Russia prepares for an offensive as Macron announces a ceasefire monitoring plan - Thursday brief
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Russia is preparing an offensive in the Sumy, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia regions. Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron announced the preparation of a plan to monitor the ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia.
Read more about what happened on Thursday, March 27.
Russia is preparing new offensives on three regions of Ukraine - Zelenskyy
Intelligence has recorded Russia's preparation for new offensives. The threat is directed at the Sumy, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia regions,
According to Zelenskyy, Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to negotiate over territory from a stronger position, as he is only focused on war.
In three weeks, partners will present plan for monitoring ceasefire in Ukraine - Macron
Foreign ministers of Ukraine's partner countries have three weeks to come up with plans for monitoring a ceasefire, states French President Emmanuel Macron.
According to him, during the Coalition of the Willing meeting, it was decided to instruct foreign ministers to develop proposals for monitoring the ceasefire.
UK and France to represent Europe in peace talks to end the war, says Zelenskyy
Europe must be at the negotiating table for ending the war in Ukraine. The UK and France should represent the EU, says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Zelenskyy: It is too early to talk about signing agreement with US regarding subsoil resources
The US is changing the rules for discussions on the agreement regarding subsoil resources with Ukraine. Therefore, it is too early to talk about its conclusion.
Netherlands to accelerate allocation of billions of euros for Ukraine
The Netherlands will accelerate the allocation of the promised €3.5 billion in aid for Ukraine. The country will send €2 billion this year instead of in 2026, states the spokesperson for Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof.
