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The second part of Grant Sanderson's video interview with myself on the cosmic distance ladder is now out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFMaT9oRbs4 I wrote a blog post with additional commentary and corrections on both videos at https://terrytao.Mathstodon
⚡️’Berlin Wall is not an option’ — Zelensky warns against dividing Ukrainian cities by contact line. Ukrainian towns and cities divided by a demarcation line in the event of a ceasefire would be left empty and desolate, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. kyivindependent.com/berlin-wal…
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[2025/03/20 08:40]
'Berlin Wall is not an option' — Zelensky warns against dividing Ukrainian cities by contact line
"There are regions, there are cities and towns that are cut off by one or another contact line, and if in some places you leave this line, you will simply leave these cities or towns without life; no one will return to half of the city," President Vo…Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Zelensky says he and Trump discussed US help in restoring Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-t…
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[2025/03/20 07:50]
Zelensky says he and Trump discussed US help in restoring Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
"Water supply, technical staff, and many more steps to ensure that in a year and a half to two and a half, the plant starts to bring money and electricity to people. This is my vision," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of March 20, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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[2025/03/20 06:36]
⚡️ Update: 10 injured, including 4 children, in Russian attack on Kropyvnytskyi. The number of injured in a Russian drone attack against Kropyvnytskyi in Kirovohrad Oblast has risen to 10, including four children, the police reported. kyivindependent.com/massive-dr…
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[2025/03/20 06:37]
'Massive' drone attack on Kirovohrad Oblast injures 10, including children
Russia launched its "largest attack in recent years" on Kropyvnytskyi in Kirovohrad Oblast overnight on March 20, Governor Andrii Raikovych said.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Russian airfield in Saratov Oblast reportedly on fire after heaviest drone attack on region. Saratov Oblast hosts the Engels-2 airfield, a base for strategic bomber planes regularly used for aerial strikes on Ukraine. kyivindependent.com/russias-sa…
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[2025/03/20 06:24]
Russia's Engels air base ablaze after Ukrainian drone strike, Kyiv says
The Russian cities of Saratov and Engels were targeted in the heaviest drone attack against Saratov Oblast throughout the entire full-scale war overnight on March 20, Governor Roman Busargin claimed, reporting a fire at a local airfield.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
The White House on March 19 proposed Ukraine pass its nuclear facilities to the U.S. as part of the ongoing ceasefire talks. kyivindependent.com/russian-oc…
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[2025/03/19 22:43]
Ukraine peace talks put Russian occupation of Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant back in the spotlight
Editor's note: This story was updated on March 26 after Russia falsely claimed the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant to be a Russian facility. The White House on March 19 proposed Ukraine pass its nuclear facilities to the U.S.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Zelensky confirms new arrival of F-16 jets to Ukraine. A new shipment of Western F-16 fighter jets has arrived in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed to journalists on March 19. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-c…
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[2025/03/20 00:56]
⚡️Russian attacks on railway infrastructure in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast injure four workers. Russia carried out two attacks on Ukraine’s railway infrastructure in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, injuring four workers, Ukrzaliznytsia reported on March 19. kyivindependent.com/russian-at…
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[2025/03/19 22:52]
Russian attacks on railway infrastructure in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast injure four workers
Russia carried out two attacks on Ukraine's railway energy infrastructure in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, injuring four workers, Ukrzaliznytsia reported on March 19.Sonya Bandouil (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️’Massive’ drone attack on Kirovohrad Oblast injures 8. Russia launched its “largest attack in recent years” on Kropyvnytskyi in Kirovohrad Oblast overnight on March 20, injuring eight people, including a child, regional Governor Andriy Raykovych said. kyivindependent.com/massive-dr…
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[2025/03/20 02:53]
'Massive' drone attack on Kirovohrad Oblast injures 10, including children
Russia launched its "largest attack in recent years" on Kropyvnytskyi in Kirovohrad Oblast overnight on March 20, Governor Andrii Raikovych said.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️US, Ukrainian delegations to meet in Saudi Arabia in ‘coming days,’ Zelensky says. Ukrainian and U.S. officials are expected to meet in Saudi Arabia in the coming days for continued peace talks, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on March 19. kyivindependent.com/us-ukraine…
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[2025/03/20 03:43]
US, Ukrainian delegations to meet in Saudi Arabia in 'coming days,' Zelensky says
