101 clashes on front lines today, Kursk sector hottest

"Since the beginning of the day, Ukrainian forces have already engaged in 101 combat clashes with Russian troops, with fighting still ongoing on six fronts. The most active Russian assaults are occurring in the Kursk region.
The Russian army continues to shell Ukrainian border settlements from its own territory. Among the affected areas are Novodmytrivka, Ulanove, Kucherivka, Sorokyne, Nova Sloboda, Studenok, Popivka, Khodyne, Bachivsk, and Lisne in the Sumy region, and Tymonovychi, Khotivka, Huta-Studenetska, and Yeline in the Chernihiv region.
In the Kharkiv sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled three Russian attacks near Vovchansk and Petro-Ivanivka, with two ongoing clashes. Russian forces also launched airstrikes on the Dovzhyk area.

In the Kupiansk sector, the invaders conducted seven assault operations near Stepova Novoselivka, Nova Hruhliakivka, and Zahryzove, with two clashes still ongoing.
In the Lyman sector, the Russians attacked Ukrainian positions 14 times near Novomykhailivka, Nove, Myrne, and Zelena Dolyna, with eight ongoing clashes.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled two attempts by the Russian army to advance in the Chasiv Yar and Bila Hora areas.
In the Toretsk sector, Russian troops launched 15 attacks near Druzhba and Toretsk.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the invaders attempted to push back Ukrainian defenses 14 times, targeting positions near Yelyzavetivka, Promin, Andriivka, Oleksandropil, Pokrovsk, Serhiivka, Novooleksandrivka, Bohdanivka, Zelenyi Kut, and Ulakly. Ukrainian defenders have repelled 12 enemy attacks, with two clashes still ongoing. Russian forces also carried out an airstrike in the Leonovytchi area.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Russian troops attacked Ukrainian positions five times near Kostiantynopil and Burlatske, with two clashes still in progress.
In the Huliaipole sector, the Russian army launched two attacks towards Storozhove and Charivne, and carried out airstrikes on Huliaipole, Voskresenka, Novopil, and Zaliznychne.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled four assaults near Piatykhatky, Stepove, and Shcherbaky.
In the Dnipro River sector, Russian forces carried out airstrikes on Kozatske, and launched two missile strikes, likely using Iskander-M missiles, on the areas of Novoselivka and Bila Krynytsia.
In the Siversk sector, Russian troops have not carried out offensive actions today.
In Russia's Kursk region, Ukrainian forces repelled 12 enemy attacks, with 14 clashes still ongoing. The Russian army used 33 guided aerial bombs and launched 362 artillery strikes, including 30 from multiple rocket launchers, against Ukrainian positions and settlements." Ukrin

'We Can't Stop Them' - Thousands Of Ukraine Troops Suddenly Face Encirclement In Russia's Kursk

"The fuse has been burning slowly, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's risky August invasion of Russia's Kursk region is about to blow up in his face in spectacular fashion -- as thousands of Ukrainian soldiers are suddenly in imminent peril of being encircled,

according to open source intelligence analysts. The crisis comes as Zelensky is under increasing US pressure to reach a negotiated end to the war -- and a loss of captured Russian territory promises to make his already-deteriorated bargaining position even weaker.
According to DeepStateMAP.live, an interactive map of the war run by Ukrainian military bloggers, their country's forces in Kursk are nearly cleaved into two, with roughly three-quarters of Ukraine's forces in Russia almost entirely surrounded.
Ukraine's hold on the territory was also seen as a bargaining chip for Zelensky as the war now seems destined for a negotiated end. Not only does that chip appear to be vanishing, Putin could end up with a some new chips of its own -- as Russia may soon have thousands more Ukrainian prisoners of war among its assets." ZH

Russian missile and drone attack targets Ukraine's energy and gas infrastructure

"Ukraine's energy and gas infrastructure has once again come under a massive missile and drone attack by Russia. Earlier reports said that Russian missile strikes had hit a critical industrial facility in the Ternopil region, potentially causing gas supply disruptions." Ukrin

146 clashes on frontline over past day

 "Over the past day, as many as 146 combat clashes took place along the frontline, with 33 occurring in the Toretsk sector and 32 in the Kursk operational zone.

