“Freedom of #Russia ” legion&Siberian Battalion crossed the 🇷🇺border. Both comprised of 🇷🇺 citizens and acting independently, they're likely part of a joint operation, said a 🇺🇦 Defense intel spokesman

As of 3:00 PM, the Legion was in combat in Tyotkino, Kursk region

📸: Legion

The global #Oscars skipped '20 Days in Mariupol' win.
Suspilne expressed outrage to The Walt Disney Company Limited.

Company representatives cited time constraints for the film's exclusion from the broadcast. Nominations for the shortened version were set weeks ago.

The #Lukoil refinery in Kstovo, #Russia , suspended operations after a drone attack, per the company's press service.

Reuters reports the main distillation unit (AVT-6) was damaged, halting at least half of the refinery's production. It's 🇷🇺 fourth largest refinery.

In Ivanovo, #Russia , an Il-76 military plane crashed during takeoff, as reported by the 🇷🇺 Ministry of Defense. The aircraft was carrying 8 crew members and 7 passengers.

According to officials, the crash was caused by a fire in one of the engines.

In #Belgorod , #Russia , the city mayor reported that a drone struck the building of the city administration. This resulted in injuries to 2 women and damage to the windows and facade of the building.

#UkraineRussiaWar

🇺🇦President Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський signed a law on the preservation of reproductive cells of military personnel in case of their demise.

Under this law, reproductive cells will be stored free of charge for three years, with the possibility of extension at the expense of another person.

The Ukrainian Defense Intelligence has reported more than 10 assassination attempts targeting Budanov, the head of 🇺🇦intelligence, resulting in the deaths of several intelligence officers.

Additionally, Russian operatives have targeted the President and other 🇺🇦 commanders.

The Ukrainian СБ України (SBU) has reported the exposure of a network of Russian #FSB agents operating under the cover of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate. Their aim was to spread 🇷🇺propaganda and destabilize the situation in Ukraine.

#UkraineRussiaWar

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський has signed into law the regulations governing lobbying, as reported by the parliament's website.
As a component of the regulations, the creation of the “Transparency Register” is mandated. It is one of the requirements for #Ukraine 's accession to the #EU .

Polish protesters and police are stopping passenger buses with Ukrainians at the border with no explanation, according to 🇺🇦Infrastructure Minister Kubrakov.

The Ukrainian consul has set off for the Yahodyn-Dorohusk checkpoint. He plans to hold talks to prevent bus delays.

The Chernihiv District Court has sentenced 15 Russian soldiers in absentia for holding 368 people, including 69 children, hostage for nearly a month in March 2022 in the village of #Yahidne . 10 hostages died during this period.

All 15 accused received a 12-year prison sentence.

Former spokesman of the 🇺🇦MoFA Oleh Nikolenko has been appointed as the Consul General of #Ukraine in #Toronto , he announced on his Facebook page.

Nikolenko served as the spokesman of the Ministry for more than 3 years.

🇺🇦 Air Defense Forces shot down 15 out of 25 #Shahed drones launched by #Russia over #Ukraine last night.

While there were no reported injuries, infrastructure, private, and administrative buildings in the #Odesa region and #Kharkiv suffered damage.

#Russia isATerroistState

Polish protesters have prevented trucks from entering #Poland at the Zosin and Uhryniv checkpoints today. According to Державна прикордонна служба України, only 4 trucks per hour will be allowed to enter #Ukraine .
On March 13, 🇵🇱 protesters will resume blocking trucks at the Korczowa-Krakovets checkpoint.

“20 Days in Mariupol” won the #Oscar for Best Documentary, the first Ukrainian film to achieve this honor.

“I wish I had never made this film. I wish I could exchange it so that #Russia never attacked #Ukraine , never occupying our cities,” Мstyslav Chernov said.

🇳🇴 Norway joins the #Czech Republic's initiative to procure ammunition for #Ukraine from third countries with $153 million contribution, PM Jonas Gahr Støre announced. Also, #Norway joins Ukraine's air defense coalition, as stated on state's government website.

#StandWithUkraine

🇸🇪 #Sweden officially joined #NATO and became the 32nd member of the Alliance — the corresponding protocol was published on the website of the US State Department.

During the morning attack on #Odesa on March 6, a missile exploded 500m from the motorcade of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський and Greek PM Mitsotakis, as reported by CNN.

As a result of this attack, 5 people were killed yesterday, and there were also injuries.

#RussiaIsATerroristState

The Border Guard Service of #Ukraine stopped the 🇷🇺 sabotage and reconnaissance group near the #Sumy region this night.

The Ukrainian military opened fire on them with small arms and grenade launchers forcing the Russian troops to withdraw, the State Border Service reported.

#Russia attacked #Odesa during President Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський's visit with the 🇬🇷 PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis. They were in the port at the time of the strike. 5 people died.

“We witnessed this strike today. You see who we are dealing with,” said Zelenskyy.

#Russia IsATerroristState