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Russian sources told Reuters that the Kremlin leader is unlikely to accept the US proposal for a 30-day truce in Ukraine.
"It is difficult for Putin to agree to this in its current form," one source said.
“We are seeking to ensure the long-term security of Ukraine. What’s the point of wasting time on a ceasefire and a negotiated end to the war, only to see it flare up again in three, four, or six years? We are not interested in that,” US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Sky News.
🛰 Satellites can monitor the ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, says US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
He noted that there are many “eyes” both on the ground and in the sky, including commercial satellites, making it difficult to conceal drone, missile, or artillery strikes.
The defense ministers of five countries met in Paris on Wednesday, pledging concrete steps to strengthen European defense and provide security guarantees to Ukraine.
The defense chiefs of the UK, France, Germany, Italy, and Poland—Gilly, Lecornu, Pistorius, Crosetto, and Kosiniak-Kamysh—gathered for the talks.
The European Parliament has voted in favor of a resolution supporting Ukraine.
The resolution welcomes the proposal for a 30-day ceasefire and expresses hope that Russia will agree to halt all attacks on Ukraine’s civilian population and infrastructure.
Key provisions of the resolution:
• With the shift in the US position, the EU is now Ukraine’s main strategic ally and should remain its largest donor.
• The EU and its member states must significantly increase military assistance to support Ukraine’s right to self-defense.
• Ukraine should have the right to reject any agreements that could weaken its long-term security.
• Negotiations on Ukraine’s EU accession should be accelerated.
• The EU must prepare for Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction with new funding.
• Frozen Russian assets should be confiscated and used for Ukraine’s defense and reconstruction.
• The EU should implement more effective sanctions against Russia.
Zelenskyy held a press conference after talks with the U.S. in Saudi Arabia. Key points:
▫️Ukraine’s military command in Russia’s Kursk region aims to save as many soldiers' lives as possible.
▫️Ukraine agreed to the U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire to avoid being portrayed as unwilling to seek peace.
▫️Ukraine will never recognize occupied territories as Russian—this remains the main red line.
▫️Elections will take place after the war ends and martial law is lifted; they will not be postponed.
▫️Security guarantees for Ukraine during a potential pause in the war were discussed with the U.S., but details will be addressed later.
▫️If Russia rejects the proposals made in Saudi Arabia, the U.S. will take "strong steps."
"I don’t know the details yet, but we are talking about sanctions and strengthening Ukraine," Zelenskyy said.
▫️Ukraine is ready to sign a framework agreement with the U.S. on rare earth metals.
"There are no behind-the-scenes deals. We are ready," he added.
The captain of the ship that rammed a U.S. Army tanker in the North Sea was Russian, Sky News reported.
The owner of the container ship Solong, which collided with a tanker carrying fuel for a U.S. air base, said the captain and part of the crew were Russian, while the rest were Filipino.
British police arrested the captain on suspicion of manslaughter after one sailor died in the collision.
The accident, which occurred on March 10, caused fires on both ships and a major fuel spill.
The incident is part of a series of maritime accidents involving Russians that have damaged NATO infrastructure. https://t.me/United24media/29865
The Canadian company Roshel has delivered 1,700 armored vehicles to Ukraine since 2022, company director Roman Shimonov said in an interview with CBS 24.
He noted that around 200 were funded by the Canadian government, while the remaining 90% were financed by the US, Europe, and Ukraine.