No protest potential in Belarus at present – Tikhanovsky
There is currently no protest potential in Belarus.
Politics
EU must find way to unblock loan for Ukraine – Latvian PM
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 PM on Orban's stance: 'I think he betrayed us'
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.
Soaring energy prices increase risk of escalation of Russian aggression in Europe – Sybiha
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.
EU leaders to pressure Orban to lift his veto on EUR 90B loan for Ukraine – Reuters
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.
EU leaders convene in Brussels for two-day summit, Ukraine war high on agenda
A two-day summit of leaders from EU member states begins in Brussels on March 19.
Zelensky in France: A Western Visit with an Eastern Focus
The Ukrainian President’s twelfth trip to Paris underscores shifting geopolitical priorities amid overlapping crises
Peace deal must reflect Russia’s role as aggressor, Czech military chief says
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.
Ukraine requests UN Security Council meeting over Russia’s missile terror
Ukraine has asked for a meeting of the UN Security Council to be convened in response to the intensification of Russia’s missile terror against the country.
Macron right to snub US Hormuz mission, French defense expert says
France should not do the United States’ job of reopening the Strait of Hormuz, as it is the Americans who bear direct responsibility for the crisis.
US seeking durable peace between Ukraine and Russia based on credible guarantees for Kyiv – Pentagon
Donald Trump’s administration is holding talks with Kyiv and Moscow to secure a lasting peace based on credible security guarantees, which implies a strong Ukraine and a strong Europe.
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Europe must maintain strong transatlantic ties with US – Czech army chief
Europe must preserve a strong transatlantic relationship with the United States, while Ukraine's future security depends on a strong military and integration with Western structures.
Stanislav Kravchenko, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Democracy Cannot Exist Without an Independent Judiciary
Zelensky meets King Felipe VI of Spain
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with King Felipe VI of Spain at the royal residence of La Zarzuela.
Zelensky discusses defense support, air defense with Spanish Parliament leaders
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed defense support for Ukraine and strengthening air defense with the Presidents of both chambers of the Spanish Cortes Generales.
First Ukrainian candidate enters local elections in Netherlands
On March 18, municipal council elections are taking place in the Netherlands, with voting held in 340 municipalities where citizens are electing local government representatives. For the first time, a Ukrainian candidate – Vita Kovalenko, representing the Democrats 66 (D66) party – is running for a seat on the city council in Dordrecht.
US, Europe must jointly increase pressure on Russia – Merz
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called for joint action by the United States and Europe to increase pressure on Russia in order to achieve a just peace in Ukraine.
Zelensky: Despite war in Middle East, Ukraine receives all aid packages
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that, despite the conflict in the Middle East, Ukraine continues to receive all promised aid packages.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has no information about visit by European engineers to inspect Druzhba oil pipeline
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has no confirmed information about the arrival in Ukraine of a delegation of European engineers to examine sections of the Druzhba pipeline damaged by Russian shelling, and decisions on allowing foreigners access to strategic facilities during martial law are made by the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU).
Russia earns $10B from energy exports and invests it in weapons against us – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that in the first two weeks of the war in the Middle East, Russia earned $10 billion due to rising energy prices and the easing of sanctions.
Aid to Middle Eastern countries: Ukraine expects mutual support in four areas
Ukraine expects that countries it cooperates with on air defense will support it politically, back sanctions against Russia, expand security cooperation, and take part in reconstruction.
Russia increases number of ballistic missile strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure, Zelensky says
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia carries out at least 5–6 massive strikes on Ukraine’s infrastructure every month, with the Russian Federation increasingly relying on ballistic missiles.
Zelensky discusses unblocking of EUR 90B for Ukraine with Spanish PM
The Ukrainian leader stated that the Spanish side supports unlocking a EUR 90 billion loan for Ukraine.
Belarus may free political prisoners after US delegation visit – Sergei Tikhanovsky
Following a visit by a U.S. delegation to Minsk on March 18, a decision is expected on the release of a group of political prisoners.
Trump seeks Ukraine-Russia peace deal to counter China – Politico
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration believes that incentivizing Russia to end the war in Ukraine, welcoming it back economically and showering it with U.S. investments, could eventually shift the global order away from China.
Zelensky arrives in Madrid on visit and tours defense facility
President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Spain on a visit.
SAFE Program in Poland: Nawrocki and the Right-Wing Conservatives vs. the Government
Why Tusk Says Poland’s Next Election Will Decide Its Future in the EU
Zelensky calls on Trump and Starmer to meet and find common ground
Volodymyr Zelensky urged the U.S. president and the UK prime minister to hold a meeting and reach an understanding following criticism from Washington over London's reluctance to get involved in the war in Iran.
Israel announces elimination of senior Iranian official and commander of Basij unit
Israel stated that a high-ranking Iranian official and the head of the Iranian paramilitary Basij unit were killed in recent attacks on Iran.