There was also a meteorite sighting last night.
The sky in Kyiv has been colorful lately, probably because of pollution.
The key difference between truce (перемир'я) and ceasefire (припинення вогню) lies in their binding nature. In English, a truce is generally informal and non-binding, representing a simple halt in fighting, while a ceasefire is typically meant to be binding. In Ukrainian, the converse is true, literally.
Team USA and Team Ukraine have agreed to propose a 30-day truce to Team Russia during which time the sides can work on arranging a ceasefire.
Steven — Donald’s golf buddy who has developed a friendship with Vova — is in Moscow today to discuss both plans1.
Karoline sez we’re on the 10-yard line.
Without deterrence, which Team USA does not want to provide and Europe is incapable of providing, war with Russia will continue.
The only way to stop warmongers is to punch them in the face, repeatedly. Appeasement prolongs the killing.
Ukraine’s Kursk op is shrinking, according to Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky.
In the most difficult situation, my priority was and remains to save the lives of Ukrainian soldiers. For this, the Defense Forces units, if necessary, maneuver to more advantageous lines. First of all, the unmanned component is involved, as well as artillery fire weapons. I gave all the necessary orders for this. As of 6 p.m., in the Kursk direction, our troops had repelled eight enemy assaults. Despite increased pressure from the Russian-North Korean army, we will maintain defense in Kursk region as long as it is appropriate and necessary. — Syrskyi (Telegram, March 12, 2025)
Today Lukashenko is making an official visit to Moscow. Maybe he’ll bump into Steve.
Trump envoy Steve Witkoff says he has developed a 'friendship' with Putin. Steve Witkoff made the remark as he discussed a remarkable overnight trip to Moscow last week to secure the release of US citizen Marc Fogel (Skynews, February 21, 2025)