Russia, China, Iran hold joint naval drills in Gulf of Oman
The exercises, named Maritime Security Belt 2025, were held near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route through which a fifth of the world’s traded crude oil passes.
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White House lists Saudi talks with Ukraine, Russia in Trump's first 50 days achievements
"President Trump has brought Russia and Ukraine to the negotiating table through historic peace talks in Saudi Arabia in pursuit of peace," the official statement reads.
Putin unwilling to compromise on Ukraine, sets maximalist demands, Bloomberg reports
Russian President Vladimir Putin has deliberately set "maximalist" demands on land, peacekeepers, and Ukraine's neutrality, knowing they will likely be unacceptable to Kyiv and European nations, undisclosed officials told Bloomberg.
OSCE Secretary General visits Moscow, shown aftermath of Ukrainian drone strikes, Russia says
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said the OSCE chief witnessed the damage firsthand, writing on Telegram, "It is impossible to deny the obvious, especially what we have seen with our own eyes."
Ceasefire 'has never seemed closer,' Yermak writes but stresses need for security guarantees
"As I arrive in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, a ceasefire in the three-year war the Russian Federation has waged on my country has never seemed closer," Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak wrote.
87% of Ukrainians believe Russia will not stop at occupied territories, survey finds
According to the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology, 87% of Ukrainians believe that Russia intends to continue its aggression beyond the currently occupied territories.
Russian lawmaker proposes Oreshnik strike following Ukraine's mass drone attack
The call for action comes in response to what Moscow claims was the largest Ukrainian drone attack since the start of the full-scale war.
US 'will not be providing' military aid to Russia, Rubio says
Asked whether the Ukrainian delegation would push for renewed military aid during talks in Saudi Arabia, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio responded, "I can assure you this: We will not be providing military aid to the Russians."
US has not discussed Russia sanctions relief with EU, Rubio says
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that any final resolution to the war would have to involve European leaders "because of their sanctions that they've imposed."
1 killed, 17 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past day
Ukraine’s Air Force intercepted 79 of the 126 Russian drones launched overnight, including Shahed-type attack drones, as well as one Iskander-M ballistic missile.
Russia's Gazprom faces almost $20 billion in lawsuits from European energy firms
The claims stem from Gazprom's decision to drastically reduce gas deliveries to Europe in 2022 after Russian President Vladimir Putin demanded that payments be made in rubles.
Ukrainian delegation on-site ahead of talks with US in Saudi Arabia, Yermak says
A Ukrainian delegation is on-site in Jeddah and preparing for key talks with U.S. officials on how to end Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine on March 11, Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak said.
Russian woman seeks to adopt abducted Ukrainian child after her son was killed fighting in war, investigation says
A Russian woman, Olga Dorokhina, took a 4-year-old girl from the occupied part of Kherson Oblast and plans to adopt her, according to an investigation by Ukrainian media outlet Suspilne published on March 10.
Russia moves to curb Chinese car imports with higher fees, tighter regulations
Chinese car exports to Russia surged sevenfold in 2023 compared to 2022, as Western sanctions over Moscow’s war against Ukraine cut Russia off from brands like Volkswagen, Toyota, and BMW.
Lukashenko appoints Alexander Turchin as Belarus's new PM
Alexander Turchin, who previously served as head of the Minsk regional executive committee, held key government positions, including Chief of Staff of the Council of Ministers in 2016 and First Deputy Prime Minister in 2018-2019.
Ukraine to buy 4.5 million FPV drones in 2025
The total cost of the procurement exceeds Hr 110 billion ($2.6 billion), with Hr 102 billion ($2.4 billion) allocated through the Defense Procurement Agency.
Russia's arms exports plunge by 47% since full-scale invasion's start, SIPRI reports
The decline is attributed to Russia prioritizing weapons production for its own military, the impact of Western sanctions, and increased pressure from the U.S. and its allies on countries purchasing Russian arms, the report said.
Ukrainian drones mark 22% increase in Russian target destruction in February, Syrskyi says
Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi noted that first-person-view (FPV) drones and multi-rotor bombers remain the most effective tools.
Ukraine arrests Kharkiv resident suspected of bombing, poisoning plot on Russia's behalf
According to the investigation, the suspect, an IT specialist from Kharkiv, was recruited by Russian special services and tasked with assembling improvised explosive devices (IEDs) containing metal fragments to maximize casualties.
EU prepares for possible Hungarian veto on Russia sanctions extension, media reports
The European Union is bracing for a potential Hungarian veto on extending sanctions against Russia, which are set to expire on March 15, Euractiv reported on March 10, citing sources familiar with the matter.
No US-Russia meetings planned this week, Moscow says, denying media claims
This comes as CNN reported, citing a source, that the U.S. will hold separate meetings with Ukrainian and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia this week.
Ukraine, German arms maker seek to triple IRIS-T air defense supply
"The signed agreement paves the way for large industrial projects that will strengthen the capabilities of Ukraine's air defense," said Defense Minister Rustem Umerov.
6 killed, 22 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past day
Ukraine’s Air Force said it intercepted 130 out of 176 drones launched overnight, including Shahed-type attack drones.
Ukraine to push for resumption of US military, intelligence support at Saudi talks, FT reports
As part of its strategy, Kyiv is reportedly prepared to propose a partial ceasefire covering long-range drone and missile strikes, as well as hostilities in the Black Sea, in hopes that progress in talks will prompt Washington to lift its freeze on military and intelligence support.
US Chamber of Commerce in Russia readies proposals on sanctions relief
The proposed recommendations focus on lifting restrictions on the aviation and banking industries, investments, and luxury goods shipments.
Zelensky to visit South Africa on April 10 for talks with President Ramaphosa
President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit South Africa on April 10 to meet with President Cyril Ramaphosa and discuss efforts to end Russia's war against Ukraine, Bloomberg reported on March 7.
Germany should reduce reliance on US arms amid geopolitical shifts, Airbus Defense and Space CEO says
Denmark may already be realizing that purchasing U.S.-made F-35 fighter jets was a questionable decision, particularly "if they actually had to defend Greenland," the CEO of Airbus Defence and Space, Michael Schollhorn, said.
Zelensky's approval rating jumps to 68% after Trump clash, poll shows
The most significant jump came after the Feb. 28 Oval Office meeting, which ended in a public dispute over security guarantees for Ukraine and the cancellation of the U.S.-Ukraine mineral agreement signing.
Maxar Technologies restricts Ukraine's access to satellite imagery amid US halt to intelligence sharing
Kyiv has relied on high-resolution satellite images for defense and strategic planning, tracking Russian troop movements, assessing battlefield conditions, and monitoring Russian infrastructure damage.
French-made Mirage 2000 jets join Ukraine's defense against Russian strike for the first time
Russia launched a large-scale aerial assault overnight, firing 67 missiles of various types and deploying 194 drones.
US 'not going to defend' NATO members missing defense spending goals, Trump says
"If they don't pay, I'm not going to defend them. No, I'm not going to defend them," U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters in the Oval Office.
Hungary to hold poll on Ukraine's EU accession, Orban says
Since 2010, Orban’s government has held over a dozen national consultations on issues like migration and LGBTQ+ rights, which critics condemn as propaganda tools due to their leading questions and low participation.
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