Putin Calls For All Ukrainians In Kursk To Surrender, 'Sympathetic' To Trump's Request To Spare Lives

"The Kremlin has responded to President Donald Trump’s request that the lives of the

Ukrainian troops encircled in Russia’s Kursk Region be spared, which was conveyed in a Friday Truth Social post by the president. Moscow says it is "sympathetic" to this request, and the pattern in the battle to retake Kursk has been to take POWs if weapons are laid down.
At the same time President Putin has called immediate surrender of all Ukrainian troops remaining on Russian soil. Trump had acknowledged that “thousands of Ukrainian troops" are "completely surrounded by the Russian military” in the southwest Kursk region." ZeroHedge

As ceasefire talk continues, Zelensky says he spoke with Cardinal Parolin

"As the United States continues to attempt to broker a ceasefire deal between Russia and Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he spoke with the Vatican secretary of state.

In a long post on X March 14, the Ukrainian leader said that during the conversation with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, "I wished Pope Francis a speedy recovery and thanked him for his prayers and moral support for our people, as well as for his efforts in facilitating the return of Ukrainian children illegally deported and displaced by Russia. The Holy See has received a list of Ukrainians being held in Russian prisons and camps. We are counting on support for their release," the president posted.
"The voice of the Holy See is very important on the path to peace. I am grateful for the readiness to make efforts towards our shared goal," he wrote." 

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ISIS leader killed in major US‑coalition operation in Iraq

"Killed leader: Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rufaji, known as Abu Khadidja, was killed in an

operation by Iraqi security forces supported by an international coalition led by the United States.
International cooperation: The operation was coordinated with the Iraqi government and the regional Kurdish government, as emphasized by President Trump.

Future of the mission: The United States plans to end the international mission against ISIS in Iraq by September 2025, which means the withdrawal of American troops from some bases." essamews

Ukrainian NG soldiers destroy 10 units of enemy equipment near Chasiv Yar

"Ukrainian National Guard troops destroyed at least 10 units of enemy equipment that had been advancing towards Chasiv Yar. At dawn, the Russians tried to break through with a column of armored vehicles. More than two dozen units of equipment, including infantry fighting vehicles, moved towards Chasiv Yar. The encounter was 'hot'." Ukrin

Trump orders strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen and issues new warning to Iran

"President Donald Trump has ordered a series of air strikes on Yemen’s capital, Sanaa,

promising to use “overwhelming lethal force” until Iranian-backed Houthi rebels cease their attacks on shipping along a vital maritime corridor.
Mr. Trump said on social media:
“No terrorist force will stop American commercial and naval vessels from freely sailing the Waterways of the World.”
He also warned Iran to stop supporting the rebel group, promising to hold the country “fully accountable” for the actions of its proxy." IrishTimes

81 combat clashes since day-start, fighting ongoing on six fronts

"Since the beginning of the day, 81 combat engagements have occurred between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops. Fighting continues in six sectors of the front, with the most intense battles taking place in the Toretsk and Novopavlivka directions.
Russian forces shelled Medvedivka, Karpovychi, Yanzhulivka, Vovkivka, Rozhkovychi, Komarivka, Baranivka, Shalyhyne, and Dmytrivka in Chernihiv and Sumy regions using artillery and mortars.

In the Kharkiv sector, four engagements took place near Vovchansk, one battle is ongoing.
In the Kupiansk sector, the Russians are attempting to breach the defense near Zahryzove, the combat is ongoing.
In the Lyman sector, the invading forces launched ten attacks near Balka Zhuravka, Ivankivka, Yampolivka, and Hryhorivka, with two engagements still in progress.
In the Siversk sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled one enemy assault near Verkhniokamianske.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled an attempt by the enemy to advance near Orikhovo-Vasylivka.
In the Toretsk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled eight enemy assaults near Toretsk and Druzhba, four battles are currently underway.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Russian forces attempted 21 attacks to push the Ukrainian Defense Forces from their positions near the settlements of Sukha Balka, Oleksandropil, Novotoretske, Yelyzavetivka, Svyrydonivka, Promin, Serhiivka, Kotlyne, Uspenivka, Nadiivka, and Andriivka. Ukrainian soldiers held their ground, having repelled 20 attacks, with one engagement still ongoing.
In the Novopavlivka sector, the enemy attempted seven breakthroughs near Rozlyv, with three engagements still continuing.
In the Huliaipole sector, the enemy, with the support of assault aviation, is attacking near Novopil. The enemy also launched unguided aviation rockets at Huliaipole.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Russian forces made four unsuccessful attempts to attack Ukrainian positions.
In the Kursk sector, 11 combat engagements occurred, three of them are still ongoing. Additionally, the enemy carried out 21 airstrikes dropping 32 glide bombs, and conducted 150 artillery attacks on Ukrainian military positions and populated areas." Ukrin