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Ukraine Advances Amid Russian Threat, Secures POW Release

3/7/2026

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Ukraine's military continues to advance against Russian forces.
Drone strikes damaged five ships at Novorossiysk port.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of an impending Russian spring offensive after visiting frontline troops.
Ukraine returned 200 prisoners of war, including Mariupol defenders, in a deal facilitated by the United States.
Kyiv accused Hungary of hostage-taking after Ukrainian bank couriers were detained.

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Ukraine's military continues to advance against Russian forces.
Drone strikes damaged five ships at Novorossiysk port.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of an impending Russian spring offensive after visiting frontline troops.
Ukraine returned 200 prisoners of war, including Mariupol defenders, in a deal facilitated by the United States.
Kyiv accused Hungary of hostage-taking after Ukrainian bank couriers were detained.