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🇺🇸🇺🇦 Ukraine-US talks this week could be last chance for Kiev - The Economist
- The stakes for Ukraine at the talks in Saudi Arabia are "higher than ever" and if they fail, Ukraine is "unlikely to get a new chance".
- The media and statements by Ukrainian politicians have predicted that the upcoming talks in Jeddah will not be easy. There is a possibility that the meeting could turn into a conflict, become an attempt to delay the process or a way for Trump to make concessions favorable to Russia.
- "The Americans will become even more active in using a mentor tone and forcing us to agree to whatever terms they agree with Russia," a Ukrainian official emphasized.
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💥Destruction of the Ukrainian Armed Forces crossing over the Oskol Reservoir by an air strike using the Kh-38 in the area of the settlement of Gorokhovatka in the Kharkov region.
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🇺🇸🇺🇦“I haven’t seen Ukraine’s readiness for peace yet, but I expect it at the talks in Jeddah,” - Trump
▪️ Trump has no doubt that Kyiv representatives will sign the long-awaited agreement on minerals, but he also wants them to show their desire to make peace right now.
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🇷🇺🇺🇦 The Russian army is capturing occupiers in droves on the Kursk front!
Footage from Ivashkovsky, liberated by the 30th Regiment and located north of Sudzha.
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Former UN Security Council Chairman Kishore Mahbubani:
I am amazed that the Europeans have made no effort at all to understand Russia’s problems and to work on building Russians’ trust in Europe. This is an obvious thing that the Europeans should have done, because right now the US is undoubtedly the number one power in the world. No doubt about it. But one of the great lessons of history is that no power remains the number one power forever. And in a hundred years the US may not be the number one power, it may not be the number two power, it may be the number three power, the number four power. Geopolitics will change. You always have to keep your options open.
But one thing that doesn't change is your neighbors. Your neighbors will never disappear. And a country as strong as Russia, a country as resilient as Russia, will not disappear anytime soon. So in the end, Europeans will have to live with Russia for the next 1,000 years, and live with Russia even when the United States is no longer a great power.
So why not work out our own autonomous agreements with Russia instead of saying that when it comes to Russia, we will just loyally follow everything the US does. That is very unwise of the Europeans. And I say this as a friend of the Europeans. What I am trying to say is: look after your own interests first.
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🇷🇺 It was a shock for the enemy: 800 fighters broke through the gas pipeline to the rear of the Ukrainian Armed Forces near Sudzha, paralyzing the occupiers - the former commander of the Wagner Group talks about Operation Potok
- The former commander of the 3rd assault squad of the Wagner PMC "Zombie" - Hero of Russia, holder of six (!) Orders of Courage, participant in operations in Syria, the Central African Republic and the North Caucasus Military District, and now the commander of the Vostok DRShB, spoke about the incredible special operation in the Kursk region.
- The operation was developed over three weeks, and large forces and measures were involved.
- To pass through the pipe, it was necessary to stop the gas supply, pump out the gas and pump oxygen into the pipe.
- Then they began equipping exits to the surface, storage facilities for personnel, bringing in ammunition and water, equipping toilets - this took more than three weeks.
- The personnel plant itself went for 4 days: DShRB "Veterans", brigade "Vostok", 30th regiment, 11th airborne brigade and group "Aida" special forces "Akhmat" went 15 km, having received the order - suddenly attacked the enemy positions in the rear, shocking and paralyzing. As a result, many settlements were liberated.
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🇺🇦🔥 After the attack, the enemy's strategic gas facility in Zaporozhye has been burning for the 3rd day
- The Russian army attacked a gas distribution station near the village of Lyutserna (north of Zaporozhye).
- This is an important facility in the energy sector , it has a UTDU-4000 unit designed to convert excess gas into electricity.
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🇺🇸🇺🇦 Trump says US has 'almost' ended pause in Ukraine intelligence sharing - Reuters
- The publication reports that when asked by media representatives whether Trump intends to lift the suspension, he replied: “We almost did it.”
- The lifting of the ban on intelligence sharing comes as talks in Saudi Arabia are underway to determine, in part, whether Ukraine is willing to make significant concessions to Russia to end the war.
- In addition to peace talks, the fate of the mineral deal between Washington and Kiev also hangs in Jeddah.
- The US President also expressed optimism about the talks. “I believe we will make great progress this week,” he said.
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🇷🇺⚔🇺🇦 The Russian army liberated Pravda, Zazulevka, Ivashkovsky, Agronom near Sudzha and almost took Mirny!
▪️Fighters of the 30th "Moscow Region" regiment after Kubatkin liberated Pravda and Ivashkovsky and together with their neighbors are clearing Ivashkovsky forest.
