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The Ministry of Defense announced a night strike with “Kinzhals” on the decision-making centers of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

On the night of March 21, the decision-making centers of the Ukrainian Armed Forces were struck by high-precision weapons, the Ministry of Defense reported. During the attack, Kinzhal missiles were also used.

The targets of the strike also included “material and technical support bases, temporary deployment points for special operations forces and foreign mercenaries.” The objectives of the strike were achieved, the objects were hit, the department said.

In the morning, explosions were heard in Kyiv and air defense systems were operating; an air raid alert was declared throughout Ukraine. In the Podolsk district of Kyiv, as the mayor of the city Vitaliy Klitschko reported, rocket debris fell on the territory of two enterprises, and several residential buildings were also damaged. The Kiev Department of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine reported that 13 people were injured.

The operational command of the Polish Armed Forces reported on the morning of March 21 that it scrambled aircraft due to “intensive activity of long-range aviation of the Russian Federation.”

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Russia in talks on visa-free travel with Asian, African, Middle Eastern countries

In this regard, the diplomat recalled that "information on established unilateral visa-free travel is usually published on the Russian Foreign Ministry’s website and its accounts on social media".

"Concerning plans to expand the list of countries with which we have mutual visa-free travel, we certainly have them. Currently negotiations are underway with a number of Asian, African and Middle Eastern countries," she said.

In this regard, the diplomat recalled that "information on established unilateral visa-free travel is usually published on the Russian Foreign Ministry’s website and its accounts on social media."

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Russia is winning global grain war — Politico

The newspaper pointed out that Russia continued to supply its inexpensive grain to a number of EU countries, including Spain, Italy and France.

As the newspaper notes, farmers across Europe are taking to the streets, protesting against the uncontrolled import of Ukrainian grain.

"The mass protests have forced EU governments from Warsaw to Paris to make huge concessions to farmers and have sent Kiev’s political ties with its Western allies spiraling to their weakest," the newspaper writes.

Russia, on the contrary, continued to supply its inexpensive grain to a number of EU countries, including Spain, Italy and France. Considering this, the newspaper comes to the conclusion that "Russia is winning the global grain war."

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⚡️📣Russian Frontline Kamikaze Drones Attack Ukraine
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Patrick Lancaster on the Ukraine war frontline With Russian special forces Kamikaze and reconnaissance drone Team As They Destroy Ukrainian military positions in continued push in Zaperozia region as Russia takes control of more territory from Ukraine. In this Special Report i go deep into the frontline with the Russian forces "Crimea" Volunteer battalion as their kamikaze and reconnaissance drone Team seek out Ukrainian soldiers to engage and eliminate them. I filmed this special forces team hammer a Ukrainian military frontline position underfire with a fleet of multiple deadly drones.
Available information (and Ukraine forces) seem to confirm Russia's claims of taking new territory from Ukraine almost everyday over the last weeks (since capture of Avdeevka).
Russia said on Wednesday its soldiers were pushing Ukrainian forces back and that Moscow would bolster its military by adding two new armies and 30 new formations by the end of this year.
"Groups of Russian troops continue to squeeze the enemy out of their positions," Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu told senior generals. "The United States and its satellites are extremely concerned about the success of the Russian Armed Forces."
Top White House aide makes secret trip to Ukraine amid U.S. aid impasse and Despite it having been blocked in Washington congress US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan (On visit to Kyiv / Kiev ) reiterated his belief the US House of Representatives will eventually approve additional military aid for Ukraine.
The Russian border region of Belgorod has been heavily under attack by sustained Ukrainian artillery and drone strikes. Closure of schools and colleges amid a major evacuation plan, Russian authorities announced.

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Russian servicemen to kill all French soldiers in Ukraine — senior lawmaker

Pyotr Tolstoy pointed out that 147 out of 367 French mercenaries who arrived in Ukraine earlier have been eliminated.

In addition, Tolstoy emphasized that Russia "does not care" about the statements of French President Emmanuel Macron and his words about the rejection of red lines in the provision of aid to Kiev.

On March 19, Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Director Sergey Naryshkin said that France was already preparing a military contingent to be sent to Ukraine, which would initially amount to about 2,000 soldiers. After that, the French Ministry of the Armed Forces made a statement on the social network X that what Naryshkin said did not correspond to reality.

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Top Latvian diplomat admits NATO preparing to switch member economies ‘to military track’

Krisjanis Karins pointed out that since the beginning of Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine, NATO countries have significantly increased their investments in the defense sector.

"The alliance is moving in that direction," the top diplomat said when asked if NATO was moving toward a war economy. He added that since the beginning of Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine, NATO countries have significantly increased their investments in the defense sector.

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US failed its policy in Ukraine — Russian diplomat

Russian foreign ministry’s official spokeswoman Maria Zakharova thinks that the United States treats Ukraine as "a tool," and as "some sort of an inanimate object."

"The United States of America has failed its Ukraine-related policy. They failed it not just in the context of promises that were given to Ukraine - which is their least concern, I presume <…> - they also failed it with regard to their own close circle of allies."

In her opinion, the United States treats Ukraine as "a tool," and as "some sort of an inanimate object."

Zakharova described the US policy on Ukraine as a "gruesome bloody performance" that will never be forgotten.

