← Back to headlines Zelensky Reiterates US Links Security Guarantees to Ceding Donbas, Ukraine Refuses Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has again stated that the US is conditioning strong security guarantees for Ukraine on Kyiv ceding the entire eastern Donbas region to Russia, a demand Ukraine firmly rejects, asserting it will not give up territory.
25 Mar, 12:42 — 26 Mar, 05:24
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Estonia and Latvia say territories hit by stray Ukrainian drones The incidents occurred on the same night that Ukraine launched a massive attack on Russia's port of Ust-Luga, near the Estonian border.
Read full article → The Guardian Mostly Factual 115d ago
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says US has linked security guarantees to ceding of Donbas Ukrainian president says peace deal proposed by US included ceding land to Russia. What we know on day 1,492
The US is making its offer of security guarantees for a peace deal in Ukraine conditional on Kyiv ceding all of the country’s eastern region of Donbas to Russia, president Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Reuters in an interview. With the US focused on its own conflict with Iran, president Donald Trump is applying pressure to Ukraine in an effort to bring a quick end to the four-year war trigg...
By Guardian staff and agencies
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Russia's Gazprom and Rosneft funded deportation and "re-education" of over 2,000 Ukrainian children – report A Yale research report says Gazprom and Rosneft helped fund the transfer and ideological “re-education” of over 2,000 children from occupied areas of Ukraine.
By Ivan Diakonov
Read full article → France 24 High 115d ago
US ties Ukraine security guarantees to Donbas withdrawal, Zelensky says Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky said the US is conditioning post-war security guarantees on Kyiv ceding the Russian-occupied Donbas, as Washington pushes for a swift end to the war. Zelensky warned such terms would weaken Ukraine’s defences and embolden Moscow, amid uncertainty over future US support despite continued military aid.
By FRANCE 24
Read full article → hindustan-times Mostly Factual 115d ago
Russia sought to blackmail US using intelligence to Iran, Zelensky says Zelensky had said on Monday that Ukraine's military intelligence has "irrefutable" evidence that Russia is continuing to provide intelligence to Iran.
Read full article → straits-times Mostly Factual 115d ago
Ukraine-US fund approves first investment, in navigation tech producer - The Straits Times Ukraine-US fund approves first investment, in navigation tech producer The Straits Times
Read full article → Korea Herald Mostly Factual 115d ago
Hungary to curb gas flows to Ukraine: Orban BUDAPEST, Hungary (Reuters) -- Hungary will gradually stop sending natural gas to Ukraine until crude oil flows through the Druzhba pipeline resume, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said Wednesday, escalating a standoff with Kyiv over energy supplies disrupted by the Ukraine war. Hungary and Slovakia, whose leaders are outliers in the EU for maintaining relations with Moscow, blame Kyiv for an outage on the Druzhba oil pipeline that supplies their refineries with Russian crude pumped through Ukraine
By The Korea Herald
Read full article → japan-times Mostly Factual 115d ago
U.S. links security guarantees to Ukraine giving up Donbas, Zelenskyy says U.S. President Donald Trump is applying pressure to Ukraine in an effort to bring a quick end to the four-year war there.
Read full article → kyiv-independent Mostly Factual 115d ago
Zelensky appoints new heads of SBU counterintelligence departments - The Kyiv Independent Zelensky appoints new heads of SBU counterintelligence departments The Kyiv Independent
Read full article → arab-news Mixed 116d ago
Kremlin says US briefed Russia on its latest talks with Ukraine, Interfax reports - Arab News Kremlin says US briefed Russia on its latest talks with Ukraine, Interfax reports Arab News
Read full article → zerohedge Low 115d ago
Russia Launches Springtime Offensive On Ukraine, As "That Other War" Drags On Russia Launches Springtime Offensive On Ukraine, As "That Other War" Drags On
Just days after we reported that trilateral peace negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, and the Trump administration had been suspended - likely indefinitely - thanks to Washington's escalating involvement in the Iran war, Reuters is now confirming the inevitable: Moscow is pressing ahead with a fresh springtime offensive while Kiev scrambles to hold the line.
As we reported before, from the collapse ...
By Tyler Durden
Read full article → ukrinform Mixed 115d ago
Four Russian State Duma deputies charged over support for seizure of Ukrainian territories Ukrainian law enforcement authorities have issued notices of suspicion to four more deputies of Russia's State Duma for encroaching on Ukraine's territorial integrity.