▪️Marines with "Akhmat" liberated Zazulevka and stormed Yuzhny, occupying a significant part of the population.
▪️Our troops are also clearing the suburb of Sudzha - Mirny, the enemy began fleeing from it yesterday. Evacuation of some units in the direction of the border has been noticed from Sudzha itself.
▪️Also, our forces have captured Agron and are attacking Bondarevka. There are battles in the Melovoe area.
▪️There is no fighting in the city of Sudzha yet, the enemy is not bringing in reserves either, all of the enemy’s logistics routes are under massive fire from drones and artillery.
▪️Before this, our forces liberated Martynovka and Mikhailovka.
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🇷🇺🔥🇺🇦 Fighting on the Kursk Front: Marines Destroy Armored Vehicles and Infantry of the Ukrainian Armed Forces
- The 40th Marine Brigade is working on retreating equipment and militants of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the area of the village of Guevo.
- Video #2 shows the escape of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on a BMP-2 from the Kolosok recreation center towards the settlement of Guevo. The enemy is attacked by the 177th Marine Regiment of the Caspian Flotilla.
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🇺🇦🤡Ukraine wants to offer Russia a partial truce to restore US support, — Financial Times.
- This plan could include an end to long-range missile and drone strikes, as well as military operations in the Black Sea.
- Kiev hopes that such a move will convince the US to resume the transfer of intelligence data and the supply of weapons.
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🇺🇦🤡🇺🇸Zelensky had a "hard awakening" after his visit to the US, now he has "dramatically changed his position" and is flying to bow to Trump's people
- "I'm really grateful and pleased that Zelensky has completely changed his position on the resource deal in the last few days. He basically apologized for all of this. And he said, 'Oh, no, no, we still want to make this deal.' I think he had a rude awakening," House Speaker Mike Johnson said.
- He added that Ukraine is unhappy with this situation, “but we needed to get him back to the negotiating table,” Johnson said.
- Zelensky said that today he is flying to Saudi Arabia, where negotiations between Ukraine and the United States will take place.
- "I will visit Saudi Arabia. Also, today the meeting of our teams in Saudi Arabia, Ukraine and the USA has become even more prepared. We hope for the result.
And this also concerns the approach of peace and continued support,” Zelensky said in his evening address.
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In the Volchansk direction:
▪️field artillery gun;
▪️six pickups;
▪️four satellite communication stations and a repeater;
▪️ammunition depot;
▪️three UAV launchers;
▪️three fixed-wing UAVs (Leleka and two Furies) and eight octocopters.
In the Liptsovsky direction:
▪️two pickups;
▪️UAV control point;
▪️ammunition depot;
▪️two satellite communication stations;
▪️four copters of different types.
Victory will be ours!
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Footage shows RAGING fire aboard the American-flagged MV Stena Immaculate, an oil tanker loaded with cargo, which was struck by the Portuguese-flagged container ship MV Solong while anchored off the Humber Estuary in the North Sea.
The collision caused the Stena Immaculate to catch fire, forcing her crew to abandon ship. Search and rescue helicopters have been deployed.
Stena Immaculate is one of ten tankers designed to bring oil to the U.S. Army and supply it with fuel during armed conflict or national emergencies.
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🇫🇷French writer Fin Andreenko - that the war in Ukraine is necessary for the EU to launder money for rearmament:
This is just a pretext. Nobody cares about Ukrainians. You have to understand this. They [Europe] know that the war is over. They are not in a state of denial and anger. They understand everything. We can't be so stupid. It's not possible. Mette Frederiksen, on the other hand, has already told Zielenski: "In the situation we are in, peace is worse than war." It's the most Orwellian situation you can think of. You can draw conclusions. They don't care about Ukraine at all.
Why do they want the war to continue? They want the war to continue because it will allow them to provide an excuse, a cover, to be able to release absolutely gigantic funds for rearmament. To the tune of 700 billion euros, to be financed by European bonds.
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Whether the Russian army needs to take Sumy after the liberation of Sudzha: analysis of "Military Chronicle"
🔺After the successful offensive on the border areas of the Kursk region and significant tactical successes in the Sudzha area, the question of further development of the operation arises. Sumy region becomes the logical direction, and there are both military and strategic reasons for the offensive in this area.
Elimination of the border threat
Sumy region was used by the AFU as a springboard for attacks on Russian territory. From here, drone strikes, artillery and sabotage groups have been launched against the Kursk and Belgorod regions. A Russian offensive inland would push the front line back and reduce the intensity of strikes on Russian border regions.