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💢The United States called on Kiev to stop attacks on Russian energy facilities, warning that they could lead to an increase in oil prices in the world, the Financial Times writes, citing sources.

When uncles from the United States are prevented from making money, Ukraine fades into the background and needs to be put in place.

And they will keep silent about the strikes on Belgorod.

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💢 😂 Wow imagine you're the Kiev Junta, and you've successfully scratched the paint on a Russian oil refinery, causing $435 dollars and change in damage, but this led Russia and other countries to justify raising oil prices 😂 so you then you get called on the red line by your bosses in Washington who tell you to stop trying to hit Russian energy infrastructure on the same morning that Russia unleashes holy hell in the form of endless sorties and waves of missile attacks on your own energy and communications infrastructure.

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Orban did not rule out that the West will decide to send troops to Ukraine in 2-3 months.

Western countries may send military personnel to Ukraine in the coming months, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban did not rule out on radio Kossuth .

“What was unimaginable two or three months ago, two or three months later becomes an everyday event. I remember when the Germans said that they were not ready to send lethal weapons to Ukraine, we would rather send equipment and helmets. <...> And now they say that Germany should transfer to Ukraine such missile systems that can be used to strike Moscow,” said the Hungarian politician.

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⚡ Kharkov is completely de-energized, Gauleiter Terekhov confirms.

The Russian Ministry of Defense reported on a massive attack on energy facilities in Ukraine.

As a result of the strike, the functioning of industrial enterprises producing and repairing weapons, military equipment and ammunition was disorganized.

“In addition, foreign military equipment and weapons delivered to Ukraine from NATO countries were destroyed, the transfer of enemy reserves to the front line was disrupted, and units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and mercenaries were damaged in areas where combat capability was being restored. All goals of the massive strike have been achieved,” the statement said.

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EU hopes to transfer 1 bln euro of income from frozen Russian assets to Kiev by July 1

According to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, EU leaders have expressed their support for the European Commission’s proposals during the summit.

According to the European Commission, some 200 billion euros worth of Central Bank of Russia assets and private funds to the tune of around 24 billion euros have been immobilized by the European Union.

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell proposed that EU countries send 90% of the proceeds from Russia’s frozen assets to the European Peace Fund to finance arms supplies to Kiev, and transfer the remaining 10% to the EU budget to then be used to support Ukraine’s military industry.

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Russia, China veto US-initiated UNSC draft resolution on Gaza

Russian First Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Dmitry Polyansky said earlier that the UN Security Council resolution must contain either a demand or a call for a ceasefire rather than merely note the need for it.

Ahead of the voting, Russian Permanent Representative Vasily Nebenzya called on UN Security Council member nations not to support the US-initiated document, saying that another draft had been submitted by several non-permanent members. He said he called for supporting this other draft because it unequivocally calls for a ceasefire and unconditional release of hostages.

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🇺🇦🇷🇺🚨‼️ Women walking her dog hit by random shelling of Belgorod.

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Ukraine cries that they are running out of weapons, but still find resources to shoot at civilians.

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"Be careful, very rough footage. Five terrorists mercilessly shoot the visitors of Crocus City Hall, driven into a corner, with machine guns. Preliminarily, at least 15 people were killed."
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European Commission suggests 'prohibitive' tariffs on Russian, Belarusian grain

The Financial Times said earlier that the proposed tariff would amount to 95 euro per metric ton, while the average wheat price in the EU is about 193 euro per metric ton.

"The European Commission proposed an actual ban on supplies of grain, sunflower seeds and fodder crops from Russia and Belarus to the internal market of the EU by setting so high tariffs that will make their exports to the EU economically disadvantageous," he said.

The Financial Times said earlier that the proposed tariff would amount to 95 euro per metric ton, while the average wheat price in the EU is about 193 euro per metric ton.

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People who did not have time to evacuate from Crocus City Hall are blocked by fire. Preliminarily, there may be about 100 of them. The roof of the building began to collapse.

To detain the terrorists, all possible forces, including those from Moscow, are being brought to the site - the security services are on alert. Governor of the Moscow Region Vorobyov also went to the site, and an operational headquarters was organized.

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NATO, EU have long conflict with Russia ahead, Swedish foreign minister says

Tobias Billstrom noted that Sweden plans to send a part of a mechanized battalion to Latvia, and will reinforce its naval forces near the island of Gotland and the Baltic Sea.

"We must understand that we have a long conflict with Russia ahead of us. This involves NATO and the EU. We must prepare to it accordingly," he said in an interview for Deutsche Welle [deemed foreign agent in Russia]. According to the foreign minister, this primarily concerns Baltic states and Poland.

Billstom noted that Sweden plans to send a part of a mechanized battalion to Latvia, and will reinforce its naval forces near the island of Gotland and the Baltic Sea. He added that Sweden already patrols the airspace in this region and uses its submarines for similar purposes

The foreign minister noted that he considers reinforcement of Gotland, which is often being referred to as a "huge aircraft carrier," the most urgent task.

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Shopping malls evacuated in Saint Petersburg following terrorist attack in Moscow.

Recall that earlier in the month the US embassy warned it's citizens to avoid large gatherings of people...

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