Author: Dal Stanton
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3/27/2025 — Ever since putin began promising Trump a “ceasefire,” which supposedly started on March 18th, the number of attacks has only increased

From: Maia Mikhaluk in Kyiv (1127th day) These are Ukrainian cities just from the past two weeks.Last night, Dnipro was burning, and earlier that same evening, Kharkiv was shelled once again. Before that, Kryvyi Rih, Sumy, Odesa, Kropyvnytskyi, and Kyiv came under attack. Residential neighborhoods are being hit by ruzzian drones, with high-rise apartment buildings…
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3/26/2025 — ‘Unspeakable’: Ukraine breaks the silence surrounding wartime sexual violence

Growing numbers of Ukrainian women in areas recaptured from Russian occupation are starting to speak about the sexual violence they experienced at the hands of Russian soldiers. The watershed moment comes from the amplitude and nature of the crimes, says Inna Shevchenko, a Ukrainian feminist activist and author of “A Letter from the East”. From:…
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3/26/2025 — Peace requires more than a handshake: Misreading Russia’s war aims will prolong Putin’s aggression

From: Atlantic Council By Zak Schneider US President Donald Trump’s March 18 phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin marked the start of a new phase in the efforts to end Russia’s war against Ukraine. For his part, Trump appears intent on reaching a deal through compromise and expediency that establishes a cessation to the fighting.…
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3/26/2025 — Diplomacy in the Crossfire: US-Russia Talks Conclude as Russian Missile Wounds 94 in Sumy

From: Transform Ukraine By Douglas Landro / March 25, 2025 As Riyadh Negotiations Stretch for 12 Hours, Moscow Continues Bombardment While Ukrainian Forces Make Limited Gains in Belgorod and Kharkiv Summary of the Day – March 24, 2025 The diplomatic dance in Saudi Arabia unfolded against a backdrop of continued violence as US and Russian delegations concluded 12…
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3/26/2025 — Ukraine’s growing military strength is an underrated factor in peace talks

From: Atlantic Council By Serhii Kuzan Can Ukraine survive without US military aid? Could Kyiv’s European partners potentially fill the gap in weapons deliveries? Policymakers, analysts, and commentators around the world have been wrestling with these questions in recent weeks as they come to terms with US President Donald Trump’s foreign policy pivot away from Europe…
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3/26/2025 — “Uncomfortable facts” would be ok if they were facts…

From: Douglas Shepherd (MTW L’viv) History Claps Back:“Uncomfortable facts” would be ok if they were facts. We could all agree if with Grenell and the Kremlin if we did not know Soviet, Ukrainian and U.S. history. Let’s hear from the informed:Steven Pifer, former US ambassador to Ukraine and nuclear weapons expert, responded by stating that…
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3/26/2025 — The West is too scared to hurt the “goblin”…

From: Maia Mikhaluk in Kyiv (1126th day) This sounds very much like the reality of our war against ruzzia, especially at this stage. The West is too scared to hurt the “goblin”. It would rather keep sacrificing the neighbors of goblin state, meanwhile rescuing the hungry and weak goblin occasionally by negotiating and giving into…
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3/25/2025 — Ukraine, the largest country in Europe by land area, is a nation rich in history, culture, and natural beauty

From: Infoinsight — Ukraine, the largest country in Europe by land area, is a nation rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. Despite facing challenges in recent years, Ukraine remains a resilient and vibrant country known for its strong national identity, hospitality, and diverse landscapes. Peacefulness and Honesty Ukraine has historically been a peaceful country,…
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3/25/2025 — Trump envoy Witkoff sparks outcry after backing Kremlin talking points on Ukraine

From: ABC News By Patrick Reevell Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump’s special envoy and lead negotiator tasked with ending the war in Ukraine, has attracted criticism in Europe and Ukraine after an interview where he appeared to back a number of well-known Kremlin talking points on the conflict. The comments, in which Witkoff seemed to accept…
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3/25/2025 — Diplomacy Amid Destruction: Peace Talks Begin as Russian Drones Kill Family in Kyiv

From: Transform Ukraine By Douglas Landro / March 24, 2025 As U.S.-Led Negotiations Open in Riyadh, Russia’s Aerial Assault on Civilians Raises Questions About Kremlin’s Commitment to Ceasefire Summary of the Day – March 23, 2025 Diplomatic activity intensifies in Saudi Arabia while Russia’s actions on the ground continue to undermine professed peace efforts. A Russian drone attack…