Washington has no clear plan for ending war with Iran – U.S. political scientist
The military operation in Iran was not properly thought out, and the White House has neither a strategy for it nor a clear idea of how it will end.
12 March 2026
The military operation in Iran was not properly thought out, and the White House has neither a strategy for it nor a clear idea of how it will end.
The Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Kyiv has decided to extend the detention of Nestor Shufrych, a member of parliament from the banned Opposition Platform – For Life party, until May 9, 2026, with the possibility of bail in excess of 33 million hryvnias.
After receiving a note from the Hungarian Embassy regarding the arrival of the Hungarian delegation on March 11, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said that the proposed dates for the visit were unacceptable and suggested agreeing on new dates.
11 March 2026
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko and German Bundestag President Julia Klöckner discussed strengthening cooperation in the joint production of unmanned aerial vehicles and interceptor drones.
On March 11, President of the European Council António Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen held a phone call with leaders of the G7.
Ukraine’s experience in countering drones could prove useful for the Middle East countries facing mass drone attacks, as Iran relies primarily on quantity rather than technological sophistication. At the same time, such cooperation could strengthen Ukraine’s defense capabilities and help it obtain additional air defense systems.
President Volodymyr Zelensky met today with Bundestag President Julia Klöckner, who is visiting Ukraine for the first time as speaker of the German parliament.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk, together with President of the Bundestag of the Federal Republic of Germany Julia Klöckner, visited one of the energy facilities in the Kyiv region that the Russian aggressor attacked.
On Wednesday in Strasbourg, the European Parliament adopted two reports on strengthening the EU's defense policy, which called, in particular, for the creation of a common European defense market, the development of flagship projects, and the inclusion of Ukraine as an integral part of the EU's defense market.
Ukraine will help Germany prepare for a potential military confrontation with Russia by 2029 by sending military instructors to the country.
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has confirmed that a group of Hungarian citizens arrived in the country on Wednesday, March 11, but said it does not consider them an official delegation, as they entered under standard travel rules.
At today's COREPER II meeting in Brussels, the ambassadors of the EU member states approved sanctions against 19 representatives of the Iranian regime.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and human rights activist Oleksandra Matviichuk have become the first laureates of the European Order of Merit, established by the European Parliament.
During a meeting between Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko and French President Emmanuel Macron, Serhii Koretskyi, Chairman of the Board of Naftogaz of Ukraine, provided the French side with information about the consequences of the attack on the Druzhba oil pipeline.
A Hungarian delegation led by State Secretary of the Ministry of Energy Gábor Czepek has departed for Kyiv, where it plans to hold talks on restoring the operation of the Druzhba oil pipeline.
Julia Klöckner, the president of the German Bundestag, has arrived in Kyiv for the first time.
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff has said he already sees signs of a potential "inflection point" in negotiations on ending Russia's war against Ukraine, noting that the sides are "weary and tired."
If the current armed conflict in the Middle East is not stopped very quickly, it could escalate into a global war.
10 March 2026
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha meets with newly elected president of Chile, who is visiting Chile, met with the country's newly elected president, José Antonio Kast.
A Ukrainian delegation, including military personnel and Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov, is heading to the Gulf region to help protect lives and stabilize the situation amid escalation following Iranian attacks.
Ukraine is aware that Russia is holding talks with the United States regarding the possible lifting of sanctions, but Kyiv hopes that the U.S. will not make such concessions.
Ukraine has sent three fully equipped teams to assist in countering Shahed drones in the Middle East.
In response to statements by Hungarian officials, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called the seizure of Oschadbank employees an act of state terrorism and urged the international community to condemn such actions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine was ready to travel to Turkey for a meeting between Ukraine, the United States, and Russia, but the United States suggested postponing the talks until next week.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will pay an official visit to Romania on Thursday, March 12, where he is expected to meet with his Romanian counterpart Nicusor Dan.
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the implementation of initiatives announced during his recent trip to Donbas with Brigadier General Denys Prokopenko.
On March 10, the Kyiv City Council approved a plan for the capital's energy security.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Russia wants to take advantage of the situation surrounding Iran, escape sanctions, and gain additional resources thanks to fluctuations in oil and gas prices.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that “today will be the most intense day of strikes on Iran.”
The Hungarian National Assembly adopted a resolution rejecting Ukraine's membership in the European Union, further funding of military support for Kyiv, and efforts to transform the EU into a military alliance.