Newsletter 07/03/2025

A daily news digest covering important war, political, economic, and cultural topics in Ukraine

Mar 07, 2025

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Ukraine-U.S. talks to be held in Jeddah

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said that upcoming negotiations between Ukraine and the United States will take place in the city of Jeddah on the Red Sea.

Ukraine, U.S. to discuss strategic partnership and path to peace in Riyadh

"The agenda is clear: Ukrainian-American relations, the development of our strategic partnership, and, most importantly, the path to peace. Ukraine remains committed to a constructive approach. No one wants peace more than we do, and we are eager to restore this peace quickly,"- Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said.

Trump says he may impose large scale sanctions on Russia until ceasefire

"Based on the fact that Russia is absolutely 'pounding' Ukraine on the battlefield right now, I am strongly considering large scale banking sanctions, sanctions, and tariffs on Russia until a ceasefire and final settlement agreement on peace is reached," Trump wrote.

Republicans in Congress urge Trump to resume military aid to Ukraine

U.S. Republican lawmakers are calling on President Donald Trump to reverse his decision to suspend military and intelligence aid to Ukraine, warning that the move could have serious consequences. This was reported by The Hill on Friday, as cited by Ukrinform.

UK to continue sharing intelligence with Ukraine – The Guardian

Britain will continue to supply intelligence to Ukraine, though the more limited capabilities on offer from London and other European countries will make it difficult to replace the flow halted from the U.S. earlier this week.

Italy proposes extending NATO Article 5 protections to Ukraine

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has proposed extending the protection of Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty to Ukraine as a security guarantee without granting the country full NATO membership.

Putin rejects any concessions in future peace talks with Ukraine – ISW

During a visit to the Moscow office of the Defenders of the Fatherland Foundation on March 6, Putin emphasized that Russia has no intention to "give it to anyone" or make any compromises in future peace negotiations. He added that Russia must choose a peace settlement option that "best suits" Russia and ensures peace in the long term.

Russia launches 17th combined attack on Ukraine’s gas infrastructure damaging Naftogaz production facilities

"This marks the seventeenth combined attack on Naftogaz Group's gas transportation infrastructure. Production facilities that ensure gas extraction have been damaged. Fortunately, there were no casualties," stated Naftogaz Group CEO Roman Chumak.

Politics

EU countries ready to provide additional support to Ukraine – European Council

EU countries ready to provide additional support to Ukraine – European Council
Türkiye supports immediate ceasefire, end to attacks in Russia-Ukraine war – Erdoğan

War

Fierce battles on Sumy border as Russians attempt breakthrough to Sudzha – CCD

“Difficult battles continue in the Sumy region, Russian assault groups are trying to break through and move towards the highway from Yunakivka to Sudzha in Kursk region,” Kovalenko said.

Ukrainian forces repel Russian assault in Sumy region

Ukrainian forces have repelled a Russian assault in Ukraine's northern Sumy region, with drone operators from the "Prime" strike UAV unit and mortar crews from the State Border Guard Service playing a key role in the defense effort..

Most battles now recorded near Toretsk, rather than Pokrovsk – military

For the first time in the past few months, the highest number of clashes is being recorded not in the Pokrovsk sector of the front but near Toretsk. This was reported to Ukrinform by Viktor Trehubov, Spokesperson for the Khortytsia Operational Strategic Group of Troops.

Defense

French Mirage-2000 fighters defend against Russian attack on Ukraine

“The enemy airstrike was repelled by anti-aircraft missile units, electronic warfare systems, and mobile fire groups of the Ukrainian Air Force and Defense Forces. Fighter aircraft, including F-16s and Mirage-2000s, were also involved in the defense,” - Ukraine’s Air Force reported this on Telegram.

Poland to step up cooperation with Ukraine on drone production – Tusk

Tusk emphasized that purchasing traditional weaponry alone is no longer sufficient in modern warfare.

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Ukraine sees surge of fake reports on X aimed at undermining military draft

A spike in disinformation operations aimed at discrediting mobilization in Ukraine is being recorded in the English-speaking segment of the X platform.