Ukrainian and U.S. officials are expected to meet in Saudi Arabia in the coming days for continued peace talks, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a post to social media on March 19.Volodymyr Ivanyshyn (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️State Department did not delete investigation data into abducted Ukrainian children, spokesperson says. The U.S. did not delete data collected from investigations of Ukrainian children abducted by Russians amid the full-scale war, U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said on March 19. The Trump administration cut funding to an initiative led by Yale University that tracked Russian war crimes, including the forced deportation of Ukrainian children. The database included thousands of Ukrainian children forcibly taken to Russia and there were concerns the data may have been deleted. kyivindependent.com/us-state-d…
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[2025/03/20 03:03]
In altri cantoni i progetti sono già stati avviati, in Ticino la politica è ancora divisa tra favorevoli e contrari
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⚡️EU plans to supply at least 2 million shells annually to Ukraine. The European Union plans to supply Ukraine with at least 2 million shells annually, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced on March 19. kyivindependent.com/eu-plans-t…
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[2025/03/19 21:40]
President Donald Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone call on March 19; Zelensky said he agreed to stop strikes on Russian energy infrastructure during a phone call with Trump; and more. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wa…
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[2025/03/19 20:48]
Ukraine war latest: Trump, Zelensky hold phone call to discuss ceasefire; Ukraine brings back 175 soldiers from Russian captivity
Key developments on March 19: * Zelensky agrees to halt strikes on Russian energy infrastructure during call with Trump * US ownership of Ukraine's power plants would be 'best protection' of energy infrastructure, White House says …The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
In this week’s edition of Ukraine Business Roundup: McDonald’s announced it would be gradually reintroducing its breakfast menu in some cities; Lviv’s airport may resume aviation operations as early as April or May; and more. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-bu…
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[2025/03/19 20:44]
Ukraine Business Roundup — McDonald's and DOGE in Ukraine
The following is the March 18, 2025 edition of our Ukraine Business Roundup weekly newsletter. To get the biggest news in business and tech from Ukraine directly in your inbox, subscribe here.Liliane Bivings (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️US has ‘moved beyond minerals deal’ to focus on lasting ceasefire in Ukraine, White House says. Washington is now focused on achieving a lasting ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on March 19. kyivindependent.com/us-has-mov…
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[2025/03/19 20:04]
US has 'moved beyond minerals deal' to focus on lasting ceasefire in Ukraine, White House says
Washington is now focused on achieving a lasting ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on March 19 when asked about the current status of the potential minerals deal between the U.S. and Ukraine.Kateryna Hodunova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Trump agrees to help Ukraine find available Patriot air defense systems in Europe, White House says. Volodymyr Zelensky asked Donald Trump for additional air defense systems to protect Ukrainian civilians, in particular, Patriot missile systems. kyivindependent.com/trump-agre…
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[2025/03/19 19:22]
Trump agrees to help Ukraine find available Patriot air defense systems in Europe, White House says
President Volodymyr Zelensky asked U.S. President Donald Trump for additional air defense systems to protect Ukrainian civilians, in particular, Patriot missile systems. The U.S.Kateryna Hodunova (The Kyiv Independent)
While the White House has been keen to project the call between Trump and Putin on March 18 as a success, Ukrainian lawmakers the Kyiv Independent spoke to saw no real progress. kyivindependent.com/putin-is-s…
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[2025/03/19 19:32]
'Putin is stalling' — Trump 'ceasefire' call met with skepticism in Kyiv
U.S. President Donald Trump said it was a "great call." A Kremlin aide declared the world had "become a much safer place.Chris York (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️US ownership of Ukraine’s power plants would be ‘best protection,’ of energy infrastructure, White House says. Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky discussed Ukraine’s electrical supply and nuclear power plants during the call on March 19. kyivindependent.com/u-s-owners…
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[2025/03/19 19:12]
US ownership of Ukraine's power plants would be 'best protection' of energy infrastructure, White House says
President Donald Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone call on March 19, during which Trump suggested American ownership of Ukraine's power plants could help ensure their security.Kateryna Hodunova (The Kyiv Independent)
Stronger defense, including nuclear deterrence and forward-deployed forces, is Europe’s best chance to deter Russia and defend Ukraine from further attack, writes James Rogers of the Council on Geostrategy in his op-ed. kyivindependent.com/success-of…
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[2025/03/19 18:35]
Success of peacekeeping forces in Ukraine hinges on deterrence
We are at a critical moment for Europe, with continental security hanging in the balance. In late February, the United Kingdom announced plans to increase defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027. U.K.James Rogers (The Kyiv Independent)
Escalating warnings of a potential Russian attack on NATO have raised fears in the Baltic states. Talk about a potential Russian invasion is “very common at parties, gatherings, lunch breaks, water cooler talk,” one Vilnius resident says. kyivindependent.com/talk-about…