Russian forces launched airstrikes on various settlements, including Velyka Rybytsia, Mohrytsia, Yunakivka, Basivka in Sumy region, Kramatorsk, Kostiantynivka, Sukhyi Yar, Novopil, Zelene Pole in Donetsk region, Temyrivka, Zaliznychne, Huliaipole, Stepove, Piatykhatky, Plavni in Zaporizhzhia region, and Mylove in Kherson region.

In the Kharkiv sector, Ukrainian forces repelled four Russian attacks near Vovchansk.
In the Kupiansk sector, two enemy attacks were repelled near Zahryzove.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy launched 16 assaults, attempting to advance near Ivanivka, Balka Zhuravka, Yampolivka, and toward Hryhorivka.
In the Siversk sector, Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian positions once near Bilohorivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, 13 clashes were recorded near Chasiv Yar and toward Stupochky.
In the Toretsk sector, Russian forces launched 33 attacks near Dyliivka, Krymske, Ozarianivka, Leonidivka, and Toretsk.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Ukrainian defenders halted 19 Russian assaults near Promin, Dachenske, Kotlyne, Nadiivka, Ulakly, and Andriivka.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Ukrainian forces repelled five attacks near Kostiantynopil, Skudne, and Burlatske.
In the Huliaipole sector, five Russian assaults were stopped near Pryvilne and Novosilka.
In the Orikhiv sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled 11 Russian attempts to advance near Mala Tokmachka, Mali Shcherbaky, Nesterianka, Kamianske, and Piatykhatky.
In the Prydniprovske sector, no offensive actions were reported.
In the Kursk operational zone, Ukrainian forces repelled 32 enemy attacks, while the Russians conducted 27 airstrikes, dropping 35 guided aerial bombs and launching 467 artillery strikes, including 26 MLRS attacks." Ukrin

US Citizens in Ukraine Hotel Struck by Russia

"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said U.S. citizens were among those who had checked into a hotel that was hit by a Russian strike overnight.

"All night, a rescue operation continued in Kryvyi Rih at the site of a Russian missile strike," Zelensky posted on X.
"A ballistic missile struck an ordinary hotel. Just before the attack, volunteers from a humanitarian organization—citizens of Ukraine, the United States, and the United Kingdom—had checked into the hotel. They survived because they managed to get down from their rooms in time. Unfortunately, four people were killed in this attack. My condolences to their families and loved ones." Newsweek

China Announces Military Spending Hike

"Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday announced a 7.5 percent increase in military spending for 2025, ostensibly due to increasing tensions with the United States and Taiwan." Breitbart

Berlin has run out of weapons for Kiev – German Defense Ministry

"Germany has reached the limit of its capacity to supply weapons to Ukraine from its own Bundeswehr arsenals, according to Michael Stempfle, the official spokesperson for the German Ministry of Defense." RT

Zelensky praises Macron’s speech: Peace, not surrender for Ukraine

"President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron for his “clear vision” and joint efforts to achieve peace in his X post, following Macron’s televised address to the nation on Russian threats to Europe and a call for a fair peace deal for Ukraine.
“Peace must be real, not just a word: it cannot mean the surrender or disintegration of Ukraine,” Zelensky wrote, stressing the need for “fair, reliable and lasting” agreement." NV

109 battles on front lines in past 24 hours

"Ukrainian forces engaged in 109 combat clashes with Russian invaders.
During the day, Russian forces launched three missile strikes using four missiles and conducted 85 airstrikes dropping 121 guided aerial bombs. In addition, they carried out over 4,000 shelling attacks, including 144 strikes from multiple rocket launchers, and deployed 2,547 kamikaze drones.

