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12:36 PM

US officially closes 83% of USAID programs.

The U.S. has officially canceled 83% of U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) programs, with the roughly 1,000 remaining contracts to be administered by the State Department, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on March 10.

12:10 PM

Ukraine arrests Kharkiv resident suspected of bombing, poisoning plot on Russia's behalf.

According to the investigation, the suspect, an IT specialist from Kharkiv, was recruited by Russian special services and tasked with assembling improvised explosive devices (IEDs) containing metal fragments to maximize casualties.

12:02 PM

EU prepares for possible Hungarian veto on Russia sanctions extension, media reports.

The European Union is bracing for a potential Hungarian veto on extending sanctions against Russia, which are set to expire on March 15, Euractiv reported on March 10, citing sources familiar with the matter.

11:56 AM

Opinion

Come to Bucha, JD Vance

11:43 AM

Russia expels 2 British diplomats, accuses them of espionage.

The British Embassy denied the allegations as "completely baseless," independent outlet Meduza reported, citing the Embassy's spokesperson.

11:11 AM

No US-Russia meetings planned this week, Moscow says, denying media claims.

This comes as CNN reported, citing a source, that the U.S. will hold separate meetings with Ukrainian and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia this week.

8:33 AM  (Updated:  March 10, 2025 10:40 am)

Updated: Ukraine strikes Samara Oblast refinery producing fuel for Russian jets, bombers, source claims.

The Novokuybyshevsk oil refinery produces jet fuel for supersonic aircraft such as Su-27 fighter planes and Tu-22 bombers, a HUR source claimed.

10:12 AM

Ukraine, German arms maker seek to triple IRIS-T air defense supply.

"The signed agreement paves the way for large industrial projects that will strengthen the capabilities of Ukraine's air defense," said Defense Minister Rustem Umerov.

9:29 AM

6 killed, 22 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past day.

Ukraine’s Air Force said it intercepted 130 out of 176 drones launched overnight, including Shahed-type attack drones.

9:20 AM

Half of global population descended from ancient group in what is now Ukraine, DNA research shows.

Half of the human beings alive today are descended from the Yamnaya, a group that lived in what is now Ukraine 5,000 years ago, according to new DNA research led by David Reich, a geneticist at Harvard Medical School.

8:50 AM

Ukraine to push for resumption of US military, intelligence support at Saudi talks, FT reports.

As part of its strategy, Kyiv is reportedly prepared to propose a partial ceasefire covering long-range drone and missile strikes, as well as hostilities in the Black Sea, in hopes that progress in talks will prompt Washington to lift its freeze on military and intelligence support.

8:13 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 886,320 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022.

This number includes 1,190 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

6:57 AM

Lammy vows to unfreeze billions for Ukraine from Russian oligarch's Chelsea FC sale.

"I’m frustrated that it hasn’t happened, is the truth — and that money needs to be distributed, it needs to be used," U.K. Foreign Minister David Lammy said on March 9.

5:44 AM

US to assess if Ukraine ready for 'realistic peace' at upcoming meeting, Reuters reports.

"If they are only interested in 2014 or 2022 borders, that tells you something," an unnamed U.S. official said.

5:12 AM

JD Vance's cousin, former volunteer fighter in Ukraine, condemns VP's 'ambush' of Zelensky.

"Being your family doesn't mean I'm going to accept you killing my comrades," Nate Vance, a volunteer who fought in Ukraine's Da Vinci Wolves battalion, told Le Figaro.

4:34 AM

US has 'just about' lifted pause on intelligence sharing with Ukraine, Trump tells media.

When asked whether the U.S. would end the suspension of intelligence sharing, Trump told reporters, "We just about have," according to Reuters.

3:10 AM

Republican senator says ditching Ukraine would 'be worse than Afghanistan,' touts new Russia sanctions pitch.

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham added he will introduce legislation to sanction Russia's banking and energy sectors "next week" in a bid to bring Moscow to the negotiating table.

2:47 AM

Ukraine 'may not survive,' Trump says.

"Are you comfortable with that? The fact that you walked away, and Ukraine may not survive?" Fox News correspondent Maria Bartiromo asked the president. "Well, it may not survive anyway," Trump said.

2:03 AM

'Nobody has been tougher on Russia,' Trump says.

"I think I've been very tough to Russia. Tougher than anybody's ever been to Russia, if you think about it," Trump told the right-wing media outlet Fox News in an interview on March 9.

1:18 AM

Starlink will 'never' shut off its terminals in Ukraine, Musk says.

"To be extremely clear, no matter how much I disagree with the Ukraine policy, Starlink will never turn off its terminals," billionaire Elon Musk said in a post to his social media platform, X.

12:52 AM

Zelensky not grateful for US aid, Trump claims.

President Volodymyr Zelensky "took money out of this country under Biden like candy from a baby," U.S. President Donald Trump said in an interview with Fox News on March 9.

11:51 PM

Ukrainian high jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh wins gold at European Athletics Indoor Championships.

Ukrainian high jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh claimed the gold medal at the European Athletics Indoor Championships in Apeldoorn, Netherlands, on March 9.

10:12 PM

Ukraine war latest: Trump won't resume Ukraine military aid after signing minerals deal; Kursk situation 'difficult but under control'.

2:19 PM  (Updated:  March 9, 2025 9:37 pm)

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9:15 PM

Romanian far-right candidate Calin Georgescu barred from running in presidential election.

Romania's electoral bureau has disqualified far-right candidate Calin Georgescu from running in the presidential election re-run, multiple Romanian channels announced on March 9.