Jumat Malam Pertama Ganjil Apakah Anda Yakin Itu Malam Lailatul Qadr?

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Malam ganjil pertama dari sepuluh malam terakhir bulan berkah Ramadhan tahun 1446 H. 2025 M dimulai besok, yaitu malam Jumat tanggal 21 Ramadhan, yang diawali dengan azan Kamis terbenamnya matahari dan diakhiri dengan azan subuh Jumat. Apakah malam berkah itu akan bertepatan dengan Lailatul Qadr?

Tuhan Yang Maha Esa menyembunyikan Lailatul Qadr pada sepuluh malam terakhir bulan Ramadhan agar kita dapat menyadari keutamaan dan memperoleh pahala menjalankan sepuluh malam yang diberkahi.

Rasulullah SAW berpesan agar kita mencari Lailatul Qadr pada sepuluh malam terakhir bulan Ramadhan, khususnya pada malam-malam ganjil.

Namun banyak pendapat para ulama yang diriwayatkan dalam kitab-kitabnya yang menyatakan bahwa jika malam Jum’at adalah malam Witr, maka itu adalah Lailatul Qadr, sedangkan hal ini tidak disebutkan mengenai para Sahabat atau Rasulullah, dan hal itu disebabkan karena malam Jum’at dan harinya adalah hari raya bagi umat Islam, karena ada satu jam balasannya. matahari selesai diciptakan Allah pada hari Jumat, pada hari itu juga Adam diciptakan, pada hari itu ia dimasukkan ke surga, dan pada hari itu ia dikeluarkan dari surga. Kiamat tidak akan datang kecuali pada hari Jumat.”

Lailatul Qadr merupakan malam yang penuh kehormatan dan takdir yang besar, serta mengandung banyak keberkahan dan kebaikan. Sungguh suatu anugerah dan anugerah besar yang ALLAH SWT anugerahkan kepada bangsa ini. Dalam artikel ini, pelajari tentang keutamaan malam ini dan cara memanfaatkannya.

Malam LailatulQadr adalah malam yang berbeda dari malam-malam lainnya. Ini adalah malam takdir besar dimana ALLAH SWT menurunkan kitab takdir besar melalui malaikat takdir besar kepada seorang nabi takdir besar. Ini adalah LailaturQadr. Yang Maha Kuasa berfirman:

"Sesungguhnya Kami menurunkannya di malam LailatulQadr. Dan apakah yang membuatmu mengetahui apa itu LailatulQasr?" [Surat al-Qadr : 1-2]

Maha Suci Allah yang menyaksikan keutamaan malam ini dan memilihnya sebagai waktu lahirnya risalah Islam dan tanggal turunnya Al-Qur'an. Jika kalian ingin berbicara tentang keagungan dan keutamaan Al-Qur'an, hendaknya kalian berbicara tentang keagungan malam yang diberkahi di mana Al-Qur'an diturunkan, sebagaimana firman Allah SWT:

إِنَّآ أَنزَلْنَٰهُ فِى لَيْلَةٍ مُّبَٰرَكَةٍ ۚ إِنَّا كُنَّا مُنذِرِينَ

"Sesungguhnya Kami menurunkannya pada malam yang diberkahi" [Surat Ad-dukhan-3]

Keutamaan dan ciri-ciri Lailatul Qadr :

Lailatul Qadr merupakan malam yang takdirnya besar dan tiada tandingannya. Di dalamnya Allah melipatgandakan amalan kecil itu merupakan anugerah besar dan nikmat besar yang Allah anugerahkan kepada umat ini.

ليلة القدر .. اللهم إنك عفو تحب العفو فاعف عنى

Doa Lailatul Qadr... "Ya Allah, Engkau Maha Pengampun dan Engkau menyukai ampunan, maka ampunilah aku."

Banyak orang mencari doa Malam LailatulQadr untuk berdoa kepada Sang Pencipta di sepuluh hari terakhir bulan Ramadhan yang penuh berkah, di mana umat Islam mencari Malam LailatulQadr, sebagaimana diriwayatkan dari Rasulullah, semoga Tuhan memberkatinya dan memberinya kedamaian, dan doa Malam Takdir banyak disebutkan dalam hadits, yang kami jelaskan sebagai berikut:

Tidak ada doa yang baku pada malam Lailatul Qadr, karena seorang Muslim harus memanjatkan doa apa saja yang diinginkannya pada malam yang penuh berkah ini, di mana para malaikat turun. saya berdoa?

Beliau bersabda: “Katakanlah: ‘Ya Allah, Engkau pemaaf dan menyukai ampunan, maka ampunilah aku.’”

ليلة القدر .. اللهم إنك عفو تحب العفو فاعف عنى

Doa Lailatul Qadr... Ya Allah, Engkau Maha Pengampun dan Engkau menyukai ampunan, maka ampunilah aku

Selain itu, Ibnu Abbas radhiyallahu 'anhu bersabda bahwa Nabi Muhammad SAW bersabda: "Carilah pada sepuluh malam terakhir bulan Ramadhan, Lailatul Qadr, pada malam kesembilan yang tersisa, pada malam ketujuh yang tersisa, pada malam kelima yang tersisa."