Enemy airstrikes targeted multiple settlements, including Kolodiazhne and Hoptivka (Kharkiv region); Zelene Pole, Pokrovsk, Chunyshyne, Oleksiivka, Dokuchaievsk, Orikhove, Berestok, Nova Poltavka, Myroliubivka, Odradne, Vesele, Shevchenko, Novopil, Kramatorsk, Kostiantynivka, and Toretsk (Donetsk region); Huliaipole, Zaliznychne, and Piatykhatky (Zaporizhzhia region).
In the Kupiansk sector, three Russian assaults were stopped near Holubivka and Zahryzove.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy attacked Ukrainian positions ten times, trying to advance near Novomykhailivka and Nove.
In the Kramatorsk sector, nine clashes were recorded near Chasiv Yar, Oleksandro-Shultyne, and Predtechyne.
In the Toretsk sector, 21 enemy attacks were recorded near Toretsk, Dachne, Krymske, and Dyliivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 18 assaults near Yelyzavetivka, Promin, Pishchane, Kotlyne, Kotliarivka, Serhiivka, Bohdanivka, and Andriivka.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Ukrainian forces stopped eight Russian attacks near Kostiantynopil, Rozdolne, Skudne, and Burlatske.
In the Huliaipole sector, one Russian assault was repelled near Vilne Pole.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian defenders successfully stopped four attacks near Kamianske, Pavlivka, and Lobkove.
In the Kursk region, Ukrainian forces repelled 27 Russian assaults within the past day. The enemy also carried out 35 airstrikes using 46 guided bombs, along with 380 artillery strikes on Ukrainian positions and settlements, including ten MLRS strikes." Ukrin

F-16 pilots thanked American people for their support for Ukraine

"Ukrainian F-16 fighter pilots have thanked the American people for the opportunity to effectively defend Ukrainian cities from Russian aerial terror." Pravada

4.5 magnitude earthquake shakes Orcas Island near Washington-Canada border

"A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck Monday morning near the Orcas Island in northern Washington state.

The temblor occurred at about 5 a.m. and was centered near the Washington-Canada border, about 18 miles from Bellingham, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The quake had a depth of about 10 miles.
More than 6,000 people so far have reported to the USGS that they felt the quake.
The earthquake did not prompt a tsunami warning. It’s not yet known if the quake caused injuries or significant damage." ms

Trump ‘appreciates’ Zelensky’s outreach: Wouldn’t peace be beautiful?

"Ukraine is ready to return to the negotiating table and sign the rare earth minerals deal, U.S. President Donald Trump told a joint session of Congress late on March 4, saying he had received "an important letter" from the Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky that "I appreciate."
"I appreciate that he sent this letter — just got it a little while ago," he said, adding that Russia had indicated a willingness to negotiate an end to the war. "Wouldn't that be beautiful?" NV

Bereaved October 7 families clash with guards in Israel’s parliament

"A confrontation between bereaved parents of victims of the October 7 terrorist attack on Israel and security at the nation’s parliament, the Knesset, has left two people injured, the Jerusalem Post has reported. The scuffle ensued after families sought to observe a debate on Monday concerning the establishment of a commission of inquiry into the tragedy, but were barred from entering the visitors seating area." RT

Serbian opposition throwing smoke grenades in parliament

"A session of Serbia’s parliament briefly descended into chaos on Tuesday when opposition

MPs set off smoke grenades and tear gas to protest against the government, causing serious injuries.
As the spring session kicked off on Tuesday, tensions flared when the ruling coalition, led by the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), approved the legislative agenda. Some opposition politicians rushed from their seats toward the speaker’s chair, resulting in a scuffle with security guards." RT

108 clashes on frontline over past day

"Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 108 combat clashes with Russian invaders.
Russian forces carried out airstrikes in the areas of the settlements of Orikhove, Yanvarske, Novopavlivka, Oleksiivka, Ivanivka, Komyshuvakha, Sichneve, Huliaipole, Zaliznychne, Stepnohirsk, Piatykhatky, Stepove, Lvove, and Prydniprovske.
In the Kharkiv sector, two clashes occurred near Vovchansk.

