Ukraine accuses Hungary of 'physical and psychological pressure' on detained bank staff
Their arrest involved an armored personnel carrier, and Hungary's Anti-Terrorist Center operatives carrying out the operation were armed with machine guns.
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Tim Zadorozhnyy
ReporterTim Zadorozhnyy is the reporter for the Kyiv Independent, specializing in foreign policy, U.S.-Ukraine relations, and political developments across Europe and Russia. Based in Warsaw, he pursued studies in International Relations and European Studies at Lazarski University, through a program offered in partnership with Coventry University. Tim began his journalism career in Odesa in 2022, working as a reporter at a local television channel. After relocating to Warsaw, he spent a year and a half with the Belarusian independent media outlet NEXTA, initially as a news anchor and later as managing editor. Tim is fluent in English, Ukrainian, and Russian.
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NATO intercepts another Iranian ballistic missile entering Turkish airspace
Ankara previously warned that it reserves the right to respond to any hostile actions against the country.
US says 'no change' in Russia policy despite allowing India to temporarily resume oil imports
"Russia's oil remains sanctioned," U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said.
Ukraine deploys interceptor drones, experts to protect US bases in Jordan, Zelensky says
"We reacted immediately," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Injured Russian soldiers should be allowed to compete at Games, Paralympic chief says
"It doesn't matter to us what they have done in the past in the combat field," International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons said.
White House responds to reports that Russia is helping Iran target US forces in Middle East
One unnamed U.S. official described the support as "comprehensive," the Washington Post reported.
Orban threatens force over oil dispute; Zelensky says Ukrainian army could 'speak' to one EU funds blocker
President Volodymyr Zelensky said on March 5 he hopes the blocking of a 90 billion euro ($107 billion) European Union loan for Ukraine by "one person" will end, warning that otherwise he could give that individual's address to Ukraine's military.
Zelensky orders development of support plan for Middle East allies hit by Iran strikes
"Our military has the necessary capabilities. Ukrainian experts will work on site, and teams are already negotiating this," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
NATO intercepts Iranian missile heading toward Turkey in first such incident
"We reserve the right to respond to any hostile attitude towards our country," Turkey's Defense Ministry said.
Putin releases 2 Hungarians captured fighting for Ukraine after Szijjarto talks
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has called the move a "cynical" PR stunt and summoned Hungary's charge d'affaires for more information on the released prisoners.
Belgium sets 10 million euro bail for detained Russian shadow fleet tanker Ethera
The vessel will not be allowed to leave port until the bail is paid and a re-inspection confirms compliance with maritime regulations.
Battle over Russia's frozen assets reaches EU's General Court
The case was brought before the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg.
What an Iran oil spike would mean for Russia
As markets opened on March 2, Russian officials were quick to frame the escalating Middle East crisis as an economic opportunity for the Kremlin.
Within hours of the first U.S. and Israeli strikes, Russian Envoy Kirill Dmitriev quickly posted on X about crude potentially hitting "$100+" per barrel.
Brent crude futures on the London ICE exchange initially had risen 13.04%, peaking at $82.37 per barrel — the highest level in over a year. Prices later eased to $79.38.
The spike followed Iran's M
US, Israeli missiles strike Iran — here's what it means for Russia
"Our objective is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime," Trump said in a video posted to his Truth Social, confirming U.S. invovlement in the strikes.
Explainer: Russia disrupts Ukraine peace talks with timed false accusations
Every time negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. appear to gain momentum, Moscow introduces a new allegation — drone attacks, assassination attempts, nuclear plots, sabotage — that threatens to stall or derail the process.
Ukrainian officials and Western analysts say the pattern is no coincidence.
A high-level Ukrainian official familiar with the course of the negotiations told the Kyiv Independent that the "nonsense" Russia is spreading is intended to influence the talks and dive
