Pentagon: 200 U.S. Marines have landed in Lithuania, 10 x USMC F-18 jet fighters also sent to region amid Russia tensions
Emergency services: "human factor" is behind explosion near Belgorod
The Pentagon: We should not be deceived by Russian claims about reducing military attacks near Kyiv
1 an înapoiIn Bucha Russian troops moved everything what they've looted in Continent residential complex towards Blystavitsa - property owner
Russian media: 4 servicemen wounded as result of projectile hit in Belgorod region
Governor of Belgorod region confirmed "incident with explosions" at Krasnyi Oktabr village near Belgorod
1 an înapoiReports of explosions and fire at arsenal near Belgorod
Biden, European allies agree to "continue raising costs on Russia" over Ukraine, says White House
Putin and Macron discussed talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul - Kremlin
U.S. believes any movement of Russian forces from around Kyiv is a 'redeployment, not a withdrawal', world should be prepared for continued major offensives on other areas in Ukraine, U.S. official says
Russia has launched multiple hypersonic weapons at specific military targets in Ukraine: top U.S. general in Europe. Russia fired hypersonics to "put fear into the hearts" of Ukrainians but weren't successful, European Command chief Gen. Tod Wolters said
Aircraft leasing giant Avolon casts doubt on renting to Russian airlines again after Putin seizes planes
Russia has committed 70 to 75 percent of its TOTAL military to the war in Ukraine, top U.S. general in Europe tells Congress. Ukraine can "certainly succeed" in stalling Russia, said Gen. Tod Wolters
The Polish clothing company LPP has closed all stores in Russia. The company manages five fashion brands: Reserved, Cropp, House, Mohito and Sinsay
1 an înapoiIreland is expelling 4 Russian diplomats, according to @simoncoveney
Czech MFA: Today, the MFA informed the Russian Embassy in Prague that one of its diplomatic staff had been declared persona non grata and was requested to leave Czechia within 72 hours. Together with our Allies, we are reducing the Russian intelligence presence in the EU
U.S. has been effective in getting weapons to Ukraine despite Russia's monthlong invasion: top U.S. military transportation commander. Russia has not imperiled any supply routes, Gen. Jacqueline Von Ovost said
The Netherlands expels 17 Russian diplomats for espionage
Belgium expels 21 Russian diplomats for spying and threatening security
U.S. "can and will" continue to maintain support for Ukrainian forces during Russia's invasion, including through intelligence sharing: top U.S. military commander in Europe. The U.S. began delivering President Biden's latest $800 million military aid package to Ukraine last week
1 an înapoiSome Russian troops are moving from the Kyiv direction. Large numbers of BMDs with Russian and VDV flags were spotted today on their way from the Ukrainian border to Belarus' Rechitsa and Gomel where they were loaded onto railway platforms
The Channel Island of Jersey just announced the seizure of £250 million Russian assets. This is the tip of an enormous Russian offshore iceberg
1 an înapoiOfficers from the U.K. NCA's "combating kleptocracy cell" have detained a £38m superyacht owned by an unnamed Russian businessman in Canary Wharf. The vessel, Phi, is registered to a St Kitts and Nevis company and carried Maltese flags "to hide its origins", NCA said
Turkish Foreign Minister: A ceasefire must be reached in Ukraine as soon as possible
Peace talks in Istanbul: in exchange for its neutrality, Ukraine wants security guarantees analogues to NATO's article 5 – if attacked, it has a right to demand consultations, and if diplomacy fails, signees of the agreement must provide military aid and "even close the sky"
Turkish Foreign Minister: We welcome the slight rapprochement between Ukraine and Russia
Ukrainian negotiator: Poland, Israel, Canada and Turkey could be guarantors of Ukraine's security under future agreement with Russia - Reuters
The Ukrainian negotiating delegation: An agreement can only be reached with the withdrawal of the Russian army to its areas of deployment on February 23
Russian Deputy Defense Minister at talks in Istanbul claims that Russia to decrease military activity at Chernihiv and Kyiv directions
Johnson: The ceasefire in Ukraine is not enough to lift sanctions on Russia
Russia to pay back 4th April Eurobond in Russian rubles
1 an înapoiIAEA @iaeaorg Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi @rafaelmgrossi has arrived in Ukraine. The visit will take place as part of a mission to ensure the safety of nuclear facilities
The Kremlin: Foreign companies will pay for gas in rubles during wartime
It's propaganda