In the Kupiansk sector, three Russian assaults were repelled near Petropavlivka, Pishchane, and Bohuslavka.
In the Lyman sector, the Russians carried out 14 attacks attempting to advance near Novomykhailivka, Hrekivka, Nove, Novoliubivka, Yampolivka, and Dibrova.
In the Kramatorsk sector, one enemy assault was reported near Stupochky.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy conducted 12 attacks near Dachne and Toretsk.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled 17 Russian attacks near Promin, Lysivka, Serhiivka, Ulakly, Andriivka, and Oleksiivka.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Ukrainian forces halted 11 Russian assaults near Kostiantynopil and Rozdolne.
In the Huliaipole sector, the Russians carried out two attacks near Pryvilne and Charivne.
In the Orikhiv sector, Russian forces conducted nine unsuccessful attacks near Nesterianka, Novodanylivka, and Kamianske.
In the Prydniprovske sector, one Russian assault failed.
In the Siversk sector, no Russian offensive actions were reported.
In the Kursk sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled 30 Russian attacks. The enemy conducted 403 artillery strikes, 15 MLRS barrages, 20 airstrikes dropping 30 guided aerial bombs." Ukrin

Russian drones rain on Odesa: Four injured, widespread damage, blackouts

"At least four people were injured in a massive Russian drone attack that targeted civilian and energy infrastructure in Odesa." NV

Trudeau announces 25% tariffs on US goods will take effect at midnight in response to Trump’s on Canadian products

"Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday he’s
ready to escalate the trade war with President Trump if the US leader moves forward with 25% tariffs on products from the northern nation at midnight.
He said if American tariffs begin, Canada will retaliate with 25% tariffs against $155 billion in American goods also at midnight – starting with $30 billion worth of products right away and tariffs on the remaining $125 billion over a 21-day span.
Trump told reporters at the White House earlier Monday that 25% tariffs would be slapped on products from Canada and Mexico at midnight following a 30-day pause on the action." NYP

US halts all military aid to Ukraine

"President Donald Trump has instructed the Defense Department to pause all military aid to Ukraine following his public spat with Vladimir Zelensky, news agencies reported on Monday, citing American officials.
According to Bloomberg, the freeze affects the equipment already designated for delivery, including weapons in transit on aircraft and ships or waiting in transit areas in Poland.
The suspension will stay in place until Trump sees that the Ukrainian leaders “demonstrate a good-faith commitment to peace,” Bloomberg said, citing a senior Pentagon official." RT

100 clashes on frontline in past 24hrs

"In the past 24 hours, as many as 101 combat clashes were reported on the frontline, with the highest number – 29 – occurring in Kursk region.
In the Kharkiv sector, the Ukrainian forces repelled two enemy attacks near Bochkove and Krasne Pershe.

In the Kupiansk sector, two enemy assaults were repelled near the settlements of Zahryzove and Ivanivka.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy attacked 13 times, attempting to advance near Novoliubivka, Ivanivka, and Yampolivka.
In the Siversk sector, one enemy assault was recorded near Bilohorivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, three combat clashes occurred near Chasiv Yar, Stupochky, and Predtechyne.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy launched 13 attacks near Krymske and Toretsk.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Ukrainian forces halted 21 Russian assaults near Oleksandropil, Lysivka, Promin, Dachenske, Preobrazhenka, Kotlyne, Ulakly, and Andriivka.
In the Novopavlivka sector, the enemy attacked seven times, attempting to break through toward Kostiantynopil, Burlatske, and Skudne." Ukrin

Russian Iskander Cluster Strike Results In Mass Casualties At Ukrainian Base

"Ukraine officials have acknowledged that a mass casualty event took place in its territory

some 80 miles from the front line after a Russian airstrike hit a military training ground. Russian sources are claiming that some foreigners were also killed..between 30 and 40 soldiers were killed and around 90 more were injured....Immense controversy and some early-finger pointing has ensued in the wake of the tragedy, as Ukrainian military bases have been warned about avoiding large gatherings of troop formations out in the open or at set times of the day. Ukrainian lawmaker Mariana Bezugla said on Facebook that the strike happened when soldiers were lined up in formation, accusing commanders of "stupidity" and an "inability to adapt to new realities". ZeroHedge