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[2025/03/19 12:04]
‘Talk about an invasion is everywhere’ — How Lithuania is preparing for war with Russia
Throughout Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, repeated and escalating warnings of the potential for a wider war have only raised fears in the Baltic states that they could be next in the crosshairs of the Kremlin.Yuliia Taradiuk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Trump Jr., Witkoff, Carlson, Kushner involved in secret talks with Zelensky’s rivals, Politico reports. kyivindependent.com/trump-jr-w…
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[2025/03/19 13:11]
Trump Jr., Witkoff, Carlson involved in secret talks with Zelensky's rivals, Politico reports
U.S. President Donald Trump's son, Donald Jr., news host Tucker Carlson, Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, and special envoy Steve Witkoff were involved in backchannel talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky's political rivals, Politic…Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Ukraine to compile list of energy sites Russia must stop attacking, Zelensky says. “And if the Russians don’t hit our facilities, we won’t hit their facilities,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-to…
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[2025/03/19 12:42]
Ukraine to compile list of energy sites Russia must stop attacking, Zelensky says
"And if the Russians don't hit our facilities, we won't hit their facilities," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
Trump’s meddling in domestic Ukrainian politics has backfired spectacularly, making Zelensky a symbol of resistance (again), write Olena Yermakova and Alex Fynn of KI Insights in their op-ed. kyivindependent.com/trumps-pus…
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[2025/03/19 13:13]
Trump’s push for regime change in Ukraine has only boosted Zelensky
The debate over Ukraine’s elections and future leadership is intensifying. With peace talks gaining momentum, calls for elections are growing louder, and both the Russian and American sides are questioning Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s leg…Olena Yermakova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ US court blocks cuts to USAID, says Musk’s DOGE likely violated Constitution. The court order requires the Trump administration to restore email and computer access to all USAID employees, including those on administrative leave. kyivindependent.com/us-court-b…
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[2025/03/19 13:20]
US court blocks cuts to USAID, says Musk's DOGE likely violated Constitution
The court order requires the Trump administration to restore email and computer access to all USAID employees, including those on administrative leave. However, it does not reinstate the agency in full or reverse staff firings.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ The outgoing German government agreed to release an additional 3 billion euros ($3.3 billion) in military assistance for Ukraine, a German Finance Ministry spokesperson confirmed for the Kyiv Independent. kyivindependent.com/germany-ag…
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[2025/03/19 13:48]
German government backs additional $3.3 billion in military aid for Ukraine
The outgoing German government agreed to release an additional 3 billion euros ($3.3 billion) in military assistance for Ukraine, a German Finance Ministry spokesperson confirmed for the Kyiv Independent on March 19.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ ‘Putin is playing a game here’ — Germany’s Pistorius criticizes Trump’s ceasefire call with Moscow. “After this supposedly groundbreaking, great phone call, the Russian attacks have not decreased,” Boris Pistorius said. kyivindependent.com/putin-is-p…
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[2025/03/19 14:25]
'Putin is playing a game here' — Germany's Pistorius criticizes Trump's ceasefire call with Moscow
"After this supposedly groundbreaking, great phone call, the Russian attacks have not decreased," Boris Pistorius said.Yuliia Taradiuk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukraine brings home 175 prisoners of war in swap with Russia. Ukraine has brought home 175 Ukrainian soldiers in a one-for-one prisoner exchange with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on March 19. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-re…
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[2025/03/19 14:32]
⚡️ Ukraine ceasefire could be reached ‘in a couple of weeks,’ Witkoff says. “I actually think in a couple of weeks we’re going to get to it (a ceasefire). So, lots of good things,” said U.S. president’s special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff. kyivindependent.com/ceasefire-…
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[2025/03/19 14:34]
Ukraine ceasefire could be reached 'in a couple of weeks,' Witkoff says
“I actually think in a couple of weeks we’re going to get to it (a ceasefire). So, lots of good things. Now it’s for the technical teams to dot the I’s and cross the T’s. And everybody is committed to that process," said U.S.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
Russia’s Defense Ministry on March 18 said it had stopped a significant Ukrainian ground assault from entering Russia’s Belgorod Oblast, a claim Kyiv swiftly dismissed as a propaganda effort. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-de…
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[2025/03/19 15:15]
Ukraine denies Russian claims of thwarted attempt to invade Belgorod Oblast — here’s what we know
On March 18, Russia’s Defense Ministry said it had stopped a significant Ukrainian ground assault from entering Russia’s Belgorod Oblast, a claim that Ukraine swiftly denied as a propaganda effort.Andrea Januta (The Kyiv Independent)
