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[00:04:36] Twitter KyivIndependent: ⚡ Lukashenko visits Iran to discuss bilateral relations. Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko arrived in Tehran, Iran, on March 12 to meet with Iranian leaders, according to Lukashenko’s official press service. Discussions will center on "trade and economic cooperation."

[01:19:38] Twitter KyivIndependent: ⚡ Saakashvili claims he was poisoned, says he is ‘close to death.' Former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili told Sky News he was poisoned in prison and is at risk of death. “I am in bed all the time, my bones are disintegrating and it gives excruciating pain,” he said.

[03:19:37] Twitter KyivIndependent: ⚡ ‘Navalny’ wins best documentary at Oscars. “Navalny,” a documentary on the poisoning and detention of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, won the Oscar for best feature documentary on March 12.

[04:34:37] Twitter KyivIndependent: ⚡Governor: Russia's air defense downs 4 missiles in Belgorod region. Belgorod Oblast Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov claimed via Telegram that Russian forces shot down four missiles over the Russian region and its capital on March 13, wounding at least one person.

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[05:34:37] Twitter KyivIndependent: ⚡️ISW: Wagner’s conflict with Russian Ministry of Defense culminates in Bakhmut. The Institute for the Study of War reported that the Russian Ministry of Defense is “likely seizing the opportunity to deliberately expend both elite and convict Wagner mercenary forces in Bakhmut.”

[07:19:37] Twitter DefenceU: A typical Ukrainian woman. Art by Anastasia Haydayenko https://t.co/z92xwQwqB9

[08:04:37] Twitter KyivIndependent: ⚡️Commander: Russia's Wagner forces trying to break into central Bakhmut, but suffering 'significant losses.' https://t.co/cy5xIFLpyj

[08:04:38] Twitter KyivIndependent: The assault units of the Russian state-backed mercenary group Wagner continue trying to break through the Ukrainian defense and advance to the central areas of the city, Oleksandr Syrskyi, the commander of Ukraine's Ground Forces, said on March 13.

[09:04:36] Twitter KyivIndependent: ⚡️Couple killed in Mykolaiv Oblast as Russia attacks 7 Ukrainian regions. Russian forces hit Mykolaiv Oblast's village of Solonchaky on March 13, killing a couple, injuring their 7-year-old child and two more people, the State Emergency Service reported. https://t.co/R9Jxq3rS0d

[09:04:37] Twitter DefenceU: "Life is a storm, my young friend. You will bask in the sunlight one moment, be shattered on the rocks the next. What makes you a man is what you do when that storm comes." Alexandre Dumas Total combat losses of the enemy from February 24, 2022 to March 13, 2023: https://t.co/IKA52QgZlE

[09:04:38] Twitter KyivIndependent: These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of March 13, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. https://t.co/puAY2CUwDE

[09:19:37] Twitter DefenceU: RT @TDF_UA: The Hero the occupiers shot after saying "Glory to Ukraine!" was a sniper of the 119 TDF Brigade, Oleksandr Matsiyevsky. https://t.co/PJqTbH8b7Q

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[10:04:37] Twitter KyivIndependent: ⚡️Study: Ukraine becomes world's third largest arms importer in 2022. Ukraine accounted for 2% of the world's arms imports in 2018-2022, according to a new study by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). https://t.co/k7dV9pXtb5

[11:34:37] Twitter KyivIndependent: ⚡️Official: EU to give first evaluation of Ukraine's EU accession progress in May. https://t.co/3S9ut0PbKO

[11:34:38] Twitter KyivIndependent: According to Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna, the interim oral assessment of Ukraine's progress in fulfilling the EU's "candidate criteria" is expected to occur at a meeting of the EU General Affairs Council in May, with preliminary talks possibly being held in Kyiv.

[12:19:37] Twitter KyivIndependent: ⚡️Reuters: Chinese leader Xi Jinping plans to visit Russia next week. China's Xi plans to go to Russia for a meeting with his counterpart Vladimir Putin as early as next week, Reuters reported on March 13, citing people familiar with the matter. https://t.co/mPfeP8ecFy

[12:19:38] Twitter KyivIndependent: Earlier, the Wall Street Journal wrote that Xi's visit to Moscow could happen in April or early May. According to WSJ sources, his meeting with Putin will be a part of Bejing's push for multilateral peace negotiations.