Drones strike one of Russia’s largest oil refineries in Ufa

"In Russia, UAVs attacked an oil refinery complex in Ufa. According to Kovalenko, this refinery is one of the largest in Russia. The refinery, which consists of several enterprises, has a total capacity of about 20 million tons of oil per year." Ukrin

Senator Calls For U.S. To Exit NATO

"Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) is calling for the United States to withdraw from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as several European nations continue to reject President Trump’s calls for peace in Ukraine.
In a series of X posts, Lee pointed to the lopsided U.S. investment in the alliance, lack of free speech in Europe and a desire from several European governments to escalate the War in Ukraine rather than back a peace treaty. “Get us out of NATO,” Lee said in response to statistics showing that more than 70 percent of NATO funding comes from the United States." TP

Europe Unveils Rival Ukraine Peace Plan Backed By 'Boots On The Ground & Planes In The Air'

"Is the UK trying to pull Trump into starting WW3? 

During Sunday's security summit of European leaders to find an alternate peace plan to Washington's, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a "coalition of the willing" to step up efforts in support of Kiev.

Starmer said he hopes this coalition will gain support and leadership from the Trump White House. "We are at a crossroads in history today," Starmer said after the summit of 18 leaders - which included Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Starmer unveiled a four point agreed-to 'peace plan' (..though not agreed to by the US):to keep military aid flowing into Ukraine, and to keep increasing the economic pressure on Russia that any lasting peace must ensure Ukraine's sovereignty and security and Ukraine must be present at any peace talks in the event of a peace deal, to boost Ukraine's defensive capabilities to deter any future invasion to develop a "coalition of the willing" to defend a deal in Ukraine and to guarantee peace afterwards.
But one crucial line in his remarks detailing the plan caught many people's attention - the expressed willingness to put Western/NATO boots on the ground in Ukraine: "The UK are prepared to back this with boots on the ground and planes in the air," Starmer said. He also announced a £1.6bn missile deal for Ukraine, saying this "support for Ukraine is unwavering." ZH

Iran Sacks Economy Minister As US Sanctions Persist, Crisis Worsens

"Iran’s Minister of Economy Abdolnaser Hemmati was impeached on Sunday after the Iranian parliament gave a vote of no confidence, coming as Tehran faces an economic crisis and continued sanctions from the west. Iran’s currency has fallen to a record low against the US dollar recently, resulting in a surge in prices for local products and an increased demand for gold," ZeroHedge

109 clashes on frontline in past day

"109 combat engagements between units of the Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded at the front, with the enemy attacking most of all in the Pokrovsk sector and in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation.

The Russian army carried out air strikes, in particular in the areas of Liutivka, Dovzhyk in Kharkiv region, Pokrovsk, Hryshyne, Leontovychi, Novopavlivka, Oleksiivka, Horikhove, Voskresenka in Donetsk region, Zaliznychne, Huliaypole, Varvarivka in Zaporizhzhia region, and Sichneve in Dnipropetrovsk region.
Three hostile attacks took place in the Kupiansk sector over the last day. Defense forces repelled Russian assaults in the areas of Zahryzove, Petropavlivka and Lozova.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy attacked 15 times, trying to advance near Novyi, Yampolivka and Novomykhailivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, four Russian assaults took place in the areas of Chasiv Yar, Hryhorivka and Oleksandro-Shultyno.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy carried out 14 attacks in the areas of Toretsk and Shcherbynivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped 18 Russian attacks in the direction of Tarasivka, Promin, Pokrovsk, Kotlyne, Udachne, Kotlyarivka, Andriivka, Vodiane Druhe and Ulakly.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled five enemy attacks in the areas of Kostiantynopil, Pryvilne and Skudne.
In the Orikhivsk sector, in the areas of Nesterianka and Novodanylivka, the invaders made two unsuccessful assaults on the positions of the Defense Forces.
In the Prydniprovskyi sector, the enemy stormed the positions of Ukrainian defenders three times.
In the Kursk sector, the Defense Forces repelled 30 attacks by Russian troops yesterday. The enemy launched 444 artillery attacks, including 12 from multiple launch rocket systems, and carried out 19 air strikes, dropping 30 guided aerial bombs." Ukrin

