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€$800 billion arm to protect European and it  NATO members.
https://youtu.be/NYQ4vRgEnW4?si=Qbav_alg5Df68RUw

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia: Ukraine will present the US on Tuesday (Mar 11) plan for a partial ceasefire with Russia, hoping to restore support from Trump. Ukraine hitting back with deadly overnight attack on Moscow & across Russia, 330 drones by Ukraine. Ukrainian & US officials will meet in Saudi port city of Jeddah. Zelenskyy, was in Jeddah on Monday to meet Saudi rulers but left the talks to three top aides. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will joined in Jeddah with national security advisor Mike Waltz, said aid suspension was "something he hope we can resolve" in talks. 

On eve of Saudi talks, Ukraine carried out what Moscow described a "massive" attack with 337 drones shot down across the Russia, including 91 around Russian capital. At least 1-person was killed, 3 others injured, according to governor of the Moscow region. Zelenskyy proposal for a ceasefire in the sky and ceasefire at sea," a Ukrainian official told AFP on Monday, These are the ceasefire options that are easy to install and to monitor, and it's possible to start with them.

A immediate 30-day ceasefire with Russia proposed by US, after a day of US-Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he present offer to Russia & "the ball is in their court" .Ukraine's President Volodomyr Zelensky said it was now up to US to convince Russia to agree to "positive" proposal. Talks in Jeddah were first official meeting between the two countries since extraordinary clash between ZelenskyPresident Donald Trump in Oval Office. 

1. A joint statement, US said it would immediately restart intelligence sharing and security assistance to Ukraine, Washington suspended after unprecedented meeting. "Both delegations agreed to name their negotiating teams and immediately begin negotiations toward an enduring peace provides for Ukraine's long-term security," US-Ukraine statement said. Rubio told a press conference in Jeddah late on Tuesday that he hoped Russia would accept proposal. Ukraine was "ready to stop shooting & start talking," he said, & if Russia rejected the offer "then we'll unfortunately know what the impediment is to peace here". presents BBC News
   

(12-03-2025, 06:02 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: [ -> ]A immediate 30-day ceasefire with Russia proposed by US, after a day of US-Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he present offer to Russia & "the ball is in their court" .Ukraine's President Volodomyr Zelensky said it was now up to US to convince Russia to agree to "positive" proposal. Talks in Jeddah were first official meeting between the two countries since extraordinary clash between ZelenskyPresident Donald Trump in Oval Office. 

1. A joint statement, US said it would immediately restart intelligence sharing and security assistance to Ukraine, Washington suspended after unprecedented meeting. "Both delegations agreed to name their negotiating teams and immediately begin negotiations toward an enduring peace provides for Ukraine's long-term security," US-Ukraine statement said. Rubio told a press conference in Jeddah late on Tuesday that he hoped Russia would accept proposal. Ukraine was "ready to stop shooting & start talking," he said, & if Russia rejected the offer "then we'll unfortunately know what the impediment is to peace here". presents BBC New
   

Russia-Ukraine war live: Moscow ‘studying’ 30-day truce plan statements and US agreed resuming military aid & also intelligence sharing with Ukraine, U.S. was ready to support ceasefire proposal.
Ukraine has agreed to a U.S. proposal a 30-day ceasefire with Russia after high-level talks in Saudi Arabia.

Kremlin says Russia is “studying” the statements following the talks in Jeddah, adds it is waiting for a briefing from US on the proposal that calls for a halt to all the fighting on land, sea & in air. As Russian missile attack on the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih has killed a 47-year-old woman and wounded at least nine other people, local officials say.

Israel keeps team in Doha for talks, denies US pushing 60-day truce for 10 hostages. Trump calls Chuck Schumer a 'Palestinian,' drawing condemnation from Jewish, Muslim groups * Administration drops plan to name Israel critic to key intelligence post.

