When the tiger reached for its handler’s hand so it could be scratched, I understood the true meaning of the term ‘rescue.’

Far from the front lines, wild animals evacuated from war zones are learning to trust again – although others have been stolen by #Russia or died.

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Russia kidnaps not only children, but rare animals too

Zoriana visits a rehab center for wild animals from the front lines, while Myroslava and Nastia reveal how Russia treats animals as mere resources.

^{Zoriana Semenovych (The Counteroffensive with Tim Mak)}

#NEWS OF THE DAY:

UKRAINIAN #CHILDREN #DATA MAY BE HANDED OVER TO #EU: The US may transfer data on the abduction of Ukrainian children to EU law enforcement. But America will permanently cease the work of #Yale researchers who assisted in locating returning deported minors.

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#KYIV TO GAIN EXTENDED ACCESS TO #EU INTEL: #Ukraine will receive expanded access to European intelligence data, technologies, and satellites, #Zelenskyy said. Moreover, Kyiv will have licenses for the production of air defense systems, as well as access to ammunition depots.

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Україні розширили доступ до розвідданих, військових складів і дали ліцензії на ППО, - Зеленський

Країни-партнери пообіцяли надати Україні нову допомогу. Зокрема, йдеться про ліцензії на виробництво протиповітряної оборони.

^{Іван Носальський (РБК-Україна)}

#UKRAINE COULD NEGOTIATE WITH DIFFERENT RUSSIAN REPRESENTATIVE: #Kyiv could agree to negotiations with another Russian representative but not with Putin, said Volodymyr #Zelenskyy. According to him, Vladimir #Putin "is afraid" of talks with Ukraine and personally with Zelenskyy.

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Україна могла б погодитися говорити з кимось з РФ, якщо в них є бачення закінчення війни, але не з Путіним, – Зеленський

Україна могла б погодитися говорити з кимось з РФ, якщо в них є бачення, як закінчити війну, але не з Путіним, який знаходить постійно ту чи іншу причину, щоб не закінчувати війну та боїться перемовин з Україною, заявив президент Володимир Зеленський…

^{Interfax-Ukraine}

#RUSSIA PREPARING FOR NEW #UKRAINE OFFENSIVE: Russia plans to launch a new offensive against Ukraine "in the coming weeks," Ukrainian government and military analysts predicted, according to AP. The Kremlin aims to implement these plans to pressure Ukraine.

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Ukrainians expect Russia to launch a fresh offensive to strengthen its negotiating position

Russian forces are preparing to launch a fresh military offensive in the coming weeks to maximize the pressure on Ukraine and strengthen the Kremlin’s negotiating position in ceasefire talks.

^{Samya Kullab (AP News)}

#KYIV WON’T SIGN #MINERAL#DEAL IF IT HINDERS #EU INTEGRATION: Ukraine will not sign a mineral agreement if it threatens its EU accession, according to #Zelenskyy. It comes amid reports of new mineral negotiations, which involves a full American control over Kyiv's natural resources.

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Ukraine won't sign minerals deal with US if it threatens EU membership, Zelensky says

The Financial Times reported on March 27 that the latest version of the agreement proposed by the U.S. includes terms that would grant Washington unprecedented control over Ukraine's natural resources through a joint investment fund.

^{Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)}

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