Sholat Lailatul Qadr

Sholat Lailatur Qar.. Lailatul Qadr mempunyai keutamaan yang besar dan agung, sebagaimana diturunkan di dalamnya Al-Qur'an yang Mulia, dan di dalamnya Rasulullah SAW bersabda:

مَنْ قَامَ لَيْلَةَ الْقَدْرِ، إِيْمَانًا وَاحْتِسَابًا غُفِرَ لَهُ مَا تَقَدَّمَ مِنْ ذَنْبِهِ

“Barangsiapa yang mengerjakan Shalat LailatulQadr dengan iman dan mencari pahala, maka dosa-dosanya yang telah lalu akan diampuni.” (HR Bukhari, Muslim, Nasa'i, Tirmidzi dan Ahmad, dari Abu Hurairah RA).

Dan di dalamnya, Yang Maha Kuasa berfirman:

بِسْمِ اللّٰهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ


اِنَّآ اَنْزَلْنٰهُ فِيْ لَيْلَةِ الْقَدْرِ

وَمَآ اَدْرٰىكَ مَا لَيْلَةُ الْقَدْرِۗ

لَيْلَةُ الْقَدْرِ ەۙ خَيْرٌ مِّنْ اَلْفِ شَهْرٍۗ

تَنَزَّلُ الْمَلٰۤىِٕكَةُ وَالرُّوْحُ فِيْهَا بِاِذْنِ رَبِّهِمْۚ مِنْ كُلِّ اَمْرٍۛ

سَلٰمٌۛ هِيَ حَتّٰى مَطْلَعِ الْفَجْرِࣖ

“Dengan nama Allah Yang Maha Pengasih lagi Maha Penyayang."

"Sesungguhnya Kami telah menurunkannya (Al-Qur’an) pada LailatulQadr. Tahukah kamu apakah LailatulQadr itu? LailatulQadr itu lebih baik daripada seribu bulan. Pada malam itu turun para malaikat dan Rūḥ (Jibril) dengan izin Tuhannya untuk mengatur semua urusan. Sejahteralah (malam) itu sampai terbit fajar.” [Surat Al-Qadr 1-5]

Dalam surat Al Qadr, malam Lailatul Qadar dimaknai sebagai malam yang penuh kemuliaan. Malam lailatul qadar menjadi malam utama dibandingkan dengan seribu bulan. Pada saat inilah umat muslim akan berlomba-lomba untuk mendapatkan amal baik dengan cara mengamalkan ibadah sebanyak-banyaknya. Berikut informasi mengenai jumlah rakaat, niat sholat, hingga tata caranya.

Jumlah Rakaat Shalat LailatulQadr

Umumnya umat muslim melaksanakan salat Lailatul Qadar pada bulan Ramadhan, utamanya saat datangnya malam Lailatul Qadar. Sholat Lailatul Qadar dapat dikerjakan baik dalam 2 rakaat maupun 4 rakaat.

Bacaan Niat Sholat Lailatul Qadar

Sholat lailatul qadar dapat dilakukan dengan dua rakaat.

أُصَلَّ سُنَّةٌ فِي لَيْلَةِ الْقَدْرِ رَكْعَتَيْنِ مُسْتَقْبِلَ الْقِبْلَةِ لِلَّهِ تَعَالَى اللَّهُ أكْبَرْ

"Ushallî sunnatan fî lailatil qadri rak'âtaini mustaqbilal qiblati lillâhi ta'âlâ. Allâhu Akbar."

Artinya: "Saya niat sholat sunnah Lailatul Qadar dua rakaat dengan menghadap kiblat, karena Allah Taala. Allah Maha Besar."

Tata Cara Sholat Lailatul Qadar

Tata cara sholat Lailatul Qadar, sebagai berikut:

1. Membaca niat


2. Takbiratul ihram


3. Membaca doa iftitah


4. Membaca surat Al-Fatihah


5. Membaca surat pendek (dianjurkan membaca surat Al-ikhlas 7 kali)


6. Melakukan ruku dengan tuma'ninah


7. Melakukan gerakan i'tidal dengan tuma'ninah


8. Melakukan gerakan sujud dengan tuma'ninah


9. Duduk diantara dua sujud dengan tuma'ninah


10. Sujud kedua dengan tuma'ninah


11. Kemudian berdiri untuk melanjutkan shalat rakaat kedua


12. Kembali mengulang point 4-9


13. Duduk tasyahud akhir


14. Mengucap salam dengan menoleh ke kanan dan ke kiri

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Datang Untuk Menang - Jelang Timnas Indonesia Vs Australia di Kualifikasi Piala Dunia 2026

MATCH: Timnas Indonesia vs Australia Kualifikasi Piala Dunia 2026 digelar hari kamis besok, 20/03/2025, di Sydney Football Stadium.

Putaran ketiga Kualifikasi Piala Dunia 2026 Zona antara Timnas Indonesia akan melawan Australia akan digelar di Sydney Football Stadium pada hari Kamis besok, 25/03/2025, pukul 16.10 WIB. Laga ini bisa jadi kado manis debut Patrick Kluivert, jika pulang meraih nilai penuh 3 poin.

