Ukraine attacked Moscow with the largest drone strike in the war, over 330 UAVs downed across Russia

In the early hours of March 11, Russian authorities reported that 74 drones were shot down on approach to Moscow, marking the largest drone assault on Russia's capital since the start of the full-scale war. According to Russia’s Defense Ministry, a total of 337 Ukrainian drones were launched in a sweeping offensive targeting multiple regions, including 91 over Moscow Oblast, 126 over Kursk Oblast, 38 over Bryansk Oblast, and others across Belgorod, Ryazan, Kaluga, Lipetsk, Oryol, Voronezh, and Nizhny Novgorod oblasts. While Russian officials claimed to have intercepted most of the drones, the attack caused significant damage in Moscow Oblast, including fires at a parking lot in Domodedovo, damage to warehouses in Leninsky district, and destruction to an apartment building in Ramenskoye. Two people were reported killed, and 18 others injured, including children.

The attack comes on the eve of critical talks between U.S. and Ukrainian delegations in Saudi Arabia, where potential peace terms and a partial ceasefire — including aerial and naval operations — are expected to be discussed. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin acknowledged minor damage in the city, while several Moscow airports, including Domodedovo, Sheremetyevo, Vnukovo, and Zhukovsky, temporarily suspended flights. Additionally, Ukraine reportedly targeted the Dyagilevo airbase in Ryazan Oblast and a site in Kursk Oblast. While Ukrainian military officials have not commented, Kyiv has consistently targeted military and industrial facilities inside Russia as part of its defense strategy.

Trump's policy on Ukraine is unfolding on a plan developed a year ago - Telegraph article recap

Donald Trump’s current policy toward Ukraine, as detailed in a recent Telegraph article from March 10, 2025, titled "The secret to Trump’s Ukraine negotiations is hidden in plain sight," appears to be unfolding according to a strategic plan laid out nearly a year ago by Keith Kellogg, a retired US lieutenant general and Trump’s appointed special envoy to Ukraine. Written in April 2024, Kellogg’s plan, titled “How an America First Foreign Policy Reduced Risks from Russia During the Trump Administration,” proposed leveraging cuts in military aid to pressure Ukraine into peace negotiations with Russia. The article suggests that Trump is meticulously following this script, step by step, as evidenced by his recent moves to reduce weapons deliveries to Ukraine and his public reprimand of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office, signaling a shift toward forcing Kyiv to the negotiating table. This approach aligns with Kellogg’s vision of a ceasefire and a negotiated settlement, with the US continuing to arm Ukraine only to prevent further Russian advances, contingent on Kyiv’s participation in talks.The unfolding of this policy has sparked outrage and controversy among Western allies.

Trump’s plan has upset Western allies, but the Telegraph says it’s no shock since Kellogg wrote it down a year ago. Trump is talking peace with Russia’s Putin, then asking Ukraine’s Zelensky to join, and linking future aid to those talks, just as Kellogg planned. But trouble came up when Zelensky asked for strong security promises after the war, and Trump said no, wanting Europe and Canada to handle it instead. Trump also wants Russia back in the G7 and isn’t being tough on Putin, which is softer than Kellogg’s idea of staying firm. This might mean Trump’s changing things up or has a bigger goal in mind.

Zelensky apologized to Trump for the argument at the Oval Office clash - Witkoff 

U.S. envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff said on March 10 that President Zelensky apologized to Donald Trump for their Oval Office argument in a letter, calling it "an important step." The apology comes ahead of U.S.-Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia, aimed at mending ties after Washington froze military aid and intelligence sharing.

The talks are expected to address security guarantees for Ukraine and revive a stalled natural resources deal. Witkoff expressed hope for progress, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested U.S. aid could resume if talks succeed.

Steve Witkoff to visit Moscow, meeting with Putin is possible

According to the multiple media outlets, Steve Witkoff, plans to visit Moscow in the upcoming days for a possible meeting with Vladimir Putin. The reported trip to Moscow will follow the March 11 discussions between Ukrainian and U.S. officials in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Witkoff will join U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz on the American side.

Despite being Trump's envoy for the Middle East, Witkoff has emerged as a leading figure in negotiations regarding Russia and Ukraine. He previously took part in talks with Russian representatives in Saudi Arabia on Feb. 18, held without Ukraine's participation.

Russia attacked Odesa with drones, causing large fires

Russia has once again conducted a large-scale drone attack on Odesa. A house, a warehouse containing children's toys, and a fuel tank caught fire as a result of the attack, the Mayor of Odessa reported. Early reports indicate that there are no casualties.

Drone attacks on Kyiv oblast and Kharkiv: private houses and warehouses damaged

Seven houses and two cars were damaged in the Boryspil district by the fall of debris from destroyed enemy targets. Windows in the houses shattered, and their facades and roofs were damaged during the attack on Kyiv oblast.

In Kharkiv oblast, in the town of Balakliia in the Izium district, a drone was seen at around 22:00 on 10 March, injuring a 61-year-old man. Wharehouses and agriculture machinery, vehicles and other equipment were damaged.

U.S. officials have said they don`t consider Ukraine to return the country's 2014 or 2022 borders

According to the Sky News report on March 11, 2025, U.S. officials have dismissed Ukraine’s requests to restore its borders to their 2014 or 2022 positions. The 2014 borders refer to Ukraine’s territory before Russia annexed Crimea, while the 2022 borders mark the lines before Russia’s full-scale invasion. According to the report, American officials privately stated they “don’t want to hear” about these demands, signaling a reluctance to support Ukraine’s push to reclaim all lost territory as part of ongoing discussions, possibly tied to peace negotiations or aid considerations. This stance has stirred debate about U.S. commitment to Ukraine’s territorial goals.

Vladimir Putin is not making any concessions on the issues of territorial claims, peacekeepers, and Ukraine's neutrality

Bloomberg published a report titled "Western Officials Say Putin Knows His Ukraine Terms Won’t Be Met," citing Western security officials who stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin is unwilling to make concessions on key issues in potential peace talks with Ukraine. According to the report, Putin remains firm on his demands regarding territorial claims, peacekeepers, and Ukraine’s neutrality, complicating U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to broker a credible settlement. The officials, speaking anonymously due to the sensitive nature of the discussions, noted that Putin has set maximal conditions—such as retaining control over occupied Ukrainian territories, rejecting foreign peacekeepers, and insisting on Ukraine’s permanent neutrality—knowing they are likely unacceptable to Ukraine and its European allies. The report suggests that Putin is prepared to continue the war if these terms are not met, indicating a strategy to maintain pressure rather than seek compromise, which poses a significant challenge to any quick resolution of the conflict.

Russians dropped a glide bomb on a city in the Donetsk Oblast

A Russian glide bomb strike on a residential building in Siversk, Donetsk Oblast, killed one person and injured four others on March 11, according to Vadym Filashkin, Head of the Donetsk Oblast Military Administration.

Filashkin reported that all the injured have been hospitalized, and emergency services are currently working at the scene.

About a quarter of Ukraine remains potentially mined - Ukraine's PM

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced that 139,000 square kilometers, or 23% of Ukraine's territory, remain potentially mined. Speaking at a government meeting, he noted that 84 certified operators are involved in demining, using 225 machines, including some produced in Ukraine.

Shmyhal said the state has already compensated over UAH 529 million (about $12.8 million) to farmers for private demining services, with nearly 360 more applications pending. This year’s budget includes UAH 3 billion (about $73 million) for further demining. Around 50 countries, including the U.S., EU members, Japan, and Canada, are assisting Ukraine in these efforts.