Sergei Shoigu

1:58 AM

Germany considering participating in Ukraine peacekeeping force.

"I can't imagine any situation in which Germany would not be participating in whatever would be the result of negotiations of a ceasefire or even a peace," Pistorius said on March 27.

12:42 AM

Introducing temporary government in Ukraine should be discussed, Putin claims.

"If he himself (Zelensky) is illegitimate, then all the others are too," Putin claimed in an address on March 27.

11:43 PM

War analysis

As Ukraine’s fate hangs in the balance, ‘Soviet’ command culture damages war effort

11:16 PM

EU unveils new sanctions against Belarus in response to presidential elections.

Twenty-five individuals and seven entities were sanctioned by the EU on March 27 for undermining democracy and the rule of law in Belarus.

9:46 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: Russia preparing for new spring offensive in Sumy and Kharkiv oblasts, Zelensky says.

9:41 PM

Trump serious about his Greenland ambitions, Putin says.

"This may only at first glance surprise some. It is a big mistake to believe that this is some extravagant talks by the new U.S. administration," Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

7:54 PM

'Should be reaction from US' — Russian attack on Kherson breaks energy ceasefire terms, Zelensky says.

"The city of Kherson is a civilian city, it is not a battlefield. I believe that there should be a reaction from the United States, in actions," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on March 27.

7:19 PM

Ukraine believes Black Sea ceasefire is in effect, Foreign Ministry says.

Kyiv believes that the Black Sea ceasefire applies to civilian shipping and Ukrainian ports, and does not apply to Russian warships, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said.

6:45 PM

Opinion

Opinion: Why exporting defense tech could be the answer to Ukraine's security

6:37 PM

Trump & Russia

'Trump looks at Putin as a friend' — Expert negotiator dissects Ukraine-Russia ceasefire talks

6:29 PM

Estonia bans non-EU citizens from local election voting, mostly Russians and Belarusians affected.

"The decisions in our local life won't be made by the citizens of the aggressor states, but we'll decide by ourselves," Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal said after the March 26 vote.

6:25 PM

Ukraine, Russia haven't attacked energy facilities since March 25 ceasefire, Foreign Ministry confirms.

"I can confirm that since this date, March 25... There have been no attacks on energy objects. Neither Russian attacks on our energy objects, or our attacks on Russian energy objects," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi told the Kyiv Independent at a press briefing.

6:16 PM

Ukrainian Railways partially renews online sales after cyberattack.

On March 24, Ukrzaliznytsia said it had been targeted by a "large-scale and sophisticated cyberattack" carried out by "the enemy."

5:41 PM

Russia suffered over 55,000 casualties during Kursk Oblast operation, Syrskyi says.

In the past seven and a half months, Russian losses have included 22,200 killed in action and 31,800 wounded. Ukrainian forces have also captured more than 940 Russian soldiers.

5:05 PM

‘With or without the US’ — France, UK harden line over Ukraine at ‘Coalition of the Willing’ summit.

Several European countries agreed to send troops to Ukraine as part of a "reassurance force" in case of the ceasefire with Russia, French President Emmanuel Macron announced on March 27 at a summit of European leaders in Paris, which was also attended by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky.

3:14 PM

Russia preparing for new spring offensive in Sumy and Kharkiv oblasts, Zelensky says.

"We must look at the situation with our eyes wide open. (Russian President Vladimir) Putin is preparing a new offensive, particularly in Sumy and Kharkiv oblasts," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

2:59 PM

Opinion

Letter to the editor: A part of America I long for I found in Ukraine

2:27 PM

North Korea has new AI suicide drone, early-warning system, state media claims.

The state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said Kim Jong Un personally inspected them and provided guidance to military officials.

2:12 PM

Leaders from 31 countries gather for Paris summit to strengthen support for Ukraine, discuss peace.

The summit, co-led by French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, follows Starmer's March 2 proposal to form a "coalition of the willing" to support Ukraine.

1:11 PM

North Korea sent 3,000 more troops to Russia to offset Ukraine war losses, South Korea says.

Pyongyang has also reportedly supplied Moscow with more short-range ballistic missiles, 170 mm self-propelled howitzers, and 240 mm multiple rocket launchers.

12:36 PM

69% of Ukrainians have trust in President Zelensky, poll finds.

The survey found that only 28% of respondents do not trust Zelensky, resulting in a trust-distrust balance of +41%.

11:33 AM

1 killed, 34 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past day.

Russia launched 86 drones overnight, including Shahed-type attack drones and one Iskander-M ballistic missile, according to Ukraine’s military.

11:25 AM

US finalizes Ukraine minerals deal, signing possible next week, treasury secretary says.

"We have passed along a completed document for the economic partnership (that) is currently being reviewed by Ukrainians, and we hope to go to full discussions and perhaps even get signatures next week," U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.

10:22 PM  (Updated:  March 27, 2025 10:49 am)

Ukrainian soldiers

We asked Ukrainian soldiers if they'd fight Russia 'with their bare hands'

8:54 PM  (Updated:  March 27, 2025 10:39 am)

Search underway for 4 US soldiers missing in Lithuania during training on Belarus border.

The fate of the four missing soldiers is still unknown, a NATO spokesperson clarified after Secretary General Mark Rutte said they had died. Rescue efforts are currently underway.