Trump plans to call Putin on March 18 to discuss war in Ukraine. “I’ll be speaking to President Putin on Tuesday. A lot of work’s been done over the weekend,” U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters.
EU plan to send over $40 billion in military aid has ‘broad political support,’ Kallas says. The initiative to provide Ukraine with 40 billion euros ($43.6 billion) in military aid has “broad political support” among EU member states, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on March 17 before the Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Brussels.
EU approves third $3.8 billion tranche for Kyiv under Ukraine Facility program. With this disbursement, Ukraine will have received nearly 20 billion euros ($21,7 billion) under the Ukraine Facility since the program was launched in early 2024.
Germany delivers Gepard air defenses, shells, drones, other aid to Ukraine. Germany has provided three Gepard anti-aircraft systems with 10,000 rounds of ammunition, 24 mine protection vehicles, and other defense aid to Ukraine in its latest round of delivery announced on March 17.
Territorial integrity, military size, alliances — FM Sybiha sets 3 ‘fundamentals‘ for potential peace talks. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stressed that Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty are non-negotiable, reaffirming that Kyiv will never recognize Russian-occupied territories as part of Russia.
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Russia open to civilian observers in Ukraine under possible peace deal. “A peace treaty may provide for unarmed observers in Ukraine, a civilian mission to monitor the implementation of certain aspects of the agreement, or guarantee mechanisms,” Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said.
Ukrainian drones attack fuel facility in Russia’s Astrakhan Oblast, governor claims. “Overnight, the Ukrainian Armed Forces again attempted a massive drone attack on facilities located in the region, including a fuel and energy complex,” Astrakhan Oblast Igor Babushkin claimed on March 17.
Russia sanctions could be eventually eased in exchange for security, justice for Ukraine, Ukrainian official suggests. Western sanctions against Russia could be eventually eased if the step ensures security and justice for Ukraine, top Ukrainian sanctions official Vladyslav Vlasiuk told Politico in an interview published on March 17.
Russia claims capture of Stepove in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine denies. The Russian Defense Ministry claimed Russian forces captured the Ukrainian village of Stepove in Zaporizhzhia Oblast on March 17. Ukraine’s Southern Defense Forces spokesperson Vladyslav Voloshyn denied the statement.
Ukrainian long-range drone successfully completes 3,000-kilometer test, Zelensky says. President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on March 17 in his evening address that a Ukrainian long-range drone has successfully completed testing, demonstrating its ability to fly 3,000 kilometers (1,864 miles).
