Russia claims to take full control of Ukraine’s Luhansk region
No immediate comment from Ukraine on Kremlin’s claim of advance in part of larger industrial Donbas area.

No immediate comment from Ukraine on Kremlin’s claim of advance in part of larger industrial Donbas area.









Russia has long exchanged weapons with Iran and is likely offering satellite support, but lacks the will to do much more
Russia launches possible spring offensive, but makes no significant gains; Ukraine hits oil terminals in response.

The European Union’s Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas says the US needs to pressure Russia to stop assisting Iran.

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko gifted North Korean leader Kim Jong Un a gun.
Kremlin spokesperson says talks are part of ‘necessary dialogue’ with Washington as war in Ukraine continues.
As Ukrainian drones rain down, authorities have implemented blackouts citing ‘security concerns’.
Riga said drone that entered its territory may be Ukrainian.
Belarus and North Korea are expected to sign a treaty of friendship as their leaders meet in Pyongyang.
Some 450,000 people without electricity in Belgorod region, while power cut off for 150,000 consumers in Chernihiv.
Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy warns that Kyiv faces a deficit of missiles as Washington is focused on its war on Iran.