For the first time, Ukraine uses French Mirage jets to counter Russian missile attack

Ukraine's newly acquired French wartime asset, the Mirage 2000, a multi-role, fourth-generation fighter jet, was thrust into action following Russia's recent missile barrage. This sophisticated aircraft, delivered to Ukraine just a month ago, was instrumental in countering the night-time assault on March 7, 2025, targeting critical infrastructure across Ukraine. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, the attack included a variety of missile types.

Ukrainian air defenses, comprising anti- …


Ukrainians rally behind Zelensky amid rising tensions with U.S.

Ukrainians have expressed outrage over recent rhetoric from the U.S., and their trust in President Volodymyr Zelensky has surged. The main driver of this increased unity and trust is not personal attacks on Zelensky but rather a perception that U.S. rhetoric is an attack on all of Ukraine and its citizens, according to the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS).

A significant rise in trust has been recorded; over the past two weeks, support for President Zelensky has jumped to 67%, …


Russia proposes Istanbul agreements as basis for Ukraine peace talks

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has stated that Russia is yet to determine its negotiator for discussions with Ukraine, as the Istanbul Agreements are set to form the cornerstone of potential negotiations. Peskov denied that the recent strike on Ukraine's power infrastructure was a response to French President Emmanuel Macron's proposed ceasefire plan.

"We have also heard statements from Washington suggesting that these could serve as a foundation and starting point for talks. Certainly, …


Russia intensifies offensive in Kursk region

Numerous Ukrainian Telegram channels report significant Russian advances in the Kursk region. Media sources cited the interactive map by DeepState, asserting that Russian forces effectively blocked a section of the Ukrainian frontier located near the state border. Additionally, North Korean troops are reportedly being deployed again by Russia.

DeepState analysts clarified that they did not make these specific announcements, as map updates are often confused with statements directly from the …


Ukrainian opposition leaders reject elections amid war and strained U.S. relations

In response to U.S. media reports about discussions between American officials and teams of Ukrainian opposition politicians such as Petro Poroshenko and Yulia Tymoshenko regarding possible elections in Ukraine, both leaders have dismissed the idea. "Our team has always been categorically against holding elections during the war and continues to adhere to this position," Poroshenko stated.

Petro Poroshenko, who served as Ukraine's president from 2014 to 2019, emphasized that elections could …