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20 March 2026
Volodymyr Zelensky said that the upcoming Ukrainian-American meeting scheduled for March 21 will focus on preparations for future trilateral talks, sanctions against Russia, and work on agreements between Ukraine and the United States on security guarantees and reconstruction.
German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s continued blocking of the EU €90 billion loan for Ukraine constitutes a serious breach of loyalty among EU member states and will have consequences, including during the formation of the new budget.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine is working with five partners in the Middle East to counter Shahed drones. He also noted that the United States has requested expert support for its military in two areas in the region.
There are no lawmakers in Ukraine's parliament willing to give up their mandates, despite occasional emotional remarks about fatigue.
Russia will not participate in talks involving representatives of Ukraine and the United States on Saturday, March 21.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni believes that Hungary's blockade of a EUR 90 billion loan for Ukraine could be lifted if the Druzhba oil pipeline resumes operations.
European Council President António Costa called the behavior of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán unacceptable in connection with blocking the loan for Ukraine and stressed that it is inadmissible to link its unblocking to circumstances that do not depend on the EU or Ukraine.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is using the topic of Ukraine in his domestic election campaign, and therefore it is unlikely that European aid for Kyiv will be unblocked before the elections scheduled for April 12.
A potential political rapprochement between US President Donald Trump and Aleksandr Lukashenko, against the backdrop of reports on the release of Belarusian political prisoners, the lifting of sanctions on Belarus, and signals of a possible visit to Washington, could lead to a reduction of Minsk’s international isolation and create additional security risks for Ukraine.
The US decision to lift sanctions on Belarus is likely to directly benefit Russia’s economy and therefore Russia’s war effort.
The EU will find ways to provide Ukraine with the promised €90 billion loan despite ongoing resistance from Hungary.
Russia is intensifying its propaganda efforts abroad concerning the occupied territories of Ukraine, including through the establishment of “sister city” ties with foreign municipalities.
19 March 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that new agreements on defense support for Ukraine and coordinated protection were reached during his visits to the United Kingdom and Spain.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed concern over strikes by remnants of the Iranian regime against Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and other nations, warning that they pose a threat to global stability and European energy security.
Ukraine's negotiating team has departed for the United States to discuss security arrangements, including air defense and ending Russia's war against Ukraine.
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha held a series of meetings in Latin America and is preparing to intensify the work of Ukrainian diplomatic missions in the region.
The text, presented on behalf of 26 member states, was "strongly supported" by 25 heads of state and government, who said they expect the first disbursement of the loan for Ukraine by early April.
A clear date must be set for Ukraine's accession to the European Union so that Russia cannot block the decision in any way.
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine is doing everything necessary to restore the operation of the Druzhba pipeline. At the same time, he said Ukraine expects the unblocking of EUR 90 billion in assistance, adding that the key question is whether Europe is willing to resume imports of Russian oil.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said he has received signals from the United States that peace negotiations could resume soon, but he warned that the Russians must not approach talks with a sense that their position has grown stronger.
There are currently about 1,140 political prisoners in Belarus.
EU leaders held their first high-level discussion on unlocking a €90 billion loan for Ukraine, but Viktor Orbán has not changed his position.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that the negotiation process between Moscow and Kyiv mediated by Washington is currently paused.
There is currently no protest potential in Belarus.
The European Union must overcome the opposition of some countries and ultimately unblock the EUR 90 billion loan, and not allow Russia to earn more money for its war.
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo believes that his Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orban is using Ukraine as a tool in his campaign and has "betrayed" agreements regarding Ukraine.
Ukraine's Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha has called for not easing pressure on Russia, but rather increasing it, following the escalation in the Middle East.
Leaders of the European Union will exert strong pressure on Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Thursday to lift the blockade on a vital EUR 90 billion loan for Ukraine to continue the country's fight against Russia.
A two-day summit of leaders from EU member states begins in Brussels on March 19.
Chief of the General Staff of the Czech Armed Forces, Karel Řehka, believes that in the event of peace between Ukraine and Russia, it must not be forgotten who the aggressor is and who the victim is.