Lebanon says fifth soldier returned by Israel. The
Lebanese army says it has received a soldier who had been detained by Israel on Sunday, soldier it does not name, was transferred to Lebanon by the Red Cross, has been taken to hospital, soldier is last of 5 Lebanese troops Israel said would release a “gesture to Lebanese president.

(12-03-2025, 08:17 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: [ -> ]Russia-Ukraine war live: Moscow ‘studying’ 30-day truce plan statements and US agreed resuming military aid & also intelligence sharing with Ukraine, U.S. was ready to support ceasefire proposal.
Ukraine has agreed to a U.S. proposal a 30-day ceasefire with Russia after high-level talks in Saudi Arabia.

Kremlin says Russia is “studying” the statements following the talks in Jeddah, adds it is waiting for a briefing from US on the proposal that calls for a halt to all the fighting on land, sea & in air. As Russian missile attack on the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih has killed a 47-year-old woman and wounded at least nine other people, local officials say.

Russian President Putin visited Kursk on March 12, and urged forces to ‘liberate’ the region in “shortest possible time’. His (Putin’s) visit to Kursk was the first since Ukraine launched its shock counter-offensive last August.
https://youtu.be/NuD6y6Or0Qw?si=XsvtOzSw0YzlOLKj

(14-03-2023, 08:40 AM)keys Wrote: [ -> ]The Narrative was to force a negotiation but now they have to destroy Ukraine

bec Ukraine will never forgive what Russia did and as long they can fight , they will fight till they no longer can

Crimea Under Fire: Rising Ukrainian drone strikes at Belbek, Saki airfields, Sevastopol. Growing panic among Russian forces and civilians on the peninsula. Evacuation plans and fears of a Ukrainian land operation. Escalation of Conflict & Implications for Russia

Strategic importance of Crimea for Russian naval power in the Black Sea. This Loss of bases like Sevastopol and Saky undermining Russia’s regional dominance. Is Potentially severe impact on Russia’s global naval posture and internal politics. It Tactical & Psychological Impact
Drone attacks, sabotage operations fueling mass departures of Russians

 It Still a Major blow to the morale of Russian.
https://youtu.be/ixwj5QQuwOQ?si=OolcMjajOyWsVx3o

Ukraine staged major drone strikes on Russian capital Moscow soon after accusing Vladimir Putin of seeking to thwart Donald Trump's ceasefire demand.

A major oil refinery just 55 miles from the Kremlin dictator’s £1 billion clifftop palace on the Black Sea was also hit in a strike triggering ten explosions followed by a massive inferno.

(10-03-2025, 11:44 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: [ -> ]€$800 billion arm to protect European and it  NATO members.
https://youtu.be/NYQ4vRgEnW4?si=Qbav_alg5Df68RUw

Ukraine Ministry of Defence says it plan to buy 4.5 million first-person view drones in 2025, triple last year’s amount.

(10-03-2025, 10:52 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: [ -> ]Russia-Ukraine war live: Zelenskyy says ‘committed’ to US / Saudi talks. A team including chief of staff & top ministers will take part in the talks with a US delegation led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile

Ukraine announced plans to buy about 4.5mil personal view (FPV) drones, one of the most inexpensive potent weapons in its war effort against Russia.

Ukraine’s Defence Ministry will allocate equivalent more $2.6bn for purchase. Small & cheap, FPV drones controlled by pilots often can crash into targets laden with explosives. a NATO said FPV drones cost less than $1,000 already destroyed two-thirds of Russian tanks worth millions.

War update, Ukraine, Russia, War, Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump, Ceasefire, Peace Talks, while Ukraine withdrawn..
from Kursk Oblast.

Ukraine war latest: Russia needs war, Zelensky says in response to Putin's preconditions for ceasefire
https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-64/

(14-03-2025, 11:00 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: [ -> ]War update, Ukraine, Russia, War, Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump, Ceasefire, Peace Talks, while Ukraine withdrawn..
from Kursk Oblast.

