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As Russia Tries to Push Ukraine Out of Kursk, Here’s What to Know

New York Times Russia claimed to retake a key town in the area from Ukrainian forces. Ukraine’s top military commander has said that its forces would continue to “hold the line.” https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/13/world/europe/kursk-ukraine-russia-war.html

After 3 years of conflict, Kiev should keep in mind current situation — Lukashenko

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Belarusian president recalled Putin’s words that Russia is ready to negotiate with Ukraine, but “wants all Ukrainians to realize that we are returning to the negotiating table three years after the talks were started,” and, therefore, the current situation on the ground…

Trump on Putin’s ceasefire statement: promising but not complete

Pravda Ukraine US President Donald Trump has commented on Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s statement regarding a “30-day ceasefire” in the war. Source: Sky News, citing Trump’s remarks during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, as reported by European Pravda Details: Trump said Putin’s statement was very “promising but not complete”. He also stated…

Russia ready to welcome returning companies, no preferences to them — Putin

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Russia will in the meantime continue strengthening its technological sovereignty by continuing import phaseout programs, the Russian leader noted https://tass.com/economy/1927827

High School Runner Who Struck Rival With Baton Faces Charge

New York Times The episode at an indoor relay race in the Virginia state championships has raised the question of whether it was intentional or an accident. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/13/us/virginia-high-school-runner-baton-assault.html

Russia already in talks on return of some Western companies — Putin

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “Currently, in private thus far, but we are holding talks on the initiative of certain our partners on their possible return to our market,” the head of state said https://tass.com/economy/1927825

‘Needs to resign’: Blue state blasted for asking for loan amid skyrocketing immigrant healthcare costs

Fox News The California Department of Finance cleared a $3.44 billion loan to make up for a gap in Medi-Cal spending, which critics say is due to illegal immigrant healthcare costs, whereas the governor’s office argues it’s not out of the ordinary. It was revealed a few weeks ago that the state had $6 billion…

Russia, Belarus trading in national currencies by more than 90% — Putin

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Russia accounts for about 60% of the Belarusian foreign trade turnover, the Russian leader noted https://tass.com/economy/1927823

Disney scales down premiere for new Gal Gadot film, Snow White

Jerusalem Post Whatever happens with Snow White, it seems that Gadot, who survived the health crisis and has spoken out about the importance of women taking care of themselves, can handle it. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-845994

Putin thanks Trump for principles of ceasefire push, but does not say yes

Fox News In an address full of nuance, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday thanked President Donald Trump for his efforts to end the hostilities in Ukraine, but said he wanted lasting peace over a 30-day ceasefire. “The idea itself is correct, and we certainly support it,” Putin said in a carefully worded message during…