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3:51 PM
### [Macron considers UN peacekeeping mission for Ukraine in case of peace deal, Telegraph reports.](/macron-considers-un-peacekeeping-mission-for-ukraine-in-case-of-peace-deal-telegraph-reports/)
The proposal follows ongoing efforts by a "coalition of the willing" led by the U.K. and France, which aims to provide security guarantees to Ukraine.
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### [Putin's suspension of strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure still in effect, Kremlin says.](/putins-suspension-of-strikes-on-ukraines-energy-infrastructure-still-in-effect-kremlin-says/)
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### [2 killed, 21 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past day.](/2-killed-21-injured-in-russian-attacks-against-ukraine-over-past-day/)
Ukraine’s Air Force intercepted 114 of 214 Russian drones launched overnight, including Shahed-type attack drones.
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### [Czech President Petr Pavel arrives in Kyiv after drone attack in Odesa.](/czech-president-petr-pavel-arrives-in-kyiv-after-drone-attack-in-odesa/)
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### [Germany seizes Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker in Baltic Sea, Der Spiegel reports.](/germany-seizes-russian-shadow-fleet-tanker-in-baltic-sea-der-spiegel-reports/)
The shadow fleet refers to aging and largely uninsured oil tankers that Russia uses to transport oil above the $60 per barrel price cap.
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"After he arrives in Pyongyang, Shoigu is scheduled to meet with Kim Jong Un and other North Korean officials," Russian state media reported.
11:37 AM
### [Ukraine accuses Russia of false flag attack on Sudzha gas metering station in Kursk Oblast.](/ukraine-accuses-russia-of-false-flag-attack-on-sudzha-gas-metering-station-in-kursk-oblast/)
Russian media claimed that Ukrainian forces had struck the key gas transit facility, which plays a crucial role in Russian gas exports to Europe.
11:12 AM
### [Russia hits Odesa with drones during visit of Czech President Petr Pavel.](/russia-hits-odesa-with-drones-during-visit-of-czech-president-petr-pavel/)
"I arrived in Odesa, Ukraine, which has been resisting Russian aggression since the beginning of the war," Czech President Petr Pavel said.
11:10 AM
### [UK discussing deploying fighter jets to Ukraine under potential peace deal, Telegraph reports.](/uk-discussing-deploying-fighter-jets-to-ukraine-under-potential-peace-deal-telegraph-reports/)
The RAF could reportedly deploy either Typhoon or U.S.-made F-35 fighter jets to conduct air patrols, given their advanced air-to-air capabilities.
8:30 AM
### [Russia's Kavkazskaya oil facility still burning after two days, more explosions reported.](/russias-kavkazskaya-oil-facility-still-burning-after-two-days-more-explosions-reported/)
A Russian oil pumping station in Russia's Krasnodar Krai is still on fire after reportedly being struck by Ukrainian drones on March 19, with further explosions reported overnight. "During the extinguishing process, due to depressurisation of the burning tank, there was an explosion of oil products and release of burning
8:15 AM
### [General Staff: Russia has lost 900,800 troops in Ukraine since Feb 24, 2022.](/general-staff-russia-has-lost-900-800-troops-in-ukraine-since-feb-24-2022/)
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### [Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia injures 6, including 4-year-old child.](/russian-attack-on-zaporizhzhia-injures-6-including-4-year-old-child/)
The victims include a 61-year-old man, three women (aged 50, 54, 55), and a four-year-old boy, according to regional Governor Ivan Fedorov.lu
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### ['Putin will breach' peace deal without security guarantees, Starmer says.](/ukraine-peace-deals-needs-security-arrangements-says-starmer/)
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### [US to sign minerals deal with Ukraine with Ukraine 'very shortly,' Trump says.](/us-to-sign-minerals-deal-with-ukraine-with-ukraine-very-shortly-trump-says/)
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### [European leaders, Zelensky to meet in Paris next week to discuss Ukraine peace plan.](/european-leaders-zelensky-to-meet-in-paris-to-discuss-ukraine-peace/)
French President Emmanuel Macron will host European leaders, including President Volodymyr Zelensky, in Paris on March 27 to discuss the peace process in Ukraine.
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### [Sudzha gas metering station in Russia's Kursk Oblast on fire following multiple explosions.](/sudzha-gas-metering-station-in-russias-kursk-oblast-on-fire-following-multiple-explosions/)
Explosions occurred at the Sudzha gas metering station in Russia's Kursk Oblast on the night of March 21, followed by a large fire, Russian media and Telegram channels reported.
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### [US to hold indirect talks in Saudi Arabia with Russian and Ukrainian representatives, Kellogg says.](/us-to-hold-indirect-talks-in-saudi-arabia-with-russian-and-ukrainian-representatives-kellogg-says/)
The U.S. plans to hold indirect talks between Russia and Ukraine in Saudi Arabia to understand each side's conditions, Special Envoy to Ukraine Keith Kellogg announced on March 20.
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### [Italy and Ukraine partner on $119 million project to strengthen agriculture sector and food security in Odesa Oblast.](/italy-and-ukraine-partner-on-11-9-million-project-to-revitalize-agriculture-and-food-security-in-odesa-oblast/)
Italy signed an agreement with Ukraine to launch the 11 million euro ($11.9 million) Pro.UKR project, aimed at promoting sustainable agricultural development and food security in Odesa Oblast, Agriculture Minister Vitaliy Koval reported on March 19.
10:42 PM
### [EU considers cutting Ukrainian sugar imports after price drop, Reuters reports.](/eu-considers-cutting-ukrainian-sugar-imports-after-price-drop-reuters-reports/)
The European Commission is contemplating significant cuts to Ukrainian sugar imports after complaints from EU producers about plummeting sugar prices, Reuters reported on March 20, citing information from three sources.
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### [EU should keep frozen Russian assets until reparations paid even if US returns funds, commissioner says.](/eu-should-keep-frozen-russian-assets-until-reparations-paid-even-if-us-returns-funds-commissioner-says/)
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### [2 injured after attempted terrorist attack in Ukraine's west, SBU says.](/2-injured-after-attempted-terrorist-attack-in-ukraines-west-sbu-says/)
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) launched an investigation into an attempted terrorist attack after an explosion in downtown Rivne in Ukraine's west on March 20, the SBU said.
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Russia has overtaken the United Arab Emirates as India's top naphtha supplier in the past year, as Indian refiners capitalize on discounted Russian shipments, Reuters reported on March 20, citing preliminary ship-tracking data.
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