Zelensky: EU will resolve issue of granting Ukraine loan
The Ukrainian side is awaiting the release of a €90 billion EU loan or an alternative solution to secure funds for financing the army.
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26 March 2026
Zelensky: Ukraine and US assess Putin's intentions to end war differently
Kyiv does not share Washington's assessment of Russia's readiness to end the war. Only additional international pressure can force Russian leader Vladimir Putin to pursue peace.
Ukraine terminates 116 agreements with Russia, Belarus, and CIS
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has ended the validity of 116 international agreements concluded with the Russian Federation, the Republic of Belarus, and within the framework of the Commonwealth of Independent States.
Four Russian State Duma deputies charged over support for seizure of Ukrainian territories
Ukrainian law enforcement authorities have issued notices of suspicion to four more deputies of Russia's State Duma for encroaching on Ukraine's territorial integrity.
Starmer authorizes military to interdict Russian shadow fleet vessels in UK waters
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has authorized British military personnel to interdict vessels from Russia's shadow fleet in UK waters as part of efforts to increase pressure on Putin's regime.
Support for Ukraine to be one of key topics at G7 foreign ministers meeting in France
Support for Ukraine will be among the main issues discussed at the meeting of foreign ministers of the Group of Seven countries, which will take place on March 26-27 in France.
25 March 2026
Tusk clashes with Nawrocki over his visit to Hungary
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk criticized the visit of President Karol Nawrocki to Budapest, claiming that its first consequence was Hungary halting gas supplies to Ukraine – something that benefits Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Sikorski: Ukraine targets military sites in Russia, while Putin attacks Ukrainian churches
Poland's Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski highlighted the asymmetry in strikes carried out by Ukraine and Russia: Kyiv targets military objectives, while Russia strikes civilian sites, including churches.
US wants Ukraine to withdraw from Donbas in exchange for security guarantees – Zelensky
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the United States is proposing security guarantees to Kyiv in exchange for the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from the unoccupied parts of the Donbas (Donetsk and Luhansk regions).
Sweden joins agreement on special tribunal for Russia's crime of aggression
Sweden's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Maria Malmer Stenergard, announced that her country has confirmed its intention to join the Agreement on establishing a Special Tribunal to investigate the crime of aggression committed by Russia.
Zelensky: We propose mutually beneficial partnership, Middle East and Gulf offer opportunities to strengthen Ukraine
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine's diplomatic team is actively working on cooperation with countries in the Middle East and the Gulf, which are interested in Ukraine's experience in defending against modern drones.
Czech Senate discusses European EUR 90B loan to Ukraine
The Czech government fully supports Ukraine and seeks the fastest possible unblocking of the EU loan of EUR 90 billion, although it will not financially guarantee it.
Ukraine Donor Platform meeting: PM Svyrydenko outlines reconstruction priorities to partners
The 16th meeting of the Steering Committee of the Donor Platform for Ukraine took place in Kyiv.
Zelensky appoints heads of SSU counterintelligence and military counterintelligence departments
President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Serhiy Hunkovsky as head of the Counterintelligence Department of the Security Service of Ukraine.
Ukraine needs about two thousand anti-ballistic missiles per year – Kubilius
Due to improvements in the tactical and technical characteristics of Russian ballistic missiles, interception effectiveness in Ukraine has declined, meaning the country now requires a greater number of interceptors.
Latvia and Estonia confirm crash of Ukrainian drones
Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics confirmed that a Ukrainian drone fell in the Kraslava region on Wednesday, March 25, while carrying out a mission to strike targets in Russia.
Hungary halts gas supplies to Ukraine until oil transit via Druzhba pipeline gets restored — Orban
The Hungarian side is gradually stopping gas supplies to Ukraine until the transit of Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline is resumed, which had previously been damaged by the Russians themselves as a result of attacks on Ukraine.
Zelensky discusses SAFE program and joint drone production with Latvian defense minister
During their meeting, Volodymyr Zelensky and Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds discussed strengthening air defense, joint drone production, and expanding cooperation within the SAFE framework.
Russia tries to blackmail Europe and world with 'little green men' – intelligence
Amendments have been submitted to the State Duma to the laws "On Citizenship" and "On Defense," granting Russian dictator Vladimir Putin the authority to deploy the army to "protect" Russians who are under arrest or facing criminal prosecution based on decisions by foreign courts.
Russia uses migration pressure to recruit foreigners into its army – Ukrainian intelligence
Moscow has developed a mechanism to forcibly involve foreigners in military service while avoiding direct recruitment.
24 March 2026
Zelensky on massive attack: Russia not seeking to end war, more pressure needed
Russia has been carrying out drone attacks on Ukraine virtually around the clock, with more than 40 people reported injured so far, including five children.
No real progress toward peace from Russia yet – Zelensky
There is currently no real movement toward peace on Russia's part, based on information from the negotiation team that returned from the United States.
Zelensky holds briefing on talks in US: leader-level meetings needed
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that in order to stop the war and resolve key issues in the negotiation process, meetings at the level of state leaders are necessary.
Sandu accuses Russia of damaging energy connection between Moldova and Europe
President of Moldova Maia Sandu placed responsibility on Russia for disrupting the country's energy link with Europe, which led to instability in the republic's power grid.
Germany increasingly aware of Russia's hybrid threats, response insufficient – ex-intelligence official
Awareness of the threat posed by Russian hybrid warfare has grown significantly in Germany, but practical countermeasures remain limited.
Ukraine envoy at UNSC: Russia is bluffing and undermining peace talks
Russia has failed to achieve any of its strategic objectives in the war against Ukraine and is trying to derail negotiations by putting forward unrealistic demands.
Rutte assures that NATO allies support Trump's actions in Iran
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed support for U.S. military actions in Iran and assured that Alliance countries always demonstrate unity.
23 March 2026
Luxembourg parliament president: Russia's war in Ukraine has completely changed our security thinking
The war waged by Russia against Ukraine has completely changed Luxembourg's approach to security. Public support for increased defense spending is strong, and the government plans to further strengthen the military in cooperation with neighboring countries.
Zelensky warns of strong response if Belarus supports Russian drone operations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Ukraine will respond decisively to any use of Belarus territory to support Russian attacks.
Ukrainian elected to Dordrecht City Council in Netherlands
Ukrainian Vita Kovalenko has been elected to Dordrecht City Council, becoming one of the first members of the Ukrainian community to hold local office in the Netherlands.