Russia’s 'elite' tank brigade crushed in Kursk as Ukraine pushes forward

"Russian forces launched an assault on Ukraine’s 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade "Magura" in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, advancing in a column of tanks under red Soviet-style flags, but Ukrainian troops successfully stopped them.
The brigade noted that the Russians charged straight through a minefield while coming under attack from a swarm of Ukrainian drones." NV

Israel halts all aid into Gaza and demands Hamas accepts new ceasefire plan

"Israel has stopped the entry of all goods and supplies into the Gaza Strip and warned of “additional consequences” if Hamas does not accept a new proposal for an extension of the first phase of the fragile ceasefire." IrishTimes

Zelensky thanks U.S., wants minerals agreement

"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the United States for supporting Ukraine

in its defense against Russia and called for a minerals deal after verbally sparring with President Donald Trump on Friday.
"We are very grateful to the United States for all the support," Zelensky said Saturday morning in a post on X.
Zelensky also expressed his desire to complete a rare earth minerals with the United States while continuing to work toward a peace agreement with Russia, the BBC reported." MS

Ukrainian forces down 63 Russian drones, 16 vanish from radar

"Ukraine's air defense forces shot down 63 Russian attack drones, including Shahed strike drones and other UAVs, while 16 drones disappeared from radar and failed to reach their targets." Ukrin

97 combat engagements on frontline, most intense on Pokrovsk axis

"97 combat engagements were recorded between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and the Russian invaders on the frontline.
Russian forces carried out airstrikes, particularly in the areas of the settlements of Okhrimivka, Makarove, Hraniv, Bohuslavka, Buhaiivka, Borova, Kostiantynivka, Toretsk, Novopavlivka, Pokrovsk, Novoukrainka, Udachne, Hrodivka, Rodinske, Bahatyr, Komar, Shevchenko, Ternove, Huliaipole, Stepnohirsk, Zaliznychnе, Piatykhatky, Antonivka, and Mykolaivka.

In the Kupiansk sector, the Russian forces launched three offensive actions near Novoosynove and Zahryzove, but were repelled.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy launched 11 attacks. They attempted to break through the Ukrainian defenses near the settlements of Nove, Novomykhailivka, Yampolivka, Makiivka, and in the direction of Katerynivka.
In the Toretsk sector, the Russians carried out 15 attacks in the areas of the settlements of Krymske, Dachne, Toretsk, and Dyliivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled 27 assault actions by the Russian invaders toward Nova Poltavka, Tarasivka, Yelyzavetivka, Promin, Kotliarivka, Nadiivka, Pokrovsk, Pishchane, Udachne, Preobrazhenka, Bohdanivka, Andriivka, and Ulakly.
In the Novopavlivka sector, the enemy carried out 11 attacks in the areas of the settlements of Kostiantynopil, Burlatske, and Skudne.
In the Huliaipole sector, the Russian troops attacked the positions of the Ukrainian defenders three times in the areas of Pryvilne and Charivne." Ukrin

NATO’s Rutte Tells Zelenskiy to Restore Relationship With Trump

"NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to repair his relationship with US counterpart Donald Trump after a public spat at the White House. Qualifying the incident as “very unfortunate,” Mark Rutte said in an interview with the BBC that he’s spoken to Zelenskiy twice since and told him that “we really have to respect what President Trump has done so far for Ukraine.” MS

As Zelensky Fallout Continues, U.S. Pulls Plug on Ukraine Power Grid Funding

"NBC News reported Friday afternoon, in the wake of the Oval Office
blowup, that the U.S. just a few days ago halted the Ukraine Energy Security Project. The State Department this week terminated a U.S. Agency for International Development initiative that has invested hundreds of millions of dollars to help restore Ukraine's energy grid from attacks by the Russian military, according to two USAID officials working on the agency’s Ukraine mission."
RedState

