, including a child
Russia mirrors its Odesa missile attack in Mykolaiv, targeting the same site twice to maximize casualties, killing one, injuring eight civilians.
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.
Drone attack destroyed Russian helicopter in Moldova’s Transnistria (photos, video)
Initial reports indicate a drone attack targeted a Russian military unit in Transnistria, Moldova, resulting in the destruction of a Russian Mi-8 helicopter.
Russia’s imperial pretensions will continue to menace Europe after Putin gone, Latvian FM says
Latvian foreign minister states Russia's imperialist mentality, evident in Ukraine, will outlast Putin necessitating continued NATO deterrence against its ambitions.
Macron vows “concrete decisions” for future Ukraine visit, details his shift from dove to hawk on Russia
Macron plans to visit Ukraine with "concrete" proposals for greater support against Russian aggression, outlining upcoming military aid to bolster Ukraine's defenses, asserts that Russia must not win, is ready for possible escalation, and distinguishes between the Russian regime and its people.
Putin “afraid” of war with NATO, Estonian PM says
In a BBC interview, Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas claims that Russia's President Putin is trying to intimidate the West but is himself "afraid" of a war with NATO.
Russian shelling of Kharkiv Oblast destroys emergency medical center
A 36-year-old paramedic and a 56-year-old ambulance driver were injured in the shelling.