Pelatih Timnas Indonesia Patrick Kluivert percaya dengan skuad pilihannya. Ia menegaskan bahwa Garuda datang ke Australia untuk meraih kemenangan.

Timnas Indonesia dan Australia bertemu di kuallifikasi Piala Dunia 2026 merupakan pertemuan kedua. Pada pertemuan pertama, Skuad Garuda mampu menahan imbang Australia tanpa gol (0-0) di Stadion Utama Gelora Bung Karno (SUGBK), Jakarta, 10 September 2024.

Laga kali ini tentu akan berbeda, karena Timnas Indonesia sudah kedatangan banyak pemain naturalisasi anyar, serta tim kepelatihan yang baru. Patrick Kluivert diketahui baru ditunjuk sebagai pelatih Skuad Garuda pada awal Januari 2025 silam.

Meneer Patrick Kluivert itu pun mengusung target tinggi pada pertandingan debutnya bersama Timnas Indonesia. Pelatih berpaspor Belanda itu meyakini Skuad Garuda akan meraih hasil positif tanpa menganggap remeh Australia.

"Kami datang ke sini untuk mendapatkan hasil yang baik, dan hasil yang baik berarti kemenangan," ujar Meneer Belanda tersebut dikutip dari laman resmi PSSI, pada hari Rabu, 19/03/2025.

"Tentu saja, ini akan menjadi pertandingan yang sangat sulit, tetapi saya yakin kami bisa meraih hasil yang positif,” tuturnya.

Optimistis pelatih asal Belanda itu bukan tanpa alasan. Pasalnya, ia telah melihat langsung skil para penggawa Timnas pada sesi latihan perdana, di mana ia mengaku terkesan dengan kualitas permainan Ole Romeny dkk.

“Kesan pertama saya sangat baik. Kami melakukan serangkaian latihan umpan dan permainan penguasaan bola. Saya melihat kualitas dalam permainan mereka. Saya sangat senang dengan sesi latihan pertama ini,” ujar Kluivert.

"Cara mereka mengalirkan bola menunjukkan pertanda yang baik serta kecepatan yang bagus. Saya sangat senang dengan latihan pertama ini," jelasnya.

Terkait kondisi para pemain setelah perjalanan panjang menuju Australia, pelatih asal Belanda itu memastikan bahwa semuanya dalam kondisi yang cukup baik untuk berlatih.

“Ya, mereka memang menjalani penerbangan yang panjang, tetapi mereka tetap dalam kondisi bugar dan terlihat enjoy dalam berlatih,” tutur Kluivert.

Timnas Indonesia berkekuatan 29 pemain untuk menghadapi Australia, dengan kombinasi pemain yang berasal dari Liga 1 serta yang berkarier di Eropa dan Asia Tenggara.

Tiga pemain baru, yakni Joey Pelupessy, Emil Audero, dan Dean James juga sudah bergabung pada Selasa 18 Maret 2025 pagi.

Skuad Garuda masih ada latihan terakhir pada hari ini untuk memastikan dalam kondisi terbaik jelang pertandingan penting melawan Australia.

Diketahui, saat ini Timnas Indonesia menempati peringkat ketiga klasmen sementara Grup C dengan raihan 6 poin. Sementara Australia menempati posisi kedua dengan 7 poin.

Ada anggapan bahwa pertandingan Timnas Indonesia menghadapi Australia menjadi salah satu yang terpenting untuk Skuad Garuda. Kapten Merah Putih, Jay Idzes menjawabnya dengan berkelas.

"Pertanyaan bagus, sangat bagus. Bagaimana saya menghadapinya? Saya hanya fokus pada tugas sehari-hari—apa yang harus kami lakukan hari ini, sesi latihan, apa yang penting," ujar Idzes kepada wartawan dalam sesi jumpa pers, hari Rabu, 19/03/2025.

"Kami membahasnya dengan staf pelatih, berbicara dengan para pemain tentang arti pertandingan ini bagi kami. Saya tidak mengharapkan apa pun selain yang terbaik dari tim besok, seperti yang sudah kami tunjukkan di setiap laga sebelumnya saat membela negara," katanya menambahkan.

Idzes semakin percaya diri untuk melawan Australia. Pasalnya, penduduk Indonesia mendukung penuh perjuangan Skuad Garuda di Putaran Ketiga Kualifikasi Piala Dunia 2026 Zona Asia.

"Seperti yang sudah saya katakan sebelumnya soal para pemain baru, yang paling penting adalah semua orang paham bahwa kami bertarung untuk negara ini," ucap Idzes.

"Ada 280 juta orang di belakang kami, dan kami merasakan itu. Tapi jujur saja, bagi saya ini bukan tekanan tambahan, justru ini adalah dukungan ekstra dari semua pihak," sambungnya.

Idzes yakin bahwa Timnas Indonesia bisa menembus Piala Dunia. Para pemain Skuad Garuda termotivasi untuk membayar motivasi fans Tim Merah Putih.

"Saya rasa ini akan memberi kami dorongan tambahan, seperti yang sudah terjadi sejauh ini," tuturnya.

