**US Military Aid Continues to Flow to Ukraine**
As of late last night, US military aid was still being sent to Ukraine. This is according to Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, who spoke in Kyiv on March 4.
Just a day earlier, it was reported that US President Donald Trump had ordered a halt to all military aid to Ukraine. The order reportedly went into effect immediately and would affect over $1 billion in weapons and ammunition deliveries.
**Russia Launches Drone Attacks on Ukraine**
In other news, Russian forces launched 99 drones from various cities overnight. The drones were fired at Ukraine from the Russian cities of Orel, Kursk, Bryansk, Millerovo, and Primosk-Akhtarsk.
The attacks began around 3 a.m. local time, with residents reporting explosions. A fire broke out at one facility as a result.
**Global Reaction to US Aid Suspension**
European leaders have spoken out against the suspension of US military aid to Ukraine. “This is a moment for Europe and we are ready to step up,” said Ursula von der Leyen.
Meanwhile, Russian forces suffered 1,340 casualties just over the past day. However, at least 1,233 children have been safely returned home from Russian-occupied areas through a Ukrainian initiative.
**US Politics**
The suspension of US military aid has caused tensions between Ukraine and the US. U.S. Vice President JD Vance criticized President Volodymyr Zelensky in an interview with Fox News, claiming he had shown a “clear unwillingness to engage in the peace process.”
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov described the shift as a positive development for Moscow.
**Economic Developments**
US and Ukraine are making progress on a key mineral agreement that could strengthen economic ties. The White House has also directed the State and Treasury departments to compile a list of sanctions that could be lifted.
Financial troubles have forced eight coal companies in Russia’s Kemerovo Oblast to halt operations, leaving hundreds of miners without pay for months.
**Zelensky Speaks Out**
President Volodymyr Zelensky remains committed to finding a peaceful solution to the conflict. “It is very important that we try to make our diplomacy really substantive to end this war as soon as possible,” he posted on X.
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