Read full article → 39 articles in other languages(Romanian, Polish, lvs, Lithuanian, Danish, Greek, Serbian, Finnish, Czech, als, German, Swedish, Dutch, glg, Spanish, Macedonian, Portuguese, Hungarian, Slovak, French, Bulgarian, nno, Bosnian) Coverage Timeline First report: BBC · 25 Mar, 12:42| Full coverage: 51 · 17h| Window: 17h
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Why this mattersThis story is significant as it reveals a potential major shift in US policy regarding the Ukraine war, suggesting a push for territorial concessions in exchange for security. Ukraine's refusal underscores its commitment to territorial integrity, setting up a potential diplomatic impasse. It also highlights the broader geopolitical implications, including the involvement of other regional actors like Hungary and the impact of the Middle East conflict on US foreign policy.
Story evolutionThe initial narrative focused solely on Zelensky's direct claim about US conditions. Over time, the narrative broadened to include other related events, such as drone incidents and Hungary's actions, providing a wider context of the ongoing conflict and its regional impacts.
Zelensky's Revelation Mar 25 afternoon
President Zelensky gives an exclusive interview to Reuters, revealing the US condition for security guarantees.
International Reporting and Confirmation Mar 25 evening - Mar 26 early morning
Numerous international outlets pick up and confirm Zelensky's statement, often directly quoting Reuters.
Broader Context and Related Developments Mar 26 morning
Some outlets begin to integrate Zelensky's statement with other ongoing developments, such as drone incidents in Baltic states and Hungary's gas policy.
The Story What 51 sources agree on, dispute, and miss
What sources agree onUkrainian President Zelensky stated that the US is linking security guarantees to Ukraine ceding the Donbas region. Ukraine refuses to cede its territory in exchange for security guarantees. The US is reportedly pushing for a swift end to the war. Stray Ukrainian drones crashed in Estonia and Latvia. Key claims5 agreed · 1 unverified
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The US has offered security guarantees for a peace deal in Ukraine.
agreed · Reuters The Guardian France 24 nos iefimerida +12
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The US conditions these security guarantees on Ukraine ceding the Donbas region.
agreed · Reuters The Guardian France 24 nos iefimerida +12
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Ukraine refuses to cede Donbas.
agreed · Reuters The Guardian France 24 iefimerida newsbeast
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Stray Ukrainian drones crashed in Estonia and Latvia.
agreed · lsm-lv qatar-tribune ruv der-standard n1-bih +3
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Hungary will curb gas flows to Ukraine until Russian oil flows through the Druzhba pipeline resume.
agreed · balkan-web Korea Herald zdg-md hvg tvn24
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Russia launched a spring offensive on Ukraine.
unverified · zerohedge
Where they divergeUS motivation for linking security guarantees to Donbas
japan-times France 24 hotnews jutarnji-list
The US is applying pressure to Ukraine to bring a quick end to the war.
luxemburger-wort rzeczpospolita zerohedge
The US has adopted positions similar to Russia's, possibly influenced by the war in Iran or a potential agreement between the White House and Kremlin.
Impact of the Middle East conflict on US policy
hindustan-times delfi-lt
Russia is blackmailing the US using intelligence to Iran, influencing US actions.
mkd-mk hotnews
The Middle East conflict affects President Trump and his strategy, leading to increased pressure on Ukraine.
Coverage gapsDetails about Russia's alleged spring offensive and its outcome
Reported aktualne-cz zerohedge
Missing Reuters The Guardian France 24
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban's statement on curbing gas flows to Ukraine
Reported balkan-web Korea Herald zdg-md hvg
Missing Reuters The Guardian France 24
Ukrainian intelligence operation involving explosive heated insoles sent to Russian troops
Political spectrumLeft Center Right
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Source Outleti General editorial lean of the outlet Storyi How they covered this specific story Tone Factuality The Guardian left left neutral Mostly Factual Reports Zelensky's statement, provides context
aftonbladet center-left center-left neutral — Reports Zelensky's Donbas claim factually
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Coverage leans: center
The coverage is largely balanced, with most outlets reporting Zelensky's statement factually. Some outlets, particularly those with a center-right or right lean, offer more speculative interpretations of US motivations or broader geopolitical implications.
