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• Operational information on 18.00, 27.03.2022 regarding the russian invasion Ukraine MOD 27 Mar 2022
• Operational information on 12.00, 27.03.2022 regarding the russian invasion Ukraine MOD 27 Mar 2022
• Operational information on 06.00, 27.03.2022 regarding the russian invasion Ukraine MOD 27 Mar 2022
• Operational information on 24.00, 26.03.2022 regarding the russian invasion Ukraine MOD 27 Mar 2022
• Russia targets Ukraine's Lviv with cruise missiles, Zelensky demands further arms Press TV 27 Mar 2022 -- Russian forces have struck military targets in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv with high-precision cruise missiles, with former Soviet state's president demanding Western nations give more arms and asking if they are afraid of Moscow.
• Mariupol Mayor Cites 'Thousands' Dead, Says 'Complete Evacuation' Needed RFE/RL 27 Mar 2022 -- The mayor of the besieged strategic city of Mariupol has described a devastated city in which "thousands" have died and around 90 percent of 2,600 residential buildings have been destroyed or damaged in the monthold Russian invasion.
• Facts about Russia-Ukraine conflict: Russia says Western sanctions not fatal difficulties People's Daily 27 Mar 2022 -- The Russia-Ukraine conflict continued on Sunday as relevant parties are working to broker a peaceful solution. Following are the latest developments of the situation:
• Mayor says Ukraine's western city of Lviv under attack People's Daily 27 Mar 2022 -- Ukraine's western city of Lviv came under attack on Saturday, Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi wrote on Facebook.
• At least 5 injured in missile attacks in Ukraine's western city of Lviv People's Daily 27 Mar 2022 -- At least five people were injured in missile attacks on Ukraine's western city of Lviv on Saturday, Head of the Lviv Regional Military Administration Maksym Kozytskyi said on Facebook.
• Ukraine insists on security guarantees at peace talks with Russia: negotiator People's Daily 27 Mar 2022 -- Ukrainian Presidential Advisor Mykhailo Podolyak said that Kiev insists on a system of security guarantees for Ukraine as one of the key elements of negotiations with Russia, the presidential press service reported Saturday.
• Search Vessels on Duty After Sea Mine Neutralised in Bosphorus, Turkish Minister Says Sputnik 27 Mar 2022 -- There is no emergency situation in the Black Sea despite two naval mines being spotted the day before, as mine-search vessels continue to be on duty, Turkish Minister of National Defence Hulusi Akar said on Sunday.

Ukraine

• In Ukraine, a special award will be given to corporations that quickly and completely left Russia - Andriy Yermak President of Ukraine 27 Mar 2022
• Ukrainian servicemen in Mariupol are not ready to leave their wounded and dead brothers-in-arms in the city - President President of Ukraine 27 Mar 2022 -- "President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the defenders of Mariupol had a choice to leave the city and save their lives, but they did not want to leave their wounded brothers-in-arms and the bodies of the dead there. The Head of State spoke about this in an interview for Russian media from "Zygar" YouTube channel, "Rain" TV channel, "Meduza" portal, "Kommersant" and "Novaya Gazeta"."
• After the Russian invasion, a global split between Ukrainians and Russians took place - President of Ukraine President of Ukraine 27 Mar 2022 -- "After the beginning of the full-scale armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, a deep historical and cultural split between Ukrainians and Russians took place, which is unlikely to be overcome in the coming years. This was stated by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an interview for Russian media from "Zygar" YouTube channel, "Rain" TV channel, "Meduza" portal, "Kommersant" and "Novaya Gazeta"."
• Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Ukraine is ready to exchange Russian prisoners of war, but it seems that the Russian side is not very interested in it President of Ukraine 27 Mar 2022 -- "The Ukrainian side is ready to exchange Russian prisoners of war for Ukrainian prisoners of war before the end of hostilities. This was stated by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an interview for Russian media from "Zygar" YouTube channel, "Rain" TV channel, "Meduza" portal, "Kommersant" and "Novaya Gazeta"."
• Russia has failed to destabilize the political situation in Ukraine, so its armed aggression is unsuccessful - President President of Ukraine 27 Mar 2022 -- "The Russian Federation has been trying to destabilize the political situation in Ukraine for several years, but these attempts have failed, so the armed aggression against our state has not achieved its goals. This was stated by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an interview for Russian media from "Zygar" YouTube channel, "Rain" TV channel, "Meduza" portal, "Kommersant" and "Novaya Gazeta"."
• Ukrainian Officer Says Kremlin Plans To Split Country As New Talks To Begin RFE/RL 27 Mar 2022 -- The head of Ukraine's military intelligence has said Russia hopes to split the country in two as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy again pleaded with the West to send jet fighters to his besieged country.

