For now, links to THREE reports: from the Associated Press, the Moscow Times, and the Kyiv Independent; others are accessible by clicking in their names or initial as highlighted. (Scroll down for UKRAINE 3-14-26 and today’s IRAN, CUBA and MEDIA so far.) — MCM
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Iran war deflects attention from Ukraine as new offensive begins, by Barry Hatton | AP The Iran war has deflected global attention from Russia’s all-out invasion of its neighbor Ukraine as Europe’s biggest conflict since World War II enters its fifth year and an emboldened Kremlin undertakes a spring offensive. Neither side is easing up. READ MORE . . . Click HERE for same AP report in Spanish, and HERE for others.
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Major oil refinery in Leningrad region reportedly damages in Ukrainian drone strike. From the Moscow Times. Ukrainian drones are believed to have struck one of Russia’s largest oil refineries in the northwestern Leningrad region early today, coming after days of repeated strikes on nearby oil terminals that have led to disruptions in export flows. READ MORE . . .
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U.S. source says allies will be equipped as Pentagon weighs shifting Ukraine aid to Middle East: report, by Tim Zadorozhnyy | The Kyiv Independent The Pentagon is considering redirecting military aid intended for Ukraine to the Middle East, the Washington Post reported today, citing unnamed sources. The potential move comes as the U.S. expands operations against Iran. READ MOVE . . .
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