Iuliia Mendel

Trump finds fault with both Putin and Zelenskyy as he tries to push for deal to end war in Ukraine President Donald Trump has lashed out at both Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, expressing frustration with the Russian and Ukrainian leaders as he struggles to forge a truce to end the war.

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Drones, Mines and Snipers: Ukraine’s Front Line Is a World Away from Peace Talks For soldiers and commanders on the edge of battle, any talk about a lasting cease-fire still feels like a dangerous fantasy.

Drones, Mines and Snipers: Ukraine’s Front Line Is a World Away from Peace Talks www.nytimes.com/2025/03/27/w...

Trump Wants to Take Over Ukraine’s Nuclear Plants. What Would That Mean? The White House said taking ownership of Ukrainian plants would give them the “best protection.” The idea faces legal hurdles and operational challenges, and it’s unclear if Ukraine would agree to it.

Trump Wants to Take Over Ukraine’s Nuclear Plants. What Would That Mean? www.nytimes.com/2025/03/20/w...

Stolen Futures: The War on Ukraine’s Children Ukraine’s youth face an existential crisis — threatened by immediate physical harm, severely disrupted education, and the erosion of their national identity

Children in occupied territories are trained to assemble firearms and operate drones within Russian military youth units

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U.S. to Withdraw From Group Investigating Responsibility for Ukraine Invasion The decision is the latest indication of the Trump administration’s move away from holding President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia accountable for crimes committed against Ukrainians.

U.S. to Withdraw From Group Investigating Responsibility for Ukraine Invasion www.nytimes.com/2025/03/17/u...

❗️ The General Staff of Ukraine published a map showing Suzha already under the control of the Russian army

Over the past day, 19 combat engagements took place in Kursk region, the Russians conducted 34 air strikes, dropping 63 drones and fired 243 artillery shells, including 5 from MLRS.

I’m not an idealist—I don’t expect this truce to succeed on the first attempt. Violations, renewed fighting, setbacks, and black swans are likely to occur. Yet, the process has begun. Just six months ago, voicing a desire for peace risked condemnation; today, we’re discussing specifics

Despite these complexities, many in Ukraine cling to the hope that this nightmare can be halted. As many, I am firmly convinced that only an immediate ceasefire offers a chance to preserve us as a nation and a state.👇

Skepticism surrounds truce efforts amid uncertainties: Kremlin’s agenda, zero trust between nations, Ukraine’s exhaustion, and China’s reaction to a US-Russia thaw cloud the political landscape. 👇

It’s evident that the West is seeking a compromise with Putin, though it remains steadfast in pursuing its own terms 🤝. The West has even identified individuals within Ukrainian politics who could sign the initial ceasefire agreement. 👇

However, many nations are reluctant to send their troops to Ukraine, and it remains unclear how this issue will be resolved. Should peacekeepers be deployed, they would initially be stationed in Kyiv, Lviv, or Odesa—far from the front lines.👇

These include not only crafting a roadmap to monitor the 1,300-kilometer (807-mile) line of contact but also exploring the potential reconnection of a portion of the ZNPP to Ukraine’s grid. For the European Union, the focus is on deploying peacekeeping contingents. 👇

Intelligence agencies from various countries anticipate that the intense phase of hostilities could conclude by June, provided a 30-day ceasefire is successfully negotiated, adhered to, and subsequently extended. Concrete measures are currently being developed to de-escalate the conflict. 👇

Russian Mercenary Found Guilty of War Crimes in Ukraine by Finland Court Voislav Torden, a commander in a Russian paramilitary group, was sentenced to life in prison for the attack and mutilation of Ukrainian soldiers in 2014.

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The president emphasized that the Kursk operation also stabilized the situation on the Pokrovsk front, making it "very difficult" for the enemy to find an opportunity to reoccupy Pokrovsk.

First, it relieved pressure on the Kharkiv front, and then they began withdrawing their troops from the eastern direction," the president said. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's remarks during a meeting with journalists.

⚡️⚡️⚡️"The Kursk operation has fulfilled its objective," Zelenskyy stated.
"The situation is currently very challenging. I can only express my gratitude to our soldiers for this operation. It achieved its goal.

❗️ Negotiations on minerals deal closed, Ukraine awaits signing date from US - Stefanishyna

In the Russian city of Tuapse, Krasnodar Territory, drones attacked a local refinery. A massive fire broke out

In the post-truth era, finding the truth is a maze of bias and noise, while spreading it faces skepticism and echo chambers. Facts fight an uphill battle.

Putin's decision on the 30-days truce is going to be made after the telephone conversation with Pres.Trump
tomorrow. Obviously, Russia wants a lot. This is what negotiations are about: each side demands the most, hopefully to get to compromise. Or to keep fighting unless someone loses

As you can see, Russia is repeating the same thing as Ukraine and our supporters. Ushakov is one of Putin's closest confidants in charge of international affairs.

Putin aide Ushakov: Moscow does not want a temporary ceasefire, seeks a "long-term settlement" reflecting RF interests. Called it a "respite" for UA forces in talks with Waltz. Putin may elaborate Thursday. Source: Interfax

Since the evening of March 12, Russia has attacked Ukraine with an Iskander-M ballistic missile and 117 Shahed-type attack drones and various types of simulator drones; 78 drones were shot down.

Finland’s PM Orpo: No troops will be sent to Ukraine for peacekeeping. As a neighbor to Russia, Finland backs peace efforts but draws a firm line against military involvement.

JD Vance:

We think we're in a very good place where the Ukranians have agreed to a ceasefire and we're now going to see whether we can get the Russians to agree to a ceasefire too.
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US state secretary Marco Rubio told reporters that a sufficient deterrent to keep Ukraine safe from future aggression would “have to be a part of the conversation” if the US-led peace process gets to the next stage and formal negotiations with Russia @theguardian.com

the redistribution of power in Ukraine and globally. Still, for the first time in a long while, many Ukrainians feel a renewed sense of hope.

I expect frequent accusations of ceasefire violations, interference from China—which has no interest in seeing Russia drift from its sphere of influence towards better relations with the U.S.—and a cascade of geopolitical shifts driven by new financial policies, natural disasters, and 👇

IMHO
Would a 30-day ceasefire be beneficial if both sides agree? Absolutely—any effort to bring the parties to the negotiating table is a step in the right direction. Do I believe the war will end this year? No. 👇