"Dan ya, saya benar-benar yakin bahwa dalam beberapa tahun ke depan, kami bisa membawa Indonesia ke peta sepak bola dunia," imbuh Idzes.

Prediksi line up mengerikan Timnas Indonesia vs Timnas Australia di matchday ketujuh Grup C Kualifikasi Piala Dunia 2026 zona Asia yang dilangsungkan di Sydney Football Stadium, Kamis 20 Maret 2025 akan diulas Okezone. Pelatih Timnas Indonesia Patrick Kluivert hanya punya waktu efektif dua hari untuk memberikan arahan langsung di hadapan seluruh personel skuad Garuda.

Sebab, baru pada hari ini hari Selasa, 18/03/2025, seluruh pemain Timnas Indonesia (29 personel) berlatih di lapangan Sydney, Australia. Melihat mepetnya persiapan, langkah bijak kemungkinan diambil Patrick Kluivert.

Berikut prediksi line up mengerikan Timnas Indonesia vs Timnas Australia di Kualifikasi Piala Dunia 2026:

(3-4-1-2): Maarten Paes; Mees Hilgers, Jay Idzes, Rizky Ridho; Kevin Diks, Thom Haye, Joey Pelupessy, Calvin Verdonk; Marselino Ferdinan; Rafael Struick, Ole Romeny.

President Donald J. Trump’s Call with President Vladimir Putin

(L) Russian President Vladimir Putin; (R) U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Today, March 18, 2025, President Trump and President Putin spoke about the need for peace and a ceasefire in the Ukraine war. Both leaders agreed this conflict needs to end with a lasting peace. They also stressed the need for improved bilateral relations between the United States and Russia. The blood and treasure that both Ukraine and Russia have been spending in this war would be better spent on the needs of their people.

This conflict should never have started and should have been ended long ago with sincere and good faith peace efforts. The leaders agreed that the movement to peace will begin with an energy and infrastructure ceasefire, as well as technical negotiations on implementation of a maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea, full ceasefire and permanent peace. These negotiations will begin immediately in the Middle East.

The leaders spoke broadly about the Middle East as a region of potential cooperation to prevent future conflicts. They further discussed the need to stop proliferation of strategic weapons and will engage with others to ensure the broadest possible application. The two leaders shared the view that Iran should never be in a position to destroy Israel.

The two leaders agreed that a future with an improved bilateral relationship between the United States and Russia has huge upside. This includes enormous economic deals and geopolitical stability when peace has been achieved.

A White House readout of the call said Putin supports Trump's idea for a mutual pause on energy infrastructure attacks -- but did not include a commitment to the 30-day truce accepted by Ukraine last week despite Trump's optimism in recent days that Moscow would go along.

Vladimir Putin has rejected an immediate and full ceasefire in Ukraine, agreeing only to halt attacks on energy infrastructure, following a call with US President Donald Trump.

The Russian president declined to sign up to the comprehensive month-long ceasefire that Trump's team recently worked out with Ukrainians in Saudi Arabia.

He said a comprehensive truce could only work if foreign military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine came to an end. Ukraine's European allies have previously rejected such conditions.

US talks on Ukraine are due to continue on Sunday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the US envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, said.

‘Diplomacy returns’: Russian experts on the Putin-Trump call

The recent phone conversation between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump – their second such discussion this year – has again drawn considerable attention. Lasting nearly two and a half hours, it became the longest call ever held between the presidents of the US and Russia.

Their dialogue primarily focused on bilateral relations and addressing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Key preliminary outcomes from the call include a mutual agreement to halt strikes on energy infrastructure for 30 days, establish a ceasefire in the Black Sea, exchange prisoners, and form expert groups from both Russia and the US to continue working toward peace.

Both the Kremlin and the White House praised the conversation as “very good” and highly positive. Here we explore if diplomatic and expert communities in Russia share the same view on these latest developments.

Konstantin Kosachev, vice speaker of the Federation Council:

The most significant takeaway from the recent call was that it truly felt like a dialogue, not two separate monologues. Importantly, it wasn’t conducted via typical, ultimatum-style demands – “accept our terms or face the consequences.” Russia refused to be baited into such rhetoric, and thankfully, the United States also avoided taking such a futile stance.

Vice Speaker of the Federation Council Konstantin Kosachev. ©Sputnik/Maksim Blinov

An undeniable step forward was made, as both sides showed genuine intent toward achieving tangible results. Unlike Europe’s provocative stance – claiming Russia must accept a 30-day ceasefire or be labeled anti-peace – the conversation prioritized comprehensive, long-term solutions over superficial PR stunts.

While no specific peace formula was presented today, Russia demonstrated its commitment through concrete unilateral steps in energy and humanitarian spheres. In contrast, Kiev’s offer of an uncontrollable ceasefire appeared more like a tactic to tarnish Russia’s image. Moscow chose immediate, practical actions over empty declarations – offering an example rather than an ultimatum.