The Kyiv Independent’s Kate Tsurkan sits down with Ukrainian writer Oksana Zabuzhko to discuss the role of writers and intellectuals in wartime and the importance of decolonization in Ukraine’s education. Watch here: piped.video/watch?v=ct-6vWPFB7…
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[2025/03/19 16:58]
⚡️Zelensky holding call with Trump, White House official says. “Happening now — President Trump is in the Oval Office on a call with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine,” White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino said on X. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-h…
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[2025/03/19 15:27]
Trump, Zelensky hold hour-long phone call, discuss aligning Russia and Ukraine's 'requests and needs,' US president says
"Just completed a very good telephone call with President Zelensky of Ukraine. It lasted approximately one hour.Kateryna Hodunova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Trump, Zelensky hold hour-long phone call, discuss aligning Russia and Ukraine’s ‘requests and needs,’ US president says. “Just completed a very good telephone call with President Zelensky of Ukraine,” Donald Trump said. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-h…
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[2025/03/19 16:09]
Trump, Zelensky hold hour-long phone call, discuss aligning Russia and Ukraine's 'requests and needs,' US president says
"Just completed a very good telephone call with President Zelensky of Ukraine. It lasted approximately one hour.Kateryna Hodunova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukraine’s largest telecom operator, Kyivstar, has signed an agreement to acquire Uklon, a leading ride-hailing and delivery platform in the country, for $155.2 million, Kyistar’s parent company, Veon, announced in a press release on March 19. kyivindependent.com/leading-uk…
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[2025/03/19 17:12]
⚡️US, Russian officials to meet in Saudi Arabia in ‘coming days,’ Waltz says. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz said he had discussed Donald Trump’s efforts to end the war in Ukraine with Yuri Ushakov, a close adviser to Putin. kyivindependent.com/us-russian…
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[2025/03/19 16:48]
US, Russian officials to meet in Saudi Arabia in 'coming days,' Waltz says
National Security Advisor Mike Waltz said he had discussed Trump's efforts to end the war in Ukraine with Yuri Ushakov, a close adviser to Putin.Kateryna Hodunova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Zelensky confirms Ukraine agrees to stop strikes on Russian energy infrastructure. “I supported this step, and Ukraine confirmed that we are ready to implement it,” Volodymyr Zelensky said. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-a…
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[2025/03/19 17:52]
Zelensky agrees to halt strikes on Russian energy infrastructure during call with Trump
President Volodymyr Zelensky said he agreed to stop strikes on Russian energy infrastructure during a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on March 19.Kateryna Hodunova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Zelensky agrees to halt strikes on Russian energy infrastructure during call with Trump, Bloomberg reports. The call between Trump and Zelensky came a day after the U.S. president spoke with Putin on the phone. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-a…
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[2025/03/19 17:21]
Zelensky agrees to halt strikes on Russian energy infrastructure during call with Trump
President Volodymyr Zelensky said he agreed to stop strikes on Russian energy infrastructure during a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on March 19.Kateryna Hodunova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Finland to lead international bomb shelter coalition for Ukraine. Finnish President Alexander Stubb and President Volodymyr Zelensky finalized a “civil protection coalition” on March 19, Zelensky told reporters during a press briefing. kyivindependent.com/finland-to…
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[2025/03/20 04:58]
Finland to lead international bomb shelter coalition for Ukraine
Finland will seek out more international partners to partake in the coalition and assist Ukraine in building shelters in the face of regular Russian aerial attacks. Ministers from Finland and Ukraine signed the agreement on March 19.Volodymyr Ivanyshyn (The Kyiv Independent)
Do I just need to get used to PHP or is this code insanely hard to read and reason about? [wordpress template]
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Discussions: discu.eu/q/gist.github.com/see…
@derickr Wordpress themes are pretty much the wild west of PHP.
I'm fairly sure 90%+ of the "PHP is bad" opinions are derived after having to look into that particular abyss.
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Justice Department's independence is threatened as Trump's team asserts power over cases and staff (Associated Press)
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How the Justice Department's independence is being threatened
Pam Bondi had insisted at her Senate confirmation hearing that as attorney general, her Justice Department would not “play politics.Eric Tucker (AP News)
Domenica 23 marzo: biciclettata NO PORTO
Come già più volte abbiamo raccontato, c'è un progetto che vuole costruire un enorme polo crocieristico a Fiumicino, un enorme speculazione destinata a portare devastazione ambientale in un territorio già pesantemente provato, oltretutto con un proge…Radiondarossa
Scoop: Dems "pissed" at liberal groups MoveOn, Indivisible (Axios)
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Scoop: Dems “pissed” at liberal groups MoveOn, Indivisible
From Axios. View the full context on memeorandum.memeorandum
Piccolo pomeriggio di ciclomeccanica
Domenica 23 marzo, dalle 15:00 alle 18:00, presso ZAM, Milano, via Sant'Abbondio 4
Piccolo pomeriggio di ciclomeccanica!
