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Founder, The Counteroffensive. Based in Kyiv, trying to tell the news of the war through compelling, human interest stories. Read us at https://www.counteroffensive.news/

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Here's what we're reading today:

A aid bill may be passed after the recess and will include "important innovations," announced House Speaker Mike Johnson.

Despite not specifying the changes, the speaker mentioned extending a loan as a possible way to meet ' demands.

https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4566836-johnson-says-ukraine-aid-will-come-up-right-after-recess-and-will-include-some-innovations/

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is expected to concentrate its spring offensive in the Donetsk region, reports The Institute of Studies of War.

Despite the buildup of Russian troops in different areas, limited resources may compel Russia to prioritize the advancement in Avdiivka direction.

https://kyivindependent.com/isw-51/

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Good morning to readers; Kyiv remains in Ukrainian hands.

But the tensions are high in Zakarpattia region, which remains a stumbling block in relationship between and Hungary.

This is where a Ukrainian artist reconstructs a Hungarian castle, fostering peace between two nations.

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The westernmost region of Ukraine has been a source of heated debate since 2010, when far-right candidate Viktor Orbán rose to power as a prime minister of neighboring

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The rift in bilateral relations escalated even more after the full-scale , which prompted Hungary to side with the Kremlin rather than the EU and NATO, to which it belongs.

The tension put Zakarpattia's ethnic Hungarians between a hammer and an anvil.

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Hungarian ancestry could have easily trapped Yosyp Bartosh in the middle of the conflict.

Instead, his unique artistic mission makes him a bringer of peace.

In 2001, Yosyp Bartosh took a lease on the Hungarian castle in Zakarpattia, becoming 's only owner of a castle.

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Keep reading the full issue to discover how one Ukrainian artist reconstructs a castle on his own, using art to foster peace.

Follow along through the link in the bio.

It's free!

https://www.counteroffensive.news/

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NEWS OF THE DAY:

WHAT DIDN’T HAPPEN TODAY:

Today was what, pre-invasion, would have been ’s presidential election day.

It’s been postponed due to martial law and the ongoing war.

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COUNT ONE CONVERT:

Sen. Lindsey Graham, who had called for Ukraine to hold elections, changed his mind after visiting

"Everyone I spoke with said you need to get this war in a better place before you have elections. That makes sense to me, having been on the ground,” he said.

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WITH RUSSIAN ATTACKING GRID, LIFE GETS HARDER:

's missile strikes have damaged about 80 percent of energy company DTEK's generating capacity.

As the largest private investor in the 's energy grid, DTEK got five out of six plants damaged due to the strikes.

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ATTACKS UNEXPECTED BUT WELL PLACED:

“What is extraordinary is that they knew exactly what to hit, which is an indication that they are working with energy specialists on their own side who know exactly the Ukrainian system,” said Aura Sabadus of Independent Commodity Intelligence Services.

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Here's what we are reading today:

Zelenskyy announced that without U.S. aid, would have to retreat in “small steps.”

Ukraine has had to rely on natively produced weapons to fill in the equipment gaps, like drones, but it is not enough.

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/zelenskiy-says-without-us-aid-ukraine-forces-will-have-retreat-2024-03-29/

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and have agreed to restore diplomatic ties to pre-Russian invasion terms.

The two countries have had a strained relationship due to India’s close diplomatic ties with

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/29/india-ukraine-jaishankar-kuleba/289034d4-edbf-11ee-8f2c-380a821c02db_story.html

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Donald Tusk stressed that Europe is in a “pre-war” era and that Russia must be defeated for the “good of the whole continent.”

War in is no longer an abstract scenario, he said.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-68692195.amp

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In a cabinet shake-up, Zelenskyy dismissed several advisers and a longtime aide earlier today.

No explanation was given for their dismissals.

This follows the dismissal of a top national security official, Oleksii Danilov, earlier this week.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/30/russia-ukraine-war-zelenskyy-reshuffle/7b3cf4ba-ee87-11ee-8f2c-380a821c02db_story.html

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Here's what we're reading today:

#Patriot is the only thing #Ukraine desperately needs to defend itself against Russia's incessant missile attacks, Kuleba told Politico.

These systems would also help improve the situation on the front lines, where Russian aircraft are using bombs heavily.

https://www.politico.eu/article/give-us-the-damn-patriots-ukraine-needs-air-defenses-now-minister-says/

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is considering shooting down Russian missiles on approach to the Alliance's borders.

This can happen with the consent of and taking into account international consequences, the Polish Foreign Ministry said.

The arrival of a Russian missile on the territory of Poland is a deliberate act, said a top Polish official.

https://www.rmf24.pl/tylko-w-rmf24/rozmowa-o-7/news-szejna-ambasador-andriejew-wykazal-sie-dezercja-dyplomatyczn,nId,7411894#crp_state=1

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is sold on the black market around the world, reports. The availability of the terminals on the black market is a systematic global problem.

Ukr intelligence claimed that the Russians are using Starlink on the front lines. They are probably buying Starlink terminals in Arab countries.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-03-25/elon-musk-s-spacex-sees-starlink-black-market-trade-grow-worldwide?srnd=homepage-europe

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Here’s what we are reading today:

The has said that may deploy a or mock warhead into space this year.

This would be a violation of the Outer Space Treaty, to which Russia is a signatory reports citing sources familiar with the issue.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-20/us-tells-allies-russia-may-put-anti-satellite-nuclear-weapon-in-space-this-year

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approves it’s 13th sanctions package and "one of the broadest" against so far. This will add almost 200 entities and individuals to lists.

The plans to announce it's own package of sanctions after the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei

https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-updates-eu-approves-new-sanctions-against-russia/live-68313840

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