[12:49:38] Twitter KyivIndependent: ⚡️Russian attack on village in Sumy Oblast kills 1, injures 4. Russian troops launched a missile strike on the village of Znob-Novhorodske in Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy Oblast on March 13, according to President’s Office head Andrii Yermak. Andrii Yermak/Telegram https://t.co/nk5GEXWV0v

[13:34:38] Twitter KyivIndependent: ⚡️Ukrenergo: 4 oblasts still suffer from power cuts after Russia's March 9 missile attack. Some residents of Kharkiv and Zhytomyr oblasts remain without electricity after Russia's March 9 large-scale missile attack, reported state electricity grid operator Ukrenergo on March 13.

[13:49:37] Twitter KyivIndependent: ⚡️Russia attacks energy workers in Kherson Oblast. According to the Kherson Military Administration, Russian forces attacked energy workers in Dariivka, Kherson Oblast. One energy worker was injured and has been taken to a local hospital.

[14:04:37] Twitter KyivIndependent: ⚡️WSJ: China's Xi Jinping to speak to Zelensky after his Moscow visit. Chinese leader Xi Jinping plans to speak with President Volodymyr Zelensky after he meets with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in Moscow next week, the Wall Street Journal reported on March 13.

[14:04:38] Twitter KyivIndependent: The first conversation between the Chinese and Ukrainian leaders since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion is expected to occur online, WSJ wrote, citing people familiar with the issue.

[14:49:38] Twitter KyivIndependent: ⚡️Mayor: Wagner forces attempt to recruit residents of occupied Melitopol to fight in Bakhmut. According to a statement made on national television by Melitopol Mayor Ivan Fedorov, Wagner forces began to recruit residents to participate in the battles for Bakhmut.

[14:49:39] Twitter KyivIndependent: Fedorov, who is in Ukrainian-controlled territory, said Russian troops are offering Melitopol residents 200,000 rubles ($2,650) per month to fight for Russia.

[14:49:40] Twitter DefenceU: .@ZelenskyyUa Ukraine has achieved the greatest national unity in its history. Ukraine has united the world. Ukrainians inspire hundreds of other nations with the way they defend their country and freedom. Marian Kushnir https://t.co/WlxM6IgbRh

[15:04:39] Twitter KyivIndependent: ⚡️Governor: Extended curfew to be introduced in Kherson Oblast. Kherson Oblast Governor Oleksandr Prokudin said an extended curfew will be introduced for five days in the Kherson Oblast. The curfew will last from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. from March 13 to 17.

[15:04:41] Twitter KyivIndependent: According to Prokudin, authorities received information about the possible presence of Russian sabotage-reconnaissance groups in the region.

[15:19:38] Twitter KyivIndependent: ⚡️Moldova condemns Russia's execution of Ukrainian POW after saying 'Glory to Ukraine,' claims war crime was committed. Moldovan Foreign Ministry condemned the execution of Ukrainian prisoner of war Oleksandr Matsievskyi, adding that he also had Moldovan citizenship.

[15:49:36] Twitter KyivIndependent: According to The New York Times, the International Criminal Court plans to open two cases on war crimes conducted by Russian forces against Ukraine. Arrest warrants will be sought for several individuals, the NYT reports, citing officials. https://t.co/IzRBpkGEFf

[15:49:40] Twitter DefenceU: russia has killed at least 464 and injured 934 children since the beginning of the large scale invasion. russia is a terrorist state. https://t.co/gtegcCL8lm

[16:19:38] Twitter KyivIndependent: ⚡️EU extends sanctions against Russia for 6 months. The European Council issued a press release on March 13 extending sanctions against 1,473 individuals and 205 entities who support Russia's war aganst Ukraine.

[17:04:41] Twitter DefenceU: Two beautiful children, a secure basement, and the ability to quickly forget - what else is needed to survive months of shelling in a frontline city? This time it's Mykolaiv in "Language Matters", the 7th episode of the "Kids of Bomb Shelters" series by @ulybinyulian 1/3 https://t.co/k2MbmuyLM9

[17:19:38] Twitter KyivIndependent: ⚡️Austrian court refuses to extradite tycoon Oleh Bakhmatyuk to Ukraine. An Austrian court has refused Ukraine's request to extradite businessman Oleh Bakhmatyuk. He was arrested by Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court in absentia on March 7 on bribery charges.

[17:34:42] Twitter DefenceU: It’s not only the soil speckled with millions of craters, not only the cities turned into brick and concrete dust that the war leaves behind. It is also broken destinies, scars on human souls in the 7th episode of the "Kids of Bomb Shelters" series by @ulybinyulian 2/3 https://t.co/QgbgfJvN13

[18:19:37] Twitter DefenceU: Another page in the multi-series chronicles of war-mutilated souls in the 7th episode of the "Kids of Bomb Shelters" series by @ulybinyulian 3/3 https://t.co/9Ao0kE0qcj

[18:34:38] Twitter KyivIndependent: ⚡️Russia shells Donetsk Oblast, killing 1, injuring 5. Russian forces shelled Avdiivka and Kostyantynivka in Donetsk Oblast on March 13 with Uragan multiple rocket launchers and artillery, killing one civilian and injuring 5 others, according to regional prosecutors.