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Ti daremo una mano a sistemarla
Domenica 23 marzo 2025,
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“We are ready to continue to provide assistance (to Ukraine) within our capacity according to the wishes of parties involved,” a spokesperson for the China International Development Cooperation Agency said on March 18. kyivindependent.com/china-expr…
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[2025/03/19 04:10]
China signals willingness to aid Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction
"We are ready to continue to provide assistance within our capacity according to the wishes of parties involved, which, of course, includes post-war reconstruction," a spokesperson for the China International Development Cooperation Agency said.Olena Goncharova (The Kyiv Independent)
“I would commend President Putin for all he did today on that call to move his country close to a final peace deal,” Steve Witkoff said after the 1.5-hour phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. kyivindependent.com/us-russia-…
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[2025/03/19 03:41]
US-Russia ceasefire talks set for March 23 in Jeddah, US envoy Witkoff says
"I would commend President Putin for all he did today on that call to move his country close to a final peace deal," Steve Witkoff said after the 1.5-hour phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.Olena Goncharova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Putin didn’t mention military aid in phone call, Trump says. Trump also said it was “a great call” and that the U.S. hopes to expand trade with Russia, including deals on “very big forms of rare earth.” kyivindependent.com/putin-didn…
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[2025/03/19 00:21]
Putin didn't mention military aid in phone call, Trump says
Trump also said it was "a great call" and that the U.S. hopes to expand trade with Russia, including deals on "very big forms of rare earth."Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️’I don’t want us to be on Putin’s menu’ — Zelensky says negotiations must include Ukraine. “We are an independent state. Without us, I think it’s wrong to negotiate,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said on March 18. kyivindependent.com/i-dont-wan…
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[2025/03/18 23:28]
'I don't want us to be on Putin's menu' — Zelensky says negotiations must include Ukraine
"We are an independent state. Without us, I think it's wrong to negotiate," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on March 18.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Kyiv supports energy sector ceasefire, expects military aid to continue, Zelensky says. “We will support such a proposal, but we’re very interested in the details,” Zelensky said, in reference to a proposed 30-day pause on energy attacks. kyivindependent.com/kyiv-suppo…
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[2025/03/18 22:36]
Kyiv supports energy sector ceasefire, expects military aid to continue, Zelensky says
"We will support such a proposal, but we're very interested in the details," Zelensky said, in reference to a proposed 30-day ceasefire on energy infrastructure attacks.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Trump, Putin open to ‘mutually beneficial cooperation’ in key sectors, Kremlin says. “A number of ideas were discussed that are moving towards the development of mutually beneficial cooperation in the economy and energy sector.” kyivindependent.com/trump-puti…
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[2025/03/18 21:27]
Trump, Putin open to 'mutually beneficial cooperation' in key sectors, Kremlin says
"A number of ideas were discussed that are moving towards the development of mutually beneficial cooperation in the economy and energy sector," the Kremlin said in a readout of the March 18 phone call between Putin and Trump.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
Putin has agreed to a 30-day pause of energy infrastructure strikes during a call with Trump; Washington announced on March 18 that another round of talks on the Russian war in Ukraine would “begin immediately” in the Middle East; and more. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wa…
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[2025/03/18 21:08]
Ukraine war latest: Putin, Trump hold 1.5-hour call, discuss ceasefire in Ukraine
Key developments on March 18: * Trump-Putin call: Russia agrees to 30-day pause of energy infrastructure strikes * US announces another round of negotiations in Middle East on war in Ukraine * Ukrainian forces attempted to enter Belgorod Oblast, …The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Ukrainian forces attempted to enter Belgorod Oblast, repelled by Russian forces, Russia claims. The Russian Defense Ministry claimed othat the Ukrainian Armed Forces attempted to enter Russia’s Belgorod Oblast but were repelled by the Russian military. kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-…
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Ukrainian forces attempted to enter Belgorod Oblast, repelled by Russian forces, Russia claims