The dialogue also highlighted the inherent value of Russia-US bilateral relations. Although Ukraine remains an important topic, it’s just one part of broader attempts to move past the problematic legacy left before Trump’s presidency. Symbolic gestures, like the idea of a joint hockey match, serve as positive signals encouraging both nations to “bury the hatchet” through peaceful interactions.

Remarkably, Europe’s near-total absence from post-call discussions underscores an understanding that, given the EU’s current destructive role, involving it could hinder rather than help diplomatic progress.

Critically, the establishment of expert groups to work on specific issues represents a practical step forward. Leaders set the tone, but experts will fill in the substantive details. Diplomacy, it seems, has truly returned.

Fyodor Lukyanov, the editor-in-chief of Russia in Global Affairs:

As expected, the hype surrounding the Putin-Trump call proved exaggerated. Attempts to portray it as decisive and historic fell flat. Still, it remains a meaningful step forward, allowing several preliminary observations.

Fyodor Lukyanov, the editor-in-chief of Russia in Global Affairs.
©Sputnik/Kristina Kormilitsyna

First, developments align closely with Russia’s preferred approach. Moscow resisted immediate ceasefire calls, emphasizing the necessity for carefully structured long-term agreements. This effectively deflected Washington’s urgency, especially after the talks in Jeddah. Russia elegantly maneuvered by endorsing Zelensky’s earlier (later abandoned) proposal of mutual restraint in targeting energy infrastructure and ensuring safety in the Black Sea. Whether this moratorium comes into force remains uncertain, but its very discussion has shifted the momentum in Russia’s favor.

Second, the conditions for peace remain focused on Ukraine’s demilitarization – stopping weapons supplies and military mobilization. This returns to Russia’s original objectives in Ukraine, although fully achieving them remains complicated. A notable tension has emerged: the US can potentially curtail assistance, whereas Europe has continued to deepen its military commitment to Kiev. Military capability, rather than territorial matters, has taken center stage.

Third, the Ukrainian crisis is embedded within broader Russia-US relations. The extensive discussion of economic collaboration, however symbolic, underlines this broader context. Notably, the Middle East, particularly Israel’s security, has received considerable attention, suggesting that Trump’s priorities extend beyond Ukraine. Such priorities present opportunities for potential trade-offs – less critical issues for one side exchanged for the priorities of the other.

Overall, neither Kiev nor Europe received encouraging news. Their conspicuous omission reflects their diminished role. It remains to be seen whether future negotiation rounds will yield significant progress or collapse entirely – and whether we’ll ultimately see the much-discussed hockey match between the KHL and NHL.

Evgeny Minchenko, director of the International Institute for Political Expertise:

Moscow’s goodwill gestures – another prisoner exchange, a 30-day halt on strikes against Ukrainian energy infrastructure, and restoring freedom of navigation – counter perceptions of Russian inflexibility. Russia has signaled its willingness to negotiate peace, contingent on halting Western arms and intelligence support. This condition cleverly places the responsibility not only on the US but also Europe. Kiev’s poor track record in honoring agreements, as noted by Putin, complicates the situation further.

Evgeny Minchenko, director of the International Institute for Political Expertise. ©Sputnik/Maria Devakhina

The dialogue remains bilateral, centered on Russia and the US, reinforced by expert groups. Ukraine and the EU remain sidelined, with Britain even further removed. The agenda extends beyond Ukraine to broader issues such as Middle East stability, global security, nuclear non-proliferation (likely referencing Iran), and economic cooperation.

The proposed hockey match symbolizes diplomatic optimism and wider aspirations of improved relations.

Ivan Timofeev, program director of the Valdai Club:

The conversation between Putin and Trump, along with official summaries of their call, reflects a continuing trend toward cautious optimism. Such a tone seemed unthinkable just a few months ago, and even now it’s hard to fully believe. Yet here we are.

Ivan Timofeev, program director of the Valdai Club. © Sputnik/Vladimir Trefilov

Clearly, the key topic remains resolving the Ukraine crisis. The outlines of a potential solution are becoming more apparent, likely unfolding step-by-step: first, halting specific hostile actions, then limited ceasefires, followed eventually by a broader ceasefire and ultimately peace. This incremental approach is logical since achieving a comprehensive settlement immediately rarely happens in conflicts like this.

However, there’s significant risk along the way – keeping the process intact will require immense political resolve. On the positive side, these negotiations are strictly bilateral, making them harder for third parties to sabotage, unlike previous efforts in Istanbul.

Another advantage is that the United States possesses considerable leverage to compel Kiev and its European allies to align with its diplomatic positions. As a unified national government rather than a complicated supranational body like the European Union, the US can act more swiftly and decisively, making dialogue with Washington easier for Moscow.

Another significant development from the conversation was the inclusion of other global issues such as Middle East stability and preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. This broader agenda underscores that the relationship between Russia and the US extends well beyond Ukraine alone.

Overall, the diplomatic process is moving forward without unnecessary haste or abrupt shifts, clearly showing positive momentum. Whether this improvement lasts, however, remains to be seen. The path ahead has many hidden pitfalls, and the weight of unresolved historical issues remains substantial. Only a fundamental rethinking of the nature of bilateral relations can alleviate these pressures. Trump appears inclined toward exactly this kind of transformation, and this aligns closely with Russia’s longstanding preference for traditional transactional diplomacy.