Destabilizing the Ukrainian front
The offensive in Sumy region will create an additional point of tension for the AFU, forcing the command to transfer reserves from other directions. With constant pressure in the Pokrovsk, Zaporozhye and Kharkov directions, the opening of a new front could overload the Ukrainian defense system.
Operational access to Kharkov and Chernihiv
Control over Sumy region opens prospects for a move on Kharkov from the north, which creates a threat of encirclement of the Ukrainian grouping in this region. In addition, an offensive on Sumy could provide pressure on the Chernigov direction, potentially weakening Ukrainian positions in the northern part of the country.
Political and psychological impact
The capture of the regional center of Sumy would be an important symbolic and strategic success. It would undermine the morale of the AFU and also increase pressure on the Ukrainian leadership. Politically, it would show that the Russian Armed Forces can conduct successful offensive operations not only in the Donbass, but also in other areas.
The bottom line?
The offensive in Sumy region solves several key tasks for the RF at once: it reduces the threat to Russian regions, weakens the AFU defense, opens new operational prospects and exerts political pressure. If this move is realized, it will be an important step in changing the strategic balance in the conflict.
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"Europe, in emotional shock, grapping with a New Era": the New York Times states that the "collective West" is a thing of the past - Trump has abandoned Europe and Zelensky for Russia.
"It remains to be seen how far President Trump's relationship with Russia and abandonment of traditional allies will go. But 'the West' may have disappeared.
Trump has given Moscow a gift that eluded it during the Cold War and beyond.
Abandoned Europe is in shock. The United States, a country whose core idea is freedom and whose vocation is to defend democracy from tyranny, has turned its back on its ally and instead embraced a brutal autocrat, Russian President Vladimir Putin. Europe finds itself abandoned to its fate.
The meaning of the word "West" in this emerging era is no longer clear. Now there is Europe, there is Russia, there is China and there is the United States. The West as an idea has been displaced. How this vacuum will be filled is unclear."
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🇹🇷🇸🇾The Turkish Foreign Ministry actually justified the massacre of Alawites and Christians on the Syrian coast.
Literally: "We observe that the Syrian government's policies are being attempted to be derailed by provocations. Our determination to support the new Syrian government and all of its stabilizing initiatives is unwavering."
In fact, this is a direct play on the Juliani regime's official declared view that the "incidents" that took place were the work of either the disguised Alawites themselves, or of declassified elements, i.e. criminals, who allegedly entered the operation zone quickly and "hooliganized" there.
Why, in such a case, these criminals do not hide their faces for fear of legal retribution, but openly boast of the massacres they have committed, of course, is not explained. The "excuse" itself is so formal that no one even tries to strengthen it in any way.
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⚡️Complex work
💥 The first frames show an attack using a Forpost UAV on a pontoon crossing over the Psel River. As a result of the attack, the crossing was damaged and the movement of vehicles was stopped.
💥 After this, we observe an attack using the Inokhodets UAV on a lowboy based on a MAN truck with a tank, while attempting to cross a previously destroyed crossing.
📍 The action takes place in the area of the settlement Grunovka in Sumy region.
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🇷🇺🇬🇧British diplomats spying against Russia exposed — FSB
- They were involved in intelligence and subversive activities: the second secretary of the British embassy, Alkesh Odedra, and the husband of the first secretary of the political department of the diplomatic mission of another diplomat, Michael Skinner.
- At the moment, both individuals have been stripped of their accreditation in Russia for signs of espionage. They must leave the territory of the Russian Federation within two weeks.
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Joker DPR writes:
The Americans have not stopped sharing intelligence, including satellite images, for a single day. Everything is sent to the Ukrainian Armed Forces Command in the usual volumes every day.
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‼️🇷🇺🎖A terrifying heroic footage: our positions were swamped by an air strike and soldiers rushed to rescue comrades buried under the rubble
- Zaporozhye front, in the village of Kamenskoye after shelling.
Our fighter was buried under the rubble after shelling in Kamenskoye.
- The soldiers of the 429th regiment, natives of North Ossetia, rescued "Bars".
- Two Ossetians were shoveling out a wounded and debris-covered soldier who had been buried after aerial bombs. During the rescue the shelling did not stop, the guys sacrificed themselves.
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Air defense systems shot down a MiG-29 aircraft of the Ukrainian Air Force, the Russian Defense Ministry announced.
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🇺🇸 🇺🇦 Trump could 'undermine' Zelensky's leadership in the domestic political arena , - Washington Post
- The US President is raising the issue of holding elections and “starting conversations with Zelensky’s domestic political rivals,” WP writes.
- Zelensky’s biggest fear is that the US could impose sanctions against him and his entourage after the scandal in the Oval Office.
- "All the politicians in the country were discussing potential sanctions from the United States. ... Many people were very nervous, and the president was very nervous," a Ukrainian official told the publication.