Russia

• Russia Warns Local Media Not To Publish Interview With Ukrainian President RFE/RL 27 Mar 2022 -- Russia's communications regulator has warned Russian news agencies against publishing an interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, the web portal Meduza reported.
• Lugansk People's Republic May Hold Referendum on Joining Russia Soon Sputnik 27 Mar 2022 -- The LPR militia previously reclaimed most of the territory of the republic, forcing out Ukrainian troops and liberating settlements after an eight-year war waged by Kiev there.
• Leader Of Kremlin-Backed Separatists In Ukraine Planning 'Referendum' To Join Russia RFE/RL 27 Mar 2022 -- The leader of territory controlled by Kremlin-backed separatists in Ukraine's Luhansk region has said he plans on holding a "referendum" on accession to Russia, a move that will escalate tensions between the Kremlin and the West.
• Address on National Guard Day President of Russia 27 Mar 2022 -- Established six years ago, the National Guard has become an inseparable and reliable link in the comprehensive state system of ensuring the rule of law and law enforcement, and protecting the rights and interests of our citizens.(...) I want to specially address the service personnel and staff of the National Guard units involved in the special military operation in Donbass and Ukraine.

United States

• Biden: Defense of Ukraine Against Russian Invasion Vital to Democracy VOA 27 Mar 2022 -- U.S. President Joe Biden declared Saturday in Poland that the West's defense of Ukraine against Russia's invasion is vital to protect democracy worldwide for generations to come.
• Biden meets Ukraine's foreign, defense ministers in Poland People's Daily 27 Mar 2022 -- U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday met with Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov during his visit to Poland, "for an update on Ukraine's military, diplomatic, and humanitarian situation," according to the White House.

NATO

United Nations

• Update 34 - IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine IAEA 27 Mar 2022 -- Ukraine told the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) today that it still did not know when the next staff rotation at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) might take place, almost a week after the most recent turnover of technical personnel at the site, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said.

Foreign Reactions

• Turkey urges talks with Russia on peace, says that world cannot 'burn bridges' with Moscow Press TV 27 Mar 2022 -- Turkey has urged further talks with Russia to end its military operation in Ukraine, stressing that the world cannot "burn bridges" with Moscow altogether as the conflict has entered its second month.
• U.K.: Russia Sanctions Could 'Come Off With Full Cease-Fire And Withdrawal' From Ukraine RFE/RL 27 Mar 2022 -- British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss says sanctions to punish wealthy Russian elite and businesses since the invasion of Ukraine could be lifted if Russia's president ended the attack and pledged "no further aggression."
• Bulgarian president says not to allow involvement in conflict in Ukraine People's Daily 27 Mar 2022 -- Bulgarian President Rumen Radev said here on Saturday that he would not allow his country to be involved in the conflict in Ukraine, according to a press release by his press office.
• Serbian President Calls Western Demands to Support Sanctions Against Russia Unfair Sputnik 27 Mar 2022 -- Western demands for Serbia to support sanctions against Russia are unfair, since the country is a sovereign state, is not a member of the European Union, and has itself survived foreign aggression by NATO forces in 1999, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Sunday.

News Reports

• Could The War In Ukraine Trigger A Global Food Crisis? RFE/RL 27 Mar 2022 -- The effects of the war in Ukraine are already being felt across the world, from rocking world energy markets to spurring a growing refugee crisis in Europe.
• WFP Says Food Becoming Harder to Find in Ukraine VOA 27 Mar 2022 -- The World Food Program warns food is getting harder to find in Ukraine as the war grinds on, forcing people to resort to extreme measures.
• After Son Enlists To Fight In Ukraine, Mother Goes From Backer To Critic Of Putin's War RFE/RL 27 Mar 2022 -- Polling suggests most Russians back President Vladimir Putin's decision to invade Ukraine, and Lora* counted herself among that majority.