Vadim Kozyulin, Senior Researcher at the Diplomatic Academy of Russia:

Most importantly, the conversation was constructive, alleviating concerns about potential confrontation. Prisoner exchanges and the return of wounded Ukrainian soldiers have created a positive atmosphere for further dialogue. The creation of expert groups adds necessary breathing room, serving as an essential buffer.

Vadim Kozyulin, Senior Researcher at the Diplomatic Academy of Russia.
©Sputnik/Evgeny Odinokov

Significantly, the emphasis on addressing the root causes of the crisis and acknowledging Russia’s legitimate security interests was received without pushback from Trump. The White House’s post-call statement framed the Ukrainian conflict as an unfortunate obstacle to a potentially broader US-Russia partnership – a notable contrast to Zelensky’s less successful meeting with Trump.

Overall, the call offered no surprises or dramatic shifts, which, given current tensions, might be its greatest strength.

Ilya Kramnik, military analyst, expert at the Russian International Affairs Council:

A comprehensive ceasefire wasn’t realistic immediately, but an agreement on energy and infrastructure targets, as well as safety measures in the Black Sea, would be a positive step forward.

Ilya Kramnik, military analyst, expert at the Russian International Affairs Council.
©Sputnik/Grigory Sysoev

Core issues remain unchanged: Ukraine’s demilitarization, the fate of its current leadership and state ideology, and broader Russia-NATO security issues. Achieving substantial progress will be slow and challenging, perhaps even elusive. However, the US position makes Europe’s insistence on prolonged conflict increasingly untenable.

Russian forces strike oil industry facilities used for Ukrainian army’s needs

©Alexey Konovalov/TASS

Russian forces struck oil industry facilities used for the Ukrainian army’s needs over the past day in the special military operation in Ukraine, Russia’s Defense Ministry reported on Tuesday.

"Operational/tactical aircraft, attack unmanned aerial vehicles, missile troops and artillery of the Russian groups of forces struck oil industry facilities supporting the operation of Ukraine’s armed forces, military airfield infrastructure, the sites for storing and using unmanned aerial vehicles and massed manpower and equipment of Ukrainian armed formations in 146 areas," the ministry said in a statement.

Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicts over 35 casualties on Ukrainian army in Kharkov area

Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted more than 35 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed an enemy electronic warfare station in its area of responsibility in the Kharkov Region over the past day, the ministry reported.

"Battlegroup North units operating in the Kharkov direction inflicted losses on formations of a mechanized brigade of the Ukrainian army near the settlement of Volchansk in the Kharkov Region," the ministry said.

The Ukrainian army lost more than 35 personnel, four motor vehicles and a field artillery gun in that frontline area over the past 24 hours, it specified.

In addition, Russian forces destroyed an electronic warfare station of the Ukrainian army, it said.

Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicts 205 casualties on Ukrainian army in past day

Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicted roughly 205 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed three enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the ministry reported.

"Battlegroup West units improved their tactical position and inflicted losses among manpower and equipment of three mechanized brigades and an assault brigade of the Ukrainian army and a territorial defense brigade in areas near the settlements of Malaya Shapkovka, Monachinovka, Radkovka, Shiykovka and Proletarskoye in the Kharkov Region," the ministry said.

The Ukrainian army lost an estimated 205 personnel, three armored combat vehicles, including a US-made M113 armored personnel carrier, five pickup trucks, four artillery guns, among them two NATO weapons, an ammunition depot and three electronic warfare stations in that frontline area over the past 24 hours, it specified.

Russia’s Battlegroup South inflicts over 200 casualties on Ukrainian army in past day

Russia’s Battlegroup South inflicted more than 200 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed two enemy armored fighting vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the ministry reported.

"Battlegroup South units gained better lines and positions and inflicted losses on formations of a mechanized brigade, an infantry brigade and an airmobile brigade of the Ukrainian army in areas near the settlements of Seversk, Shcherbinovka and Ivanopolye in the Donetsk People’s Republic," the ministry said.

The Ukrainian army lost more than 200 personnel, two armored combat vehicles and three motor vehicles in that frontline area over the past 24 hours, it specified.

Russia’s Battlegroup Center inflicts over 440 casualties on Ukrainian army in past day

Russia’s Battlegroup Center inflicted more than 440 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed four enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the ministry reported.

"Battlegroup Center units kept advancing deep into the enemy’s defenses and inflicted losses on formations of three mechanized brigades, an assault brigade of the Ukrainian army, a marine infantry brigade and a National Guard brigade in areas near the settlements of Krasnoarmeisk, Mirolyubovka, Novoaleksandrovka, Udachnoye, Uspenovka, Dimitrov and Shevchenko in the Donetsk People’s Republic," the ministry said.

The Ukrainian army lost more than 440 personnel, four armored combat vehicles, including two US-made M113 armored personnel carriers, six motor vehicles and three artillery guns in that frontline area over the past 24 hours, it specified.

Russia’s Battlegroup East inflicts over 145 casualties on Ukrainian army in past day

Russia’s Battlegroup East inflicted more than 145 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed five enemy artillery guns in its area of responsibility over the past day, the ministry reported.