Ukraine war latest: Russia needs war, Zelensky says in response to Putin's preconditions for ceasefire
https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-64/

Key developments on March 13:
'Russia needs war,' Zelensky says in response to Putin's preconditions for ceasefire. Putin claims to retake Sudzha first.

Ukraine hasn' confirmed Ukrainian drones strike covert UAV plant in western Russia, sources claim. Trump says Russian President Vladimir Putin's remarks about a 30-day ceasefire indicate he is preparing a rejection U.S. proposal, 
Zelensky said during his evening address on March 13. "Putin is afraid to say directly to (U.S.) President (Donald) Trump he wants to continue this war, that he wants to kill Ukrainians. That's why they in Moscow demand such preconditions for a ceasefire that will make it impossible or will (postpone it) as long as possible," Zelensky said.
Kyiv agreed to a temporary truce proposed by Washington during talks in Jeddah on March 11, provided Russia did as well. Days after, on March 13, Putin said he was ready to agree to the proposal but demands guarantees that Kyiv will not mobilize or train troops, nor receive military aid during it.

Zelensky described Putin's as "Russian manipulations."
"Now we heard very predictable, manipulative words from Putin in response to the idea of silence at the front — he is in fact preparing to reject it as of now," Zelensky said. In his response during a press conference on March 13, Putin mentioned situation on the battlefield, claiming a ceasefire would be beneficial to Ukraine now as Russia is advancing along the front line. He also raised the question of who would control the temporary truce along the more than 2,000-kilometer front line. The American side is ready to organize the oversight and verification of the temporary ceasefire, according to Zelensky. He also argued that a truce would make it possible to address all security issues and "put a plan to end the war on the table." "We do not set conditions that complicate anything. Russia does that," Zelensky said. "They need a war." Zelensky called for pressure on Putin by imposing sanctions on Russia. Previously, Trump warned that Moscow could face "devastating" financial consequences if it chooses to continue its all-out war against Ukraine. Trump said on March 13 that Putin's statement regarding the 30-day ceasefire was "very promising" but "wasn’t complete," adding he is willing to meet with the Russian president.

While John Bolton on how Putin plays Trump and why separating Russia from China is ‘almost impossible’ Russia claims to retake Sudzha; Ukraine hasn't confirmed Russian forces have retaken Sudzha, a key stronghold of Ukrainian troops in Russia's Kursk Oblast, the Russian Defense Ministry claimed on March 13. The Kyiv Independent could not immediately verify the claim. As of late March 12, the Ukrainian military confirmed battles in the Sudzha area. Ukrainian troops captured Sudzha, a town with a pre-war population of 6,000 some 10 kilometers (6 miles) from Ukraine's border, at the start of the Kursk incursion in August 2024. Military analysts from the DeepState monitoring group and the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) think tank have also reported that Russia has partially or fully seized Sudzha, as Ukraine is allegedly withdrawing from the town.

Russia's Defense Ministry published a video of the ruined Sudzha after its reported recapture. The Kyiv Independent could not immediately verify the footage's veracity. "The Russian military almost entirely destroyed Sudzha with airstrikes," said Andrii Kovalenko, an official at Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council. "The town and its surroundings were destroyed, and few civilian buildings survived." The news comes at the heels of a rapid Russian advance in the border region that seemed to have greatly diminished the Ukrainian salient. Valery Gerasimov, the chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, said on March 12 that Russia has retaken more than 86% of the territory in Kursk Oblast captured by Kyiv in mid-2024.

The Russian Defense Ministry also reported capturing the settlements of Melovoi and Podol as of March 13. Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi acknowledged the "difficult situation" in the region but said that Ukraine will hold the defenses "as long as reasonable and necessary." Kyiv sees no surprises as Russia signals its rejection of US-backed ceasefire proposal. Ukrainian drones strike covert UAV plant in western Russia, sources claim Ukrainian military intelligence (HUR) drones attacked camouflaged drone production facility in Russia's Kaluga Oblast late on March 12, HUR sources confirmed to the Kyiv Independent. Drone production lines were located on the grounds of an aerated concrete plant in the village of Obukhovo in Kaluga Oblast's Dzerzhinsky district, one of the sources claimed.