Russian Defense Minister Shoigu claims that conscripts summoned during spring conscription campaign will not be send to the war
It's propaganda
Russian Defense Minister Shoigu claims that main goals of 1st stage of war against Ukraine have been achieved. Ukrainian Navy, air defense and air forces completely destroyed
Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Ambassadors of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania to hand over decision to expel diplomats
1 an înapoiUkraine-Russia talks started in Istanbul
Russian army shelled high-rise administrative building in Mykolaiv. Building destroyed
Erdogan: Istanbul talks can pave way for Ukraine-Russia leaders' meeting
Turkish President: We will continue to take a constructive approach to resolving the crisis between Russia and Ukraine
Erdogan: It is possible to reach a solution that meets the demands of both parties and satisfies the international community
Turkish President Erdoğan speaks at the opening of the negotiation meeting with the delegations of Russia and Ukraine held in Dolmabahçe palace
Ukrainian army pushed Russian troops to distance 40-60kms from Kryvyy Rih
1 an înapoiRussian controlled Hostomel airport is on fire again
Russia's Wagner Group "has deployed to eastern Ukraine" per Britain's military intelligence, says @MickSmeathUK. "They are expected to deploy more than 1,000 mercenaries, including senior leaders of the organisation, to undertake combat operations
1 an înapoiRussia human rights legend Oleg Orlov of Memorial, a scrupulous observer of abuses in the North Caucasus and an opponent of the assault on Ukraine, is the latest person to have his door daubed with pro-war symbol "Z" - and a sign reading "Collaborator"
Biden: We will respond if Putin uses chemical weapons in Ukraine, and I will not tell you how we will respond
"He shouldn't remain in power," says @POTUS of the president of Russia, explaining he's not advocating "taking Putin down in any way"
Biden says 'not walking back' suggestion Putin should leave power
Ukrainian Foreign Minister: Our highest ambition in talks with Russia is to reach a ceasefire
Boris Johnson:President @ZelenskyyUa updated me today on the humanitarian situation in Mariupol, as well as the current negotiations with Russia. The UK will continue to step up our efforts to help Ukraine defend itself from aggression
A Pentagon official: Mariupol is subjected to heavy Russian air and missile bombardment
Bellingcat can confirm that three members of the delegation attending the peace talks between Ukraine and Russia on the night of 3 to 4 March 2022 experienced symptoms consistent with poisoning with chemical weapons. One of victims was Russian entrepreneur Roman Abramovich
The Mayor of Mariupol says that almost 5,000 people died in Mariupol since Russia sieged the city
1 an înapoiAnother major Ukrainian leak operation: Ukrainian military intelligence GUR discloses alleged list of 620 Russian FSB employees, with lots of verifiable details
Top Russian independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta suspends publication
Zelensky to The Economist: The Russians cut off supplies to Mariupol, Melitopol, Kherson and Kharkiv
The Russian Foreign Minister said Russia's relationship with China is better than ever
Deutsche Welle is included in the list of media-foreign agents in Russia
The Kremlin: Talks between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey will take place this week, but are unlikely to start today
Lavrov: Putin's meeting with Zelensky will be possible as soon as clarifications are obtained on the main issues presented by Russia
Russian forces announce their incursion into the Ukrainian defenses and reach the outskirts of the village of Novoselivka in Donetsk
1 an înapoiRussian warplanes target the southern outskirts of the town of Maarat al-Naasan, east of Idlib city, with several air raids
Armed Forces: heavy fighting near Izyum continues. According to Ukraine's Armed Forces, Russia continues to attack villages of Topolske, Kamyanka, and Sukha Kamyanka near the city of Izyum, southeast of Kharkiv
Armed Forces: Russia attempts to break through defenses near Kyiv. According to Ukraine's Armed Forces, Russian troops are attempting to advance on Kyiv from the northwest and east, capturing nearby roads and villages. Russian forces are currently being held back by Ukraine
Reuters quoted an adviser to the Ukrainian Interior Ministry: We do not expect substantial progress in negotiations with the Russian side
Bellingcat, partnering with the BBC and @the_ins_ru, can reveal that popular Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov was closely followed by the same assassination squad that targeted Navalny and other opposition figures for 10 months prior to his murder
