For today, links to six reports: from the Kyiv Independent, Kyiv Post, NBC News, Agence France-Presse, Tass, and National Public Radio; others or at least headlines of others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. (IRAN, WEST BANK, LEBANON, SYRIA, GAZA and MEDIA entries for this date are HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE, or scroll up or down.  UKRAINE 3-15-25 entry is HERE, or scroll down.) — MCM

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Ukraine confirms withdrawal from Sudzha in Russia’s Kursk Oblast. From the Kyiv Independent. Ukraine’s General Staff today confirmed Ukrainian troops’ withdrawal from the logistics hub of Sudzha in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, days after Moscow claimed its capture. READ MORE . . .

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Trump reappoints Kellogg as Ukraine envoy, dropping his Russia role. From Kyiv Post. U.S. President Donald Trump has reappointed retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg as special envoy to Ukraine. Kellogg previously served as a special envoy for both Ukraine and Russia but was excluded from recent Saudi-led peace talks. READ MORE . . . Click HERE for March 13 report from NBC News.

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FROM MARCH 15  Rubio, Lavrov discuss next steps on Ukraine. From AFP. The top U.S. and Russian diplomats discussed Saturday the “next steps” to end the war in Ukraine, hours after Kyiv’s allies agreed to exert pressure on Moscow. READ MORE , , ,

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Russian air defenses down four JDAM bombs, 141 Ukrainian drones in past day — top brass. From Tass. MOSCOW — “Air defenses shot down four U.S.-made JDAM guided air bombs and 141 fixed-wing drones” of the Ukrainian army over the last 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a broader statement. READ MORE . . .

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FROM MARCH 14  Understanding President Trump’s tough approach on Ukraine. Reported by Franco Ordoñez | NPR  Ukraine agreed to a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire, and President Trump says it’s now up to Russia. This comes after a weeks-long pressure campaign from the White House. Click HERE to listen and read.

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