Moscow denies strike on Jewish pilgrimage site of Uman
"I want to underscore that the Russian armed forces do not strike civilian targets as part of the special military operation," Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov says.
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US intel shows Putin misled by advisers on Ukraine
The White House says the Russian president is not fully aware of military using and losing conscripts in Ukraine, or the extent to which the Russian economy is being damaged by economic sanctions imposed by the West. UN says the number of Ukrainian refugees exceeds its worst-case estimate.
Despite pledge to scale back, Russia hits near Kyiv, other city
Shelling further tempers optimism about possible progress in talks aimed at ending the war. Belgium, the Netherlands and Ireland join as countries continue to expel Moscow's envoys.
Progress reported in peace talks as Russia announces 'scaling back' of activities
Even as negotiators from the two sides assembled in Istanbul, Russian President Vladimir Putin's forces hit an oil depot in western Ukraine late Monday
IAEA warns war putting Ukraine's nuclear power plants in 'unprecedented danger'
US defense official: Moscow concentrating military effort on Russian-speaking Donbas, de-emphasizing efforts in Kyiv region. Biden proposes $6.9 billion budget to help Ukraine fend off Russia's invasion and support NATO members.
Russia denies report Roman Abramovich was poisoned during talks in Kyiv
Wall Street Journal and investigative outlet Bellingcat say that following a ceasefire talks session earlier in March, Chelsea owner and two other members of the delegation showed symptoms consistent with poisoning. Ukraine downplays report.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready to discuss neutral status, slams Western cowardice
Russia is seeking to split Ukraine in two, similar to North and South Korea, says the head of Ukrainian military intelligence. Meanwhile, Ukraine's economy minister says the war has thus far cost the country $564.9 billion in terms of damage to infrastructure, lost economic growth and other factors.
Dozens of Ukrainian Jews land in Israel, 'thankful for being saved'
Fifty new immigrants arrive in Israel on Saturday as part of an initiative spearheaded by Dr. Miriam Adelson, who sent her private plane to bring the Jewish refugees to Israel.
Slovakia parliament condemns deportation of Jews in WWII
Slovak authorities paid Nazi Germany for each Jewish citizen who was transported. "We express sorrow over the tragedy imposed on innocent victims,” the resolution approved by Parliament says.
US announces $100M in civilian security aid to Ukraine
Ukraine says Russian forces targeting country's fuel and food depots. Cryptocurrency donations provide flow of war-related assistance for Kyiv. Israel's Justice Ministry assigns 50 IDF reservists to aid in the Aliyah and Integration Ministry in accepting Ukrainian immigrants fleeing the war.