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.









Kyiv, which has built expertise on how to counter drones, seals pact amid Iran war.
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.
Elsewhere, Bolivia beat Suriname and Jamaica defeat New Caledonia in intercontinental playoff semifinals.
Riga said drone that entered its territory may be Ukrainian.
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.
Six Ukrainians and an American allegedly crossed from India to Myanmar to train armed groups in drone warfare.

Ukraine said it hit a key Russian oil terminal at Primorsk and a refinery in Ufa on Monday.
With US-Ukraine talks set to resume in Florida, Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns Russia is increasing its oil revenues.