China’s rise as a geopolitical player in the Ukraine conflict blends peace diplomacy with strategic backing for Moscow, reshaping global power balances and U.S.–China rivalry. China seeks to influence outcomes that serve its long‑term interests. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Russia‑Ukraine war on March 17, 2023: Ukrainian troops repel assaults, Russians launch heavy airstrikes and shelling across multiple sectors with significant clashes and battlefield losses.:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

From Ukraine being the largest fully European nation to melodic language, world‑class education, ancient maps and vast black soil reserves — get fascinating facts that reveal why Ukraine matters.:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

The Kremlin approved “aggressive actions” of Russian fighter jets against a U.S. MQ-9 Reaper  military drone over the Black Sea. This was reported by NBC News with reference to three U.S. officials familiar with the intelligence data. The Russian jets dropped jet fuel on the MQ-9, an “unprecedented action,” NBC News says. The drone’s propeller was allegedly clipped by accident. According to […]

Ukrainian troops launched a successful assault near Avdiivka, destroying Russian positions and capturing soldiers in an operation dedicated to fallen Hero of Ukraine Dmytro “Da Vinci” Kotsiubailo.

On March 16, fierce fighting continued along multiple frontlines as Russian forces used missiles, airstrikes and drones while Ukrainian defenders held positions and repelled attacks.

An investigation into how Ukraine’s voluntary denuclearization after the USSR collapse saw nuclear warheads and delivery systems transferred east, creating a legacy that shapes Russia’s war on Ukraine today.([empr.media][1]) [1]: https://empr.media/opinion/investigation/ukraine-denuclearization-giving-russia-weapons-for-todays-war/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "How Ukraine voluntarily agreed to denuclearization, giving russia weapons for today's war"

On March 15, 2023, heavy fighting continued across Ukraine’s frontlines as Ukrainian forces repelled Russian assaults, artillery and airstrikes, while strikes hit civilian areas and multiple engagements unfolded.

Global elections and shifting power dynamics are reshaping Ukraine’s counteroffensive, affecting military aid, strategic decisions and battlefield momentum in ways that could determine the war’s next phase.

On March 14, fierce fighting across multiple battlefronts saw Ukrainian defenders repel Russian attacks while artillery and aviation strikes intensified in key regions, shaping the conflict’s frontline dynamics.

At the Oscars, the documentary *Navalny* won Best Documentary Feature even as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy was refused a speaking slot, igniting debate about Hollywood, politics, and Ukraine’s voice on the global stage.

A unique photo exhibition in Washington captures the beauty of Kachanivka — the park that inspired Taras Shevchenko — sharing Ukrainian cultural heritage with U.S. audiences through evocative images.([empr.media][1]) [1]: https://empr.media/events/photo-exposition-by-the-foot-paths-of-taras-from-kachanivka-to-washington/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Photo exposition “By the foot paths of Taras. From Kachanivka to Washington”"