The Russian Defense Ministry claimed on March 18 that the Ukrainian Armed Forces attempted to enter Russia's Belgorod Oblast but were repelled by the Russian military.Kateryna Hodunova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Zelensky confirms prisoner exchange, says he has not yet spoken with Trump after Putin call. “We have always supported the position of not attacking the energy sector with any weapons,” Zelensky told Suspilne on March 18. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-c…
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[2025/03/18 20:24]
Zelensky confirms prisoner exchange, says he has not yet spoken with Trump after Putin call
"I expect that we will have a conversation with President Trump, we will understand the details," Zelensky told Suspilne on March 18. "We have always supported the position of not attacking the energy sector with any weapons."Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ US announces another round of negotiations in Middle East on war in Ukraine. Washington announced on March 18 that another round of talks on the Russian war in Ukraine would “begin immediately” in the Middle East. kyivindependent.com/us-announc…
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[2025/03/18 19:42]
US announces another round of negotiations in Middle East on war in Ukraine
"This conflict should never have started and should have been ended long ago with sincere and good faith peace efforts," the White House's statement read.Kateryna Hodunova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Call with Putin ‘good and productive,’ Trump says. The call with Russian President Vladimir Putin was “good and productive,” U.S. President Donald Trump said on March 18. kyivindependent.com/us-announc…
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US announces another round of negotiations in Middle East on war in Ukraine
"This conflict should never have started and should have been ended long ago with sincere and good faith peace efforts," the White House's statement read.Kateryna Hodunova (The Kyiv Independent)
This is issue 18 of Ukrainian lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak’s weekly “Ukraine Reforms Tracker” covering events from March 10–16, 2025. The digest highlights steps taken in the Ukrainian parliament related to business and international financial programs. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-re…
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Ukraine Reforms Tracker Weekly — Issue 18
Editor’s note: This is issue 18 of Ukrainian lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak’s weekly "Ukraine Reforms Tracker" covering events from March 10–16, 2025.Yaroslav Zhelezniak (The Kyiv Independent)
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Outrage after JD Vance claims judges are not allowed to check executive power (Robert Tait/The Guardian)
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Outrage after JD Vance claims judges are not allowed to check executive power
Vice-president accused of threatening constitution after saying judges have no right to restrain president’s agendaRobert Tait (The Guardian)
Fondazione Marcia Perugia-Assisi: esclusi dal palco del 15 marzo a Roma
Sulla sua pagina Facebook la Fondazione esprime forte disappunto per il clima di ostilità subito nella piazza "pro-Europa" convocata da Michele Serra. Ma la scelta di partecipare all'evento ha ricevuto molteplici critiche.Alessandro Marescotti (PeaceLink)
Trump orders U.S. to prioritize refugee resettlement of South Africans of European descent (Camilo Montoya-Galvez/CBS News)
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Trump orders U.S. to prioritize refugee resettlement of South Africans of European descent
President Trump directed officials to prioritize the resettlement of Afrikaners in South Africa through the U.S. refugee program, which he suspended on his first day in office.Camilo Montoya-Galvez (CBS News)
È un borgo ligure che rivendica una fantomatica indipendenza, ma nonostante una bandiera, un inno e una principessa la legge è quella italiana
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Gaza: il genocidio è ora. Va fermato - Articolo21
Bombardamenti a tappeto. Uno ogni cinque secondi. Nel cuore della notte. Il risultato è una strage. Oltre 400 morti nella striscia di Gaza ormai stremata. E Israele non ha alcuna intenzione di fermarsi. La tregua è stata un’illusione.Articolo21
A Foot Pedal To Supplement Your Keyboard
It’s 2025, and you’re still probably pressing modifier keys on your keyboard like a… regular person. But it doesn’t have to be this way! You could use foot pedals instead, …read more
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A Foot Pedal To Supplement Your Keyboard
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How I Automated My Podcast Transcript Production With Local AI
Discover my journey creating an open-source tool that uses WhisperX and local LLMs to automatically generate polished podcast transcripts.Den Delimarsky (den.dev)
Report: Statistically Elon 3-4 Children Away From Having One Who Actually Loves Him
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology determined that billionaire and father of 13 Elon Musk is statistically three to four children away from having one who actually loves him.Reece Napierski (The Hard Times)
[17:52] Israel kills over 400 people in surprise Gaza airstrikes as future of ceasefire in serious doubt
Israel launched a surprise barrage of airstrikes overnight, killing hundreds of people in Gaza.