Zelensky Refuses To Apologize, Angles For Closed-Door Meeting

"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told Fox News that he does not believe he owes President Trump an apology after a contentious Oval Office meeting, which devolved into a shouting match after the president thought Zelensky was being disrespectful and ungrateful.
Zelensky sat down with Fox News host Bret Baier for a 40-minute, live interview within

hours of the meeting. When asked whether he believed he owed President Trump an apology, the Ukrainian president refused to give a solid answer before eventually saying no.
The Trump Administration, along with congressional leaders, were under the impression that Zelensky was in D.C. to sign a minerals deal and work towards security guarantees. After the meeting got off to a cordial start, tensions boiled over when Zelensky continued to ask for increased military aid despite a hard red line from President Trump.
About halfway through the meeting, Vice President Vance took issue with Zelensky’s tone and asked whether he had ever said “thank you” to the American people. The Ukrainian president then said that the U.S. will “feel pressure” in the near future if they pull funding from the war, at which point President Trump became furious with what he perceived as veiled threats and an ungrateful attitude." TP

Serbian President Mistakenly Voted Against Russia on Ukraine Resolution Because He Was ‘Tired’

"Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said Monday he “mistakenly” backed a United Nations (U.N.) resolution that condemned Russia for launching the war against Ukraine. Vucic said he actually wanted Serbia’s U.N. delegation to abstain from the vote.

The highly contentious U.N. resolution led to a showdown between the Trump administration and Europe, as the latter insisted on formally condemning Russia for starting the war, while the U.S. introduced a competing resolution calling for immediate peace in Ukraine without assigning blame for the conflict.
The resolution in the U.N. General Assembly to condemn Russia for starting the war passed on Monday by a vote of 93-18. The U.S. was one of the 18 nations to vote against the resolution. Serbia, which has friendly relations with Moscow and opposes sanctions on Russia, surprised U.N.-watchers by voting in favor." Breitbart

Zelensky Jets Off to Britain Early After Oval Office Smackdown From Trump and Vance

"Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky departed from the

United States for Britain on
Saturday, landing in London ahead of talks with European leaders earlier than expected after a dressing down in the Oval Office by President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance." Breitbart

Vance Family Moved to ‘Undisclosed Location’ After Pro-Ukrainian Protesters Disrupt Ski Trip

"Vice President JD Vance and his family were moved to an “undisclosed location” after they were met with pro-Ukrainian protesters outside of a ski resort in Vermont.
Protesters could be seen holding signs at Sugarbush Ski Resort that read “Vance is a traitor. Go ski in Russia,” and “JD Vance is Nazi scum,” according to a post on X.
One skier told the outlet that the protesters were “f***ing morons.” Breitbart

Absolute Idiocy’ — Zelensky Blasted by Ukrainian Lawmaker for ‘Arguing’ With President Trump in Front of the World

"A prominent Ukrainian lawmaker declared it was “absolute idiocy” for President Volodymyr Zelensky to openly argue with U.S. President Donald Trump in front of the world during

their Oval Office meeting on Friday.
Oleksiy Goncharenko, a member of the Verkhovna Rada parliament in Kyiv, lamented that Ukraine’s relationship with President Trump came to an “end” on Friday after a heated White House meeting in which President Zelensky was accused of being “disrespectful” to the U.S. leader and the American people.
Goncharenko wrote on Facebook that it was “absolute idiocy to start ARGUING with the President of the United States in front of the cameras,” adding that “it can be done and probably should be done, but not in front of cameras.” Breitbart

Slovakia will not provide financial or military support to Ukraine

"The Slovak government will not support Ukraine financially or militarily to continue its war against Russia, according to Prime Minister Robert Fico." Ukrin

Russian forces strike Sloviansk with cluster munitions, hitting gas station, vehicles

"Russian forces have shelled Sloviansk, Donetsk region, using cluster munitions, striking a gas station and parked vehicles. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported." Ukrin

Casualties, damage reported as Russians strike Odesa with ballistic missile

"The Russian forces launched a ballistic missile strike on Odesa’s port infrastructure, injuring two people and damaging a civilian vessel, according to preliminary reports.
Emergency services are currently working to eliminate the consequences of the strike, while medical personnel are providing necessary assistance to the injured." Ukrin