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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s forces suffer deadliest day of year with more than 1,700 troops lost, says Kyiv - More than 1,700 Russian troops killed or injured along war frontline, says Kyiv

Ukraine is also looking into whether it can have a role in restoring security in the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war, according to Zelenskyy.

Zelenskyy has said Kyiv wants money and tech in return for its help in the Middle East, adding that the U.S. was among the nations that sought Kyiv’s help.

By Max Hunder and Yuliia Dysa KYIV, March 20 (Reuters) - Ukraine has deployed specialist teams to five Middle Eastern countries to help intercept drones and advise on air-defence measures, with officials saying they expect to conclude several significant agreements.

Hungary is heading into what could be its most consequential election in decades — and Ukraine has become a central issue in the campaign. The Kyiv Independent’s Martin Fornusek reports from