The statement comes after Kaluga Oblast Governor Vladislav Shapsha said that 25 drones were downed over the region overnight, with drone wreckage setting fire to an unspecified industrial facility in Dzerzhinsky district. One employee suffered minor injuries, and the fire has been extinguished, according to Shapsha.
Locals reported powerful explosions and a fire at the plant on social media. 

Drone debris also damaged a cell tower and a power line in the Khvastovichsky district, the southernmost part of Kaluga Oblast, Shapsha said. Russian air defenses downed 77 drones overnight, including 30 over Bryansk Oblast, six over Kursk and Voronezh oblasts each, and five over Rostov and Belgorod oblasts each, the Russian Defense Ministry claimed. An unspecified infrastructure facility was also damaged on the evening of March 12 in Voronezh Oblast, a region bordering Ukraine's Luhansk Oblast, Governor Alexander Gusev said on his Telegram channel. The targeted facility was part of the region's gas infrastructure, the Baza Telegram channel reported, citing residents.

The Kyiv Independent could not verify the claims.

(03-03-2025, 08:16 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: [ -> ]Parties in talks to form Germany's new govt are considering quickly setting up two special funds potentially worth hundreds of billions of euros, one for defence & a 2nd for infrastructure, three people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. Ever more clear Europe urgently needs a plan to ensure undisrupted support for Ukraine," said Minna Kuusisto, chief analyst of global macro & geopolitics at Danske Bank, adding the risk is growing the U.S. might completely cut off aid to Ukraine.

"We argue arming Ukraine is by far cheapest option for Europe," Trump floated a 25% "reciprocal" tariff on Europe cars& other goods. U.S. dollar index - which measures the currency against euro, sterling, yen, Canadian dollar & two other major rivals - eased 0.25% to 107.03.

Putin visited western Russian region of Kursk for first time since Ukrainian forces seized some territory in Russia region. Appearing on Wednesday (March 12) on Russian state tv dressed in a military uniform, Putin visited a control center in Kursk region used by Russian troops. "Indeed Ukraine finally in it  shortest possible time has withdrawn, it finally allowing (soldiers) Ukraine enemy to entrenched in their territory in Kursk
region and still can conduct their more defensive actions some where on more  defence frontline in Ukraine.
https://youtube.com/shorts/mj2-pbD9afM?s...DB2CuIKPfg

Putin response to peace plan ‘not good enough’, says UK, as international militaries prepare to meet in London – as it happened.

Closing summary:
It is approaching 6pm in Kyiv and 7pm in Moscow. This blog will be closing shortly but you can find the Guardian’s latest Russia-Ukraine coverage here.

Here is a summary of the key headlines from today:

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday he had urged Kyiv’s western allies to give “a clear position” on security guarantees including about a potential foreign troop contingent on Ukrainian soil with a US backstop. His comments came after UK prime minister Keir Starmer held a virtual call with other European leaders and allies, including Zelenskyy, where Starmer said a “coalition of the willing” would help secure Ukraine “on the land, at sea and in the sky” in the event of a peace deal with Russia.

Starmer called for the “guns to fall silent in Ukraine” as he said military powers will meet next week as plans to secure a peace deal move to an “operational phase”. The UK prime minister said Vladimir Putin’s “yes, but” approach to a proposed ceasefire was not good enough, and the Russian president would have to negotiate “sooner or later”. Starmer also condemned Russia’s “barbaric attacks on Ukraine”.

Starmer accused Putin of trying to delay peace, and said it must become a reality after more than 3-years of war. UK PM was speaking at a press conference in Downing Street after a virtual meeting of “coalition of the willing”. The meeting was addressed by Starmer, Zelenskyy, the French president, Emmanuel Macron and the Nato secretary general, Mark Rutte.

