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These are the key developments on day 1,104 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Here is the situation on Tuesday, March 4:

Fighting

• Ukraine’s military reported that it destroyed 46 out of 83 Russian drones launched at the country overnight. Another 31 drones were reportedly “lost” and failed to reach their targets.
• A drone attack on Ukraine’s Black Sea port of Odesa damaged energy infrastructure, causing power and heat supply disruptions in the city, according to regional Governor Oleh Kiper. Odesa’s Mayor, Gennadiy Trukhanov, stated that the attack knocked out three boiler plants.
• A Ukrainian drone strike targeted an industrial enterprise in Russia’s southern city of Syzran, as reported by the governor of the Samara region. No casualties were reported, but a Russian Telegram channel claimed that the Syzran oil refinery was hit.
• A Ukrainian mass drone attack in the Chertovsky district of Russia’s Rostov region set fire to an oil pipeline, according to regional Governor Yury Slyusar. He later added that falling debris also caused a fire at a storage facility in the area.
• A Russian missile strike on an army training ground near the village of Cherkaske killed several Ukrainian soldiers, according to a Ukrainian military source cited by AFP. While an official death toll was not released, Ukrainian military blogger Yury Butusov estimated that 30-40 soldiers were killed and 90 others injured.
• Moscow confirmed that Kyiv returned 33 civilians who were displaced from the western Kursk region after Ukraine took control of the territory. Russia’s human rights ombudswoman, Tatyana Moskalkova, stated that the handover was facilitated with the support of the International Committee of the Red Cross and mediation by Belarus.

Economy

• Reuters reported a significant crash in Ukraine’s international bonds following a public clash between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Politics and Diplomacy

• The Kremlin stated that the next round of Russia-US talks on ending the invasion of Ukraine was unlikely to occur before both countries’ embassies resume normal operations.
• AFP quoted Zelenskyy as saying that it would “not be simple” to replace him as Ukraine’s leader. However, he reiterated his willingness to step down in exchange for Ukraine’s entry into NATO.
• Luke Pollard, the UK’s armed forces minister, told Times Radio that no agreement has been reached on the terms of a potential truce in Ukraine. AFP also reported, citing a government source, that “a one-month truce has not been agreed.”
• A spokesperson for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said European countries were exploring several options to end Russia’s war against Ukraine but did not provide details.
• Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov criticized the London security summit, claiming that European leaders’ pledges to increase funding for Kyiv would only prolong hostilities rather than contribute to a peaceful resolution.
• Peskov also commented on the public dispute between Trump and Zelenskyy, stating that it highlights the challenges of reaching a settlement with Ukraine. He accused Zelenskyy of lacking a desire for peace and diplomatic skills, adding, “Someone should make him want peace.”
• Zelenskyy told UK media that a ceasefire without security guarantees would not sustainably end Russia’s invasion. “It will be a failure for everyone if Ukraine is forced into a ceasefire without serious security guarantees,” he said.
• Ukraine’s Energy Minister, German Galushchenko, sent a letter to the International Atomic Energy Agency’s chief, Rafael Grossi, urging the IAEA to comply with Ukrainian laws. The letter emphasized that staff rotations could not occur without Ukrainian authorities’ approval.

• Grossi defended the rotation of staff through Russian-occupied territory, stating that it was necessary for the security of his employees.
• Starmer told the UK Parliament that a minerals deal between the US and Ukraine would not be “enough on its own” without security guarantees.
• Zelenskyy said a deal to end Russia’s war on Ukraine is “still very, very far away” and expressed confidence in continued US support despite his recent disagreement with Trump.
• Trump criticized Zelenskyy’s stance on a possible ceasefire, stating on his Truth Social network, “This is the worst statement that could have been made by Zelenskyy, and America will not put up with it for much longer.”
• In response, Zelenskyy posted on social media that he wants to end the war “as soon as possible” and emphasized the importance of substantive diplomacy.
• Trump said he would provide an update on the minerals deal on Tuesday and reiterated that Zelenskyy should show more appreciation for Washington’s support.
• Trump’s administration has paused financing for new weapons sales to Ukraine following his escalating feud with Zelenskyy. Reuters reported, citing a White House official, that Washington is reviewing its aid to ensure it contributes to peace.