"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"Ukrainian F-16 fighter pilots have thanked the American people for the opportunity to effectively defend Ukrainian cities from Russian aerial terror." Pravada
"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
"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
"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
"A session of Serbia’s parliament briefly descended into chaos on Tuesday when oppositionMPs 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
"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
"At least four people were injured in a massive Russian drone attack that targeted civilian and energy infrastructure in Odesa." NV
"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
"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
"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