Coalition of the willing’ vows Ukraine protection: Western nations will draw up plans to help secure Ukraine “on land, sea, & on sky” in the event of a peace deal. Russian forces retake some control of two settlements in Russia’s Kursk region as military advances continue against invading Ukrainian troops. Russia and Ukraine have traded heavy aerial blows with both sides reporting more than 100 enemy drones over their respective territories. 
Zelenskyy says Russia wants ‘stronger position’ b4 truce. He is saying Russia wants to achieve a “stronger position” militarily b4 committing to any ceasefire in the war in Ukraine. Russia earlier this week did not immediately agree to a 30-day ceasefire proposed by US as Putin raised questions about the initiative.

“They want a stronger position b4 the ceasefire,” Zelenskyy told reporters in Kyiv. “I think delaying of process, exactly be'cos of what I said. Putin want to improve situation on the battlefield.”
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/...e-on-kursk

(16-03-2025, 12:42 AM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: [ -> ]Coalition of the willing’ vows Ukraine protection: Western nations will draw up plans to help secure Ukraine “on land, sea, & on sky” in the event of a peace deal. Russian forces retake some control of two settlements in Russia’s Kursk region as military advances continue against invading Ukrainian troops. Russia and Ukraine have traded heavy aerial blows with both sides reporting more than 100 enemy drones over their respective territories. 
Zelenskyy says Russia wants ‘stronger position’ b4 truce. He is saying Russia wants to achieve a “stronger position” militarily b4 committing to any ceasefire in the war in Ukraine. Russia earlier this week did not immediately agree to a 30-day ceasefire proposed by US as Putin raised questions about the initiative.

“They want a stronger position b4 the ceasefire,” Zelenskyy told reporters in Kyiv. “I think delaying of process, exactly be'cos of what I said. Putin want to improve situation on the battlefield.”
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/...e-on-kursk

Russia-Ukraine war: 3 years on – at what cost?
When Russian forces invaded Ukraine, in a multipronged offensive from Russia, Belarus and Russian-held Crimea, the war was supposed to be over quickly, with the toppling of the government in Kyiv. But it has dragged on for years.

(16-03-2025, 12:45 AM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: [ -> ]Russia-Ukraine war: 3 years on – at what cost?
When Russian forces invaded Ukraine, in a multipronged offensive from Russia, Belarus and Russian-held Crimea, the war was supposed to be over quickly, with the toppling of the government in Kyiv. But it has dragged on for years.

Look who is happy..

Some.It wrong is de his big brain.

In American English, the word "license". Trump sao sao just by his word & action gave a license to kill from his king. He gave to Putin, a license, he can do more killing. Both are sick old man. Since Trump is almost been kill. His brain now something 'some.think.wrong (for hokkien word?)'

(17-03-2025, 11:06 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: [ -> ]Look who is happy..

Some.It wrong is de his big brain.

In American English, the word "license". Trump sao sao just by his word & action gave a license to kill from his king. He gave to Putin, a license, he can do more killing. Both are sick old man. Since Trump is almost been kill. His brain now something 'some.think.wrong (for hokkien word?)'

Donald (duck) says he and Vladimir Putin will discuss "land", "power plants" and "dividing up certain assets" 

Both holding Ukraine peace talks. Big ?.
Moscow confirms a call between  US and Russian leaders is being planned but 
who drawn on what they want. 

What is half yours?. The other half is my.  

(17-03-2025, 11:16 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: [ -> ]Donald (duck) says he and Vladimir Putin will discuss "land", "power plants" and "dividing up certain assets" 

Both holding Ukraine peace talks. Big ?.
Moscow confirms a call between  US and Russian leaders is being planned but 
who drawn on what they want. 

What is half yours?. The other half is my.  

1) Meanwhile, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says Russia doesn't really want peace, as talks about Ukraine take place in Brussels.