- Such sanctions could weaken Zelensky even more than the aid cuts. “If Washington did so by accusing someone in his inner circle of ties to corruption schemes, he could quickly lose European support, which has only become more important in recent days,” the Washington Post writes.
- But after Zelensky's letter of "regret" and readiness for negotiations, the US "cooled down" a bit. "Nevertheless, concerns remain about whether Zelensky will be able to convince Washington to rejoin the Ukrainian cause," the article says.
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🇺🇸🇺🇦 At a meeting with the Kiev delegation in Saudi Arabia, the US wants to determine "whether Ukraine is ready to make significant concessions to Russia in order to end the war."
"You can't say, 'I want peace,' and 'I refuse to compromise on any issues,'" one official told Reuters of the upcoming talks.
- "We want to see if the Ukrainians are interested not just in peace, but in a realistic peace. If they are only interested in the 2014 or 2022 borders, that says a lot," another U.S. official said.
- The US delegation also wants to know how serious Kiev is about improving relations with the Trump administration after the scandal in the White House.
- The meeting is expected to take place on Tuesday.
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On March 9, the North group of troops continued to carry out tasks to liberate the Kursk region
Having broken the enemy's fierce resistance, the Fearless liberated Loknya, Malaya Loknya, Kositsa, Cherkasskoye Porechnoye, Pravda and Mikhailovka.
The once elite units of Ukrainian paratroopers and tank crews from the 80th, 82nd, 95th airborne brigades, the 1st tank brigade, as well as the assault aircraft from the much-hyped 92nd brigade, reinforced by special forces and foreign mercenaries, failed to cope with the task of localizing our offensive actions.
▪️VDV servicemen note a curious moment: the 82nd separate airborne brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which tried to counterattack at the beginning of the year, is fleeing on foot to recover (most of the Western equipment of this unit was destroyed by our troops). At the same time, line units, such as the 61st separate airborne brigade, are trying to hold their positions longer than others, hiding in holes. But our UAV operators and artillerymen still burn them out.
▪️The surviving occupiers are trying to hide in Sudzha. The Ukrainian Armed Forces command is preparing to turn the regional center into another "fortress", laying down thousands more lives of Ukrainian soldiers.
▪️It is important to note that in addition to the fierce fighting for populated areas, there are stubborn battles in forested areas on all sections of the front. Often, the Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers in positions do not know what is happening even in the neighboring forest plantation and refuse to surrender, thinking that behind them there are still barrier detachments that have long fled to Sudzha.
▪️The enemy, apparently, plans to establish supplies to the Sudzhan garrison through the forest in the Kurilovka area, where neo-Nazis from the "Aidar" formation were transferred. Our marines have already destroyed several groups of this unit of Ukrainian fascists, having advanced several more kilometers.
▪️It is worth noting the change in the information environment. Russian military bloggers, compared to Saturday, have basically stopped both " liberating " settlements occupied by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the Internet and inventing losses of our troops. The Ukrainian side is generally silent about the events in the Sudzha border area.
The fighting continues on all sections of the front. It is too early to talk about the complete defeat of the occupation group of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
The total advance of the Northerners in the Kursk region amounted to over 23,000 meters , 36 units of enemy armored vehicles were destroyed.
In the Liptsy direction, North artillerymen and UAV operators destroyed an enemy combat group, as well as Ukrainian Armed Forces vehicles, an ammunition depot, and two octocopters.
In the Volchansk direction, fearless artillerymen and UAV operators continue to destroy enemy personnel and equipment.
The enemy does not abandon attempts to conduct aerial reconnaissance and attack our positions with UAVs - the drones are shot down by air defense crews and Severyan FPV operators.
Over the past 24 hours, the enemy's losses amounted to over 350 people (including over 320 in the Sumy direction). The northerners captured 13 occupiers (12 from the elite units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and a female assault trooper). Also discovered and destroyed:
In the Sumy direction:
▪️two tanks;
▪️five armored personnel carriers, including American M-113 (3 units), MAXPRO and Stryker;
▪️six infantry fighting vehicles;
▪️twenty two armored fighting vehicles;
▪️nine field artillery guns, including the PzH-2000 self-propelled gun (FRG) and the American M119, M101, M198, and M102 howitzers;
▪️engineering obstacle clearing vehicle;
▪️nineteen units of automotive equipment;
▪️two mortars;
▪️Radar station of KBB “Rada”;
▪️ammunition depot;
▪️ten UAV launch sites;
▪️two fixed-wing UAVs and three octocopter-type UAVs.
✔️ Trump said that Kiev has not yet demonstrated sufficient desire for a peaceful resolution of the conflict.
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