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Ukraine’s battlefield is rapidly transforming into a global hub for defense innovation, offering crucial lessons on adapting to modern warfare and reshaping Europe’s security for a more resilient future. kyivindependent.com/how-ukrain…
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How Ukraine’s defense tech is shaping the future of warfare
Geopolitical events over the past three years have forced a rethinking of the global security framework.Anatoliy Khomenko (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ UK hopes US drones, satellites will help monitor Ukraine ceasefire, Times reports. kyivindependent.com/uk-expects…
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UK reportedly hopes US drones, satellites will help monitor Ukraine ceasefire
The U.S. military has 247 military satellites and thousands of commercial satellites, providing an "unrivaled picture" of eastern Ukraine that European forces would struggle to replicate, the Times wrote.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ The Kremlin wants all Western arms supplies to Ukraine to stop during a proposed truce but prioritizes a pause on U.S. arms as its “minimum aim,” Bloomberg reported. kyivindependent.com/russia-see…
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[2025/03/18 11:49]
Russia sees US aid halt during Ukraine truce as its 'minimum' goal, Bloomberg reports
The Kremlin wants all Western arms supplies to Ukraine to stop during a proposed truce but prioritizes a pause on U.S. arms as its "minimum aim," Bloomberg reported on March 18, citing two undisclosed sources in Moscow.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ EU approves over $2 billion in economic support for Moldova. The Reform and Growth Facility, which includes 1.5 billion euros ($1.6 billion) in loans and 385 million euros ($420 million) in grants, covers the period of 2025-2027. kyivindependent.com/eu-approve…
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EU approves over $2 billion in economic support for Moldova
The Reform and Growth Facility, which includes 1.5 billion euros ($1.6 billion) in low-interest loans and 385 million euros ($420 million) in grants, will cover the period of 2025-2027 and is part of the EU's long-term Moldova Growth Plan.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Trump’s aid cuts disrupt supply of HIV treatments to Ukraine, 7 more countries. kyivindependent.com/trumps-aid…
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[2025/03/18 10:17]
Trump's aid cuts threaten supply of HIV treatments to Ukraine, 7 more countries, WHO warns
World Health Organization warned that Kenya, Haiti, Lesotho, Burkina Faso, Mali, Nigeria, South Sudan, and Ukraine could run out of critical antiretroviral drugs in the coming months.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Ukraine withdraws from one front-line sector in Donetsk Oblast, commander says. “This allowed us not only to save our soldiers but also to improve our defense,” Lieutenant General Serhii Naiev said. kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-…
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[2025/03/18 10:11]
Ukraine withdraws from one front-line sector in Donetsk Oblast, commander says
"This allowed us not only to save our soldiers, but also to improve our defense. (Russia) is suffering losses, and we can act more effectively," Lieutenant General Serhii Naiev said.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Poland, Baltics to withdraw from anti-personnel mine ban treaty. Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland announced on March 18 their intention to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention. kyivindependent.com/estonia-la…
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[2025/03/18 09:59]
Poland, Baltics to withdraw from anti-personnel mine ban treaty
The defense ministers of the four nations argued that the security situation in the region has "fundamentally deteriorated" and that military threats to NATO member states bordering Russia and Belarus have "significantly increased."Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Trump’s aid cuts disrupt supply of HIV treatments to Ukraine, 7 more countries. kyivindependent.com/we-had-to-…
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[2025/03/18 09:41]
Updated: 'We had to get Ukraine to do the right thing,' Trump says
U.S. President Donald Trump said on March 17 that the U.S. had to push Ukraine "to do the right thing" regarding efforts to end the war while recalling his public clash with President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office last month.Olena Goncharova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Italy, Spain hesitant on EU’s $43 billion military aid to Ukraine plan. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said the proposal needed further discussion and that Italy was awaiting the outcome of the upcoming call between Trump and Putin. kyivindependent.com/italy-spai…
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[2025/03/18 09:09]
Italy, Spain hesitant on EU's $43 billion military aid to Ukraine plan
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said the proposal needed further discussion and that Italy was awaiting the outcome of the upcoming call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Trump boasts of saving Ukrainian soldiers in Kursk Oblast despite Kyiv denying encirclement claims. kyivindependent.com/trump-boas…
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[2025/03/18 08:35]
Trump boasts of saving 'surrounded' Ukrainian soldiers despite Kyiv denying encirclement in Kursk Oblast
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on March 17 that he took an unspecified action to save "surrounded" Ukrainian soldiers, apparently referring to his earlier and unsubstantiated claims of Kyiv's troops being encircled in Russia's Kursk Ob…Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Russian energy giant Gazprom suffers $13.1 billion loss in 2024. Gazprom’s financial troubles were compounded by falling share prices in its subsidiary Gazprom Neft and an increased income tax rate of 25%, which raised deferred tax liabilities. kyivindependent.com/russian-en…