2) Overnight, Ukrainian continue fire more drones missiles into Russia,
attacks continued by Ukraine says Russia is still trying to size more land & try to invade Sumy region of northern Ukraine. Sumy is close to next Kursk region of Russia. The Russian are trying size land - correspondent Jonathan Beale spoke to Ukrainian troops about their "catastrophic" hero to withdrawal.

(10-03-2025, 11:44 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: [ -> ]€$800 billion arm to protect European and it  NATO members.
https://youtu.be/NYQ4vRgEnW4?si=Qbav_alg5Df68RUw

Frontline breaking new: Ukraine’s attack 1,400km drone strike on Russia’s Ufa oil refinery proves no target is safe (west) or (east) all also can Urals

(17-03-2025, 11:44 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: [ -> ]Frontline breaking new: Ukraine’s attack 1,400km drone strike on Russia’s Ufa oil refinery proves no target is safe (west) or (east) all also can Urals

Latest from Ukraine folks....
https://euromaidanpress.com/2025/03/17/f...-of-urals/

Ukraine’s Long-Range Drone Passes 3,000 km Test. Zelensky disclosed missile strikes Long Neptune were effective: “We need to produce more missiles, more drones.” Mar. 18, 2025. 
Presdent Volodymyr Zelensky speaks during a joint press conference with the President of European Investment Bank (EIB) in Kyiv amid Russian invasion of Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky announced. In evening address on March 17. Saying: “I held a Staff meeting, there were several key issues, most important is drones. We need all types of drones. A very good news—our drone has passed 3,000 km test.”

(18-03-2025, 08:52 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: [ -> ]Ukraine’s Long-Range Drone Passes 3,000 km Test. Zelensky disclosed missile strikes Long Neptune were effective: “We need to produce more missiles, more drones.” Mar. 18, 2025. 
Presdent Volodymyr Zelensky speaks during a joint press conference with the President of European Investment Bank (EIB) in Kyiv amid Russian invasion of Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky announced. In evening address on March 17. Saying: “I held a Staff meeting, there were several key issues, most important is drones. We need all types of drones. A very good news—our drone has passed 3,000 km test.”

As Kyiv Post sought further details: The Defense Ministry, Neptune manufacturer Ukroboronprom, both declined to comment, citing state the Deputy Defense Minister Lt. Gen. Ivan Havrylyuk confirmed military scientists had begun work on a new modification, dubbed “Long Neptune.” He told Army inform the missile’s specifications and progress remain classified.

Kyiv Post sought Deputy Defense Minister Lt. Gen. Ivan Havrylyuk to confirmed. But military scientists had begun to work in progress on the new modification, dubbed “Long Neptune.” 
The missile’s specifications and progress remain classified.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/49096

Ukraine forces not completely pushed out of Russia's Kursk

A US think tank, the Institute for the Study of War, says Russian forces have continued offensive operations in the western Russian region of Kursk, but have not completely pushed Ukrainian forces out of the area. The think tank also says Moscow is likely preparing to intensify a narrative & accuses Ukrainian forces of war crimes in Kursk.

It notes Russian authorities announced conviction of two Ukrainian soldiers for alleged "terrorism" & "war crimes" in Kursk on Friday. Institute analyzes that Moscow is apparently aiming to spoil or delay straightforward discussions about the 30-day ceasefire that US President Donald Trump has proposed.

Russia's defense ministry has released footage that says was taken in the city of Sudzha in Kursk, has said its troops recaptured city from Ukrainian military. They shared the footage on social media on Saturday, saying it shows situation in Sudzha after it was freed.

Ukraine's air force wrote on social media on Sunday. Russian forces launched attacks on eastern & northern parts of the country from Saturday to Sunday.
The State Emergency Service of Ukraine said Russian strikes on city of Izyum in Kharkiv region left one person dead & 3 others injured, with houses damaged.
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250316_17/

(26-03-2023, 06:50 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: [ -> ]Russian selling their properties in Crimea and evacuating their families...

https://youtu.be/r1EpPWmJN5A

Is Singaporean learning from Crimea?. Run first...