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![Chinese and Ukrainian flags together over reconstruction site symbolizing China’s readiness to support Ukraine’s post-war rebuilding efforts. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/china-300x157.webp)
China has declared its readiness to help Ukraine with post-war reconstruction
China says it stands ready to support Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction, offering assistance where needed and aligning aid with requests from Kyiv and the international community. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Mar 18, 2025
![Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán at EU summit discussing EU Council decisions on Ukraine, highlighting Budapest’s opposition to key conclusions. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/14.03-300x168.webp)
Hungary does not support the conclusions of the European Council regarding Ukraine due to its “own interests”
Hungary refused to endorse the EU Council’s Ukraine-related conclusions, saying key support measures contradict Budapest’s strategic interests — underlining EU divisions over Ukraine policy. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Mar 18, 2025
![Graphic showing a globe with Crimea highlighted along with headlines and misinformation symbols illustrating recurring Russian Crimea myths. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/crimea-300x169.webp)
Recycled narratives: how the “Russian Crimea” myth resurfaces again and again
From recycled Russia narratives about Trump to anniversaries of Russia’s Crimea claim, the myth of a “Russian” Crimea keeps resurfacing in the information space — feeding propaganda and misleading global audiences. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Mar 18, 2025
![Graphic showing a globe with Crimea highlighted along with headlines and misinformation symbols illustrating recurring Russian Crimea myths. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/russia-ukraine-war-march-18-2025-300x200.webp)
Russia – Ukraine war updates as of March 18, 2025
From recycled Russia narratives about Trump to anniversaries of Russia’s Crimea claim, the myth of a “Russian” Crimea keeps resurfacing in the information space — feeding propaganda and misleading global audiences. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Mar 18, 2025
![U.S. Department of Justice building in Washington DC, representing the United States withdrawing from the international Russia war crimes investigation. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/usa-300x168.webp)
The U.S. is leaving the group investigating Russia’s crimes in Ukraine
According to media reports, the U.S. has informed European partners it will leave the International Centre for the Prosecution of the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine — diminishing U.S. involvement in fighting Russian war crimes accountability. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Mar 17, 2025
![Voice of America Ukrainian service newsroom empty as broadcasts are paused and staff placed on leave after funding and operations were cut. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/voa-1-300x169.webp)
Voice of America Ukrainian ceases broadcasting
The Voice of America Ukrainian service has ceased broadcasts after its parent agency’s funding was cut and staff placed on administrative leave, leaving a key source of international news offline. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Mar 16, 2025
![Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaking on the frontline situation in the Kursk region, countering Russian claims and outlining Ukrainian stance.:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/president-1-300x169.webp)
President Zelenskyy’s briefing regarding recent events in the Kursk region and Putin’s statements
Zelenskyy addresses recent Kursk region developments, says Ukrainian forces are fulfilling their tasks and rejects Putin’s narrative that Ukrainian troops are encircled or defeated there.:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Mar 15, 2025
![Ukraine’s Long Neptune cruise missile parked on a launch platform showing its extended design and long-range strike capability. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/neptun-300x163.webp)
New Ukrainian long range missile Long Neptune has its first combat use
First mentioned in late 2023, Ukraine’s Long Neptune — an upgraded cruise missile with a reported 1,000 km range — has now been tested and used in combat, marking a major leap in strike capability. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Mar 15, 2025
![Ukrainian soldiers in heavy frontline combat on March 15, 2025, as intense battles and cross-border operations mark the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/russia-ukraine-war-march-15-2025-300x300.webp)
Russia – Ukraine war updates as of March 15, 2025
On March 15, 2025, fighting remains fierce across multiple war zones as Russian forces press assaults near Orikhiv and elsewhere, Ukrainian defenses repel attacks and cross-border drone sorties continue deep into Russia.:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Mar 15, 2025
![Emergency responders at the scene in Kryvyi Rih after a Russian ballistic missile hit a residential neighborhood, wounding civilians, including a baby. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/kruvuy-rih-300x169.webp)
Russian ballistic missiles attack residential area of Kryvyi Rih: 12 injured, including a baby
Russian ballistic missiles struck a residential area in Kryvyi Rih, injuring a dozen people — including children and a baby — underscoring ongoing threats to civilians in Ukrainian cities. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Mar 15, 2025

Russia uses small infantry groups to break through the border in the northern part of Sumy region
Ukrainian defenders report that Russian forces in northern Sumy are **changing tactics** — shifting from static trench warfare to expanded infantry zones, increased assaults and focused pressure near Yunakivka and Khotin.
Mar 14, 2025
![Soldiers of Ukraine’s 3rd Army Corps (formerly 3rd Assault Brigade) standing in formation following its official reorganization under new corps structure.:contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/andriy-300x169.webp)
The Third Assault Brigade has become the Third Army Corps
Ukraine’s 3rd Separate Assault Brigade has officially transformed into the Third Army Corps under Col. Andriy Biletskyi — a major restructuring aimed at strengthening combat capability and doctrine.:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Mar 14, 2025