[18:49:37] Twitter DefenceU: All loud on the eastern front. 10th Mountain Assault Brigade https://t.co/moZY9Tnpwr

[19:49:38] Twitter DefenceU: RT @oleksiireznikov: Prior to the upcoming #Ramstein format meeting I had a conversation with my great friend @SecDef .We compared notes on our cooperation&the path to Victory.This genuine support of the Allies makes me very optimistic about the future.Solidarity becomes efficiency on the battlefield https://t.co/QbX2iY8PmS

[19:49:39] Twitter KyivIndependent: ⚡️Official: Russia 'ready' to extend Black Sea grain deal for only 60 days. Russia is prepared to extend the Black Sea Grain Initiative after deliberations with United Nations officials, but only for a period of 60 days, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin said.

[20:34:49] Twitter KyivIndependent: ⚡️Statistics agency: Ukraine's GDP down 31.4% in 4th quarter of 2022. Ukraine's GDP fell by 31.4% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to a 30.8% drop in the third quarter, according to the State Statistics Service.

[20:49:42] Twitter KyivIndependent: A year into Russia’s all-out war in Ukraine, there is little doubt in the West that Ukraine needs to win. However, China is keeping an eye on the war as it considers ways to seize full control over Taiwan while undermining Western dominance, experts say. https://t.co/fsPcTAhSWg

[21:19:37] Twitter KyivIndependent: The UK Defense Ministry posted a video from the training with Challenger 2 tanks pledged to Ukraine. The UK said it would provide Kyiv with 14 such modern battle tanks. Ukraine's General Staff said that Ukrainian tank crews have been quick to master “the mighty Challenger 2.” https://t.co/gzL2RBFM9o

[21:34:43] Twitter KyivIndependent: ⚡️Moscow Patriarchate refuses to vacate premises of Kyiv Pechersk Lavra. The Russian-affiliated head of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, an Orthodox monastery, said on March 13 that he and other monks of the monastery had no intention of vacating the premises of the Lavra.

[21:34:44] Twitter KyivIndependent: On March 10, the Ministry of Culture published a statement that monks of the Russian Orthodox Church's Ukrainian branch must leave the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, Ukraine's most important Orthodox monastery, by March 29.

[22:19:37] Twitter KyivIndependent: ⚡️Survey: 41,4% of respondents think Hungary could make territorial claims against Ukraine. As many as 41,4% of Ukrainians believe Hungary could make territorial claims against Ukraine, according to a survey by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology.

[22:34:39] Twitter KyivIndependent: ⚡ Zelensky: Ukraine to spend additional $13.5 billion on defense. An additional $13.5 billion will be spent on defense, including military salaries and drones, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on March 13 in his nightly video address.

[22:49:39] Twitter KyivIndependent: ⚡ Reuters: Ukrainian soldiers complete Leopard tank training in Spain. Fifty-five Ukrainian soldiers, including 40 tank crew members and 15 mechanical specialists, completed training on Leopard 2 tanks in Spain, Reuters reported. They left for Spain in February 2022.

[22:49:40] Twitter KyivIndependent: “The West's continued ignorance about figures like Navalny only reinforces Russian propaganda narratives, even though the past year has brought to light the multitude of crimes committed by Russia against Ukraine,” writes our news editor @TsurkanKate. https://t.co/HJHjRY97SK

[23:19:37] Twitter KyivIndependent: Fierce fighting rages over central Bakhmut as Russia’s Wagner mercenaries try to break through Ukrainian defenses in the ruined city, Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi said on March 13. https://t.co/Eku6xsxZR6

[23:19:38] Twitter KyivIndependent: ⚡️SBU: Court sentences Russian agent to 15 years in prison. A Ukrainian court has sentenced a man accused of being a Russian agent to 15 years in prison, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) said on March 13.

[23:19:39] Twitter KyivIndependent: ⚡️Serbian minister calls for sanctions against Russia. Serbia's Economy Minister Rade Basta on March 13 called on his government to finally impose sanctions against Russia, declaring that they were paying a "high price" for not doing so.

[23:19:41] Twitter KyivIndependent: Serbia has traditionally been an ally of Russia. However, tensions have begun to surface between the two countries since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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