"Battlegroup East units inflicted casualties in active operations on formations of a motorized infantry, an airmobile brigade of the Ukrainian army and a territorial defense brigade in areas near the settlements of Bogatyr, Komar and Otradnoye in the Donetsk People’s Republic," the ministry said.

The Ukrainian army lost more than 145 personnel, two armored combat vehicles, two motor vehicles, five field artillery guns, including a US-made 155mm Paladin self-propelled artillery system and a Polish-manufactured 155mm Krab self-propelled artillery gun in that frontline area over the past 24 hours, it specified.

Russia’s Battlegroup Dnepr inflicts 70 casualties on Ukrainian army in past day

Russia’s Battlegroup Dnepr inflicted roughly 70 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed an enemy ammunition depot in its area of responsibility over the past day, the ministry reported.

"Battlegroup Dnepr units inflicted damage on manpower and equipment of two coastal defense brigades of the Ukrainian army in areas near the settlements of Novodanilovka and Kamenskoye in the Zaporozhye Region and Tokarevka in the Kherson Region," the ministry said.

"As many as 70 [Ukrainian] servicemen, three motor vehicles and an ammunition depot were destroyed," it said.

Russian air defenses down 117 Ukrainian UAVs, five JDAM smart bombs over past day

Russian air defense forces shot down 117 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and five JDAM smart bombs over the past day, the ministry reported.

"Air defense capabilities shot down five JDAM guided aerial bombs and a rocket of the HIMARS multiple launch rocket system of US manufacture and 117 fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles," the ministry said.

Overall, the Russian Armed Forces have destroyed 658 Ukrainian warplanes, 283 helicopters, 47,211 unmanned aerial vehicles, 601 surface-to-air missile systems, 22,314 tanks and other armored combat vehicles, 1,529 multiple rocket launchers, 22,638 field artillery guns and mortars and 33,012 special military motor vehicles since the start of the special military operation, the ministry reported.

Ukrainians Abandon Arsenal of Rifles, Drones, and Vehicles While Fleeing the Kursk Region

After liberating Cherkasskoye Porechnoye and Kositsa, Russian soldiers from the Sever Battlegroup are revealing what they discovered.

The footage shows burned Ukrainian equipment, foreign ammunition and weapons left behind by the Ukrainian military. In particular, the chief of staff of the battalion with the call sign "Vostok" showed a Ukrainian-made hand grenade launcher based on American designs, American ammunition, Czech grenade launchers and machine guns, a Swedish hand grenade launcher, a Singaporean grenade launcher, and a Javelin AAWS-M.

Foreign mercenaries continue to die in the Ukraine conflict, Russia Media takes a closer look at who is fighting for Kiev - Video

Foreign nationals fighting alongside Ukrainian troops are continuing to suffer heavy casualties as Russian forces push out enemy invaders from Kursk Region. Over the past several weeks, Moscow has consistently reported the elimination of hundreds of Kiev’s troops and foreign mercenaries in the region.

Over 15,000 foreign citizens are believed to have taken part in the fighting, according to the latest estimates provided by the acting head of the Russian delegation at talks in Vienna on military security and arms control issues, Yulia Zhdanova.

Since the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in 2022, Moscow has repeatedly warned that foreign mercenaries fighting alongside Kiev would be treated as legitimate targets and would not be provided legal protections under the Geneva Convention.

Following Ukraine’s incursion into Kursk in August 2024, Russian investigators found evidence that foreign mercenaries had played an active role in the invasion. Last week, the Russian military reported that most of the enemy forces have already been pushed out of the region and that the remaining Ukrainian troops have been “encircled” and “isolated.”

One captured Ukrainian soldier has claimed that Kiev’s troops have been prevented from leaving the region by foreign mercenaries, who have threatened to shoot anyone who was trying to retreat.

RT’s Saskia Taylor has taken a closer look at who exactly has been fighting on Kiev’s behalf, and what for.

German media told to conceal Nazi symbols in Ukraine – Moscow

The German government has ordered national media outlets not to show Nazi symbols in Ukraine, according to the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR). Journalists have been warned that they may face legal repercussions for broadcasting any such imagery, the agency reported on Monday.

FILE PHOTO: The flag of Ukraine’s nationalist Azov Battalion. ©Aleksandr Gusev/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

The guidelines advise reporters to “politely” ask Ukrainian soldiers displaying the swastika or other Nazi-associated symbols to remove the “agitation elements” and avoid “unwelcome actions,” such as performing the Nazi salute, according to the SVR.

The agency emphasized that the prevalence of Nazi iconography and ideology in contemporary Ukraine is well-documented. The recommendation to exclude evidence from broadcasts suggests an effort to mislead the German public about the situation, the SVR claimed.

While the Russian report did not specify when the document was issued or which branch of the government was responsible, it stated that compliance by news outlets reflects a lack of independence.

Under the German Criminal Code, public display of symbols associated with the Third Reich is generally prohibited, except for educational, scientific, journalistic, or artistic purposes.

