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