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Reports on stray drones, Baltic fears
index-hr center-left center-left neutral — Focuses on G7 meeting, Trump concerns
tvn24 center-left center-left neutral — Reports on Trump's unpopularity, Orban's actions
iefimerida center-left center-left neutral — Reports Zelensky's statement, emphasizes refusal
newsbeast center-left center-left neutral — Reports Zelensky's statement, Ukraine's refusal
kyiv-independent center-left center-left neutral Mostly Factual Reports on Zelensky's SBU appointments
hvg center-left center-left neutral — Reports Zelensky's statement, Moscow's expectations
n1-serbia center-left center-left neutral — Reports Zelensky's statement, US condition
helsingin-sanomat center center-left neutral — Covers JEF meeting, Zelensky's participation
aktualne-cz center center-left analytical — Highlights Russian offensive's failure, Ukrainian defense
japan-times center center-left neutral Mostly Factual Frames US pressure for quick war end
ukrainska-pravda center center-left neutral — Reports on Russian funding of child deportation
France 24 center center-left neutral High Reports Zelensky's statement, US push for peace
vijesti-me center center-left neutral — Reports on drone attacks in Belgorod
hotnews center center-left neutral — Reports Zelensky's statement, Trump's strategy
dnevnik-bg center center-left neutral — Reports Zelensky's statement on US guarantees
zdg-md center center-left neutral — Reports Orban's statement on gas flows
n1-bih center center-left neutral — Reports on Ukrainian drones in NATO airspace
BBC center center-left neutral High Reports on stray drones, Ukraine's attack
lsm-lv center center neutral — Focuses on drone incident, expert commentary
delfi-lt center center-left neutral — Highlights Russia's alleged blackmail of US
digi24 center center neutral — Reports on Ukrainian secret service operation
balkan-web center center neutral — Reports Orban's statement on gas supply
Korea Herald center center neutral Mostly Factual Reports Orban's statement on gas supply
nos center center neutral — Reports Zelensky's statement factually
mkd-mk center center neutral — Reports Zelensky's statement, Trump's pressure
orf center center neutral High Reports Zelensky's focus on Gulf states
aktuality-sk center center neutral — Reports on educational cooperation with Ukraine
jutarnji-list center center neutral — Reports Zelensky's statement, US condition
irozhlas center center neutral — Reports Zelensky's statement, US condition
Reuters center center neutral Very High Exclusive report on Zelensky's statement
ruv center center neutral — Reports drone identification, no casualties
ukrinform center center neutral Mixed Reports on legal actions against Russian deputies
luxemburger-wort center center-right analytical — Suggests US adopting Russian positions
la-vanguardia center center-right analytical Mostly Factual Broad commentary on Trump/Putin, war efforts
qatar-tribune center center-right neutral Mixed Reports drone identification, neutral tone
hindustan-times center center-right neutral Mostly Factual Focuses on Russia's alleged blackmail of US
straits-times center center-right neutral Mostly Factual Reports on Ukraine-US fund investment
naftemporiki center center-right analytical — Discusses Trump's political fears, market influence
rzeczpospolita center center-right analytical — Speculates on Trump's motives, Iran war impact
svenska-dagbladet center center-right neutral — Directly reports Zelensky's Donbas claim
observador center center-right neutral — Reports Merz's statement on Ukraine's needs
faz center center-right neutral — Liveblog, reports Zelensky's statement, other news
morgunbladid center center-right analytical — Discusses spreading risk of war, drones
berlingske center-right center-right neutral — General war update, neutral framing
el-mundo center-right center-right neutral — Focuses on Russians/Ukrainians in Dubai
le-figaro center-right center-right neutral — Reports Zelensky's warning on Russian drone range
arab-news center-right center-right neutral Mixed Reports Kremlin's statement on US briefings
zerohedge center-right right analytical Low Highlights Russian offensive, 'other war' context
Missing Reuters The Guardian France 24
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Reuters BBC The Guardian helsingin-sanomat nos ukrainska-pravda ruv faz lsm-lv berlingske US motivation for linking security guarantees to Donbas Impact of the Middle East conflict on US policy Details about Russia's alleged spring offensive and its outcome Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban's statement on curbing gas flows to Ukraine Ukrainian intelligence operation involving explosive heated insoles sent to Russian troops
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