According to Moscow, modern Ukrainian nationalism is shaped by historical collaboration with Nazi Germany during World War II. Figures such as Stepan Bandera, who sought to establish a Ukrainian nation-state under German patronage, are celebrated as national heroes.

Western media and officials have minimized the use of Nazi symbols by Ukrainian soldiers, framing it as a historical quirk rather than a sign of neo-Nazi affiliations, and dismissing contrary claims as “Russian propaganda.”

Moscow contends that it has amassed substantial evidence of Ukrainian atrocities driven by notions of national supremacy, justifying its designation of the Kiev government as a neo-Nazi regime.

Pemain Timnas Indonesia yang Sudah Tiba di Sydney Untuk Melawan Australia di Kualifikasi Piala Dunia 2026 Zona Asia

Timnas Indonesia telah tiba Australia untuk menghadapi laga ketujuh Grup C Kualifikasi Piala Dunia 2026 Zona Asia melawan Australia pada Kamis, 20 Maret 2025. Skuad Garuda berangkat ke Australia pada hari Minggu kemarin, 16 Maret 2025 malam WIB. Keberangkatan tim Merah Putih ini terbagi dalam beberapa kloter.

Perjalanan Timnas Indonesia dari Bandara Soekarno-Hatta, Tangerang, Banten, pada hari Minggu, 16/03/2025, malam WIB mendarat mulus di Bandara Sydney, Australia pada hari Senin, 17/03/2025, pagi waktu setempat.

Timnas Indonesia terbang dengan delapan pemain BRI Liga 1, yakni Rizky Ridho, Muhammad Ferarri, Ricky Kambuaya, Septian Bagaskara, Ernando Ari, Nadeo Argawinata, Ramadhan Sananta, dan Hokky Caraka.

Kedelapannya bergabung dengan beberapa pemain Timnas Indonesia yang telah lebih dulu tiba di Australia. Sebut saja Justin Hubner sampai Sandy Walsh.

Beberapa staf pelatih sudah tiba di Sydney pada Minggu 16 Maret 2025 pagi waktu setempat, sementara para pemain yang bermain di Liga 1 baru akan berangkat pada malam hari.

Kedatangan Timnas Indonesia di Australia disambut meriah oleh suporter Skuad Garuda di Negeri Kanguru. Pelatih Patrick Kluivert dan pemain menjadi sasaran swafoto fans.

Satu per satu pemain Timnas Indonesia di luar negeri juga telah sampai di Sydney, seperti Thom Haye, Ivar Jenner, Marselino Ferdinan, Ole Romeny, hingga Nathan Tjoe-A-On.

Pemain Timnas Indonesia yang Sudah Tiba di Sydney dan Disambut Hangat Fans Garuda Australia: Mulai dari Ole Romeny hingga Sandy Walsh Sumber : Instagram @futboll.indonesiaa

Anak asuh Patrick Kluivert tersebut akan menghadapi sang tuan rumah pada 20 Maret 2025 di Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney, Australia.

Dari lawatannya ke negeri Kanguru tersebut, Timnas Indonesia diharapkan pulang membawa poin setidaknya satu angka

Ketua Umum PSSI, Erick Thohir melepas pemain Timnas Indonesia dari Liga 1 di Hotel Fairmont, Jakarta Pusat pada hari Minggu,16/03/2025, malam WIB.

Nadeo Argawinata dkk meninggalkan Hotel Fairmont sekitar pukul 19.45 WIB. Tim Garuda itu terbang dengan berkekuatan delapan pemain dari Bandara Soekarno-Hatta, Tangerang.

Mereka adalah Rizky Ridho, Muhammad Ferarri, Ricky Kambuaya, Septian Bagaskara, Ernando Ari, Nadeo Argawinata, Ramadhan Sananta dan Hokky Caraka.

Tak hanya pemain, Erick juga melepas tim kepelatihan yang terdiri dari Patrick Kluivert, Denny Landzaat, Alex Pastoor, dan Gerald Vanenburg.

Lalu juga sederet nama pelatih untuk urusan di luar teknis, seperti Quentin Jakoba, Leo Echteld dan Chesley ten Oever, Jordy Kluitenberg, Regi Blinker dan Bram Verbruggen.

Sementara itu, pemain Timnas Indonesia yang bermain di luar negeri, juga sudah berangkat dari tempat mereka merumput.

Sejumlah pemain seperti Thom Haye, Justin Hubner sudah tiba lebih awal di Sydney. Disusul Ole Romeny, Nathan Tjoe-A-On, Ivar Jenner dan Marselino Ferdinan pagi tadi.

Terlihat, Ole Romeny dan kawan-kawan disambut hangat oleh para fans Garuda Australia yang penuh antusias mendukung pemain kesayangannya.

Menurut laporan akun fanbase Timnas Indonesia, @futboll.indonesiaa, rombongan tim kepelatihan dan pemain Liga 1 juga sudah tiba tadi pagi bersama Sandy Walsh dan Jordi Amat.

Sementara yang lainnya, akan menyusul pemain lainnya secara bergelombang karena pada 17 Maret sudah akan latihan perdana dan 18 Maret semua pemain sudah kumpul di Sydney.