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[2025/03/18 07:55]
Russian energy giant Gazprom suffers $13.1 billion loss in 2024
Gazprom's losses averaged $251 million per week, $35 million per day, or $1.4 million per hour. While the company's total revenue increased by 11% and its gas revenue by 14%, it still ended the year with a sales loss of 192 billion rubles (…Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ 2 killed, 13 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over past day. kyivindependent.com/attacks-13…
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[2025/03/18 07:34]
2 killed, 13 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over past day
Ukrainian air defenses shot down 63 of the 137 Russian attack and decoy drones overnight over 12 oblasts, the Air Force said. Sixty-four decoy drones reportedly disappeared from radars without causing damage.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ ‘Many elements’ of Ukraine deal agreed upon, Trump says ahead of call with Putin. U.S. President Donald Trump said he was “very much” looking forward to the call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on March 18, adding that “many elements of a Final Agreement have been agreed to, but much remains.” Read also: kyivindependent.com/trump-plan…
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[2025/03/18 07:37]
'Many elements' agreed upon — Trump, Putin to discuss Russia-Ukraine war on March 18
"I'll be speaking to President Putin on Tuesday. A lot of work's been done over the weekend," U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Russia is not “losing hope” ahead of a planned call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump, Putin’s aide Yuri Ushakov told pro-Kremlin news outlet Kommersant on March 18. kyivindependent.com/russia-not…
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[2025/03/18 07:26]
Russia 'not losing hope' ahead of planned Putin-Trump call, top Putin aide says
Russia is not "losing hope" ahead of a planned call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump, Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov told pro-Kremlin news outlet Kommersant on March 18.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ UK, EU to discuss confiscating Russian assets ahead of Ukraine peace talks, Bloomberg reports. kyivindependent.com/uk-eu-to-d…
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[2025/03/18 06:50]
UK, EU to discuss confiscating Russian assets ahead of Ukraine peace talks, Bloomberg reports
Negotiations will focus on establishing the legal and financial framework to seize Russian assets, despite opposition from some EU member states, particularly Belgium and Germany.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of March 18, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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[2025/03/18 06:50]
⚡️Telegram CEO Durov returns to Dubai amid French investigation. Pavel Durov, Telegram’s Russian-born founder and CEO, said that the investigating judges allowed him to depart even though the probe is ongoing. kyivindependent.com/telegram-c…
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[2025/03/18 06:47]
Telegram CEO Durov returns to Dubai amid French investigation
Pavel Durov, Telegram's Russian-born founder and CEO, said that the investigating judges allowed him to depart even though the probe is ongoing.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Trump administration weighs recognizing Crimea as Russian territory, Semafor reports. The potential move comes as U.S. President Donald Trump prepares for a call with Vladimir Putin on March 18, with a proposed 30-day ceasefire on the table. kyivindependent.com/trump-admi…
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[2025/03/18 06:11]
⚡️European nations urge UN action against Russian satellite sabotage, media reports. The disruptions have targeted Eutelsat and SES, Europe’s main satellite providers, which support television, radio, and aviation navigation systems. kyivindependent.com/european-n…
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[2025/03/18 05:44]
U.S. President Donald Trump said on March 17 that his argument with President Volodymyr Zelensky during the Ukrainian leader’s visit to the Oval Office was part of a strategy to pressure Ukraine. kyivindependent.com/we-had-to-…
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[2025/03/18 04:23]
Updated: 'We had to get Ukraine to do the right thing,' Trump says
U.S. President Donald Trump said on March 17 that the U.S. had to push Ukraine "to do the right thing" regarding efforts to end the war while recalling his public clash with President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office last month.Olena Goncharova (The Kyiv Independent)
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US Institute of Peace says DOGE has broken into its building (Matthew Lee/Associated Press)
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Trump administration guts board of US Institute of Peace. Group says DOGE arrives
The Trump administration has fired most of the board of the U.S. Institute of Peace and sent its new leader into the Washington headquarters of the independent organization.Matthew Lee (AP News)
Exclusive: Navajo Code Talkers disappear from military websites after Trump DEI order (Erin Alberty/Axios)
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Exclusive: Navajo Code Talkers disappear from military websites after Trump DEI order
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Microsoft accidentally cares about its users, releases update that unintentionally deletes Copilot from Windows
It's rare in this day and age that proprietary operating system vendors like Microsoft and Apple release updates you're more than happy to install, but considering even a broken clock is right twice a day, we've got
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La Lituania dice che dietro all’incendio di un negozio Ikea di Vilnius nel 2024 ci sarebbero stati i servizi segreti russi
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